Friday, September 30, 2022, Issue 265: It's fall and it's sweater weather...Happy Friday!

I have seen Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers knit up so beautifully that I want to make one too!

Amy - My attempt at preserving all the green grass and flowers for when I need a little sunshine in the depths of winter.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
72” across and 33” deep at the center point
After gentle blocking

MATERIALS
DK weight yarn, 548 yards main color (MC) and 448 yards contrast color (CC).

Needles
US 6/4mm: circular 32” or longer

Notions required
Waste yarn for provisional cast on, 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge
20 stitches and 38 rows =4” in Pattern stitch after blocking

The stitch pattern is charted.
You must be comfortable working from charts
The pattern includes set up rows/chart written out line by line to help those new to mosaic knitting or charts. The Repeat is CHART ONLY.

This has been knit in so many yarns but here are some suggestions based on Ravelry projects: Rowan Felted Tweed, Malabrigo Rios, Malabrigo Arroyo, Berroco Ultra Alpaca

Here’s Paulette (psknitting50)’s Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers knit using Cascade 220 Sport and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3!

Are socks more on your wish list to knit especially since Socktober is just about upon us?

Stray (delta) is a brand new sock pattern designed by Yucca. They are 20% off until October 2 (Japan Standard Time) using the code miaou.

Stray (delta) is a cuff-down sock featuring decorative cables , twisted ribbing, and Strong Heel. Cable patterns are worked from the back of the leg to the heel and Twisted ribbing from the front of the leg to the toe. Two cable options are included. Strong Heel is worked with increases and easy short rows; no need to pick up stitches, wrap and turn, or German short rows. Finish the toe the easy way. (No need for Kitchener stitches!)
Directions are written for the Magic Loop method, but other types of needles can be substituted. Video tutorial links are included.

Strong Heel is a heel technique invented by Gerdine Crawford-Strong.

YARN
60-80 g of Fingering weight yarn
Note: The amount of yarn used will vary depending on the leg and foot length.

GAUGE
32 sts & 42 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st with JP 0 / 2.1 mm, blocked
Note: Sample 2 used sport weight yarn with different gauge.

NEEDLE
JP 0 / 2.1 mm - US 1 / 2.25 mm for main needle
US 1½ / 2.5 mm for leg of Wand Cables, one size larger than main needle (optional)
Adjust needle size to obtain gauge. Sample used 80 cm / 32” circular needle.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers

SIZES
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
Stitch count: 56 (60, 64, 72) sts in the leg / foot
Finished foot circumference (unstretched) :16 (17, 18, 19.5) cm / 6¼ (6¾, 7, 7¾)”
Recommended fit: approx. 5.5 cm / 2¼“ of negative ease at foot circumference.
Foot and leg length: adjustable

Suggested Yarn: Regia Premium Merino Yak

Joji Locatelli - Can we agree that any time we think of a fall theme, we evoke this caramel color? Fallen leaves, pumpkin spice, carrot cake…When I think of a fall theme, I also think of hand-knit socks, every time. Let’s celebrate that it’s time to get them out of the drawer and enjoy their warmth again.

Joji Locatelli’s Caramel Sauce Socks are the perfect hand knit socks to kick off the fall season!

SIZES
Medium (Large). To fit a foot circumference of approx. 8½ (9¾)”; 21.5 (24.5) cm. Shown in size Medium.
These socks are designed for sport weight yarn, so even though the stitch counts are not very big, the size of the socks accomplished is medium to large. If you wish to make smaller or tighter fitting socks, you can replace the sport weight yarn with fingering (sock weight) and go down a needle size.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 skein of fingering or sport weight yarn (355yd 325m /100g).
Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1.5) dpns or long circular needles for magic loop (my preferred length for magic loop is a 32”/80cm long needle).
Other notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
30 sts and 40 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette St on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles.

Yarn suggestions: From left to right: ZYG Serenity 20 in Enraptured, SGY Tough Love Sock in Pumpkin, Hikoo Cobasi in Carrot (wool free).

FOs and WIPs

Last Sunday I worked on my Ninilchik Swoncho 2 by Caitlin Hunter.

When I took my photo for my WIP Wednesday post, this is how far along I was.

I am on row 10 on chart D but since I have also been working on my Nightshift in Akari and spinning, it is moving quite well.

I couldn't work on my Easy V by Caitlin Hunter until I had more of my main colour spun. I finally got enough fibre spun to ply together. 

I plied my hand spun Ashford Montage blend...

I now have another 200 yards to use but I know I will still need more to finish but at least I can work on it again.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Here’s what’s currently going on:

The newest Knit-Alongs are:

Caitlin Hunter (Boyland Knitworks) KAL. Choose from the Ninilchik Swoncho, the Koivua or Koivua Light or any pattern by Caitlin;

and the Knit Any Project: our everlasting knit-along to encourage and support you to knit between now and December 31st.

Don’t forget to post a pic to the finished object (FO) thread whenever you finish a project during the Knit-Along so that you will be included in the next draw! We will also add the option of posting your finished project to Instagram using the #sue2knitskal or #sue2knitscaitlinhunterkal so that I can find and see them!

Paulette has on a Stephen West shawl but…I don’t know which one!

Here’s the back view of Paulette’s shawl.

Paulette (@psknitting50) finished another pair of her favourite gift knit - Prudence by Louisa Harding, beaded fingerless mittens.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished her Bonnie Isle by Linda Shearer knit using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight from a Bonnie Isle Hat Kit.

Gloria knit these pumpkin beanies for her great granddaughter!

Cecilia (Ce Ce) bought the yarn yesterday and here’s the Some Bunny to Love Beanie by Aspen Leaf Knits that she using 3 shades of Malabrigo Mecha and topped with a pom pom.

Debbie (debsnubs) is wearing her Winters Beach Cardi by Andrea Mowry knit using Kelbourne Woolens Andorra.

Debbie (debsnubs) has been weaving…these are the towels that are off her loom!

Jan (mrsjanknits) finished a pair of socks using Phildar Phil Folk…hmm, on the drive back from PEI just before Fiona?

Introducing Sandi (sandima)’s latest gnome, her September Mystery Gnome, Gnaomi!

Sonia (Soniabknits) finished this sweet little Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit. Yarn is Shibui Cima and Shibui Silk Cloud.

SHOP UPDATE

The latest Koigu Collector's Club colours have arrived in the shop!

The August Koigu KPPPM Collector’s colour is Hay!

The September Koigu KPPPM Collector’s colour is Maie.

Koigu’s LYS Day special Collector’s colourway LIFE IN SPECKLE sold out so quickly, but I was able too order another partial batch!

Some KITS are available for the Caitliin Hunter KAL for the Ninilchik Swoncho both in Arranmore Light and Rowan Felted Tweed. A few Koivua KITS are also available with more coming soon when another order of Starke 6 and Arranmore Light arrives. Caitlin has too many patterns for me to guess what KITS to put together!

Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!