Spring 2008 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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February 19, 2008

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Spring forward with 24 sweet knits: We take a look at interpreting seamstress touches into knitted fabric, lace wraps, and garments and subtle, fresh textures to keep you cool. Also in this issue, we explore what linen can do in some unexpected blends, and Véronik Avery shares an ultimate finishing guide with a couture-like attention to detail.

Finished Size 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37". Choose a size as close to your actual bust measurement as possible; garment is intended to be worn with minimal ease.
Yarn Kolláge Hope Chunky (100% cotton; 80 yd [73 m]/56 g): just peachy, 7 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): straight. Size 8 (5 mm): straight and 24" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; thirteen 5⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle.

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Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 1 ½" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Classic Silk (50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon; 135 yd [123 m]/50 g): #6985 South Seas coral, 7 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm), 6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 1" buttons and two ½" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.

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Finished Size 33 (34½, 37½, 41½, 45½, 50½)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34½".
Yarn Skacel Collection Urban Silk (80% silk, 20% cotton; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g): #11 chartreuse, 11 (12, 13, 15, 17, 19) balls.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; three 1½" decorative buttons; five ½" functional buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 20½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 29 (33 ½, 36 ½, 40, 43 ¾, 47)" bust circumference, with front bands overlapped 1". Sweater shown measures 33 ½", modeled with about 1 ½" negative ease.
Yarn Naturally Dawn (50% wool, 50% silk; 171 yd [156 m]/25 g): #3 rust, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; markers (m); six 7⁄16" front buttons; four 9⁄16" cuff buttons.
Gauge 31 sts and 41 rows = 4" in wide seeded rib, after blocking.

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Finished Size 36 ¼ (38 ¾, 42, 44 ¾, 48, 50 ½)" bust circumference, to fit actual bust measurements 31–33 (34–36, 37–39, 40–42, 43–45, 46–48)". Tank shown measures 38¾".
Yarn Louisa Harding Cinnabar (30% viscose, 25% cotton, 15% acrylic, 10% silk, 10% linen, 5% polyamide, 5% acetate; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #8 red/taupe/gold, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

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Finished Size 32 ½ (36 ¼, 40, 42, 45 ¾)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures
32 ½", modeled with about 2" negative ease.
Yarn Plymouth Linen Isle (50% cotton, 30% rayon, 20% linen; 86 yd [79 m]/50 g): #7503 beige, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): two 24" or 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); removable marker; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, after blocking.

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Finished Size 34 (37 ¾, 41 ½, 45 ½, 49 ¼)" hip circumference and 26 ½ (30 ¼, 34, 38, 41 ½)" waist circumference, before inserting elastic. Skirt shown measures 34" at the hip.
Yarn Classic Elite Interlude (70% linen, 30% silk; 82 yd [75 m]/50 g): #D20262 latte, 10 (11, 12, 13, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; one of a different color to mark beg of rnd); removable markers; tapestry needle; ¾" wide nonrolling waistband elastic long enough to fit around waist; sharp-point sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 22 ¾ (24, 25 ¼)" chest circumference, to fit actual chest sizes 24 ¾ (26, 27 ¼)". Dress shown measures 24", modeled on a six-year-old. This garment is very fitted in the bodice but flares out in the skirt section. The open placket will ensure a comfortable fit.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #02 ginger (MC), 2 (2, 3) skeins; #48 aqua (A), 2 skeins; #36 natural (B), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular (cir), 32" or longer cir, set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 37 rnds = 4" in St st after machine washing and drying.

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Finished Size 40 (44, 48, 52, 56)" bust. Blouse shown measures 44" (see Notes on sizing).
Yarn GGH Mystik (54% cotton, 46% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #004 natural (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls; #083 rust, #050 maroon, and #084 orange, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Muench.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in eyelet patt on largest needle.

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Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned (see Notes). Cardigan shown measures 34".
Yarn Fiesta Yarns La Luz (100% silk; 220 yd [201 m]/57 g): cactus bloom (salmon pink), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm). Bands—size 3 (3.25 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; five 5⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 27 sts and 36 rows = 4" in embossed diamonds patt from chart on larger needles; 27 sts and 36 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib on larger needles with rib stretched so p1 columns appear about ½ st wide.

