Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Issue 358: Lazy Summer Days...Happy Wednesday!

Have you started your fall knitting? I am still working on summer knits but mid August is a good time to think about starting.

The Paulie Cardigan by Amy Christoffers is worked in an allover mosaic stitch. The fronts back and sleeves feature a motif based on a traditional quilt block. The cardigan is named after my Grandma Paulie who was a quilter and the inspiration for this pattern.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Shown in size 2 and size 3

FINSIHED MEASUREMENTS
(38, 41, 46, 49) (54, 57, 62, 65)” / (97, 105, 117.5, 125.5) (137.5, 146, 158, 166) cm Body around hip/bust (not including the Button band)
(13, 13, 14, 14) (14, 14, 15, 15)” / (33, 33, 35.5, 35.5) (35.5, 35.5, 38, 39) cm Body length to underarm
(19 ½, 20, 21 ½, 22) (22 ½, 23, 25, 26)” / (49, 51, 54.5, 56) (57, 58.5, 63.5, 66) cm Total length from shoulder to hem (not including the Button band)

YARN
(1250, 1400, 1600, 1760) (1920, 2080, 2240, 2400) yards / (1140, 1270, 1460, 1600) (1750, 1890, 2040, 2180) meters Worsted Weight yarn: (800, 900, 1000, 1100) (1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) yards / (730, 750, 825, 915, 1005) (1095, 1190, 1280, 1370) meters for MC and (450, 500, 600, 660) ( 720, 780, 840, 900, 960) yards / (410, 490, 550, 600) (660, 710, 770, 820) meters CC

Yardage/meterage required is approximate. Total yarn usage will vary depending on the style yarn used, your individual gauge (row/round gauge will especially effect your yardage) and any modifications made. Please plan your yarn purchases accordingly.

NEEDLES
Circular needles 32” or longer size 4.5mm (US 7) (gauge needle) and 3.5mm (US 4) (for rib hem and Button band). The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up, choose your preferred method for working a small circumference: a 12” circular needle, a set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles, 2 circular or the magic loop cable needle method. Whichever method you choose, you will need a set of needles the same size of your gauge needle and a set 3 sizes smaller for the sleeve cuff.

GAUGE
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Mosaic Knitting

YARN SUGGESTIONS: The Fibre Co Arranmore Light, Berroco Ultra Alpaca or Ultra Alpaca Natural and Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Starke 6

If you aren't ready to start your fall knitting, there are plenty of summer tee patterns. The Peony Top by Minimi Knit Design is a beginner friendly loose fitting top with easy to knit lace edgings.

It is worked from the top down, featuring a flattering bateau neck. The lace pattern comes with both charted and written directions. No short rows are used in the pattern. This pattern comes with a seamed and a seamless version.

Peony Top 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.

SIZES
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches.

This garment is intended to be worn with about 29-36 cm / 11.5- 14.25 inches positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 33 cm / 13 inches of positive ease.

FINSIHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 112 (117, 127, 137, 147) {157, 167, 178, 188, 198} cm / 44 (46, 50, 54, 57.75) {61.75, 65.75, 70, 74, 78} inches.

YARN
Shown here: Berroco Remix Light (30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 400 m/432 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz ball; color #6961 Peony): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) {3, 3, 4, 4, 4} balls

550 (615, 730, 850, 935) {1050, 1175, 1265, 1395, 1600} m / 600 (670, 795, 930, 1025) {1150, 1285, 1385, 1530, 1750} yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLES
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the armhole edgings

4.5 mm (US 7) needle, any type, for binding off.

GAUGE
20 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch worked flat and in the round on larger needle, blocked.

Pyramid Light by Minimi Knit Design is a light weight version of her Pyramid.

It is worked seamlessly from the top down. You can easily adjust the length. It has an expanded size range compared to the original design.

Pyramid Light 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.

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

This garment is intended to be worn with about 6-12 cm / 2.25-4.75 inches positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches of positive ease.

