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Friday, May 13 2022, Issue 247: Happy Friday!!
There are so many lightweight summer top patterns...some new and some that are favourites from past seasons! Here are a few for you to consider.
Irene Lin’s Ola Top is worked by starting from the upper back up to the shoulder then separating for each front. Both fronts are knit separately, then joined and knit flat until the underarms. Stitches are picked up from the CO edge of the back, then the back and front are jointed together and knit in the round for the rest of the body.
Sizes:
1 ( 2, 3, 4, 5 ) Sample photo shown in size 2 on a model who is 163 cm tall with bust measurement 83 cm ( 32.6”).
Measurements:
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm ( 4 x 4’’ ) in stockinette stitch after blocking.
The design is an oversize garment, with a recommended ease of more than 20 cm ( 8’’ ).
A: Length: 61 ( 63, 65, 67, 69 ) cm / 24 (24.8, 25.6, 26.4, 27.2)”
B: Body circumference: 108 ( 130, 152, 163, 183 ) cm / 42.5 (51.2, 59.8, 64.2, 72) “
C: Armhole circumference: 36 ( 38, 41, 43, 45 ) cm / 14.2 (15, 16.1, 16.9, 17.7) “
D: Neck circumference: 54 ( 56, 58, 60, 62 ) cm/ 21.3 (22, 22.8, 23.6, 24.4)”
Materials:
Main Color: 990 ( 990, 1155, 1155, 1320 ) m.
Contrast Color: 165 ( 165, 330, 330, 330, 330 ) m.
Needles:
3.5 mm (4US), 80-100 cm circular needle for Body.
3.25 mm (3US), 30-40 cm circular needle for armhole and neck finishing. Or preferred needles (Magic Loop or DPNs) for small circumference knitting.
Other Materials: Stitch holders or waste yarn
Suggested Yarn: Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, Bergere de France Bigarelle, Gist Duet
The Peacock Tee by is worked top down with a lace pattern on the yoke that is both addictive and simple to knit. The combination of lace with purl stitches is beautiful.
Worsted (9 wpi)
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
722 - 962 yards (660 - 880 m)
(XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL
Measurements:
Circumference: (89) 97 (106) 112 (120) 127 cm
Length: (53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 58 cm
Circumference: (89) 97 (106) 112 (120) 127 cm
Length: (53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 58 cm
When selecting size, measure around your bust (or the widest part of your torso). Select the size where the circumference is 5-10 cm larger than your measurements (allow 5-10 cm positive ease). If you want a more fitted style, select a size with a less ease (0-5 cm).
Suggested Yarn: Sandnes Garn Line, (backorders allowed - arriving soon), Garnstudio Drops Belle, Berroco Elba
Anker’s Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit is worked from the top down. The yoke is worked in sections of rib with increases in the round, followed by classic raglan increases when the stockinette stitch section begins. The sleeves are worked at the end, either on double-pointed needles or on circular needles using the Magic Loop technique. Anker’s Summer Shirt has no finishing other than weaving in ends. Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Note that the swatch needs to be washed and blocked before measuring the gauge.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: 85 (91) 96 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 153 cm [33½ (35¾) 37¾ (39¼) 43¼ (47¼) 51¼ (55) 60¼ inches]
Lengths: Total length: 52 (54) 56 (60) 62 (62) 64 (66) 68 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (23½) 24½ (24½) 25¼ (26) 26¾ inches]
Sleeve length: 9 (9) 10 (10) 10 (10) 10 (10) 10 cm [3½ (3½) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 inches]
Size guide
Anker’s Summer Shirt is designed to have approx. 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement.
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles after wash and blocking
Suggested needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches], circular needles 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
Materials:
600 (720) 720 (840-960) 960 (1080) 1080-1200 yds
Suggested Yarn: Sandnes Garn Line, (back orders allowed - it is arriving soon), Garnstudio Drops Belle, Lofty Fiber Euroflax Sport
The Anker Tee by PetiteKnit is the fingering weight version with a gauge of 28 stitches and 40 rows.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference:
84 (90) 96 (100) 111 (121) 131 (139) 151 cm
[33 (35½) 37¾ (39¼) 43½ (47½) 51½ (54½) 59¼ inches]
Length:
50 (52) 55 (57) 59 (62) 64 (66) 68 cm
[19¾ (20½) 21¾ (22½) 23¾ (24½) 25¼ (26) 27¼ inches]
Gauge:
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 3 mm [US2.5] needles after wash and blocking
Suggested needles:
Circular needles: 3 mm [US2.5] / 40 and 60 and 80 or 100 cm, 2,5 mm US1.5 80 or 100 cm [16 and 24 and 32 or 40 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 3 mm [US2.5] and 2,5 mm [US1.5] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
Materials:
882 (1008) 1008 (1134) 1260 (1386-1512) 1512 (1512-1638) 1764 yds
Suggested Yarn: Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, Bergere de France Bigarelle, Gist Duet
Who is casting on for Imagined Landscapes Gnome MKAL 9? Make gnome mistake about it, it’s time for another mystery gnome! This one combines stranded colourwork with fun new ideas.
