Interweave Knits -julkaisun Fall 2020 -irtonumeron sisällysluettelo

Reminiscent of fiery leaves against an autumn sky, the Moby Hat is the perfect stunner piece. Knitted in two shades of self-shading yarn, the colorful patterning is further enhanced by the crossed stitches, which almost look embossed upon the surface. YARN Freia Fine Handpaints Shawl Ball Fingering, provided by Jimmy Beans Wool PATTERN page 28 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 17½ (19½, 21¼, 23¼)" circumference and 9¾ " tall. Hat shown measures 17½ ". Yarn Freia Fine Handpaints Shawl Ball Fingering (100% Merino wool; 430 yd [393 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): Aurora (blue; A) and Flare (red; B), 1 ball each. Yarn provided by Jimmy Beans Wool. Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle…

With colorwork reminiscent of gold filigree, the Newsom Pullover is a gorgeous take on a wardrobe staple. Knitted in heathered 100% virgin wool, this sweater is worked from the top down and uses short-row shaping to create the flattering high-low hem. YARN Harrisville Designs Shetland PATTERN page 36 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 33½ (39, 40¾, 45½, 51¼, 55¼, 59½, 65)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 39". Yarn Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% virgin wool; 217 yd [198 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #82 Straw (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #52 Toffee (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir). Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 32" cir and…

Inspired by the unusual textures of puffball mushrooms, the Braiden Pullover uses a quilted stitch pattern and reverse stockinette stitch to create a highly textural surface. The body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up and then joined to work the circular yoke. YARN HiKoo Simplinatural, distributed by Skacel PATTERN page 74 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 35 (40½, 43, 48½, 51, 56½, 59, 64½)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40½ ". Yarn Hi Koo Simplinatural (40% baby alpaca, 40% fine Merino wool, 20% mul - berry silk; 183 yd [167 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #046 Crimson, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir)…

1 GREEN MOUNTAIN SPINNERY SIMPLY FINE SKINNIES Content: 60% Targhee wool, 40% fine kid mohair | Colors: #9371 Stargazer and #9381 Golden Hour | Put-up: 224 yd (205 m)/1¾ oz (50 g) | Recommended Needle Size: Size 1–8 (2.25–5 mm) Mohair adds a soft sheen and light halo to this plush single-ply yarn, which is spun in Vermont from American-raised fiber. It comes in a variety of dyed and natural colors, all nicely suited to timeless lace shawls and lightweight yoked cardigans. www.spinnery.com 2 HALCYON YARN DECO RUG WOOL Content: 100% wool | Colors: #0090 and #0150 | Put-up: 115 yd (105 m)/4 oz (113 g) | Recommended Needle Size: Size 10–10½ (6–6.5 mm) Colorwork projects work up in a flash in bulky-weight yarns. This crunchy, sturdy yarn is designed…

Rustic wool and cables go together perfectly in the nearly seamless Pinyon Pullover. Asymmetrical cable patterning keeps things interesting, while bobbles add a touch of whimsy. The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, and stitches for the sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down. YARN Jamieson’s Double Knitting, distributed by Simply Shetland PATTERN page 62 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 36. (40, 43., 47, 50., 54., 57., 61.)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40". Yarn Jamieson’s Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool; 82 yd [75 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #1190 Burnt Umber, 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29) balls. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32"…

With a repeating pattern of leaves that each flow vertically into the next, the cozy Glover Wrap captures the essence of autumnal knitting. Knitted in a 100% wool yarn, this wrap begins with a provisional cast-on at the center, and both halves are worked in the opposite direction from each other. The wrap pairs perfectly with jeans and a turtleneck for a casual look, or it can be dressed up with a swishy skirt. YARN Brown Sheep Company Prairie Spun DK PATTERN page 70 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 21" wide and 62½ " long, excluding fringe. Yarn Brown Sheep Company Prairie Spun DK (100% wool; 256 yd [234 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #DK60 Lilac, 5 skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain…

Inspired by the colors of Northern California and Bavaria, the delightfully soft Palmer Cardigan is a stunning work of stranded knitting. This sweater begins with the collar at the back neck, then stitches are picked up along the collar and cast on for the shoulders, and the piece is worked seamlessly from the top down. Short-rows are used to shape the shoulders and lower edge. YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport PATTERN page 32 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 39½ (43½, 47, 52, 54½, 59, 63, 66½)" circumference at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 43½ ". Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport (100% superwash Merino wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #292 Ganache (dark brown; MC), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls; #817 Aran (cream;…

FLOATS The term “stranded knitting” comes from the loose strand, or float, of unused yarn that is carried across the back of the work. It’s important that the floats are just the right length. If they are too long, the extra yarn will work itself to the right side, and the stitch at each end of the float will be too big. If they are too short, the piece will pucker, and no amount of blocking will correct it. To create a float that is the right length, spread out the stitches on your right needle just before you change colors. They should be about as wide as the stitches in the previous rounds. Then work the first stitch of the new color—this is the yarn that creates the float.…

These days, knitting in a class setting might be considered odd, but it didn’t used to be. Knitting in American life has always experienced peaks and valleys of popularity. I do know it can be unnerving to professors, especially non-knitters who may not understand that I can pay attention and knit at the same time. Occasionally, even knitters are suspicious! Nancy Clark, writing in the anthology KnitLit Too (Potter Craft, 2010), recounted a story from the first class she ever taught. Passing out the syllabus, she sees three young women: “As I bent over to hand them the sheets, I noticed something so shocking, I actually stepped back to get a better look. They had knitting bags on their laps!” To her credit, Clark lets the young women continue, and…