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WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THIS PAGE?

As of 8/18/02, while you're only able to view patterns S034 through S052 (clicking on other pattern numbers will not work right now), the pictures and descriptions you are able to view appear in our new, easier to navigate format.

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Below are the sweater and vest patterns currently available through your favorite local yarn shops and mail order sources. You'll find timeless designs for men, women, boys, girls, and babies. Where more than one pattern features the same design--just sized for different age groups--we've put those patterns together for your viewing convenience.

Casually browse through everything we have to offer, or click on one of the patterns listed immediately below to focus in on the pattern of your choice. The list below appears in numerical order, beginning with S001. Pattern pictures and descriptions appear in reverse numerical order, so you're always quickly able to view the newest designs first.

FYI: 1. Click on any picture that interests you, and a larger image of that picture will appear. Click on the larger image, and you'll be right back into the catalog. 2. Click on the knitted divider between any two designs whenever you want to return to this list:

Able To View (S034 through S052):

Temporarily Unable To View (S001 through S033):

 

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S051 Cheltenham Sweater for kids and teens (on the left)
S052 Cheltenham Sweater for adults (on the right)

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The Cheltenham Sweater showcases a variety of flattering knit/purl stitch patterns, including seed stitch ribbings and a deceptively simple slip stitch at the chest. Additionally, this modified dropped shoulder pullover for boys, girls, men, and women is designed for comfort and features a mock turtle neck collar.

Size Range:

Gauges: 4 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S044 Cheltenham Pullover Vest for kids and teens (on the left)
S050 Cheltenham Pullover Vest for adults (on the right)

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There can never be too many beautiful vest designs, right? Especially when those designs look equally attractive on both men and women, boys and girls. That's how you're bound to feel about the Cheltenham Pullover Vest. After you determine whether to work with cold or warm weather fibers, you're going to enjoy making this fitted v-neck pullover featuring seed stitch ribbings and a deceptively simple slip stitch pattern.

Inside the pattern you'll also find a bonus: Detailed instructions on how to pick up stitches for neck and arm bands!

Size Range:

Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S049 Tickle Your Fancy Top for babies

S049

The Tickle Your Fancy Top for babies is a textural and visual delight. It has year-round appeal, thanks to directions for both short- and long-sleeve versions. We double stranded the models you're seeing here, but you can single or double strand your top, as long as you achieve the necessary gauge. Both pullovers feature a wide square neckline and simple garter and stockinette stitch patterning made unique by double stranding multi-color and highly textured yarns.

Size Range: 6 months through 2 years (finished chest sizes 19 1/2-24")
Gauges: 4 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S048 Sleeveless Top With A Twist

S048

The Sleeveless Top With A Twist is sure to be an "instant classic." In fact, you may want to make more than one! Depending on the fibers you select, this top will look smashing inside a business suit, over an evening skirt, or as part of your casual wardrobe. We double stranded the models you're seeing here, but you can single or double strand your top, as long as you achieve the necessary gauge. The fitted Sleeveless Top With A Twist features a mock turtle neck and mock cable ribbing at welt and neckline against a stockinette stitch background. What a quick and glorious knit!

Size Range: X-P through 2-X (finished chest sizes 32-56")
Gauges: 4 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S046 Confetti Baby Sweater (on the left)
S047 Confetti Sweater for adults (on the right)

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The delightful Confetti Baby Sweater (on the left) is sure to be a year-round fun knit. Both pullovers feature a dropped shoulder design and a mock turtle neck collar. Version II also features buttons at both shoulders. The garter stitch color pattern is quick and easy. The results are spectacular!

"And when can we expect you to come out with the adult version?" was an often asked question. You asked for it, and we listened. Here is the Confetti Sweater for adults: a dropped shoulder, mock turtle neck pullover featuring oh-so-easy garter stitch patterning and colorwork. Enjoy!

Size Range:

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S045 Reel Deal Vest

S045

Here's a real winner, equally flattering on both men and women: The Reel Deal Vest. It's named for the movie reel look generated by a slip stitch color pattern worked on a stockinette stitch background. This fitted v-neck vest also features 2x2 ribbings. From start to finish, you're going to love working on this quick knit.

Size Range: P through 3-X (finished chest sizes 36-60")
Gauges: 3 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S043 Block Party Poncho for babies and kids

S043

You'll have a lot of fun making the Block Party Poncho for your favorite big or little kid. It's worked in one piece as a square, but worn on the diagonal. Garter and seed stitch patterns make it a very quick knit. Wishing for an adult-sized Block Party Poncho? Just work the design one or two more times, and your wish comes true! The neck sizing does not need to change.

Want to make a gift set? Check out our matching Block Party Baby Blanket & Toy Baby Block (AF013).

Size Range: 1-2 through 10-12
Gauges: 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S042 Tucson Twist Cardigans

S042

First there was the long-sleeve, tunic length Montana Tunic (S004). Next came the short-sleeve, waist-length Alabama Alternative (S022). Now, we have the Tucson Twist Cardigans: raglan cardigans worked in one piece, the waist-length version on the right featuring short sleeves, the classic-length version on the left featuring long sleeves. The twist this time? Knit/purl stitch patterns are at body and sleeve edges only and are worked in one yarn, so the focus is on the stitch pattern. Knit both the Alabama Alternative and the Tucson Twist and you'll have a smashing twin set like the one on the left!

