Patterns : crochet chain cast-on

East Falls Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:49:25 GMT

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Size 18" brim circumference, unstretched, and 20" body circumference
Yarn The Fibre Company Acadia (60% merino, 20% alpaca, 20% silk; 149 yd [136 m]/50 g):
• blue heron (MC), 1 skein
• summersweet (CC), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in knit and purl jogless stripes on larger needles; 22 sts and 42 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir needle and set of dpn
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Three ⅜" buttons
• Waste yarn

Women’s striped and textured hat with brim.

Ringlet Tank

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:44:54 GMT

A dolman tee with cap sleeves is worked in two pieces. Short-rows shape the shoulders and sleeves, while darts create waist shaping and a simple ringlet pattern creates interest on the front. A keyhole placket is worked at the back neck and closes with a single button.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 31½ (34, 38, 41½, 45, 48½, 52½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Reynolds Saucy Sport (100% cotton; 123 yd [113 m]/50 g): #558 green, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• one ⅜" button.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

Retrograde Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:47:06 GMT

Designer Amy M. Swenson
Finished size 39½ (43½, 46, 49, 53, 55)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 49".
Yarn Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #062 rust, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook;
• waste yarn;
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle or sharp-point darning needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st worked in the round.