Patterns : dolman sleeves

Chiton Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:51:36 GMT

A simple knitted tee shows off a subtle variegated yarn nicely. Easy cowl neck shaping adds a feminine touch to a straightforward silhouette.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Size 35¼ (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust; shown in size 35¼"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% Pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g):
• #2457 tide (blue), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Ikebana Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:47:16 GMT

Easy women's vest with lace panels and a grafted center portion.

Designer Izumi Ouchi
Size 37 (41, 45, 49)" body circumference; shown in size 37"
Yarn O-Wool Balance (50% organic merino, 50% organic cotton; 130 yd [120 m]/50 g):
• #6105 butterstone, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles, after washing and blocking; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after washing and blocking
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75) needles
• Removable markers (m)
• Waste yarn or spare needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Transverse Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:30:44 GMT

A dolman cardigan is knitted from side to side, from one cuff to the other. Eyelet rnds, knitted-in garter stitch bands, and large buttons give this simple sweater stylish impact.

Designer Ann Weaver
Finished Size 32½ (36, 41, 45, 49½, 53½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #ST84 Nebraska wheat (light brown), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Sleeve cuffs—size 10 (6 mm). Sleeves and body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holder or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle;
• two 1⅜" buttons;
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle. For cuff size, the gauge is 17 sts = 4" in garter st on larger size 10 needles.