Patterns : #5 – Bulky, knit.wear

Sloping Hem Boatneck

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:09:23 GMT

Sloping Hem Boatneck

NORAH GAUGHAN

A chunky-but-lightweight chainette yarn gives drape and swing to an oversized shape. A wide boatneck and asymmetrical hem are fun to knit and easy to wear.

FINISHED SIZE 41 (46, 50, 53 1/2 57 1/2, 61)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 46", modeled with plenty of ease.

YARN Berroco Karma (100% cotton; 66 yd [60 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #3405 burnt umber, 12 (14, 15, 18, 19, 20) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 11 (8 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook.

GAUGE 12 sts and 19 rows = 4" in rev St st.

Sectioned Tank

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:04:16 GMT

Sectioned Tank

LISA HOFFMAN

An easy A-line silhouette and colorblocking make the most of a glossy ribbon yarn. Piece is knit in the round to the underarms and finished with a three-needle bind-off.

FINISHED SIZE 33 1/4 (37 1/4, 42 1/4, 46 1/4, 50 1/4)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33 1/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN String Yarns Seta Mia (100% silk; 165 yd [150 m]/1 3/4oz [50 g]): #09 red (MC) 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #85 purple (CC) 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s).

NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Fagoted Skirt

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:38:35 GMT

Fagoted Skirt

HANA JASON

Columns of lace and a drawstring give casual femininity to this knee length skirt. Piece is knit top-down in the round.

FINISHED SIZE 30 (32 1/2, 35, 37 1/2, 40)" hip circumference, modeled with negative ease. Skirt shown measures 30".

YARN Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (100% wool; 478 yd [437 m]/8 3/4 oz [250 g]): #8010 ecru, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) hank(s).

NEEDLES Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 10.⁄. (7.mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 14 sts of Upper Lace patt = 5" wide and 17 rnds = 4" on larger needle.

Chevron Hat

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:26:08 GMT

Chevron Hat

KATE GAGNON OSBORN

A bold chevron stripe pattern kicks up a bulky knit hat.

FINISHED SIZE 18" brim circumference (unstretched) and 9" high.

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

NEEDLES Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 18 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in Chevron Chart

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.

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.

Horseshoe Cape

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:05:15 GMT

Horseshoe Cape
SARAH WILSON

The perfect snuggly cardigan for a rainy day. Cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. Ribbing and a horseshoe cable band are worked after folding into shape.

FINISHED SIZE 591⁄4 (64, 673⁄4, 703⁄4, 733⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cape shown measures 591⁄4".
YARN Tahki Yarns Cora Color (50% Corriedale wool, 50% alpaca; 92 yd [84 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #011 wheat, 7 (9, 11, 13, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm) 60" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st.

Honeycomb Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:52:31 GMT

Honeycomb-Collar Pullover
CHARLES D. GANDY

A thick double cable gives snuggly warmth to a bulky pullover. The deep funnel neck and boxy shape give a mod silhouette to a classic knit.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (423⁄4, 463⁄4, 511⁄2, 56)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Rowan Cocoon (80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair; 126 yd [115 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #00806 frost (beige), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 32-47" circular (cir), depending on size you are making; Size 9 (5.5 mm): Two spare cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm); waste yarn.
GAUGE 14 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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.

Twisted Front Tank

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:37:43 GMT

Twisted-Front Tank
Hana Jason

A simple, v-neck tank with a dramatic cable detail. Piece is knit top down and in the round in a soft thick-and-thin cotton.

FINISHED SIZE 311⁄4 (351⁄4, 391⁄4, 431⁄4, 471⁄4)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 351⁄4", modeled with 2-4" of ease.
YARN Tahki Yarns Rosa (100% cotton; 93 yd [85 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #006 pale blue, 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 13 (9 mm): One needle for binding off sts.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; cable needle (cn).
GAUGE 12 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

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.