Knits Weekend 2009 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

On Newsstands
September 15, 2009

$7.99

What do you knit on the weekends? We like cables that pop, year-round yarns that feel great against the skin, custom embellishments and quirky techniques, projects for ourselves and those we love—knitting that’s fun, easy, and wearable. Luxury fibers that won’t break the bank, interesting textures, one-piece constructions—every project in Interweave Knits Weekend is tailor-made for relaxed weekend knitting. PLUS: Five designers give us a glimpse into their weekend knitting; tips for beautiful details; sharing your knitting with others, and much more!

Finished Size 35 (40, 45½, 51, 56)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 40".
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m]/100 g): #4012 Scots pine, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 20" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); small stitch holder; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles, after blocking; 84 sts of cable patt = 16½" on larger needles, after blocking.

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Finished Size 22 (25, 26½, 28½, 30¼, 33)" chest circumference; to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years. Tunic shown measures 26½", modeled on 5-year-old.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [193 m]/114 g): harvest, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 20" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sailor’s rib patt.

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Finished Size 18 (18, 19, 20, 21)" waist, 21 (21½, 22½, 23½, 24½)" hip, 11½ (11¾, 12¼, 12¾, 13¼)" thigh circumference, and 9¼ (10½, 11, 12½, 13½)" inseam length, to fit sizes 6–12 months (12–18 months, 18–24 months, 2T, 3T). Pants shown in smallest and largest sizes, modeled on 2- and 5-year-old, respectively.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK (100% organic merino; 145 yd [132 m]/50 g): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Smallest size shown in mirth (lilac purple) and largest size shown in Irving Park (purple and orange multi).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 28 sts and 30.

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Finished Size 21 (24, 28)" wide and 8½ (11, 13½)" long, to fit ages 2–4 (6–8, 10–12) years. Capelet shown measures 24" wide, modeled on a 5-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3410 orange (MC), 3 (3, 4) skeins; #3458 light pink (A), #3459 dark pink (B), #3488 red (C), and #3553 yellow (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 6 Dritz sew-on plastic snaps.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; four 1" and two 7/8" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

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Finished Size 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)" foot circumference. Child’s socks shown measure 6" foot and 11" leg from top of heel; adult’s socks shown measure 8".
Yarn Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes (100% wool; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g). Child’s knee-highs: #WS0009 faded blues (MC) and #WS0079 earthy (CC), 2 skeins each. Adult’s crew socks: #WS0077 vine and berry (MC) and #WS0007 spice market (CC), 2 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) or two 24" circular needles. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned.
Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [114 m]/50 g): summer plum, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 16" circulars (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" and 16" cirs. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle, eight 1" buttons; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 25".
Yarn Zitron Life Style (100% superwash merino; 169 yd [155 m]/50 g): #33 corn (A) and #63 ice blue (B), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 44 rows = 4" in mistake rib.

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Finished Size 8" wide and 14¾" long, after blocking.
Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too 2nd Time Cotton (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 180 yd [164 m]/100 g): #290 claret, 1 skein.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st ; 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in palm tree puff patt; 32 sts and 22 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib.

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Finished Size 12" × 18" and 8" high.
Yarn Bagsmith Big Stitch (70% alpaca, 15% merino, 15% nylon; 125 yd [115 m]/1,144 g): fawn, 1 bump.
Needles Size 50 (25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; crochet cotton for seaming; fabric for pillow; polyester fiberfill; sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 3 sts and 5 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 18¼" square, after blocking.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Peru (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% silk; 500 yd [457 m]/226 g): mossay (yellow-green; MC), 1 skein. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkmo (64% kid mohair, 20% mulberry silk, 16% nylon; 794 yd [726 m]/106 g): winter solstice (light gray; CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; one 2¼" button; 18" × 18" pillow insert.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles, after blocking, before inserting pillow form. The pillow form distorts gauge slightly.

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Finished Size 18" wide at bottom, 13" wide at waist, and 15" long, including tie.
Yarn Classic Elite Sundance (50% cotton, 50% microfiber; 83 yd [76 m]/50 g): #6204 cool blue (MC), 4 balls. For embroidery: Small amounts of 5 colors: #6239 New Dehli green, #6220 celery sprig, #6288 salmon, #6219 angel pink, and #6250 straw hat.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; two ¾" and one 1⅛" cover-your-own buttons; fabric to cover buttons; spare needle for three-needle BO.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 19 (21)" head circumference. Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [142 m]/100 g): #11 cherry red (MC) and #35 mustard (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" in linen st.

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Finished Size 40 (44, 47½, 51)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 40".
Yarn Tahki Torino (100% merino; 94 yd [85 m]/50 g): #109 gray, 17 (19, 21, 23) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Size 8 (5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Yarn needle; removable markers (m); 7" metal zipper; sewing needle and thread; size G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook; stitch holders.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in chevron patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 33¾ (35¾, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¾", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Nimbus (100% organic wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #410 sage (A), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls; #401 white (B), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer and 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; safety pins; cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt.

