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Yua by Natasja Hornby is a soft statement, built around a bold lace front panel. The surrounding fabric is kept simple, with a stockinette eyelet pattern that adds just enough texture to keep things interesting while letting the lace take center stage.
Worn casually, she feels light and effortless; styled up, she leans into its more romantic side. The kind of sweater you reach for without overthinking, knowing it will work.
The pattern includes instructions for both a sleeveless and a sleeved version, making it a true all-seasons piece. Thoughtful in construction and versatile in wear, Yua is a design that invites you to make it your own.
CONSTRUCTION
Yua is worked from the bottom up. You’ll begin by casting on for the body and working in the round to the underarm. At the underarm, the piece is divided into front and back.
The upper front is worked flat first, followed by the upper back. Once both are complete, the shoulders are seamed. Stitches are then picked up around the armholes.
For the sleeveless version, the armhole ribbing is worked in the round. For the version with sleeves, the sleeve caps are shaped with short rows. After that, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuffs.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}
Finished bust measurements 84 (90, 102, 114) {120, 132, 144, 150} cm / 33 (35.5, 40.25, 45) {47.25, 52, 56.75, 59}”
The sweater is designed for a neat, but comfortable fit with 2.5-7.5 cm / 1-3” of ease around the bust. Sample is shown in size 2 with 2.5 cm / 1” of ease around the bust.
YARN
A smooth DK weight yarn.
For a sleeveless sweater approx 475 (520, 570, 610) {700, 760, 830, 880} m / 520 (570, 625, 665) {765, 830, 910, 960} yards.
For a sweater with sleeves approx 670 (720, 800, 880) {930, 1020, 1100, 1170} m / 735 (785, 875, 960) {1015, 1115, 1200, 1280} yards.
Sample shown in Sandnes Garn Line, 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 110 m / 120 yards per 50 gr, colorway 1015.
LioriG knit her test knit using BC Garn Allino.
NEEDLES
Needle A (for the body and the sleeves)
One 80 cm / 32” circular needle and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / US #4.
Needle B (for the ribbing)
One 80 cm / 32” circular needle, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size: 3 mm / US #2.5.
GAUGE
Measured after blocking.
Eyelet Pattern: 20 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on Needle A.
NOTE
The lace front panel is CHARTED ONLY.
The Long Island Iced Tee by Jennifer Shiels Toland is a lightweight, effortlessly chic, semi-cropped, top-down tee. Its elegant cap sleeves, which use compound raglan shaping, feature the Riptide stitch pattern. This stitch pattern is echoed in the delicate hem, keeping the tee light and airy.
It knits up super-fast, so you can enjoy making this over a cocktail or two. Shaken or stirred? ;)
SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference:
84 (92, 99.5, 108, 116.5) (127, 135.5, 144.5, 153)cm
33.5 (36.75, 39.75, 43.25, 46.5) (50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 61.25)”
See Schematic on page 4 for more detailed measurements. Suggested fit approx. 5 – 10cm/ 2 – 4” positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 5cm/ 2” ease. Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit and block a gauge swatch.
NEEDLES
Needle A: 3.75mm/ US 5 circular needle, 80-100cm/ 32-40” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the garment.
Needle B: 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 80cm/ 32” length (or 0.5mm / 2 US sizes smaller than gauge-size needle) for I-cord bind-off and sleeve cuffs.
Needle C: 3mm / US 2.5 circular needle, 40cm/ 16” length (or 0.75mm / 2.5 US sizes smaller than gauge-size needle) for cast on.
YARN:
Fingering weight.
Please note that a 10% yarn contingency is incorporated in these quantities to allow for swatching and gauge nuances.
Metres: 522 (590, 657, 739, 861) (985, 1097, 1185, 1352)
Yards: 571 (645, 718, 808, 941) (1077, 1199, 1296, 1479)
GAUGE
23 sts x 34 rnds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4”x 4” in stocking stitch worked in the round with Needle A after blocking.
SUGGESTED YARNS
BC Garn Bio Balance, Rowan Cotton Glace, Sandnes Garn Tynn Line
On Wednesday, April 22nd, it was announced that textile artist, designer and knitting tutor Helen Robertson has been named as the official Shetland Wool Week patron for 2026.
The keenly awaited hat pattern, synonymous with the patron launch, has also been released. This year’s design, the ‘Birsie Beanny’, is a bold and distinctive piece that reflects Helen’s story and creative spirit, bringing together inspiration from Shetland Wool Week with elements drawn from her own creative journey.
The patterns within the Birsie Beanny design echo different strands of Helen’s work – from her signature silver knitted tiaras to traditional Shetland lace motifs such as Liss Hols, once used by her Unst granny in her christening shawl (pictured above). A heart motif from her Mariner’s Compass hat sits alongside a crown inspired by her lace tree of life designs. The slouchy shape of the hat was inspired by the style work in Stanley Cursiter’s portrait ‘The Fair Isle Jumper’ (1923).
The Birsie Beanny is presented in four distinct colourways from Jamieson & Smith, Jamieson’s of Shetland, Foula Wool and Uradale Yarns, each reflecting Helen’s interests and inspirations.
Sea Anemone draws on the vivid colours of marine life, inspired by a photograph by local artist, Sarah Kay. Colourway - Jamieson’s of Shetland
I have the Birsie Beanny - Jamieson's of Shetland Kits in stock.
Funky celebrates the bold and joyful palette available in Shetland yarns. Colourway - Jamieson & Smith
I have the Birsie Beanny - Jamieson & Smith Kits in stock.
FOs and WIPs
I finally have a little progress to show for my Kitsch Cardigan by Sedna Knitting Test Knit. A few weeks ago, I realized that when I switched from my 3.0 mm 16 inch circular needles for my sleeve to 40 inch circulars to magic loop, I picked up 4.0 mm needles by mistake. I had to frog back several inches!
I still have a long way to go...sleeve island on both of my WIPs.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Kay (@kayrobbins) is wearing her Fritt etter Bøvertun by Sidsel J. Høivik.
This is Kay's second project by this designer that includes colourwork, embroidery and beading.
Stefani (stefanilittle) is wearing her Mellow Mood Sweater by Julia Piro knit using Garnstudio Drops Baby Merino held double with Drops Kid Silk.
She modified it to place garter stitch rows in the underarm column and a split hem with a longer back.
Bev (Bevyknits46) is wearing her Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit.
Bev knit her tee using Berroco Vintage DK.
Yanhong (CaptainMocha) finished this crocheted Hana by Ana D from Laine Let's Crochet! Issue 2.
Yanhong (CaptainMocha) also finished this Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs that she knit using Noro Kakigori.
Linda (lmcnorton) finished this gorgeous Teroldego by Caitlin Hunter using Manos Del Uruguay and yarn stash.
Connie (knitnut246) finished this pair of Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner that her sister Bev (Bevyknits46) started years ago.
Debbie (debsnubs) finished this crocheted baby blanket by @daisyfarnmcrafts.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!