Knitsceneの Spring 2020 の目次

GARTER STITCH doesn’t get old. I confess there was a time when I stuck my nose up at it because I had moved onto more advanced, “better” knitting techniques. It took me awhile to come back to it, but ultimately I did because of the comfort, peace, and mindfulness it fosters. It’s a consistent way to get back into the process of knitting for the knitting itself, and it’s a reminder of why I started this craft to begin with. The repetitive motion of working only knit stitches is meditative and calming. But you, reader, already know that. Connect with the knitscene team and our other knitting titles at www.interweave.com. Garter stitch has been making a comeback in this community over the past few years as well, with projects that…

SIGNATURE NEEDLE ARTS DOUBLE-POINTED NEEDLES If you’ve knit long enough, you’ve probably experienced the tragedy of having a stitch slip right off your needle while you weren’t looking. Signature Needle Arts double-pointed needles feature a Slip/Grip needle stalk, keeping your stitches safely away from the perilous needle points until you need them. Needle-size information is easily visible along every needle in the set, so you’ll never need a sizer to know you’ve grabbed the correct ones. In addition, Signature Needle Arts offers monogramming for their needles—if you’re looking for the perfect gift for an avid knitter in your life, a set of these would be ideal! www.signatureneedlearts.com CHIAOGOO TWIST SHORTIES INTERCHANGEABLE SYSTEM ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties are perfect for small, light yarn projects. Each interchangeable set comes with both 2- and…

Requiring one skein each of four colors, the Trilateral Cowl is worked in three sections, starting with six garter-stitch triangle panels that are joined to one another as they are worked. Then, the rectangle and triangle borders are worked across the bottom and top of the cowl. The Merino, silk, and yak-blend yarn is warm and soft against the skin. Yarn The Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport Finished Size 34" circumference and 14½ " high. Yarn The Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport (65% superwash Merino wool, 20% mulberry silk, 15% yak; 325 yd [297 m]/3¾ oz [105 g]): Wintry Mix (light gray; A), Choo-Choo (charcoal; B), Cake Plate (mauve; C), and Bohemian Blue (navy; D), 1 skein each. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to…

An ideal sweater for spring, the Garter Grooves Cardigan is an excellent layering piece. Knitted in a delicious blend of organic cotton and organic Merino wool, this cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up with faux side seams and garter-stitch edgings. The simple garter stripe pattern—worked only on the back—makes it texturally engaging. Yarn O-Wool Balance Finished Size 18 (19¾, 21¾, 23½, 25½, 27¼)" back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 19¾ " on model with 32½ " bust. Yarn O-Wool Balance (50% certified organic Merino wool, 50% certified organic cotton; 130 yd [120 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): Azurite, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions…

Knitted in a delightfully sheepy blend of mohair and wool, the Arced Shawl is perfect to snuggle into on chilly spring nights. The shawl features a simple welt pattern on the body with short-row shaping to create the curved shape. A cable pattern—complete with knitted-in and raveled fringe—borders the lower edge. Yarn Peace Fleece Worsted Finished Size 25" high (excluding fringe), 41½ " along upper edge, and 85" along lower edge. Yarn Peace Fleece Worsted (80% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool, 20% mohair; 200 yd [183 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Volgassipi Blue, 6 skeins. Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 13 sts and 22 rows = 4" in…

The warm and comfortable Currents Shawl aims to solve a common shawl problem: fatigue. Since the shawl is knitted starting from the wide end, the rows grow shorter and more manageable as you work. Not only that, but the varied textures make this engaging all the way through! Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort Finished Size 45" wide at CO edge, 54" tall, and 70" along diagonal shaped edge. Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (80% fine wool, 20% organic cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz [58 g]): Juniper, 7 skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular needle (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 20½ sts and 34 rows = 4" in Garter Spine patt (see Notes);…

The lightweight Netted Tank Top shows off the great qualities of 100% hemp yarn. The pattern, which is available in nine sizes, is worked in the round from the bottom up and is mostly stockinette stitch aside from a triangular drop stitch panel at the back neck. Throw a flannel over this lovely layering piece on chilly spring mornings or wear over a long-sleeved shirt. Yarn Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting allhemp3 Finished Size 25¼ (29, 32½, 36¼, 38½, 43, 46½, 50¾, 54)" circumference at underarm. Tank shown measures 32½ "; modeled with zero ease. Yarn Lanaknits Hemp For Knitting allhemp3 (100% long-fiber hemp; 165 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #25 Dusty Rose, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24–32" circular…

Knitted with a lovely, drapey alpaca-silk blend yarn, the Peaks & Valleys Shawl is lightweight yet warm enough for those colder spring days. Style this shawl in a number of different ways to find the right level of coverage on any spring day. Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk Finished Size 38 (48½)" tall, 31 (39½)" wide at BO edge, and 49 (62½)" along diagonal-shaped edge. Shawl shown measures 48½ " tall. Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #129 Amethyst, 3 (4) skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt of repeated st…

