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LOOKBOOK

Cold ather We 2017 Issue

MAGAZINE

Editor and Photographer Andi Satterlund

Content Coordinator Erin Birnel

Business Administrator Monica Kirby

Technical Editor Laura Chau

Model

Alyssa Christensen

The Cold Weather Issue

Stranded Magazine is a modern 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 2017 issue.

Tutorials and Articles Learn about the care and devotion of the Southeast Llama Rescue in an interview by Faith Parke-Dodge.

Discover slip-stitch and mosaic techniques with tutorials by Erin Birnel. Try something different and crochet and line a classice tea cozy with a tutorial by Darleen Hopkins About Stranded Magazine and the Lookbook

Elstowe by Cory Ellen Boberg

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grabbing a cup of coffee with friends or snuggling up with a mug of cocoa and a good book, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look your best in Elstowe. Choose bright and cheerful colors or neutral tones to complement your winter wardrobe. Practice your mosaic knitting skills and whip up this fetching headband that will keep your ears warm indoors or out. The main band of this headband is worked flat in a mosaic stitch pattern and bound off. A 1x1 ribbed panel is picked up and knitted on flat, then joined in the round and finished using a 3-needle bind-off. The ribbed panel provides a tailored fit when worn at the back neck, or a bow-like accent when worn at the front.

Pattern: Elstowe

Schematic

1. Circumference 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5) in 46 (50, 53, 57) cm

1. 2.

2. Colorwork Band Depth 4 in 10 cm 3. Colorwork Band Length 15 (16.5, 18, 19.5) in 38 (42, 46, 50) cm 4. Rib Panel Length 3 in 8 cm

Yarn

• 95 (105, 115, 125) yds / 87, (96, 105, 114) m Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Postcard; 100% wool fingering-weight yarn in MC • 60 (65, 65, 70) yds / 55, (59, 59, 64) m Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Homemade Jam; 100% wool fingering-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles with 24 in / 61 cm cable, and dpn • US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles with 24 in / 61 cm cable

Notions

• Locking stitch marker • Yarn needle • Pins

Gauge

26 sts x 37 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles

Sizes

S (M, L, XL)

Pattern: Elstowe

Marland by Ariel Altaras

Nothing says cozy like a pair of wool socks! If slippers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your cup of tea, try your hand at knitting a pair of house socks to keep chilly drafts at bay. Marland is a sport-weight sock knit with a fanciful snowflake lace motif on the top of the foot. Knit up a pair while curled up on the sofa with a good audiobook and your favorite tea and biscuits. Marland is knit using traditional cuff-down construction with a heel flap and gusset. It is worked in a sport-weight yarn and designed to be worn with approximately 10% negative ease. For a house sock, a looser fit can be used if desired.

Pattern: Marland

Schematic

1. Leg Length

6 (6, 6.5) in 16 (16, 17) cm

3. 1.

2. Foot Length 9 (10, 11) in 23 (26, 28) cm

3. Ankle Circumference 8 (9, 10) in 21 (23, 26) cm

4. Foot Circumference 8 (9, 10) in 21 (23, 26) cm

Yarn • 335 yds / 306 m Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply in Orchid; 100% superwash merino sport-weight yarn

Needles

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

Notions

• Stitch markers labeled A and B • Yarn needle

Gauge

28 sts x 38 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Marland

Hildene by Jen Weissman

Large and cozy shawls are a wintertime necessity. Hildene combines the simplicity of stockinette stitch with cables and slip-stitch ribbing for a sophisticated wrap that will brighten up the darkest day. Worsted weight yarn and an easy-tomemorize stitch pattern will have Hildene leaping off your needles and directly onto your shoulders to ward off winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chill. Hildene is a triangular shawl knit from the top down. It is comprised of stockinette stitch with a column of cables and slip-stitch ribs running down the spine. When the column reaches the edging, the cables and ribs extend out, and a branching motif forms in the center point of the shawl. The edging is worked in slip-stitch ribbing.

