Fall 2010 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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August 3, 2010

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The Fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits goes classic in "Carved in Wool," reinvents heritage techniques in "Pied de Grue", dresses up easy knitting in "Pure and Simple," explores eight knitted variations on plaid in "Check and Stripe", and looks at creative constructions in "The Architect Knits".

Finished Size 20" (51 cm) circumference at band.
Yarn Worsted (Medium #4). Shown here: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #117 verde adriana, 1 skein.
Needles U.S. size 8 (5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); two 1" (2.5 cm) buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in moss st. 22 sts and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

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Finished Size 8½ (9½ )" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾ )" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7½ to 8 (8½ to 9). Foot length is adjustable. Socks shown in smaller size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g): #38ns brick, 2 skeins for both sizes.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; cable needle (cn); spare circular needle (cir) or set of dpn in same size or smaller than main needles for joining hem.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in St st; 12 sts of Flower and Double Chain charts measure about 1" wide.

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Finished Size 20½" head circumference. To fit a child or small adult.
Yarn 1 skein Québécoise wool (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100g): #92 natural, or about 2 ounces of wool.
Needles A pair of 24" circular needles; or a 16" cir and a set of double-pointed needles (dpn) of a size to yield gauge; #4 (3.5 mm) used in pattern.
Gauge 23 sts to 4" blocked, over pattern.

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Finished Size 7 (7¼ , 7¾ )" hand circumference, to fit child’s large (woman’s medium, woman’s large). Mittens shown in middle size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): #54ns firefly (gold), 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn holders.
Gauge 25½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st; 24 (24, 26) back-of-hand sts in patt from charts with rev St sts measure about 3½ (3½ , 3¾ )" wide.

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Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, including 3" gap at center front. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #905 acorn (green-brown), 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and front band—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 sets of hook-and- eye closures.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ " wide.

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Finished Size 31 (36, 41, 46, 51)" bust circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Fibra Natura Shepherd’s Own (100% wool; 250 yd [227 m]/100 g): #40003 light brown heather, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles, slightly stretched, after blocking.

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Finished Size 17" wide, 19" high, and 5" deep.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3820 vista blue, 11 skeins.
Needles Front, back, side, and bottom panels—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 40" circular (cir), 24" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). I-cord—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 2 dpn. Reversible trim—size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holder; waste yarn for provisional CO; leather handles (shown: Grayson E large rolled 25" leather handles, distributed by Muench Yarns); ¾ yd of heavy lining fabric; 1½ yd of 22" wide heavyweight interfacing; sewing needle and thread; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in main cable patt on largest needle with yarn doubled; 11 sts and 20 rows = 4" in seed st on largest needle with yarn doubled; reversible cable = 2½ " wide.

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Finished Size 36¾ (39¼ , 42, 44¾ , 47¼ )" chest circumference, blocked and stretched. Pullover shown measures 36¾ ".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% merino; 100 yd [91 m]/100 g): #2003 ecru, 12 (14, 15, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in cable rib patt on larger needle, stretched; lighthouse panel measures 4½ " wide; netting panel measures 2½ " wide.

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Finished Size 33½ (38¼ , 43, 48, 52¾ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33½", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [171 m]/100 g): #57 French blue, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–40" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Neckband—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 24 rows (2 patt reps wide and 3 patt reps high) of V lace patt from chart measure 5" wide and 3" high; 17 sts of pyramid lace patt from chart measure 2½ " wide; 4 sts of S cable patt measure ½ " wide.

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Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g): #6279 potting soil mix (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #6294 turquoise mix (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Lace, Fair Isle, and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Yokes, collar, and facing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 silver hook-and-eye closure.
Gauge 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 15-st/10-row rep of lace patt = about 4" wide and 1¾ " long.

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Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tinka (100% merino; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #05 jade, 9 (9, 10, 12, 13) skeins. Filatura di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #42 lime chiffon, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st with one strand of each yarn held together.

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Finished Size 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40)" waist circumference (worn slightly below natural waist), 34½ (36¼ , 38¼ , 40½ , 42½ , 44¼ , 46¼ )" hip circumference, and 22¼ " long. Skirt shown measures 36¼ " hip, modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Plymouth Galway Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #722 oatmeal (MC), 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls; #91 orange (CC1) and #148 red (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in rev St st.

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Finished Size 6½ " wide and 49" long.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Tempo (51% cotton, 37% acrylic, 12% nylon; 115 yd [105 m]/50 g): #02 poppy garden (MC; see Notes), 2 balls; #01 northern lights (CC1) and #04 wheatfields (CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in three-color brioche st.

