FEATURES
THE NECK''S BEST THING
According to Meg Swansen, any neck shape that can be drawn can be knit in the round.
IS WEAVING THE NEW KNITTING?
Karin Strom investigates.
AMERICAN BEAUTIES
Yarns made in the US A are having a moment. By Leslie Petrovski
FASHION
CABLE NEWS
Eye-catching cables enhance classic and oversized silhouettes.
TWISTS & TURNS
Woven and knotted cords wind their way across a cabled crewneck.
WHITE & BLACK
High-contrast graphics make a bold statement.
LET''S TALK TEXTURE
Designer Nancy Marchant takes brioche stitching to new heights
KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Effortless elegance from Cocoknits’ Julie Weisenberger.
COLOR CRAFT
Rich color palettes brighten an assortment of winter warmers.
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Luxe and ladylike, this asymmetrical turtleneck is the epitome of grace and style. The front and back each begin as two pieces (one short and one long) that are knit separately and then joined and worked in one piece to the shoulder. Silk/merino Julie from Stacy Charles Fine Yarns gives the cables and patterning extra definition and a beautiful sheen.
An hourglass-shaped center panel of diamond cables edged in curving braids is the centerpiece of Lyons’s sweater. The graceful, feminine lines lead up to a funnel neckline, while cords twist and separate up the sleeves. Alta Moda Alpaca from Lana Grossa/Trendsetter Yarns, a soft chainette yarn, defines the cables yet lends a very soft hand.
Intricate cable panels separated by lines of zigzag stitching alternate their way across this striking drop-shoulder dress. Deep 2x2 ribbing is the perfect edging; pockets are cleverly inserted into the front to line up with a pattern change. The sharkskin-gray shade of Dale Garn Cotinga is one of this season’s most popular colors.
Moss-stitch diamonds and zigzags and garter bars are the perfect counterpoint to the bold central cabled trellis of this oversized pullover. Square armholes, a wide round neck and set-in front pockets keep things casual. The tight twist of hand-painted Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe allows each pattern to shine.
Leapman’s elegant mock turtleneck, knit in 220 Superwash Merino from Cascade Yarns, boasts stunning shaped center panels on the front and back, with the front-panel border shifting outward to encompass the neck, where it’s dotted with bobbles. The cuffs, hem and neck are ribbed; reverse stockinette keeps the focus on the cables.
The Fibre Company’s Arranmore combines silk and cashmere with a tweedy wool. Add classic cables to the mix and you get a visual and textural feast. Hatta artfully uses reverse stockinette to highlight diamond and rope cable patterns and offsets them with a cabled eyelet rib hem, cuffs and neckband. Cables are also used to define the graceful raglan shaping.
Take the bulky warmth of Zealana’s Tui and put it to work in this long cardigan, which is sure to become an instant classic. A somewhat sedate shawl collar and front rib bands belie an impressive back that really pops with a combination of three thirteen-stitch cable panels. Narrower bands of cables line the fronts and raglan sleeves.
Seven cable patterns (including two-color cables on the back and center sleeves) stand out against a background of reverse stockinette. The nautical feel is highlighted by narrow stockinette strips that are
woven and knotted through the different patterns. K2, p2 ribbed borders and a fold-under neckband finish things up. It’s knit in Adelaide from Classic Elite Yarns.
Stand out in this bold oversized pullover with striking color gradation that’s created using five strands of Galway Sport from Plymouth Yarn Co. held together. Changing the arrangement of strands gently shifts the color from light to dark. Raglan armhole shaping on bishop sleeves, a wider back that wraps to a shorter front, vents, and pockets worked in finishing make this a statement sweater.
The bold effect of a black-and-white herringbone pattern, worked in the round to the armhole, is further contrasted by the short-row-shaped yoke with deeply slanted shoulders worked all in black. Batwing-style sleeves, fold-under hems and a cozy ribbed turtleneck add style. Work it in supersoft Valley Superwash from Valley Yarns.
