Sommaire pour Summer 2019 de Interweave Knits

Dear Reader, Ah, summertime knitting. I have such a strange relationship with knitting in the summer—as, I’m sure, many of you do. Some people happily knit through the warm season and don’t let it deter them from being any less prolific than the rest of the year. I, however, always tend to take a break in the summer in favor of reading more books and not melting into a puddle. Photographing garments for our summertime issue presents its own set of problems, as it tends to be scheduled in the winter because of our very early production schedule. So, we don’t often get to photograph the garments in the environments for which they were made. This issue was photographed in a studio in January, several months before landing on newsstands.…

The Van Damme Tee pairs luxurious baby yak and silk yarn with a simple texture for pleasant, relaxing knitting. The light, shawl-like fabric makes a drapey piece that can be layered or worn on its own. This tee is worked back and forth from the bottom up and seamed. YARN mYak Baby Yak Silk VAN DAMME TEE SARAH SOLOMON Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 35 (38½, 42, 46, 49½, 53)" circumference at underarm. Tee shown measures 38½ "; modeled with 5½ " of positive ease. Yarn mYak Baby Yak Silk (50% baby yak, 50% silk; 127 yd [116 m]/7?8 oz [25 g]): Ananda, 8 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle…

The Ocean City Pullover blends a quick-to-learn mesh pattern with two repeats of a lace motif inspired by sand dollars. Make this sweater with positive ease for a relaxed fit and enjoy the cotton-wool blend yarn for warm-weather wear. This pullover is worked in the round from the top down with raglan shaping. YARN Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay OCEAN CITY PULLOVER NICKY JENSEN Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 37 (41½, 48, 54½, 61)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37"; modeled with 5½ " of positive ease. Yarn Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay (50% cotton, 50% superwash merino wool; 262 yd [240 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #17 dew, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16", 24", and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).…

The Laguna Pullover features a half-brioche stitch pattern at the body edge and cuffs of the three-quarter sleeves. The body is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately; the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. YARN Purl Soho Mulberry Merino LAGUNA PULLOVER IRINA ANIKEEVA Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 38 (41½, 45¼, 48¾, 52½, 56)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 41½ "; modeled with 10" of positive ease. Yarn Purl Soho Mulberry Merino (80% extrafine merino wool, 20% mulberry silk; 247 yd [226 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1233MM baby fawn, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of…

The Kalaloch Pullover is the ultimate in relaxing beachwear. Lace patterns knit in a cotton-wool blend make this pullover a breathable, comfortable piece. The body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up to the yoke, then the pieces are joined for working the circular yoke. YARN BC Garn Bio Balance, distributed by Kelbourne Woolens KALALOCH PULLOVER KATE GAGNON OSBORN Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 42 (48, 54, 60, 66)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 48"; modeled with 15" of positive ease. Yarn BC Garn Bio Balance (55% organic wool, 45% organic cotton; 246 yd [225 m]/1. oz [50 g]): #bl05 marsh, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 40" circular (cir)…

Worked in two sandy colors of a merino-Tencel-cashmere blend, the elegant Cove Beach Pullover is easygoing thanks to the extra ease in the design. This pullover is worked in the round from the top down. The stockinette-stitch yoke is accented with a hint of lace across the bust. The lower body and sleeves are worked in dot stitch. YARN Willow & Lark Nest, distributed by LoveKnitting COVE BEACH PULLOVER CHERYL TOY Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 34. (37¾, 42¼, 46½, 49¾, 53½)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37¾ "; modeled with 4¾ " of positive ease. Yarn Willow & Lark Nest (69% merino wool, 20% Tencel, 11% cashmere; 126 yd [115 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #208 bark (MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 11, 12) balls; #200 snow drop…

Knitted in 100-percent linen, the tunic-length South Ocean Pullover begins with an I-cord cast-on, is worked flat in pieces and seamed, and finishes with an I-cord bind-off at the neckline. The body hemline and chest are worked in alternating stockinette and reverse stockinette stripes, and the other two sections of the body are worked in a simple linen stitch. YARN Louet North America Euroflax Sport SOUTH OCEAN PULLOVER SAMANTHA MACKAY Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 32 (36½, 40, 44½, 48, 52½, 56, 60½)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36½ "; modeled with 3½ " of positive ease. Yarn Louet North America Euroflax Sport (100% wet-spun linen; 270 yd [247 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): straw, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm)…

MALAQUITE TEE AMY GUNDERSON Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 32¾ (37¼, 42, 46½, 51, 55½, 60¼)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37¼ "; modeled with 5¾ " of positive ease. Yarn Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #16 taupe, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 21 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 26½ rows = 4" in Chart B patt. ? For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary. NOTES • The body of this pullover…

