Spirit Pullover

Show your spirit in this spunky pullover that allows a bevy of colors to play in Fibonacci-inspired fun. Sporting two-colored welting on all the edges and gentle shaping, it’s perfect for any season, any reason.

Finished Chest Measurements: Small (34”), Medium (37”), Large (41”), 1X (45”).

Gauge: 4.5 sts and 6.5 rows per inch in stockinette on US 9 (5.5 mm) needles

Materials: color A & B 390 (435, 530, 600) yds each, color C 180 (200, 250, 280) yds, color D & E 130 (150, 185, 215) yds each.

Any yarn that gets 4.5 sts per inch such as Cascade Sierra, Cascade 220 or check my Yarn Standards page.

Bravo Bag

Belted, buckled, cabled, felted and loaded with style. This bag will earn your praise for its versatility, classy shape and ability to hold anything you need to lug with ease. The ingenious straps are two men's belts.

Size: 15" wide x 12" high x 4" deep

Gauge: 2.5 sts/inch in stockinette before felting

Materials: 660 yds.

A good felting yarn such a Cascade 220 (as is shown) or Cascade Pastaza. Lorna's Laces Bullfrog & Butterflies would work wonderfully too,

Duet Twin Set

Two yarns, two pieces and too versatile not to add to your warm weather wardrobe. The simple addition of a "ladder yarn" creates easy vertical color stripes.

Finished Chest Measurements: SM (37"), M (41"), L (45"), XL (49").

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Materials for Tank Top: main color 400, 440, 510, 580 yds, accent yarn 50, 50, 60, 60 yds.

Materials for Jacket: main color 1000, 1100, 1280, 1420 yds, accent yarn 300, 300, 320, 330 yds.

Any yarn that gets 4.5 sts per inch such as Cascade Sierra, Cascade Pima Tencel or check my Yarn Standards page. Accent yarn is a small ladder yarn such as Plymouth Eros or Trendsetter's Binario or Flora.

Lakeside

A slip of a summer sweater with minimal edges and subtle stripes. Living on a lake myself, I can see how this could end up being my favorite summer sweater. Imagine it without the contrast yarn too. Garment is shown in Cascade Sierra, knit looser than you'd expect for a lightweight, almost see through pullover.

Finished Chest Measurements: SM (38"), M (42"), L (48"), XL (52").

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Materials: 780, 850, 940, 1020 yds. Contrast yarn (if desired) 80, 85, 92, 100 yds.

Any yarn that gets 4.5 sts per inch such as Cascade Sierra, Cascade Pima Tencel or check my Yarn Standards page. Accent yarn is a small ladder yarn such as Plymouth Eros or Trendsetter's Binario or Flora.

Line Dance

Understated cables and attention to details gives a simple ribbed cardigan new status in your wardrobe. The ribbed texture creates a sweater that holds in heat, yet is soft and lofty. This will be the sweater you reach for first!

Finished Chest Measurements: Small (36”), Medium (40”), Large (44”), 1X (48”), 2X (52”).

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch.

Materials: 2050, 2200, 2350, 2500 yds.

Pattern calls for a light worsted yarn that normally gets 4.5sts per inch such as Cascade 220 or Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, or check my Yarn Standards page. Yarn is knit on smaller needles to get 5.5 sts per inch.

Playing the Angles

Each piece is knit in a different direction to create a pullover that is any which way but ordinary - and great fun.

Finished Chest Measurements: Small (38”), Medium (42”), Large (48”), 1X (52”).

Gauge: 4 sts per inch.

Materials: Color A - 580, 680, 800, 900 yds, Color B - 300, 350, 400, 460 yds.

Any yarn that gets 4sts per inch, that will have enough body to show up the texture, such as Cascade Pastaza (shown in picture), or check my Yarn Standards page.

Saturday Morning

Nothing feels quite as good as a big, oversized shirt on a Saturday morning…especially when it's handknit. Use your own combination of favorite fibers or colors to make it truly special.

Finished Chest Measurements: Small (42”), Medium (46”), Large (50”), 1X (54”).

Gauge: 3.25 sts per inch.

Materials: 1250, 1340, 1450, 1680 yds.

Any yarn, or combination of yarns that knit to 3.25 sts per inch can be used.

Solo

One yarn, one simple design stands alone for any warm weather occasion. Pair it easily with a jacket for the office, or a shirt for a picnic, or just your favorite jeans.

Finished Chest Measurements: SM (30"), M (34"), L (38"), XL (42").

Gauge: 6 sts per inch.

Materials: 420, 480, 540, 590 yds.

Any yarn that gets 6sts per inch,such as Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport or check my Yarn Standards page.

Symphony Jacket

A medley of yarns, varying textures and gauges combine with subtle chaping and simple styling. Pair it with the "Solo" Shell or anything else to make beautiful music.

Collect an armful of worsted weight yarns in various textures and colors for this fun sweater. Yarn suggestions might be Cascade Pima Tencel, Sierra, 220, and more, or check my Yarn Standards page..

Finished Chest Measurements: SM (35"), M (39"), L (43"), XL (47").

Gauge: 4.8 sts per inch.

Materials: 1180, 1300, 1420, 1550 yds. The yardage Chris gives is her best guesstimate as this cardigan is knit with as many as 15 different yarns, changed at random throughout.

Twenty-Four/Seven Jacket

Anytime, anywhere. A timeless design for any occasion. Play with the combination of yarns to suit your own subtle, sassy or sophisticated sense of style.

Finished Chest Measurements: SM (35"), M (39"), L (43"), XL (47").

Gauge: 4 sts per inch.

Materials: 1030, 1120, 1260, 1440 yds.

Any yarn that gets 4 sts per inch such as Cascade Pastaza or check my Yarn Standards page.