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Finished Size 7½" wide and 56" long, after blocking.
Yarn Twisted Sisters Impressionist Zazu (100% merino; 390 yd [356 m]/50 g): ballerina blues, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Yarnmarket.com
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 15 rows = 2" in lace patt st, after blocking; 12 sts and 19 rows = 2" in St st, before blocking.

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Finished Size 13¼ (15½, 20, 22)" wide across back. Sweater shown measures 13¼", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): #045 rust, 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needle; 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle.

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Finished Size (41, 43, 45, 47, 49)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 41".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [164 m]/100 g): #82 nut, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 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 26 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 20" head circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Provence (100% mercerized cotton; 205 yd [189 m]/100 g): #2643 autumn pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Cable band—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Brim and crown—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; one 1½" plastic ring.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd on smaller needles.

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Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite La Gran (76½% mohair, 17½% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd [82 m]/42 g): #63525 baroque rose, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 8 (9½, 11, 12½)" wide across back, to fit sizes 3 (6, 12–18, 24) months. Shrug shown measures 9½".
Yarn Naturally Pride (100% superwash merino; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #106 khaki, 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); cable needle (cn).
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 20½ (22¾, 25, 26¼)" back width, to fit 34–37 (38–41½, 43–46, 45–48½)" bust. Sweater shown measures 20½" across back, modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Berroco Sundae (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 62 yd [57 m]/100 g): #8701 ale, 12 (14, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 9 sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st; 10 sts and 13 rows = 4" in lace patt; edging measures 6" wide.

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Finished Size Hat: 20" head circumference. Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 10" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% merino; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #514 natural (MC) and #531 nickel (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in striped zigzag patt.

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Finished Size Hat: 20" head circumference. Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% merino; 200 yd [180 m]/100 g): #540 goldenrod (A) and #543 juniper (B), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Spare 16" cir in a smaller size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st with larger needle.

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Finished Size 27 (31½, 36, 40½)" bust circumference and 42 (46½, 51, 55½)" hip circumference. Vest shown measures 31½" bust, modeled with about 10½" negative ease at bust and 4½" positive ease at hip (see Notes about sizing).
Yarn Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/100 g): #134 avocado, 4 (4, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 25 sts of charted panel = 5" wide on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in shifting cables patt on larger needle.

Finished Size 8" wide and 70" long, after blocking.
Yarn Cascade Ecological Wool (100% wool; 478 yd [440 m]/250 g): #8095 black (MC), #8063 gray/brown (CC1), and #8049 dark gray (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 40" circular (cir) for magic-loop method. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in colorwork patt.

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Finished Size 14 (18)" circumference at upper edge, 4½ (6)" diameter across bottom; 4½ (7)" from last inc rnd to upper edge; 6¾ (10)" tall from center of shaped bottom to upper edge.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #CW-850 berry (A), #CW-460 jungle green (B), and #CW-825 truffle (C), 1 skein each is enough for both bags.
Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle; 1 carabiner per bag; 1 cord lock per bag.
Gauge 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in sc.

Finished Size 38½ (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 38½".
Yarn Farmhouse Silk Blend (34% silk, 33% cotton, 33% wool; 350 yd [322 m]/114 g): teal, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Needle Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24–32" circular (cir), depending on selected size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 41½ (43½, 45½, 46¾, 49½)" chest circumference, buttoned.Vest shown measures 46¾".
Yarn Naturally Tussock Aran 10 ply (85% wool, 15% polyester; 175 yd [160 m])/100 g): #180 dark brown (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #162 light brown (B), 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Armhole ribbing—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir. Bands—size 7 (4.5 mm): 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; five ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in houndstooth patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 37½" chest circumference and 17½" long, with 7½" front-leg openings, unbuttoned and unstretched. Vest shown modeled on a Great Dane/Labrador Retriever mix.
Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #853 camel, 2 balls.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–30" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers; stitch holders; leather cord.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 36½ (41¼, 44¾, 48¾, 52¾, 56¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 48¾", modeled with zero ease at bust.
Yarn Plymouth Yarns Plymouth Tweed (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #5320 wine, 12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18) balls.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 36" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves— size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; two decorative buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 24" head circumference. Hat is very stretchy.
Yarn Universal Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g): #1600 ebony (MC), 1 skein. Universal Classic Chunky (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 131 yd [121 m]/100 g): #60721 dazzling blue, #60721 patrician purple, and #60639 blue, 1 skein each. Universal Classic Worsted (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 197 yd [181 m]/100 g): #638 blue, #651 white, 1 skein each. Universal Jewel (57% acrylic, 9% cotton, 28% mohair, 6% polyester/metallic; 82 yd [75 m]/ 50 g): #05 denim, 1 skein.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Crochet hook; small, medium, and large pom-pom makers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 5 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st with MC.

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