Patterns : #5 – Bulky, Ribbing

Boxed Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:32:29 GMT

Boxed Pullover
NORAH GAUGHAN

A simple, cropped pullover is worked up in a tweedy, bulky yarn. Piece is knit flat with raglan shaping and seamed.

FINISHED SIZE 381⁄2 (43, 461⁄2, 50, 541⁄2, 58)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 43".
YARN Berroco Lodge (47% wool, 47% nylon, 6% rayon; 98 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #7433 Mount Hood, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
NEEDLES Body and sleeves-size 10 (6 mm): straight. Neckband-size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); stitch holders.
GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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.

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.