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Innovative to traditional, 17 inspired designs to knit

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G ee ’s B e n d P u ll o v er

M a ry J a n e M u c k lest o n e

For this mismatched striped pullover, Mary Jane Mucklestone took inspiration from the

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the muted color palette on a narrow range of corduroy colors used in women’s work from

About 36 (39½, 44, 48)" (91.5 [100.5, 112, 122] cm) bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36" (91.5 cm).

the 1970s. Both back and front are constructed from three panels of mismatched stripes;

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quilts of Gee’s Bend, particularly the strip quilts worked in the Lazy Gal pattern. She based

different stripe sequences are used for the narrow set-in sleeves. After the strips are sewn together, stitches are picked up from the provisional cast-on and the lower body edging is worked downward in garter stitch with an opening left at the side seams for a loose fit. The garter-stitch neckline is shaped with strategically positioned decreases.

S titc h G u i d e Stripe Sequence for Right Front and Left Back Panels 4 rows rust, 4 rows brown, 4 rows dark brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows rust, 4 rows brown;, 4 rows green, 4 rows dark brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows brown, 2 rows green, 2 rows brown, 2 rows green, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows green, 2 rows brown, 4 rows green, 2 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, [16 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows rust, 2 rows dark brown, 10 rows rust] 1 (2, 2, 2) time(s), 16 rows brown, 2 rows green, 6 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, work to end in brown. Color Sequence for Left Front and Right Back Panels

4 rows green, 4 rows brown, 2 rows green, [4 rows brown, 4 rows dark brown, 2 rows brown, 4 rows dark brown, 2 rows rust, 8 rows brown, 2 rows rust] 1 (2, 2, 2) time(s), 6 rows brown, 2 rows rust, 4 rows brown, 6 rows rust, 2 rows green, 8 rows rust, 2 rows brown, 2 rows rust, work to end in brown. Color Sequence for Right Sleeve 8 rows rust, 6 rows brown, 4 rows green, 2 rows dark brown, 6 rows rust, 2 rows dark brown, 6 6 rows brown, 2 rows green, 14 rows brown,4 rows dark brown, 2 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 4 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 20 rows brown, 2 rows green, work to end in brown. [34.5, 38, 39.5] cm) from CO, shape armhole.

Body and sleeves—size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm). Edging—size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions

Small amount of waste yarn for provisional cast-on; markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle. Gauge

17 stitches and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles.

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rows brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows dark brown, 14 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows rust,

Needles

Gee ’s B end P ullo v er

brown, 2 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 4 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown;, 4 rows brown,

Shown here: Classic Elite Princess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 7% angora, 15% nylon; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3438 noble nutmeg (brown; MC), 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins; #3476 baronet’s brown (dark brown) and #3425 tawny chestnut (rust), 2 skeins each; #3460 greatest green, 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).

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4 rows rust, 2 rows dark brown, 4 rows rust, 6 rows dark brown, 2 rows green, 6 rows dark

Worsted weight (#4 Medium).

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A simple four-stitch, four-row Fair Isle pattern decorates much of Shirley Paden’s warm

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and sleeves. The jacket fastens with an I-cord belt threaded through eyelets at the waist.

35 (461/2)" (89 [118] cm) bust circumference, fastened. To fit bust sizes 31–34 (36–44)" (79–87 [92–112] cm). Cardigan shown measures 35" (89 cm). Note: Due to the large number of stitches in the star motif, only two sizes are provided.

Colorful pom-poms finish off the ends of the belt and prevent it from inadvertently slip-

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shawl-collar jacket. She worked the background stitches in off-white throughout, but changed the color of the pattern stitches in wide bands. She added a large star motif, which shades from dark to light to dark again, as a focal point along the lower body

ping out of the eyelets. To maintain the clean lines of the silhouette, Shirley trimmed the edges with I-cord. Note

;A  garter stitch selvedge is worked at each selvedge edge. Work all increases and decreases inside these selvedge stitches. ; T he number of rows to be worked is provided for each color change so that the flow of color from bottom to top is consistent.