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Finished Size 33 (35, 36 ¾, 39 ¾, 43, 45 ¾, 50)" bust circumference, including 1 ½" width of edgings at center front. Sweater shown measures 35". Zero to 1" positive ease is recommended for this project.
Yarn Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): mauve, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): straight. Neck edging—size 6 (4 mm): 32" to 40" circular (cir). Ruffles—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; removable markers (m); stitch holders; 7 sets of hook-and-eye fasteners; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in twist st and faggoting patt and twist st stripe patt, on smaller needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 34 ½ (38, 41, 44 ½, 48, 51 ½)" bust circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 38".
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #405 phlox (purple), 13 (14, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Body and sleeve rib—size 5 (3.75 mm). Neckband—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles, after blocking; 70 sts of cable = 13" wide; 26 rows of cable = 4" high.

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Finished Size About 4" wide and 80" long.
Yarn Knit One Crochet Too Ty-Dy (100% cotton; 196 yd [179 m]/100 g): #289 painted desert and #574 magenta moss, 1 ball each.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st.

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Finished Size 7 ½" foot circumference and 8 ½" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7–8.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight (100% superwash merino;
380 yd [347 m]/156 g): sand, 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 19 rows = 2" in St st.

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Finished Size 32 ½ (35 ½, 38 ¾, 42, 45 ¼, 48 ½, 51 ½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32 ½".
Yarn Terra Collection Sky (100% Biofil cotton; 92 yd [85 m]/50 g): #2 almond (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12) balls; #1 vanilla (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 20" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; seven 5⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st, after washing and blocking.

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Finished Size 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 35", modeled with about ½" positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% merino; 154 yd [140 m]/50 g): #113 grey heather, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" or longer circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" cir. Size 5
(3.75 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib.

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Finished Size 24" wide and 62" long.
Yarn Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Shetland Lace (100% wool; 252 yd [230 m]/25 g): #L27 grey heather, 7 skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking.

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Finished Size 30 (33, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Chemise shown measures 33". Garment can be worn with negative ease, as shown, for a close fit or up to 1" positive ease for a softer effect.
Yarn Rowan Cotton Glace (100% cotton; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #812 ivy (medium green), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body—size 3 (3.25 mm). Edgings and I-cord straps—size 2 (3 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn.
Gauge 24 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 22 ½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in diamond mesh patt from chart on larger needles.

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Finished Size 23" wide and 84" long, blocked. 18" wide and 64" long, unblocked (gain in size is about 25%).
Yarn Jade Sapphire Silk/Cashmere (55% silk, 45% cashmere; 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #016 everglades, 3 balls.
Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): straight or 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 26 rows = 4" in main body panel patt on larger needle, after blocking.

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Finished Size 25½" head circumference at brim. Brim circumference is somewhat adjustable (to make a hat smaller than 25½") based on length of buttonband.
Yarn La Lana Wools Phat Silk Phat (50% wool, 50% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/2 oz): walnut (light brown; MC) and Navajo tea (reddish-brown; CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; two 1 3⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needle.

Finished Size 20" band circumference; 23" circumference at widest point.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S1395 honey, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; one in a contrasting color); tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

Finished Size 6 ½" circumference at base of fingers. To fit a woman’s medium hand (gloves are very stretchy).
Yarn Morehouse Merino Lace (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/28 g): oatmeal, 1 ball.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 1 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 52 rnds = 4" in lace patt on smaller needles, after blocking.

Finished Size 7 ¾" hand circumference, to fit women’s medium.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #533 navy blue (MC), 2 skeins; #508 natural medium gray (A), #507 natural light gray (B), and #526 blue sky (C), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 ½ sts and 16 rnds = 2" in patt.

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Finished Size 34 ½ (38, 42, 45 ½, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38".
Yarn Karabella Iris (70% wool, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 65 yd [59 m]/50 g): #15 beige, 11 (12, 13, 15, 16) balls.
Needles Size 10 ½ (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; five 1" buttons.
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st.

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