Friday, June 10, 2022, Issue 251: Happy Friday and World Wide Knit in Public Day 2022

The Largest Knitter Run Event in the World

 

WWKIPDAY is unique, in that it’s the largest knitter run event in the world. Each local event is put together by a volunteer or a group of volunteers. They each organize an event because they want to, not because they have to. They bring their own fresh ideas into planning where the event should be held, and what people would like to do. If it weren’t for these volunteer hosts, WWKiP Day would still just be an idea. So when you go to your local event, make sure you thank your host(s) and if you’re inclined, bring along some yummy treats to share.

In the past some people have used this event as a means to show the general public that “not only grannies knit” and while that’s great and all, keep in mind that without those grannies’ we wouldn’t have the wealth of knitting knowledge that we do.

WWKIPDAY is really about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity in a very distinct way. In some places there are many different knitting groups that never interact with each other, on WWKiP Day they come together in one place, making them hard to miss.

This Saturday we will be hosting World Wide Knit in Public Day from 10am until 4pm. World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knitting is such a solitary act that it’s easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits. This a specific day to get out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for you and people like you. Who knows you might even bump into your neighbor! Consider this a spark, to ignite a fire; getting all of the closeted knitters out into fresh air.

While our World Wide Knit in Public Day event does not really happen in PUBLIC because of the location but it is always a fun event!

WHAT TO BRING:
Any project to work on. I will have coffee, tea, water and some goodies. Bring a chair in case I don't have enough but sunglasses and something in case it gets breezy! If it rains, we will move it inside the shop or we have used the garage in the past which was much cooler than in the sun but we can sit out in the gazebo!

We will be offering 10% off your purchases in-store as well as a draw for a door prize donated by Estelle Designs and Sales Limited and more!

There are always new patterns...there are so many, many talented designers! For the summer, I like knitting summer tops at least until mid-July when I want to start my fall projects!

The Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin (@samantha_guerin_design) was designed with easy breezy summer moments in mind. Simple construction, a delicate lace yoke and a style that’s easily modified to wear just the way you like it. Save 15% on Salty Air Tee with code SALTYAIR

When knit to a cropped length, Salty Air pairs beautifully with skirts, dresses and high waisted pants. Or you can add some length to the body and style it with shorts, jeans or just about anything!

Construction

The Salty Air Tee is knit seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is cast on and short rows are worked to raise the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke lace is knit, then the body and sleeves are separated and worked from the top down.

Selecting A Size

The Salty Air Tee is intended to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. Select a size 2-4” / 5-10 cm larger than your bust circumference. Measurements below are for the finished sweater.

Finished Bust Circumference

1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9}
31.2 (35.7, 40.5, 43.7) 48.2, 52.7, 56.3 {60.2, 64.3}”
79 (91, 103, 111) 122, 134, 143 {153, 163} cm

Yarn

640 (690, 780, 850) 950, 1100, 1190 {1240, 1330} yds of a fingering weight yarn

Yarn totals are for a cropped length measuring 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9) 9.5, 10, 10.5 {11, 11.5} ” / 19.1, (20.3, 21.6, 22.9) 24.1, 25.4, 26.7 {27.9, 29.2} cm from the underarm to the hem. Adding length to the body of the sweater will increase the required yardage.

Needles

Needle (Main Fabric) 3.50 mm (US 4)  or the size to get gauge in multiple lengths from DPNs or short circular, 16", 24' and 40"

Needle (Hem and Sleeve Hemming ) 3.25 mm (US 3)  or the size to get gauge in multiple lengths from DPNs or short circular, 16", 24' and 40"

Gauge

24 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, knit in the round, after blocking.

Suggested Yarn - Ancient Arts Yarn Socknado, Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock, or any fingering weight yarn

The Luminous Summer by Minimi Knit Design is a simple tee worked from the top down.

It has minimalistic finishing with a row of eyelets delicately framing the face. It has a unique placement of short rows that shapes the neck without disrupting the neckline. This cropped tee uses very little yarn, making it the perfect project to indulge in exquisite yarns.

Luminous Summer is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Yarn

DK weight

Yardage: 375 (425, 475, 525, 575) {620, 685, 740, 785, 855} m / 410 (465, 520, 575, 630) {680, 750, 810, 860, 935} yds, including 10% allowance

Needles

4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

3.75 mm (US 5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the armhole edgings

Gauge

17 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle worked in the round, blocked.

Sizes

#sizeinclusive

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

This garment is intended to be worn with about 12-18 cm / 4.75-7 inches positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 18 cm / 7 inches of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference: 94.5 (104.5, 113.5, 123.5, 133.5) {142, 152, 161, 171, 180} cm / 37.25 (41, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5) {56, 60, 63.5, 67.25, 70.75} inches

Suggested Yarn: Berroco Zinnia, Sandnes Garn Line or Navia Silkiull.

