Kate Gilbert
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Knitting: Pullover
Bushel is knit nearly seamlessly from the bottom up. Only a small area of each underarm must be seamed. The body is knit to the underarms then kept on waste yarn while both sleeves are knitted. Then the chest is knit while connecting the sleeves to the body. The saddle shoulders are then knit onto the shoulders and the neck is finished with rib...
Knitting: Mittens
These soft, warm mittens are the easiest way to make sure that everyone on your gift list has warm hands this winter. Knit flat on big needles with chunky cashmere-blend yarn, they’re incredibly quick to make. The thumb is knitted and seamed before you reach the finger area, without even having to cut your yarn. Before you know it, you’re done...
Knitting: Cardigan
The body of the cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece then divided for fronts and back, which are worked separately to the shoulders. You have the option of working a garter stitch collar or a hood. The collar is worked across the back neck in two halves, which begin at the top of the fronts and are joined in the center; short-row ...
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is worked flat on the bias, and then the straight side edges are sewn together to make a loop. It could also be left unsewn, and lengthened to create a scarf. Instructions are included to lengthen the pattern. If you do work a longer length, be sure to purchase additional yarn.
Knitting: Booties
Booties for babies and funky slippers for adults, these socks use short rows both in the heel and toe. They are perfect for elves, jesters and genies…
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This stole is worked in two halves from the ends to the center then grafted together.
Knitting: Cardigan
The body of the cardigan is knit in one piece to the armholes, then divided for fronts and back. The lace panels on the fronts form the collar and are joined at the center back neck. The eyelets in the stitch pattern function as buttonholes for the paired button detail. A lace motif on the cuffs echoes the main pattern motif.
Knitting: Scarf
October 2011: The term w&t (wrap and turn) has been added to the list of abbreviations. It is defined as “Bring yarn to front of work between needles, slip next stitch to right needle, bring yarn around this stitch to back of work, slip stitch back to left needle, turn work to begin working back in the other direction.”
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Needles & Notions: Size 13 US (9 mm) or size to obtain gauge; Size 13 US (9 mm) dpns or circular (if working magic loop) for sleeves; stitch markers; stitch holder or spare needle; 4 buttons 1 ¼” (3 cm) diameter
Knitting: Mittens
Mittens are a great way to experiment with new techniques. The leaf motif is created by combining twisted stitches and two-color knitting. These mittens will keep your hands toasty until the leaves come back. In sizes: 8 (8 1⁄4, 8 1⁄2, 9, 9 1⁄4, 9 1⁄2) in (20.3 21, 21.6, 22.9, 23.5, 24.1 cm) around.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks can be knit in gauges ranging from 6.5 to 9.5 sts to inch and in eight stitch counts giving a total of 56 sizes.
Knitting: Cardigan
This pattern is now available from Kate Gilbert’s Ravelry store and includes information about resizing the pattern that is not available in the magazine version. The pattern is also available in the Winter 2006 Interweave Knits.