Knitscene Fall 2011

Pinstripe Pullover
Amy Herzog

Sizes 30½ (32½, 35, 37, 38½, 40½, 43, 46½, 51, 54½)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6209 (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hanks
• #6204 (CC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) hanks
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder (optional)
• Yarn needle

Cooke Cardigan
Amy Herzog

Sizes 30½ (32, 34½, 36, 38½, 40, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½)" bust; shown in size 32"
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #270 Ipe, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18) balls
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 40" circular (cir) needle for collar
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 6 (4mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Cornsilk Pullover
Amy Herzog

Sizes 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 54)" bust; shown in size 34"
Yarn Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/ 50 g):
• #5343 cornsilk, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) hanks
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Lepidoptera Cardigan
Anne Kuo Lukito

Sizes 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 46¼, 50¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 33¼ "
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Lace (70% baby alpaca, 25% silk, 5% cashmere; 439 yd [404 m]/50 g):
• #L2103 Rosetta pink, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 28-st Lace Panel = 4¼" on larger needles, using 2 strands
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) 40" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Mariposa Mitts
Melissa Wehrle

Size 7½" circumference and 9½" long
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g):
• #23 pagoda, 1 skein
Gauge 38 sts and 50 rows in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Eight ½" buttons

Hawkmoth Pullover
Debbie O’Neill

Sizes 31½ (35, 38½, 42, 46, 49½)" bust circumference; shown in size 35"
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Nirvana (100% extrafine merino; 372 yd [340 m]/ 25 g):
• #16 dark chocolate, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Charlemont Cardigan
Elisabeth Parker

Sizes 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)" bust, buttoned; shown in size 37"
Yarn Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #9562 coffee bean heathers (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
• #9442 baby rose heather (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Four ⅞" buttons
• Stitch holders

Colfax Shawl
Angela Tong

Size 60" wide and 27" deep at center point, after blocking
Yarn Zitron Lifestyle (100% extrafine merino wool; 170 yd [156 m]/50 g):
• #59 grass, 4 balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in eyelet patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook

East Hale Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Size 37½ (41¼, 45¼, 49)" chest circumference, closed; shown in size 41¼"
Yarn Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (100% undyed Peruvian Highland wool; 478 yd [437 m]/ 250 g):
• #8019 antique, 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 16½ sts and 22½ rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" cir needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 20" separating zipper
• Sewing pins
• Sewing needle and matching thread

Morrison Cardigan
Cassie Miller

Sizes 35½ (40½, 45, 50, 54½)" bust circumference; shown in size 35½"
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca D.K. (100% baby alpaca; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g):
• #401 gray (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls
• #1281 dark red (CC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" in textured stripe patt
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Montview Cardigan
Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

Sizes 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust, buttoned; shown in size 35"
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 95 yd [87 m]/50 g):
• #728 dusty, 12 (14, 17, 19, 21) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in reverse St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Waste yarn in same weight as yarn
• 4 markers (m) of one color and 4 m of a second color
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" buttons
• Six snap fasteners
• Sewing needle and matching sewing
• Thread

Speer Cap
Rose Beck

Size 17½ (19, 20½)" circumference; shown in 19" circumference
Yarn Quince & Co. Osprey (100% wool; 170 yd [155 m]/100 g):
• nasturtium, 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 20 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt stitch on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir and double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Southmoor Hat
Erica Jackofsky

Size 18 (19, 20)" head circumference at brim, buttoned; shown in 19" circumference
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (20% organic cotton, 80% wool; 180 yd [164 m]/2 oz [56.5 g]):
• #6989 navy, 1 (1, 2) skein(s)
Gauge 21 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Three ½" buttons
• Yarn needle

Alameda Cowl
Jocelyn J. Tunney

Size 25" long and 9" tall
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #4401 barn, 4 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge 14 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller spare cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle
• Eight ⅞" buttons

Lowry Pullover
Avril Lang

Sizes 21¾ (24¾, 27¾, 30½, 33½, 36¼, 39¼)" bust circumference, to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" bust (see Notes); shown in size 24¾"
Yarn Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
• #63 candy apple red, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 33 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in patt st, relaxed; 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in patt st, stretched
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Four ¾" buttons (optional)

Whittier Hat
Anne Kuo Lukito

Size 16¾" circumference at brim and 9" tall
Yarn Schulana Cortina Nuvole (70% merino wool, 30% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g):
• #52 moss green, 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 9 sts and 11 rnds = 4" in mesh patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): two 16" circular (cir) needles
• Size 13 (9 mm): two 16" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Five ¾" buttons
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread
• Contrasting waste yarn for CO

Abbey Pullover
Lien Ngo

Sizes 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)" bust; shown in size 34"
Yarn Rowan Kid Classic (70% lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon; 153 yd [140 m]/ 50 g):
• #855 smudge (gray), 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Counterfort Pullover
Melissa J. Goodale

Size 34½ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 50¾)" bust; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Cascade Yarns Cash Vero DK (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g):
• #040 rose pink, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Live Oak Shawlette
Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Size About 43" wide and 18" long
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino; 395 yd [361 m]/114 g):
• glazed pecan, 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• T-pins
• Yarn needle
• Blocking wires

Bernhardt Cardigan
Erica Schlueter

Sizes 36 (40½ , 44, 48, 52)" bust; shown in size 36"
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri alpaca, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #417 seamist (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g):
• #103 plume (CC), 2 skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles with MC; 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Vine Lace edging patt on smaller needle with CC
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Gismonda Vest
Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Sizes 31½ (34, 37, 41, 43½, 46½, 50½)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped; shown in size 34"
Yarn Brown Sheep Shepherd’s Shades (100% wool; 131 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #SS542 marsh grass, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Grand Palais Shawl
Tanis Gray

Size 74" wide and 25" deep at center point, including lace edging
Yarn Tahki Yarns Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #1 natural, 4 hanks
Gauge 8 sts and 20 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 15 (10 mm): Two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle