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CONTENTS 04 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR by Lisa Shroyer
THE COLLECTION 09 MONTANA & BIG MONTANA 11 ALMOND WRAP Rosemary Drysdale 13 WALNUT PONCHO Lidia Karabinech 15 ELM RIBBED COWL Teresa Chorzepa 17 BANYAN JACKET Rosemary Drysdale 19 VERMONT 21 SILVERBELL RUANA Irina Poludnenko 23 ALDER CAPELET Debbi Stone and Marcy Vandale 25 ARCTIC 27 ACACIA REVERSIBLE PULLOVER Teresa Chorzepa 29 NEVADA 31 EBONY PULLOVER Rosemary Drysdale 33 LAUREL BUTTONED COWL Pam Grushkin 35 GLACIER 37 TUPELO COWL Rosemary Drysdale 39 CHESTNUT PULLOVER Rosemary Drysdale 2
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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR What does it mean for a yarn to be eco-friendly? Through a variety of approaches, yarn companies can choose to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. Since 2008, Tahki Yarns has endeavored to do just that—and it’s done so with a carefully curated yarn line that has delighted knitters and stood the test of time. The Terra Collection consists of earth-friendly, knitter-friendly, beautiful yarns that feel good in the hands, on the needles, and in real life. The yarns in this line pursue Tahki’s eco-friendly goal in different ways: some contain organic fibers, some are undyed, and some are minimally processed or result from eco-friendly steps in processing. No matter how they come to be, each of the yarns celebrates natural fibers and knitability. We are thrilled to bring you this collection of designs worked in the six yarns of the Terra Collection. These projects show off the yarns while comprising a wardrobe of stylish essentials for the sophisticated woman. Big gauges, simple silhouettes, intriguing details, and a suite of neutral colors will charm your needles and set the tone for your autumn season. In the following pages, discover the yarns and the designs; find inspiration in the photos of the garments and the technical details provided for each. To download the full knitting patterns, visit InterweaveStore.com today. Knit in harmony with all things,
Projects and information are for inspiration and p ersonal use only. We’ve made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication. However, human errors do occur. If you have questions regarding a pattern in this issue, please email knits@ interweave.com. knit.wear does not recommend, approve, or endorse any of the advertisers, p roducts, services, or views advertised in knit.wear. Nor does knit.wear evaluate the advertisers’ claims in any way. You should, therefore, use your own judgment in evaluating the advertisers, products, services, and views a dvertised in knit.wear. For advertising information, call Doreen Connors at (516) 498-7463 or email doreen.connors @fwmedia.com. For editorial inquiries, call (800) 272-2193, email knits@interweave.com, or write to 4868 Innovation Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525-5576.
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9 additional designs in all-natural Terra Collection yarns available as an e-book and individual e-patterns
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GLACIER & BIG MONTANA MONTANA The original ultimateTerra supersoft, yarn, Montana super-bulky is aalpaca wool roving yarn prothat vides aninanimal-friendly comes two weights—bulky fur look andfor superbulky—and accessories and fashion eight shades. accents. Some Available colorsin are eight natural dyedsheep-coat shades, Glacier’s brushed hues; others are fiber, dyed which usingemanates eco-friendly fromproducts a sturdy and core, will obscure processes. This soft most and stitch creamy patterns, singles so makes keeppliable the knittingeven fabric, simple at big andgauges, let the yarn and cozy do the accessories. work. Colors Shown:
YARNS: Montana: 100% pure wool roving; YARN: 100% superfine alpaca; 35 yd [32.5 m]/ 1¾ oz 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g] [50 g] Big Montana: 100% pure wool roving; RECOMMENDED GAUGE: 6 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 71 yd [65 m]/3½ oz [100 g] cm) on size 15 (10 mm) needles
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ALMOND WRAP ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
In a superbulky wool roving, cables and seed stitch have sculptural impact that belie their simplicity. This simple knit wraps and pins at the shoulder for a cozy throw-on-and-go accessory that hints at traditional Aran textures but blows them up with a modern sensibility.
FINISHED SIZE
NOTIONS
17” wide and 46” long.
