Summer 2009 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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May 5, 2009

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Explore all that summer knitting has to offer: sweet, feminine details; cool cottons and linens; drapey, flowing fabrics; and quick, satisfying projects that come off the needles in just one or two afternoons. Refined fits, easy shapes; simple textures, intricate fabrics—there’s something for everyone. Knit on!

Finished Size 15½ (18, 20, 22½, 25½, 28½, 31½)" bust circumference. Note: Rib will stretch to almost twice this circumference. Cardigan shown measures 20", modeled on a 34" actual bust.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g): #CF825 truffle (dark brown; A), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls; #CF450 oriental jade (B), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) balls; #CF375 rue (dusty blue; C), #CF380 dusty sage (D), and #CF455 willow leaf (green-yellow; E), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; 10 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18) 5/8" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 43 sts and 39 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib, relaxed; 30 sts and 64 rows = 4" in plaid patt.

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Finished Size 32 (34, 36½, 38½, 40½, 43)" bust circumference. Dress shown measures 32", modeled with 1" negative ease.
Yarn Rowan Silk Wool DK (50% wool, 50% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #302 porcelain, 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in ladder rib st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 40¼ (45, 48¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 45", laced; modeled with plenty of positive ease at bust.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #142 lime (green), 8 (9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 3: (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions A few yds smooth contrasting waste yarn; stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in layette st on largest needles, blocked; 33 sts and 41 rows = 5" in 2×2 rib on middle-size needles, slightly stretched.

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Finished Size 32½ (34¾, 38¼, 42, 45½, 50)" bust circumference, without fronts overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34¾", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% cotton; 150 yd [138 m]/65 g): #304 zinc (purple), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; markers (set of 3 different colors).
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater measures 38", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 154 yd [142 m]/50 g): #017 vivid green, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 26" circulars (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 26" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 38 rnds/rows = 4" in linen st on larger needle; 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with about 3" positive ease before wrapping and tying.
Yarn Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 170 yd [156 m]/14.25 g): Sheridan Circle (teal), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cuffs—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); stitch holder or spare cir needle; smooth contrasting waste yarn in worsted weight for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 20 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 12 sts of gull wing cable measures 2" wide using larger needles.

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Finished Size 18" circumference at brim, to fit a woman’s medium. Hat is very stretchy.
Yarn Gedifra Amara (80% cotton, 20% polyamide; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #3719 khaki, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 4 (3.75 mm): 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts = 4" and 14 rows = 2" in pattern st; each wedge measures 7" long and 2" wide at widest point (brim).

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Finished Size 37½ (40, 44½, 47, 49)" bust circumference at base of armholes, to fit 34 (36½, 41, 43½, 45½)" actual bust. Sweater shown measures 37½", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Quartz (78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #05 coral (A), #04 butter (B), and #06 periwinkle (C), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Moss (90% merino, 10% nylon; 115 yd [105 m]/50 g): #07 fuchsia (D), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) balls.
Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Filet patches—size 6 (4 mm). Body and sleeves—size 11 (8 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles with D; 15-st chart makes 3½" square and 18-st chart makes 4¼" square in filet knitting on smaller needles.

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Finished Size 32½ (35¾, 39, 42¼, 45½)" waist circumference and 25" long (all sizes). Skirt shown measures 39" waist.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Luscious Silk (100% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): spinel, 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn (optional).
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 11-st Tier 1 block = 2½" wide and 3" high.

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Finished Size 35½ (39, 42¾, 46¼, 49¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 35½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Sahara (44% viscose, 20% linen, 36% bamboo; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #02 sand, #05 citrus, and #03 blue mist, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in stripe patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 34 (36¾, 39½, 42¼, 45¼)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 34", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn GGH Linova (74% cotton, 26% linen; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #25 pink, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles Ribbing and shaping—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Body—size 10 (6 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle; 17 sts and 17 rnds = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 34¾ (38½, 42¼, 46, 49½, 53¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [140 m]/50 g): #5655 picante, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 24–36" circulars (cir), depending on selected size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holders; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 32 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Hindu pillar st on larger needle.

