Fall 2008 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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August 19, 2008

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The Fall 2008 Knits brings you cozy textures, silhouettes both classic and innovative, and sweaters and accessories galore. Explore all the things you can do with wool; the beauty of the knit stitch itself in big yarns; bias fabrics and innovative shapings; and how to mix weights and fibers for sweaters that are more than the sums of their parts.

Finished Size 35¾ (39½, 42¾, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference, including 2" front bands. Jacket shown measures 39½". About 4" positive ease is recommended for this project.
Yarn Louet Gems Chunky Weight (100% merino; 103 yd [94 m]/100 g): #08 caribou, 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Six 1 3⁄8" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in diamond patt from chart on larger needles.

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Finished Size Before felting: 11" wide and 13" high, not including strap. After felting: 9" wide and 8½" high, not including strap.
Yarn Cascade Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #048 raisin (MC) (alternate bag shown in #303 flesh), 2 skeins; #043 mocha, about 6 yd (5.5 m); #062 redwood, about 2 yd (1.8 m).
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; one 9⁄16" round magnetic snap; 4" of grosgrain ribbon (for snap backing); sewing needle and thread; two 3 cm Lucite rings (available at most bead shops).
Gauge 11 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd with yarn doubled, before felting.

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Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 44, 48½)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped about 6 (5¾, 6, 5, 4¾)" at bustline. Vest shown measures 33", modeled with about ½" positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): #019 peat (dark brown, MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls; #025 oatmeal (CC), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Back and fronts textured patt—size 7 (4.5 mm). Front colorwork patt—size 8 (5 mm). Edgings—size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; scrap yarn; stitch holders; markers (m).
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in textured patt on middle-size needles; 21 sts and 21 rows = 4" in colorwork patts on largest needles.

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Finished Size 7" foot circumference and 9" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 6½, with instructions given for adjusting foot length.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S7533 bark (chocolate brown), 2 skeins.
Needles Size 00 (2 mm): set of 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holder (optional).
Gauge 30 sts and 44 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd.

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Finished Size 7" foot circumference and 9" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 6½–8.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): hoofle foofle (light yellow), 1 skein.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 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 18 sts and 24 rows = 2" in St st.

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Finished Size 7" hand circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Fresco (70% wool, 20% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g): #5379 purple haze (A), #5304 sugar blue (periwinkle; B), #5348 saxony blue (pale blue; C), #5335 peacock green (chartreuse; D), and #5301 parchment (off-white; E), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 31 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 17½ (20)" head circumference. Hat shown measures 20".
Yarn GGH Soft Kid (70% kid mohair, 25% nylon, 5% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/25 g): #075 orange, 1 (2) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in zigzag eyelet rib on larger needle with yarn doubled.

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Finished Size 35½ (40, 44½, 49, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures
35½", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Skacel Collection Divine (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #02 camel, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) balls.
Needles Lower body rib and cuffs—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 16" cir, set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holders.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 24½ sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in 2×2 rib on larger needles; 22 sts of braid cable from chart = 2¾" wide on larger needles.

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Finished Size 32 (34½, 37, 42, 45, 47½, 50)" bust. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with about 3" positive ease.
Yarn Louet KidLin (49% linen, 35% kid mohair, 16% nylon; 250 yd [229 m]/50 g): #6 Mexican orange, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size K/10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; seven 7⁄8" buttons (buttons shown: JHB style #1805); removable markers; sewing needle.
Gauge 12½ sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles with yarn doubled.

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Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with about 1½" positive ease at bust and zero ease at waist and hip.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK (100% organic merino; 145 yd [133 m]/56.7 g): chagrin (red), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 6 sts of princess lines measure about ¾" wide.

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Finished Size 35½ (37, 42, 45, 50, 53)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 37".
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Snuggle (55% alpaca, 15% wool, 30% acrylic; 104 yd [95 m]/100 g): #6321 winter sky, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Needles Body—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Armbands and collar—size 10 (6 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 30 (34½, 39, 43½, 48, 53)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with about ½" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Duchess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 7% angora, 15% nylon; 75 yd [69 m]/50 g): #1046 regal teal, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16"  circular (cir). Size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted eyelet and cable patt on larger needles; one chart rep (17 sts) = 4½" wide on larger needles; 17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib on smaller needles, unstretched.