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
YARN Tahki Yarns Big Montana
GAUGE
(100% pure wool roving;
7 sts and 13 rows = 4” in
71 yd [65 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]):
Seed st.
#201 natural, 5 hanks. NEEDLES Size 17 (12.75 mm) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
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WALNUT PONCHO LIDIA KARABINECH
Worked back and forth in a long strip, this poncho features unique braided columns. To make these columns, stitches are dropped and raveled down to the cast-on row, then hooked back up two strands at a time from the cast-on back to the top. The bound-off edge is sewn to the lower side edge to enclose the final piece.
FINISHED SIZE
NOTIONS
50” long and 23” wide,
Size P/Q (15 mm) crochet
before assembling.
hook; tapestry needle.
YARN
GAUGE
Tahki Yarns Big Montana
6 sts and 9 rows =
(100% pure wool roving;
4” in St st.
71 yd [65 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #207 coffee, 5 hanks. NEEDLES Size 17 (12.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
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ELM RIBBED COWL TERESA CHORZEPA
Two skeins fly by on size 13 needles as you work in plush half fisherman’s rib in this easy cowl pattern. Cozy, creamy, and wearable with everything, this accessory will be your go-to eco-friendly piece for fall and winter.
FINISHED SIZE
NOTIONS
30” circumference and
Marker (m); tapestry
15” high.
needle.
YARN
GAUGE
Tahki Yarns Montana
71/2 sts and 18 rnds =
(100% pure wool roving;
4” in Half Fisherman’s Rib.
130 yd [120 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #01 natural, 2 hanks. NEEDLES Size 13 (9 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
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BANYAN JACKET ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
A sweater coat flatters with a long silhouette and basic tailoring; a dramatic collar and cuffs frame an otherwise simple garment. Set-in sleeves reduce bulk at the shoulder and upper arm, drawing attention to the wearer’s face. Made in a classic charcoal, this sweater coat dresses up or down and goes with everything.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
41 (451/4, 491/4, 54, 581/4,
Size 17 (12.75 mm):
611/4)” bust circumference.
straights and 24” circular
Jacket shown measures 41”.
(cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
YARN
correct gauge.
Tahki Yarns Big Montana (100% pure wool roving;
NOTIONS
71 yd [65 m]/31/2 oz
Marker (m); stitch holder;
[100 g]): #205 charcoal, 11
tapestry needle.
(12, 12, 13, 14, 15) hanks. GAUGE 71/2 sts and 101/2 rows = 4” in St st.
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GLACIER VERMONT The A plied, ultimate worsted-weight supersoft, super-bulky wool-alpacaalpaca blendyarn is versatile providesapplicable and an animal-friendly for a widefur range lookof forknitting accessories projects. and fashion accents. Vermont comes in Available five natural in eight heathered dyed shades, shadesGlaand cier’s brushed seven marled shades fiber, which wherein emanates two different from acolors sturdy core, been have will obscure plied together, most stitch resulting patterns, in a so finished keep the fabric knitting with a tweedy simplelook. and let The the yarn, yarna do 50 the percent work.wool and 50 percent alpaca blend, is soft but holds its shape and Colors Shown: shows stitches crisply.
YARN: 100% superfine alpaca; 35 yd [32.5 m]/ 1¾ oz YARN: 50% merino wool, 50% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/ 1¾ [50 g] oz [50 g] RECOMMENDED GAUGE: 6 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 RECOMMENDED GAUGE: 16 sts and 22 rows = cm) on size 15 (10 mm) needles 4” (10 cm) on size 8 (5 mm) needles
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SILVERBELL RUANA IRINA POLUDNENKO
Six narrow strips of varying lengths consisting of five stitch patterns and five colors comprise this creative outerwear garment that offers multiple styling options. Wrap it, belt it, throw it on and go—you can’t go wrong with a ruana in a neutral palette.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
32” wide and 30” long from
Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight
shoulder to lower edge.
and 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to
YARN
obtain the correct gauge.
Tahki Yarns Vermont (50% merino wool,
NOTIONS
50% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/
Cable needle (cn);
13/4 oz [50 g]): #01 birch (A),
tapestry needle.