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Finished Size About 35¼" circumference and 20" high, before felting; about 28¼" circumference and 16" high, after felting.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Knitters Shetland (100% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/50 g): #50 black, #40 topaz, and #39 russet, 1 skein each; #65 poppy, #22 plum, #66 melon, #80 foliage, and #81 mustard, about ½ skein each.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): short straight needles or 2 double-pointed needles (dpn), and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holders or coil-less safety pins; tapestry needle; ½ yd fabric for lining; 80" of black, plaited, 1 cm round leather cord for handles; four 2" squares of strong fabric; sewing machine; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge Each square measures 3 1/8" × 3 1/8" before felting and 2½" × 2½" after felting.

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Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Nepal (100% organic cotton; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #05 olive (MC), 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls; #06 cantaloupe (orange), #04 indigo (navy), and #01 natural (khaki), 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) ball(s) each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Four ½" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in striped rib patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 33½ (36½, 39½, 42½, 45½, 48½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33½", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Sprout (100% organic cotton; 109 yd [99 m]/100 g): #4385 dreamsicle, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge..
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles, after blocking; 32 sts of central cable panel = 7" wide on larger needles, after blocking; 21 sts and 22 rows = 4" in body rib patt on larger needles, after blocking.

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Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference, machine-washed and dried. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% wet-spun linen; 270 yd [248 m]/100 g): #47 terra cotta, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); needle holders; tapestry needle; 12 small shank buttons.
Gauge 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st, washed and dried.

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Finished Size 32 (36¼, 40½, 45)" waist circumference, just below waist casing, and 36½ (41½, 46½, 51½)" hip circumference. Skirt shown measures 32" waist.
Yarn Austermann Algarve (100% cotton; 155 yd [143 m]/50 g): #05 amber (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9) balls.
Skacel Merino Lace (100% merino; 1,375 yd [1,265 m]/100 g): #036 taupe (CC), 1 skein.
Yarns distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), 4 (3.5 mm), and 3 (3.25 mm): 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; 1–1¼ yds of ¾" elastic (waist measurement + 2").
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on size 4 needles with MC; 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on size 7 needles with CC doubled; 1 rep (11 sts) = 2¼" at lower edge in dropped st patt on size 5 needles with MC.

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Finished Size 12" wide and 68" long for mustard stole, 12" wide and 80" long for red table runner.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #35 mustard or #11 red, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in basketweave patt.

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Finished Size 34½ (36½, 38½, 41, 43, 45½, 47½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 36½", modeled with positive ease. Note: Because of the way the fronts hang when buttoned as shown, the garment actually has more positive ease than just the difference between bust measurement and garment measurement.
Yarn Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #04 pearl, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 12, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker; marker (m); 2 yd contrasting, smooth yarn; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; one 5/8" button; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in body rib on larger needles.

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Finished Size 8" circumference and 6½" tall.
Yarn Dale of Norway Stork (100% cotton; 195 yd [180 m]/50 g): #2 off-white, 1 ball.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); ribbon; fabric for lining.
Gauge 18 sts = 4" and 10 rows = 2" in eyelet patt.

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Finished Size 16" circumference and 8"high, to fit a child. See Notes.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon; 192 yd [175 m]/50 g): #47 greige (off-white; MC) and #50 sandstone (taupe; CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; sewing machine or sewing needle and thread for steek; two 27" decorative upholstery cords with tasseled ends.
Gauge 26½ sts and 32 rnds = 4" in stranded patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 14" circumference at upper edge and 5" deep.
Yarn Ornaghi Filati Liza (100% mercerized cotton; 245 yd [225 m]/50 g): #001 white, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Aurora Yarn.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); size A (2 mm) steel crochet hook; 9 size 4 mm beads for purse edging and tie; 2 size 6 mm beads for cinching tie.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 2" in purse patt.

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Finished Size 19 (21, 23)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (9–12, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 21".
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca D. K. (100% baby alpaca; 125 yd [115 m]/50 g): #100 white, 4 (4, 5) balls.
Needles Body—size 4 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 4 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; one 1¼" button; one 21 mm sew-on snap; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st.

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