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Pa m A l l en & ann budd

 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 Finished Size
About 36 (39½, 44, 48)" (91.5 [100.5,
quilts of Gee’s Bend, particularly the strip quilts worked in the Lazy Gal pattern. She based 112, 122] cm) bust circumference. Pullover
the muted color palette on a narrow range of corduroy colors used in women’s work from shown measures 36" (91.5 cm).

the 1970s. Both back and front are constructed from three panels of mismatched stripes; Ya r n
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
different stripe sequences are used for the narrow set-in sleeves. After the strips are sewn
Shown here: Classic Elite Princess
together, stitches are picked up from the provisional cast-on and the lower body edging (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere,
is worked downward in garter stitch with an opening left at the side seams for a loose fit. 7% angora, 15% nylon; 150 yd [137 m]/50
g): #3438 noble nutmeg (brown; MC),
The garter-stitch neckline is shaped with strategically positioned decreases. 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).
S titc h G u i d e
Needles
Stripe Sequence for Right Front and Left Back Panels
Body and sleeves—size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
4 rows rust, 4 rows brown, 4 rows dark brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows rust, 4 rows brown;,
Edging—size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 24" (60 cm)
4 rows green, 4 rows dark brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows brown, 2 rows green, 2 rows brown, circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary
2 rows green, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows green, 2 rows brown, 4 rows green, 2 rows brown, to obtain the correct gauge.
2 rows dark brown, [16 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows rust, 2 rows dark brown,
Notions
10 rows rust] 1 (2, 2, 2) time(s), 16 rows brown, 2 rows green, 6 rows brown, 2 rows dark
Small amount of waste yarn for provisional
brown, work to end in brown. cast-on; markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry
needle.
Color Sequence for Left Front and Right Back Panels
4 rows rust, 2 rows dark brown, 4 rows rust, 6 rows dark brown, 2 rows green, 6 rows dark Gauge

3
brown, 2 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 4 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown;, 4 rows brown, 17 stitches and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in

Gee ’s B end P ullo v er

4 rows green, 4 rows brown, 2 rows green, [4 rows brown, 4 rows dark brown, 2 rows stockinette stitch on larger needles.
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
rows brown, 4 rows green, 4 rows dark brown, 14 rows brown, 2 rows dark brown, 2 rows rust,

Mary Jane Mucklestone

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.
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S Hirley Pa d e n

A simple four-stitch, four-row Fair Isle pattern decorates much of Shirley Paden’s warm Finished Size
35 (461/2)" (89 [118] cm) bust circumfer-
shawl-collar jacket. She worked the background stitches in off-white throughout, but ence, fastened. To fit bust sizes 31–34
changed the color of the pattern stitches in wide bands. She added a large star motif, (36–44)" (79–87 [92–112] cm). Cardigan
shown measures 35" (89 cm). Note: Due to
which shades from dark to light to dark again, as a focal point along the lower body the large number of stitches in the star motif,
and sleeves. The jacket fastens with an I-cord belt threaded through eyelets at the waist. only two sizes are provided.

Colorful pom-poms finish off the ends of the belt and prevent it from inadvertently slip- Ya r n
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
ping out of the eyelets. To maintain the clean lines of the silhouette, Shirley trimmed the
Shown here: Classic Elite Montera (50%
edges with I-cord. llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g):
#3845 fieldstone heather (ecru; MC), 7 (9)
Note skeins; #3833 honeybell (orange), #3885
;A
 garter stitch selvedge is worked at each selvedge edge. Work all increases and de- bolsita orange (burnt orange), #3868
creases inside these selvedge stitches. ancient orange (rust), and #3827 cochineal
(plum), 1 skein each.
; 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. Needles
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).
S titc h G u i d e
Edging—size U.S. 8 (5 mm): 32" (80 cm)
Sloped Cast-On circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary
(Used for shaping collar) Add stitches at the end of right-side rows for purl side increases and to obtain the correct gauge.
at the end of wrong-side rows for knit side increases as follows: Using the backward loop Notions
method (see Glossary, page 000), cast on the specified number of sts, then turn work. On purl Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn;

5
rows: Holding the yarn in front with enough tension to prevent the last CO st from slipping off, stitch holders; three white hook-and-eye clo-

cu nni ngham star ca rd iga n

slip the first st from the left needle to the right needle purlwise, purl the next stitch through the sures (available at fabric stores); sharp-point
sewing needle and matching thread.
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 Gauge
second st tbl. 19 stitches and 21 rows = 4" (10 cm) ac-
cording to Diamond Seeding chart or Star
Sloped Bind-Off chart on largest needles.
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
needle, then lift the unworked st up and over this st and off the needle. Work the rest of the Shirley Paden

bind-off on this row in the usual manner.

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

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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 interweavebooks.com