It was looking a little like spring outside but last night they predicted freezing rain! I am so happy we didn't get anything but rain and fog. Are you ready to start your warm weather knitting projects or will you continue your cozy projects for a few more weeks?
Sitzmark by Caitlin Hunter, her newest pattern was inspired by vintage ski sweaters and named for the iconic slope-side bar/restaurant at Alyeska. This yoke sweater is knit in DK weight from the top down in the round featuring short row shaping for the back neck and a bold yoke motif and colourwork sleeve details.
This design is unisex and size inclusive and includes instructions on how to modify for your body and sleeve lengths as desired.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-8” / 5 -20.5 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size 2, with 3” / 8 cm of positive ease on a 33” / 84 cm chest. See full fit details in schematic.
Chest circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 64, 68}“
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142, 152.5,
162.5, 172.5} cm
Yardage
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
MC: 720 (800, 890, 980, 1070, 1160) {1250, 1340, 1430, 1520} yards
649 (732, 824, 896, 978, 1061) {1143, 1225, 1308, 1390} meters
CC: 225 (250, 275, 300, 325, 350) {375, 400, 425, 450} yards
206 (229, 251, 274, 297, 320) {343, 366, 389, 411} meters
Gauge
20 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette and colourwork fabric on main needle after blocking.
Note - You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.
Needles
Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. You may also need different needle sizes to maintain the same gauge between colorwork and plain stockinette sections.
Main: 4.0 mm (US 6)
Ribbing: 3.5 mm (US 4)
Suggested Yarn
Garnstudio Drops Lima, Julie Asselin Leizu DK or BC Garn Semilla Melange
Like its cardigan sibling, it has that same squishy fabric, but the pullover wears a bit lighter and closer to the body. The marled brioche fabric blends colours automatically, so even very different yarns come together into a cohesive sweater.
Beautiful shaping keeps it comfortable to wear, while the fabric does most of the color work for you.
Design Details
Hearthside Pullover has a shaped V neckline, structured shoulders, and gently fitted sleeves. Garter stitch at the hem, cuffs, and collar balances the brioche texture and gives the sweater stability.
The brioche creates a plush, dimensional fabric while the garter edges keep everything modern. Because the brioche is marled the colors you use will blend beautifully.
Every version ends up looking a little different depending on the yarns you choose.
Sizing and Fit
Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66, 70)" // 76 (86.5, 96.5, 107, 117, 127)(137, 147, 157, 168, 178)cm
Designed for 2–6” of positive ease. Measure your full bust and add 2–6” to select a size. For example: A 42” bust would typically knit the 46” size for about 4” ease.
Yardage
Fingering Weight Yarn (listed in grams so scraps can be weighed)
450 (490, 530, 570, 630, 690)(750, 820, 890, 960, 1030) g total
Gauge
Block gently to measurements to preserve the brioche texture.
2 strand garter stitch (flat) - 5.0 mm (US 8): 18 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4”
2 strand brioche (FG + BG) - 4.5 mm (US 7): 12 sts x 18 rows = 4” x 4”
Needles
4.50 mm (US 7) circular needles, 16–40” for brioche
5.00 mm (US 8) circular needles, 16–40” for garter
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain gauge.
Suggested Yarn - if not using stash leftovers
Koigu Pencil Box, Ancient Arts Socknado, Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock
Canada Mittens by Galt House of Yarn are all-over colourwork mittens will keep your hands warm and your heart facing true north. The pattern is a free Ravelry download.
Yardage
approx 600 yards or 100g of Red and White sport weight
Gauge
28 stitches = 4 inches
Needles
3.0 mm (US 2.5)
Suggested Yarn
Garnstudio Drops Flora, Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight, The Fibre Co Amble
FOs and WIPs
8 days after casting on my Jilli Jumper by Ann Ventzel, I was almost to the separation of the body and the sleeves.
A fews hours later, I had taken the off the sleeves onto waste yarn and knit a few rounds of the body. It looks like I chose the right size! I was rushing because late last Tuesday night I saw a post for a test call for a beautiful cardigan and I applied at the tail end of 3 pages!
I found out the next day that I would be test knitting this beauty for Sedna Yang so my Jilli is on hold except for when I won't be able to concentrate and need the easy knit.
I have the flat knit part completed and it is now knit in the round with steek stitches for the sleeves and the front. I chose to use Rowan Felted Tweed for the main colour and Rowan Felted Tweed Colour for the contrast.
This is the colour I am using for my contrast colour. I must say that deciding what colours to use - whether light with less contrast or dark with a lot of contrast was difficult!
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Sue (@shewitt67) finished her Into the Hoods by Laura Nelkin that she will wear for her daily walks.
She knit it using Estelle Eco Tweed Worsted.
Sue (@shewitt67) has finished and gifted three sets of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by CastleOfCozy on Etsy.
Here is Marilyn in the Mellow Mood Sweater by Julia Piro that she knit for our sweater class! She used Garnstudio Drops Sky held double with Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk.
Claudia (@cgriffs01) finished another summer knit! This one is Aurinko by SuviKnits that she knit using BC Garn Bio Balance and modified to short sleeves.
Giselle (@dramakit2.0) test knit the new Emel Sweater by Zanete Knits which is now available on Ravelry.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished this cute Holger Sweater by PetiteKnit for her nephew.
Patty (Travelbravely) finished her cozy, textured The Traveler by Andrea Mowry.
Linda (lmcnorton) a pair of Emotional Support Chicken Jr.® by Annette Corsino.
Paulette *@psknitting50) was inspired to use some her huge inherited fibre stash to spin for and knit this fairisle kid's sweater after getting her copy of Wilderness Knits for the Great Outdoors by Linka Neumann.
Ann (annvanwagner) finished this gorgeous, lacy Terra Shawl by Joji Locatelli.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Reminder to check out the remaing classes set to start in March and to sign up and register if you are interested!
In this one, I used The Fibre Co Arranmore Light as the MC throughout. I alternated 2 balls of Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Starke 6 every 20 rows.
There are two classes starting April 18th. There are 2 spots left for The First Cardigan Class. I may change the time to 10 until noon though since we no longer have a 9am class. The other is the popular Colourwork and Steeking Class where we knit Sheep Carousel by Kate Davies. This jolly tea cosy features a carousel of Shetland sheep and offers a small sampler of many of her favourite hand-knitting techniques: stranded colourwork, steeks, vikkel braids, corrugated ribbing, i-cord and centred double decreases. A small project packed with a lot!
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!