Gnocchi is pretty pleased to feature in Season 3 of the hit Gnetflix cooking show, “It’s a Chef’s Life.” If you’ve seen the show, you’ll already know that instead of her famous gnocchi recipe inspiring her nickname, it started in childhood because of her nose (gnose?). You’ll also know that she’s very opinionated about the way that spices are sprinkled at the edge of a plate.
Gnocchi features stranded colourwork – a wonderful way to add details to a gnome. It’s like sketching or doodling, and I had so much fun coming up with the patterns. (By the way, if you’ve seen Gnome is Where You Hang Your Hat, this gnome has less colourwork than that one.)
Gnomes are wonderful places to practice colourwork. If your floats are a little wonky, well, wonkiness is gnominess. The name of this pattern is official permission to get things a bit wrong while you work on this skill!
TODAY IS THE DAY FOR CLUE 1! It isn't too late to join in the fun! Ancient Arts Gnome Kits can be found HERE. The kits include 4 mini skeins, not 3 but you can still use them!
WIPs and FOs
My Coterie Shawl by Jessica Ays is still not to the end of the lace section. I am on row 12 of the last 27 rows of the lace section. From there I have the garter short row shaping to do. I am looking forward to seeing the magic that happens when you block lace! Until then, you really can't see the beautiful lace pattern. Below is Jessica's Coterie Shawl! Isn't the lace gorgeous?
Join Jessica for Coterie: Live!
She will be hosting two Live Zoom Events. These are free events, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom links. There is a separate registration for each date. Find more information here: https://doublthestitches.com/coterie-live
- Join Jessica for a Cast-On Party on Zoom on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Grab your yarn and needles, and you’ll get to know each other a bit. She’ll also answer questions about the Coterie pattern.
- Let’s knit together! Join Jessica for the Coterie Knit Night on Zoom on Saturday, June 11th at 8:00 p.m. ET. You’ll chat about progress on your shawls, yarn, tips & tricks, and more. It'll be an opportunity for you to connect.
Jen (zjewell) finished the Ric Rac by Casapinka LYS Day 2022 sample for the shop! It just needs blocking! Yarn is MadTosh Tosh Merino Light in GG Loves Orange and Cosmic Wonder Dust.
I cast on my Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg using Ancient Arts Yarns Socknado in Cindy Lou Who and Malabrigo Silkpaca in 857 Light of Love. I cast on using 2.75 mm needles for the size 2 to gett clooser to the size 3. I got a gauge of 24 stitches for a fabric that I like.
I only had 2 skeins of Malabrigo Silkpaca in my chosen colour so I hope the 840 yards is enough to knit either a short sleeved or sleeveless version for a summer top.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Debbie wearing her Dakota by by Trudy Van Stralen for LoftyFiber knit in hand dyed Euroflax Linen Sport.
Jocelyne (jocblais) wearing her Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. Yarn is Sandnes Garn Tynn Line held double and Tanis Fiber Arts Willow.
Jocelyne (jocblais) finished her Ranunculus by Midori Hirose knit using Lichen and Lace Fingering and Marsh Mohair.
Omg! Look at Kay’s spectacular Flying Foxtail Wrap by Stephen West. Yarn is from Michelina of @a.wanderer.and.her.wool and @leo.and.roxy.yarn.co.
Sonia (soniabknits) finished Percale by Sarah Hatton using Rowan Cotton Cashmere!
Carol (knittoatea) brought in her WYS Scrap socks inspired by Nell38 on Ravelry using WYS Signature 4 Ply in Silent Night, Fairy Lights and a bit of Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock in Faded Rose.
Carol (knittoatea) also brought in this pretty colourwork hat! I forgot to get the name of the pattern!
Sandi (sandima)’s April Gnome De Plume by Sarah Schira was inspired by North Shore Lake Superior painting by Lawren Harris.
Here’s Paulette (psknitting50)’s Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers knit using Cascade 220 Sport and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3.
Debbie (love.knit.weave.spin) finished this whimsical pair of fox socks using a pattern that is not on Ravelry.
Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!