Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Charts

Icelandic Star Cowl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:06:29 GMT

Designer Julia Farwell-Clay
Size 25¾ (34¼)" circumference at neck, 42¾ (51½)" circumference at lower edge, 15½" tall; cowl shown measures 42¾"
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Bulky (100% superwash merino wool; 140 yd [128 m]/ 113 g):
• #811 Lincoln Park Zoo (pink; MC), 3 skeins
• #54ns firefly (chartreuse; CC), 1 skein
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Bulky cowl worked flat with an Icelandic star–inspired intarsia pattern.

Amplified Cowl

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:16:50 GMT

Amplified Cowl

KATE GAGNON OSBORN

A simple lace repeat and lofty yarn knit up quickly for a bold neckwarmer.

FINISHED SIZE 27 1/2" circumference and 12 1/4" high.

YARN The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/3 1/2 oz [100g]): snowdrift, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 14 1/2 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in Lace chart.

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.

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.

Snowflake Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:56:25 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 26" circumference and 6½" long.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Techno (68% baby alpaca, 22% silk, 10% extrafine merino; 120 yd [109 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1976 chacha red (MC) and #1971 metro silver (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

Stranded colorwork cowl inspired by traditional Scandinavian motifs.

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.

Bridget Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:22:58 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Sizes 35½ (40¼, 43½, 48¼, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 35½"
Yarn Spud & Chloë Outer (65% wool, 35% organic cotton; 60 yd [55 m]/100 g):
• #7214 ballerina, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts of cable and lace panel = 6" wide
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• 1¼" button

Women’s hooded cardigan knit in a bulky yarn with a cable and lace pattern.

Lakota Tank

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:49:17 GMT

Designer Sarah Wilson
Sizes 32 (36, 38, 42, 46½ )" bust; shown in size 32"
Yarn Tahki Yarns Lily (54% cotton, 34% viscose, 12% linen; 114 yd [105 m]/50 g):
• #006 plum, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls (see Notes)
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Spare 24" cir needle in same size or smaller
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Women’s one-shouldered tank with lace ruffle edge.

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.