#06 pebble (B), and #111 charcoal heather (C), 4 balls
GAUGE
each; #07 charcoal (D) and
16 sts and 24 rows =
#110 stone heather (E),
4” in Patt #3.
3 balls each.
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ALDER CAPELET DEBBI STONE AND MARCY VANDALE
Worked in the round from the top down in a yarn with great stitch definition, this capelet with an interesting front cable panel brings a smart layering piece to the modern wardrobe.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
451/4 (481/2, 533/4, 57)”
Size 8 (5 mm): 24” circular
circumference at lower
(cir). Adjust needle size if
edge. Capelet shown
necessary to obtain the
measures 451/4”.
correct gauge.
YARN
NOTIONS
Tahki Yarns Vermont
Markers (m); cable needle
(50% merino wool,
(cn); tapestry needle;
50% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/
three 3/4” buttons.
13/4 oz [50 g]): #110 stone heather, 7 (8, 10, 12) balls.
GAUGE 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st; 48 sts of Chart A = 61/2” wide.
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GLACIER ARCTIC The ultimate Organic woolsupersoft, and alpacasuper-bulky combine inalpaca an airy yarn bouclé prothat vides is oh-so-cozy an animal-friendly to the touch. fur look Arctic forworks accessories up quickly and fashion on largeaccents. needles Available and creates in eight texture dyed in the shades, simplest Gla-of cier’s brushed stitches thanksfiber, to itswhich distinctive emanates character. from Try a sturdy knitting core, will Arctic in stockinette obscure most or reverse stitch patterns, stockinette; so keep the fabric the knitting will havesimple a nubbly andsurface let the and yarnado squishable the work.hand. Offered in eight dyed shades with a heathered effect in Colors Shown: a natural palette, this yarn is the perfect combination of rustic, luxurious, and wearable.
YARN: superfine alpaca; 35 yd [32.5 m]/ 1¾ oz YARN: 100% 70% organic merino wool, 30% alpaca; 82 yd [50 g] [75 m]/1¾ oz [50 g] RECOMMENDED GAUGE: GAUGE: 6 RECOMMENDED 13sts stsand and10 18rows rows==4” (10 cm) size mm) needles 4” onon size 1015(6(10 mm) needles
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ACACIA REVERSIBLE PULLOVER TERESA CHORZEPA
A simple crewneck pullover with a roomy fit takes its cues from an unusual yarn: a bulky wool-alpaca bouclé. This sweater is completely reversible; wear it right-side out with the purl side facing or inside out with the knit side facing and visible seams. Either way, it’s quick and effortlessly chic.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
32 (351/2, 401/2, 451/2,
Size 10 (6 mm): straight
511/2)” bust circumference.
and 16” circular (cir). Adjust
Pullover shown measures
needle size if necessary to
401/2”.
obtain the correct gauge.
YARN
NOTIONS
Tahki Yarns Arctic
Marker (m); stitch
(70% organic merino wool,
holders; removable m;
30% alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/
tapestry needle.
13/4 oz [50 g]): #02 bark, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
GAUGE 13 sts and 18 rows = 4” in rev St st.
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GLACIER NEVADA The A yarn ultimate for knitters supersoft, who love super-bulky wool, Nevada alpacaretains yarn provides the best an characteristics animal-friendlyof furthe look fiber forwhile accessories taking on and fashion more exotic accents. qualities Available thanks in to eight its alpaca dyed shades, content Glaand cier’s brushedTwo construction. fiber,bulky which rovings emanates are plied fromtogether a sturdy core,awill with healthy obscure twistmost for astitch round, patterns, robust yarn so keep that,the knitting if knittedsimple loosely, and will letdrape the yarn more dothan the work. most super bulkies. It’s a soft yarn that blooms, and when Colors Shown: you squish it in your hand, your reaction will be “mmmmph” because it squishes you back thanks to the springy, earthy organic wool. YARN: 100% superfine alpaca; 35 yd [32.5 m]/ 1¾ oz [50 g] 70% organic virgin wool, 30% alpaca; YARN: 49 yd [45 m]/3½ oz [100 g]6 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 RECOMMENDED GAUGE: cm) on size 15 (10GAUGE: mm) needles RECOMMENDED 6¼ sts and 9 rows = 4” (10 cm) on size 19 (15 mm) needles
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EBONY PULLOVER ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
Knit a basic drop-shoulder sweater that goes with everything! The Ebony Pullover features simple shapes and stitches and knits up quickly on size 19 needles. Newer and experienced knitters alike will enjoy the meditative act of forming exaggerated stitches in a delightful wool-alpaca blend that shows off the best of both fibers— elasticity, stitch definition, bloom, drape, and body.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
341/2 (391/2, 441/4, 491/4,
Sizes 17 (12.75 mm) and 19
541/4)” bust circumference.
