Knitscene Summer 2011

windsor cardi
amy christoffers

Sizes 34½ (40, 45¾, 51¼)"bust; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton (50% wool, 50% cotton; 123 yd [113 m]/50 g): • #941 clear, 8 (10, 11, 13) skeins Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 6 (6, 7, 7) 1½" buttons

strafford tee
amy christoffers

Sizes 29¾ (32¼, 35, 37¾, 40¼, 43, 45¾, 48¼)" bust; shown in size 32¼"
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): • #29 orange, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

shelburne scarf
amy christoffers

Sizes 10" wide and 75" long, not including fringe
Yarn Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd [166 m]/50 g):
• #112 pomegranate (MC), 2 skeins
• #117 sorbet (CC1), 1 skein
• #136 nasturtium (CC2), 1 skein
• #125 Carrie’s yellow (CC3), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) 36" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• Crochet hook (optional)

vergennes pullover
amy christoffers

Sizes 30½ (33½, 36½, 39½, 42½, 45¾, 48¾)" bust; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu (60% wool, 40% bamboo; 620 yd [566 m]/226 g):
• mossay (green), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in patt st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" and 16" cir needles and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

genesee cardigan
tabetha hedrick

Sizes 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust; shown in size 38"
Yarn Austermann Natura (46% wool, 28% bamboo, 12% cotton, 7% alpaca, 7% mohair; 109 yd [100 m]/ 50 g):
• #15 eggplant, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Removable markers (m)
• Yarn needle

loon island shawl
sarah fama

Sizes 60" wide and 28" deep, after blocking
Yarn Sundara Yarn Silk Lace (100% silk; 1,000 yd [914 m]/100 g):
• flower studies #1, 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 33 rows = 4" in squares patt
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Removable marker (optional)
• Fine smooth yarn for lifeline (optional)
• Yarn needle

mayville cardigan
sarah fama

Sizes 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport (100% superwash wool; 200 yd [183 m]/70 g):
• #310 catalpa (yellow/green multi), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in patt st, blocked
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

french creek skirt
laura birek

Sizes 37½ (40½, 46½, 53½, 59½, 65, 69½)" wide, to fit 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" hip circumference and 18 (18½, 19½, 20, 21, 21½, 22½)" long; shown in size 37½"
Yarn Classic Elite Katydid (100% organic cotton ribbon; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g):
• #7339 Winslow’s hat (olive), 6 (6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Split-ring marker or safety pin
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook

seneca shrug
michele rose orne

Size 17¾ (19¾, 21½, 23¾, 25¾)" back width at underarm, to fit 35½ (39½, 43, 47½, 51½)" bust; shown in size 17¾"
Yarn Swans Island Fingering (100% organic merino; 525 yd [480 m]/100 g):
• #YF109 spring green, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 25 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st; 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in fern lace patt
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

mountour falls cardigan
melissa j. goodale

Sizes 36½ (40, 44½, 48, 52½)" bust; shown in size 36½"
Yarn Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g):
• #3620 trellis green, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

lodi cardigan
tanis gray

Sizes 31¼ (35¼, 39¼, 43¼, 47¼)" bust; shown in size 31¼"
Yarn Classic Elite Solstice (70% organic cotton, 30% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/ 50 g):
• #2381 brass button, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 ( 4.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Six ¾" buttons
• Markers (m)

sackets harbor pullover
hannah fettig

Sizes 33¾ (37, 40, 44, 48)" bust; shown in size 33¾"
Yarn Louet Mooi (70% rayon from bamboo, 15% bison, 15% cashmere; 350 yd [320 m]/50 g):
• #05 amber, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Gauge 28 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

sigma tee
melissa wehrle

Sizes 33 (35, 37, 39, 43, 47)" bust; shown in size 33"
Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #20 cantaloupe, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

joule pullover
mercedes tarasovich-clark

Sizes 32 (36, 39, 43, 47)" bust; shown in size 32"
Yarn Gedifra Samina (75% wool, 25% nylon; 165 yd [150 m]/50 g): • #4344 salmon, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

heliosphere tank
rosemary (romi) hill

Sizes 34½ (36½, 38½, 40½, 42½, 44½, 46½, 48½)" bust; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Berroco Seduce (47% rayon, 25% linen, 17% silk, 11% nylon; 100 yd [92 m]/40 g):
• #4463 raspberry, 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 37 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 24" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

penumbra tee
coralie meslin

Sizes 31½ (35, 38½, 42, 46)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Tahki Cotton Tweed (72% cotton, 14% viscose, 8% nylon, 6% polyester; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #002 brown, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 3 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Removable marker (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

radian yoke
wendy bernard

Sizes 32 (34¼, 36¼, 40¾, 46½, 50¼, 52¼)" bust; shown in size 34¼"
Yarn Classic Elite Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/50 g):
• #7760 Delos (tan), 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st; 22 sts and 16 rows = 4" in Turkish st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn to be used as stitch holders
• Yarn needle

rayleigh tee
mandy moore

Sizes 31¾ (35¾, 40, 44¼, 48½, 52¾, 57)" bust; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn O-Wool Balance (50% organic merino, 50% organic cotton; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g):
• #4008 ruby, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13) skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st; 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in twisted 1×1 rib
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–32" circular (cir) needle, depending on size
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

mie pullover
sarah fama

Sizes 30½ (34½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½)" bust; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Cascade Cotton Rich DK (64% cotton, 36% nylon; 135 yd [123 m]/50 g):
• #1457 cheddar, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
•Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
•Markers (m)
•Yarn needle

insignia shawl
cecily glowik macdonald

Size 18¾" at widest point (neck to lower back point) and 69" long from end to end
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/50 g):
• #CW-345 gold dust, 3 skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 26 rows = 4" in garter stripe patt, alternating needle sizes, as directed
Tools
•Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
•Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 29" cir needle
•Yarn needle

astrolabe vest
cecily glowik macdonald

Size 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g):
• #3110 stellar, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 11 (8 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

starboard cape
courtney kelley

Size 15¾ (17½)" circumference at neck edge, 80 (90¾)" circumference at hem, and 12 (14½)" long (either length can be worked for either circumference; see Notes); shown in smaller size and 12" long
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g):
• macaw, 3 (4) skeins for shorter length; 4 skeins for longer length Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 20 sts and 37 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; 22 sts and 59 rows = 4" in garter st on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.25 mm): 2 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Two 1" shank buttons
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

embassy scarf
amy polcyn

Size 16" wide and 65" long, after blocking
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% merino; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g):
• #61 butter, 2 skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 19 rows = 4" in drop st and garter patt
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Yarn needle

champlain cap
cecily glowik macdonald

Size 19" brim circumference
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [95 m]/50 g):
• #9 sunshine, 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• One 5/8" button

clipper mitts
izumi ouchi

Size 7½" hand circumference and 12½" long
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g):
• #20 teal (A), 1 ball
• #31 khaki (B), 1 ball
Yarn distributed by CNS
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle or double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

figurehead shawl
alexis winslow

Size 34" wide across upper edge and 10½" deep at center
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g):
• #7502 grass (A), 1 skein
• #7506 toast (B), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 17 sts and 38 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• One 5/8" button
• Sewing needle and thread