Knits Magazine Fall 2008 Cover
Estes Vest Knitting Pattern
Fall is in the air, and knitting’s back on the needles: 19 cozy projects ranging from socks to coats welcome cooler weather. Fall in love with wool all over again; knit a vest fast, and dive into your stash with mixed weight and fiber projects. PLUS: the most flattering sweaters for fuller figures, the fascinating story of Cowichan sweaters, and Kate Gilbert on knitting and designing.

Winter 2007 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

On Newsstands
November 13, 2007

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Warm your needles with classic sweaters and accessories to wear forever: Vintage-inspired patterns and fabrics, casual weekend sweaters, and beautifully fitted jackets and pullovers help brighten the long winter ahead. Plus, in this issue Pam Allen demystifies the murky world of the perfect sleeve cap, and Clara Parkes takes you on a expertly-guided tour of alpaca yarns. Get knitting!

PROJECTS

Alicia Tabard
Louisa Harding
Finished Size: 33 1/2 (38, 42 1/2, 47)" (85 [96.5, 108, 119.5] cm) bust circumference. Tabard shown measures 33 1/2" (85 cm).
Yarn: DK weight (#3 Light). Shown here: Louisa Harding Grace (50% merino wool, 50% silk; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #3 dove (gray), 9 (10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles: U.S. sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in patt st on larger needles. 32 sts and 32 rows of cable chart = 4" (10 cm) on larger needles.

Refined Aran Jacket
Pam Allen
Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34".
Yarn: Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #7255 scarlet, 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) balls.
Needles: Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 3/4" buttons.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Bonbon Pullover
Mari Lynn Patrick
Finished Size: 37 (40 1/2, 44, 47, 50 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37".
Yarn: GGH Bel Air (90% wool, 10% nylon; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g): #14 blue-gray (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #1 pink, #2 mauve, #8 coral, #10 tangerine, #6 rust, and #13 white, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 16", 24", and 36" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

Brushed Lace Cardigan
Cathy Payson
Finished Size: 34 (43, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34".
Yarn: Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Brushed Alpaca (100% alpaca; 190 yd [174 m]/50 g): #716 duck egg (teal, MC), 3 (4, 5) balls; #805 chocolat (A), #726 denim (B), #800 beige (C), #811 sky (D), #799 herbal (E), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; seven 3/4" buttons; removable markers.
Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 1/4" in feather and fan patt.

 

Selva Skirt
Angela Hahn
Finished Size: 32 1/2 (35, 37 1/2, 40, 42 1/2, 45, 47 1/2, 50)" hip circumference; 26 (28 1/2, 31, 33 1/2, 36, 38 1/2, 41, 43 1/2)" waist circumference. Skirt shown measures 35" hip circumference.
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% extra-fine merino; 136 1/2 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1745 deep olive, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles: Skirt—size 3 (3.25 mm): 20 (24, 24, 29, 29, 29, 29, 32)" circular (cir). Waistband facing—size 2 (3 mm): circular in same length as for skirt. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; markers (m); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4) yd 3/4" wide waistband elastic; safety pin; scrap yarn; sharp-pointed sewing needle and thread.
Gauge: 30 sts and 48 rows/rnds (3 patt reps horizontally and vertically) in hearts of oak patt = 3 3/4" wide and 4 3/4" high on larger needle after blocking; 32 sts and 38 1/2 rnds = 4" in ribbon patt on larger needle after blocking; 28 sts and 38 1/2 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle after blocking. Note: It is necessary to measure the hearts of oak gauge from a blocked swatch because the blocked and unblocked gauges are significantly different.

Henley Perfected
Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size: 32 1/2 (35, 39, 42 1/2, 46 1/2, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35".
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [134 m]/50 g): #131 kiwi (pale green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Bands and hems—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); seven 1/2" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 1/2 sts and 34 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles.

Sweater Girl Pullover
Liz Nields
Finished Size: 37 1/2 (41, 44, 47 1/2, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 1/2".
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/25 g): #632 hurricane (navy), 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); stitch holder; removable marker or scrap yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 28 1/2 sts and 30 rows = 4" with yarn doubled in main cable patt on larger needles, after blocking so 2-st purl columns between cables appear about 1 st wide.

