Tradewind Knitwear Designs

Sweaters and Cardigans

Venus Rising (see our tech support page!) (Available as a PDF from Patternfish) It is not a difficult pattern, yet it is a challenging bit of knitting. Adjustable for ample figures. Back view shown. Size: S (M, L), finished chest measurement 38" (42", 46") Length 21" (22", 22"), may easily be adjusted after the first sleeve is complete. The Kauni fabric will narrow and lengthen slightly once the garment is washed (approximately 5%). Yarn: 550 (600, 650) g Kauni wool fingering weight (100g = 400m), used triple throughout from a single ball (by the Navaho method). A small quantity of brightly contrasting, similar weight yarn (to the triple Kauni strand) waste yarn. The neck gusset may be made in a contrasting colour Kauni if desired, allow 30 (40, 50) grams of contrast. Gauge: Over stocking stitch unwashed 11.5 sts x 16 rows = 4" square. Approximately 3 sts x 4 rows = 1"; this was achieved on 8mm (US# 11). The adjustability of the design allows for some variance in gauge. Needles: SMALLER 6.5mm (US# 10.5) for cuffs and band: your will need at least an 80cm long circular needle for the band, and dpns for the cuff (if you do not wish to use the one-long-circular method). LARGER 8mm (US# 11): The sleeves (worked in the round) may be worked on a set of 10" dpns, or on two circulars of at least 80cms in length or one 120 cm circular needle. The body may be worked on two circulars of at least 80cms in length or one 120 cm circular needle after the side 'seam' is completed. Two additional smaller size circulars are useful for opening the back neck. The shoulder width or the fit of the band may be adjusted by altering the needle size by one increment. A needle size change has a far more significant effect on row height than row width. Techniques: Navaho plying, short-row shaping, tubular cast-on onto two needles, grafting using waste yarn and a neck insertion (all is explained) Level: Advanced Pattern price: $12.00 CAD

Harlequin Jacket A stunning shawl-collared swing jacket worked flat in intarsia (but no need to follow charts!); the tiers of graduated diamonds have smooth sculpted edges created by lines of increases and decreases. An elegant facing lines the fronts and lower edge. Size: width at underarm: 26"(giving a finished bust measurement of approx. 52"). Sleeve length measured from neck edge: 26.5" or 28". Jacket length from back of neck: 35". This is an over-size jacket, suitable for a wide range of body shapes! The fit may be further adjusted by where you place the button on the overlapping fronts. Yarn: Shelridge Soft Touch DK Wool (100g = 220 m / 240 yds, approx. 11 wraps per inch) Techniques: Intarsia, mattress st., facings, I-cord. Level: Advanced. Pattern: $12.00 Cdn Kit: $210 Cdn. Kit contains 18 100g skeins of Shelridge Soft Touch DK: 600g of Main Colour, 10 x 100g of contrasting colours, and 200g for the collar and facings. Available in colours as shown: Main: Caribbean Waters Contrasts: Plum, Cloverflower, Navy, Cornflower, Iris, Lilac, Forest, Evergreen, Storm, Azure. Collar and facings: Storm and Forest.

Ophelia Tunic A flattering chevron-patterned design incorporating adjustable side gussets for those of us with hips! Novel shoulder joining technique to highlight chevrons. Size finished chest 38", 44", 50" Yarn Suits fingering weight yarns; hand-painted yarns look great in this stitch pattern Techniques Chevron knitting with incs and decs, intricate shoulder saddles, and side gussets. Level: Intermediate Pattern: $9.00 Cdn Kit: 38" $170.00 Cdn; 44" $220.00 Cdn; 50" $243.00 Cdn: Celestial Merino wool, colors similar to those shown; other colorways available by special order.

