Openwork Sweater Pattern Request (Crochet or Knit)

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like
them a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am
not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd
mention my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
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"Maeven" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like them
a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am not
rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd mention
my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
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Wendy,
I'm dilligently looking!
Noreen

"Maeven" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like
them a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am
not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd
mention my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
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Wendy,

I can't think of one off the top of my head, but you might try checking the
free pattern sites at www.knitty.com and www.elann.com. Also Cascade has
free patterns listed at www.straw.com, and www.lionbrand.com has some also.
If you can find something in there that is of the style you are looking for,
you can work with finding a substitute yarn that is of the same gauge.
Also, if you have a library nearby, I have found that to be a good source of
pattern books.

Karen in MN

Noreen's Knit*che wrote:
"Maeven" wrote in message
...

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like them
a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am not
rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd mention
my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
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Wendy,
I'm dilligently looking!
Noreen


Thanks Noreen! I've been looking too and came up empty handed...but I
will continue as well. It's nice when people help you out.

Wendy

Karen in MN wrote:
"Maeven" wrote in message
...

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like
them a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am
not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd
mention my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
remove the ferret to email me.




Wendy,

I can't think of one off the top of my head, but you might try checking the
free pattern sites at www.knitty.com and www.elann.com. Also Cascade has
free patterns listed at www.straw.com, and www.lionbrand.com has some also.
If you can find something in there that is of the style you are looking for,
you can work with finding a substitute yarn that is of the same gauge.
Also, if you have a library nearby, I have found that to be a good source of
pattern books.

Karen in MN


Hi Karen,
I looked on LionBrand and Googled, but didn't know about those others. I
will look tonight!

Thanks for the suggestions!
Wendy
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Karen in MN wrote:
"Maeven" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like
them a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am
not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd
mention my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
remove the ferret to email me.




Wendy,

I can't think of one off the top of my head, but you might try checking
the
free pattern sites at www.knitty.com and www.elann.com. Also Cascade
has
free patterns listed at www.straw.com, and www.lionbrand.com has some
also.
If you can find something in there that is of the style you are looking
for,
you can work with finding a substitute yarn that is of the same gauge.
Also, if you have a library nearby, I have found that to be a good
source of
pattern books.

Karen in MN


Hi Karen,
I looked on LionBrand and Googled, but didn't know about those others. I
will look tonight!

Thanks for the suggestions!
Wendy
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Wendy, I just recalled another short sleeved, openwork jacket/sweater
pattern that I've seen recently. If you look at
http://www.justonemorerow.com/9/cat9.htm , Jill Vosburg has a couple of them
that might be along the lines of what you're looking for (specifically,
check out the Lightening Lace, Drifting Dreams and FlyAway Free -- there is
another picture of the Flyaway Free at
http://www.onefineyarn.com/Merchant2...o de=jill_fly).
This is not a free pattern, it's a for-sale pattern through yarn shops and
mail order, but I do recall seeing the Lightening Lace in a past issue of
Cast-On magazine.

Hope that helps!

Karen in MN

http://secure.elann.com/productdisp....erBy=&Count=23

Elann.com has a free pattern that goes with cotton yarn they have on
sale. The free pattern can be printed off their website. I don't know
if it is anyting like what you are looking for but it does seem to come
in the right size. I don't know how you would rate the cost of the
yarn - but it is on sale.

Oooh, that's pretty! )

Gemini


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http://secure.elann.com/productdisp....erBy=&Count=23

Elann.com has a free pattern that goes with cotton yarn they have on
sale. The free pattern can be printed off their website. I don't know
if it is anyting like what you are looking for but it does seem to come
in the right size. I don't know how you would rate the cost of the
yarn - but it is on sale.

MRH wrote:
Oooh, that's pretty! )

Gemini


"JCT" wrote in message
ups.com...

http://secure.elann.com/productdisp....erBy=&Count=23

Elann.com has a free pattern that goes with cotton yarn they have on
sale. The free pattern can be printed off their website. I don't know
if it is anyting like what you are looking for but it does seem to come
in the right size. I don't know how you would rate the cost of the
yarn - but it is on sale.






I agree! That looks alot like what I wanted. Thank you so much...and
the price isn't bad. You guys rock.

Thanks a bunch.

Wendy
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Maeven wrote:
Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy
openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet
but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.

I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.

I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like
them a little loose).

I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live
in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.

I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am
not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd
mention my yarn preference.

Thank you all in advance!

Wendy
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Wendy,

I hope this works for you. I is a decent price also.
http://www.justonemorerow.com/9/171.htm?683

Hugs & God Bless
Dennis & Gail