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Finished Size 17 (18, 20, 22)" back width, to fit 34–36 (37–39, 40–42, 43–45)" actual bust. Shrug shown in smallest size.
Yarn Prism Symphony (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 118 yd [106 m]/56 g): #702 dark charcoal gray (A), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. Prism Neat Stuff Full Skein (wool, kid mohair, nylon, rayon, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk; 300 yd [270 m]/168–224 g variable): shadow (B), 1 skein. Prism Neat Stuff Half Skein (wool, kid mohair, nylon, rayon, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk; 150 yd [135 m]/84–112 g variable): shadow (B), 0 (0, 0, 1) skein.
Needles Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in striped St st, alternating 2 rows A and 2 rows B.

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Finished Size 37½ (40, 42½, 45½, 50½, 56)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 40", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Nimbus (100% organic merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #413 gray (MC), 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) balls; #414 silver (CC1), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls; #407 cherry (CC2), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls; #406 tomato (CC3), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 11 (8 mm): 36" cir and set of 3 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; three 1¾" buttons.
Gauge 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle with yarn doubled.

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Finished Size 28¾ (32, 35¼, 38½, 41½, 44¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease. Cowl: 19¼" circumference and 11¼" high.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #806 salsa (orange), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins for sweater, 2 skeins for cowl.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 16" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem— size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir, 16" cir, and set of dpn. Cowl—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir. Hem—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO (cowl only).
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in patt on larger needle, gently blocked.

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Family Pillows
Pamela Powers

Square Pillow
Finished Size 18" square.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #54 brick (red; C), 3 skeins; #30 silica (tan; A), #14 natural (B), #27 petrol (blue; D), and #31 nickel (gray; E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; five 1¼" buttons; 18" × 18" pillow form.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in plaid patt from chart.

Argyle Pillow
Finished Size 12" wide and 16" tall.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #30 silica (tan; A), 2 skeins; #14 natural (B), #54 brick (red; C), #27 petrol (blue; D), and #31 nickel (gray; E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight. I-cord—size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; three 1¼" buttons; 12" × 16" pillow form.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 17 sts and 23" rows = 4" in argyle patt from chart.

Plaid Bolster
Finished Size 19" circumference, 16" long, and 6" in diameter.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #30 silica (A), 2 skeins; #14 natural (B), #54 brick (C), and #27 petrol (D), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 dpn for I-cord. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; two 1¼" decorative buttons; 16" × 6" bolster pillow form; fiberfill stuffing.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 19 sts and 23" rows = 4" in bolster patt from chart.

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Rachel Erin

Finished Size 22" wide and 78" long, excluding fringe.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Suri Elegance (100% alpaca; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #2008 cordovan, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Blocking wires or cotton crochet thread; 7" piece of cardboard for making fringe; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt with yarn doubled, after blocking.

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Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

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Finished Size 41½ (45, 51, 54½)" chest circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 41½".
Yarn Cascade Eco + (100% wool; 478 yd [526 m]/250 g): #8400 charcoal heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins; #2452 green heather (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; six 1" buttons.
Gauge 15 sts and 16 rows = 4" in stranded St st on larger needles.

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Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Lima (84% alpaca, 8% merino, 8% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #884 Cusco (purple heather), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles 10 (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Five ⅞" buttons; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 39¾ (42½, 47¾, 53¼)" bust circumference, buttoned and including 1½" front band. Sweater shown measures 42½", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria (100% cotton; 116 yd [108 m]/50 g): #203 olive, 12 (13, 14, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn; tapestry needle; three 2" wooden toggle buttons; smooth, matching yarn for seaming; ¼ yard thin, silky fabric at least 24" wide for pockets; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 29. rows = 4" in garter rib patt; 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in square check patt; 8 sts of cable patt measure " wide.

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Finished Size 36" wide and 36" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/ 100 g): #ST04 yellow buttercup and #ST88 chocolate lily, 3 skeins each; #ST16 variegated ivy and #ST08 sunflower, 2 skeins each.
Needles Squares—size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Edging—size 8 (5 mm): straight or double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; small amount of waste yarn for provisional CO.
Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles

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Finished Size 32" wide and 35½" long.
Yarn Lion Brand LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel (75% wool, 25% stainless steel; 273 yd [250 m]/14 g): #485-108 dusty blue, 2 cones.
Needles 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge (see Notes).
Notions Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook and waste yarn for provisional CO.
Gauge 30 sts = 4" in patt (see Notes).

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Finished Size 32½ (36, 41½, 43, 48½, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5704 Lombardi blue, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls.
Needles 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1⅛" button; 2 sets of hook-and-eye closures.
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; cable panel measures 2" wide.

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