Yahaira Ferreira - Pure Knits: Sophisticated Designs in Shades of White

Knitting--Patterns. I. Title.
TT820.F466 2008
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Every season, a new crop of rich and radiant fashion-inspired colors appear from yarn companies to entice us. Color can bring both joy and fear to some knitters hearts. The possibility of choosing or combining the wrong color from the sometimes overwhelming wall of yarn can be stifling.

How liberating would it be to dive into sumptuous designs entirely in a winterwhite palette? Think of Pure Knits as a palate cleanser of sorts, the sherbet between courses, which lets the knitters imagination run wild. Once we remove color, we can focus on the hand of the fiber, the texture of the fabric, and the structure of the fit: everything that makes a classic piece heirloom worthy. White is luxurious in its purity and simplicity, symbolic of special occasions, elegance, and optimism. White brings to mind the extraordinary as well as the ordinary. Not only does it say crisp and clean, but it is also warm and comforting. In one incarnation, it can connote innocence, while in another it can knock em dead.

No other color can evoke so many different emotions for so many people. Its funny to think that while I work on a pure white book, Im also planning my wedding. My days are spent thinking about whether I should go with diamond white or ivory, and what colors will best stand out against that particular white. No, this isnt a wedding knits book, but some of the same ideas could apply to everyday knitting. You can tie together your look with the other colors you wear; wearing white will make the other colors that much more dramatic. The patterns in this book bring forth classic lines with a modern edge.

The book is broken into chapters based on the techniques used. The chapter Pure White shows you how to add twists to your knitting to create projects that are anything but simple. Cool Textures brings knits and purls to the forefront. Whether highlighting a neckline or used in an allover pattern, Wintry Lace has you covered. From a baby set to a mans Aran, Arctic Cables satisfies your addiction to twists and turnswith or without a cable needle. Wear white with sophistication.

There are plenty of shades to choose from.
VRONIQUE HAEGELI A plush cardigan blends vintage flair with a modern fit in a luxurious alpaca yarn. This cardigan is knit in one piece without any seams. The lower piece is knit in one piece from the bottom edge up, with the edge stitches placed on a holder until they are grafted to the upper body and sleeves. The sleeves are worked in the round, and the slant of the V-neck is achieved with short rows. SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL)
30 (34, 38, 42, 46)"/ 76 (86, 97, 107, 117) cm Shown in size S FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Underbust: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38)"/ 76 (81, 86, 91, 97) cm Bust (with 13" of ease): 31 (35, 39, 43, 47)"/ 79 (89, 99, 109, 119) cm MATERIALS AND TOOLS Yarn 870 (870, 1015, 1015, 1160) yd/ 795 (795, 928, 928, 1061) m of DK weight yarn, 100% baby alpaca, in natural
Needles 3.5 mm (size 4 U.S.) circular, 24"/61 cm or 32"/81 cm long or size to obtain correct gauge
Notions Snap tape, yd/46 cm Tapestry needle GAUGE 21 sts and 30 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in St st Always take time to check your gauge.

THIS PROJECT WAS KNIT WITH: Fable Handknits Baby Alpaca (100% baby alpaca; 145 yd/50 g): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins, Natural (06) PATTERN NOTES The upper and lower pieces are joined using a technique commonly used to attach an edging to the main body of a lace shawl. In this seamless method, you work together one live, held st from one piece with one st of the piece you are working on. RS Row: Slip the last stitch from the upper piece knitwise, slip the next stitch from the lower piece knitwise, knit together (like a ssk). WS Row: Purl together the last stitch of the upper piece with the next stitch on the lower piece. INSTRUCTIONS Lower Body With provisional or invisible cast on and waste yarn, CO 158 (168, 178, 188, 198) sts. Rows 15: Beg with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 6: K1, (k2tog, yo) to last st, k1. Rows 711: Beg and end with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 12: Fold hem over so the CO edge is aligned with the last row worked. Row 12: Fold hem over so the CO edge is aligned with the last row worked.

K tog 1 st from the provisional CO (looks like a purl bump) with a st on your needle. Remove waste yarn. Next, work 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) rows even. Pm 4 times for dart shaping as follows: work 24 (25, 26, 27, 28) sts, pm; work 35 (38, 41, 44, 47) sts, pm; work 40 (42, 44, 46, 48) sts, pm; work 35 (38, 42, 44, 47) st, pm; work last 24 (25, 25, 27, 28) sts. WAIST DECREASES