Issue #02: Winter 2008 Preview

Patterns

Cubix

by Cassie Miller

Cubix is a boxy cardigan with flared sleeves inspired by Mod clothing from the 1960’s

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Sizes and Measurements:

XS (S, M, L, XL) shown in size S

Fits (bust size) with 2-4” positive ease
30-32” (34-36”, 38-40”, 42-44”, 46-48”)
76-81cm (86-91cm, 96-101cm, 106-111cm, 116cm-121cm)

Actual Measurements (bust size)
34.5” (38.5”, 42.5”, 46.5”, 50.5”)
88cm (98cm, 108cm, 118cm, 128cm)

Yarn Requirements:

  • Color A: Patons Classic Wool Merino [100% Pure New Wool; 223 yd/204 m per 100g skein]; color: Chestnut Brown; 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
  • Color B: Patons Classic Wool Merino [100% Pure New Wool; 223 yd/204 m per 100g skein]; color: Aran; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Gauge:

15sts/24rows 4” in Chain slip stitch pattern on US 7/4.5mm needles

Priscilla’s Slippers

by Virginia Riker

A warm, winter sock with a woven stitch pattern and short row toes and heels.

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Sizes and Measurements:

7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) shown in size 8

Fits foot size
6 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)

Yarn Requirements:

  • Brooklyn Handspun Soft Spun Plus [Merino Superwash Wool; 375 yd/343 m per 113g skein]; color: Turq; 1 (1,1, 1, 1,1) skeins

Gauge:

28sts/37rows 4 inches in Woven stitch on US 2/2.75mm needles

Yuliya Scarf

by Tanya Klimova

A scarf in classic, undyed wool with a briar rose and cabled motif.

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Sizes and Measurements:

Not Applicable

12” x 60” (length adjustable)

Yarn Requirements:

  • Lion Brand Yarn Fisherman’s Wool (100% wool), 2 skeins.
  • Note on substitution: Fisherman’s Wool comes in skeins of over 400 yds. This scarf pictured used approximately 1.5 skeins, or around 600 yds of yarn.

Gauge:

26st/26 rows at 4” in Double-Knot Lattice pattern.

Harper

by Katie Rose Pryal

A cowl-necked lace poncho with buttons inspired by Harper Lee.

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Sizes and Measurements:

XS/S [M/L, XL/2X, 3X] shown in M/L

Sized to fit standard bust measurements from CYC; this sweater doesn’t have an actual “bust.” The shape is very flexible.

Measured unbuttoned and unfolded, like a big rectangle, and extended so the lace lies flat:
Front hem to back hem: 24 (28, 32, 36) inches; 61 (71, 81.25, 91.5) cm
Sleeve to sleeve: 40 (44, 48, 52) inches; 101.5 (111.75, 122, 132) cm

Yarn Requirements:

  • Valley Yarns “Northampton” in Merlot Heather (color # 027), 100 grams and 247 yards per skein. 4 [4, 5, 5] skeins. (OR similar yardage of any worsted weight wool or wool substitute yarn.)

Gauge:

3sts/5rows at 1” of extended k2, p2 rib. The lace stitch really extends the ribbing, and the ribbing gathers the lace somewhat

Clarissa

by Julia Riede

Short lace gloves perfect for any season.

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Sizes and Measurements:

S (M, L) shown in size M

Fits (hand circumference)
7’’ (7.5’’, 8’’)

Yarn Requirements:

  • Posh Yarn Cecilia [50% cashmere / 50% silk; 1300 yards (119 meters) per 100g skein]; color: Beryl, 1 skein. Note: just a partial of the skein is used. You can easily knit a stole with the leftovers!

Gauge:

32sts/49rows at 4” in stockinette stitch on US 0 /2.0 mm needles

Fayfay

by Lia W. Liang

A light, quick stole perfect for a gift or for yourself.

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Sizes and Measurements:

One Size

Shown: 150cm X 75 cm after blocking

Yarn Requirements:

  • Rowan Kidsilk Haze [70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk; 229yds/209m per 25g skein]; 1 skein

Gauge:

Not Applicable

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