Pattern: Hildene

Schematic

1. Wingspan 72 in 183 cm

2. Depth 28 in 71 cm

Yarn

• 700 yds / 640 m Quince & Co Owl in Rosebay; 50% American wool, 50% New Zealand alpaca worsted-weight yarn

Needles

• US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles with 40 in / 102 cm cable

Notions

• 5 stitch markers labeled A, B, C, D, and E • Cable needle • Yarn needle

Gauge

14 sts x 26 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

One size

Pattern: Hildene

Woodlea by Susanna Winter

Woodlea will keep the chill from your toes all winter long. The stranded colorwork does double duty by providing a decorative fabric on the outside and an extra layer of warmth on the inside. Choose a holiday-themed color palette or a neutral color combination to wear with your favorite pajamas. These slippers are worked toe-up in the round with a colorwork foot and a single-color heel. They are finished with a short cuff in stockinette and an eyelet round that forms a picot edging when the cuff is folded down and sewn to the inside. The slippers are intended to be worn with no ease. The stranded colorwork pattern is charted only.

Pattern: Woodlea

Schematic

3. 1. Cuff Length 1 in 3 cm 2. Foot Length 9 (10) in 23 (25) cm

3. Leg Circumference 7.5 (8.5) in 19 (21) cm

4. Foot Circumference 9 (10) in 23 (25) cm

Yarn

• 175 (195) yds / 160 (180) m Sandnes Garn Tove in #5575; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in MC • 85 (90) yds / 75 (80) m Sandnes Garn Tove in #4342; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 2.5 / 3 mm dpns or circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable

Notions

• Yarn needle

Gauge

28 sts x 30 rows in stranded Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Size

Small (Large)

Pattern: Woodlea

Rosecliff by Paola Albergamo

Rosecliff is an updated take on your favorite henley. Knit in a cozy alpaca blend, it features flattering shaping lines and simple texture. The kangaroo pocket is the perfect place to stash spare knitting notions or warm chilly fingers. Pair Rosecliff with your favorite pair of sweat pants and a thick pair of socks for ultimate coziness. Rosecliff is knit flat from the top to the neckline split. Stitches are then joined to work in the round until the sleeve division. The body is knit in the round with a kangaroo pocket knit concurrently with the body. Sleeves are knit in the round from the top down. Choose a size with 1-3 in / 3-8 cm of positive ease.

Pattern: Rosecliff

Schematic

1. Bust Circumference

32 (38.5, 42.5, 46, 50, 51.5, 55.5) in 81 (98, 108, 116, 127, 130, 141) cm

2. Waist Circumference

29 (35.5, 39, 42.5, 47, 48, 52.5) in 73 (89, 99, 108, 119, 122, 133) cm

3. Hip Circumference

36.5 (40.5, 44.5, 48, 52.5, 55.5, 56.5) in 2 (103, 112, 122, 133, 143) cm

4. Armhole Depth

8.5 (9.5, 9, 10.5, 10.5, 11.5, 11.5) in 22 (24, 23, 27, 27, 29, 29) cm

5. Underarm to Hem Length

26 (27.5, 29, 30.5, 30.5, 32, 32.5) in 66 (70, 74, 77, 77, 81, 83) cm

6. Sleeve Length

18 (18, 18.5, 19, 19, 19.5, 20) in 46 (46, 47, 48, 48, 49, 51) cm

7. Upper Arm Circumference

12 (12.5, 14, 15, 17, 17.5, 18.5) in 29 (31, 35, 38, 43, 45, 47) cm

8. Wrist Circumference

7.5 (7.5, 7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 9.5, 9.5) in 19 (19, 19, 22, 22, 24, 24) cm

Yarn

• 902 (951, 984, 1066, 1148, 1230, 1230) yds / 825 (870, 900, 975, 1050, 1125, 1125) m DROPS Nepal in 4311; 65% wool / 35% camelid-alpaca Aran-weight yarn

Needles

• US 8 / 5 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable, 24 in / 60 cm cable, and dpns • US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable and dpns

Notions

• 8 stitch markers labeled A, 4 markers labeled B, 6 markers labeled C • Yarn needle • 1 ⅝ in / 15 mm button • Size 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook

Gauge

15 sts x 20 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles 16 sts x 24 rows in 2 x 2 Rib = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with smaller needles

Sizes

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

Pattern: Rosecliff

Winterthur by Lee Meredith

Winterthur are the perfect accessory for keeping the chill from your hands during a day of crafting. Fingerless mitts are a must for any winter wardrobe and these will flex your knitting skills with their geometric stitch pattern and clever construction. Knit a pair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or three â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in your favorite winter-inspired colors. Winterthur are worked sideways, flat, with slip-stitch colorwork, then joined around to work the garter stitch gusset and thumb in the round. Mini-cables form the colorwork pattern and only one color is used at a time. The mitts feature garter stitch edges for extra coziness.