Size Range: P through 2-X (finished chest sizes 36 1/4-56 1/4")
Gauge: 5 sts per inch

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S041 Very Luminary Vest

S041

The Very Luminary Vest is a classic length fitted v-neck vest for men and women, worked in one piece to the armholes. It features seed stitch ribbings and a "sparkling" slip stitch pattern that's a visual treat. You'll find the results you get from combining different solid and multi-color yarns almost magical! And to make matters even more exciting, the stitch pattern itself is deceptively simple and a quick knit.

Can't get enough of the stich pattern? Check out our Very Luminary Afghan (AF012).

Size Range: P through 2-X (finished chest sizes 36 1/3-56 3/4")
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S040 Arithmetrick Pullover for babies and kids

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The Arithmetrick Pullover is a cute little v-neck topper for your favorite big or little kid. And consider the options! For starters, you can work the garter stitch mathematical symbols on a solid or striped background. Or, choose not to work the symbols at all, and you have a classic stockinette stitch striped or solid v-neck pullover in a wide size range.

Size Range: 6 months through 8-10(finished chest sizes 19 1/2-32 3/4")
Gauge: 5 1/2 sts per inch

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S039 Springfield Cardigan

S039

Want to experience--or experience again--the sensation of "painting with yarn"? The Springfield Cardigan is a drop shoulder, crew neck, classic length masterpiece featuring "expanding" stockinette stitch mitered squares and rectangles. Each cardigan section is worked by beginning with a small square (back) or rectangle (fronts) and using the mitered knitting technique to expand the shapes, using circular needles, one yarn type at a time. A solid main color yarn is used to pull the look together. Working on it promises to be addictive!

If you'd like another joyous "painting with yarn" experience, check out Le Finestre Vest and Cardigan (S038). If you can't get enough of mitered knitting projects, check out our wildly popular Mixed Metaphors Vest & Scarf (S023) or Jesse's Afghan (AF011).

Size Range: P through X-L (finished chest sizes 36-52")
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S038 Le Finestre Vest and Cardigan

S038

Want to experience--or experience again--the sensation of "painting with yarn"? Check out Le Finestre (Italian for the windows) waist-length Vest and modified drop shoulder Cardigan, both predominantly worked sideways. Each column of slip stitch pattern windows lets the yarn shine through--either using one multi-color yarn throughout (like our cardigan on the left) or a different yarn for each column (like our vest on the right).

Cardigan sleeves are worked circularly. Additional features include slip stitch patterning at the body (and cardigan cuffs), stockinette stitch sleeves, and moss and garter stitch bands. Multi-directional knitting results in a figure-flattering project, with minimal seaming, that's hard to put down.

If you'd like another fabulous "painting with yarn" experience, check out our Springfield Cardigan (S039).

Size Range: P through 3-X (finished chest sizes 36-60")
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S037 Blossoms & Bowties Baby Cardigans

S037

Here are two adorable drop shoulder, crew neck cardigans that are worked in one piece to the armholes.The Blossoms Cardigan features lace leaf and flower blossom stitch patterning. The Bowties Cardigan features unique leaf and bowtie stitch patterning. Both cardigans are very quick knits.

Want to make a gift set? Check out our matching Blossoms & Bowties Baby Blankets (AF009).

Size Range: 6 months through 2 years (finished chest sizes 19 3/4-23 3/4")
Gauges: 4 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S036 School Spirit Pullover

S036

Here's a unisex sweater that's guaranteed to be a hit with the students and avid sports fans in your life! The modified drop shoulder, classic length School Spirit Pullover features a v-neck and stripes at upper arms. Except for ribbings, it's worked entirely in stockinette stitch, making it an easy knit and the perfect gift for the "spirited" loved ones in your life.

Size Range: P through 2-X (finished chest sizes 36 1/4-56 1/4")
Gauge: 5 sts per inch

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S035 Providence Pullover

S035

The Providence Pullover is a beautiful sweater and a perfect project for a first-time Aran-style sweater knitter. You'll learn how to work saddle shoulders and some basic cables while making this classic length pullover that looks equally attractive on men and women. The cables are offset by a very simple knit/purl stitch pattern and unique knit/purl stitch pattern ribbings.

When you're done, you may want to knit one or both versions of our matching Providence Socks (AC020)!

Size Range: S through 2-X (finished chest sizes 39 1/2-61")
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch

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S034 Yipes, Stripes! Sweater for kids

S034

What could be simpler, more comfortable, and more adorable than this Yipes, Stripes! raglan sleeve, rolled collar sweater? It's worked in the round from the bottom up and features knit/purl stitch patterns. Make yours with red, white, and blue yarns, like our model on the right, you've got an "American flag" sweater. Select any colors you like and you've got a colorful sweater the children in your life are bound to treasure.

Size Range: 2-4 through 10-12 (finished chest sizes 26 1/4-34 1/4")
Gauges: 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 sts per inch

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