Summer 2008 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

On Newsstands
May 13, 2008

$10.00

The summer issue of Knits is packed with colorwork, texture, airy lace, and delicate details—but the knitting is easy, unfussy, and just right for these lazy days.

Finished Size 48 (51, 54, 57)" wide and 18 (21, 23¾, 26 ½)" high, to fit bust sizes 34–36 (38–40, 42–44, 46–48)". Wrap shown measures 48" long and 18" wide. See Notes about sizing.
Yarn Nancy’s Knit Knacks Digit (100% wool; 130 yd [119 m]/28.4 g): sagebrush (tan), 6 (7, 8, 10) skeins; bayberry (medium aqua), 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins; hickory (brown), 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s); teal m, 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s); ecru, 1 skein; elderberry (purple), 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Sizes 1 (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; pewter clasp; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread; sewing machine for machine-sewn steeks (optional).
Gauge 31½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st colorwork patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease for a tailored fit.
Yarn Rowan Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton; 118 yd [108 m]/50 g): #514 reed (MC, taupe), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins; #511 cape (CC1, blue) and #538 butterball (CC2, yellow), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each; #536 torrid (CC3, rust), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 30" or longer circular (cir). Ribbing—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holder; removable markers; regular markers (m); several beads (optional); “big eye” beading needle for attaching beads (optional).
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 26 rnds of Mosaic chart = about 3½" high.

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Finished Size 31½ (35, 38½, 42, 46½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 31½", modeled with about 1⁄2" negative ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #632 Mediterranean (blue; A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #630 Caribbean (turquoise; B), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #614 drift (off-white; C), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 31 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 34½ (39, 42½, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 34½", modeled with about 1⁄2" positive ease at bust.
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #104 sand (light tan; MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #105 graphite (dusty blue), 2 balls; #400 fog (light blue), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.

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Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36¼, 40, 43¾, 47¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 32¾", modeled slightly open and with about 3⁄4" positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Seduce (47% rayon, 25% linen, 17% silk, 11% nylon; 100 yd [91 m]/40 g): #4442 muscari (purple; A), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #4436 rye (dark gray; B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); #4448 verdigris (light blue; C), and #4435 chana dal (brown; E), 1 skein each; #4430 earth stone (light tan; D), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt st; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 29 (33½, 36½, 41¼, 45¾)" waist circumference and 35 (39½, 42¾, 47¼, 51¾)" hip circumference. Skirt shown measures 29" waist.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3204 taupe (MC), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins; #3784 deepest teal (CC1), #3248 milk chocolate (CC2), and #3774 pine green (CC3), 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) each; #3336 bittersweet chocolate (CC4), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; one in a contrasting color to mark beg of rnd); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in chain stripe patt on larger needle; 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in eyelet stripe on larger needle.

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Finished Size 33¼ (37½, 41¼, 45½, 49½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 33¼", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Schulana Sojabama (55% bamboo, 45% soy; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #08
orange-yellow, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn; seven hook-and-eye sets; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 38 (42, 45½, 49, 52½, 56)" chest circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 42".
Yarn Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g): #3638 toasted almond, 12 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) balls.
Needles Body, body ribbing, and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Neckband—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); stitch holders; small safety pins; tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rows = 4" in textured patt on larger needles, after blocking; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles, after blocking.

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Finished Size 34¼ (37¾, 41½, 45¼, 48¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¼" with 1" of short-row bust shaping and modeled with about 2" positive ease. Less ease would give a tailored fit.
Yarn Vickie Howell Collection Craft (65% organic cotton, 35% milk fiber; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #779 share (pink), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by South West Trading Co.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 33 (35, 39½, 42, 46½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Karabella Empire Silk (100% silk; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #508 pink and #511 purple, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #514 beige, #504 gold, #512 copper, #503 red, and #513 brown, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); removable markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in striped slip st patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 30¾ (33¾, 37, 40, 43, 46¼, 49¼)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33¾". See Notes about sizing and fit.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Luxury (100% silk; 160 yd [146 m]/50 g): #37 cappuccino (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #42 wine (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" to 40" circular (cir), depending on selected size, and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Small stitch holders and large stitch holder or spare cir needle; cable needle (cn); markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in patt st, after blocking.