FINSIHED MEASUREMENTS
85.5 (97, 106.5, 118, 127.5) {138, 148.5, 157, 166.5, 178} cm / 33.75 (38.25, 42, 46.5, 50.25) {54.25, 58.5, 61.75, 65.5, 70} inches

YARN
Shown here: Berroco Remix Light (30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 400 m/432 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz ball; color #6901 Birch): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3, 3} balls

490 (510, 510, 645, 700) {510, 660, 795, 885, 1020} m / 535 (560, 555, 710, 765) {555, 725, 870, 970, 1120} yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLES

3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle of length 80 - 100 cm / 32 - 40 inches or longer, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needle of length 80 - 100 cm / 32 - 40 inches or longer, depending on your size, for the hem.

2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the armhole edgings.

GAUGE
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch 

FOs and WIPs

Last Friday, I cast on and worked on the back of my Agave by Yumiko Alexander.

After finishing the back, I decided to frog the ribbing on the front and add another repeat of the lace before working the 8 rows of twisted rib again.

I blocked the two pieces as recommended before putting them together. The shoulder and side seams are sewn together and I’ll start soon on the sleeves. I love how the Quince & Co. Kestrel workedd for thiss pattern.

My Bunny by Julie Williams (Little Cotton Rabbits) has some new clothes for her wardrobe.

The grey sweater is from the Fox in a Star Sweater pattern. The top down cardigan pattern is from the Seasonal Sweaters Collection. The Deep Lace Border Dress is from the Textured Dresses pattern. The dungarees are from the Dungarees and Pinafore Dress pattern.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Allyson finished this crocheted Virus Shawl by Julia Marquardt using a special 2024 colourway by Gilbert Lane studio in local to her, Southampton.

Jan (mrsjanknits) finished her Winter Rose Shawl by Marie-Elyse Dugal using Cascade Heritage Silk and Peruvian Tones.

BettyAnn (Chabam) finished her fabulous Deschain by Leila Raven using Quince and Co Kestrel.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished second Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller.

Sonia (Soniabknits) knit this Mia Cara by Isabell Kraemer after seeing it at Knit City Toronto.

SHOP UPDATE

New in the shop is Queensland Collection Perth

Queensland's Super Fine Weight Perth yarn is a vibrant addition to your crafting palette. Crafted from a luxurious Australian Superwash Wool Blend, this yarn boasts a riot of self-striping colors that are sure to captivate your creativity. With its robust blend of 80% SuperWash Wool and 20% Nylon (polyamide), Perth yarn is not only strong enough for colorful socks but also lends itself beautifully to the delicate stitches of lace shawls. Each 100-gram skein of Perth yarn contains 437 yards of creative potential, providing ample yardage for a variety of projects. Whether you're knitting cozy socks or intricate lace shawls, Queensland's Perth yarn ensures both durability and stunning visual effects. Embrace the versatility and vibrant hues of Queensland's Super Fine Weight Perth yarn, where every stitch reflects the quality and craftsmanship of Australian wool blended with the strength of nylon, allowing you to create pieces that are as bold and beautiful as they are durable. 

• 80% SuperWash Wool, 20% Nylon (polyamide) 
• Fingering weight
• 437 yards (400 meters) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces) 
• 27 to 32 sts = 4 inches using 2.25 mm (US 1) to 3.25 mm (US 3) needles
• 21 to 32 single crochet = 4 inchhes using 2.25mm (B) - 3.25mm (D) hook size
• Machine wash, Dry flat

New in the shop is Garnstudio Drops Sky

Made from a combination of 74% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool and 18% polyamide, DROPS Sky is super soft and luxurious, with a feel that’s similar to DROPS Air, but a much more complex tube-like structure that allows the yarn to be lightweight, breathable and very durable.

Perfect for big projects like blankets, ponchos, cardigans and jumpers; and for cosy accessories like shawls, hats and scarves, DROPS Sky results in garments with a lovely texture when knitted in classic stocking stitch and it gives also a great result in both structure and cable patterns.

• 74% alpaca, 18% polyamid, 8% wool
• DK
• 208 yards (190 meters) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
• 21 - 28 sts = 4 inches 
• 4.0 mm (US 6) needles or 4.0 mm (G) hook size
• Hand Wash, Dry Flat

Also new to the shop is Koigu 100% Merino Roving

100% Merino Fibre

approximately 150g of 100% merino fibre per braid

Perfect for spinning, weaving, needle felting and more!

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!