VOL. VIII
WOOL STUDIO
CONTENTS WOOL STUDIO VOL. VIII
4 A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
THE COLLECTION 8 MONACO PULLOVER Donna Estin 14 BLACKPOOL CARDIGAN Zanete Hussain 20 LAUGHLIN TEE Lana Jois 26 BADEN PULLOVER Nicole Reeves 32 MACAU PULLOVER Susanna IC 38 WENDOVER CARDIGAN Emily Ringelman 44 GENTING PULLOVER Renate Kamm 50 COTAI TOP Fiona Munro 56 SENTOSA PULLOVER Courtney Spainhower
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Albert Einstein once outlined his three rules of work: “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.� These rules apply equally well to knitting; after all, what is knitting but turning a chaos of string into an elegant, well-made garment? And every knitter knows that a challenging pattern is a chance to learn more about their craft and develop new skills. As knitters, we are constantly seeking simplicity and harmony. Knitting has a quiet, soothing cadence to it. Making each stitch is a straightforward and orderly process. Even the most complicated cabled sweater has its own sort of simplicity. The stitch patterns have tidy, logical rhythms, and every stitch is thoughtfully placed. Nothing is left to chance. Designers combine patterns and stitches that complement each other to create a beautiful garment. And while we also experience difficulty in the form of dropped stitches, miscrossed cables, and accidental yarnovers, we use these as opportunities to learn new ways to fix our mistakes. In this collection, we focused on simple, everyday elegance with an added element. These nine sweaters were designed to be classic pieces that are relaxing and enjoyable to both make and wear. Designers Donna Estin, Zanete Hussain, Susanna IC, Lana Jois, Renate Kamm, Fiona Munro, Nicole Reeves, Emily Ringelman, and Courtney Spainhower designed stunning projects for knitters who are looking for relaxed, easygoing sweaters with just a hint of a challenge. We would like to thank the following yarn companies for making this volume of Wool Studio possible: Halcyon Yarn, Kelbourne Woolens, Mountain Meadow Wool, Mrs. Crosby, Plymouth Yarn, Simply Shetland, Sugar Bush Yarns, the Trendsetter Yarn Group, and Universal Yarn. Their simply elegant yarns bring this whole collection together. We hope this collection helps you create simplicity and harmony (and the occasional learning opportunity) in your own life.
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THE COLLECTION
BIOT PULLOVER 7
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MONACO PULLOVER 9
MONACO PULLOVER DONNA ESTIN
The comfortable, loose-fitting Monaco Pullover features an asymmetrical hem that creates a slant across the lower body of the sweater. The vertical lines of ribbing were inspired by a city skyline growing up along an incline. The dropped shoulders allow for a boxy fit in the body and slim sleeves for a contemporary style. FINISHED SIZE 39 (421/2, 461/2, 51, 551/2, 571/2, 62)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 39"; modeled with 1/4" of positive ease.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Universal Yarn Odette
removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
(61% superwash fine Merino wool, 22% nylon, 17% alpaca; 241 yd [220 m]/13/4 oz [50Â g]): #104 French Blue, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
NOTIONS Marker (m);
GAUGE 22 sts and 31 rows =
4" in St st.
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UNIVERSAL YARN ODETTE Light and fluffy, Odette is created using chainette construction: The yarn is essentially a tiny I-cord. When knitted up, it creates a lofty fabric that’s incredibly airy. The soft blend of Merino and alpaca adds a slight halo to any project. Use this yarn for quick but surprisingly lightweight sweaters. COLOR SHOWN: #104 French Blue FIBER: 61% superwash fine Merino wool, 22% nylon, 17% alpaca YARDAGE: 241 yd (220 m) AMOUNT: 13/4 oz (50 g) WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 5.25–5.75 sts = 1" NEEDLES: Size 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm) COLORWAYS: 10
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BLACKPOOL CARDIGAN 14
BIOT PULLOVER 15
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BLACKPOOL CARDIGAN ZANETE HUSSAIN
Inspired by a walk along the seaside on a chilly spring day, the Blackpool Cardigan is an elegant and decidedly feminine sweater featuring long puffed sleeves and a close fit. It is worked using one strand of each color held together throughout. The sleeves are worked before the body, then all the pieces are joined and the raglan armholes are shaped with decreases. Short-rows are used to shape the bust. FINISHED SIZE 34 (381/4, 411/2, 453/4, 491/4, 531/2, 563/4)" circumference at underarm, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34"; modeled with 13/4" of negative ease. YARN Jamieson’s Ultra Lace
Weight (50% lambswool, 50% Shetland wool; 212 yd [194 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]): #106 Mooskit and #339 Clematis, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 2 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch
holders; cable needle (cn); ten 1/2" buttons; tapestry needle. GAUGE 19 sts and 28 rows
= 4" in St st with 1 strand of each color held tog (see Notes) on larger needle.
