Introduction – Pam Allen
Marcel’s Sweater by Véronik Avery: The idea for
this fitted sweater came to Véronik while her husband Marcel, an actor,
was playing a “voyageur” (a fur trader who traveled by canoe through
the Canadian wilderness in the early 1800s) for a Canadian tv program.
Basketweave Pullover by Melissa Leapman: Melissa enjoys knitting
projects that blend beautiful basic yarns with simple, easily memorized stitch
patterns. The sweater pieces are worked separately from the bottom up and fitted
together with a square armhole.
Beyond the Basics – Cast-Ons
Salt Peanuts by Véronik Avery: Music and movies go
together in this swingy cardigan, named for a 1941 jazz piece written by Dizzy
Gillespie and Kenny Clarke.
Threepenny Pullover by Véronik Avery: Named for the
Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill, there’s a lot to love in this sweater.
Beyond the Basics: Bind-Offs
Lace Peignoir and Simple Shell by Joan McGowan-Michael: Wear
this romantic jacket over your nightie when you curl up with a cup of tea or wear
it over the accompanying shell when you go out for a special occasion.
Striped Fringe by Amanda Blair Brown: Stripes are an inexhaustible
resource for design innovation, and Amanda has used them to create this imaginative
scarf.
Beyond the Basics – Blocking
Simply Marilyn by Debbie Bliss: The not-so-subtle shaping
and shoulder-hugging neckline on this raglan pullover are design elements that
hark back to the 1950s when garments called attention to the feminine form.
Ruffle Tank by Leigh Radford:
Inspired by an article on knitted ruffles by Pam Allen in the Summer 2002 issue
of Interweave Knits, Leigh designed a flirty linen tank with ruffle details.
Stripes Go Round by Lana Hames: Hemp yarn is both comfortable
to wear and easy to care for. Lana has used four shades of sportweight hemp for
this simple, lightweight top.
Beyond the Basics – Increases
Marseilles Pullover by Kathy Zimmerman: In this slim cabled
pullover, Kathy combined trellis-like diamonds with garter stitch interiors and
crisscrossing ribs to reflect the layout of hedgerows and plantings in a formal
summer garden.
Kristin’s Favorite Carry-All by Kristin Nicholas: Inspired
by a woven wool bag from Ecuador that she used as a knitting bag, then overnight
bag, then diaper bag, Kristin designed this generous knitted alternative.
Beyond the Basics – Decreases
Millennium Argyle Vest by Nancy Marchant: For this contemporary
vest, Nancy has taken a basic argyle pattern and “broken the rules”
by enlarging the diamonds from their traditional smaller size and using a different
color for each diagonal line of stitches.
Water Garden Fair Isle by Ron Schweitzer: Ron got the idea
for this unisex pullover while viewing a friend’s photograph of a residential
water garden in Calcutta.
Beyond the Basics – Working with Two Yarns
Cabaret Raglan by Norah Gaughan: Norah used eyelets and two-stitch
cables (also called traveling stitches) to give definition to the angled lines
of the raglan armholes and decorate the front yoke of this otherwise simple pullover.
Lotus Blossom Tank by Sharon Shoji: This little top, worked
in bamboo yarn, combines a delicate repeating lace pattern with a square neckline
and unusual shoulder detail.
Lite Lopi Pullover by Norah Gaughan: Norah looked to traditional
Bohus knitting for the color and stitch patterns on her round-yoke sweater where
the signature purl stitches in Bohus designs create a suble “pop”
effect—small dots of color and texture in an otherwise straightforward Fair
Isle pattern.
Beyond the Basics – Reading Charts
Icarus Shawl by Miriam Felton: A lace motif from Sophia Caulfield’s
Dictionary of Needlework, first published in 1882, was the starting point for
Miriam’s feather-light shawl.
Forest Path Stole by Faina Letoutchaia:
Faina drew upon the lace-knitting traditions of her of her Russian homeland and
of the Shetland Islands, variations on stitch patterns from Barbara Walker’s
stitch guides, and a fascination with entrelac to create this stunningly elegant
alpaca stole.
Beyond the Basics – Knitted Lace
Cambridge Jacket by Ann Budd: Inspired by the men’s
sweater jackets that were popular in the 1950’s, this trim cardigan uses
placed ribs for fit and knitterly detail.
Burma Rings by Barbara Venishnick: In two far-flung corners
of the world—Burma, tucked between India and Southeast Asia, and South Africa,
home to the Ndebele people—women have for centuries worn brass rings around
their necks. Barbara took these rings as inspiration and knitted them into a sweater
in soft merino wool.
Beyond the Basics – Short-Rows
Man’s Brioche Vest by Erica Alexander: This handsome
vest featuring soft brioche ribs and a button-up front is a relaxed version of
the classic, conservative, man’s vest.
VIP Cardigan by Charlotte Morris:
Charlotte transformed the classic textured Aran cardigan into something delicate
and feminine by choosing a lightweight yarn and subtle textures.
Beyond the Basics – Seams
Pearl Buck Swing Jacket by Kate Gilbert: The swingy A-line
shaping and delicate stitch detail in Kate’s little jacket were inspired
by the loose-fitting tops worn by Chinese women in Pearl S. Buck’s novel,
The Good Earth.
Weekend Getaway Satchel by Marta McCall: Bright, bold colors
make Marta McCall’s felted satchel a lively twenty-first-century version
of the nineteenth-century carpetbag.
Union Square Market Pullover by Kate Gilbert: This flirty,
yet comfortable sweater will take you from Saturday morning at the market to an
afternoon coffee date.
Beyond the Basics – Grafting
Glossary of Terms and Techniques
Sources for Supplies
Index
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