In the Conservatory

Ansa. Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: This adorable tee is knit in pieces and seamed. Simple stockinette/reverse stockinette columns add flattering vertical lines at the front, back, and sides. Flutter sleeves are knit separately, finished with an I-Cord bind-off, and seamed to the armholes.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 2¼” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 30¼ (34¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼, 58¼)”; Length: 22½ (23, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25, 25½, 25¾)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-10 Elderberry – 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (for Neck Edging) & 32” circular
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows = 4” in St st using larger ndl, Save time, check your gauge.

Kaizen - Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: Kaizen is a classic cardigan that is all about the details. Staggered Eyelet Columns run up body and sleeves, transitioning to stockinette for flattering lines. Pleated cuffs at the end of three-quarter length sleeves add a touch of femininity and the opportunity to learn a new technique. Check out the Universal Yarn blog for a photo tutorial on knitting the pleats featured in these cuffs. This cardigan is knit from the bottom up in pieces with raglan shaping.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 2¼” of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust, buttoned: 32¼ (36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48¼, 52¼, 56¼, 60¼)”; Length to top of Shoulder: 21½ (21¾, 22¾, 23½, 24¼, 24¾, 25¾, 26)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-16 Tempest – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight, 2 spare dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) – ¾” buttons

GAUGEz; 20 sts x 27 rows = 4” in St st using larger ndl; 20 sts x 36 rows = 4” in garter st using smaller ndl; Save time, check your gauge.

Maki - Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: This adorable and flattering tank will accentuate your waist. And to boot, Maki’s flirty peplum gives you reason to take a good twirl every now and then. The tank is knit from the bottom up, beginning with the peplum. Stitches are decreased in the moss stitch sections to the waist. The twist-stitch waistband is knit sideways, and is worked as a knit-on edging to the top of the peplum stitches. Stitches for the upper body are picked up from the sides of the waistband and knit upward.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 1¾” of positive ease.; Note: Recommended ease is between negative 3” and positive 2”.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 30¼ (33¾, 37½, 41¾, 45½, 49, 53½, 57)”; Length: 21¾ (22½, 23, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼, 26, 26½)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-25 Vapor – 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 13) balls
Needles: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16”, 32”, & 40” circular, set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 22 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch; Save time, check your gauge.

Satori - Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: This layering piece is equal parts feminine and funky. Two ruffles are knit from the bottom up and are joined with an I-Cord bind-off for a decorative edge. The body is picked up from the I-Cord and worked up in the round. I-Cord also finishes off armhole and neck edges.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 2” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”; Length: 34½ (35, 35¾, 36¼, 37, 37½, 38, 38¼)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-11 Dusky Orchid – 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19) balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” (for armhole edging), 24”, & two 40”
circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows = 4” in St st; Save time, check your gauge.

Tenno - Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: This feminine pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up. After ruffle stitches are decreased, upper stitches are picked up from the wrong side, forming a decorative ridge and “seam” on the right side of the work. Lots of stockinette stitch makes this a great TV-knitting project.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 7¼” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼, 59¼, 63¼)”; Length: 24 (24¾, 25¼, 26, 26½, 27, 27¼, 27¾)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-19 Ether – 11 (12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21) balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” & 32” circular, set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows = 4” in St st using larger ndl. Save time, check your gauge.

Uchi - Designed by Amy Gunderson

PATTERN NOTES: This open-front cardigan is swingy and universally flattering on any body type. The body is knit in one piece from the bottom up, beginning with the crescent-shaped hem.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X); Shown in Small size modeled with 2” of positive ease. Note: This cardigan is very flexible in sizing, as it is intended to be worn open.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust, with fronts completely overlapping: 29 (34¼, 39, 44¼, 49, 54¼, 59, 64¼)”; Back Width: 14½ (17½, 19¾, 22¼, 24½, 27½, 29¾, 32¼)”

MATERIALS: Fibra Natura Papyrus (78% cotton, 22% silk; 50g/131 yds)
• 229-08 Dusty Rose – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 40” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 40” circular
Notions: Stitch holders, tapestry needle, cable needle

GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows = 4” in St st using larger ndl; 27 sts x 28 rows = 4” in K1, P1 Ribbing, unstretched, using smaller ndl; Save time, check your gauge.