Lacy, boat neck t-top with leaf patterns worked throughout the sweater.  A classic design that can be worn for dress-up - or dress-down.

Knitted circularly with no seams to sew. 3 sizes, 36-½ (40-¾, 45-¼)", 775 (875, 975) yds. sportweight yarn, 6 st./in., 4 U.S./3.5mm. Pictured model was knitted in Mayflower Cotton Light 50% cotton/50% acrylic yarn.

Skill Level:  Advanced

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Beanstalk sweater knitting pattern.

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One can imagine a walk through a flower garden in this beautiful floral lace sweater.  The variegated color waves are reminiscent of water with an edging of pebbles. 

The main yarn pictured in this version of Chevron Lace Gardens is natural Serenity. The contrast bands are a small amount of  handspun cotton yarn.  Serenity would work equally as well and to maintain the look of the outdoors, select a colorway like Blue Bayou (shown below), Red Bluff or Rose Garden.

Knitted circularly with no seams to sew. 3 sizes, 32 (36,40)", 900 (1000, 1100) yds. for main yarn and 90 ( 100, 110) yds. for accent yarn, both in sportweight yarn, 6 st./in., 4 U.S./3.5mm.

Skill Level:  Intermediate knitter

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds. (shown in Blue Bayou)
• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Chevron Lace Gardens sweater knitting pattern.

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This is a classic ribbed top that will go almost anywhere - under a suit jacket with pearls for the office or for casual wear.  Columns of lacy "cable" eyelet alternate with columns of single ribbing.  The sweater features a straight body line with sleeves that reach almost to the elbows.  The yoke is raglan-shaped giving a nice fit around the scoop neckline.

4 sizes, 37-½ (40, 42-½, 48)", 950 (1000, 1075, 1150) yds. sportweight yarn, 6 st./in., 5 U.S./3.75mm.

Skill Level:  Intermediate knitter or advanced beginner with some experience with knitting in the round on double-pointed needles and circular needles, following instructions for simple lace-type pattern stitches and maintaining an established stitch pattern while decreasing.

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Eyelet Ribbed Top knitting pattern.

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Another classic ladies knit top with scoop neck and set-in short sleeves.  The name comes from three stitch patterns in lace and ribbed textures that are arranged in a flattering "V" on front and back of the sweater.  The sleeves feature one of the lace-rib stitches.  The scoop neckline is finished with a folded band of picot-type edging. 

Sizing:  Woman's size Small, with changes for Medium and Large in the [ ] brackets.  Finished chest measurements:  36" [40", 44"]. 

Yarn and needles:  sportweight yarn 850 [950, 1050] yds.  Size 5 U.S. (3.75 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain planned gauge - 24" length.  Size 3 U.S. (3.25 mm) circular needle, 24" length (16" length for size Small neckband).  Note:  If you prefer, straight needles can be used for knitting body sections and sleeves.  You will still need the circular needles for working the neckband.  You will also need any type of extra Size 5 needle for joining the shoulders.  Gauge:  6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch on larger size needle, or 25 stitches per 4 inches average over pattern stitches.

Skill Level:  Intermediate knitter

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Lace and Ribs sweater knitting pattern.

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A Delicate, lacy sweater that is dressy enough for a special night out.  Dainty floral designs are framed by a diamond trellis.  Sleeves, bands and a softened square neck are knitted in a nice, lacy ribbing.  

Knitted circularly with only the underarm seams to sew.  3 sizes, 32-½ (39, 45-½)", 750 (950, 1150) yds. light sportweight yarn, 6-½ st./in., 2 U.S./3.0 mm.

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Rose Trellis sweater knitting pattern.

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This T-top is simple to knit but not simplistic.  Hand made look vs. home made.  Texture and/or color add to the design of this sweater so that you can enjoy knitting and let the yarn do the work for you. 

It has a straight body line in simple stockinette stitch with garter stitch bands.  Enhancements to the basic T-top shape include an asymmetrical split collar and non-boxy short sleeves.  Flattering, comfortable fit. 

The pattern calls for worsted weight or use two strands of finer yarn to come up to an equivalent thickness.  Yardage needed - 925-1200.  Gauge is 5 stitches per inch over stockinette. 

Combining two strands of yarn to obtain gauge can give very interesting affects.  Combine matte-finish or textured yarns with ones that have high sheen.  Combine two hand painted colorways to create a colorway uniquely your own. Or if you're on a budget, one hand painted yarn with a mill dyed.  Shown on the left are just a few possibilities. 

• Premier 5/2 cotton - 8 oz./1050 yds.
• Coconut Boucle cotton/rayon - 8 oz./1075 yds.
• 8/2 mill dyed tencel - 8 oz./1680 yds.

