Big Crafty

Wow! There are eight plus-size knitting patterns up to 2X and seven more up to 1X in the Spring 2007 Tahki Stacy Charles book.

This book is available at yarnware.com for $14.99.

Two of the 2X patterns are rated “easy”, both short-sleeved cardigans. I’m tempted to make the cropped cardigan but it calls for 6 balls of Bali Bamboo at $6.99 a pop - that’s $76.89! I’m not ready for that kind of sweater investment. I think I’ll do some baby sweaters until I’ve got mad yarn skills.

Women’s Sweater Patterns, sizes Small to 2X, in Tahki Spring 2007

This is a quick, quick list. If you need more info, please leave a comment and I’ll add more details tomorrow. Thanks!

Cable Vest
A sleeveless cabled vest.
Knitted bust measurement up to 50″/127cm
10 balls of Java for the largest size

Sampler Sleeve Pullover
Long-sleeved lacy pullover in white.
Knitted bust measurement up to 50″/127cm
16 skeins Cotton Classic for the largest size

Cardigan with Pockets
Long sleeved cardigan in navy with lighter blue bands around the sleeves and the top. Has front pockets.
Knitted bust measurement up to 51″/129.5cm
12 skeins Cotton Classic and 4 skeins Star for the largest size

Cropped Cardigan
Cropped cardigan with deep v-neck and two buttons at the bottom. Nice 1/2 arm length sleeves.
Up to 48 1/2″/123cm knitted bust measurement
11 balls Bali for largest size

Stripe Cardigan
Striped short-sleeve scoop-neck cardigan that ties at the top
51″/129.5cm largest finished bust size
7 skeins Cotton Classic in various colors and 7 skeins Siena in various colors for largest size.

V-Neck Tank
Fitted tank with a collar.
50 1/2″/128cm largest finished bust size
10 skeins Lucky for largest size

Checker-Lace V-Neck
Long sleeved checkered v-neck pullover
2X finished bust size = 52 1/2″/133cm
15 skeins Cotton Classic for 2X size

Side-to-Side Cardigan
Long sleeved open cardigan with vertical strips, worked side-to-side. Shown in blues but also has tropical color scheme instructions.
2X finished bust size = 50″/127cm
12 skeins Siena and 8 skeins Java for 2X size

Sizes Small to 1X

Striped Pullover
Long sleeved pullover with medium sized horizontal stripes.
XL/1X finished bust size = 49″/124.5cm
10 skeins Tweedy Classic and 9 skeins Cotton Classic for 1X/XL size

Side-to-Side Vest
Tie-front vest with deep v-neck and horizontal stripes.
XL/1X finished bust size = 47″/119cm
4 balls Poppy and 6 skeins Cotton Classic for 1X/XL size

Lace Stitch Cardigan
Button-up lacy merino cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves with stand-up collar.
XL/1X finished bust size = 48 1/2″/123cm
15 balls Torino for 1X/XL size

Lace Aran Pullover
Lacy long-sleeved sweater in New Tweed wool/silk blend.
XL/1X finished bust size = 49″/124.5cm
15 balls New Tweed for 1X/XL size

Striped Cardigan
Striped short-sleeved cardigan with deep v-neck and three buttons at the bottom.
XL/1X finished bust size = 46″/117cm
15 balls Monterey for 1X/XL size

Cable Front Turtleneck
Long-sleeved turtleneck with rolled hem, ribbed neck and cable up the front.
XL/1X finished bust size = 49″/124.5cm
20 balls Torino Bulky for 1X/XL size

Cable Front Turtleneck
Long-sleeved turtleneck with rolled hem, ribbed neck and cable up the front.
XL/1X finished bust size = 49″/124.5cm
20 balls Torino Bulky for 1X/XL size

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