Interweave Knits Fall 2023

Dear Reader, You may have gathered from my previous editor’s notes and some of the articles I write for Interweave.com that I am one who looks backward while moving forward. I enjoy learning about traditions and learning how practices evolve over time. I can’t really explain why, but the fall season tends to be the most reflective time of year for me. Perhaps it’s because fall is the season of harvesting, when we reap the benefits of hard work and take notes for next season. Given such note-taking and our wish to learn and grow, we set “Reflection” as the theme of this issue. As knitters, we constantly reflect on our past projects and the techniques we have tried, learning from our mistakes and successes, evolving our craft, and taking…

A – FIBRA NATURA KINGSTON TWEED Content: 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose | Colors: Olivine, Serpentine Put-up: 194 yd (177 m)/1¾ oz (50 g) Weight: DK Donna Estin’s Crest Pullover (p. 12) is enviable in this blend of wool, alpaca, and viscose. The wool gives the yarn structure through the lace and reverse stockinette sections, while the alpaca and viscose give it softness and drape. B – THE FIBER SEED SPROUT SOCK Content: 90% washable American Merino wool, 10% nylon Colors: Multiple shades of blue and teal Put-up: 510 yd (465 m)/4¾ oz (136 g) Weight: Fingering We love The Fiber Seed’s incredible palette of hand-dyed yarns paired with the versatility of full-size skeins and mini skeins. Mix and match colors to create a shawl that pairs beautifully with…

MIM SWEATER DEBI MAIGE Make a statement sweater! Mosaic colorwork in a mirrored pattern takes center stage in this graphic, black-and-white design that is easier to stitch than it looks. Simple, slipped stitches mean only one color is used at a time, which makes managing yarns a breeze. Treat yourself to a luxurious blend of cotton and alpaca yarn for a multiseason pullover that is sure to turn heads. YARN Illîmani Yarn Sabri PATTERN Page 36 Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished size 36½ (41¼, 44½, 48½, 52¾, 56, 61¼, 63½)" circumference at underarm. Sweater shown measures 41¼"; modeled with 6¼" of positive ease. Yarn Illîmani Yarn Sabri (85% organic cotton, 15% baby alpaca; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #31 Black (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4)…

Show your mastery of complex cabling in a pullover with unusual construction. The Cilin Sweater begins at its central cable panel, which is worked from the bottom up. Once that panel is complete, your efforts are rewarded with simple knitting through the rest of the garment. YARN Purl Soho Good Wool PATTERN Page 41 Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished size 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)" circumference at underarm. Sweater shown measures 48"; modeled with 6½" of positive ease. Yarn Purl Soho Good Wool (100% Andean highland wool; 383 yd [350 m]/3½ oz [100 g]: #9970 Wild Heath, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Needles Size 3 (3.25mm): 40" and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m);…

Color blocking and changing textures keep this pullover interesting, while twisted stitches continue from bottom to top. The Crest Pullover showcases a mountain-inspired openwork motif in a light shade that shifts to a dark tone with reverse stockinette stitch. The relaxed neckline and long sleeves make it comfortable enough for everyday wear. YARN Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed, distributed by Universal Yarn PATTERN Page 48 Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished size 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 45"; modeled with 3½" of positive ease. Yarn Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 194 yd [177 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #106 Olivine (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks; #114 Serpentine (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5,…

Named for the abandoned 1800s mining town where this issue was photographed, the Silver Plume Pullover is a timeless design with modern sensibility. Worked from the bottom up, cascading diamond-shaped cables dance around the neckline with vertical cabled columns trailing from each diamond’s point. Whether dressed up or styled with a relaxed charm, you’ll wear this sweater for years to come. YARN Berroco Lanas Light PATTERN Page 51 Difficulty Yarn Weight Finished size 33¼ (37, 40½, 44¼, 48, 51¾, 55½, 59)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 37"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn Berroco Lanas Light (100% wool; 383 yd [350 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #78103 Stone, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 32"…