(15 mm): straight. Size 19
Pullover shown measures
(15 mm): 16” circular (cir).
491/4”.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
YARN
gauge.
Tahki Yarns Nevada (70% organic virgin wool,
NOTIONS
30% alpaca; 49 yd [45 m]/
Markers (m); stitch hold-
31/2 oz [100 g]): #04 stone
ers; removable m; tapestry
grey, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls.
needle. GAUGE 61/2 sts and 9 rows = 4” in St st on smaller needles.
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LAUREL BUTTONED COWL PAM GRUSHKIN
Cast on for a superbulky cowl and it will finish itself—or that’s what you’ll think when the knitting is done in a flash! Worked with just two balls of a wool-alpaca blend, this cowl uses basic stitches and is suitable for new knitters. It buttons for a stylish finish.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
9” wide and 34” long,
Size 19 (15 mm) needles.
unbuttoned; about 311/2”
Adjust needle size if
circumference, buttoned.
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Tahki Yarns Nevada
NOTIONS
(70% organic virgin wool,
Tapestry needle; three 21/8”
30% alpaca; 49 yd [45 m]/
toggle buttons.
31/2 oz [100 g]): #04 stone grey, 2 balls.
GAUGE 71/2 sts and 11 rows = 4” in Garter Rib patt.
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GLACIER The ultimate supersoft, superbulky alpaca yarn provides an animal-friendly fur look for accessories and fashion accents. Available in eight dyed shades, Glacier’s brushed fiber, which emanates from a sturdy core, will obscure most stitch patterns, so keep the knitting simple and let the yarn do the work.
YARN: 100% superfine alpaca; 35 yd [32.5 m]/ 1¾ oz [50 g] RECOMMENDED GAUGE: 6 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) on size 15 (10 mm) needles
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TUPELO COWL ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
With its 1x1 rib and fur-effect alpaca yarn, the Tupelo Cowl is super-simple knitting at its finest. Worked as one long piece, the cowl is joined into an infinity scarf by sewing the cast-on and bound-off ends together.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
62” circumference and
Size 15 (10 mm) needles.
7” wide.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
YARN
correct gauge.
Tahki Yarns Glacier (100% superfine alpaca;
NOTIONS
35 yd [32.5 m]/13/4 oz
Tapestry needle.
[50 g]): #05 charcoal, 3 skeins.
GAUGE 81/2 sts and 8 rows = 4” in Rib patt.
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CHESTNUT PULLOVER ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
Trim the cuffs of this sleek pullover with alpaca faux fur. Broken rib patterning in a singles yarn has flattering lines, and fur accents bring a pop of whimsy to the look.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES
37 (40, 461/2, 53, 59)” bust
Sizes 13 (9 mm) and 15
circumference. Pullover
(10 mm): straight. Size 13
shown measures 40”.
(9 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if
YARN
necessary to obtain the
Tahki Yarns Montana
correct gauge.
(100% pure wool roving; 130 yd [120 m]/31/2 oz
NOTIONS
[100 g]): #13 charcoal (A),
Marker (m); stitch holders;
5 (5, 7, 8, 8) hanks.
tapestry needle.
Tahki Yarns Glacier
GAUGE
(100% superfine alpaca;
10 sts and 17 rows =
35 yd [32.5 m]/13/4 oz
4” in Broken Rib patt with
[50 g]): #05 charcoal (B),
A on smaller needles.
1 ball.
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EDITORIAL CONTENT STRATEGIST Lisa Shroyer MANAGING EDITOR Rachel Koon
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