Sweaters
there is nothing quite as satisfying as wearing your hand knit sweater
CABLES, BRIOCHE, COLORWORK, OR LACE - WHICH ADVENTURE WILL YOU CHOOSE TODAY?
Carrick Bend
Update your fall wardrobe with this modern take on the traditional cabled cardigan. The sweater is kept minimal with stockinette stitch and ribbed edgings to let the cable around the yoke take center stage.
Yarn Carrick Bend is worked in a sport weight polwarth/silk blend at 19 sts/28 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Miss Babs Killington in Moss.
Size finished bust circumference 31¾ (36¾ , 40, 43½, 48½, 53½)”. Intended to be worn with 1–3" positive ease.
Photos by Miss Babs
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Rock Rose
This casual top down pullover combines beautiful modern colorwork with comfort knitting.
Yarn Rock Rose is worked in a worsted weight wool at 20 sts/28 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in North Light Fibers Atlantic in Sea Lion and Rock Rose.
Size finished bust circumference 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 55 ½, 62)”. Intended to be worn with 2-4" positive ease.
Photos by North light Fibers
Purchase Kit from North Light Fibers
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Helenium
The botanical brioche colorwork yoke is the focus of this cozy pullover.
Yarn Helenium is worked in a worsted weight merino/nylon/angora/alpace/silk blend at 19 sts/28 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Hikoo Kenzie in Seal and Bayberry.
Size finished bust circumference 32¾ (36¼, 40½, 44¾, 48¾, 54)”. Intended to be worn with 2–4" positive ease.
Photos by Crissy Jarvis
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Woodbury
A classic cardigan with beautiful leaf lace patterning.
Yarn Woodbury is worked in a fingering weight yarn at 22 sts/32 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Flame.
Size finished bust circumference 32½ (36, 39½, 43, 48¼, 52½)”. Intended to be worn with 1–3" positive ease.
Photos by Crissy Jarvis
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Pismo Beach Pullover
This pullover showcases light-weight fibers, simple lace, easy finishing, and knitter-friendly construction.
Yarn Pismo Beach is worked in a sport weight alpaca/linen/tencel at 27 sts/34 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Plymouth Yarn Linaza in Taupe.
Size finished bust circumference 34¾ (37¾, 40½, 43½, 46¼, 50¼)”. Intended to be worn with 3–4" positive ease.
photo by Harper Point Photography
Amherst
This raglan pullover is an athleisure classic. Featuring one-color and two-color brioche and an applied I-cord, it is also a great introduction to brioche knitting.
Yarn Amherst is worked in a worsted weight yarn at 18 sts/24 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in HiKoo Simplinatural in Grey Flannel and Slate.
Size finished bust circumference 34¼ (38¾, 42¼, 45¾, 50¼)”. Intended to be worn with 3–6" positive ease.
photo by Harper Point Photography
Purchase pattern at Interweave.com
Truro
Wide ribbing and simple cables add just enough texture to embellish your favorite handprinted yarn.
Yarn Truro is worked in a DK weight yarn at 24 sts/32 rows over 4"/10 cm in the ribbing pattern. Shown in Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Superwash Merino DK in Russian Blue.
Size finished bust circumference 35¼ (38¾, 42¾, 47¼, 51¼)”. Intended to be worn with 3–4" positive ease.
photo by Harper Point Photography
Wrought
Intricate cables and stockinette stitch give a little twist to this classic pullover.
Yarn Wrought is worked in a DK weight yarn at 21 sts/31 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Hazel Knits Lively DK in Iris.
Size finished bust circumference 33¾ (37¾, 41½, 45¼, 49¾, 53¾, 57½)”. Intended to be worn with 2–4" positive ease.
Photo by Fanny Lafontaine-Jacob
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Katherine Cardigan
A chic asymmetrical open cardigan featuring JUL Latch Closures. The stockinette-stitch body of this raglan is accented by strong lines along both the raglan shaping and the edgings to create a stylish layering piece.
Yarn Katherine is worked in a sport weight yarn at 25 sts/37 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Classic Elite Yarns MountainTop Mohawk Wool in Fog.
Size finished bust circumference 32 (36, 39½, 44, 48½)”. Intended to be worn with 3-4" positive ease.
Published in the Spring/Summer 2016 issue of Knit.Wear Magazine
photo by Interweave Knits
$6.50 , pattern PDF download
Tucker
A distinctive cable travels horizontally around the yoke of the otherwise spare and minimalistic pullover. This infinite cable is fun to work and fits neatly into the upper body circumference across sizes.
Yarn Tucker is worked in an aran weight chainette yarn at 16 sts/24 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in HiKoo Kenzington in Pavlova.
Size finished bust circumference 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”. Intended to be worn with 2" positive ease.
Published in the Fall 2015 issue of Interweave Knits Magazine
photo by Interweave Knits
$6.50 , pattern PDF download
Cocoa Cardigan
A lace motif and garter-stitch accents to show off the beautiful color variations in tonal and handpainted yarns.
