Have you seen the latest issue of Interweave Knits? I love this magazine. I love the sophistication of the designs and the great articles. This issue is no exception. Click on the picture above to go to the Interweave site for the digital issue, or on the pictures below for the individual patterns. Here are my favorite patterns from the issue:
The Tullamore Pullover by Brandy Velten:
This pattern is worked in one of my favorite ways - in the round with top-down set-in sleeves
Finished Size: 29¾ (33, 36½, 39¾, 43, 46¼)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 33"; modeled with 1" of negative ease.
Yarn: Woolfolk Får (100% Ovis XXI ultimate merino wool; 142 yd [130 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #11 marine blue, 11 (12, 13, 15, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24–40" circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 29 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle; 23 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.
The Galway Pullover by Kathy Zimmerman:
This pattern is worked in pieces with the sleeves worked flat and then seamed, but I would modify it to work in the round with top-down set-in sleeves.
Finished Size: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 40"; modeled with 6" of positive ease.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Galway (100% pure wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #201 slate 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 40 sts of Chart B = 6" wide.
The Killarney Tunic by Sarah Solomon:
This tunic features raglan sleeves and is worked flat and seamed, but could easily be modified to be worked in the round, bottom up, working the sleeves also in the round and joining them when you get to the underarms. With this pattern I would be tempted to do something more colorful like a gradiance set from The Unique Sheep. Their Sport Weight Foot Prints yarn is a little thinner than what the pattern calls for, and their Super Wool DK is a little heavier, so some adjusting for gauge would be needed, but given the size range it might be accomplished simply be knitting a different size.
Finished Size: 38½ (40½, 45, 50, 52, 54½, 56½, 58½)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 45"; modeled with 11" of positive ease.
Yarn: Karabella Yarns Superyak (50% yak, 50% extra fine merino; 125 yd [114 m]/ 1¾ oz [50 g]): #10151 gray, 10 (10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): two 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.
The Ennis Pullover by Sarah Solomon:
This pullover is also worked flat and then seamed, but of course I would modify it to work it in the round and with top-down set-in sleeves.
Finished Size: 34½ (36, 39, 42½, 45½, 49)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 39"; modeled with 5" of positive ease.
Yarn: Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere; 127 yd [116 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #006 pebble, 11 (12, 12, 14, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Sirdar USA.
Needles: Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in Moss st on larger needles; Chart B = 3½" wide.
The Donegal Sweater by Moira Engel:
And for the favorite man in your life there is this classic sweater. Worked flat and seamed.
Finished Size: 40 (47, 51½, 56, 58½, 62½)" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 47"; modeled with 7" of positive ease.
Yarn: The Fibre Co. Arranmore (80% wool, 10% silk, 10% cashmere; 175 yd [160 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): dark blue, 7 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.
The Bray Cardigan by Josie Mercier:
And rounding out the sweaters is this classy cardigan. This is worked flat, with body shaping, and then seamed. I would probably work it in one piece and do top-down set-in sleeves.
Finished Size: 29½ (36½, 40, 43, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36½"; modeled with 2½" of positive ease.
Yarn: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted (100% wool; 245 yd [224 m]/ 3½ oz [100 g]): #200 Bordeaux, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
Needles: Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; eight ¾" buttons.
Gauge: 19 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Box st on larger needles; Wide Braid chart = 3½" wide.
And then there are the beautiful lace projects. These really got me excited. The designs are all centered around wedding white, but wouldn't they be luscious in jewel tones?
The Solstice Capelet by Monika Sirna:
Worked in Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere it would be dreamy to wear. But if that is too rich for your wallet, there are plenty of other nice next-to-the-skin soft yarns out there.
Finished Size: 41¾ (46, 50)" circumference and 13" tall. Wrap shown measures 41¾".
Yarn: Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 6-ply (100% cashmere; 150 yd [137 m]/1 15/16 oz [55 g]): #00 ivory, 4 (4, 5) skeins (see Notes).
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn for provisional CO; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.
The Waxwing Shawl by Susanna IC:
This lovely shawl features almost 900 Swarovski crystals, but you could also use beads. The yarn called for is a single-ply lace-weight yarn. I would probably use The Unique Sheep Eos in a gradiance colorway.
Finished Size: 75" wide and 21½" tall.
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Marina (100% superwash merino wool; 875 yd [800 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #N0026 hueso, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm) for BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; 894 size 6 mm Swarovski rondelle crystals; size 10 (0.75 mm) steel crochet hook; blocking pins.
Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" in body patt on smaller needle.
The Brambling Topper by Amy Gunderson:
Wouldn't this be elegant in a jewel tone? This pattern is worked in one of my favorite ways - top down in the round. The increases are worked into the lace pattern - so you could probably modify the pattern to make a lace dress. And maybe add some beads...wouldn't that be stunning! This one could also be worked in a gradiance colorway.
Finished Size: 33½ (36¼, 39, 41¾, 44½, 47¼, 50)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36¼"; modeled with 4¼" of positive ease.
Yarn: Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (70% superwash wool, 30% silk; 440 yd [400 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #101 mallow, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles: Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Winding Paths patt on larger needle.
The Juul Cardigan by Linda Marveng:
This one features a fun combination of styles - the lace sleeves with the tucked stitch cuff and the long attached loop collar. You could have some fun with color on this one. It is knit with two strands of yarn held together, so you could use a fingering weight yarn instead.
Finished Size: 35½ (38½, 41, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 41"; modeled with 7" of positive ease.
Yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr Lace 2/18 (50% merino wool, 50% tussah silk; 1120 yd [1024 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): vanilla, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles: Size 3 (3.25 mm): 12", 16", and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Lace patt with 2 strands of yarn held tog.
Maria's Veil by Lisa Jacobs:
This is a traditional square shawl worked from the center with knit on edging and could also be worked in a gradiance colorway.
Finished Size: 50" wide and 50" tall.
Yarn: Jamieson's Ultra (50% lambswool, 50% Shetland wool; 212 yd [194 m]/7?8 oz [25 g]): #104 natural white, 11 balls (see Notes). Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 19 sts and 31 rows = 4" in Center chart patt.
The Snow Bunting Jacket by Adrienne Larson:
This design is by far my favorite and just took my breath away. An elegant lace jacket that would look just gorgeous in a jewel tone or a gradiance set. The body is worked in one piece to the armholes, and the sleeves are worked in the round. The pattern recommends seaming the sleeves to the body for stability and I agree with them on this one.
Finished Size: 12¼ (14½, 17, 19½)" back width. Jacket shown measures 14½" on model with 32" bust.
Yarn: Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play Reticule (100% superwash merino wool; 840 yd [768 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): crème fraîche, 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 23 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Upper Lace patt.
Have fun creating!
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