Forbes Forest Pullover
Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size: 31 (36, 41, 46, 51)" bust circumference, slightly stretched, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #202 dusty light aqua, 10 (12, 13, 15, 16) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 29 sts and 32 rows = 4" in rib patt on larger needles, after blocking; 99 center body sts of combined frond and zigzag cables measure 13" wide on larger needles, after blocking.

Bubble Cable Dolman
Sarah Barbour
Finished Size: 38 1/2 (42 1/2, 50 1/2, 57 1/2, 62 1/2)" bust circumference, measured at bustline between ends of sleeves. A positive ease of 7"–9" is recommended for this project; size range is versatile but given sizes are roughly intended to fit actual bust sizes of 29 1/2–31 1/2 (33 1/2–35 1/2, 41 1/2–43 1/2, 48 1/2–50 1/2, 53 1/2–55 1/2)". Sweater shown measures 42 1/2" and is modeled with about 8 1/2" of ease.
Yarn: Karabella Margrite (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 154 yd [141 m]/50 g): #13 burgundy, 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): circular longer than 29". Ribbed cuffs and lower border—size 5 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); removable markers or safety pins; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 29 sts and 32 rows = 4" in bubbles patt from chart on larger needle.

Colette Pullover
Véronik Avery
Finished Size 32 1/2 (36 1/4, 39 3/4, 43 1/4, 47)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 36 1/4".
Yarn: Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g): #11 red (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls; #59 charcoal (CC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; three 7/8" buttons.
Gauge: 31 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

Puffed Wheat Pullover
Kate Gilbert
Finished Size: 34 1/4 (37 3/4, 41 1/4, 44 3/4, 48 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 3/4". Note: Sweater is designed to be worn with about 2" ease.
Yarn: Tahki Torino (100% extra-fine merino; 94 yd [86 m]/50 g): #124 rose, 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.
Needles: Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; removable markers or scrap yarn; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 16 sts of wheat cable = about 2 1/4" wide on larger needles.

Citrus Yoke Pullover
Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size: 30 1/4 (35 1/2, 41 1/2, 45, 49 1/4)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35 1/2".
Yarn: GGH Aspen (50% merino, 50% acrylic; 63 yd [58 m]/50 g): #44 orange, 9 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles: Size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 13 1/2 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

Celtic Tote
Jennifer Tallapaneni
Finished Size: 12" wide at top edge, 14" wide at bottom, 3 3/4" deep at base, and 10 1/2" tall from base to top edge (excluding strap), after felting.
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/113 g): #M08 wild oak (medium brown, MC), 3 skeins; #M151 chocolate soufflé (dark brown, CC), 1 skein.
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one sheet of plastic mesh canvas for stiffening base; one 5/8" button.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st before felting; about 18 1/2 sts and 27 1/2 rows = 4" in St st after felting (your result may vary).

Tilting Cable Socks
Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size: 7 1/2" foot circumference, and 9" foot length from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6 1/2–7, with instructions for how to lengthen the foot.
Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/128 g): beryl (shades of green), 1 skein.
Needles: Size 1 (2.5 mm): set of 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 8 1/2 sts and 12 rows = 1" in St st worked in the rnd; 40 sts (1 rep) of Tilting Cables chart measures 3 3/4" wide worked in the rnd.

Ivy League Vest
Eunny Jang
Finished Size: 28 (311/2, 343/4, 373/4, 413/4)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 31 1/2". Note: Deep V-neck accommodates a bust up to 5" larger than finished size.
Yarn: Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/50 g): #46 oatmeal (MC), #41 sandalwood (CC), #14 woodsmoke (light blue-green), and #44 white, 2 skeins each; #45 pearl (gray), 1 skein; #15 loden (dark greenblue), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 28 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt on larger needle.

