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Single Skein Yarn List from YarnMarket.com

AnnieB — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:41:22 GMT

In Knitting Daily TV Episode 207, Cheryl Potter joins Shay on location in Columbus, Ohio and discusses her design work, and her inspiration for single skein projects. Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

Pinwheel Pillows

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:27:39 GMT

Designer cecily glowik macdonald
Size 16" diameter
Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 153 yd [140 m]/140 g):
• #173 willow (A), 2 balls per pillow
• #178 nantucket (B), 2 balls per pillow
Gauge 10½ sts and 14 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn), 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Pillow stuffing

Feels Like Love Scarf

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:34 GMT

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Size 5½" wide and 65" long
Yarn Classic Elite Ariosa (90% merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #4836 tannin, 3 balls
Gauge 10 sts and 12 rows = 4" in brioche st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Yarn needle

Saguaro Mittens

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:15:49 GMT

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Size 7" hand circumference and 11" from tip to cuff
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clàsica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g):
• F green, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 19½ sts and 20 rnds = 4" in 1×1 rib; cabled panel = 3" wide
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) or 40" circular (cir) for magic loop
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Caddy Tam

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:04:13 GMT

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Size 17¾" circumference at brim, to fit 20–21" head circumference.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #001 off-white, 1 skein
Gauge 11¼ sts and 16 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• 1½" pom-pom maker
• Big-eye yarn needle
• Marker (m)

Hedgerow Tee

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:59:25 GMT

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Sizes 33¼ (38¾, 44, 49¼, 54¾)" bust; shown in size 33¼", modeled with about 1¼" positive ease
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds (100% British wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g):
• #952 mid-brown Jacob (MC), 3 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls
• #951 Black Welsh (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 12 sts and 17 rnds = 4" in wide broken rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Triple-Slip Vest

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:52:25 GMT

Designer Cher Underwood Forsberg
Sizes 34½ (38¼, 41¾, 47, 52¾)" bust, to fit 37 (40, 44, 49, 55)" bust. Shown in size 34½", modeled with about ½" positive eased
Yarn Fibra Natura Shepherd’s Own (100% undyed wool; 252 yd [230 m]/100 g):
• #40003 medium taupe, 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in triple slip st rib on larger needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24–36" circular (cir) needle (use longer needle for largest sizes) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24–36" cir needle (use longer needle for largest sizes)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Coilless safety pin
• Yarn needle

Pluie Pullover

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:36:38 GMT

Designer Teva Durham
Sizes 38½ (45½, 48, 55¼)" bust; shown in size 45½" with about 9" positive ease
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Shale (35% mohair, 30% acrylic, 20% nylon, 15% viscose; 73 yd [67 m]/50 g):
• #8 camel, 8 (9, 10, 11) balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 13 (9 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Tempest Beret

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:17 GMT

Designer Kate Gagnon
Size 17" circumference at brim and 22" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% merino, 15% baby alpaca, 15% silk; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g):
• Crater Lake, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Marker (m)
• 10" plate for blocking
• Yarn needle

Artemis Tunic

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:00:55 GMT

Designer Luanda Diaz-Santiago
Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust; shown in size 46", modeled with about 10" positive ease at bust
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted (100% merino; 175 yd [161 m]/100 g):
• #02 ginger, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt st on smallest needle; 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needle; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn

Nymph Tee

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:36:38 GMT

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Sizes 32½ (35, 38½, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" bust; shown in size 35" with about 2" positive ease
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g):
• #400 fog, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls
Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Stitch holder
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Ariadne Scarf

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:48:37 GMT

Designer sharon dreifuss
Size 8½" wide and 70" long before felting; 7½" wide and 72" long after felting and blocking
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Bulky (100% superwash wool; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g):
• #SW165 frosted fuchsia (A), 2 skeins
Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g):
• #LL888 grape vines (B), 3 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st with B, before felting
Tools
• Size 10 (6.5 mm) needles
• Zippered pillowcase
• Yarn needle

Hermia Blouse

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:45:57 GMT

Designer Lou Schiela
Sizes 29½ (33, 36½, 40, 43½, 47, 50½)" bust; shown in size 33" with minimal ease
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g):
• #311 gardenia (white), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 32" circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 32" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle
• 3½ yd of 3/8" wide elastic
• 2 yd of ¾" wide elastic
• Large safety pin
• Sewing needle (or sewing machine) and thread

