Knitscene Winter 2011

Beatriz Dress
Sarah Wilson

Sizes 25¼ (27, 30½, 34¼, 38)" underbust circumference, to fit sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust; shown in size 25¼"
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Scrumptious (70% angora, 30% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/35 g):
• #6801 blackberry pie, 13 (14, 16, 18, 21) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" and 32" circular (cir); additional 24" and 32" cir needles in same size or smaller than working needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Francisca Hat
Amanda Scheuzger

Sizes 20" brim circumference and 9½" tall
Yarn Classic Elite Lush (50% angora, 50% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g):
• #4466 peach fuzz, 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; charted patt = 5" wide
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Vera Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Sizes 31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )" bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)" front band; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes
Gauge 20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" decorative buttons
• Six ⅝" plain backing buttons

Zelda Cloche
Alexis Winslow

Sizes 20 (22½ )" head circumference; shown in larger size
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca, 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (MC), 1 skein
• #518 scarlet (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• ⅞" decorative button
• ⅝" plain backing button
• Sewing needle and thread for buttons

Canyon Mitts
Alexis Winslow

Size 6¼ (7¼ )" hand circumference and 6¾ (7½ )" long
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/ 50 g):
•#105s bougainvillea (MC, red), 1 skein
• #720s ash (B), 1 skein
• #146s pomegranate (C, burgundy), 1 skein
Gauge 36 (31) sts and 48 (42) rounds = 4" in St st
Tools
• For small: Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• For large: Size 2 (2.75 mm): set double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Nora Dress
Alexis Winslow

Sizes 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 50)" bust circumference, and 34 (38, 42, 47, 51, 56)" hip circumference shown in size 37" bust
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Wool (100% wool; 478 yd [437 m]/250 g):
• #8019 gray (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• #4171 dark brown (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s)
Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24" and 36" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Three ⅞" buttons

Jenica Pullover
Hilary Smith Callis

Sizes 32¾ (37, 40¾, 45, 48¾ )" bust; shown in size 32¾"
Yarn Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK (100% alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g):
• #229 mulberry (A), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g):
• #229 mulberry (B), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Gauge19 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st with 1 strand of each yarn held tog
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24–40" circular (cir) needle, depending on size and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m) (1 in contrasting color)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Ileana Pullover
Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Size 33½ (36¼, 39, 42, 44¾, 47½ )" bust; shown in size 33½"
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g):
• smoky quartz, 15 (17, 18, 20, 22, 24) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir needle (see Notes) and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Oana Shawl
Kirsten Kapur

Size 74" wide and 21" deep (not including fringe)
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #4400 sumac, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge12 sts and 20 rows = 4" over 8 st repeat of Chart 2
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook

Madalina Mittens
Mandy Powers

Sizes 8" hand circumference and 9¾" long
Yarn Louet Gems Fine/Sport Weight (100% wool; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
• #43 pewter (MC), 1 skein
• #47 terra cotta (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in chart patt
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Tereza Pullover
Melissa LaBarre

Sizes 33¾ (37½, 42½, 46¼, 49¾ )" bust; shown in size 33¾"
Yarn Louisa Harding Millais (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 65 yd [59 m]/50 g):
• #03 crumble (raspberry heather), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 11 (8 mm): 29" cir and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Waste yarn

Ramona Cowl
Melissa Lemmons

Size 24 (34¼ )" circumference and 6½ (8)" wide; shown in larger size
Yarn Austermann Step Classic (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1012 dark silver (MC), 1 (2) skein(s)
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1536 Fuchsienbeet (CC), 1 skein
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Gauge 37½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt from chart
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) (see Notes)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Spare cir needle or dpn same size or smaller than main needle(s)
• Yarn needle

Miercoles Tam
Quenna Lee

Size 22¾ (24¾ )" brim circumference (fully stretched), 28¾ (31¼ )" circumference at widest point, and 7¾ (8)" tall; shown in smaller size
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Worsted (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g):
• #SW90 northern lights, 1 skein
Gauge 17 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in seed st on larger needle; 9 sts of cable panel = 2" wide
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Geraldine Cardigan
Sara Schmidt

Size 36½ (40, 44½, 49, 52½ )" bust; shown in size 36½"
Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [113 m]/50 g):
• avocado, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Eight ⅞" buttons

Petra Shawl
Angela Tong

Sizes 46" wide and 23" deep at center point
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino wool; 200 yd [182 m]/110 g):
• terra, 3 skeins
Gauge 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 47" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 47" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Four ¾" buttons (optional)

Pomes Beret
Kerrie James

Size 20" brim circumference
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool 4 ply (100% wool; 174 yd [160 m]/50 g):
• #451 porcelaine, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge29 sts and 40 rows = 4" in rev St st
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• 11" circle or 9" pie plate for blocking

Stanmore Cardigan
Connie Chang Chinchio

Sizes 32½ (35, 38½, 41½, 44, 47½, 51)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g):
• #2150 fig, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• ½" button (optional)
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook (optional)
• Yarn needle

Wragby Cardigan
Carol Feller

Size 34¾ (38, 41, 45, 49¾, 52½ )" bust, worn open; shown in size 38"
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash (100% merino; 218 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #29 raisin, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins (for ¾ -sleeve version); 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins (for full-sleeve version)
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Bermondsey Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

Size 29½ (34½, 37½, 42½, 45½, 50½, 53½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 37½"
Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino; 104 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #74 polvoriento, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Netherleigh Cardigan
Amy Christoffers

Sizes 35 (39½, 43¾, 47½, 51)" bust, including front band; shown in size 35"
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool (100% wool; 136 yd [125 m]/50 g):
• #71 burgundy (MC), 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) skeins
• #1362 light grey (CC), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Nevis Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

Sizes 27 (29½, 33, 36, 39½, 42, 45, 48½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 27"
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g):
• #158 cognac, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Uxbridge Cardigan
Kyoko Nakayoshi

Size 32¾ (36¼, 39, 42¾, 45¾ )" bust; shown in size 32¾"
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance (50% alpaca, 50% fine wool; 180 yd [164 m]/57 g):
• #7368 rosehip, 9 (13, 15, 18, 20) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in moss st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle