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LOOKBOOK

Mild ather We 2016 Issue

MAGAZINE

Editor and Photographer Andi Satterlund

Content Coordinator Erin Birnel

Business Administrator Monica Kirby

Technical Editor Laura Chau

Model

Sarah Jo Kirchner

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 Mild Weather 2016 issue.

Tutorials and Articles

Bake a cake everyone in your knitting group can enjoy with a gluten-optional recipe by Jeanne Sauvage.

Spend some time with the Spinsters behind Spincycle Yarn.

Cross stitch a famous Elizabeth Zimmermann quote using a tutorial and pattern by Bonnijo Chervenock.

About Stranded Magazine and the Lookbook

Lee Meredith teaches techniques worked with three needles.

Seek out natural dyestuffs with Caitlin Ffrench.

Skykomish by Lee Meredith

Skykomish is the perfect accessory for the changeable weather of late summer and fall. Knit in a 100% wool sport-weight yarn, Skykomish is a light, warm layer that functions as both a cowl and a hood. Pop it on for adventures in the great outdoors or pair it with your favorite fall outfit for a stroll through your neighborhood. However you choose to wear it, Skykomish will be your go-to layering piece this season. This innovative cowl is knit flat in one piece. Beginning with a provisional cast on and using a pattern of cables and reverse stockinette, the piece increases in width as it grows in length. The cowl is seamed using a 3-needle bind-off and an interesting pleating technique.

Patterns: Skykomish

Schematic

2. 1. Deepest Depth 27 in 69 cm

2. Shallowest Depth 9 in 23 cm

3. Circumference 28.5 (30, 31.5) in 72 (76, 80) cm

Yarn

• 585 (635, 685) yds / 535 (580, 630) m Cascade 220 Sport in Straw; 100% wool sport-weight yarn

Needles

• US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles with 24 in / 60 cm cable and 2 dpns

Notions • • • •

Scrap yarn Cable needle Stitch marker Yarn Needle

Gauge 24 sts x 33 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Skykomish

Elwha by Alexa Ludeman

Elwha marries classic bottom-up raglan construction with striking cable motifs for a sweater that is as fun to knit as it is to wear. Knit in worsted-weight Rambouillet, its lofty warmth and comfortable shape are a great pairing for exploring the shorelines of lakes and rivers. The textured center cable motif evokes images of pools of flowing water while the simple side cables are like stacked tails of small fish. This pullover is knit from the bottom up. Sleeves and body are knit first then joined for the yoke. Sleeves are knit in the round from cuff to underarm. Raglan decreases are worked at four points to the neckline. Choose a size with 2 in / 5 cm of positive ease.

Patterns: Elwha

Schematic

1. Armhole Depth

8 (8.5, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5) in 21 (22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30) cm

2. Body Length to Underarm

16 (16, 18, 18, 19.5, 20, 20) in 41 (41, 46, 46, 50, 51, 51) cm

3. Sleeve Length

17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 21, 21) in 43 (46, 49, 51, 54, 54, 54) cm

3. 2.

4. Upper Arm Circumference

12 (12.5, 13, 14.5, 16, 18.5, 19.5) in 31 (32, 33, 37, 41, 47, 50) cm

5. Body Circumference

34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) in 87 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 143) cm

Yarn

• 1140 (1215, 1420, 1600, 1900, 2050, 2200) yds / 1040 (1110, 1300, 1465, 1740, 1875, 2015) m YOTH Father in Saba; 100% Rambouillet wool worsted-weight yarn

Needles

• US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle with 32 in / 80 cm and 16 in / 40 cm cables and dpns • US 8 / 5 mm circular needle with 32 in / 80 cm and 20 in / 50 cm cables and dpns

Notions • • • •

Cable needle Yarn needle 4 stitch markers labeled A, B, C, and D Waste yarn or stitch holders

Gauge

18 sts x 28 rnds in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles Stitch Pattern A width = 1.5 in / 4 cm Stitch Pattern B for XS, S, and M width = 4.5 in / 11.5 cm Stitch Pattern B for L, 1X, 2X, and 3X width = 6.5 in /16.5 cm

Sizes

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

Pattern: Elwha

Twisp by Emily Wessel

Colorwork mavens and novices alike will enjoy knitting this lightweight hat. Twisp marries the warmth of stranded colorwork with a simple design for a striking, mild-weather knit. The long, ribbed brim can be worn down or folded up for extra warmth on cool days, and the geometric colorwork motif allows ample room to play with color. Knit Twisp in bold, fall colors to delight the leaf peepers in your life, or make one in the warm shades of late summer to keep in your knitting bag for capricious weather. Twisp is knit in the round from the bottom up. The brim is knit in ribbing and the body of the hat is knit in a simple colorwork pattern. Wear it with 2-3 in / 5-9 cm of negative ease for a snug fit.

