Table of contents for Fall 2017 in Interweave Knits

Dear Reader, My bedside table is precious real estate: only the most important possessions in my life earn a place there. On any given night you’ll find a half-finished knitting project, a family photo, a felted figurine of Jon Snow, and a large stack of books. The only permanent resident of that stack is a dogeared, well-loved copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. It hasn’t left its place since I was an undergrad, and I often reach for it when I can’t sleep. Reading it is like having a conversation with an old friend that pulls me back to center and allows me to drift off into sunlit dreams. Since I drew the volume out of The Strand’s stacks fourteen years ago, Whitman’s poetry and prose have had a…

The Tangled Up in Gray Pullover is the cozy cabled turtleneck you’ll reach for on cold mornings. Equally at home with jeans and boots or over a flowing dress, the design takes a classic knit aesthetic and modernizes it with an intriguing asymmetric motif and crisp tailoring. The pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed; it’s finished with a substantial collar in the same chunky rib featured in the body. PATTERN PAGE 30 YARN Hudson Valley Fibers Hudson Finished Size 31¾ (36, 40½ , 43¼ , 47¾ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 40½ "; modeled with 4½ " of positive ease. Yarn Hudson Valley Fibers Hudson (50% alpaca, 50% Corriedale; 92 yd [84 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): storm king, 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) skeins.…

The Highway 61 Pullover is a versatile “go-to” sweater that’s ready for the open road. It has the classic look of an Aran pullover but features modern touches, and the side vents and tapered body make for a roomy fit. The nontraditional cable panel on the front is simple to work yet adds an intricate aspect to this timeless sweater. PATTERN PAGE 44 YARN Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36"; modeled with 1" of positive ease. Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (100% American wool; 140 yd [128 m]/2 oz [60 g]): #8611 poppy, 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size…

1 AND 2. UNIVERSAL YARN 1a and 1b. Unity & Unity Beyond by Fibra Natura, distributed by Universal Yarn The three kings of plant fibers—cotton, linen, and bamboo—balance well with springy wool in this artisanal blend. This is a special yarn for the garments and accessories you’ll want to wear year round. (36% wool, 28% cotton, 18% linen, 18% bamboo; 262 yd [240 m]; 3. oz [100 g]). Colors shown: wolf and deeply blue | www.universalyarn.com 2. Bella Cash by Universal Yarn Fine-weight Bella Cash is a delicate dream. Squishy merino and luxurious cashmere are made stronger with nylon. You’ll want to lose yourself in this exquisitely soft yarn. (60% fine merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 230 yd [210 m]; 1. oz [50 g]). Color shown: ice | www.universalyarn.com 3.…

Have you ever tried to sew in a sleeve cap and had trouble easing in the fullness or making a smooth transition from the straight bind-off at the top to the sloped shaping? Does that nasty little point there bother you? In this article, learn how to work a set-in sleeve from the top down—picking up stitches means you don’t have to sew in the sleeve cap! 7 BO sts each side 36 armhole sts each side of marker shoulder marker BO marker Working a sleeve from the top down has some distinct advantages. One of the tedious things about knitting a sleeve from the bottom up is that it gets wider as you go, meaning the rounds take longer and longer to get through. Working from the top down,…

The Subterraneans Cardigan features a subtle and alluring tone-on-tone argyle motif created using a cable pattern in fine, soft tweed wool. All pieces are knit flat from the bottom up and seamed later, which is essential for garment stability (and makes your project portable). The ribbed buttonband is picked up and knit in finishing. PATTERN PAGE 90 YARN Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup Fingering Finished Size 30½ (35½ , 40¼ , 44¾ , 49½ , 54¼ , 59¼ , 63½ )" chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 40¼ "; modeled with 7¼ " of positive ease. Yarn Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup Fingering (80% wool/15% alpaca/5% Tencel/silk/ bamboo/bison blend; 450 yd [412 m]/4 oz [113 g]): granite, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls. Needles Sizes 3 (3.25…

The Gold Rush Shawl pulls you in with its unusual shaping and a geometric stitch pattern worked in three directions. The wrap begins with a provisional cast-on and is worked from the center out for the side panel. Stitches are picked up along the side, and increases are worked to complete the shawl. PATTERN PAGE 96 YARN Manos del Uruguay Milo, distributed by Fairmount Fibers Finished Size 76" wide and 20½ " tall. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Milo (65% merino wool, 35% linen; 380 yd [347 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #i2220 Roma, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 47" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge…