Subway Mittens
Colleen Meagher
Finished Size: 8" hand circumference and 10 1/2" long from cuff CO to tip of fingers. To fit a woman’s medium to large hand.
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #4008 maroon, 1 skein.
Needles: Sizes 5 (3.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); one 3/4" button; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needles.

Kilm Gloves
Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size: 6 1/2 (8, 8 3/4)" hand circumference, to fit a child (woman, man).
Gloves shown in woman’s size.
Yarn: Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ5178 lupine (periwinkle), #NHJ4936 blue thyme (turquoise), #NHJ1220 tarnished brass (mustard), #NHJ3961 ladies mantle (yellow-green), #NHJ9235 anemone (purple), #NHJ6086 velvet moss (dark green), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles: Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 21 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

 

Logan River Wrap
Miriam Felton
Finished Size: About 15 1/2" wide and 72" long, with fabric relaxed, after blocking.
Yarn: Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran (85% merino, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #113 brown tweed, 6 balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needle: Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Crochet hook and waste yarn for provisional CO; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14 1/2 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 18 1/2 sts and 20 rows = 4" in cable and drop st patt from chart, after blocking.

El Sol Pullover
Jennifer L. Appleby
Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 34".
Yarn: Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [143 m]/100 g): #35 mustard (MC), 8 (9, 10, 10, 12) skeins; #57 French blue (CC), 1 skein.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in seed st and St st stripe patt.

Farrow Rib Cardigan
Theresa Schabes
Finished Size: 33 1/4 (35 1/4, 39 1/4, 43 1/4, 47 1/4, 51 1/4)" bust circumference, buttoned, including 1 1/2" front bands. Cardigan shown measures 35 1/4".
Yarn: Muench String of Pearls (70% cotton, 20% rayon, 10% polyester; 99 yd [91 m]/50 g): #4003 taupe, 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16) balls.
Needles: Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; three 1 1/4" decorative buttons; six 5/8" functional buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge: 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St.-John’s-wort patts on larger needles.

Ruched Shell
Lou Schiela
Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 36" (see Notes).
Yarn: The Alpaca Yarn Co. Classic Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #403 Wall Street flannel (charcoal; MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls. The Alpaca Yarn Co. Glimmer (97% baby alpaca, 3% polyester; 183 yd [167 m]/50 g): #1810 purple mountain majesty (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls.
Needles: Body and neck edging—sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Armhole edging—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st with MC on largest needle.

Gathered Pullover
Hana Jason
Finished Size: 32 (36 1/4, 40 1/2, 44 3/4, 48)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32".
Yarn: Brown Sheep Top of the Lamb Sport (100% wool; 154 yd [141 m]/50 g): #113 grey heather, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd

Rosemary's Swing Jacket
Cathy Carron
Finished Size: 33 1/2 (37, 40, 44, 47)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapping about 9 1/4 (10 1/2, 10 3/4, 10 3/4, 10 3/4)". Jacket shown measures 33 1/2", and is designed with about 4" to 6" ease; front overlap can be adjusted when worn to accommodate slightly larger or in-between sizes.
Yarn: Naturally Merino et Soie 10-ply (70% merino, 30% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #109 purple, 12 (13, 15, 17, 19) balls. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): one 29" circular (cir), two 16" circulars (see Notes), and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); two 3/4" buttons; tapestry needle; stitch holder or scrap yarn (optional if using one shorter cir).
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in moss st.
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Jess’s Gansey: The Gutter Gansey Revisited
Elizabeth Lovick
Finished Size: 29 1/2 (35 1/2, 41 1/2, 47 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 351/2".
Yarn: Frangipani 5-Ply Guernsey Wool (100% wool; 1280 yd [1170 m]/500 g): crushed raspberry, 1 (1, 2, 2) cone(s). Available from guernseywool.co.uk or yarnbarn.com by mail order.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 2 (3 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Facings and neckband—size 1 (2.5 mm) 16" and 24" circulars. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); smooth, contrasting waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27 sts and 40 rows = 4" average gauge in charted knit-and-purl texture patterns using larger needles, after washing and blocking.

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