Issue #04: Summer 2009 Preview

Patterns

Caroline

by Hannah Ingalls

A lightweight cloche hat with a ruffled brim.

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Sizes and Measurements:

S (L) shown in size L

Actual Measurements (circumference)
19.5” (22.5”)

Yarn Requirements:

  • Silky Wool by Elsebeth Lavold [45% wool / 35% silk / 20% nylon, 192yd / 176m per 50g skein]; color 015 Brick Yellow (or 008 Moss); 2 (2) skeins.

Gauge:

24sts/40rws at 4” in Stockinette stitch on US 4 / 3.5mm needles

Summer Picnic Pleasers: Watermelon Glass Cozy and Napkin Ring Set

by Anita M. Wheeless

Glass cozies and napkin rings perfect for summer picnics.

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Sizes and Measurements:

Not Applicable

Both felted and not-felted glass cozies measures approximately 3” tall by 3” across. They fit a glass from about 9-10 inches around. The cozy does stretch and could possibly fit a larger glass, as well.

Both the felted and not-felted napkin rings measure approximately 2” tall by 2” across.

Yarn Requirements:

  • Cascade 220 yarn [100% Peruvian highland wool, 220yd / 201m per 100g skein]; color 9478 (pink) and 8910 (light green), 1 skein of each for a set of approximately 4 napkin rings and 4 glass cozies, either felted or not felted.

Gauge:

24sts/32rws at 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 / 3.75mm needles (non-felted items)

Lido West Wrap

by Stephanie J Pajonas

A light summer wrap perfect for after a day at the beach.

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Sizes and Measurements:

Not Applicable

36.5” (93cm) x 20” (50cm) blocked

Yarn Requirements:

  • Blue Heron Rayon Metallic Yarn [88% rayon / 12% metallic, 550yd / 503m per 227g skein]; color: Hibiscus; 1 skein.

Gauge:

24st/24rws at 4” in stockinette stitch

Sweet Georgia

by Brittany Wilson

A lacy hat that is easily morphed from a beanie to a tam to a snood.

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Sizes and Measurements:

Many (See Measurements)

This hat is very stretchy and can be adapted to a variety of measurements.

Option 1:
Width with piece laying flat: 9 inches
Height: 6 inches

Option 2:
Width with piece laying flat: 10 inches
Height: 6.5 inches

Yarn Requirements:

Option 1 (Multicolored fingering weight):

  • SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Sock [100% Superwash wool, 185yd / 169m per 50g skein]; color Berry; 1 skein

Option 2 (Solid Worsted Weight):

  • Southwest Trading Company Karaoke [50% soy silk / 50% wool, 109yd / 108m per 50g skein]; color 287 Loganberry; 1 skein

Gauge:

28sts/36rws at 4” in stockinette stitch on size US 3 / 3.25mm (option 1) or 17sts/22rws at 4” stockinette stitch on size US 7 / 3.25mm (option 2)

Verde

by Kristen Hanley Cardozo

A “green” lace string bag knit from recycled cotton yarn.

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Sizes and Measurements:

One size

20” in length from bag bottom to upper edge (excluding handles)
14” across, unstretched.

Yarn Requirements:

  • Knit One, Crochet Too 2nd Time Cotton [75% recycled cotton / 25% acrylic, 180yd / 165m per 100g skein]; color: 549 Avocado; 2 skeins

Gauge:

18sts/29rws at 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 / 4mm needles

Afternoon Break

by Lia W. Liang

A lacy fichu for over air-conditioned offices or cool summers’ nights.

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Sizes and Measurements:

One Size (adjustable, the following are for reference only and you don’t have to block to the same sizes)

Caffè Latte:

Neck Edge: 79cm.
Lower edge at the Center Panel: 105cm.
Lower skirt: 153cm.
Length of Center Panel: 11.5cm.
Ties: 50 cm each side (cast on extra stitches for the ties).

Green Tea:

Neck Edge: 66 cm. Lower edge at the Center Panel: 105cm. Lower skirt: 157 cm. Length of Center Panel: 11cm. Ties: 30 cm each side. [Note: the Green Tea version is smaller, shorter, and lighter. However, with the yarn, I’d be able to block the lower lace trim to make it even lacier.]

Yarn Requirements:

Caffe latte:

  • Wagtail Yarns Mohair 4 Ply [100% fine kid mohair, 410yd / 375m per 100g skein]; color: Coffee; 1.5 skeins

Green Tea:

  • Malabrigo Lace [100% Merino, 470yd / 430m per 50g skein); color: Apple Green; 1 skein

Gauge:

20sts/32rws at 4” in Ripple Wave pattern on US 4 / 3.5mm needles using 2 strands together (caffe latte version) or 24sts/32rws at 4” in Ripple Wave pattern on US 4 / 3.5mm needles (green tea version)

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