Fall 2009 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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August 11, 2009

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Cast on with large-scale textures that make knitting simple but have big impact; try colorwork with a twist; and explore reversible cables that look great on both sides. Easy shapes, warm outerwear, tailored sweaters, accessories, and more—fall back in love with your knitting!

Finished Size 33¼ (37¼, 40, 43, 46, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33¼", modeled with a bit of negative ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/100 g): #2007 light blue, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16", 24", and 29" or 32" circular (cir) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in welting patt; 18 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in both k2, p2 rib and k3, p2 rib, slightly stretched so p2 columns appear about 1 st wide.

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Finished Size 33¾ (37½, 41¾, 44½, 48)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 33¾", modeled with a little negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Posh (70% silk, 30% cashmere; 125 yd [115 m]/50 g): #930521 hydrangea (MC), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [151 m]/50 g): #5331 periwinkle (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 6 (4 mm). Ruffles—size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; six ½" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.

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Finished Size 19" circumference; will stretch to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 144 yd [133 m]/50 g): #4204 buckwheat (MC), #4208 couscous (A), #4287 denim mix (B), #4280 mahogany mix (C), #4275 pea soup mix (D), and #4279 potting soil mix (E), 1 skein each.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 4 (mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles using MC.

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Finished Size 20 (22)" head circumference; shown in smaller size.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g): riverstone (taupe; MC), ruby (CC1), citrine (yellow; CC2), aquamarine (blue; CC3), and malachite (green; CC4), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, blocked.

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Finished Size 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g): riverstone (taupe; MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins; ruby (CC1), 2 skeins; citrine (yellow; CC2), aquamarine (blue; CC3), and malachite (green; CC4), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; including one contrasting m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, blocked.

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Finished Size 7½" foot circumference and 9¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe size 8½ to 9.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g): #720 ash (MC), #111 plumberry (dark wine), #N89 roasted coffee (brown), #133 blue fog (light blue), #101 burnt sienna (rust), #N18 plum line (purple), and #145 salmon, 1 ball each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 32 rnds = 3" in charted patt in the rnd.

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Finished Size 30¼ (32½, 34¾, 37, 38¾, 40¼, 42¼, 44½, 46¾, 48¼)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 32½", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Zitron Noblesse (70% merino, 30% silk; 165 yd [151 m]/50 g): #05 slate, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" or 32"circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; smooth contrasting waste yarn; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st; 8-st cable sections of Lower Body chart and 8-st horseshoe cables of front raglans measure about 1¼" wide; 20 sts of Center Front Cable chart measure about 2" wide.

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Finished Size 58¼ (61¾, 65, 68¼, 71¾)" wide and 34 (35½, 37, 39¼, 40¾)" long. Coat shown measures 61¾" wide, modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Beaverslide Dry Goods McTaggart Tweeds & Heathers (100% merino; 160 yd [146 m]/114 g): big sky blue, 12 (13, 15, 17, 18) skeins.
Needles Body—size 10 (6 mm): 36" circular (cir) or longer. Ribbing—size 9 (5.5 mm): 36" cir. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in double moss st on larger needles; 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib on smaller needles after blocking; 29 sts of cable panel measure 7" wide.

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Finished Size 32½ (37, 40½, 45, 48½, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, closed. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 3" positive ease.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed (85% wool, 15% angora; 97 yd [87 m]/50 g): #08 green, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Body, sleeves, and collar—size 8 (5 mm): 24" and 40" circular needles (cir). Trim—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn; smooth, contrasting waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; six 5/8" snaps; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in moss st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 31 (34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾" and 25" long (shorter length option), modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Natur (100% organic wool; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #1.600 cocoa, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins for shorter version; 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) skeins for longer version. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" and 20" circulars (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and (optional) 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 28 sts of plait cable patt measure 3½" wide.

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Finished Size 36" circumference at widest point and 24" circumference at upper edge; 13½" high.
Yarn Naturally Naturelle Aran 10 Ply (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100 g): #151 silver gray (MC), 3 skeins.
Naturally Harmony 10 Ply (100% merino; 116 yd [106 m]/50 g): #803 dark brown (CC), 10 skeins.
Yarns distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Top of bag cable and shoulder strap—size 9 (5.5 mm). Cabled belt—size 8 (5 mm). Body of bag—size 15 (10 mm): 24" circular (cir). Belt loop I-cords—size 13 (9 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m, one in a different color for beg of rnd); tapestry needle; 3" wooden circular belt buckle with center stem; one ¾" round magnetic snap; 4" grosgrain ribbon (for snap backing).
Gauge 10½ sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle, before felting.