Pattern: Winterthur

Schematic

1. 1. Palm Circumference 6 (7, 8) in 15 (18, 20) cm

2. Wrist Circumference 7 (8, 9) in 18 (20, 23) cm

3. Gusset Height 2.5 (3, 3.5) in 6 (8, 9) cm

4. Cuff Length

2.5 (2.5, 2) in 6 (6, 5) cm

5. Hand Length 5 (5.5, 5.5) in 13 (13, 14) cm

2. 4.

Yarn

• 105 (130, 160) yds / 96 (119, 146) m Quince & Co. Chickadee in Nightshade; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in MC • 60 (75, 90) yds / 55 (69, 82) m Quince & Co. Chickadee in Shell; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable; or any length circular and dpns • 1 extra needle of any type, the same size or 1-2 sizes larger

Notions

• Waste yarn or stitch holders • 2 stitch markers labeled A and B • Yarn needle

Gauge

23 sts x 50 rows in Garter Stitch = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Winterthur

Florham by Andi Satterlund

Leave your robe on the hanger and grab Florham to wrap up in. This snuggly cardigan is the pinnacle of leisurewear for knitters. Soft and bouncy wool coupled with the ease of garter stitch make for a cold-weather wardrobe staple youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll reach for over and over again through the winter months. Florham is knit side to side and seamed. The shawl collar is knit at the same time as each front and then seamed. Sleeves are knit flat, seamed, and set in the armhole. Knit a size to fit with 2-4 in / 5-10 cm of positive ease through bust.

Pattern: Florham

Schematic 1. Cross Back Width 17 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 24, 26, 28) in 43 (47, 51, 55, 61, 66, 71) cm

1. 6.

2. Body Length 25 (25.5, 25.5, 26, 26, 26.5, 26.5) in 64 (65, 65, 66, 66, 67, 67) cm 3. Bust Circumference Closed 34 (37, 40, 43, 48, 52, 56) in 86 (94, 102, 109, 122, 132, 142) cm

8. 3. 4.

4. Waist Circumference Closed 34 (37, 40, 43, 48, 52, 56) in 86 (94, 102, 109, 122, 132, 142) cm 5. Hip Circumference 36 (40, 42, 45.5, 50, 54, 58) in / 91 (102, 107, 116, 127, 137, 147) cm

6. Armhole Depth 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 11) in 20 (22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 28) cm

8. Upper Arm Circumference 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 22) in 41 (43, 46, 48, 51, 56, 56) cm

7. Sleeve Length 11.5 (12, 12, 12.5, 13, 13, 13) in 29 (30, 30, 32, 33, 33, 33) cm

9. Wrist Circumference 9 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.5, 11.5) in 23 (23, 24, 25, 27, 27, 29) cm

Yarn

• 1400 (1520, 1650, 1770, 1980, 2130, 2300) yds / 1280 (1390, 1510, 1618, 1810, 1948, 2100) m Sincere Sheep Cormo in St. Barts; 100% wool worsted-weight yarn

Needles

• US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles with 40 in / 102 cm cables • US 8 / 5 mm needles

Notions

• Stitch marker • Yarn needle

Gauge

16 stitches x 28 rows in Garter Stitch with larger needles = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

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

Pattern: Florham

Pensmore by Erin Birnel

Wrap yourself in warmth and comfort with Pensmore. Stripes and garter stitch combine for a simple knitted blanket that will keep you cozy all winter long. Select coordinated colors for a refined look or keep it scrappy with bits and bobs of yarn left over from other projects. Pensmore is knit in pieces. Each square is knit on the bias in garter stitch stripes and seamed to form a diamond pattern in the center. Stitches are then picked up from each edge and knit in garter stitch to make a border.

Pattern: Pensmore

Schematic

1. Length 50 in 127 cm 2. Width 50 in 127 cm

Yarn

• 685 yds / 627 m Cascade Eco+ in 9325 West Point Blue Heather; 100% wool bulky-weight yarn in MC • 390 yds / 357 m Cascade Eco+ in 0515 Navy; 100% wool bulky-weight yarn in CC1 • 446 yds / 408 m Cascade Eco+ in 3105 Boysenberry; 100% wool bulky-weight yarn in CC2

Needles

• US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles with 40 in / 102 cm cable

Notions

• Yarn needle

Gauge

13 sts x 26 rows in Garter Stitch = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

One Size

Pattern: Pensmore

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.