Each week new patterns are released but at this time of year, smaller gift worthy knits that can be knit quickly are wonderful!
Point Edwards Mitts by Fairlight Fibres are like sweaters for your hands! These cuffed mitts can be worn either as fingerless mitts, or with the cuffs unrolled to cover cold fingertips, including the thumbs! They are perfect for winter walks or for driving on cold mornings.
These mitts use simple techniques, like knitting in the round and basic increases to create warm, dense mitts that fit the average woman’s hand. Any DK yarn will work for these mitts.
It is gift knitting time and The Oslo Hat by PetiteKnit is a classic one of you should consider! The Oslo Hat is worked in two strands of yarn held together from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. The first part of the hat is worked on a 40 cm 16 inches circular needle, while the top of the hat is worked either on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.
Begin by working a swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) the approx. equivalent to baby (junior/woman) woman (man)
Measurements: Fits head circumference 47-50 (50-55) 55-59 (59-62) cm [18½-19¾ (19¾-21¾) 21¾-23¼ (23¼-24½) inches]
Gauge: 22-23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm [US4] needles
Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm (US4) / 40 cm (16 inches)
Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm (US4)
Materials: 420 (630) 630 (630) m [460 yds (690 yds) 690 yds (690 yds)]. Note that two strands of yarn are held together throughout, and that the yardage given is the total yardage needed. If knittting with one strand, you will need half the amount.
There is also the Oslo Hat - Mohair Edition version of the hat.
Twistmas by Espace Tricot is a fun and easy hat pattern featuring twisted rib throughout. The simple stitch pattern creates interesting texture while allowing your beautiful hand-dyed yarns to take center stage. It’s knit with two strands of fingering weight yarn and one strand of a laceweight mohair blend - all held together. Instructions for two versions of the hat are provided - the first one uses one colour for the whole hat while the second one invites you to use your scraps and mini-skeins to create your own “faded” version!
You can also use a strand of DK held double with a strand of mohair or a strand of worsted weight.
What bedroom is complete without a pair of bunny slippers peeking out from under the bed? These are hopsalots by Tiny Owl Knits.
These are SO quick & easy!
NO double points
NO heel turning
NO toe starting
NO knitting in the round
NO picking up stitches
and NO bottom seam!
yeah! really!
They are knitted FLAT :D woo HOO!
Pattern uses knitting, purling, increasing & decreasing, & 3 small whipstitch seams that can be as sloppy as you like! Slippers are then felted to fit and ears are attached last.
Sara (aurorasmom) modified the pattern to make them small enough for her kids.
YARN SUGGESTIONS: Cascade 220 Heathers, istex Lettlopi, Garnstudio Drops Lima
If you like traditional Christmas stockings...Terry Morris’s Mix-it-Up Christmas Stocking Stranded Colorwork which includes a variety of charts and options to make it your own especially if you add your own additions! The ones above were knit by Joyleen! It was exactly what she was looking for to make stockings for her family that reminded her of the ones she had growing up. The designer makes it so easy to pick and choose and customize your stocking.
YARN SUGGESTIONS: Cascade 220 Heathers - Christmas Red and Green are now in stock!
WIPs and FOs
Last night I took this photo of my Secret Garden Sweater! Last week, after I separated the body and the sleeves, I made a chart for the increased underarm stitches. I worked 4 rounds but did not like how it looked so I frogged back to cast on the underarm stitches again. At first, I could not wrap my head around how many stitches to cast own if I wanted full repeats instead. I thought - I'm adding 20 stitches for each underarm, wouldn't that make it so much wider? Finally it dawned on me, the pattern has you casting on 15 stitches including a purl stitch for a fake seam. Adding 5 stitches on each side and eliminating the purl stitch, the chart repeats are complete and I have only added approximately 2 inches.
Looks like my row gauge is off! I still have 13 rows remaining of the chart for my Secret Garden Sweater before I get to the stockinette main colour section. Excellent! The finished length will not be cropped.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Kay (83krobbins) came to Knit Night wearing her Smookie by Kate Davies Designs that she knit for our #sue2knitskatedavieskal.
Claudia (@cgriffs01) finished this stunning Pull Jacinthe, by Amy Gunderson. Yarn is Kelbourne Woolens Scout.
Brandi (@thegreenbuttonjar)’s Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry is gorgeous with its subtle tones!
Every year Connie (knitnut246) knits a few more miniature sweaters and socks to add to her collection using leftover sock yarns. You should see her collection of hand knit socks!
When Jane and Heather came shopping, she was wearing one of the Adult Surprise Jackets by Elizabeth Zimmerman that she has knit.
This is the latest Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman that Jane has knit. The version of the pattern that she uses is Schoolhouse Press Patterns #5, A-B-C-SJ (Adult, Baby, Child's Surprise Jacket).
Melanie finished her #buggiflooerbeanie for our Colourwork Hat Class using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) knit this light and cozy Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit.
These are Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave)’s third pair of Nalu Mitts by Leila Raven.
Sandi (sandima) knit Kaleidoscope Harmony by Marly Bird using the last bits of her thicker pound of hand spun and random stash.
Sandi (sandima) knit these two headbands using the 2 charts for this Cedar Bark Headband test knit pattern.
Cecilia finished this stunning Ember Vest by Kaffe Fassett using Rowan Felted Tweed and Kid Classic.
SHOP UPDATE
A shipment arrived from Lichen and Lace!
The shipment of Lichen and Lace includes Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers Kits in size 35-42.
Kits are also in for the Artus Shawl by Natasja Hornby.
The newest Christmas colourway for West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Yarn - Nutcracker is now in stock!
Here are the colours in our WYS Signature 4 Ply Christmas Collection! Which would you choose to knit?
Noro Haunui Cotton and Noro Magazine 23 have arrived.
The all new Lykke Colour Interchangeable Needle Sets and Lykke Naturale Interchangeable Needle Sets are in!
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky is new to the shop. In the same shipment was a restock and a few new colours of Berroco Ultra Alpaca as well as a shipment of Istex Lettlopi.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!