Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Interweave Knits Fall 2012

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.

Big Tile Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:35:51 GMT

BIG TILE PULLOVER
Margaux Hufnagel

A bold mosaic-inspired design decorates the front of this sweater. The colors are classic, but the short sleeves, chunky yarn, and thick cowl neck are utterly modern. Piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 33¼ (36, 38¾, 40, 44, 46¾, 49¼, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Chunky (100% wool; 155 yd [142 m]/7 oz [200 g]): #N91C Aran (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; #110 blueberry (CC1) and #145 salmon (CC2), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 (6 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 12 sts and 18 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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.

A Horse, of Course

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:40:38 GMT

A HORSE, OF COURSE
Stacey Gerbman

Surprise and delight any child with a handknit hobby horse. This quick to knit project is perfect for gift giving and playing with new color combinations.

Finished Size 15½ " long and 12" circumference when stuffed.

Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% Peruvian Highland wool; 174 yd [160 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #7104 oats (MC), #7194 profunda (teal; CC1), #7195 baya (purple; CC2), #7122 avocado (green; CC3), #7192 sol (yellow; CC4), #7110 naranja (orange; CC5), and #7191 pimienta (red; CC6), 1 skein of each color.

Needles Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; polyester fiberfill; broom handle or dowel rod.

Gauge 16 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st. Gauge is not that crucial for this project.

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.