Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Easy, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012

Stuffed Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:58 GMT

Designer TECHknitter
Finished Size 6 (7½, 8½, 10)" hand circumference (see Notes); to fit child’s small (child’s large, woman, man). Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M162 mulberry (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s). Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M240 prairie goldenrod (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) for stuffing.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; 3" square of cardboard.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in crocodile skin patt with MC on larger needle.

Mittens for children that are fully lined with a bulky weight singles 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.