Stranded Magazine - Cold Weather 2016 by Stranded Magazine

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LOOKBOOK

Cold ather We 2016 Issue

MAGAZINE

Editor and Photographer Andi Satterlund

Content Coordinator Erin Birnel

Business Administrator Monica Kirby

Technical Editor Laura Chau

Model

Noriko Ho

The Mild Weather Issue

Stranded Magazine is a brand new digital knitting publication that’s available exclusively as a PDF. When you buy an issue through strandedmag. com or ravelry.com, you get all of the patterns inside, and every contributing pattern designer gets a percentage of each sale. To let you preview the patterns before you buy the issue, we put together this handy lookbook. In these pages, you’ll not only get a peek at the designs, but you’ll also get all of the information you need to pick a size and find your yarn, so you’ll be ready to cast on your project by the time you purchase and download the issue. Here’s a glimpse at what’s inside the Cold Weather 2016 issue.

Tutorials and Articles Peek into the world of sheep shearing in an interview with Matthew Gilbert – shearer and owner of Mendocino Fiber Mill.

Andi Satterlund shares how to spice up knit night with a recipe for homemade ginger syrup.

Perfect your i-cord skills with tutorials by Lee Meredith.

Whip up a batch of project bags for your WIPs with a cleanfinish project bag tutorial by Katie Sawicki.

About Stranded Magazine and the Lookbook

Explore the qualities of rustic yarns in an article by Sharon Crowley.

Tazlina by Erin Birnel

Ward off cold toes with snuggly wool socks. Tazlina combines a cable and lace pattern with sport-weight yarn for plenty of warmth. Slip them on before spending the day snowshoeing through the woods or while knitting next to the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa and a view of gently falling snow. Tazlina features classic cuff-to-toe construction. The socks are worked from the top down with a patterned heel flap and gusset decreases.

Patterns: Tazlina

Schematic

1. 2.

1. Circumference

7 (8, 9) in / 18 (20, 23) cm

2. Cuff Depth 1 in / 3 cm

3. Leg Length

6 (6, 7.5) in / 16 (16, 19) cm

4. Foot Length

9 (10, 11) in / 23 (26, 28) cm

Yarn

• 233 (260, 286) / 214 (238, 262) m Classic Elite MountainTop Mohawk in 3376; 60% merino / 30% Romney wool / 10% nylon sport-weight yarn.

Needles

• US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable or dpns

Notions

• Cable needle • Yarn needle • 2 stitch markers labeled A and B

Gauge

28 sts x 36 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Tazline

Skyward by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing better than pulling on a thick and cozy pullover to combat the winter blues. Skyward knits up quickly in bulky yarn and a simple texture pattern. This simple-to-knit raglan pullover has retro appeal with its funnel neck and clean design elements and is as at home for a night on the sofa with a good book as it is for cocktails and conversation at the ski lodge. This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up in a texture pattern. Sleeves are knit in the round, joined to the body of the sweater at the yoke, and then decreased to the neckline with raglan decreases ending in a funnel neck. Wear it with 1-4 in / 2.5-10 cm of positive ease.

Patterns: Skyward

Schematic 1. Armhole Depth

7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11.5) in 19 (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29) cm

2. Body Length to Underarm

23 (23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 15.5, 27) in 59 (60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 69) cm

3. Bust Circumference

33.5 (37, 40, 43.5, 47, 50, 53.5) in 85 (94, 102, 110, 120, 127, 136) cm

4. Waist Circumference

29.5 (33, 36, 39.5, 43, 46, 49.5) in 75 (84, 92, 100, 109, 117, 126) cm

5. Hip Circumference

34.5 (38, 41, 44.5, 48, 51, 54) in 88 (97, 104, 113, 122, 130, 138) cm

6. Upper Arm Circumference

10 (11, 12, 13.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5) in 25 (28, 30, 34, 40, 43, 47) cm

7. Sleeve Length

17.5 in 44 cm

Yarn

• 750 (840, 920, 1030, 1140, 1250, 1390) yds / 690 (770, 840, 940, 1040, 1140, 1270) m Green Mountain Spinnery Capricorn in Grey 8189; 100% wool bulky-weight yarn

Needles

• US 15 / 10 mm circular needles with 16 in cable, 32 in cable, and dpns • US 11 / 8 mm circular needles with 16 in cable

Notions

• 4 open/locking stitch markers • Yarn needle • Sewing thread and needle in matching shade

Gauge 12 sts x 19 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Pattern: Skyward

Warlow by Caitlin Ffrench

Cozy up after a day in the snow with this elegant wrap that features a modern twist. The simple shape belies the intricacy of the knitted lace motif, which is patterned on both sides. Once knit, Warlow becomes a cozy, stole-style accessory to wear with your favorite winter coat, or button Warlow together to transform it into a poncho to layer over your favorite top and jeans. This worsted-weight wrap is knit flat as a rectangle with buttonholes and buttons along one long edge so it can be worn as a wrap or buttoned together and worn as a poncho.