The Trilogies Hat & Cowl set is worked in a plush cotton-and-Merino yarn all in garter stitch, using a simple three-row stripe pattern. The cowl begins with a provisional cast-on and is grafted in garter stitch, and the hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. Yarn Berroco Arno Finished Size Cowl: 47" circumference and 12¾ " wide. Hat: 18 (19½, 20¾)" circumference at brim and 9½ " tall. Hat shown measures 20¾ ". Yarn Berroco Arno (57% cotton, 43% Merino wool; 159 yd [145 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5022 Rose (pink; A), #5036 Wisteria (light purple; B), and #5033 Twilight Blue (C), 2 balls each. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Hat only: Size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn).…

The Ellipsoidal Shawl begins with a garter tab cast-on and is worked from the center neck down and outward. The pattern features cables, lace, and a gorgeous fluted border. This charming one-skein shawl in a superwash Merino, cashmere, and nylon blend is one you’ll want to knit again and again. Yarn Anzula Cloud Finished Size 41" wide along upper edge and 18" tall at center point. Yarn Anzula Cloud (80% superwash Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 575 yd [525 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Irene, 1 skein. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle. Gauge 28 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st. For…

Worked in a luxuriously airy blend of recycled silk, Merino wool, and cashmere, the Gauzy Tee is a must-knit this spring. The back of this lightweight, wide tee is worked from the top down, then stitches for the front are picked up along the back shoulder, and the front is worked to the bottom where a knitted-on lace edging is worked sideways. Yarn Shibui Knits Pebble Finished Size 38 (42, 45½, 49½, 53½, 57, 61)" circumference at underarm. Tee shown measures 45½ "; modeled with 14½ " of positive ease. Yarn Shibui Knits Pebble (48% recycled silk, 36% fine Merino wool, 16% cashmere; 224 yd [205 m]/ 7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #2038 Cove, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 24" circular…

The Darts Pullover is a classic drop-shoulder sweater with a lovely textured “dart” detail on the front and back. The body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up. Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Sebago Finished Size 33 (36½, 40¼, 44, 47¾, 51½, 55)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 33"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Sebago (100% Australian Merino superwash wool; 146 yd [133 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #240 Cosmos, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle. Gauge 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st. For…

The Herbage Tee is a gorgeously simple stockinette-stitch tee with leaf-lace borders at the bottom of the body and short-sleeve cuffs. The body of this tee is worked from the bottom up, starting with the lace split hems worked back and forth, then the hems are joined and the body is worked in the round. The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up. Yarn Knit Picks Lindy Chain Finished Size 32½ (37, 41¼, 45½, 49¾, 54¼)" circumference at underarm. Tee shown measures 37"; modeled with 4" of positive ease. Yarn Knit Picks Lindy Chain (70% linen, 30% Pima cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/1¾ [50 g]): #U536 Harbor, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) and set of…

The cotton Crosswise Top is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. The pattern features a mesh pattern in the yoke and heel stitch in the body and sleeves. The bubble sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down to the cuffs. Yarn Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton, distributed by Kingfisher Yarn & Fibre Finished Size 33½ (37½, 40, 42½, 45½, 49½, 51¼)" circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 33½ "; modeled with ½ " of positive ease. Yarn Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton (100% cotton; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #250 Fog, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Kingfisher Yarn & Fibre. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32"…

A knitted shawl can’t get much smooshier than the Arrows Shawl, a gorgeous combination of garter stitch and lace edgings. This shawl is worked from the narrow end to the wide end, knitting up quickly in a worsted-weight wool-nylon blend. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Alegría Grande, distributed by Fairmount Fibers Finished Size 63" wide along diagonal and 45" tall along short edge. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Alegría Grande (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 197 yd [180 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #AG2149 Petal, 5 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 19 sts and 34 rows = 4" in garter st. For techniques you don’t know, please…

Worked differently than most knitted hats, the cleverly constructed Alongside Slouch begins with a narrow garter-stitch panel worked back and forth. Then, stitches are picked up along each side of the center panel, and the crown is shaped with increases. The other side of the hat mirrors the first side, with crown decreases, then side stitches joined to the center panel using short-rows and a perpendicular join. There is no “front” or “back” to this hat—wear it any way you like. Yarn Fyberspates Vivacious 4Ply Finished Size 17½ (19, 20½)" circumference and 8¾ (9, 9¼)" high. Hat shown measures 19". Yarn Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply (100% superwash Merino wool; 399 yd [365 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #607 Deep Aqua, 1 skein. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle…

The Swingy Top is knitted in a delightfully smooth blend of superwash Merino wool, mohair, and silk, making it both warm and light. The variegated yarn shines in the stockinette-stitch body, while the chevron-inspired hem pattern gives it an elevated elegance. Yarn SweetGeorgia Yarns Mohair Silk DK Finished Size 30½ (35, 38½, 42¼, 45¾, 49½, 53¾)" circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 35"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn SweetGeorgia Yarns Mohair Silk DK (90% superwash Merino wool, 5% super kid mohair, 5% silk; 218 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): London Fog, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m);…

If you’ve ever wanted to learn side-to-side knitting (see the article on page 40), the Sidelong Tee might be the perfect opportunity! This relaxed piece, which is knitted side-to-side from sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff, features a garter-stitch texture gradient at the center front. Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Finished Size 38½ (41½, 45½, 49½, 52½, 56½)" circumference at underarm. Tee shown measures 41½ "; modeled with 9" of positive ease. Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% Pima cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3797 Dark Sea Foam, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Needle Size 2½ (3 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and…