THE YARN 1 Cascade Yarns Llamerino (50% baby llama, 50% merino wool; 291 yd [267 m]/3½ oz [100 g]). 24 stitches = 4" on size 5 (3.75 mm) needles; offered in six natural llama shades. Llama creates halo and drape and that silky alpaca handfeel; merino adds fineness, body, and stitch definition. All of the fiber in this yarn is raised in Bolivia. MERINO 2 Merino is a fine wool prized by knitters and textile manufacturers alike. 3 The Merino sheep was developed in Spain in the 1200s by royalty who imported rams from Berber tribes in Morocco (a short eight-mile trip across the Strait of Gibraltar) and cross-bred them with their own ewes. The Spanish continued to refine the Merino over the following centuries. 4 The royals strictly protected their claim to these…

The Free Falling Pullover showcases unique and wandering cables, feminine shaping, and casual appeal. This fitted pullover has two traveling central cables that are divided by seed stitch and framed by stockinette stitch on the sides. The boatneck is modified by the short-row shaping on the shoulder and ends in an I-cord bind-off. PATTERN PAGE 37 YARN Sugar Bush Yarns Crisp Finished Size 30½ (34½ , 38½ , 42½ , 46½ , 50½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½ "; modeled with ½ " of negative ease. Yarn Sugar Bush Yarns Crisp (100% superwash merino wool; 95 yd [87 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): mulberry, 13 (14, 16, 17, 19, 20) skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the…

Favoring classic cables and open fields of easy texture, the Astral Road Ruana maintains a rustic, homespun character within its flowing form. Blanket, sweater, coat, or wrap, it nimbly transforms to suit the needs of the wanderer. This ruana is equally generous to the knitter; a saddle-style cabled shoulder panel is cast on provisionally at the back neck and runs from neck to hem on either side. The body is then worked seamlessly from the cable panel downward in back and in front. PATTERN PAGE 50 YARN Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Finished Size 53" wide and 38¼ " long from shoulder to hem. Ruana shown on model with 36" bust. Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (100% fine highland wool; 123 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1307 pressed grapes, 31…

Denise2Go Sharp Short Tips The original interchangeables, now in shorter & sharper tips! Circulars from 14.5" are ideal for hats & other small projects in the round. Interchangeable with all Denise products. Made in Virginia. Denise Interchangeable Knitting & Crochet. www.knitdenise.com Mountain Meadow Wool Mountain Meadow Wool is a 100% American Mill dedicated to preserving Western Ranches. Touch the west through traceable fiber to finished products. Experience the west through luxurious, expertly spun yarns. 307-684-5775 www.mountainmeadowwool.com Brittany Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks Made in the USA for 40 years, Brittany is proudly reintroducing Black Walnut Victorian Needles. Domestically grown and certified sustainably harvested they are truly American. www.brittanyneedles.com LickinFlames Magic Happens…the kiln opens and we play on the glowing pieces with hair, feathers and chemicals. Visit us online for a…

Pockets, a hood, A-line shaping, top-down construction, and generous length are all elements we love in a cozy fall cardigan. Throw in colorful Fair Isle patterns using traditional wool yarn with a steek and you have both a knitter-friendly project and a fall wardrobe staple. The Prairie Wind Cardigan is worked in the round from the top down, and the hood is worked from the bottom up in the round; both are steeked open in finishing. PATTERN PAGE 82 YARN Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Finished Size 35 (38, 41, 44, 47¼ , 50¼ )" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #13110 flint (gray-brown; MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5,…

The Whiskey Creek Pullover is a handsome, simple, and wearable pullover. The design lends itself to unisex wear, and the soft, breathable, rustic-looking yarn will keep you warm and cozy without overheating you. The body is worked in the round from the bottom to the underarm, then the front and back are divided and worked in reverse stockinette stitch. The sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm and then the sleeve cap is worked flat in stockinette stitch. The shawl collar is worked in garter stitch at the same time as the fronts. PATTERN PAGE 92 YARN Berroco Tuscan Tweed Finished Size 36½ (40, 44½ , 48, 52½ , 56, 60½ )" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 44½ "; modeled with 6" of positive ease. Yarn Berroco Tuscan…

Hank’s Pullover is a Knits menswear classic with refinement suitable for casual office and weekend wear. The allover garter rib stitch and simple construction make this garment a satisfyingly quick knit. The pullover is polished off with a welted shawl collar that resembles piping and gives the pullover a stylish finish. The subtle texture partners well with the beautifully heathered, soft, woolen-spun yarn. PATTERN PAGE 99 YARN Harrisville Designs WATERshed Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 49½ , 53)" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 42"; modeled with 3½ " of positive ease. Yarn Harrisville Designs WATERshed (100% pure virgin wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #921 mallard, 13 (15, 16, 18, 19) skeins. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 40" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust…

