Interweave Knits Fall 2020
From cover to cover, Interweave Knits magazine gives you great projects, from the beginner to the advanced. Every issue is packed full of captivating smart designs, step-by-step instructions, easy-to-understand illustrations, plus well-written, lively articles sure to inspire.
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editor’s note
Dear Reader, You probably noticed right away that this issue looks different than usual. It’s surely no surprise that the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent stay-at-home orders impacted how we make magazines. Fortunately, not too much was disrupted because we already did much of our work online, but one major aspect was heavily impacted by the necessity of keeping everyone safe, healthy, and socially distant. This was the first Interweave Knits photo shoot that didn’t include models. If you go back and glance at all of our prior issue covers, you’ll see that this one stands in stark contrast. In addition to a new photography perspective, this issue is filled with the reliable stuff of autumn knitting that we love so much. When heat wanes and our fingers yearn to pick up the…
stranded together
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 to be strong and durable;…
summit pullover
The Summit Pullover is a modern take on the traditional Fair Isle–yoke sweater. This cozy pullover is knitted from the top down, transitioning from a stranded-colorwork design on the yoke into a two-toned blouson-inspired shape. Slightly puffed three-quarter sleeves with a hint of colorwork complete this delightful sweater. YARN Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, distributed by Simply Shetland PATTERN page 26 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 33 (36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48, 51¾, 56¼, 59¼)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36¼ ". Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [105 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #273 Foxglove (red-violet; MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls; #567 Damask (pink; CC1), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #375 Flax (yellow; CC2), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls; #685 Delph…
moby hat
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 size if necessary to obtain the correct…
alpine wrap
Curl up with the Alpine Wrap during chilly autumn nights around the campfire. The 100% Peruvian wool yarn makes this an extra-warm, extra-durable wrap. It is worked flat from end to end with a narrow seed-stitch border. YARN Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK, distributed by Bluprint PATTERN page 30 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 64" long and 18½ " wide. Yarn Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK (100% Peruvian highland wool; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #18-020 Caribbean (blue-green; MC), 4 skeins; #18-005 Charcoal Heather (dark gray; CC1) and #18-104 Grey Heather (light gray; CC2), 2 skeins each; #18-001 Antique White (CC3), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Bluprint. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 25 sts and 26 rows = 4" in colorwork…
palmer cardigan
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; CC1), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4,…