Shetland Wool Week is excited to announce that the 2022 patron is Linda Shearer (@hamari_designs with the official 2022 free Shetland Wool Week.

The Shetland Wool Week pattern is Linda Shearer’s fabulous maritime themed Bonnie Isle Hat which will be free from https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/free-knitting-pattern/ until next year’s pattern is announced.

Knit the hat in any of the suggested colour variations, or come up with your own colour scheme. A special facebook SWWKAL has been launched for the Bonnie Isle Hat. We would love everyone to join in and share their hat works in progress, questions and photos.

To receive the pattern all you need to do is click the link on the Wool Week website and remember to share your pictures using #BonnieIsleHat #bonnieislehatknitalong #shetlandwoolweek2022. We can’t wait to see your creations.

Yarn Suggestion from the pattern:

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/ fingering weight); 100% Real Shetland wool; 115m/25g ball
Yarn A: Shade FC41; 2 balls Yarn B: Shade 091; 1 ball Yarn C: Shade 1281 mix; 1 ball Yarn D: Shade 096; 1 ball Yarn E: Shade 9113; 1 ball

Needles

Set of DPNs or circular needle long enough to work magic loop, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, in the correct size to achieve your desired tension

Set of DPNs or circular needles 0.25mm smaller than your tension needles, for ribbing

Tension and Size

Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

It is important that you swatch, wash it, and measure your tension after it is dried.

Small:

32 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm over colourwork pattern in the round, after blocking.

To fit: 51cm
Finished circumference: 49cm Length: 21cm from crown to brim Suggested needle size: 2.75mm

Medium:

30 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm over colourwork pattern in the round, after blocking.
To fit: 54cm
Finished circumference: 52cm

Length: 22cm from crown to brim Suggested needle size: 3.00mm

Large:

28 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over colourwork pattern in the round, after blocking.
To fit: 58cm
Finished circumference: 56cm

Length: 23.5cm from crown to brim Suggested needle size: 3.25mm

WIPs and FOs

Last Sunday, I was almost finished the hem ribbing on my Sailaway Cardigan sample for the Olive Knits 4 Day Sailaway Cardigan KAL!

Join us for the Sailaway- the 6th Annual 4 Day KAL with Olive Knits!

OLIVE KNITS SAILAWAY 4 DAY KAL TIMELINE

Friday, July 1

Pattern & knitalong soundtrack playlist lands in your pattern library on OliveKnits.com or Ravelry (the pattern will automatically update in your library, so just check your account first thing in the morning to see the pattern update and the upbeat playlist to inspire your knitalong). Also join us for the Cast-On Party livestream (details will be provided in the pre-order packet).

Throughout July

Watch for weekly check-ins, opportunities for prizes and more throughout July HERE on her website.

I usually work the button bands before knitting my sleeves. By Sunday the button bands were finished. I worked double yarnover buttonholes in the 2x2 ribbing by following Roxanne Richardson YouTube video HERE.

Now I am working on my sleeves which are always a little slow going!

I haven’t made a huge amount of progress on my Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg but I finished with the back piece to 6.75 inches. I picked up the stitches from the shoulders, cast on for the front neck and picked for the other shoulder.

I cast on my third adult size Ranunculus by Midori Hirose…I also knit a baby sized one for my great niece. I am using Schoppel Wolle El Linio for this one.

I cast on this Ranunculus on Wednesday afternoon and this is where I stopped! I am a loose knitter so like usual and my gauge swatch, I am using 5.0 mm needles.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Patti (@patnelann) finished her Dorel by Alison Green using Berroco Remix Light!

Patti (@patnelann) also finished her not yet blocked Sommerknus by Elsebeth Judith using Navia Bummull.

Connie (knitnut246) finished her Chevron Cloud by Espace Tricot! How many do you see holding it up?

Connie (knitnut46) sent me more photos! Yarn - Shibui Knits Lunar and Shibui Tweed Silk Cloud! Isn't this stunning?

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this pair of vacation knitting socks for her husband using Timber Yarns Twin Sock in Christmas Jewels!

Anna (@kollar.annie) knit this lovely pair of Hop, Skip + A Jump Socks by Ainur Berkimbayeva.

This is not finished but Debbie (debsnubs) has these nautical themed navy and white towels on her floor loom!

Paulette (@psknitting50) had a basket of silk fabric from shortening her skirts so decided to use the strips as weft on her loom!

Here’s the gorgeous fabric that Paulette (@psknitting50) wove with her colourful silk remnants! Now it is ready for her to sew.

Paulette (@psknitting50) finished her Coterie Shawl by Jessica Ays (@doublethestitches). Yarn is Malabrigo Sock in Lettuce.

Another view taken outside of Kay (@kayrobbins) spectacular Flying Foxtail Wrap by Stephen West. Yarn is from @a.wanderer.and.her.wool and @leo.and.roxy.yarn.co.