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Posted on | February 1, 2008 | No Comments
by Melissa Wehrle
A delicately stitched shawlette perfect for all seasons. Worked in a DK weight yarn, it knits up very quickly and without much fuss.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
- Handmaiden Fine Yarns Double Sea Silk (70% Silk/30% Seacell; 273yds/250m; 100g): Topaz, 2 skeins
- OR 360 yds/329m DK weight yarn
- 1 US size 7 (4.5mm) 24″ or longer circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
- 1 stitch marker
- Size E/4 crochet hook
- Waste yarn in contrasting color
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
14 sts and 25 rows = 4″/10cm in Lace Pattern with US size 7 (4.5mm) needle, blocked
Techniques used in pattern
- Crochet Chain Provisional cast on
- Decreasing and increasing
- Following a lace chart
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
-Black Pearl DK Cashmere: 100% Cashmere; 2oz/200yd skein; 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Chai Tea
-1 pair US 5 (3.75mm) straight needles
-1 pair US 4 (3.5mm) straight needles
-1 Stitch holder
-Tapestry needle
-4 x 11/16″ buttons
Sizes
Finished Bust: 30 (32, 36, 40, 44, 49, 53)”/76 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 124.5, 134.5)cm
Length: 19.5 (20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 23.5)”/49.5, 51, 52, 53.5, 54.5, 57, 59.5)cm
Shown modeled with 1″ negative ease.
Gauges
24 sts/32 rows = 4″/10cm in Texture stitch with US size 5 needles
30 sts/36 rows = 4″/10cm in 1×1 rib, slightly stretched with US size 4 needles
A kit for the Somerset Cardigan is available at One Planet Yarn and Fiber (pattern is included).
or purchase the pattern by clicking the button below
Materials
HandMaiden Fine Yarn Flaxen; (65% Silk/35% Linen, 100g, 273yds/250m); 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins Sangria
Actual yardage: 570(625, 690, 770, 840)yds/521 (572, 631, 704, 768)m
1 pair US 5 (3.75mm) straight needles
1 pair US 4 (3.5mm) straight needles
1 pair US 2 (2.75mm) straight needles
1 US size D (3.25mm) crochet hook
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
(2) 1/2″ buttons
2 small snaps
Sewing needles and thread
Size
30 (33, 36, 39, 42)”/76 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5)cm; shown in size 33″/84cm with 1.5″/4cm negative ease.
Finished measurements
Finished bust: 28.5 (31.5, 34.5, 37.5, 40.5)”/72.5 (80, 87.5, 95, 103)cm
Length: 18.75 (19.25, 20, 20.75, 21.5)”/47.5 (49, 51, 52.5, 54.5)cm
Gauges
24 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10cm in Stockinette St with US size 4 needles
20 sts and 32 rows = 4″/10cm in lace stitches with US size 5 needles
26 sts and 37 rows = 4″/10cm in 1×1 rib with US size 2 needles
Pattern is 18 pages long and includes:
- written and charted instructions for lace patterns
- detailed schematic
- fully charted neck shaping for each size (both right and left sides)
- suggestions for fit modification
- flat knit construction with minimal finishing (shoulder, side, and armhole seams only)
The Urban Wrap is a simple, cozy piece sure to spice up any wardrobe. The curved fronts and extra long ties add a modern flair to an otherwise standard wrap cardigan. A quick knit worked in worsted weight yarn and stockinette stitch, it makes a great showpiece for your favorite variegated and hand dyed yarns.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
-Lanas Puras Melosa Worsted: 100% Merino wool; 100g/215yd skein; 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins Passion
-1 pair US 8 (5mm) straight needles
-1 US 8 (5mm) 36″ or longer circular needle
-1 US I (5.5mm) crochet hook
-1 Stitch holder
-Tapestry needle
Sizes
Finished bust: 30 (33, 37, 41.5, 45, 49, 53)”/76 (84, 94, 105.5, 114.5, 124.5,134.5)cm
Length: 22.5 (23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5)”/57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 62, 65, 67.5)cm
Gauge
18 sts/24 rows = 4″/10cm in Stockinette stitch
A kit for the Urban Wrap is available at One Planet Yarn and Fiber (pattern is included).
or purchase the pattern by clicking on the button below
Materials:
Louet Gems Sport (100% Merino Wool, 100g, 225yds/205m); 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Caribbean Blue
Actual yardage: 986 (1021, 1127, 1171, 1261, 1404, 1521, 1651)yds
1 pair US 5 (3.75mm) 36″ or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 US size D (3.25mm) crochet hook
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Size:
Fits bust size: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 49, 53)”/84 (89, 94, 99, 104, 114, 124.5, 134.5)cm, shown in size 33″ with 0″ ease.
Finished Measurements:
Finished bust: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 49, 53)”/84 (89, 94, 99, 104, 114, 124.5, 134.5)cm
Length: 23 (23, 24, 24.5, 25, 26, 26.5, 27)”/58.5 (58.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 66, 67.5, 68.5)cm
Gauges:
24 sts and 31 rows = 4″/10cm in Stockinette stitch with US size 5 needles.
24 sts and 31 rows = 4″/10cm in drop stitch pattern with US size 5 needles, before dropping sts.
18 sts and 31 rows = 4″/10cm in drop stitch pattern, after dropping sts.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 32 [34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48]“
Length: 19 [19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21]“
Materials:
Rowan Kidsilk Haze [70% super kid mohair/30% silk; 229 yds/210, per 25g ball]; color: Jelly 597; 4 [4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6] balls
1 pair US size 4 (3.50mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 pair US size 3 (3.25mm) straight needles
1 US size 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needle
Waist yarn
Stitch holder
Five 5/8″ buttons
Gauge:
25 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10cm) in lace diamond pattern stitch using larger needles
by Melissa Wehrle
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 33.5 (36, 38.5, 43.5, 48.5, 54, 59)”/85 (91, 98, 110.5, 123, 137, 150)cm
Length: 29 (29.5, 30, 30.5, 31, 31.5, 32)”/74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81)cm
Materials:
- Fable Handknit Pure Baby Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca, 50g, 145yds/132m, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11,12) skeins Chocolate
-1 pair US size 5 (3.75mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 1 US size 5 (3.75mm) x 40″ circular needle
- 1 stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows = 4″/10cm in Flame Stitch with US size 5 (3.75mm) needle
Techniques Used:
- lace
- decreasing/increasing in pattern
- casting on extra stitches
- picking up stitches
- buttonholes
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