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Strawberry Vines Scarf by June Dickinson Jamieson’s Ultra
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JAMIESON’S ULTRA LACE WEIGHT, DISTRIBUTED BY SIMPLY SHETLAND Shetland has one of the oldest knitting traditions in the world; their sheep can be traced back to the Iron Age. Ultra Lace Weight takes advantage of these traditions, combining crunchy Shetland wool with delicate lambswool. Use this yarn for traditional lace shawls and sheer, ultralightweight cardigans. COLORS SHOWN: #106 Mooskit and #339 Clematis FIBER: 50% lambswool, 50% Shetland wool YARDAGE: 212 yd (194 m) AMOUNT: 7/8 oz (25 g) WEIGHT: Lace GAUGE: 25 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 3 (3.25 mm) COLORWAYS: 21
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LAUGHLIN TEE 21
LAUGHLIN TEE LANA JOIS
The easygoing Laughlin Tee uses simple stitches and basic shaping to make a perfectly laid-back top. A hemp-blend yarn creates a relaxed feel and drape to this piece, making it perfect for a warm summer day. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up beginning with the split hem, this tee has minimal finishing and will be ready to wear in no time at all. FINISHED SIZE 361/4 (40, 45, 49, 54, 58, 613/4, 67, 703/4)" circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 40"; modeled with 11/4" of positive ease. YARN Halcyon Yarn Block
Island Blend Fine Yarn (35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30% rayon; 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz [56 g]): #2060 (pink), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) mini-cones.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm):
32–40" circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch
holders; tapestry needle. GAUGE 25 sts and 30 rnds =
4" in St st.
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RARE COMFORT KID MOHAIR
HALCYON YARN BLOCK ISLAND BLEND FINE YARN Some yarns are made for simple elegance. Block Island Blend Fine Yarn is one of those yarns; the rayon content has a subtle sheen, and the slubbed consistency adds texture to the finished fabric. Classic tees and drapey cardigans worked in easy stockinette stitch would sing in this yarn. COLOR SHOWN: #2060 FIBER: 35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30%Â rayon YARDAGE: 180 yd (165 m) AMOUNT: 2 oz (56 g) WEIGHT: Fingering GAUGE: 7 sts = 1" NEEDLES: Size 3 (3.25 mm) COLORWAYS: 25
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BADEN PULLOVER 26
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BADEN PULLOVER NICOLE REEVES
Bold cables zigzag up the front, back, and sleeves of the Baden Pullover. Stripes of seed stitch and reverse stockinette stitch add texture to the body, sleeve caps, and hems. This piece is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed after the knitting is complete. FINISHED SIZE 351/2 (391/2, 43, 47, 501/2, 55, 59)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 351/2"; modeled with 1/4" of negative ease. YARN Plymouth Yarn Select
Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine Merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #35 Sage, 7 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 13) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS Markers (m);
removable m; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rows =
4" in rev St st; 10 sts of Cable chart = 13/8" wide.
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PLYMOUTH YARN SELECT WORSTED MERINO SUPERWASH Worsted Merino Superwash is a classic workhorse yarn, but it’s softer and cuddlier than most. Merino wool is both warm and breathable, making it perfect for transitioning from a balmy afternoon to a cool summer evening. Best of all, you can throw it in the washing machine—no handwashing required! COLOR SHOWN: #35 Sage FIBER: 100% superwash fine Merino wool YARDAGE: 218 yd (199 m) AMOUNT: 31/2 oz (100 g) WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 5 sts = 1" NEEDLES: Size 7 (4.5 mm) COLORWAYS: 74
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MACAU PULLOVER SUSANNA IC
Relaxed and easy to knit, the Macau Pullover combines stunning lace and simple stockinette stitch with straightforward construction. Although the lace is worked on both right-side and wrong-side rows, the pattern is confined to a center panel to keep things easy. This top is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. FINISHED SIZE 321/2 (36, 40, 44, 471/2, 511/2, 55)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 40"; modeled with 11/4" of positive ease.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Sugar Bush Yarns
GAUGE 21 sts and 29 rows =
Cabot (70% Pima cotton, 30% linen; 291 yd [266 m]/ 31/2 oz [100 g]): #9009 Blue Skies, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.
NOTIONS Markers (m);
tapestry needle. 4" in St st.
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Featuring ‘Trickle’ from the Sugar Bush Yarn Collection
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SUGAR BUSH YARNS CABOT Cabot is an ideal yarn for summer projects, pairing two of the most common warm-weather fibers: soft Pima cotton and rustic linen. Combined, they create a firm but breathable fabric with lovely drape. Try this yarn for cool wraps, stylish swimsuit coverups, and breezy tank tops. COLOR SHOWN: #9009 Blue Skies FIBER: 70% Pima cotton, 30% linen YARDAGE: 291 yd (266 m) AMOUNT: 31/2 oz (100 g) WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 22 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 6 (4 mm) COLORWAYS: 24
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WENDOVER CARDIGAN 38
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WENDOVER CARDIGAN EMILY RINGELMAN
The boxy, open-front Wendover Cardigan has a fun back feature: a swath of twisted rib that is enclosed inside a twisted-stitch triangle motif that wraps around the lower body. Upscale details such as a tubular bind-off elevate a simple shape into something truly special. It’s the perfect cardigan for easing into warmer weather. FINISHED SIZE 191/4 (211/4, 231/4, 251/4, 271/4, 291/4, 311/4)" back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 191/4" on model with 353/4" bust.