Patterns: Warlow

Schematic

1. Width 26 in 71 cm

2. Length 80 in 203 cm

Yarn

• 850 yds / 777 m Cestari Traditional Collection in Natural Medium Grey; 100% wool worsted-weight yarn

Needles

• US 8 / 5 mm circular needles with 24 in / 60 cm cable or longer

Notions

• Yarn needle • 7 1 in / 2.5 cm buttons

Gauge

10 sts x 14 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

One Size

Pattern: Warlow

Blackomb by Andi Satterlund

Blackcomb is the quintessential winter cardigan with a touch of vintage kitsch. This colorwork cardigan provides ample room to perfect your stranded knitting technique and features an easy-to-wear silhouette and snuggly shawl collar. A worsted-weight wool-alpaca blend knits up quickly in the colorwork pattern while adding extra warmth. Blackcomb is the perfect accompaniment for a lazy day at the lodge or a brisk evening stroll through the woods. Knit your Blackcomb in lovely, natural shades of wool or choose your own winterinspired palette. Blackcomb is knit in the round from the bottom up and steeked. It features drop-shoulder sleeves that are knit in the round from the top down and a shawl collar. Choose a size with 1-4 in / 2.5-10 cm of positive ease.

Patterns: Blackomb

Schematic

2. 3. 4.

7. 5.

5. Body Circumference

34 (37, 41, 44, 46, 50, 54, 57.5) in 86 (94, 104, 112, 119, 127, 137, 146) cm

6. Sleeve length

20.5 (21, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 22, 22, 22) in 112 (116, 116, 118, 118, 120, 120, 120) cm

1. Back Neck Width

3. Armhole Depth

7. Upper Arm Circumference

2. Cross Back Width

4. Body Length

8. Wrist Circumference

7 (7, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9) in 18 (18, 20, 22, 22, 22, 23, 23) cm

12 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29) in 43 (47, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69, 73) cm

8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11) in 44 (46, 50, 52, 52, 56, 58, 60) cm

24.5 (24.5, 25, 25, 25.5, 25.5, 26, 26) in 62 (62, 64, 64, 65, 65, 66, 66) cm

17 (17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 21, 22) in 43 (43, 46, 48, 48, 51, 53, 56) cm

8.5 (8.5, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11.5) in 21 (21, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30) cm

Yarn

• 780 (830, 920, 990, 1060, 1130, 1220, 1300) yds / 714 (756, 842, 906, 970, 1034, 1116, 1189) m of Quince & Co. Owl in Snowy 50% wool / 50% alpaca worsted-weight yarn in MC • 300 (360, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 560) yds / 274 (329, 385, 403, 421, 439, 458, 512) m of Quince & Co. Owl in Togian 50% wool / 50% alpaca worsted-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles with 16 in /40 cm, 32 in / 80 cm, and 60 in / 152 cm cables

Notions • • • •

Stitch markers labeled A, B, C, and D Stitch holders 8 (7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 6) ½-in buttons Crochet hook OR sewing machine with coordinating thread

Gauge

19 sts x 22 Rows in Stitch Pattern B = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Pattern: Blackomb

Nabesna by Noriko Ho

Say goodbye to cold fingers with Nabesna - a thrummed muff designed to keep hands and fingers toasty warm through the colder months. Expand your knitting repertoire into thrum territory and channel your inner 1950s ski bunny with this fun accessory. Natural shades of wool and roving make Nabesna the perfect neutral compliment to any wardrobe, but you can delight in mixing it up with some funky-colored roving or a cheerful wool yarn - the possibilities are endless! Nabesna is knit flat, seamed, and then pleated with cuffs that are picked up and knit in the round. Thrums add extra interest to the pattern as well as a cozy interior.

Patterns: Nabesna

Schematic

3. 1.

2. 1. Wrist Circumference 7 in / 18 cm

2. Length

3. Body Circumference 15 in / 38 cm

12.5 in / 32 cm

Yarn

• 210 yds / 192 m Bartlett Yarns 2-ply in Light Sheep Gray; 100% wool in MC • 1.1 oz / 32 g Bartlett Yarns Wool Roving in Medium Sheep Gray; 100% wool roving in CC

Needles

• US 8 / 5 mm circular needles with 24 in / 60 cm cable and dpns

Notions

• 1 stitch marker • Yarn needle • Handful of pins (to help position and hold pleats in place)

Gauge

• 18 sts x 26 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm • 17 sts x 23 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

