Interweave Knits Winter 2005 Projects and Yarn Requirements
Ballet Wrap Cardigan Katy Ryan
Variegated yarn gives a new look to a classic wrap
cardigan.
Yarn Colinette Prism (70% wool, 30% cotton; 125 yd
[114 m]/100 g): #61 earth, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.
Mowat Mukluks Jennifer L. Appleby
Warm your toes in felted boots inspired by the
Canadian tundra.
Yarn Plymouth Galway (100% wool; 230 yd [210
m]/100 g): #44 red, 5 (6, 6) skeins. Plymouth Foxy
(100% acrylic; 17 yd [15 m]/40 g): #04 grey, 6
skeins.
Windowpane Jacket Debbie Bliss
Knit a classic plaid in not-so-classic colors.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Astrakan (60%
merino, 30% microfiber, 10% cashmere; 76 yd [70
m]/50 g): #02 slate, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls. Debbie
Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino; 33% microfiber,
12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/50g): #005 duck egg
and #007 brick, 2 balls each. Debbie Bliss Merino
Aran (100% merino; 85 yd [76 m]/50 g): #602
fuchsia and #508 apple, 2 balls each. Yarn
distributed by Knitting Fever, Inc.
Ribbed Diamonds Kathy Zimmerman
Ribs and cables pair up in a comfy man's—or
woman’s--cardigan.
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool,
15% mohair; 190 yd
[173 m]/100 g): #M-03 grey heather, 10 (11, 12, 13)
skeins.
Fair Isle 101 Pullover Mary Jane Mucklestone
It's elementary—Fair Isle bands add zest to a basic
U-neck pullover.
Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% wool; 109 yd [100
m]/50 g): #07 medium gray, 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins,
#4246 red, #9155 green, #5744 blue, #9834 yellow,
#2931 oatmeal, and #0004 light gray, 1 skeins each.
Bi-Color Cables Annie Modesitt
Button up a vintage jacket trimmed with two-tone
cables.
Yarn Gems Opal (100% superwash merino; 225 yd
[206 m]/100 g): #53 caribou (dark brown), 5 (6, 7,
7) skeins, #39 fern green, 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.
Cabled Bandeau Véronik Avery
This brief curve-hugging top is just the right size for
practicing (and mastering) cables.
Yarn Classic Elite Wings (55% alpaca, 23% silk, 22%
wool; 109 yd [99 m]/50g): #2321 ash leaf, 5 (6, 7,
8, 8, 9) balls.
Hip Hop Coat Ann Budd
Forget the winter blues—this bold coat is red hot!
Yarn Berroco Hip-Hop (100% wool; 76 yd[70 m]/100
g): #7224 beat box (red mix), 13 (14, 16, 17, 18)
skeins.
Pearl Buck Swing Jacket Kate Gilbert
Fine literature meets fine merino in a jacket
inspired by The Good Earth.
Yarn Jaeger Extra Fine Merino Double Knitting
(100% merino; 137 yd
[125 m]/50 g): #944 elderberry, 9 (11, 12, 14)
skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Aran Pullover Kristin Nicholas
A timeless favorite gets a soft, new look.
Yarn Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (80% wool, 15%
silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #126
highland, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
Brilliant Retro Teva Durham
You'll feel as good as you look in this fitted
shimmery cardigan.
Yarn Patons Brilliant (69% acrylic, 19% nylon, 12%
polyester; 166 yd
[152 m]/50 g): #03023 gold glow, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11)
balls.
Wedge Hat Erica Alexander
A colorful hat is just a few short-rows away!
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167
m]/100 g): #874 burgundy, #845 purple and #897
gold, 1 skein each.
Gull Stitch Cardigan Leigh Radford
There's nothing off-kilter in this asymmetrical
cardigan.
Yarn GGH Via Mala (100% merino; 73 yd [67 m]/50
g): #42 teal blue,
12 (13, 15, 16, 17) skeins. Yarn distributed by
Muench Yarns.