If you're small to average size, you can knit a one-of-a-kind sweater with hand painted yarn for as little as $36.

Suggested needle size 7 U.S. (4.5 mm) or size to obtain planned gauge plus size 4 or 3 sizes smaller than size needed for gauge in 16" and 24" length circular needles.  An extra needle in larger size is needed for joining shoulders.  skill level:  Advanced beginner - basic skills for cast on, bind off, knit, purl, slip, pick up, increase, and knitting in the round on circular needles.

Skill Level:  Advanced beginner - basic skills for cast on, bind off, knit, purl, slip, pick up, increase and knitting in the round on circular needles.

Other yarn suggestions:  (M) Rayon Boucle - 6.25 oz./400 yds. (shown in Atlantic Moonglow)

Sample cover page of the Shaped Tee with Collar knitting pattern.

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Easy to knit, easy to wear - just like your favorite sweatshirt! 

Knit from the top-down and measure and fit along the way.  There are no seams!  So, when you finish knitting, it's ready to block and wear!

Instructions for both the long and short sleeve versions are included in the pattern.  Knit a long-sleeved version in wool for winter and a short-sleeved sweater for summer.

Knitted circularly with no seams to sew. 4 sizes, 36 (40, 44, 48)", bulky yarn, short sleeves 900 (1000,1075,1150) yds., long-sleeves 1050 (1150,1225,1300) yds. 3-½ st./in., 10 U.S./6.0 mm.

A quick overview of the steps in knitting this sweater.

1. Cast on at neckline and work neck band.
2. Knit the top of sweater, increasing at 4 points for raglan style yoke.
3. Divide stitches for body back and front, and sleeves. Cast on stitches for underarms.
4. Continue knitting body until desired length less 1". Work bottom band of sweater and bind off.
5. Resume working sleeves in either the long or short version, and knit until desired length less 1". Work sleeve bands and bind off.

Skill Level:  Basic knitting skills needed, with familiarity using circular and double-pointed needles.

Yarn suggestions:  (B)

Sample cover page of the Sweatshirt Sweater knitting pattern.

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An attractive modified sweetheart neckline is the focal point of this woman’s summer knit top.  The slightly capped sleeves cover the upper arm for a little more coverage but yet remains cool to wear.

The combination of easy slipped, twisted, and eyelet stitches and vertical lines create a slimming affect.  Optional button or decorative pin closure.

 Knitted circularly with no seams to sew. 4 sizes, 39 (42, 45, 48)", 720 (880, 1040, 1200) yds. sport or DK weight yarn, 5-½ st./in., 6 U.S./4.0mm.

Yarn suggestion:  (M) Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Twist and Slant sweater knitting pattern.

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The Waves and Flowers shell is a classic-fit, short-sleeved lace sweater.  The combination of lace waves, flower motifs, and staggered eyelets give a lot of interest to a sweater made with a solid colored smooth yarn.  This is a sweater that you will wear for years to come as it is a classic style.  The wave lace pattern forms a natural scalloped edging and is featured on the lower body and sleeve borders.

The motifs in the pattern instructions are scaled for each size, so you always get the same pleasing composition shown here.

3 sizes, 35 (39-¼,43-½)", 750 (850, 950) yds. sportweight yarn, 5-½ st/in., 6 U.S./4.0mm.  Model pictured is smallest size made with 7-50g skeins of Tahki Cotton Classic, color 3006. 

Yarn suggestions:  (M)

• Serenity cotton/rayon- 8 oz./700 yds.
• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Waves and Flowers sweater knitting pattern.

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You may use any yarn knit to a suitable gauge for this sweater! 

The bias construction in the body of the sweater makes a fabric with extra drape and offers exciting design possibilities when using hand painted yarns or multiple yarns of similar weight knit in easy stripes.  The bias lines are very slimming.  The neckline features a fold-down lapel where you can feature a nice pin. 

And check out the options!  Options include stockinette or reverse stockinette body texture and sleeve styles in sleeveless, short or long.  The sample is knit in one of my yarns and is fun to knit!  Easy to follow calculation chart/worksheet included with the pattern guides you to suggested needle sizes for fingering weight through bulky weight yarns and amounts of yarns to purchase.  If in question as to amounts needed for a specific Heritage yarn or suggested needle sizes, please feel free to contact me at Margaret@heritageyarns.com

Skill Level:  Advanced beginner to intermediate

Other yarn suggestions:  (A)

• Cloud 9 cotton/rayon - 8 oz./832 yds.
• Serenity cotton/rayon - 8 oz./700 yds.
• Coconut Boucle cotton/rayon - 8 oz./1075 yds.
• Premier 5/2 cotton - 8 oz./1050 yds.
• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.
• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the 3-to-2 Any Gauge Sweater knitting pattern.

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