Knitscene Spring 2009

sixteen-point tee
cathy carron

Sizes 36 (40, 44, 50)" bust; shown in size 36" with 2" positive ease
Yarn Cascade Fixation (98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g)
•#5606 olive, 7 (8, 9, 10) balls
Gauge 25 sts and 40 rows = 4" in checkerboard patt
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

pink tie tunic vest
cathy carron

Sizes 35¾ (38½, 41½, 45¼)" bust; shown in size 35¾" with zero ease
Yarn Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton (100% cotton; 105 yd [100 m]/100 g):
• #223 pink ombre (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7) skeins
Araucania Nature Wool (100% wool; 240 yd [220 m]/100 g):
• #17 maroon (CC), 1 skein
Yarns distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles; 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" with CC on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 29" and 16" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 29" and 16" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holders
• 2 yd ½" grosgrain ribbon (maroon)

carnation tee
cathy carron

Sizes 35 (39, 43, 47)" bust; shown in size 35" with 1" positive ease
Yarn Classic Elite Bazic Wool (100% superwash wool; 65 yd [60 m]/50 g):
• #2978 chocolate brown (MC), 8 (9, 10, 12) skeins
• #2961 carnation (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in seed st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles and double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

ribby-yo vest
cathy carron

Sizes 28 (31, 34, 37, 40)" bust circumference, to fit 33–35 (36–38, 39–41, 42–44, 45–47)" bust. Shown in size 28", on model with 36" bust
Yarn Berroco Peruvia Quick (100% wool; 103 yd [94 m]/100 g):
• #9123 dragon (green heather), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 22 rows = 4" in mesh st; 19 sts and 18 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib, relaxed
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

rainbow yoke sweater
carol j. sulcoski

Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust; shown in size 36" with about 4" positive ease
Yarn Ella Rae Classic (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
•#22 taupe (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6) balls
Noro Kureyon (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #214 rainbow (CC), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls
Yarns distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with CC on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" cir needles and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

forever tweed
wendy bernard

Sizes 36 (39, 42, 46, 50)" bust; shown in size 36" with 2" positive ease
Yarn Zitron Bottone Tweed (100% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #1105 magenta, 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st with smaller needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 24" (or longer) cir needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Large stitch holders or waste yarn
• Yarn Needle

broad street hoodie
faina goberstein

Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 54)" bust; shown in size 40", modeled with 6" positive ease
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Casco Bay Worsted (100% cotton; 155 yd [142 m]/100 g): • #107 (camel), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) mini cones
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in st patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–32" cir needle (depending on selected size)
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24–32" cir needle (depending on selected size)
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Three 7/8" buttons

nimbus vest
mary gehling

Sizes 30 (31¾, 35¼, 37, 40½)" bust; shown in size 30", modeled with about 2" negative ease
Yarn Zitron Nimbus Multi (100% organic merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #02 late autumn (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Zitron Ecco (100% merino; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
• #138 dark brown (CC), 2 skeins
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; rib panel measures 4½" wide
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• One 7/8" button

patchwork hat
faina goberstein

Sizes 18 (20½)" circumference at brim, slightly stretched, to fit a child (woman)
Yarn ShibuiKnits Merino Alpaca (50% merino, 50% baby alpaca; 131 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #1765 husk (pink), 1 (2) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in 3×3 rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m), one a different color for beg of rnd
• Yarn needle

stacked rib cardigan
carol j. sulcoski

Sizes 31 (35¼, 40½, 44¾, 50¼)" bust, shown in size 31" with 1" negative ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/100 g):
• #13 light pink, 7 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in checkered rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24" or 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Removable markers
• Yarn needle
• Six 7/8" buttons

orchid wrap
cecily glowik macdonald

Size 17" wide and 35" long
Yarn Farmhouse Yarns Fat Sheep (50% mohair, 50% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/128 g):
• orchid (A), 2 skeins
• teal (B), 2 skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook
• Two 1½" buttons
• Yarn needle

heather overlap
lise solvang

Sizes 39 (41½, 43½, 46, 48½)" body circumference; shown in size 39" with 5" positive ease
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m)/100 g):
• #2011 purple heather, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle
•Yarn needle

audra crewneck
tonia barry

Sizes 36 (40½, 44½, 49, 53)" bust. Shown in size 36", worn with 4" positive ease
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g):
• #CFC.0018 golden heather, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rev St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

street-smart hat and mittens
robyn chachula

Size Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 9" long; Hat: 21" head circumference
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted Weight (100% merino; 175 yd [160 m]/100 g):
• #16 indigo (MC), 1 skein
• #62 citrus (CC1), 50 yds
• #57 french blue (CC2), 50 yds
• #55 willow (CC3), 50 yds
• #26 crabapple (CC4), 50 yds
• #48 aqua (CC5), 50 yds
Note: Listed amounts will make both hat and mittens
Gauge 20 dc and 14 rows = 4" in brick st patt
Tools
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Mittens: Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Hat: Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle

blue filigree hat
kristin roach

Size 20" circumference at brim; will fit up to 23" head
Yarn Aslan Trends Invernal (50% angora, 25% merino, 25% polyamide; 295 yd [270 m]/100 g):
• #5111 indigo, 1 skein
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; crochet stripe measures about ¾" high
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir needle and double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook
• Removable markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Three decorative buttons (any size)

mumzy scarf
robyn chachula

Size 3" wide and 60" long
Yarn Sheep Shop Yarn Sheep One (100% wool; 130 yd [119 m]/100 g):
• #F31 green (A), 2 skeins
• #F61 yellow (B), 1 skein
Gauge Small mum measures 3" across
Tools
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle

cinch headband
sophia sallas-brookwell

Size 16" circumference, unstretched
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight (100% superwash merino; 350 yd [320 m]/198 g):
• star sapphire, 1 skein
Note: 1 skein should make 4 headbands.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in patt; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• Waste yarn
• Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook

winsome cardigan
deborah newton

Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust; shown in size 40" with 4" positive ease
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Revelation (100% wool; 125 yd [115 m]/113 g):
• #14ns blue denim, 7 (8, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Six 1" buttons
• Large yarn needle

hermia blouse
lou schiela

Sizes 29½ (33, 36½, 40, 43½, 47, 50½)" bust; shown in size 33" with minimal ease
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g):
• #311 gardenia (white), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 32" circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 32" cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle
• 3½ yd of 3/8" wide elastic
• 2 yd of ¾" wide elastic
• Large safety pin
• Sewing needle (or sewing machine) and thread

ariadne scarf
sharon dreifuss

Size 8½" wide and 70" long before felting; 7½" wide and 72" long after felting and blocking
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Bulky (100% superwash wool; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g):
• #SW165 frosted fuchsia (A), 2 skeins
Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g):
• #LL888 grape vines (B), 3 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st with B, before felting
Tools
• Size 10 (6.5 mm) needles
• Zippered pillowcase
• Yarn needle

nymph tee
connie chang chinchio

Sizes 32½ (35, 38½, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" bust; shown in size 35" with about 2" positive ease
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g):
• #400 fog, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls
Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Stitch holder
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle

artemis tunic
luanda diaz-santiago

Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust; shown in size 46", modeled with about 10" positive ease at bust
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted (100% merino; 175 yd [161 m]/100 g):
• #02 ginger, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt st on smallest needle; 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needle; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn

tempest beret
kate gagnon

Size17" circumference at brim and 22" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% merino, 15% baby alpaca, 15% silk; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g):
• Crater Lake, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Marker (m)
• 10" plate for blocking
• Yarn needle

pluie pullover
teva durham

Sizes 38½ (45½, 48, 55¼)" bust; shown in size 45½" with about 9" positive ease
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Shale (35% mohair, 30% acrylic, 20% nylon, 15% viscose; 73 yd [67 m]/50 g):
• #8 camel, 8 (9, 10, 11) balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 13 (9 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

triple-slip vest
cher underwood forsberg

Sizes 34½ (38¼, 41¾, 47, 52¾)" bust, to fit 37 (40, 44, 49, 55)" bust. Shown in size 34½", modeled with about ½" positive eased
Yarn Fibra Natura Shepherd’s Own (100% undyed wool; 252 yd [230 m]/100 g):
• #40003 medium taupe, 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in triple slip st rib on larger needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24–36" circular (cir) needle (use longer needle for largest sizes) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24–36" cir needle (use longer needle for largest sizes)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Coilless safety pin
• Yarn needle

hedgerow tee
lisa shroyer

Sizes 33¼ (38¾, 44, 49¼, 54¾)" bust; shown in size 33¼", modeled with about 1¼" positive ease
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds (100% British wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g):
• #952 mid-brown Jacob (MC), 3 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls
• #951 Black Welsh (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 12 sts and 17 rnds = 4" in wide broken rib on larger needle
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

caddy tam
lisa shroyer

Size 17¾" circumference at brim, to fit 20–21" head circumference.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #001 off-white, 1 skein
Gauge 11¼ sts and 16 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• 1½" pom-pom maker
• Big-eye yarn needle
• Marker (m)

saguaro mittens
lisa shroyer

Size 7" hand circumference and 11" from tip to cuff
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clàsica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g):
• F green, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 19½ sts and 20 rnds = 4" in 1×1 rib; cabled panel = 3" wide
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) or 40" circular (cir) for magic loop
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

feels like love scarf
lisa shroyer

Size 5½" wide and 65" long
Yarn Classic Elite Ariosa (90% merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #4836 tannin, 3 balls
Gauge 10 sts and 12 rows = 4" in brioche st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm) needles
• Yarn needle

pinwheel pillows
cecily glowik macdonald

Size16" diameter
Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 153 yd [140 m]/140 g):
• #173 willow (A), 2 balls per pillow
• #178 nantucket (B), 2 balls per pillow
Gauge 10½ sts and 14 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn), 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Pillow stuffing