Winsome Cardigan

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:43:09 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust; shown in size 40" with 4" positive ease
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Revelation (100% wool; 125 yd [115 m]/113 g):
• #14ns blue denim, 7 (8, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Six 1" buttons
• Large yarn needle

Cinch Headband

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:39:45 GMT

Designer Sophia Sallas-Brookwell
Size 16" circumference, unstretched
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight (100% superwash merino; 350 yd [320 m]/198 g):
• star sapphire, 1 skein
Note: 1 skein should make 4 headbands.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in patt; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• Waste yarn
• Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook

Mumzy Scarf

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:37:21 GMT

Designer Robyn Chachula
Size 3" wide and 60" long
Yarn Sheep Shop Yarn Sheep One (100% wool; 130 yd [119 m]/100 g):
• #F31 green (A), 2 skeins
• #F61 yellow (B), 1 skein
Gauge Small mum measures 3" across
Tools
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Blue Filigree Hat

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:33:49 GMT

Designer Kristin Roach
Size 20" circumference at brim; will fit up to 23" head
Yarn Aslan Trends Invernal (50% angora, 25% merino, 25% polyamide; 295 yd [270 m]/100 g):
• #5111 indigo, 1 skein
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; crochet stripe measures about ¾" high
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir needle and double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook
• Removable markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Three decorative buttons (any size)

Street-Smart Hat and Mittens

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:30:08 GMT

Designer Robyn Chachula
Size Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 9" long; Hat: 21" head circumference
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted Weight (100% merino; 175 yd [160 m]/100 g):
• #16 indigo (MC), 1 skein
• #62 citrus (CC1), 50 yds
• #57 french blue (CC2), 50 yds
• #55 willow (CC3), 50 yds
• #26 crabapple (CC4), 50 yds
• #48 aqua (CC5), 50 yds
Note: Listed amounts will make both hat and mittens
Gauge 20 dc and 14 rows = 4" in brick st patt
Tools
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Mittens: Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Hat: Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle

Audra Crewneck

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:15:18 GMT

Designer Tonia Barry
Sizes 36 (40½, 44½, 49, 53)" bust. Shown in size 36", worn with 4" positive ease
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g):
• #CFC.0018 golden heather, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rev St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Heather Overlap

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:06:16 GMT

Designer Lise Solvang
Sizes 39 (41½, 43½, 46, 48½)" body circumference; shown in size 39" with 5" positive ease
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m)/100 g):
• #2011 purple heather, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle
•Yarn needle

Orchid Wrap

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:02:59 GMT

Designer Cecily Glowik Macdonald
Size 17" wide and 35" long
Yarn Farmhouse Yarns Fat Sheep (50% mohair, 50% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/128 g):
• orchid (A), 2 skeins
• teal (B), 2 skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook
• Two 1½" buttons
• Yarn needle

Stacked Rib Cardigan

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:52:12 GMT

Designer Carol J. Sulcoski
Sizes 31 (35¼, 40½, 44¾, 50¼)" bust, shown in size 31" with 1" negative ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/100 g):
• #13 light pink, 7 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in checkered rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24" or 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Removable markers
• Yarn needle
• Six 7/8" buttons

Patchwork Hat

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:48:28 GMT

Designer Faina Goberstein
Sizes 18 (20½)" circumference at brim, slightly stretched, to fit a child (woman)
Yarn ShibuiKnits Merino Alpaca (50% merino, 50% baby alpaca; 131 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #1765 husk (pink), 1 (2) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in 3×3 rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m), one a different color for beg of rnd
• Yarn needle

Nimbus Vest

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:40:33 GMT

Designer Mary Gehling
Sizes 30 (31¾, 35¼, 37, 40½)" bust; shown in size 30", modeled with about 2" negative ease
Yarn Zitron Nimbus Multi (100% organic merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #02 late autumn (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Zitron Ecco (100% merino; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
• #138 dark brown (CC), 2 skeins
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; rib panel measures 4½" wide
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• One 7/8" button

Broad Street Hoodie

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:33:58 GMT

Designer Faina Goberstein
Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 54)" bust; shown in size 40", modeled with 6" positive ease
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Casco Bay Worsted (100% cotton; 155 yd [142 m]/100 g): • #107 (camel), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) mini cones
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in st patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–32" cir needle (depending on selected size)
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24–32" cir needle (depending on selected size)
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Three 7/8" buttons