Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Jacket

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.

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.

Chevron Vest

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:37:24 GMT

Chevron Vest
Courtney Kelley

A simply tailored jacket featuring a crisp chevron stitch pattern. A soft, bulky yarn gives soft structure. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (39, 44, 481⁄2, 531⁄2)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 341⁄2", modeled with slight ease. Vest is meant to be worn open.
YARN The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd [109 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): mink 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 131⁄2 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Diagonal Rib patt.

Bermondsey Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:32:33 GMT

Bermondsey Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

This swingy A-line cardigan in a chunky yarn is great to throw on over winter layers. Knit from the top down, this jacket is a companion piece to the Nevis Cardigan—similar in design and shape, these cardigans are a study in fabric and drape.

Size 29½ (34½, 37½, 42½, 45½, 50½, 53½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 37½"
Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino; 104 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #74 polvoriento, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Cutaway Coat

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:45:54 GMT

Cutaway Coat
Sandi Rosner

Simple women's sweater coat with a cutaway front and button embellishment. Sweater is knit flat.

Finished Size 32½ (35¾, 40, 44¼, 48½, 52¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapping 2½". Coat shown measures 35¾", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Grace (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (MC; bouclé), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Lorna’s Laces Glory (mohair/wool blend; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): dusk (CC; brushed mohair), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; four 11/8" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st with 1 strand each of MC and CC held tog.