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Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 42", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #703 taupe, 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Three 1 5/8" buttons; markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 24 sts and 22 rows = 4" in textured patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 32¾ (35¼, 38, 40¾, 43¼, 46, 48¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 38", modeled with 3" positive ease.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [138 m]/50 g): #5852 eggplant, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 24" or longer circular (cir). Ribbing—size 2½ (3 mm): 24" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; markers (m); eight 5/8" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36½, 40¼, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #0284 brindle, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Stockinette body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cable and lace patts—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); waste yarn for stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts = 4" wide in lace patt on larger needles; 6 sts of 3/3 cable measure about ¾" wide on both needles; 33 rnds = 4" in combined cable and lace patts for upper yoke, lower edge, and cuffs on larger needles.

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Finished Size 28½ (33, 34, 37½, 43)" bust circumference with fronts overlapping.
Cardigan shown measures 33", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Naturally Karamea (75% merino, 15% alpaca, 10% possum; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #351 lilac, 8 (10, 10, 11, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 24 rows = 4" in berry-in-a-box patt; 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in hunter rib.

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Finished Size 30¼ (34¾, 39, 43½, 47¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30¼", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g): #03 bark, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Body—size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir). Armhole ribbing—size 11 (8 mm): 16" cir. Cowl—size 15 (10 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); large stitch holder or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 14 rows = 4" in rev St st on middle-size needle; 13 sts of lace panel measure 5" wide on middle-size needle.

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Finished Size 43 (48½, 54)" bust circumference. Dress shown measures 43", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Schoppel Wolle Baby Alpaka Naturbelassen (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 109 yd [100 m]/100 g): #8870 charcoal, 6 (7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 22 rows = 4" in lace and seed st patt on larger needle; 23 sts of lace chart measures 5½" wide on larger needle.

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Finished Size 14½ (16½, 21, 26)" wide and 59" long, to fit bust sizes 32–37 (39–41, 43–45, 47–50)". Shawl shown measures 14½" wide.
Yarn Zaol Canon (100% merino; 95 yd [87 m]/50 g): #522 pumpkin, 8 (9, 11, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle; two 1" buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in moss st; 36 (36, 52, 52) sts of Cable Panel chart measure about 5½ (5½, 8, 8)" wide.

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Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): cedar (green), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; cable needle (cn); markers (m) in two colors; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 7½" wide and 67" long
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% superwash wool; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #010 russet, 9 balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt.

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Finished Size 34½ (37, 40½, 44, 48, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned with front cable borders overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Tahki Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 29" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 13/8" buttons; 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sets of size 3 hook-and-eye closures with straight eyes (each set consists of one hook and one straight eye); sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 20" chest circumference and 12" from bottom edge to shoulder; to fit 0–24 months (tie makes top adjustable).
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Casco Bay Worsted (100% cotton; 155 yd): #971020 natural cream (MC), 1 minicone. 1 minicone of CC; shown here in #971070 latté (CC) or #211 sage (CC).
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): 16–20" circular (cir) or set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 31" wide at widest point and 26" long, measured down center line.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #2203 fall foliage (A), #2024 rosette (B), and #2211 mahogany (C), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 29 rows = 4" in brioche patt.

Finished Size 4¾" wide and 57" long.
Yarn Valley Yarns Williamstown (65% wool, 25% acrylic, 10% viscose; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #04 medium brown, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Finished Size 8" wide and 134" long.
Fiber Louet Dyed Corriedale Roving (100% wool): burnt orange, 1 lb.
Needles Size 50 (25 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Large crochet hook for weaving in ends.
Gauge 3½ sts and 6 rows = 4" in garter st.

Finished Size 9¼" wide and 48" long, after blocking (about 5" wide and 60" long before blocking).
Yarn Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel (100% Tencel; 3,360 yd [3,091 m]/1 lb): adobe, 1 cone. Yarn distributed by WEBS. One cone will make several scarves, depending on finished size.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" in patt, unblocked.

Finished Size 6" wide and 87" long.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Highland Wool Alpaca (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 246 yd [229 m]/250 g): pagoda, 1 skein.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge One repeat = 7¼" wide (18 sts) and ¾" high (4 rows).