It has been blustery and cold with sporadic rain but while today has been sunny out so when I am not sitting in front of my computer, I have been happy to sit and knit. I am not ready to start warm weather knits yet are you?
BIG Fritz by Isabell Kraemer is worked seamlessly from the top down. First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then in rounds with a fun and beautiful colourwork pattern to sleeve separation.
The body is then worked in rounds down to the hem. Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last. An optional neck finishing is worked last. There are two fish motifs to choose from, one with the fish swimming downwards and one with the fish swimming upwards. You can mix and match these motifs as you like.
BIG Fritz is an adult sized companion of the lovely Fischers Fritz pullover.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
35.75 (39, 42.25, 45.75, 49)(53, 56.25, 59.75, 63)“
89 (97.5, 106, 114, 122.5)(132.5, 141, 149, 157.5) cm
Suggested ease: 2 to 4” (5 to 10 cm)
Sample is worn with 3” (7.5 cm) positive ease at bust.
Yarn
Fingering weight yarn - approximately
MC: 1039 (1149, 1258, 1334, 1443)(1589, 1697, 1816, 1942) yds/ 950 (1050, 1150, 1219, 1319) (1452, 1551, 1660, 1775) m
CC: 129 (136, 142, 148, 153)(162, 166, 166, 173) yds/ 118 (124, 130, 135, 140)(148, 152, 152, 158) m
Needles
3.0 mm (US 2.5) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and preferred needle to work small circumferences in the round, for neck CO, body and sleeve edges.
3.25 mm (US 3) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and preferred needle to work small circumferences in the round, for body and sleeves.
Needle sizes are suggestions only - please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge
Gauge
24 sts x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking
24 sts x 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in stranded colourwork on larger needle after blocking
Yarn Suggestions
The Fibre Co Amble, Garnstudio Drops Flora, BC Garn Bio Balance, and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 for the contrast
Continuing with the fish theme, King Salmon Light by Caitlin Hunter is a fingering weight version of my King Salmon sweater. Knit from the top down, this sweater features a bold salmon design on the yoke, a relaxed, comfortable, unisex fit and is easily adjustable in the sleeve and body length to create a perfect fit.
This version has a more traditional shape than the original design, the yoke is a standard depth as opposed to the exaggerated yoke depth of the original, worsted weight version. You can find the original King Salmon sweater here!
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 3-14” / 8-35.5 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size 4, with 14” / 35.5 cm of positive ease on a See full fit details on schematic included.
Chest circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68, 72}“
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) {152.5,
162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Yardage:
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
MC: 1557 (1728, 1898, 2069, 2240, 2411) {2582, 2753, 2942, 3113} yards
1423 (1579, 1735, 1891, 2048, 2204) {2360, 2516, 2689, 2846} meters
CC: 298 (331, 363, 396, 429, 461) {494, 527, 563, 596} yards
273 (302, 332, 362, 392, 422) {452, 482, 515, 545} meters
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 colourwork and plain stockinette sections.
Main: 2.75 mm (US 2)
Ribbing 2.5 mm (US 1.5)
Gauge:
26 sts and 38 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.
Yarn Suggestions
The Fibre Co Amble, Garnstudio Drops Flora, BC Garn Bio Balance
Upstream by Faye Kennington was inspired by the strength and determination of salmon returning home, Upstream is a richly textured cardigan that rewards persistence with beauty. This design combines double seed stitch, beaded rib, a wave cable, and a unique fish cable motif into an intricate, cohesive whole.
Knit flat and seamed with drop shoulders, a mock turtleneck, and a button band, this cardigan is a true skill showcase. Advanced knitters will find plenty to sink their needles into: balancing multiple stitch patterns, shaping through increases, and following “at the same time” directions across several pages.
Challenging? Yes. But like the salmon swimming upstream, the journey is worth it. When you cast off, you’ll have a masterpiece to be proud of.
Finished Measurements
XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), to be worn with Body Circumference 2-4”/ 5-10cm ease.
Body Circumference: 31.5 (35.5, 39.25, 43, 46.75)(50.75, 54.5, 58.25, 62)”/ 80 (90, 99.5, 109, 118.5)(129, 138.5, 148, 157.5) cm
Yarn
1073 (1152, 1257, 1350, 1493)(1577, 1712, 1780, 1844)y/ 993 (1067, 1164, 1250, 1383)(1460, 1585, 1648, 1708)m.
Eight 5/8”/ 1.5cm buttons.
Tools
4.5 mm (US 7) 24”/60cm circular or equivalent needle in size necessary to obtain gauge; 4.0 mm (US 6) 24”/60cm circular or size smaller than gauge needle; 12 stitch markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge
21 sts and 30 rows in a 4”/10cm swatch of combined stitch patterns using larger needle, blocked.
Yarn Suggestions
Berroco Vintage, Cascade 220 Heathers
Fintastic Fish by Stone Knits are socks knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, a little contrast colored edging and a contrast color short row heel. On the leg, there is a fun and easy goldfish colourwork motif with optional duplicate-stitched eyes. A small decorative detail matching the border of the fish is knit just before the contrast color toe.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9, 10) inches / 19–21 (21.5–23.5, 24–26) cm
Finished circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
Yarn
MC: Fingering weight, 70g
CC1: Fingering weight, 30g
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch
(23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle as preferred.
Gauge
32 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.
This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks.
Yarn Suggestions
Lang Yarns Jawoll, Koigu KPM, WYS Signature 4 Ply Solids
FOs and WIPs
I was only able to knit another inch on my Jilli Jumper by Ann Ventzel so it doesn't look very different from last week.
My test knit for Sedna Yang was almost to the underarm bind off of the sleeve steek stitches last Friday.
With the three steek stitch sections, the project looks very different from how it will look later. It doesn't look at all like the cardigan it will be!
I love how the Rowan Felted Tweed Colour is subtly shifting colours especially against the black.
Often I will steam block before taking progress shots but I haven't with this test knit. The back has more stitches than the front which makes it harder.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Emma (emmlaporte) came shopping wearing her favourite cardigan, Stria by Andrea Mowry that she knit using Cascade 220 Sport.
Emma (emmlaporte) knit this wonderful Jones by tincanknits for her nephew using Garnstudio Drops Merino Extra Fine.
Emma (emmlaporte) also finished another pair of I'm So Basic Socks by Summer Lee.
Ellen (EllenDiane) bought the Urth Yarns Uneek Socks on the weekend in the Pink colourway and has a pair of I'm So Basic Socks by Summer Lee finished already!
Cecilia (@adventuremonkey6) finished her Skibo by Martin Storey using the discontinued Cascade Luminosa she bought on sale before it was gone.
Cecilia (@adventuremonkey6) finished another Emotional Support Chicken and an Emotional Support Chicken Jr both by Annette Corsino.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this pair of Reynard and Vixen Mittens by Sarah L Kelly.
The pattern was designed for The Fibre Co Amble but Debbie who no longer lives locally used a different yarn.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this pair of socks loosely based on Retro Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark knit using Timber Yarns Twin Sock.
Connie (knitnut246) finished her second pair of colourwork socks. These are Why are Flamingos Pink sock set by Stone Knits.
Dave (craftyborat) came into the shop for the first time wearing these fabulous Daily Tarot Mitts by Jacquline Rivera.
He knit these and the hat he designed to match using Kelbourne Woolens Perennial.
I can hardly believe that Dave has only been knitting less than a year. He said, "first time making up my own sort of pattern and then kinda winged it".
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!