feeling it

How did we get here? Is it really 14th of December?

At least my little boys are now so ready for Christmas. We have kept everything really simple here, mostly because we're not staying home this time. Simple wreath on the door and funny gingerbread house is enough for us (and some lights, of course!).

I just love the way our gingerbread house is decorated! I really do share similar aesthetics (and skills) as my boys...


This post is now mostly non-knitting related, but I'd like to let you know that I've set up a group for my designs on ravelry. You're all most welcome to join the group!

Sweet Vanilla Tunic

Finally I have the pattern for Sweet Vanilla ready! What a perfect light, yet warm, layer it is for this cold winter we're having.

This light tunic is knitted in one piece from top down. The bell sleeves and asymmetric hem make the tunic a bit romantic – but highly wearable.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l
Finished bust circumference: 86 (90, 94, 104, 113, 123) cm/ 34 (35.5, 37, 41, 44.5, 48.5)”
Yarn: 900 - 1500 meters (1200 - 1730 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)

€4,90

snow and little things

Yes, we have a winter. Real. Winter. I love it! Love, love, love!

For you I have a little something - take it as a pre-holiday treat for yourself, or knit a few for your loved ones:
here's Little Things Beanie.

Sizes: adult
Finished circumference: 50 cm / 20"
Yarn: 220 meters (240 yards) of madelinetosh tosh merino light or other fingering weight /4-ply yarn.
Gauge: 26 stitches and 36 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in Stockinette stitch)

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Hooray Cardigan

One more week with a new pattern! Today it's going to be Hooray Cardigan.

This easy to wear and chic cardigan is knitted in one piece from top down. Classic cable motifs meet modern shaping and result in highly wearable piece that never goes out of style or season.

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: 900 - 1500 meters (990 - 1650 yards) of madelinetosh tosh DK or other heavy DK weight /8-ply yarn or light worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows in 10 cm/4 inches ( in reversed Stockinette stitch)

€4,90

 

 

Golden Wheat Cardigan

New pattern, yet again! Now it's time for Golden Wheat.

Crispy mornings, cold days and dark nights – no matter what autumn brings, this soft cardigan will keep you warm and happy. It’s knitted from top down in one piece.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l
Finished bust circumference: 80 (86, 94, 105, 114, 124) cm/ 31.5 (34, 37, 41, 45, 49)”.
Yarn: 700 - 1100 m (770 - 1200 yards) of Pigeonroof Studios BACCHUS or other Aran weight /10-ply yarn
Gauge: 15 stitches and 18 rows in 10 cm/4" (with larger needles in reversed Stockinette stitch)

€4,90

Buckwheat

Oh, a new pattern again! It's time for Buckwheat.

Buckwheat is a sailor styled pullover with boat neck. It’s soft, light and easily knitted in one piece from bottom up – suits many styles and seasons. The neckline is shaped with short rows. For sleeves the stitches are picked up from armhole and the sleeve cap is shaped using short rows.


Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l
Finished bust circumference: 76 (82, 92, 102, 112, 122) cm/30 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)”
Yarn: 800 - 1300 m (880 - 1440 yards) of Malabrigo Sock or other light fingering/3-ply yarn
Gauge: 25 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm/4" (with larger needles in Stockinette stitch)

€4,90

Folded

The pattern for Folded is now available!

This round neck pullover is pleated at the front for more interesting shape. It’s stylish and cozy – all at the same time. The pullover is worked in one piece from bottom up.

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l, xx-l
Finished bust circumference: 80 (86, 94, 105, 114, 124) cm/ 32 (34½, 37½, 41½, 46, 50)” and 10 cm/4” ease from front pleats.
Yarn: 730 - 1300 m (800 - 1430 yards) of Pigeonroof Studios SUPER SOCK or other fingering/4-ply yarn
Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm/4" (with larger needles in Stockinette stitch)

 €4,90

 

 

 

I try to post better pictures of Folded soon. These clearly are not good enough for such a lovely little pullover like my folded!

hooray!

Hooray, it’s done! Ready! Finished! And I love my new cardigan.

This yarn is gorgeous, soft and wonderful. The yarn has also given me headache - and it’s by no means fault of the yarn. Out of these skeins I’ve now knitted four (FOUR!) different sweaters and frogged the first three of them. None of the first three were good enough. More like hideous.

But now, now it's all right. The sweater is perfect. Love the cables, the shape, the collar. Only thing is that I might add some fabric to the buttonband for additional structure. HOORAY!

Now I'm ready to defeat my second monster (same yarn, different color, equal amount of frogged sweaters). If I've done it once, I can do it twice! Luckily this yarn holds up for several times of frogging and soaking and re-knitting.

Pattern: I'll publish it later.
Yarn: madelinetosh tosh dk
Needles: 4 mm and 4.5 mm

Turmeric

Finally a new pattern available. I've been really happy with this little top and its versatility! It's not only for warmer days, but great layering piece for chilly autumn weather. More summery pictures can be found here.

This little top is easily knitted in one piece from top down. The simple shape with a little modern twist lets the yarn and one big button shine!

Sizes: x-s, s, m, l, x-l
Finished bust circumference: 92 (106, 112, 122, 133) cm/ 35.5 (41.5, 44, 48, 52)"
Yarn: 750 - 1100 m (820 - 1203 yards) of madelinetosh tosh sock or other fingering/4-ply yarn
Gauge: 23 stitches and 26 rows in 10 cm/4" (with larger needles in Stockinette stitch)

€4,90

folded

My color experiments continue. It's time for some blue. And what a great blue this one is! Lovely shade of deep and dark ink blue - quite hard to capture when the day is grey like today. Yarn was lovely to work with and the fabric is really nice at this gauge.

Pattern: My own
Yarn: Pigeonroof Studios 80/20 superwash merino/nylon SUPER SOCK
Needles: 3,5 mm and 4 mm

Edit. Thank you for the comments. The yarn can be found here. And I'll publish the pattern.

autumn

September, autumn, cold, rain, crispy mornings, dark nights. It's that time of year again. But I'm well prepared.

Pattern: my own
Yarn: Pigeonroof Studios Bacchus
Needle: 5 mm and 6 mm

Oh, the yarn! It’s the most perfect aran weight yarn I’ve ever seen. Love the shine, the texture, the softness, everything. And the color, such a beautiful, perfect color. Thank you, Krista. The yarn can be found here.

sweet vanilla

Sometimes things don't work out as you hope they would. Lately I've been frogging two (and a half) almost finished sweaters - I just didn't like them enough. I know it happens, but it feels kind of sad too. At least when you've felt the it's-not-so-good-as-you-think somewhere deep in your mind for many days, but still went on with the project. How to know when it's the right time to let go?

After that I needed some easy and happy to cheer me up. Oh, that so worked out. Lightweight merino, plain Stockinette and yet something to keep me interested. Turned out quite romantic and sweet. And comfy. The tunic was supposed to be for a friend, but I'm having some serious doubts about that now. I love to wear this thing.

Pattern: my own
Yarn: madelinetosh tosh merino light
Needles 4 mm and 2.5 mm