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN GGH Volante (55%
removable m; stitch holders; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller 32" cir needle; tapestry needle.
Merino wool, 45% cotton; 142 yd [130 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #9 Grey, 9 (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16) balls. Yarn distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group.
NOTIONS Markers (m);
GAUGE 24 sts and 34 rows =
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GGH VOLANTE, DISTRIBUTED BY THE TRENDSETTER YARN GROUP Cotton and Merino wool make the best combination for cool, fitted projects. Volante uses this blend for a yarn that holds its shape but is comfortable in hot weather. Trendy beanies, shaped tees and tanks, and curvy cardigans would all look splendid in this yarn. COLOR SHOWN: #9 Grey FIBER: 55% Merino wool, 45% cotton YARDAGE: 142 yd (130 m) AMOUNT: 13/4 oz (50 g) WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 20 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 4–7 (3.5–4.5 mm) COLORWAYS: 27
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GENTING PULLOVER RENATE KAMM
The Genting Pullover is worked from the top down starting with an unusual foldover collar that creates a solid neckline. Raglan shaping leads to a slightly A-line body and bell-shaped sleeves. Worked in a textured-square pattern, this pullover features curves that are unusual but strikingly soft. FINISHED SIZE 373/4 (41, 45, 49, 533/4, 57, 61)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 373/4"; modeled with 1" of negative ease.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Mrs. Crosby Hat
NOTIONS Markers (m);
Box (75% superwash Merino wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 317 yd [289 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): Submarine, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
stitch holders; spare size 4 (3.5 mm) or smaller 16" cir needle; tapestry needle. GAUGE 24 sts and 34 rnds =
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MRS. CROSBY HAT BOX Blending Merino, silk, and cashmere, Hat Box is a deliciously soft yarn. It also comes in a wide array of colors, from subtly tonal pastels to bold, multicolored colorways; try using both styles for striking stripes. This heavenly yarn is beautiful in polished camisoles and lovely wraps. COLOR SHOWN: Submarine FIBER: 75% superwash Merino wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere YARDAGE: 317 yd (289 m) AMOUNT: 31/2 oz (100 g) WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 5.5–6 sts = 1" NEEDLES: Size 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) COLORWAYS: 68
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COTAI TOP 50
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COTAI TOP FIONA MUNRO
The easy-to-wear Cotai Top is flattering to many shapes, as it has a boxy fit with no shaping along the waist. This top has a gently rounded neckline and an eye-catching lace panel up the center of both the front and the back. The lace detail was inspired by the geometric shapes of the ocean and waves along the beach. FINISHED SIZE 313/4 (351/2, 391/4, 43, 463/4, 501/2, 541/4)" circumference at underarm. Tank shown measures 351/2"; modeled with 1/4" of negative ease.
NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Kelbourne Woolens
GAUGE 30 sts and 39 rnds =
Perennial (60% superwash Merino wool, 25% suri alpaca, 15% nylon; 497 yd [454 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #279 Latte, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
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Perennial
merino, alpaca, and nylon in 18 amazing hues 54 kelbournewoolens.com/onlineshop/kelbourne-woolens-perennial
KELBOURNE WOOLENS PERENNIAL Perennial is an incredibly elegant yarn, using Merino for memory, alpaca for drape, and nylon for strength. These fibers work together to make a yarn that hangs beautifully while still retaining its shape. Take advantage of these qualities to make lacy wraps and billowing tops. COLOR SHOWN: #279 Latte FIBER: 60% superwash Merino wool, 25% suri alpaca, 15% nylon YARDAGE: 497 yd (454 m) AMOUNT: 31/2 oz (100 g) WEIGHT: Fingering GAUGE: 28–36 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm) COLORWAYS: 18
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SENTOSA PULLOVER COURTNEY SPAINHOWER
The Sentosa Pullover is the perfect blend of easyto-wear and distinctive. With the yoke worked in four pieces from the center out and the body worked in stockinette stitch from stitches picked up along the yoke, the construction certainly keeps the knitting interesting. This sweater is a singular piece that can be styled for any occasion. FINISHED SIZE 461/2 (503/4, 541/4, 581/2, 621/2, 663/4, 701/4)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 461/2"; modeled with 103/4" of positive ease.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
YARN Mountain Meadow
removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Wool Cody (100% Mountain Merino-Rambouillet wool; 185 yd [169 m]/2 oz [56 g]): Natural Cream, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
NOTIONS Markers (m);
GAUGE 23 sts and 33 rnds
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MOUNTAIN MEADOW WOOL CODY This yarn is truly all-American: From sheep to shearing to spinning, Cody is made entirely in Wyoming. Rambouillet is a soft, springy fiber that retains its shape incredibly well, making it well suited to cables and large projects. Use this yarn for hats, oversized cardigans, and novel pullovers. COLOR SHOWN: Natural Cream FIBER: 100% Mountain MerinoRambouillet wool YARDAGE: 185 yd (169 m) AMOUNT: 2 oz (56 g) WEIGHT: Sport GAUGE: 22–26 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) COLORWAYS: 30
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