Patterns: Twisp

Schematic

2. 1. Circumference

16.5 (18.5, 20) in 42 (47, 51) cm

2. Height

9.5 (10.5, 11.5) in 24 (27, 29) cm

Yarn

• 110 (130, 150) yds / 101 (119, 138) m Quince & Co Chickadee in Egret; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in MC • 80 (100, 120) yds / 73 (101, 110) m Quince & Co Chickadee in Honey; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in CC1 • 30 (30, 35) yds / 28 (28, 32) m Quince & Co Chickadee in Bird’s Egg; 100% wool sport-weight yarn in CC2

Needles

• US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles with 16 in / 40 cm cable • US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles with 16 in / 40 cm cable and dpns

Notions

• 6 stitch markers • Pompom maker (optional) • Yarn needle

Gauge

28 sts x 44 rows in 2 x 2 Rib = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with smaller needles 28 sts x 32 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Twisp

Salal

by Andi Satterlund Wear Salal for pie and coffee at the diner with friends or rambling through the woods solo. The graphic lace yoke paired with simple stockinette makes Salal interesting to knit, while the Âž sleeves and cropped length make it a great layering piece for mild-weather jaunts. Salal is knit seamlessly from the top down. The upper back is knit first and put on hold. Stitches for the front are picked up from the cast-on edge and knit down. The body is joined at the underarms. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round, using short rows to shape the set-in-style sleeve caps. This cardigan fits best with 2-4 in / 5-10 cm of negative ease.

Patterns: Salal

Schematic 1. Cross Back

13 (13.5, 15, 16, 16.5, 17, 17) in 33 (34, 38, 41, 42, 43, 43) cm

2. 3.

2. Armhole Depth

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

3. Body Length

17.5 (18, 18, 18.5, 19, 19, 19.5) in 44 (45, 45, 47, 48, 48, 50) cm

4. Bust Circumference

29 (33, 37, 41, 44.5, 49, 53) in 74 (84, 94, 104, 113, 124, 135) cm

5. Waist Circumference

23.5 (25.5, 29, 32.5, 36.5, 41, 46) in 60 (65, 74, 83, 93, 104, 117) cm

6. Upper Arm Circumference

10.5 (11, 12, 13.5, 15, 17, 18.5) in 27 (29, 30, 34, 38, 43, 47) cm

5. 7. Lower Arm Circumference

8 (8, 9, 10, 11.5, 12, 12) in 20 (20, 23, 25, 29, 30, 30) cm

8. Sleeve Length

11.5 (12, 12, 12.5, 13, 13, 13) in 29 (30, 30, 32, 33, 33, 33) cm

Yarn

• 630 (710, 800, 880, 960, 1050, 1130) yds / 576 (649, 732, 805, 878, 960, 1033) m Cedar House Yarn Old Growth Worsted in Moss; 100% wool worsted-weight yarn

Needles

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

Notions • • • •

Stitch holders or scrap yarn 2 stitch markers labeled A and B 6 ¾ in / 2 cm buttons Yarn needle

Gauge

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

Sizes

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

Pattern: Salal

Gilia

by Cory Ellen Boberg These legwarmers will keep your ankles snug on early morning bicycle rides and lengthy hikes through evergreen forests alike. The cable and nupp pattern is evocative of cheery, late summer flora and adds interest to an otherwise simple knit. Pair Gilia with skinny jeans for a vivid pop of color or wear them peeking out of wellies while you tend the garden. Any way you wear them, Gilia will keep you toasty warm on cool days. Gilia are knit from the bottom up in the round with a cable and nupp detail. Choose a size with 4-6 in / 10-15 cm of negative ease across the widest part of your calf.

Patterns: Gilia

Schematic

1. 2.