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Finished Size 33 (36½, 41½, 44½, 49½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Shown in size 33".
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [115 m]/113 g): #M47 Tahiti teal, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 40" cir. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); row counter (optional); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in hexagon patt on larger needles; center back cable panel measures 6", slightly stretched.

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Finished Size 35½ (40, 44½, 49, 53½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with about 8" positive ease at bust. This design requires positive ease.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #8 poppy (red), 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Moss (85% merino, 15% nylon; 163 yd [149 m]/50 g): #10 crimson, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 29" (or longer) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders (optional); tapestry needle; twelve 13⁄8" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread; 2 large snaps.
Gauge 14 sts and 13 rows = 4" in woven st with one strand of each yarn held tog.

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Finished Size 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35", modeled with about 3" negative ease at bust. Bust size can be adjusted by the amount overlapped at center front.
Yarn Morehouse Merino 3-Strand (100% merino; 140 yd [128 m]/56 g): charcoal (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Morehouse Merino 2-Ply (100% merino; 220 yd [201 m]/56 g): raspberry (A), chocolate (B), soft white (C), and oatmeal (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles.

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Finished Size 35½ (39½, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 39½".
Yarn Alchemy Haiku (60% mohair, 40% silk; 325 yd [297 m]/25 g): sorbet (pale pink, MC), 3 (3, 4, 5) skeins.
Alchemy Monarch (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 156 yd [142 g]/40 g): sorbet (pale pink, CC1), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins. Alchemy Silk Purse (100% silk; 138 yd [126 m]/50 g): sorbet (pale pink, CC2), 2 (2, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; marker (m).
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" with MC in St st.

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Finished Size 36¼ (41, 44, 47¾, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36¼", modeled with plenty of positive ease at bust.
Yarn Plymouth Tweed (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #5315 burgundy (MC), 9 (11, 12, 14, 15) skeins.
Super Taj Mahal (70% merino, 22% silk, 8% cashmere; 127 yd [115 m]/50 g): #1426 deep rose (CC), 3 (3, 5, 5, 5) skeins. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" and 16" circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) or 12" cir. Collar facing—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holders; 9 sets of hook-and-eye closures; sharp-point sewing needle and thread to match CC.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles; 30 sts and 28 rows = 4" in diagonal patts from charts with CC on larger needles.

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Finished Size 14" wide and 66" long after blocking, not including fringe.
Yarn Skacel Collection Merino Lace (100% merino; 1375 yd [1257 m]/100 g): #93 (burgundy), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace mesh pattern (after blocking); each diagonal stripe (12 rows of lace mesh plus 3-strand garter ridge and 1-strand garter ridge) = 2" wide.

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Finished Size 31 (33, 41½, 46, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 31", modeled with about 1" negative ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 328 yd [300 m]/25 g): #22 lilac (MC), 2 (2, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Filatura di Crosa Luxury (100% silk; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g): #41 gunmetal (CC), 1 skein. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st with MC.

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Finished Size 9" hand circumference and 11½" long.
Yarn Noro Kochoran (50% wool, 30% angora, 20% silk; 176 yd [162 m]/100 g): #40 grey multi, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 101/2 (6.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m): two of one color for thumb, one in contrasting color for beg of rnd; waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

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Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 9¼" long.
Yarn Sheep Shop Yarn Sheep Number Two (100% wool; 90 yd [82 m]/ 100 g): #G43 pink/blue/brown multi (MC) and #F70 blue-black (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): straight needles and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 6" hand circumference and 9" long.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 2-ply (100% cashmere: 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #30 la nuit (black; MC) and #015 smokey mountain (purple multi; CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holder; markers (m).
Gauge 36 sts and 47 rnds = 4" in stranded colorwork.

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Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 8¼" long from cuff to tip of fingers. To fit a woman’s small to medium hand.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clàsica (100% wool; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g): mulled wine (MC) and #08 black (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 17¼ sts and 30 rows = 4" in linen st on larger needles.

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