One Size

Pattern: Nabesna

Stimson by Lee Meredith

No winter wardrobe is complete without a pair of mitts. Stimson combines interesting construction details with a stretchy, textured fabric for a pair of convertible mitts that transform into closed-top mittens. This small knitting project packs a technique-laden wallop but can be completed in a short period of time. Wear Stimson as mitts in early winter when mornings are crisp and clear and converted into mittens when you hit the snow-laden slopes. These mitts are worked from the bottom up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both in the round and flat - increasing for the thumb gusset. After working some short rows at the top for the curve, they are topped with an i-cord bind-off edging that includes i-cord buttonholes. Thumbs are worked flat, then seamed. The stitch pattern is a mistake rib, for a very textured and stretchy fabric. Shaping is in the form of a long slit at the cuffs, and the thumb gussets, but the ribbing will stretch and mold to comfortably fit your hands and wrists. To wear as closed-top mittens, twist the top into a spiral and pass the buttons through the i-cord button loops to fasten.

Patterns: Stimson

Schematic

1. Wrist Circumference 6.5 (7.5, 8.5) in 17 (19, 22) cm

2. Palm Circumference 6.5 (7.5, 8.5) in 17 (19, 22) cm

3. Cuff Length

5 (6, 7) in 13 (15, 18) cm

4. Gusset Height 1.5 (2, 2) in 4 (5, 5) cm

5. Bottom Palm to Fingertip Length 7 (8, 9) in 18 (20, 23) cm

5. Yarn

• 150 (200, 260) yds / 137 (183, 238) m Fancy Tiger Crafts Heirloom in Natural; 100% American Romney wool worsted-weight yarn

Needles

• US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable, or dpns • 1 extra needle close in size

Notions • • • •

2 stitch markers labeled A and B 4 or 6 ½ in / 15 mm buttons (2 are optional) 2 pieces of scrap yarn Yarn needle

Gauge

19 sts x 28 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Stimson

Maclure by Noriko Ho

Maclure is the perfect choice for a day on the slopes. Worstedweight yarn and unique details like top-down construction and sideways cables make Maclure as interesting to knit as it is fun to wear. Choose a subtle contrast color for the brim lining if you want a classic look or a shocking neon for a bright pop of modern color. Maclure is constructed from the top down and has a doublethick brim for extra warmth and stability. The contrast inner layer is sewn down, and a simple garter collar is picked up at the bottom. Braided ties and an optional pompom complete the look.

Patterns: Maclure

Schematic

1. 1. Brim Length End to End 27 (28) in / 69 (71) cm

2. Depth

9.5 (11) in / 24 (28) cm

3. Neck Collar

13 (16) in / 33 (41) cm

Yarn

• 150 (165) yds / 137 (151) m Imperial Yarn Columbia in 01 Natural; 100% wool Aran-weight yarn in MC • 65 (72) yds / 60 (66) m Imperial Yarn Columbia in 04 Charcoal Natural; 100% wool Aran-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 8 / 5 mm circular needles with 16 in / 40 cm cables, 24 in / 61 cm cables, and dpns

Notions • • • •

8 stitch markers, 1 labeled A and 7 labeled B 2 cable needles Yarn needle Pompom maker (optional)

Gauge

17.5 sts x 26 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm 16 sts x 25 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes M (L)

Pattern: Maclure

Choosing a Size Stranded Magazine patterns give you the measurements of the finished item, and projects that are fitted to the body will include an ease range recommendation. Add the ease range recommendation to your own measurements, and compare them to the schematic measurements to choose a size. For example, if you have a 34 in bust and the pattern suggests 1-3 in of negative ease, your ideal size would have a finished bust measurement somewhere in the 31-33 in range. Ease is the difference between a garment’s measurements and your own measurements. A sweater with positive ease is bigger in circumference than the wearer, and a sweater with negative ease is smaller in circumference than the wearer. A sweater with zero ease has the same circumference as the wearer. Negative ease makes for a snug-fitting sweater, but knits are stretchy so negative ease isn’t restrictive like you might imagine it to be. Positive ease is less form fitting and tends to drape over the body. To get an idea of what kind of ease you’re used to wearing, take your own measurements, and then measure your favorite store-bought sweaters.

If your favorite sweaters typically are larger than your own measurements, you like positive ease. If they’re typically smaller than your own measurements, you like negative ease. It’s important to note that the suggested ease isn’t universal throughout a garment. You want more ease through the armhole, less across the shoulders, and so on. For garment patterns, the suggested ease is generally the suggested ease through the bust or torso of the garment. With that in mind, study the schematic to make sure that your measurements correspond nicely with the measurements for the size you think you’d like to knit. For a fitted sweater with set-in sleeves, the cross shoulder measurement typically should closely match your own, and the armholes should be deeper than your own measurement. Make sure all of the measurements for a size will work well on you before you commit to knitting a whole sweater based on them. You may need to make custom modifications to get the best fit.