1. Length 19 in 48 cm

2. Circumference

7.5 (9, 11, 13) in 19 (23, 28, 33) cm

Yarn

• 330 (400, 480, 560) yds / 301 (366, 439, 512) m Miss Babs Yowza – Whatta Skein! in Vlad’s; 100% superwash merino light worsted/DK-weight yarn

Needles

• US 3 / 3.25 mm dpns • US 5 / 3.75 mm dpns

Notions

• Stitch marker • Cable needle • Yarn needle

Gauge

• 24 sts x 33 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles. • 28 sts x 33 rows in Stitch Pattern B = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles • 32 sts x 38 rows in unstretched 1x1 Rib = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with smaller needles

Sizes

XS (S, M, L)

Pattern: Gilia

Latourell by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

With its clean, classic shape and simple-to-knit cable motif, Latourell is a wardrobe staple youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll reach for all season. Designed to be worn with 1-2 in / 2.5-5 cm positive ease, this pullover will keep away the chill while you explore local parks or the local farmers market for seasonal bounty. Minimal shaping and a sport-weight yarn make Latourell easy to wear and simple to knit. Latourell is knit in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Sleeves are knit flat, seamed, and set in. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and knit in the round before binding off.

Patterns: Latourell

Schematic

1. Cross Back

12 (13.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 19, 19) in 30 (34, 37, 42, 45, 49, 49) cm

1. 2.

2. Armhole Depth

7 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5) in 17 (19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) cm

3. Body Length to Armhole

15 (15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16, 16.5) in 38 (38, 40, 40, 41, 41, 42) cm

4. Body Circumference

30.5 (34, 39, 43, 47.5, 51.5, 57.5) in 77 (86, 98, 109, 120, 131, 146) cm

5. Sleeve Length

19 (19.5, 20, 20, 20, 21, 21) in 49 (50, 51, 51, 51, 54, 54) cm

6. Upper Arm Circumference

10.5 (12, 13.5, 14.5, 16, 17, 19) in 27 (31, 34, 37, 40, 44, 48) cm

Yarn

• 1055 (1230, 1470, 1665, 1900, 2135, 2445) yds / 965 (1125, 1345, 1520, 1735, 1950, 2235) m Imperial Yarn Tracie Too in 326 Denim Dusk; 100% wool sport-weight yarn

Needles

• US 4 / 3.5 mm needles • US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles with 16 in / 40 cm cable or dpns

Notions • • • •

Cable needle Yarn needle Stitch holders Stitch marker

Gauge

25 sts x 38 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm 29 sts x 42 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm

Sizes

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

Pattern: Latourell

Tupshin by Erin Birnel

Whether you slip your feet into boots for long hikes or prop them next to the fireplace for a night of knitting, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep your toes cozy with these wool socks. Tupshin combines the look of a traditional hiking sock with colorwork and lace elements for a knitting project with classic appeal. The colorwork pattern is reminiscent of distant mountain ranges and the lace eyelets form small peaks of their own. Tupshin features classic cuff-to-toe construction. The socks are worked from the top down with a slipped-stitch heel flap and gusset decreases. Choose a size to fit with zero ease.

Patterns: Tupshin

Schematic 1. Leg Length 6 in 16 cm

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

3. Cuff Depth 1 in 3 cm

4. Leg and Foot Circumference 7 (8, 9) in 18 (20, 23) cm

Yarn

• 124 (137, 150) / 114 (126, 138) m Simply Socks Yarn Co in SSY Solid 815 Khaki; 80% superwash wool / 20% nylon fingering-weight yarn in MC • 81 (91, 101) yds / 75 (84, 93) m Simply Socks Yarn Co in SSY Solid 190 Burgundy; 80% superwash wool / 20% nylon fingering-weight yarn in CC

Needles

• US 1 / 2.25 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable or dpns • US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles with 32 in / 80 cm cable or dpns

Notions

• Yarn needle • 2 stitch markers labeled A and B

Gauge

30 sts x 32 rows in Stitch Pattern A = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles 36 sts x 40 rows in Stitch Pattern B = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with smaller needles 28 sts x 32 rows in Stockinette = 4 in x 4 in / 10 cm x 10 cm with smaller needles

Sizes

S (M, L)

Pattern: Tupshin

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.