Weather has been a roller coaster with freezing cold one day, snow the next and windy or unseasonably spring-like so I have been trying to knit whenever I get the chance. Have you too since it is definitely still sweater weather?
If you love a challenge and the squishiness of brioche, the Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley is a vintage inspired cardigan with a classic stitch design. It is worked top down and closed in the front with 4 buttons. The button band is worked simultaneously with the rest of the body which means less finishing work. The Seasons Cardigan is a cropped design that works well with any wardrobe.
Hailey wanted this cardigan to be worn a multitude of ways each season and a comfort in each season in life as well. A warm hug to get you through a tough day, throwing it on over a plain outfit to have that extra bit of cozy, and the one that becomes your favorite cardigan to wear simply because of the seasons it has lived.
Sizing
The Seasons Cardigan has around 4” (10 cm) of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) correspond to a bust circumference of around 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50)“/ 76 (87) 97 (107) 117 (127) cm (the final size of garment will be an additional 4”/10 cm). Please measure your bust circumference before you start. The cropped length is optional. If you do prefer a longer cardigan, be sure to purchase extra yarn.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Finished Bust circumference: 34 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54)“/86 (97) 107 (117) 127 (137) cm
Length: 19 (20) 21 (22) 22 (23)“/50 (51) 54 (56) 58 (59) cm
Gauge: 17 sts and 36 rows = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in half fishermans rib st on 5.5 mm (US Size 9) needles.
Needle Size: 4.5 mm (US 7) double pointed needles and 16” circular needles. 5.5 mm (US Size 9) 16”, 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge.
Yarn: 600 (600) 600 (700) 800 (800) g of Worsted Weight (100 g = 218 yards)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers, Berroco Vintage, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok, or Garnstudio Drops Flora (or any fingering) held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk
Are you looking for cables? The Book Club Raglan Pullover by Sari Nordlund is a seamless, top-down sweater that combines relaxed comfort with timeless texture. It features an easy cable pattern across the front, back, and sleeves, complemented by panels of moss stitch that add depth and visual interest while allowing the cables to stand out. The cable pattern is fully charted, including the increases.
This design is the raglan version of her popular Book Club Cardigan and Book Club Pullover patterns. In addition to the updated construction, the sweater is worked in a lighter-weight fabric, using either a single strand of DK weight yarn or a combination of fingering weight yarn held together with mohair, suri, or lace weight alpaca or cashmere. The lighter yarn creates a softer drape and makes the sweater ideal for layering and year-round wear.
Please note that the cable patterns are charted only, with no written instructions. Before the neckline is joined in the round, the charts are worked on both right- and wrong-side rows.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 93 (101, 112, 121, 131) (141, 151, 161, 171) cm / 36.75 (39.75, 44, 47.5, 52) (55.5, 59.75, 63.25, 67.75) inches including the intended positive ease of 15-20 cm / 6-8 inches (choose the size that is closest to your actual bust circumference + the intended ease)
Yarn
Note: If you wish to work the pullover with DK weight yarn, you will only need the given yarn amount for the fingering weight yarn.
900 (990, 1090, 1200, 1320) (1450, 1600, 1760, 1930) m / 990 (1090, 1200, 1320, 1450) (1590, 1750, 1930, 2120) yards of fingering weight yarn and 900 (990, 1090, 1200, 1320) (1450, 1600, 1760, 1930) m / 990 (1090, 1200, 1320, 1450) (1590, 1750, 1930, 2120) yards of lace weight yarn (mohair).
Needles
For the ribbing:
3 mm (US 2.5) DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for cuffs
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm (16 inches) for the neckline
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm (32 inches) for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the hem
For the main part:
3.5 mm (US 4) DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for sleeves
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm (32 inches) for smaller sizes and 100 cm (40 inches) for larger sizes for the body
Gauge
22 sts and 26 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) of Moss stitch and cable pattern according to the Main chart, on larger needles, after blocking. Note: Always use the needle size that gives you the right gauge!
Yarn Suggestions: The Fibre Co Arranmore Light, Tukuwool DK or Garnstudio Drops Lima, all held single
Sizes: 90 (99) 108,5 (116,5) 123,5 (130) 138,5 (145) cm - finished bust measurement after blocking.
Yardage (meters) of fingering weight yarn
788 (878) 945 (1035) 1103 (1170) 1260 (1328) meters.
Gauge: 24 m x 34 v = 10 x 10 cm after blocking.
Needles: 3 mm (US 2.5), 3.25 mm (US 3), 3.75 mm (US 5)
The Anjou Socks pattern is available in both toe-up and cuff-down versions, so you can choose to knit the socks in the method you prefer. There is also an optional rolled-cuff option for those who would like a little flare to their socks.
Sizes: 1 ( 2 ) 3
To Fit Foot Circumferences:
19-22 ( 23-26 ) 27-30 cm
7½- 8½ ( 9-10¼ ) 10½-11¾ ”
Please measure around the widest part of your foot
Sock Circumferences:
18.75 ( 22.5 ) 26.25 cm
7½ ( 8¾ ) 10¼ ”
Sock Length:
Adjustable, instructions given in pattern
Yarns:
Fingering weight sock yarns
Yarn A (Toes, heels, cuffs, and background): 100g
Yarn B (Mosaic pattern): 50g
Black and Rainbow Sample:
Yarn A: Lang Yarns Jawoll-04 Black
Yarn B: Wool Addicts by Lang Footprints-0016
Gauge:
32 sts x 64 rows = 10 cm 4” in slip-stitch pattern on 2.50 mm US 1.5 needles
Suggested Needles:
2.50 mm US 1.5 / 60 cm 24” needles for slip-stitch section
2.00 mm US 0 /60 cm 24” needles for toe and ribbing sections
Or use needle sizes that obtain gauge
FOs and WIPs
My Jilli Jumper by Ann Ventzel is not completely on hold. It is much easier to work on straight stockinette sometimes when you know you won't be able to concentrate on colourwork! I managed to knit a little more than 2 inches.
My test knit for Sedna Yang is taking longer than I hoped so far. This was my progress on Sunday. Magic looping across the sleeve steek stitches are getting easier now with the added increase stitches for the fronts.
This is today's progress shot. I have about 10 more rows before the sleeve steeks get bound off. I must say, the sleeve section is looking pretty short! y fingers are now crossed that my stitch and row gauge hasn't lied!
Can you see the colour changing in my contrast colour? I can't wait to see how the Rowan Felted Tweed Colour will look in the finished cardigan.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Yanhong (CaptainMocha) finished her second Wavy Crochet Sweater following the YouTube tutorial by Hannah Drapinski.
She used leftover yarn stash for this soft, cozy and airy sweater.
Pat finished the Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers with the Lunenburg Kit that she bought back in 2024! She recently bought more Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport to knit another one.
Karen (kmae64) finished this pair of fraternal twin socks with their pretty stripes.
Stefani (stefanilittle) was inspired to knit this striking pair of Solid Stitch Lines by La Maison de Saba, a sock recipe with Trusty Toe Up Socks by Tanis Lavalee as the base after seeing my sample pair. Yarn is a Koigu KPM for the MC and a Koigu KPPPM for the CC.
Grace (gracepknits) can't remember when she started this but the pattern is #05 Great Graphics Cardigan by Koigu Wool Designs from Vogue Knitting Magazine from the fall of 1998. It moved from house to house but is finally finished.
Ann (annvanwagner) knit her Button Box Throw by Helen Stewart using leftover fingering weight yarn.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!