Summer has been moving pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it! Have you been enjoying yours? Are you working on summer knits or have you cast on for sweater weather?
I love the patterns designed by Elenor Mortensen! Her Wildflower Tee is a summery short-sleeve shirt with an asymmetrical floral pattern on the yoke and lace pattern along all hems. The pattern includes 2 charts that can be arranged in any order.
Sizes
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9
Finished bust circumference of the tee-shirt: approx. 36.6, 39.4, 41.2 (44.5, 49.6, 52.7) 56.3, 59, 63″ / 93, 100, 106 (113, 125, 133) 142, 150, 160cm
I recommend a positive ease of 4-6″ / 10-15cm.
Gauge
24 sts x 32 rnds = 4″ / 10 x 10 cm in colorwork pattern and in plain stockinette with 3.5mm needles, after wet blocking.
Should the gauge for the colorwork pattern be bigger or smaller, adapt the size of the needles.
Yarn
approx. 661, 722, 778 ( 843, 905, 968) 1040, 1126, 1213 yards / 605, 660, 710 (770, 825, 885) 950, 1030, 1110m in col. (MC),
and approx. 190, 204, 219 (235, 250, 266) 295, 300, 317 yards /173, 186, 200 (215, 230, 245) 260, 275, 290m in col. (CC)
Or any favourite yarn matching the gauge.
Needles
3.25mm circular needles, 40cm (or a set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles) and 80cm long;
3.5mm circular needles, 40cm (or a set of 3.5mm double-pointed needles) and 80cm long
This is Madeleine (YamaFiberArt)'s stunning Wildflower Tee's test knit.
SUGGESTED YARNS
SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering, Koigu KPM or BC Garn Bio Balance for the MC and CC and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 or SweetGeorgia Party of Five for the CC.
This stunning Fisherman Cardigan by Maria Bach Jensen is available for free on Ravelry from the Filcolana website.
The cardigan is knitted from the top down, according to chart. First, work the back yoke, where you continuously increase stitches to shape the oblique shoulders. Then pick up and knit stitches along the oblique shoulder edges for the front pieces, that are worked separately. Back and front pieces are gathered under the armholes, and the body is continued and ends with a rib edge. Pick up and knit stitches in the armholes for sleeves knit these in the round. Finally, pick up and knit stitches along the front pieces and knit the front edge in rib at the same time as it is knit together with the front pieces.
Sizes
S (M) L (XL)
Fits bust circumference: 90 (98) 106 (116) cm
Finished Circumference: 123 (135) 143 (155) cm
The model in the picture is shown with 38 cm of positive ease. Choose the size based on how much ease is preferred.
Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows in double moss stitch, worked on 4.0 mm = 10 x 10 cm. The gauge is measured after washing.
Yarn
approx. 1417 (1526) 1635 (1744) yds / 1300 (1400) 1500 (1600) m
Needles
4.00 mm circular needles, 80-100 cm long;
3.00 mm circular needles, 80-100 cm long and a set of 3.50 mm double-pointed needles
SUGGESTED YARNS
Berroco Ultra Alpaca or Ultra Alpaca Natural, Cascade 220 Heathers, WYS Blue Faced Leicester Aran
Magical Dragonflies sock set by Stone Knits includes two colourwork patterns inspired by magical dragonflies.
