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Designer: Ann Budd Published: September 26, 2008 Technique: Cables Skill Level: Intermediate Inspired by a machine-knit scarf decorated with random clusters of bobbles (formed by gathering bits of the knitted fabric with elastic thread), Ann Budd set out to handknit a scarf with a similar look. The “bobbles” here are actually 4/4 cables
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Designer: Sandi Wiseheart Published: August 25, 2008 As featured in Sandi's Aug 25 post . The charts for the Analogous Variant: Blues and Purples and the Complimentary Variant: Blues and Golds are provided.
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Gallery: Sidelines Top by Lou Schiela This sweater is beautifully constructed and designed. What you can see in the photos is the lovely "paneled" structure, with the front panel separated by the two side panels by "princess lines" of cable stitches. What you may not be able to see in the photo is that the side panels on the front
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Gallery: Windowpane Coat by Deborah Newton The coat uses simple knits and purls to create a lush brocade surface. Flatteringly long lines make the full-length jacket versatile, equally at home with a dress and narrow belt or over jeans. A smooth, classic merino in a chunky weight makes the texture pop in high relief. Some links you might find helpful
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Gallery: Afterthoughts Darts Cardi by Theresa Schabes As you can see, the same sweater looks very different on different women! We give general suggestions for customization for your inspiration. Only you can choose how you want your sweaters to fit and which customizations will work best for you and your beautiful self! Some links you might find helpful
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Gallery: Braided Pullover by Alina Khasanova As you can see, the same sweater looks very different on different women! We give general suggestions for customization for your inspiration. Only you can choose how you want your sweaters to fit and which customizations will work best for you and your beautiful self! Some links you might find helpful: Measuring
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Designer: Lisa Shroyer Published: July 26, 2008 Skill Level: Intermediate A chunky two-ply with very short color runs is worked in rows in stockinette. The fabric is shaped into a subtle hourglass with short-rows. This hourglass folds over the hand and wrist and is seamed up one side, creating a tailored fit. The short-rows are very basic and easy to
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Designer: Stitch 'n' Pitch Design Team Published: June 27, 2008 Skill Level: Easy Show your team spirit with these simple-to-make sparkly wristbands. Finished Size: 7 (8, 9) inches in circumference. Yarn: Glimmer (95% Baby Alpaca, 5% Polyester: 1.75 oz (50g) 183.5 yards) One ball of color #1810. Yarn distributed by The Alpaca Yarn Company. Needles
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Here's a little worksheet for you: There are only FIVE SIMPLE NUMBERS YOU NEED to bring to this math party; you and your calculator then sit down and figure out FIVE SIMPLE CALCULATIONS, and you're done. Yes, it really is as easy as that. Here is an Excel worksheet that does all the calculations for you.
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Gallery: Brick Pullover, design by Kathy Zimmerman Brick Pullover This pullover has a very unusual construction: The front and back sections with the grid design are rectangles with blunted corners at the top; each sleeve/shoulder/neck section is a single piece. The two sleeve/shoulder/neck pieces are joined vertically at the center back and then sewn