Interweave Knits 2015 Spring « Maria Leigh Designs

ⓒInterweave Knits, Haper Point

Rheya cardigan, this is another my design for Interweave Knits, Spring 2015 with Velum cardigan. I used very thin yarn and thin needles also. It needs a lots of endurance and the result is always pleased. Preview page is here. It’s available digital download only at the Interweave store now. Physical release is in February 17th. Ravelry Design page is here.

I suggested yellowgreen for MC and rubyred for CC. I made sample swatch used those colour. Here are some of options for colour variations for this delicate lacy cardigan.

ⓒInterweave Knits, Haper Point

Designer Maria Leigh

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 42½, 46½, 50½)” bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34½”, modeled with ½” of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 437 yd 400 m/3½ oz 100 g): #5643 sunflower (MC), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins; #5652 mustard (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; ten ½” buttons.

Gauge 37 sts and 39 rows = 4” in lace patt, relaxed; 28 sts and 42 rows = 4” in lace patt, stretched.

A leaf lace corrugated with purl ribs makes a fabric that hugs curves. TheRheya Cardigan focuses on fit throughout—the set-in sleeve is worked in the round, then divided for the cap. Narrow shoulders and waist-shaping complete the tailored look.

I would love to introduce my newest design Velum Cardigan, Interweave Knits, Spring 2015. Preview is just upload this afternoon. Total two designs picked by Editor for this issue. Another is Rheya Cardigan. I had to use thin needles and thin yarn for both delicate projects. It’s so happy to meet them on the Megazine. Can’t wait to get a copy. It’s available digital download only at the Interweave store now. Physical release is in February 17th. Ravelry Design page is here.

Designer Maria Leigh

Finished Size 40½ (44½, 49, 53)” bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 40½”, modeled with 7½” of positive ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #CW-240 pink-a-boo, 9 (10, 12, 14) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 60″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; stitch holder.

Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4″ in Seed st.

The roomy Velum Cardigan is worked in one piece, beginning at the lower edge of the back. Once the back and fronts are worked, stitches for the edging are cast on and then worked in lace all around the body, joining the narrow lace band by picking up stitches along the body and decreasing the two pieces together.