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Oh, another pattern for striped shawl is ready - this time with some eyelets and chevron.

Simple yet modern and a bit kitschy eyelet patterns and fun stripes are the key for this lovely garter stitch shawl. The shawl is worked from top down in two sections.

Size: 87”/220cm wide and 24”/60cm at center. The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect finished size and yardage.
Yarn: 770 meters (840 yards) of fingering weight yarn - 385 meters (420 yards) of both colours.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 38 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in garter stitch)

 €3,90

wanderlust

 © madelinetosh

Look how beautifully my design for madelinetosh has been styled! Oh, how I love this image. The next ones are my quickly taken photos, right before I had to ship the sample overseas.

I love this yarn and the color is great too! You find the pattern available for purchase here.

Slow Line

1st of August. Monday. Can't help it, but it feels like there's autumn right around the corner. Not yet, but soon. Maybe this pattern will make the transition nice and easy and slow.

Lovely open cardigan for late summer days. It’s light and easy with lots of soothing garter stitch. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Finished bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42½, 46, 50)”/ 74 (84, 94, 106, 115, 125) cm.
Yarn:  1148 - 1914 yards (1050 - 1750 meters) of Madelinetosh Tosh merino light, or other fingering weight yarn.
Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows in Stockinette stitch.

€4,90

 

summertime sweaters

Summertime sweaters, my small summer collection and ebook, is now available!
 

€ 10

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The ebook includes following sweaters:

Summer Plum

Looking for something sweet to cover your shoulders? This short sleeved cardigan might be the answer! The cardigan is worked from top down.

Finished bust circumference: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm/ 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”
Yarn: 780 - 1290 m (853 - 1411 yards) of Colinette Jitterbug or other fingering weight yarn.
Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows in Stockinette stitch.

€4,90 

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ochre

In February, in the middle of coldest winter, I was knitting this fun and summery little cardigan for Finnish magazine Moda.

Now the issue of Moda (3/2011) is available and the I got my ochre back. I know I'll wear it so much during coming summer. Perfect.

Different Lines

Happy May! Snow is all gone and spring is finally here.

My last knits have been mostly disasters and once again I've been ripping most of it (a few sweaters and one tunic...). Not fun. Not fun at all. But new plans have been made and I'm feeling the itch again!

Instead of new designs, I have a new pattern for you - Different Lines.

Second interpretation of garter stitch and stripes in your favourite colours. Unusual shape makes this one as interesting to knit and to wear as the first stripe study! This scarf or small shawl is worked from side to side.


Size: 180 cm/70” wide and 45 cm/18” long at widest part.
Yarn: 700 meters (766 yards) of fingering weight yarn - 350 meters (386 yards) of both colours.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows in 10 cm/4 inches (in garter stitch)



You get 50% discount for Different Lines, if you purchase or have already purchased Stripe Study Shawl!

 €3,90
Buy the pattern here

Sprout Cardigan

I know some of you have been waiting for this one!

While venturing into the world around us, you’ll need something to keep you warm. This longish cardigan is easy to wear and fun to knit. The cardigan is worked from top down.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l
Finished chest circumference: 76 (84, 95, 105, 114, 124) cm/30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”.
Yarn: 1200 - 1900 yards (1100 - 1730 m) of Madelinetosh Vintage or other worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows in 4" (in Stockinette stitch)

€4,90

 

stripe study shawl

If you feel like you need something happy and soothing to work on, Stripe Study shawl might fit the bill perfectly!

All you need for this all garter stitch shawl is some simple ingredients - your favourite colours and stripes. Unusual shape makes it interesting to knit and to wear. The shawl is worked from top down.

Size: 160 cm/63” wide and 68 cm/27” long at centre spine. The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size.
Yarn: 800 meters (880 yards) of fingering weight yarn - 400 meters (440 yards) of both colours).
Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in garter stitch)

 €3,90

book of gray

Book of Gray. Ready and available! The collection (ebook)  includes various projects, from hat to dress and everything in between, from big needles and chunky yarn to fingering weight. Hope you enjoy this small collection. Every design is available as single pattern too.

Book of Gray 

€18

Here are the designs:

Comfort Cardigan
When temperatures are still low, you’ll need something extra warm to wear! Cuddly collar and medium long length make this cardigan just right for cold days. With bulky yarn it’s quickly knitted.

The cardigan is worked in one piece from top down.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l
Finished bust circumference: 78 (87, 97, 106, 114, 124) cm/ 31 (34.5, 39, 42, 45.5, 50)”
Yarn: 900 - 1430 meters (1000 - 1570 yards) of bulky weight yarn.
Gauge: 15 stitches and 17 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in Stockinette stitch)

Comfort Cardigan

 €4,90

Graystone

Cold days and winter activities need a little something extra - this sweater or tunic will keep you warm and happy. Graystone is knitted from top down in one piece.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l 
Finished bust circumference: 76 (86, 96, 106, 116, 126) cm/ 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”

Yarn: 950 - 2000 meters (1050-2200 yards) of worsted weight/10-ply yarn.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in garter stitch)

Graystone

 €4,90

Crisp and Gray Vest
No matter whether it is winter or spring, you’ll need something to keep you warm and happy. The vest is worked from bottom up with super bulky yarn and simple cable details.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l  
Finished bust circumference: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm/ 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”
Yarn: 350 - 500 meters (330-600 yards) of DROPS Eskimo or other super bulky yarn.
Gauge: 10 stitches and 10 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in Stockinette stitch)

Crisp and Gray Vest 

 €4,90

Happy Solitude Cowl
Big needles, super bulky yarn and some bright buttons is all you need for this extra warm cowl. It’s completely reversible with knit and purl cables and perfectly shaped with short rows.

Sizes: one size
Yarn: 200 meters (220 yards) of DROPS Eskimo or other super bulky yarn.
Gauge: 10 stitches and 16 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in garter stitch)

Happy Solitude Cowl 

 €2,90

Shade of Winter Dress

This chic dress is knitted in one piece from bottom up. Small neck detail and asymmetrical neckline make the dress modern.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l  
Finished bust circumference: 80 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm/ 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”
Yarn: 1400 - 2200 meters (1530-2400 yards) of madelinetosh tosh merino light or other fingering weight /4-ply yarn.
Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in Stockinette stitch)

Shade of Winter Dress

 €4,90

True Slate

True Slate beret or toque is perfect for chilly days in spring or for that first snow in autumn. Simple stitch pattern and some beautiful velvet ribbon make this simple design a joy to knit and to wear.

To fit head circumference: 50 cm (56 cm)/ 20” (22”)
Finished brim circumference being 45 cm (50 cm)/18” (20”) for both toque and beret version of pattern.
Yarn: 180 - 300 meters (200-330 yards) of Blue Sky Alpacas 100% Alpaca Sport Weight or other sport weight yarn and 50 meters (55 yards) of fingering weight yarn.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in pattern stitch)

True Slate

 €3,90