The All Who Wander Cowl pays homage to eighteenthcentury American embroidery samplers with motifs inspired by the National Museum of American History and a quote from J. R. R. Tolkien: “Not all those who wander are lost.” The cowl is worked in the round and requires knowledge of intermediate knitting techniques, including a provisional cast-on, chart reading, stranded colorwork, I-cord bind-off, and careful blocking. PATTERN PAGE 28 YARN Mountain Meadow Wool Jackson Finished Size 46½ " circumference and 14" tall. Yarn Mountain Meadow Wool Jackson (100% merino; 230 yd [210 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): charcoal (gray; A), 2 skeins; pinecone (brown; B), denim (blue; C), brick (red; D), and sorrel (tan; E), 1 skein each. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 40" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the…

The Whitman Hat features mock brioche cables that surround an angular brioche motif inspired by traditional American cabin architecture. Interpreting classic cable motifs in modern two-color brioche demonstrates the progression from past to present in one hat. This hat gives you the opportunity to practice advanced techniques such as brioche decreases and a braided cast-on. PATTERN PAGE 41 YARN Imperial Yarn McKenzie Finished Size 17¼ (19¾ )" circumference at brim and 7¾ (8¼ )" tall. Hat shown measures 17¼. Yarn Imperial Yarn McKenzie (100% American wool; 220 yd [201 m]/2 oz [57 g]): natural (cream; MC) and moss (green; CC), 1 skein each. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); cable…

The Goldsmobile Top was inspired by a flexible, laid-back approach to dressing for fall. This chunky cabled top is designed to work equally well over a turtleneck or a well-loved plaid flannel shirt. There is no shaping in the body, and the armholes are sized to accommodate layering. A stretchy cast-on and bind-off for the body and neck ensure that the hem and turtleneck have sufficient stretch. PATTERN PAGE 54 YARN Sugar Bush Yarns Chill Finished Size 33½ (38¼ , 43¼ , 47½ , 52½ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38¼ "; modeled with 3¼ " of positive ease. Yarn Sugar Bush Yarns Chill (100% superwash merino wool; 52 yd [48 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1004 Yukon gold, 11 (13, 14, 16, 17) balls. Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm):…

Leaving a tail as for long-tail cast-on, make a slipknot on right needle (counts as the first purl stitch). Insert your left thumb and index finger between two strands, with tail end on thumb side. To create the next knit stitch (Figure 1), bring needle toward you, under front strand, up between strands, over back strand to grab it and pull it under front strand to make loop on needle. To create the next purl stitch (Figures 2 and 3), take needle away from you, over both strands, under both strands, up to grab front strand and pull it under back strand to make loop on needle. Continue alternating knit and purl stitches, ending with a knit stitch. Turn work. On foll row, keep strands crossed to preserve the last…

The Nelson Pullover is a modern knitter’s take on men’s athletic wear. This sporty, youthful pullover features a continuous cable that runs up the sleeve and shoulder into the cowl neck. The drawstring ties add charm as well as warmth in cold weather. This pullover is worked from the top down with saddle shoulders. The upper body is worked back and forth and then the lower body is worked in round. The stitches for the sleeves are picked up, the cap is shaped with German short-rows, and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. PATTERN PAGE 86 YARN Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted Finished Size 36½ (40, 44½ , 48, 52½ )" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 44½ "; modeled with 6" of positive ease.…

The Angelina Pullover is perfect in its simplicity—style it with a woolen skirt, trousers, or jeans for a versatile fall look. This top-down pullover is worked in the round; the circular yoke features wishbone-shaped cables that increase in size to accommodate the yoke shaping. The sweater also features a curved hem and bell-like three-quarter sleeves. PATTERN PAGE 94 YARN The Fibre Co. Cumbria, distributed by Kelbourne Woolens Finished Size 47 (49¾ , 53, 55½ , 58¾ , 61¼ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 47"; modeled with 14" of positive ease. Yarn The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 238 yd [218 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #85 Dodd Wood, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. Needle Size 8 (5…

Woven diamonds decorate the center front and back of the Cash Pullover, and a smaller woven diamond motif runs up each arm and over the saddle shoulders. The garment features slipped stitches throughout, including the ribbing. Positive ease, saddle shoulders, and a long body provide a comfortable, flattering fit. This pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up; the sleeves extend into the saddle shoulders. Stitches are picked up around the neck and the collar is worked in the round. PATTERN PAGE 100 YARN Cascade Yarns Longwood Finished Size 36½ (41, 45, 48½ , 53)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 41"; modeled with 8" of positive ease. Yarn Cascade Yarns Longwood (100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 191 yd [175 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #30 silver heather, 8 (9,…