Knit and Tonic

This is one of those perfect vests that you can layer over your button-down shirt for work, or over a t-shirt for something a bit less formal.

 

Knit from the top down, this is the sort garment that will take you through nearly all the seasons--especially if you use some really cool yarn whose color brightens your eyes and adds a spring to your step.

SIZES

X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large)

Cardigan or Pullover for Ages: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 [12, 14, 16]

Chest Sizes: 21, 23, 25, 27, 28.5 [30, 31.5, 32.5] inches

Approximate Finished Chest Circumference: 22.5, 24, 26, 27.5, 29 [31, 32.5, 33.5] inches (cardigan slightly larger)

Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rows=4 inches on US Size 8 (5mm) needles

Materials:

Plymouth Galway/Highland (100% wool, 100gms/210yds)

MC: 2, 2,

Finished Sizes:

32.25 (34.25, 36.75, 37.75, 42.25, 47.5, 52)" bust, buttoned

Gauge:

18 sts and 22 rows=4" in St st on larger needles

Materials:

MC: Karabella Aurora 8 (100% Merino Wool, 50gm/98yds); #1712, Heather Fuschia 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 11, 12) balls

CC1: Karabella Aurora 8 (100% Merino Wool, 50gm/98yds); #48, Dark Heather Grey 1 ball

CC1: Karabella Aurora 8 (100% Merino Wool, 5

Flair has just a little flare, but packs just enough attitude to give your wardrobe the lift you're looking for.

 

Not really a copy of the Girlfriend Swing Coat, this updated and grown-up version knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The fronts overlap slightly and the three-quarter barely flared sleeves allow for all sorts of layering opportunities.

If you're feeling really vivacious and happen to have a faux fur collar in you

SIZES

Youth (Adult Average)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

16 (17.5)" circumference at brim

25 (28.5)" at widest circumference

YARN 

Mirasol Miski (100% baby llama; 83 yards / 50 grams): 2 skeins #127 Storm

Or Elsbeth Lavold Bamboucle Designer’s Choice (45% cotton, 30% bamboo, 17% linen, 8% nylon; 87 yards / 50 grams): 2 balls #006 

NEEDLES

Luxe Mitts are perfect little fingerless gloves that will keep your hands and wrists warm but your fingers free. 

 

FINISHED SIZE: Women’s Medium, 7.5” hand circumference 

(Add or subtract multiple of 4 sts to size up or down.)

GAUGE: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4"  (10 cm) in St st

MATERIALS: Jade Sapphire 4-ply Cashmere (100% Mongolian Cashmere; 55gm/200yds) Colorway 2

SIZES

Youth (Adult)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 19.5 (21.25)" circumference

9.5 (11)" tall

YARN

Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yds (168 m) / 50 g):

1 skein MC1; N60S Purple Splendor*

1 skein MC2; N59S Butterfly Blue_MG_6946

1 skein CC1; N78S Turquoise Wonder

1 skein CC2; 109S Spring Break

1 skein CC3; N54S Or

The Natty Duo is totally reversible. Completely re-vamped, this pattern now provides both charted and line-by-line instructions. The pattern is suitable for a cable beginner and takes just a few skeins of heavy worsted weight yarn.

 

SIZE

Average Adult

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Cap: 20” brim, unstretched

Scarf: 5” x 59.5” or desired length

YARN

Brown Sheep Company Lamb

Sizes: Youth/Women's X-small (Women's Average)

Finished Measurements: Fingering Version: 14.75 (16.5)" brim, unstretched (Women's Average shown); Worsted Version: 14.5 (16.75)" brim, unstretched

Yarn: Fingering: Pagewood Farm Hand Dyed Sock Yarn (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon / 369 yds / 4 oz.); 1 skein, Camo; Worsted: Dream in Color Classy Worsted Weight (100% Superfine Australian Merino / 250 yds / 4 oz.); 1 skein, Spri

Here’s a sleeveless shell with some easy-but-fancy dart action that you can knit in about three days that’ll show off whatever there is to show.

 

And if you’re not into the old nudie thing, wear a camisole underneath or alter the neckline depth (I’ll tell you how). But if you do, just be sure you use some yarn that has a bit of shimmer and glimmer and sizzle.

….Because, honestly, it’s all about the siz

For Bust Sizes:

32(34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) inches

Approximate Finished Bust Size:

33(35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) inches

Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows to 4 inches

Materials (as shown):

Blue Sky Alpacas, Blue Sky Cotton (Color 619; 100 grams=150 yds), 5(6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) hanks

US Size 7 (4.5mm) Circular Needle, at least 29 inches long

More or less a cowl neck, and something I can't put my finger on, this sweater is exactly what I dreamed it would be: cool, sexy, close fitting yet comfy. The cowl neck sweater hunt is finally over.

 

Knit from the top down entirely in the round and in one piece in Alpaca & Silk, this pattern is suitable for an intermediate beginner who can knit in the round and pick up and knit stitches. There's also simple increases, decreases and ribbing.

This is the perfect spring or fall knit--you know, something to add a splash of color and a little bit of warmth in the office or wherever.

 

SIZES

X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

32.75 (35.5, 37.25, 41.75, 46.25, 49.75, 53.25)” chest, shawl collar unfolded and front collar edge overlapped

Size shown: Small--For a fit similar as shown, choose a size that

Cute. Fun. Quick!

 

Sizes: Child 2-4 (Youth 5-7, Youth 8-Adult Small)

Finished Measurements: 18 (19.5, 21.25)" circumference

Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Jil Eaton Minnow Merino (100% Extra Fine Merino / 77 yds / 50 g); 1 (2,2) skeins

Needles: One set DPN size US 8 (5 mm)

One 16" long circular needle size US 8 (5 mm)

Notions: Stitch ma

Jordan, a tunic perfectly suited for layering for spring, summer, or evening wear, is just one of those items.

 

SIZES

XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

32.5 (34.75, 37, 39.25, 41.75, 44, 48.75, 51)” chest

Size shown: x-small, with 1.5” negative ease

YARN

Louet Sales Euroflax Sport Weight Linen (100% lin