Yarn Beaded Ski Cardigan is worked in two colors of a worsted weight wool/alpace yarn at 18 sts/24 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Berocco Ultra Alpaca in Buckwheat and Barley.
Size finished bust circumference 31½ (35, 38½, 42, 46, 51)”. Intended to be worn with 1-3" positive ease.
Published in the Winter 2015 issue of Interweave Knits Magazine
photo by Joe Hancock
$6.50 , pattern PDF download
Roosevelt
Cables, a shawl collar, and deep pockets will make this your go to cozy cardigan.
Yarn Roosevelt is worked an aran weight tweed yarn at 18 sts/28 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Tahki Yarns Tara Tweed in Moss.
Size finished bust circumference 35½ (38, 41, 45½, 49, 54)”. Intended to be worn with 3-4" positive ease.
Published in the Fall 2014 issue of Interweave Knits Magazine
photo by Joe Hancock
Beaded Ski Cardigan
Nordic colorwork is softened with an alpaca yarn and electrified with crystal buttons, which are pre-strung on the yarn and worked with bead-knitting.
Yarn Beaded Ski Cardigan is worked in two colors of a worsted weight wool/alpaca yarn at 18 sts/24 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Berocco Ultra Alpaca in Buckwheat and Barley.
Size finished bust circumference 34 (38, 42½, 47, 51½ )”. Intended to be worn with 3-4" positive ease.
Published in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Knit.Purl Magazine
photo be Interweave Knits
Leadlight
Cables and colorwork are artfully combined in the yoke of this distinctive cardigan.
Yarn Leadlight is worked in a DK weight yarn at 24 sts/35 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Hazel Knits Lively DK in Frost, Spooky Hue, and Orchid.
Size finished bust circumference 31 (35½, 39, 43, 46½, 51)”. Intended to be worn with 1-2" positive ease.
Photo by James Brittain
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Dendri
Ever so pretty in pink. This cardigan is sweet, seamless, and worked from the top down.
Yarn Dendri is worked in a sport weight superwash wool at 26 sts/30 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in Hot Pants.
Size finished bust circumference 32 ½ (36, 40 ½, 45 ¼, 49 ½, 52 ¾, 55 ½)”. Intended to be worn with 1–3" / 2.5–7.5 cm positive ease.
Photos by Crissy Jarvis
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Brick Lane
Reimagine the baseball raglan with lace and stockinette.
Yarn Brick Lane is worked in a worsted weight wool at 21 sts/28rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Schoppel Wolle Relikt in Mocha.
Size finished bust circumference 35 (37¾, 41½, 44 ¼, 48½, 51½)”. Intended to be worn with 1-2” positive ease.
photo by Joe Hancock
Cascade Falls
A cozy, open front cardigan with a wide reversible cable that cascades down the front. Its extra thick collar adds warmth at the neckline perfect for chilly days.
Yarn Cascade Falls is worked in a worsted weight merino/cashmere/silk blend at 19 sts/24 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns Trinity Worsted.
Sizes finished (full) bust circumference 30 (33 ½, 38 ¼, 41 ¾, 46, 50, 54 ¼)".
Mauveine
A feminine take on a classic style. This flattering Henley has pretty lace details on the body and sleeves and a graceful scoop neckline.
Yarn Mauveine is worked in a DK weight wool/silk blend at 22 sts/30 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend in Aster.
Sizes finished bust circumference 34½(37 ½, 40¼, 44, 47, 50½)". Intended to be worn with 0-2" positive ease.
photo by Harper Point Photography
Lindis
This tank features Celtic-inspired cables that accent the hip, neckline and shoulders. Ribbing at the sides and waist shaping create a flattering fit.
Yarn Lindis is worked in a DK weight cotton at 22 sts/31 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Shown in Rowan Handknit Cotton, color Yacht
Sizes finished bust circumference 33 (35 ¼, 38 ¼, 41, 44, 47, 50 ½)". Intended to be worn with 0–2"/ 0–5 cm negative ease.
Photos by Jane Heller
$7.00 , pattern PDF download
Birch Point
A pretty women’s hoodie with an undulating lace pattern and flattering waist shaping. The scalloped front is closed with hooks and eyes.
Yarn Birch Point is worked in a worsted weight cotton at 19 sts/25 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic, color Sand
Sizes finished bust circumference 33 3⁄4 (37, 41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄4, 54)". Intended to be worn with 2–3"/ positive ease.
photo by Interweave Knits
8000 Feet
A unique hood construction allows working the colorwork in the round while strategically placed increases and decreases create its shape.
Yarn 8000 Feet Hoodie is worked in a DK weight alpaca wool blend at 22 sts/30 rows over 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Shown in Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino
Sizes finished bust circumference 34 (37½, 40¼, 43, 45¾, 48¾, 52¼)". Intended to be worn with 2–4" positive ease.
photo by Interweave Knits
Purchase pattern at Interweave.com