Designer Elizabeth Helmich created her Draped Panels Cardi in Brook yarn to be interesting as well as practical. With panels that flatter and intersect with the back in an architectural way and the accent of a seed-stitch collar, it’s just the jacket that's trending today!
SIZES: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: To Fit Bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)"
Width (at widest) 461/2 (501/2, 55, 59, 64)"
Length (at longest) 27 (271/2, 28, 281/2, 29)" from back neck, including collar
Whether you prefer cowls more like infinity scarves or double-wrapped close to your face, Sandi Prosser's That's a Wrap Cowl, in Ultra Alpaca Light, will work for both. Her stitch pattern of traveling cables is flanked by diamond-patterned eyelets.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width 71/2'' Length 49"
MATERIALS: 3 (50g; 144yd) hanks Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool) color #4234 Cardinal
Size 6 US (4 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Cable needle, yarn needle
GAUGE: 28 sts x 29 rows = 4" TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
This Hooded Cowl is a great accent piece over any jacket or coat and is particularly good when the weather is undecided. Snow? Just pull up the generous hood and not only are you dry, you're gorgeous too! Knitted in Coralita in an easy rib stitch.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Circumference 44", at widest
MATERIALS: 12 (50g; 27yd) balls Schachenmayr select Coralita (50% wool, 50% polyamide) color #04902 Midnight
Size 19 US (15 mm) 32" circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle, yarn needle
GAUGE: 6 sts x 9 rows/rnds = 4" in pattern.
An overlapping circular design, Heritage Shawl, designed by Cynthia Yanok in Heritage Alpaca, is a wonderful light, drapey accent, whether you're the edgy type or go for a more traditional look.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length (from back neck to lower edge) 20", Diameter 40", Width (at base of one triangle) 30"
MATERIALS: 1 (250g; 1093yd) cone AC Wood/Knitglobal Heritage Alpaca (100% superfine alpaca) color Rose
Size 8 US (5mm) 60" or longer circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
24 stitch markers, yarn needle
GAUGE: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4" in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
LACE PANEL (multiple of 23 sts)
Just the right weight to wear U over a tank (to let skin peek through the openwork sleeves) or a contrasting-color long-sleeved top, Therese Chynoweth's Angel Bolero is sure to become one of your go-to pieces. It incorporates a favorite feather and fan stitch, as well as a vine lace pattern, and features a small button closure at the base of the gentle V-neck.
SIZES: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust 34 (373/4, 411/4, 45, 481/2)" Length 181/2 (19, 193/4, 201/2, 211/2)"
MATERIALS: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (50g; 435yd) balls Bijou Basin Ranch Seraphim (95% angora, 5% viscose) color #28 Denim
