Knits Weekend 2010 Issue

Project & Yarn Requirements

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September 28, 2010

Finished Size 37½ (40, 44, 48½, 53)" bust circumference, slightly stretched. Vest shown measures 37½", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Austermann Natura (46% merino, 28% bamboo, 12% cotton, 7% baby alpaca, 7% mohair; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #0012 light gray, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; cable needle (cn).
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 39 (42½, 46¾, 49, 52½)" chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 42½".
Yarn Brown Sheep Top of the Lamb Worsted (100% wool; 190 yd [173 m]/113 g): #101 stone, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven 13/16" (20 mm) buttons.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in ogee column patt, blocked.

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Finished Size 23¼ (26, 28, 31, 33¼)" chest circumference, buttoned. Garment intended to be worn with 2–3" positive ease. Cardigan shown measures 26", modeled on an eight-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #4932 amethyst, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) buttons, ½" diameter.
Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needle; 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in woven cable st on largest needle; 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in twisted rib on smallest needle, blocked and slightly stretched.

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Finished Size 23 (24½, 26½, 29, 31½, 35½, 39, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" chest/bust circumference. Sweaters shown measure 23" and 35". First 5 sizes are designed for children as foll: to fit 6–12 months (12–18 months, 2–4 years, 6–8 years, 10–12 years), and 6 largest sizes are designed for adults.
Yarn Classic Elite Soft Linen (35% linen, 35% wool, 30% alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Shown in #2250 Inca gold and #2285 Cathay.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) buttons, ½" diameter.
Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 40 rows = 4" in half linen st.

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Finished Size 33 (36, 40, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 33" bust, modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #150 rage, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge; spare needle size 5 (3.75 mm) (circular will work best) for three-needle BO.
Notions Tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 25 sts and 27 rows = 4" in scallop patt; 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" basic fagoting patt.

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Finished Size 7¾ (9½)" foot circumference and 8¾ (10¼)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. To fit women’s (men’s) U.S. shoe size 7½ (12).
Yarn Women’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkie Socks that Rock (81% superwash merino, 19% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/99 g): Vancouver violet, 1 skein. Note: Sample socks used one whole skein; if you adjust size, you may need a 2nd skein.
Men’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight (100% superwash merino; 380 yd [347 m]/155 g): in the navy, 2 skeins.
Needles Women’s: Size 1 (2.25 mm). Men’s: Size 3 (3.25 mm). Both: Spare needle for three-needle BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); tapestry needle.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge Women’s: 17 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st; 21 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in trellis patt. Men’s:14 sts and 20 rnds = 2" in St st; 19 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in trellis patt.

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Finished Size 31½ (35¼, 38¾, 42½, 46, 49½, 53¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¼", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Valley Yarns Hadley (50% wool, 50% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): suede, 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and two 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 25 sts and 30 rows = 4" in Chart A patt on larger needles.

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Finished Size 40 (44, 49, 54)" chest circumference, after blocking. Pullover shown measures 44".
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/ 100 g): #CW365 peridot, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Neckband—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cotton waste yarn for CO; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; one 1" toggle button; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in textured rib st on larger needles, after blocking; 20 sts and 31 rows = 4" in sand st on larger needles, after blocking.

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Finished Size 34 (36¼, 41, 45, 48¾, 52¾)" bust circumference. Blouse shown measures 36¼", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [134 m]/50 g): #144 mango (MC), 6 (6, 7, 9, 10, 11) skeins; #136 champagne (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Lower body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Bodice and edgings—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 20½ sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle; 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needles.

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Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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Finished Size 23 (25½, 27½, 30, 32½)" chest circumference, to be worn with 2–2½" positive ease. To fit children’s sizes 2 (4, 6, 8–10, 12). Tunic shown measures 23", modeled on a two-year-old.
Yarn Zitron Polo (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #72 dark peach (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins; #71 pale peach (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; removable markers (m); tapestry needle; four 1" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 28 sts and 35 rows = 4" in cluster quilting st on larger needles.

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Finished Size Size 19" wide and 15" long, not including fringe.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g): #2246 oyster (MC), 9 skeins; #6034 valencia, #2457 tide, #6173 sunrise, and #9796 mermaid, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 24 sts and 44 rows = 4" in woven transverse herringbone st with yarn doubled.

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Finished Size 25 (27¼, 28½, 30¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 52)" chest circumference, zipped. Jackets shown measure 25" and 38¼". Sizes 25–30¼" are intended for children and sizes 38¼–52" for adults. Review schematic for individual measurements
Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): Boy’s: #71602 blue (MC), 2 skeins (all sizes). Man’s: #12267 dolphin (gray; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins. Wisdom Yarns Poems (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): Boy’s: #473 blue/purple/ orange (CC), 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins. Man’s: #579 magenta/teal/yellow (CC), 6 (7, 8, 10) skeins. Yarns distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook; 12 (14, 14, 16, 22, 22, 24, 24)" separating zipper; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in two-color brioche rib on smaller needle, slightly stretched and blocked.

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Finished Size 32¾ (35½, 38½, 41½, 44¼, 48¾, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Thickie Thin (100% wool; 240 yd [219 m]/226 g): spinel, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 34¾ (37¼, 39½, 42, 44½, 47¼, 49½, 52¾)" bust circumference. Hoodie shown measures 37¼", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S51301 spectrum (blue/green/orange/magenta; MC), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins; #S220 peony (magenta), #S1797 Chinese red, #S1675 pagoda (brick orange), #S1395 honey (golden brown), and #S7498 seaweed (moss green), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st with yarn doubled.

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Finished Size 5¾ (6¼)" hand circumference, relaxed; stretches to about 7½ (8)" hand circumference. To fit women’s small (medium). Gloves shown in both sizes.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/56 g): MC and CC, 1 skein each. Small size shown in river (blue/purple variegated; MC) and powder blue (CC). Medium size shown in intrigue (brown variegated; MC) and solitude (tan; CC).
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); markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 48 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in cable patt, relaxed; 46 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in k1, sl 1 patt.

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Finished Size 20" circumference at base and 8" high.
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic merino, 15% alpaca, 15% silk; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g): seawater (MC), 2 skeins; aquatic forest (CC1), arctic tundra (CC2), and lichen (CC3), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 20" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 20" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles, after blocking; 19 sts = 4" in two-end knitting on smaller needles, 6 rnds = about 1", after blocking.

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Finished Size 35 (38, 43, 47, 50, 55)" bust, based on back width at underarm. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with several inches of positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #638 dandelion, 6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; waste yarn
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

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Finished Size 34½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #831 fawn/ autumn tweed, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 22 sts of Triangle chart = 3½" wide; 18 sts of Argyle chart = 3½" wide.

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Finished Size 39 (42¼, 45½, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference, buttoned, after blocking. Cardigan shown measures 42¼".
Yarn Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #126 nature’s brown (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; #200 oak tweed (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook (optional).
Gauge 19 sts and 29 rows = 4" in brick patt, after blocking.

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Finished Size Size 22" brim circumference.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica Naturals (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #702 gray, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 19 rows = 4" in cable patt; 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched).

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Finished Size 9¼ (10¾)" foot circumference, 10½ (12)" leg circumference, and 9 (10¾)" long from heel to toe. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): 2 skeins; shown in #32 blue (#47 olive).
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 Markers (m); tapestry needle; spare dpn in same size (or smaller) as main needles; roving or fleece for lining (Halcyon Marvelous Merino shown here); needlefelting needle and needlefelting sponge/foam for holding behind work; six 5/8" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rows = 4" in welting patt, unstretched; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

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