Sara Louise Harper

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Adult Pullovers

 

"Argyle Shimmer"

Get the look of argyle without a lot of bobbins to tangle!  This design uses mercerized cotton to achieve the "shimmer".  Sizes S (M, L), finished chest measurements 38 (45, 52)", finished length 25 (26.5, 28)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Argyle Shimmer 5-02 $7.50

 

"Harvest Cables"

Easy cables alternate with more complex traveling stitches in this cozy pullover.  Highly textured, warm and cozy.  Sizes S (M, L), finished chest measurements 40 (45, 50)", finished length 25 (26.5, 28)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Harvest Cables 5-03 $7.50

 

        

"Crossed Rib Tank"

This is a great basic summer top with a fun and showy ribbing design.  Raglan shaping decreases the armhole area, and turtleneck turns this into a great sweater to wear all year long.   Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL), finished chest measurements 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)", finished length 23 (23.5, 24.5, 25, 26)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Crossed Rib Tank 4-09 $7.50

 

           

"Medieval Patina"

The pullover consists of twisted stitches in two design patterns and is, therefore, very warm and very tough.  It is sized for other kids and adults.  Sizes XXS (XS, S, M, L), finished chest measurements 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)", finished length 18 (19, 20, 22, 24)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Medieval Patina 4-07 $7.50

 

          

"On Break"

This Aran pullover is perfect for those who are taking a break and want a warm, comfortable sweater.  The Aran cables may require a bit of concentration, but are really quite doable, and the shaping is easy!  Sizes S (M, L, XL); finished chest measurements: 40 (44, 48, 52), finished length:  24 (25, 26, 27).  Level of experience:  Intermediate to Advanced.

On Break 4-08 $7.50

 

"Home Sweet Home"

 This jacquard pullover incorporates stranded details of birds, houses and trees and is finished off with a corrugated ribbing. The shaping is simple, but it does incorporate steeks for easy stranding. Sizes S (M, L), finished chest measurements: 36 (42, 48)", finished length: 24 (26, 28)". Level of experience: Intermediate.

Home Sweet Home 4-06 $7.50

 

"Easy Sampler"  

This pullover incorporates eight easy stitch patterns (such as a dotted stockinette stitch, mock cable and basketweave) which can help beginners practice and showcase their knitting.  The shaping is simple, and the collar is a variation on a shawl collar.  Beginning knitters will love the ease of the patterns, advanced knitters will love the detail of the patterns!  Perfect for everyone.  Sizes:  S (M, L), finished chest measurements: 40 (44, 48)", finished length: 21 (24, 26)".  Level of experience:  Advanced Beginner.

Easy Sampler 4-05 $7.50

 

"Autumn Cables" 

This pullover consists of a center lattice cable flanked by two framed cables which are then echoed on the sleeves along with a braid.  Another braid is knitted and then sewn on to the neckline to complete the warm, cozy sweater.  Knit in five pieces and then seamed, it is a wonderful autumn project.   Sizes S (M, L, XL), finished chest measurements:  40 (44, 48, 52)", finished length:  23 (24, 25, 26)".  Level of experience:  Advanced.

Autumn Cables 4-04 $7.50

 

"Christmas in July" 

This women's summer top contains two different types of lace--appropriately named "Garland" and "Snowflake Eyelet".  It is knit from aran weight silk cotton (from Debbie Bliss) and tapers from a wider hip measurement to a still comfortably oversized chest.  Sides are seamed above lace detail for a more comfortable and airy feel.   Sizes S (M, L), finished chest measurement:  36 (40, 44)"; finished hip measurement:  46 (50, 54)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Christmas in July 4-02 $5.00

 

"Cozy Weekender"  

This unisex pullover consists of a cable within a cable motif alternating with seed stitch.  Heavy worsted weight wool  is used in this classic style suitable for any weekend activity.  Sizes S (M, L, XL), finished chest measurement:  36 (40, 44, 48)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

Cozy Weekender 3-05 $7.50

 

 

"A Walk in the Woods"

This unisex Aran pullover can be worked with a big turtleneck, or a mock turtleneck as seen above.  The design consists of easy to accomplish cables, so please try it if you are hesitant about embarking on an Aran for the first time.  Very soft yarn makes this sweater cozy for any winter day.  Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL), finished  chest measurement:  34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate.

A Walk in the Woods 2-07 $7.50

 

"Sorcha" 

This traditional Aran sweater is worked flat then seamed together.  The design consists of traditional cables, braids and a center diamond motif worked in smaller cables.  Ribbing incorporates large and small cables.  A wonderfully comfortable workhorse of a sweater!  Sizes: M (L), finished chest measurement: 42 (50).  Level of experience:  Advanced.

Sorcha 1-07

$7.50

 

 

 

 

"Tribute to Alice"                                                                        

Another traditional Aran design, this is worked using fisher gansey wool (28 sts/36 rows = 4").  It was made in tribute to a wonderful designer and an inspiration to many a knitter:  Alice Starmore.   Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 34 (42, 46, 50)".   Level of experience:  Advanced.

Tribute to Alice 1-08 $7.50

 

 

 

"Basic Drop Shouldered Pullover" 

This is a basic part of any knitters wardrobe.  Works up very easily as it is knit flat and uses drop shoulder construction.  Easy enough for an advanced beginner, but limitless in its possibilities for an experienced knitter.  Below example uses up stash yarn!  Sizes:  XS (S, M, L, XL), finished chest measurement:  40 (44, 48, 52, 56)".  Level of experience:  Advanced Beginner.

Basic Drop Shouldered Pullover 3-06 $5.00

 

"Basic Striped Pullover" 

This is a sophisticated striped pullover worked from a very basic pattern.  Using circular needles, it is worked circularly to the underarms, which means it goes fast!  A variety of striped designs are included in the pattern--use up your stash or buy new coordinated yarns.  Sizes:  XS (S, M, L, XL), finished chest measurement:  40 (44, 48, 52, 56)".  Level of experience:  Advanced Beginner.

Basic Striped Pullover 3-07 $5.00

 

 

Vests

"Rainbow Cable" 

This is a chunky wool vest designed for spring days which still feel like winter.  It was made with Romney wool which I spun myself, but you can use any chunky or bulky wool to substitute, or use a novelty yarn mixed with a sportsweight yarn if you want.  It is knit flat and seamed up the sides.  The back neck features the seed stitch also seen on lower border and armholes.  Also included is the option to make this vest into a pullover with sleeves.   Sizes:  S (M, L, XL), finished chest measurements 38 (42, 46, 50)".  Level of experience:  Advanced Beginner.

Rainbow Cable 4-01 $7.50

 

"Mount Vernon"

 This vest is stranded circularly to the armholes using Nature Spun sportsweight wool.  It is perfect for fall days or worn under a jacket.  It uses very easy fair isle patterns, so if you have never tried a fair isle before, this is a good one to practice on!  Sizes:  XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurements 36 (41, 46, 51)".  Level of experience:  Intermediate. 

Mount Vernon 1-06 $7.50