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Finished Size 30½ (34¾, 39, 41¾, 46)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures 34¾", modeled with less than 1" positive ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #002 chocolate (A), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls; #003 desert sand (B), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir), 16" circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 40 rows = 4" in slip-st plaid patt.

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Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7–8.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g): charcoal (MC), 2 skeins; gold hill (CC), 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 Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 37 rnds = 4" in patt.

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Finished Size 35 (40½, 46, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g): #61 rhubarb (MC; medium purple), 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins; #O rose (A; medium pink), #69 hibiscus (B; red-orange), #49 henna (C; terracotta), #68 citric (D; lime), #32 gasoline (E; grayed lavender), #M Bing cherry (F; dark red), #48 cherry (G; medium red), #S magenta (H; dark purple), #01 Hollywood pink (I; light pink), and #17 cheek (J; pale peach), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 9 (5.5 mm). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 7⁄8" dyed mother-of-pearl buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in colorwork patts from charts on larger needles; 14½ sts and 19 rows = 4" in solid-color St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 34½ (37½, 42½, 46, 50½)" bust circumference and 38¾ (43, 47½, 52¼, 56¾)" hip circumference. Dress shown measures 34½". See Notes about fit.
Yarn GGH Linova (74% cotton, 26% linen; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #20 lemon lime citrus, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles Skirt—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Waist ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Lace top—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Three-needle BO—size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 3 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on middle-size needle; 25 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in k3, p2 rib in the rnd on smallest needle; 16 sts and 18 rows = 4" in lace patt on largest needle after blocking.

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Finished Size 33¼ (37, 40¾, 44½, 49¼, 53, 56¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 37"; modeled with about 5" positive ease.
Yarn Tilli Tomas Fil de la Mer (70% silk, 30% SeaCell; 140 yd [128 m]/50 g): #249 parchment, 8 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" to 40" circular (cir), depending on selected size, and one spare needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking.

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Finished Size 11½" wide and 58½" long, after blocking.
Yarn Fiesta La Luz (100% silk; 220 yd [201 m]/57 g): #3314 pecan, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 25 rows = 4" in patt, after blocking.

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Finished Size 32½ (37½, 40, 45½, 50½)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 37½", modeled with about 5" positive ease at bustline.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% linen; 135 yd [123 m]/50 g): #17 shamrock, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; 1 yd 3⁄8" wide satin ribbon; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18½ sts and 28 rows = 4" in English lace patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 31½ (35½, 39½, 43½, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", worn with minimal positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Cashcotton 4 ply (35% cotton, 25% polyamide, 18% angora, 13% viscose, 9% cashmere; 197 yd [180 m]/50 g): #917 citron, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Neckband and hood—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 37 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

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Finished Size 33 (35, 39½, 42, 46½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Karabella Empire Silk (100% silk; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #508 pink and #511 purple, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #514 beige, #504 gold, #512 copper, #503 red, and #513 brown, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); removable markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in striped slip st patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 8" wide and 64" long, after blocking.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Fino (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #0093 tamarind (A), #2001 royal velvet (B), and #0201 champagne (C), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking.

Finished Size Adult hats: 20¼" head circumference. Baby hat (pink): 17¼" head circumference.
Yarn Dark hat: Sheepsdown (100% wool; 85 yd [78 m]/113 g): medium gray, 2 skeins. White hat: Un-Spun Icelandic (100% wool; 300 yd [274 m]/100 g): cream, 2 wheels. Baby hat: Un-Spun Icelandic (100% wool; 300 yd [274 m]/100 g): dusty pink (MC), 1 wheel; blacksheep (CC), 1 wheel. All yarns distributed by Schoolhouse Press.
Needles Adult hats: Size 11 (8 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Baby hat: Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; one 1" button.
Gauge Adult hats: 11 sts and 16 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd; baby hat: 14 sts and 18 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

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