Classic rugby stripes get a modern makeover in an allover broken-rib pattern. A generous turtleneck, a longer back and side vents are added to the oversized silhouette. Wide stripes of Brown Sheep Co.’s Lanaloft Worsted are bold and sturdy in 100% wool.
This hybrid Fair Isle pullover showcases myriad graphic patterns and textural ridges to great visual effect. Zigzag bands in the lower body contrast well with the blockier patterns at the yoke. The unusual approach to construction involves working the body in the round inside out (or with WS facing) predominantly in purl stitches so floats won’t pucker the fabric or affect the gauge. Knit it in alpaca/merino Extra from Blue Sky Fibers.
Striking windowpane plaids are having their moment on the runway. Create Prosser’s braid-look indowpanes by alternating stitches in black and white. The generous silhouette features a wide funnel neckline, side vents and two-row seed-stitch edges. Lhasa from Debbie Bliss Pure Bliss Collecton/KFI, a sumptuous cashmere/yak blend, is cozy and soft against the skin.
Big and bold is the name of the game. Traditional Scandinavian patterns are blown out in this super-bulky roving yarn —aptly named Chill from Sugar Bush Yarns—that will keep its namesake at bay. Both the body and sleeves are worked in the round to the armhole, then sleeves are joined and the yoke is worked in the round with raglan shaping. A single vertical line of black stitches forms a faux side seam.
Nancy Marchant is constantly on the lookout for new ways to manipulate brioche stitches. Her reversible trellis blanket (which can do double duty as an oversized shawl) is knit using a column of woven brioche stitch on a two-color garter-stitch background. It’s worked in Deluxe Chunky from Universal Yarn.
Julie Weisenberger gives the classic grandpa cardigan a feminine makeover. Knit in Tuscan Tweed from Berroco, it features ribbing and a rolled edge around the cuffs and bottom edge; a pretty Liberty of London fabric lines the front pockets. Because it’s knit from the top down, you can adjust the length to suit your particular body type.
A close-fitting drop-shoulder pullover will layer nicely under
a winter coat, and in spongy baby alpaca SimpliCria from HiKoo/Skacel Collection, it’s more than soft enough to wear right next to your skin. Bright hound’s-tooth colorwork on the lower sleeves and body is tempered by a solid upper body and sleeves, all bordered with a simple k2, p2 rib.
Shorter days could use more sunshine. Cheerful yellow is the perfect complement to gray in this seamless shawl, worked from the top down and starting with a garter tab cast-on. Woolly from DMC is worked in springy garter stitch, then a two-color slip-stitch pattern band, with a few garter- stitch rows to finish. Tassels at the points lend a playful touch.
Nguyen’s drop-shoulder V-neck features vertical three-stitch bands of dark blue cutting through a field of light blue stockinette, then crisscrossing in a diamond pattern at the front yoke and moving up and out to the shoulders. The same pattern is echoed on the sleeves. The back features a subtle V pattern at the top; deep k3, p3 ribbed edges on the body and sleeves make for a tailored finish. Knit in handpainted Superwash Merino DK/Light Worsted Weight from Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts.
This argyle/Fair Isle mash-up vest works well over a crisp white Oxford shirt and dark denim for a classic look that exudes cool. The subtle variegations of Prism Yarn’s hand-dyed Merino Mia lend themselves beautifully to this relaxed vest, which is worked in the round to the underarm, with the Fair Isle worked separately on the front and back.
A retro honeycomb pattern is the basis for this striking beanie, which has just the right amount of slouch. Newton’s hat is worked in the round in Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres’ Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply from the k1, p1 tipped ribbed cuff to the perfectly patterned decreases at the crown.
Flirty and feminine in pink and purple, this Fair Isle sampler infinity scarf is the perfect winter accessory. Knit in the round from a provisional cast-on, the open stitches are grafted with Kitchener stitch to create a tube that’s long enough to be worn loosely or doubled for extra warmth. Knit in Naturally Soft Merino from MillaMia.
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