This past week has felt like spring out there but today was rainy and wet! I still have my two projects to finish before I start my warm weather knitting projects. I am more than ready, are you?
Tulipan Tee by LE KNIT by Lene Holme Samsøe has a pattern on the yoke consisting of eyelets and purl stitches that add a graphic look to the tee. The pattern is charted, and the shape of the yoke is created by following the chart. Tulipan Tee is knitted top down with short rows worked in pattern to shape the neckline.
Sizes
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Measurements of the tee
Bust circumference:
(87) 96 (104) 112 (120) 128 (138) 147 (157) cm
(34.25) 37.75 (41) 44 (47.25) 50.5 (54.25) 58 (61.75)”
Length:
(53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (61) cm
(20.75) 21.25 (21.75) 22 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.5 (24)”
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 50 g = 110 m)
Yarn quantity
(300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) g
Recommended needles
3 and 4 mm US3 and US6 circular needles, 40 and 80 cm 16 and 32 inches.
Circular needles 3 and 4 mm, 30 cm US3 and US6, 12” or double pointed needles 3 and 4 mm US3 and US6 for the smaller sizes. Unless you use the magic loop method.
Gauge
20 sts x approx. 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch with 4 mm US6 needles.
Sizes
(XXS) XS/S (S/M) L (XL/2XL) 3XL (4XL/5XL)
Tee measurements
Bust circumference: (80) 91 (103) 114 (126) 137 (142) cm (31,5) 36 (40,5) 45 (49,5) 54 (56) inches
Length: (53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 59 (61) cm (20,5) 21 (21,5) 22 (22,5) 23 (24) inches
Selecting a size
Musling has an intended (positive ease) of 5-10 cm 2-4 inches. It is shown with approx. 7 cm 3 inches positive ease. The length is measured at the centre back, not including the neckband.
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscoe, 14% lin, 50 g = 110 m)
(300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) g
Recommended needles
3 and 4 mm US3 and US6 circular needles, 40 and 80 cm 16 and 32 inches.
3 and 4 mm US3 and US6 double pointed needles. If using magic loop, you do not need double pointed needles.
Gauge
21 sts x approx. 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in pattern with 4 mm US6 needles.
Other Yarn Suggestions for both: BC Garn Allino, Mode by Rowan Cotton DK, Rowan Cotton Cashmere
The Pasaka Sweater by Zanete Knits is the second design in a collection inspired by traditional Latvian mittens. The name means “fairy tale” in Latvian, as the intricate motif reminds me of falling snowflakes in a story. This design draws inspiration from a mitten created by a knitter from a region in Latvia known for its highly detailed and intricate motifs. The sweater is worked at a fine gauge to produce a delicate and lightweight fabric.
Use code RAV_PASAKA to get a 15% discount on Ravelry. Code is valid until 22nd March 23:59 GMT.
The construction is a simple top-down round yoke with no complicated shaping, allowing the focus to remain on the stranded colourwork. Because the motifs are quite intricate, using high-contrast colours is recommended to ensure the design stands out clearly.
To manage some of the longer floats and maintain even tension, the Ladderback Jacquard method is suggested. The pattern includes charts with suggested ladder placements to help with this technique.For a professional finish, a tutorial and link for a stretchy bind-off specifically for 2x2 ribbing are also included.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference:
- 85.5 (94.5, 104.5, 115.5, 125.5, 134.5, 145.5, 155.5, 165.5) cm
- 34¼ (37¾, 41¾, 46¼, 50¼, 53¾, 58¼, 62¼, 66¼)” Designed to be worn with 5-10 cm / 2-4” positive ease around the chest.
Yarn: Light fingering/heavy lace weight. Depending on the length of the sweater and shaping option, allow approximately:
Main colour (MC):
- 995 (1080, 1185, 1290, 1400, 1480, 1595, 1700, 1795) m
- 1090 (1180, 1295, 1410, 1530, 1620, 1745, 1860, 1965) yds
Contrast colour (CC):
- 265 (295, 315, 345, 360, 400, 425, 470, 490) m
- 290 (320, 345, 375, 395, 440, 460, 510, 535) yds
Gauge: 28 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked.
Suggested needles: 2.75 mm (US 2) or needle size required to obtain gauge. These should be circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long.
Suggested Yarn: Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock, Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering
FOs and WIPs
My Jilli Jumper by Anne Ventzel has once again only progressed with car knitting and afew hours when I needed to give my eyes and concentration a rest.
Between trying to find the right prescription for glasses and a crazy amount of computer time trying to sort out one thing or another, there were several days when I didn't touch my knitting. I am on row 87 of the chart on my Kitsch Cardigan by Sedna Knitting Test Knit.
Here is a closeup of the front! I am so happy that I decided to use Rowan Felted Tweed Colour for the contrast to go with the black Rowan Felted Tweed!
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Kathy (@details.kathy) brought in her Big Cozy Cardi by Andrea Mowry.
She knit it using The Fibre Co Amble held together with Malabrigo Silkpaca and Garnstudio Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk
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Kathy (@details.kathy) also brought in her haiyuki by eri shimizu.
Kathy knit it using Istex Lettlopi held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk.
Vicki (@thesimisons) knit this beautiful Supersøt! by Tori Seierstad using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight.
Debbie (debsnubs) uses this floor standing tapestry loom for rugs.
They are off her loom and on the floor.
Paulette (@psknitting 50) has been knitting Emotional Support Chickens by Annette Corsino recently.
Paulette used her hand spun yarn for this one as well as some of the others.
Sharon (Sharbooski) knit a lot of socks last year. This pair of vanilla socks was knit using Lang Yarns Footprints in colour 12.
Sharon (Sharbooski) knit this pair using Lang Yarns Footprints in colour 10.
Bev (Bevyknits46) was still working on this last and wearing today! It is the Step by Step Sweater by Florence Miller (free Ravelry Download).
Emma (emmlaporte) finished another gift for her nephew! This is the Frankie Sweater Baby by PetiteKnit.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!