Magic Lake socks
While spending many summer days by the lake and river trying to cool off, I became fascinated by dragonflies. I wanted to try and create an image of dragonflies flying (with stars or fireflies in the night´s sky), above the bulrushes over a sparkly, dark lake (using stellina yarn). I hope they help remind you of warm, enchanting summer nights. The chart uses only two colours in each round.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To Fit a leg circumference of: 20-22 (25-27, 29–31) cm / 8 (10, 11 ½ ) inches
Finished leg: 17.5-19.5 (22.5-24.5, 26.5-28.5) cm / 7 (9, 10½) inches
To fit (foot circumference): 17.5-20 (20–22.5, 22.75–25) cm / 7.5 (8.5, 9½) inches
Finished circumference: 16.5 (19, 21.25) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8½) inches
Recommended ease: Approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of negative ease. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
Shown in:
MC: (dark teal). Approx 50 (60, 65) g, 212 (255, 276) m / 232 (279, 302) yds
CC1: (light blue). Approx 10g, 43 m / 47 yds
CC2: (yellow). Approx 7g, 28m / 31 yds
CC3: (dark grey). Approx 10g, 40m / 44 yds
CC4: (green). Approx 10g, 40m / 44 yds
Needles: 2.25mm / US 1, 80cm / 32 inches for magic loop (for ribbing, heel and toe), or DPNs, two circulars or 9” needles.
Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.
Gauge:
Stockinette & Ribbing: 34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches
Colourwork: 36 sts x 42 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches
Dancing Dragonflies
This symmetrical repeating colourwork pattern is fun and easy to knit in just two colours. It can even appear to look like little fairies dancing across your socks too. I guess at a quick glance, that´s what dragonflies might be mistaken for too!
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (22 –24, 26 – 28) cm / 8 (9 ¼ , 10 ¾) inches
Finished circumference: 17.5 (20.5, 25) cm / 7 (8 ¼ , 9 ¾) inches
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
Shown in:
MC: Dark 55 (60, 65) g 220 (240, 260) m / 241 (262, 284) yds
CC: Light 28 (32, 35) g 112 (128, 140) m / 122 (140, 153) yds
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you.
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette all sizes: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.
For colourwork size 1: 2.75mm (US 2), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.
For colourwork size 2 and 3: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.
Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.
Gauge
32 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork size 1.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork size 2 and 3.
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette all sizes.
SUGGESTED YARNS
Lang Yarns Jawoll Sock, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, Koigu KPM or Collector Colours
FOs and WIPs
This week I am back! No, I was not away. The Saturday of the long weekend, it became clear that I am a klutz. A trip and face plant left me with a broken eye socket, resting a lot, not much knitting or typing. Many thanks to Karen who ran the store for me with initial help from Paulette.
This was my progress photo from August 3 for my third Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaier.
I tried it on and it fits! I discovered that instead of my 3.00 mm ChiaoGoo tips, I am using my 2.75 mm tips.
I think I am going to knit about 2 inches more for the body. I plan to knit 3 inch short sleeves.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Connie (knitnut246) finished her Lauro Sweater by Minimi Knit Design.
She knit it using Sandnes Garn Line in 3042 Cafe Au Lait.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) test knit the recently released Blossoming Vest by Sarah L Kelly.
She knit it using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight along with other yarn from her stash.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) knit this beautiful Kristine Cardigan by Zanete Knits.
She knit it using Yarn Indulgences Confetti Glow held double with The Fibre Co. Meadow.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) also test knit this Day Tripper Tank by Isabella Clark.
She knit it using Juniper Moon Zooey.
Sue (@shewitt67) knit 4 sweaters for a friend using an old Sirdar pattern - Eternity Aran.
She modified each to make them different.
This is the third one...
This is her fourth and final one.
Brandi (@thegreenbuttonjar) finished another Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers. Yarn was Heavy Merino and Mohair from Knitting for Olive.
Debbie (debsnubs) finished her Antipodes by Andrea Mowry. Yarn is Sandnes Garn Sisu and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3.
Patty (Travelbravely) finished her Watermark Cardigan by Marie Greene, this year's 4 Day Knit Along pattern.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished this lovely Crumpet Cardigan by Park Williams. Yarn is BC Garn Bio Balance.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished this Ollie's Classic Crew by Hannah Graham for her nephew. Yarn is Berroco Vintage DK.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished another pair of I'm So Basic Socks by Summer Lee.
Donna (Donna775) finished this pair of Fairground Socks by Kay F Jones.
Marguerite knit this gorgeous afghan for Chloe Thurlow’s Rhythmic KAL. She used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!