Worsted weight (#4 Medium) Shown here: Classic Elite Montera (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3845 fieldstone heather (ecru; MC), 7 (9) skeins; #3833 honeybell (orange), #3885 bolsita orange (burnt orange), #3868 ancient orange (rust), and #3827 cochineal (plum), 1 skein each. Needles

(Used for shaping collar) Add stitches at the end of right-side rows for purl side increases and

Body and sleeves—size U.S.10 (6 mm). Collar and I-cord—size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): straight and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Edging—size U.S. 8 (5 mm): 32" (80 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

at the end of wrong-side rows for knit side increases as follows: Using the backward loop

Notions

S titc h G u i d e Sloped Cast-On

slip the first st from the left needle to the right needle purlwise, purl the next stitch through the back loop (tbl). On knit rows: Holding the yarn in back with enough tension to prevent the CO from slipping off, slip the first st from the left needle to the right needle as if to purl tbl, knit the second st tbl. Sloped Bind-Off Use this technique for the first st to be bound-off on any bind-off row to prevent the “stair steps” produced when working multiple bind-off sequences. Do not work the last st of the row before the bind-off row. With the yarn in back, slip the first st on the left needle purlwise to the right bind-off on this row in the usual manner.

Gauge

19 stitches and 21 rows = 4" (10 cm) according to Diamond Seeding chart or Star chart on largest needles.

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needle, then lift the unworked st up and over this st and off the needle. Work the rest of the

Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; stitch holders; three white hook-and-eye closures (available at fabric stores); sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.

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rows: Holding the yarn in front with enough tension to prevent the last CO st from slipping off,

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method (see Glossary, page 000), cast on the specified number of sts, then turn work. On purl

sele c ti o n o f pr oje c ts

fun flower mittens | m ags k andis

Faux-embroidery yoke sweater | robin melanson

f u n k y fa i r i s l e b a g | Pa m A l l e n

harvest cardigan | robin mel anson

Hooded scarf | kristin nicholas

Retro Andean Pullover | Mary Jane Mucklestone

m o s a i c yo k e jac k e t | v é r o n i k av e ry

h o l i m i t t s | j aya s r i k r i s h n a n

m o h a i r p u l l o v e r | m a r i ly n n pat r i c k

bahus -st yle kn ee- hi ghs | ch rissy ga rd i n er

A r gy l e v e s t | a n n b u d d

P e a c e a n d l o v e g l o v e s | v é r o n i k av e r y

Crafts/Knitting

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With gorgeous patterns, luscious lifestyle photographs, and step-by-step instructions, Color Style offers detailed information on the major ways of working color into a knitted project, along with classic to contemporary projects that showcase these techniques and combinations of these techniques. Inside readers will find:

; Sixteen signature knitting projects from top knitwear designers, representing a range of skill levels and time commitments. Projects include totes, jackets, gloves, socks, pillows, mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters, and more ; A variety of colorwork techniques: stripes, slip-stitch, Fair Isle, intarsia, embroidery, and embellishment ; The sought-after Design Notebook, which teaches the foundations for adding color to knitting, from a little to a lot Color Style will appeal to knitters seeking a foundation for the various techniques for working with colors, knitters looking for contemporary and innovative projects, and knitters wanting to complete their collection of Style Series books. About the authors:

Pam Allen,

former editor in chief of Interweave Knits, is currently creative director for

Classic Elite Yarns. She authored the very successful book Knitting for Dummies and Scarf Style. Pam lives in Portland, Maine. Ann Budd

is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits. She is the

author of The Knitter’s Handy Book series and Getting Started Knitting Socks. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages 100 photographs, 30 illustrations, 28 charts ISBN 978-1-59668-062-3 $24.95 Pub date: October 2008

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