Interweave Knits Winter 2022

Dear Reader, I have a soft spot for handknitted sweaters, especially those that end up in thrift stores. There’s something about these precious garments adrift in a sea of discarded clothing that breaks my heart, so I do what any knitter would—I rescue them. Occasionally, these secondhand sweaters need a little TLC—small holes that need mending, stretched-out shoulders begging to be reblocked—and I gladly help restore them to their former glory. Many of these sweaters find a permanent home in my wardrobe, but sometimes they’re just not the right size or style. In such cases, when I can’t find someone whom it will fit perfectly, I’ve been known to frog the yarn and save it for future projects. Even though the original sweater is no more, the spirit of making lives…

1 ROSS FARM FIBERS PICADILLY 2.0 Content: 100% Leicester Longwool | Color: Natural White Put-up: 250 yd (229 m)/25/8 oz (75 g) | Weight: Lace If you’ve recently visited Colonial Williamsburg, you’ve seen Leicester Longwool sheep frolicking in the fields. They have long, lustrous ringlets that spin up into a crisp yarn that hangs beautifully. This yarn has a lovely halo and a sheen that makes it glow; it’s perfect for long, drapey cardigans or classic lace shawls. www.therossfarm.com 2 DIBE BE IINA “SHEEP IS LIFE” NAVAJO CHURRO WOOL Content: 100% Navajo-Churro wool | Color: Dark Grey Put-up: 190 yd (174 m)/4 oz (113 g) | Weight: Worsted The oldest North American breed, fiber from Navajo-Churro sheep has been used by generations of Navajo weavers. The rugged, hard-wearing yarn comes in a variety of natural…

The cliffs rose from the high-desert floor in layers of reds, rusts, pinks, and yellows against a backdrop of brilliant-blue skies. Bright-yellow spots of blooming rabbit brush littered the valley. The last stretch of the drive here along the winding and sleepy backroads left me tense. As I stepped out of the car at the Ghost Ranch visitor center, I was surrounded by the faint smell of desert sage and piñon, and I felt myself start to relax. I love the desert. Any desert. It is the place in the world where I feel most at home. Visitors to the area will immediately see why New Mexico lives up to its name, The Land of Enchantment, and why Georgia O’Keeffe sometimes called this spot the “Faraway.” In October 2019, I took…

Envelop yourself in the generously sized Ancestors’ Stole and find instant comfort in its blanketlike dimensions. Worsted-weight yarn accentuates the lacy, geometric texture, creating a true statement piece. This stole is worked in two halves and grafted together at the center. YARN Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished Size 25¼ " wide and 94¾ " long. Yarn Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% North American wool; 220 yd [201 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #708 Honey, 8 skeins. Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holders; spare size 9 (5.5 mm) or smaller needle; tapestry needle. Gauge 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in charted patt. NOTES • For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/go/knitting-glossary. • This stole is worked in two halves…

The graphic Descendant Throw draws inspiration for its arresting colorwork pattern from a traditional woven blanket. Worked from the bottom up, this double-knit throw is completely reversible and very warm, perfect for keeping loved ones cozy. YARN Cascade Yarns Heritage Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished Size 52½ " wide and 60¼ " long. Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #5660 Grey (A) and #5605 Plum (B), 8 skeins each. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); spare size 3 (3.25 mm) or smaller 32" cir needle; 7" piece of cardboard; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 st-pairs and 33 rows = 4" in double knitting patt. NOTES • For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting…

Intricate Shetland-style lace and hardy lace-weight wool combine in a light-as-air shawl that keeps out the chill. The Genealogy Shawl starts with a provisional cast-on, and the center panel and borders are worked in two directions. The decorative edging is joined to the shawl as it is worked, and the ends are grafted together using Kitchener stitch. (For a completely invisible graft for the edging, see the article on page 16 to learn how to graft two-sided lace.) YARN Jamieson’s Ultra, distributed by Simply Shetland Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished Size 21½ " wide and 60¼ " long. Yarn Jamieson’s Ultra (50% lambswool, 50% Shetland wool; 212 yd [194 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]): #104 Natural White, 8 balls. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to…