Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Cables

Pink Squish Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:21:54 GMT

Designer Lee Meredith
Size 22" circumference and 8" tall
Yarn Quince & Co. Puffin (100% wool; 112 yd [102 m]/100 g):
• #135 dogwood, 2 skeins
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• Two 1" buttons

Bulky cabled hat, knit first from side to side and then in the round.

Willamette Coat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:22:46 GMT

Designer Leah B. Thibault
Sizes 33 (35, 39½, 41½, 46, 49)" bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 35"
Yarn Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [119 m]/100 g):
• #6183 lilacs, 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; 34 sts of cable panel = 5¾" wide
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Eight ⅞" buttons
• 2 yd 1" wide grosgrain or petersham ribbon (optional)
• Sewing thread (optional)

Women’s long jacket with cables, knit in a chunky yarn.

Turned-Cable Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Turned-Cable Cardigan
JEAN CLEMENT

A swingy, criss-cross shape and soft spun yarn whip up into a warm and cozy cardigan. A large cable adds interest to the border. Sweater is knit in pieces with cable added after seaming.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (44, 48, 531⁄4, 57)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [79 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #4855 russet, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 1" square piece of medium-weight interfacing; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 22 sts of Cable Border chart = 31⁄4" wide.

Honeycomb Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:52:31 GMT

Honeycomb-Collar Pullover
CHARLES D. GANDY

A thick double cable gives snuggly warmth to a bulky pullover. The deep funnel neck and boxy shape give a mod silhouette to a classic knit.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (423⁄4, 463⁄4, 511⁄2, 56)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Rowan Cocoon (80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair; 126 yd [115 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #00806 frost (beige), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 32-47" circular (cir), depending on size you are making; Size 9 (5.5 mm): Two spare cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm); waste yarn.
GAUGE 14 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Road Trip Vest

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:40 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 35½ (40½, 45¼, 52½, 57¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Vest shown measures 35½", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ Wool (100% Peruvian highland wool; 478 yd [437 m]/ 8¾ oz [250 g]): #8443 baked apple, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Seed Rib patt; 12 sts of Cable patt = 2" wide.

Women’s cabled vest knit in one piece to the armholes.

Mega Scarf

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:55 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 13" wide and 86" long (not including tassels).
Yarn Quince and Co Puffin (100% wool; 112 yd [102 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): egret, 7 skeins.
Needles Sizes 11 (8 mm) and 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 16 rows = 4" in chart patt on larger needles.

Bulky cabled scarf with pompoms.

Roam Tunic

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:46:30 GMT

ROAM TUNIC
Amy Christoffers

Smooth, drapey alpaca streamlines the look of a cabled tunic. A slim fit and kangaroo pocket keep chunky cables modern. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 30½ (35½, 40½, 45¼, 50¼)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30½", modeled with negative ease.

Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (100% baby alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #0094 harvest, 10 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

Needles Body-sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Collar and sleeves-size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 13 sts and 17 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on smaller needles; 34 sts of Cable chart = 8½ " wide.

Aspen Satchel

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:33:25 GMT

ASPEN SATCHEL
Erica Schlueter

Cables and bobbles pop in high relief when worked in a chunky yarn and felted. A great first felting or cable project.

Finished Size After felting: About 14½" wide, 11" tall, and 3½ " deep.

Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #3702 winter white, 6 skeins.

Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st (before felting); 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" (before felting) in chart patts.

Sweetheart Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:38:04 GMT

SWEETHEART PULLOVER
Kate Knuff

Intricate cables, a feminine neckline, neat waist shaping, and smart facings make this a perfect pullover. Bulky alpaca yarn gives unexpected coziness to a fitted piece.

Finished Size 27½ (32, 35, 39½, 43½ , 47, 51)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32", modeled with negative ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #573 lemon yellow, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles Sizes 10½ (6.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO; spare needle in same size or smaller than smaller needle.

Gauge 15 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts of cable panel = 4¼" wide.

Cliff House Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:40:08 GMT

Designer Brenda Patipa
Size 19½" neck circumference and 44" circumference at lower edge
Yarn Berroco Voyage (93% superfine alpaca, 7% polyester; 125 yd [115 m]/50 g):
• #4001 ecru, 4 skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Seven 1" buttons
• Seven ⅝" backing buttons

Women’s cabled cowl knit flat and buttoned.

Livingstone Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:12:27 GMT

Livingstone Cardigan
Amy Miller

A classic, bulky, cabled, sweater is streamlined with narrow ribbing at the waist. A perfect first cable project.

Finished Size 34 (40½, 46½, 50, 54½, 57½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34".
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Tweed (90% baby alpaca, 7% acrylic, 3% viscose; 110 yd [100 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #100 off-white, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; four 1¾ " toggle buttons.
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in rev St st; 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in k1, p1 rib; 32 sts of Back chart = 6¾" wide.

Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:54:48 GMT

Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables
Erica Patberg

This chunky stole with a braided cable pattern is knit flat and grafted together. Ribbed edging is picked up and knit during finishing.

Finished Size 38½ (44¾, 51¼)" circumference at lower edge, 13½ (14, 14½)" long from top of neckband to front hemline, and 16½ (17, 17½)" long from top of neckband to back hemline. Capelet shown measures 38½".
Yarn Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6181 black cherry, 4 (5, 6) skeins.
Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); marker (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 20 rows = 4" in pattern (Rows 1–16 of Giant Braid Cable chart) on larger needles.

Bryn Mawr Skirt

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:25:28 GMT

Bryn Mawr Skirt
Nancy Eiseman

Chunky yarn makes a cozy cabled sweater skirt quick to knit. Work from the top down and stop when you reach your desired length.

Finished Size 22 (23½, 28, 31½, 34, 38½)" waist circumference and 35½ (38, 42¾, 47½, 49¾, 57)" hip circumference. Skirt shown in size 38".
Yarn Cascade Yarns 128 (100% Peruvian wool; 128 yd [117 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #8401 light gray, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" and 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 13½ sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle. One 12-st (16-st) cable panel chart = 3½ (4)" wide.