A handknitted version of the classic surfer sweater of the 1970s, the cotton-merino Baja Hoodie looks great on men and women. The pattern brings four colors of stripes and patterns together in harmony. The V-neck sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, and it has a front kangaroo pocket! YARN Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fleece BAJA HOODIE CHERYL TOY Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 37¼ (40¼, 42¾, 45¾, 48, 51, 53¼)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40¼ "; modeled with 4¼ " (man’s) and 10" (woman’s) of positive ease. Yarn Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #100 cotton ball (white; MC) and #005 cavern (black; CC1), 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins…

The Desert Sunset Shawl pattern uses a slip-stitch pattern to create gorgeous texture and to showcase the beautiful hand-dyed yarns in rich colorways. The triangular shawl starts with a garter tab and is worked from the center neck down and outward to the points. YARN Hedgehog Fibers Sock Yarn DESERT SUNSET SHAWL AMY CHRISTOFFERS Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 69" wide and 24" tall. Yarn Hedgehog Fibers Sock Yarn (90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): hunter (A), rusty nail (B), and swamp (C), 1 skein each. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle. Gauge 19 sts and 43 rows = 4"…

The elegant Cumberland Pullover is the perfect companion for beachside outings and events. The body and sleeves of this 100-percent merino pullover are worked in the round from the bottom up to the yoke, then the pieces are joined for working the raglan yoke. YARN Zitron Feinheit, distributed by Skacel CUMBERLAND PULLOVER CHERYL TOY Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 33¼ (38¼, 43½, 48, 52¾, 57¼)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 33¼"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn Zitron Feinheit (100% virgin superwash merino wool; 393 yd [359 m]/3. oz [100 g]): #1600 white, 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Needles Sizes 2. (3 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 24" and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if…

The Assateague Pullover features luscious cables in a blend of merino and nettle, a sustainable plant fiber that’s comfortable in both warm and chilly weather. The body and sleeves of this pullover are worked in the round from the bottom up to the yoke, then the pieces are joined for working the circular yoke. YARN Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Little Nettle Soft ASSATEAGUE PULLOVER ADRIENNE LARSEN Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 36¼ (40, 44¼, 48, 52¼)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36¼ "; modeled with 4¾ " of positive ease. Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Little Nettle Soft (68% superwash merino wool, 32% nettle fiber; 385 yd [350 m]/3. oz [100 g]): mama’s retro kitchen, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3…

The East Beach Tee was designed for style and comfort and to throw on over beachy attire. The oversized body is cropped with dolman sleeves and a wide boatneck that allows for a cheeky peek of swimsuit straps. This cotton-linen pullover is worked in two pieces from the bottom up. YARN Kelbourne Woolens Mojave EAST BEACH TEE MEGHAN KELLY Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 38 (41½, 44½, 51½, 54½, 58)" circumference at lower edge. Pullover shown measures 41½ "on model with 33" bust. Yarn Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yd [169 m]/1¾ [50 g]): #046 smoke gray (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #333 seafoam green (CC), 1 skein. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 60" circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 32"…

The twisted stitches of the Clearwater Coverup enhance a simple lace pattern that is easy to memorize. Minimal shaping allows the knitter to focus on the beauty of the lace as it flows from the needles. This coverup is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Stitches are decreased dramatically at the shoulders to create a gathered effect. YARN Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop CLEARWATER COVERUP AMY GUNDERSON Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 24¾ (28¼, 31¾, 35¼, 38¾, 42¼, 45¾)" back width. Coverup shown measures 24¾ " on model with 33" bust. Yarn Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (50% cotton, 50% bamboo; 292 yd [267 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #107 ocean, 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and…

The Grand Junction Shawl is created with a combination of stockinette, garter stitch, and mosaic-colorwork rows in a variety of bold colors. It’s a trendy, cute accessory to wear on a chilly night outdoors. This asymmetrical shawl is worked from one point and increased to the opposite long edge. YARN Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, distributed by Fairmount Fibers GRAND JUNCTION SHAWL EMILY WOOD Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 75" wide and 26½ " tall. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3014 natural (A) and #3316 terra cotta (rust; B), 2 skeins each; #3210 Tahiti (turquoise; C) and #3008 black (D), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7…

The semisolid and variegated colorways of the Tubac Stole are inspired by the blue sky and dry desert of the U.S. Southwest. This rectangular wrap is worked from the center out in rounds, beginning with Judy’s Magic Cast-On and increasing on the four corners. YARN Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Passion 8 TUBAC STOLE MONE DRÄGER Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 67" long and 20½ " wide. Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Passion 8 (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Abyssinian cat (golden brown; A) and adire (blue; B), 1 skein each; because it was there (blue/gray variegated; C), 2 skeins. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): two 60" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m);…

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