gathering stripes - adult version

Oh, I can't tell how glad it made me that many of you requested the gathering stripes pattern for adults too! The thought never occurred to me. Even when I worked the sample, I never knew how much I would love this piece.

Now I can't stop wearing it, I'm sure I must knit another one pretty soon. Oh, and I think I must make one for the rest of the family too. This will so be our family sweater...

The pattern should be ready and published by the end of Feb!

color affection

Happy February! Perfect time to publish Color Affection, the new striped shawl pattern that I know some of you have been waiting for. This is a collaboration with the Plucky Knitter and I couldn't be more thrilled.

The blue/teal/gray version is a fingering weight version of the shawl.

More garter stitch and stripes to love. Choose your favourite colours, yarn weight and cast on for this shawl that will warm your shoulders - and a bit more. The pattern includes both fingering and lace versions.

Size, Fingering version (lace version): 94½ (94½)” [240 (240) cm] long and 22 (16)” [56 (40) cm] at widest part of centre.
Yarn: 1155 - 1200 yards [1056 - 1097 m] of Merino Cashmere Nylon Fingering by The Plucky Knitter or other fingering weight yarn.
Gauge: Fingering version - 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch; Lace version - 22 sts and 52 rows  = 4" [10 cm] in garter st.
Needles, fingering version (lace version): US 6 (US 2½) [4 mm (3 mm)]

Color Affection €3.90

 The grey/yellow/pink version is a lace weight version of the shawl.

 

quiet days

Oh, there's been some quiet days over here. Luckily I have a few things to show you: two new cardigans. 

The first cardi was great holiday knitting: simple, garter stitch and short rows. And the color and the yarn were just amazing.

Pattern: I will publish it later.
Yarn: Louhitar by Knitlob's Lair
Needles: 5 mm


And the second is a cardi that I've begun in September or so, but I thought it was about time to finish this little cozy, soft little cloud of merino and silk.

Pattern: I'll publish this one too.
Yarn: Silky Merino DK by The Uncommon Thread

Needles: 4.5 mm

follow the lines

Many new patterns for one week, but I can't resist! Follow the lines is a small collection in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns, more spesific their Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project. I've been so happy to put these sweet designs together and loved every second.

Follow the Lines (eBook)

€ 10

The collection includes following designs:

Flowing Lines sweater
 

Flowing lines is a lovely sailor-style sweater with textured front and back. It’s worked from top down with twisted stitches - no cable needle needed! Boatneck and long ribbings for hem and cuffs make this design modern and fun to wear.

Finished bust circumference: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)” [70 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) cm].
Yarn: 740 - 1370 yards [677 - 1253 meters] of Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted or other worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows in pattern stitch.

Flowing Lines (Single pattern)

€4.90

Line Break shawl

Line Break is a modern garter stitch shawl. It has crossing lines created with eyelets and asymmetric shape. The shawl is worked from centre down and shaped with short rows.


Finished size: 87” 220 cm wide and 25” 64 cm long at longer centre spine.
Yarn: 880 yards [800 meters] of Malabrigo Yarn Sock or other fingering weight yarn.
Gauge: 18 sts and 40 rows in garter stitch.

Line Break (Single pattern)

€3.90

Shimmer in Blue cowl

Shimmer in Blue is a lovely little cowl. It’s fun to knit with the spiralling, reversible cables and lovely to wear. The cowl is worked from top down.

Yarn: 320 yards [293 meters] of Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted or other worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 16 sts and 28 rows in garter stitch.

Shimmer in Blue (Single pattern)

€2.90

Here and There hat

Here and There is a perfectly slouchy striped toque with cable detail. It’s both warm and sweet.

Sizing: To fit head circumference 20-22” 51-56 cm;  finished brim circumference 18” 46 cm.
Yarn: 230 yards [210 meters] of Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted or other worsted weight yarn.

Gauge: 18 sts and 34 rows in garter stitch.

Here and There (Single pattern)

€2.90

knitting together and gathering stripes

You know, I love knitting (no surprise there). But knitting is even better when you are knitting together. And especially great when knitting together with a small child.

My older son has just learned to knit and he's so proud of this new skill. And he loves it too! He has knit many, many worms (takes 10 stitches and three rows - and it's ready!) and a some other small things. This scarf is the first thing we made together - every now and then he asked if he could knit a row or two and I passed the needles to him. How sweet is that!

I'm sure there's no scarf I would love more.

Then I have a new pattern for you and your little ones -

Gathering Stripes

This easy to wear sweater is worked from the top down in one piece. It’s knitted loosely for light weight, yet the big cowl-neck adds some warmth and texture to the piece.

Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years old
Finished chest circumference: 23¼ (25¼, 27¼, 28½, 30¼, 32)” [58 (63, 68, 72, 76, 80) cm]
Yarn and yardage: Lioness Arts King of the Jungle merino fingering; 540 (600, 650, 700, 750, 820) yards [510 (550, 600, 640, 690, 750) meters] in MC and 140 (160, 180, 200, 220, 240) yards [130 (150, 165, 180, 200, 220) meters in CC].

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch

 € 3,90

water and stone

Another new design available! This cardi is so much fun with all the asymmetric cable details. And it's super comfy to wear (and still looks great!).

Water and Stone

Water and Stone is a longish cardigan with asymmetric cable details at front and back. It's fun to knit and beautiful to wear. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Sizes: x-s (s, m, l, x-l, xx-l)
Finished bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)” [75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125)] cm.
Yarn: approx. 1105 - 1840 yards [1010 - 1682 m] of 80/10/10 Sport by Madelinetosh, or other sport weight yarn.
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch.

€4,90

white light

Suddenly it's November. It looks all gray and dark outside. Perfect timing for White Light!

White Light is a warm sweater for brisk autumn days. It’s knit with alpaca blend yarn for extra warmth. White Light is worked from top down in one piece. It has a big cowl neck and the cables at front.

Sizes: x-s (s, m, l, x-l, xx-l)
Finished bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)” [75 /85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm]
Yarn: approx. 850 - 1420 yards [780 - 1300 meters] of Dream Alpaca by Madelinetosh, or other heavy worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reversed Stockinette stitch.

 €4,90