Friday, June 9, 2023, Issue 300: Happy Friday! What's on your needles?

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 11am 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.

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 if it gets too hot!

We will be offering 10% off your purchases in-store and online (no code needed) as well as a draw for a door prize 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!

Violet is sweet and simple summer tee by Jessica McDonald. Get this for 15% off with the code VIOLET only until June 10th so hurry!

Violet is knit seamlessly from the top down. You begin by casting on for the back neck. Increases are worked to shape the shoulders. After completing the back yoke, stitches for the fronts are picked up from the back shoulders. Simple shaping creates a crew neckline. After the front yoke is complete, the body of Violet is knit in the round. A sweet and simple band of lace decorates the bottom. A cropped length makes Violet perfect for wearing over dresses or high-waisted bottoms. Short sleeves add the finishing touch.

The lace patterning is both written and charted.

SIZES
(36.25, 39.75, 44.5, 48.25, 51.75) (56.5, 60.25, 63.75, 68.5, 72.25)

#sizeinclusive

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: (36.25, 39.75, 44.5, 48.25, 51.75) (56.5, 60.25, 63.75, 68.5, 72.25) inches / (90.5, 99.5, 111.5, 120.5, 129.5) (141.5, 150.5, 159.5, 171.5, 180.5) cm

To be worn with 4 – 10 inches / 10 – 25 cm positive ease.

YARN
(744, 827, 948, 1055, 1146) (1297, 1433, 1571, 1744, 1900) yards / (680, 756, 867, 965, 1048) (1186, 1310, 1437, 1595, 1737) meters sport weight or fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES
One 32 inch (80 cm) US size 5 (3.75 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge), and one 32 inch (80 cm) US size 3 (3.25 mm) (or two whole sizes smaller than gauge needle) circular knitting needles.

GAUGE
26 stitches and 37 ROWS = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.

SUGGESTED YARN: Hedgehog Sock, or SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock choosing a semi-solid.

The Seaside Tee by Cheryl Mokhtari is another striped basic tee with a relaxed and loose fit, perfect to stay cool and comfortable in warmer weather.

The t-shirt is worked from the top down. First the yoke is worked back and forth to shape the neckline and shoulders; the work is then joined in the round and the shoulder shaping is continued, followed by raglan increases. The body is then divided for the sleeves; both are worked in the round with a rib edge. The pattern includes two neck finish options: a folded over neck edge and an Italian bind-off finish.

SIZES:
(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:
(86.5) 92 (97.5) 102.5 (108) 117.5 (128) cm

Gauge:
22 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking.

Needles:
Circular needles: 2.5mm 40 – 60 cm, 3.0mm 40 – 120cm, 3.5mm 40 – 120 cm

Materials:
(150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) g (50g = 110m) Line by Sandnes Garn for main colour and (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) g (50g = 110m) Line by Sandnes Garn for Contrast Colour. If you want to lengthen the t-shirt, you may require more yarn.

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli is not a new pattern but not to be overlooked! It is a very basic sweater, with a deep circular yoke, a boxy fit and fresh looking stripes. Worked in worsted weight yarn, seamlessly from the top-down.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: 6-9“ (15-22.5 cm) of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 36½ (40¾, 44¾, 48¾, 52½, 57¼, 60¾, 64½, 69) inches; 91 (102, 112, 122, 131.5, 143, 152, 161, 172.5) cm.

MATERIALS
The total required yardage combined of all the colors is approx. 864 (960, 1056, 1296, 1440, 1584, 1776, 1920, 2160) yards 788 (876, 963, 1182, 1314, 1445, 1620, 1752, 1971) meters.
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), tapestry needle.

GAUGE
17.5 sts and 28 rows 4” 10 cm on US 6 (4 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch.
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater.

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) knit her Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji using Rowan Cotton Cashmere in Morning Sky and Ecru.

This Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli was knit by Connie (knitnut246) using Rowan Cotton Cashmere.

Connie's sister Bev (Bevyknits46) knit her Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji using Rowan Felted Tweed held single while the blue was a stash yarn held double.

Angie (KnittinGrapeVines) and Diane (boujeeknits) are twinning in their Super Simple Summer Sweaters by Joji! Angie knit hers using Rowan Summerlite DK in Black and White.

WIPs

I have 3 projects on my needles right now!

By Wednesday morning this week, I was close to separating the body and the sleeves on my Lemon Spritz store sample for this year's Olive Knits 4 Day KAL.

By mid-afternoon, I did separate the body and the sleeves! Photos never do justice to the yarn and project but I love it so far and can't wait to be able to wear it.

My Serkinet by Kate Davies for our Kate Davies KAL is moving along! I am working on the left front.

Here are the bits and pieces of my The More You Gnome for Sarah Schira’s MKAL 12.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Bev (Bevyknits46) in her Temperature Tee by Heather Walpole knit in Noro Akari, Marilyn in her Adrift by Carol Feller knit in Berroco Remix Light, Connie (knitnut246) in her Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji knit in Rowan Cotton Cashmere and Debbie (swifty849) wearing her Shawlography by Stephen West.

Bev (Bevyknits46) in her Temperature Tee by Heather Walpole knit in Noro Akari which she is planning to modify by adding sleeves with her remaining yarn!

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished her Seaside by Georgina Bryant from Rowan Magazine 71 knit using Rowan Cotton Cashmere.

Paulette finished her second Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter! This one is knit using Hedgehog Tweedy in Dreaming in Light as her main colour and her hand spun for the contrast colours!

Here’s Paulette’s Pouzle by Kate Davies from her book Allover that she knit for the #sue2knitskatedavieskal.

Kay (83krobbins) finished her Carp-beth by Kate Davies from her book Sark for the #sue2knitskatedavieskal.

This is Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose)’s Streets of Barcelona by Joji Locatelli.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose)’s first The Lone Skein Shawl by Joji is knit using Hedgehog Fibre Sock in Pet Rock

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose)’s second The Lone Skein Shawl by Joji. knit using the suggested yarn.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished but still need to block her Shaelyn by Leila Raven using lace weight La Bien Aimee Helix for a smaller shawl.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) knit two Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit. The first is knit using The Fibre Company Acadia and the second is knit in Malabrigo Dos Tierras.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) also finished another pair of pretty Solid Stitch Lines by La Maison de Saba in Koigu.

The last WIP Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) brought was this pair of Helen Stewart’s Scribbly Gum Socks.

Colleen has made two of these! This is her first Beagle Puppy by Claire Garland using Garnstudio Drops Flora and Drops Kid Silk.

This is Colleen’s second Beagle Puppy also knit using Garnstudio Drops Flora and Drops Kid Silk.

Colleen also knit this cute mouse from one Claire Garland’s patterns.

Cecilia (colourcanuck) two of Karysha Clarke’s A New Leaf Beanie using Malabrigo Mecha in Taystee and Thereza.

Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!