Fickle Fingers Scarf Gayle Roehm
An innovative knitted fringe tempts destiny.
Yarn Zitron Ethno (85% merino; 15% nylon; 99 yd
[90 m]/50 g): #10 multi,
2 balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Embossed Leaves Socks Mona Schmidt
Because you can never have too many handknitted
socks.
Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% merino; 175 yd
[160 m]/50 g):
#2151 blue-green, skeins.
4-3-2 Ribbed Pullover Natalie Wilson
Three simple numbers add up to a flattering fit.
Yarn Reynolds Rapture (50% silk, 50% wool; 72 yd
[66 m]/50 g): #429 brass,
14 (15, 16, 18, 19) skeins. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Bias-Knit Tie Shirley Paden
Knit a handsome slant on men's neckwear.
Yarn Jamieson's Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115
yd [105 m]/25 g): #233 spagnum (green), #595
maroon, #525 crimson, and #1190 burnt umber, 1
skein each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Belted Wrap Jacket Shirley Paden
Wrap up in luxurious lace.
Yarn Tahki/Stacy Charles Zara (100% merino; 136
yd [125 m]/50 g): #1525 red, 18 (21) balls.
Cover Your Ears!The Knits staff does it again—7
great new hat designs!
Yarns
Knit Picks Andean Treasure (100% baby alpaca; 110
yd [100 m]/50 g): #23485 sunset, 2 skeins, #23483
lagoon and #23489 peach, a few yards each.
Blue Sky Alpacas 100% Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd
[100 m]/50 g): #47 green,30 blue sky, #307
turquoise and #46 chartreuse, 1 skein each.
Misti International Chunky Baby Alpaca (100%
alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/100 g): #2L474 lemon/rose, 2
skeins.
Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd
[121 m]/100 g): #063 brown, #050 orange and #042
green, 1 skein each.
Kollage Serenity (60% merino, 25% silk, 5% wool, 5%
polyamide, 5% viscose;
150 yd [137 m]/106 g): dusty blue, 1 skein.
Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 138 yd [126
m]/100 g): #61 rhubarb, #50 heather and #57
raspberry, 1 skein each.
Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair (70%
wool, 30% mohair; 140 yd
[128 m]/57 g): #5-E edelweiss, #5-PE peacock,
#5-WG wintergreen and #5-IB ice blue, 1 skein
each.
Gored Skirt Norah Gaughan
Triangular inserts add kick to a tailored skirt.
Yarn Goddess Yarns Phoebe (100% alpaca; 73 yd [67
m]/50 g): #C740 lagoon heather, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17)
skeins.
Winter Star Jacket Di Gilpin
Stylized intarsia stars light up a spunky swing
jacket.
Yarn Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% wool; 123 yd
[113 m]/50 g): #017 lobster, 12 (13, 14) balls,
#018 thatch, 2 balls, #007 Lewis grey, 1 ball.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Speckled Beret Kate Gilbert
Knit a beret with a nod to Nancy Drew.
Yarn Plassard Alpaga (100% alpaca; 198 yd [181
m]/50 g): #014 charcoal grey, 1 skein. Plassard
Tahiti (100% cotton; 186 yd [170 m]/50 g): #105
pink variegated, 1 skein.
Pom-Pom Christmas Kim Hamlin and Kristin
Nicholas
There's no limit to what you can do with pom-poms!
Yarns
Alchemy Alpaca Pure (100% alpaca; 140 yd [128
m]/100 g).
Alchemy Lone Star (45% merino, 55% mohair; 140 yd
[128 m]/100 g).
Alchemy Pagoda (100% silk; 183 yd [167 m]/40 g).
Alchemy Promise (86% mohair, 14% nylon; 432 yd
[395 m]/100 g).
Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool; 25% mohair, 25%
alpaca; 93 yd
[85 m]/50 g). Julia distributed by Westminster
Fibers.