Strata Sweater Geologically layered colors in a stocking-stitch sweater, all color - no fuss. Color changes are made randomly around the sweater for visual effect and superior finish - no bunches of ends up one side seam. Strata may be worked conventionally or with steeks (full directions given). This is an ideal project on which make your 'first cut' - give it a try, it will change your knitting life! Size: finished chest 38", 42", 46", 50", 54" Yarn: Shelridge yarns, 20 colors Techniques: Circular knitting, three-needle bind-off Level: Advanced beginner Kit: $131.95 Cdn

Bicycle Sweater An all-over bicycle experience in wonderful Shelridge colors, with a distinct South American flavor. Edged with Puntas ( optional ) and an undulating garter st border. Motifs of bicycles, tandems and unicycles nestle on a ground of bike chains and oil drops ( a change from Norwegian lice!). Knitted in the round with steeks. Color changes are made randomly around the sweater for visual effect and superior finish - no bunches of ends up one side seam. Pattern is designed to avoid any end-of-round color 'jog'. Size: finished chest 44" Yarn: Shelridge wool, w/cotton, w/mohair blend yarns, in 21 colors Techniques: two-colors-per-round knitting, steeks, puntas edging Advanced Kit: $137.95 Cdn See also the Bicycle Socks pattern.

Cables After Whiskey A softly undulating, cozy sweater, cabled all over either from the pattern or from the given table of random numbers. There is no such thing as cabling in the wrong direction here! Size: finished chest 42", 50", 58" Yarn: any single color or blend of Shelridge yarn - please ask for details Techniques: cabling Level: Advanced beginner Pattern: $9.00 Cdn

Candy Stripes A flattering light sweater for summer. Knit sideways, with a saw-tooth lace edging on the lower border. Panels of natural color lace and brocade stitches are separated by vertical color stripes in pink and lavender. Size: finished chest Small 39" - 43" or Medium 45" - 51", please specify Yarn: Shelridge wool/cotton Techniques: cables, basic lace, grafting. Level: Experienced Pattern: $9.00 Cdn Kit: $100.00 Cdn

The Duck Sweater An intriguing eye-catching design of identical interlocking ducks, inspired by the works of the graphic artist and mathematician, M.C. Escher. A great use for many colors of one weight of yarn. Size: finished chest 40", length 29.5" Technique intarsia with stranded rib Yarn: DK wool approx 50g = 100m. Level: Experienced Pattern: $9.00 Cdn Kit: $137.95 Cdn - Shelridge wool/mohair, 15 colors. (Peek into the The Galle(r)y at the Fish Hanging for more details about the inspiration for this.)

Celestial Baby Sweater: Available as a PDF An easy-fit, easy-knit sweater with button-shoulders for a baby or toddler. Size: 6 months - 2 years. Yarn: Fingering weight Celestial Merino, Opal, or Shelridge Ultra. Techniques:May be knit flat or in the round. Level: Beginner / intermediate. Pattern: $6.00 Cdn. Kit:6 - 12 months $30.50 Cdn; 24 months $43.00 Cdn. Kit contains pattern plus machine-washable Celestial Merino Fingering. Choose a colour from our shade card.

Mi'kmaq Magic Cardigan This striking long cardigan was inspired by Mi'kmaq porcupine quillwork. Many of the areas of color are small enough to allow the use of measured lengths of yarn ( explained in the pattern ), thus reducing intarsia tangles. Embellished with surface embroidery. Size: 40" DK weight or 44" Aran weight. Yarn: Either Aran; St. st gauge 17sts x 24rows = 4" Or DK; St. st gauge 22sts x 32 rows = 4" Techniques: chevron, stranded and intarsia Level: Experienced Pattern for DK yarn: $9.00 Cdn Pattern for Aran weight yarn: $9.00 Cdn Kit: $125.95 Cdn - Shelridge wool, 15 colors, finished chest 40", length 30"

Rainbow Sheep Sweater Nymphs and shepherds rejoice! A pastoral scene with trees, hills, fluffy clouds and a rainbow which has mysteriously dyed the sheep with all its colors. Plenty of knitting action, surface texture, and color. Size: finished chest 44 - 46", length 30" Yarn: Shelridge wool, wool/cotton, 14 colors Techniques: Intarsia Level: Experienced Kit: $149.95 Cdn

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