It was cold and crisp outside but today, the sun was shining. I have my wreath up and my two urns outside have Christmas greenery in them but I don't have my tree up in the shop. There are 5 weeks or 36 days until Christmas.
The Mikala Sweater by LE KNIT by Lene Holme Samsøe is an understated fisherman's sweater with a pattern that leaves plenty of room for interesting color combinations. The Mikala Sweater has a raglan construction and a varying pattern, that is quite effortless to knit. The pattern is worked from the right side only.
Sizes
(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Measurements of the sweater
Circumference:
(90) 96 (102) 108 (114) 126 (132) 138 (144) cm
(35.5) 37.75 (40.25) 42.5 (44.75) 49.5 (52) 54.25 (56.75)”
Length:
(53) 53 (53) 53 (53) 53 (53) 57 (57) cm
(20.75) 20.75 (20.75) 20.75 (20.75) 20.75 (20.75) 22.5 (22.5)”
Yarn
Main color:
Fingering or sport weight yarn held together with mohair silk yarn
(876) 876 (876) 1096 (1096) 1096 (1096-1314) 1314 (1533) yds / (800) 800 (800) 1000 (1000) 1000 (1000-1200) 1200 (1400) m of each
Pattern color:
2 strands of lace or 1 strand of fingering or sport weight yarn held together with
mohair silk yarn
(232) 232 (232-464) 464 (464) 424 (464-696) 696 (696) yds / (212) 212 (212-424) 424 (424) 424 (424-636) 636 (636) m of each if holding single strand with mohair silk yarn. Double the amount of lace weight yarn if holding 2 strands of lace with mohair silk.
Recommended needles
Circular needle 3 mm and 3.5 mm, 40 cm US 2.5 and US 4, 16”.
Circular needle 4 mm, 80 cm US 6, 32”.
Circular needles 4,5 mm, 40 and 80 cm US 7, 16 and 32”.
Double pointed needles 3,5 mm US 4 (unless you use the magic loop method).
Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm on 4,5 mm needles 4 x 4” with US 7 needles. Wash the swatch before measuring the gauge.
Suggested Yarn
Garnstudio Drops Flora, Istex Einband or Kelbourne Woolens Andorra held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk or Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
Do you love colourful socks? The Shorty Sock Set Volume 3 by Summer Lee is Fair Isle Inspired including 3 stranded colourwork patterns full of colour and festive cheer! Each pattern includes two variations of the charts for plenty of inspiration! Knit cuff down, these shorties work up quick - perfect for gift giving, or just some relaxing knitting time to make your own feet cheerful and cozy!
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Sizes
NOTE: The measurements below refer to the circumference of the ball of the foot, not the finished sock.
S (7” / 18 cm) M (8” / 20 cm) L (9” / 23 cm) XL (10” / 25 cm)
Gauge
36 sts = 4” / 10 cm, knit in stranded colorwork in the rnd on US size 2 (2.75 mm) needles and blocked
Yarn
Lang Jawoll Superwash Sock, 75% Wool, 25% Nylon; 229 yards (209 meters) / 50 grams (1.7 ounces). Colors and amounts are listed on the chart pages.
Needles
US size 1 (2.25 mm)
US size 2 (2.75 mm)
Manly Beanie by Joji Locatelli is a basic recipe for a minimal, ribbed hat. I’ve knitted this hat countless times, and it’s a favorite among my male relatives and friends. Every time I post about them, knitters ask me for a pattern, so even when it’s a simple item, I decided to go ahead and share how I make them.
This pattern can be purchased by itself or as part of a very special e-book called Care Package. Care Package is an ebook containing patterns she wrote for her son, as he was moving to University. This bundle includes a few things she worked on during the last months of having him nearby: Hyde Park Socks, Manly Beanie and Maroon Socks.
SIZES
S (M, XL). To fit head circumference of: 21¼-22½ (22¾-23¾, 24-25½)“ 53-56 (57-59, 60-64) cm
Shown in size M.
Finished Measurements
Circumference (un-stretched): 12¾ (14½, 16)“ 32 (36, 40) cm.
Materials
Yarn: 158 (197, 295) yards / 144 (180, 270) m of sport weight yarn.
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles.
Other notions: Stitch marker, darning needle.
Gauge
36 sts and 40 rounds to 4” 10cm in 2x2 rib pattern, un-stretched on US 3 3.25 mm needles.
Suggested Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Andorra, Quince & Co Chickadee or Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light
FOs and WIPs
I had my Fie Cardigan by Kristin Drysdale almost finished all week but it wasn't until this morning that I wove in the last few ends and sewed on the buttons. Although I blocked it before I steeked, it still needs to be blocked now that the sleeves and button bands are finished. of course, now that I look at the photo I took, I need to remove 2nd and 3rd buttons and stretch the left front a bit to line up the flowers better!
I only used 6g of my 4th skein of the main colour of Tukuwool DK in 01 Sake. The two contrast colours are leftover from my Aallokko by Tiina Huhtaniemi. I still have 57g of H22 Valo and 61g of H24 Lehto left.
I am knitting the I cast on the Confetti Cardigan Mini by Nashwa Sakr using Garnstudio Drops Fiesta in the colour 14 Rainbow Sprinkles for my granddaughter. I also have a request for some more clothes for her collection of Little Cotton Rabbits that I made.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Patty (Travelbravely) test knit this Fully Invested by Cori Eichelberger. The pattern was released this week.
Use Code: Vestforless thru Sat. 11/22/25 at midnight CST to receive $1 off on Ravelry.
Patty (Travelybravely) finished this stunning Nexxus by Natasja Hornby.
Sue finished this single colour Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using Noro Akari that she originally used to knit the Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter in a single colour but ended up not liking the Swoncho with stripes.
Paulette (@psknitting50) knit this pair of socks using her hand spun yarn.
Paulette (psknitting50) brought in more gorgeous hand spun!
Linda (lmcnorton) knit a couple of the Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino to donate to Life after 50.
Emma (Emmlaporte) knit this Roux's Fisherman Sweater by Caroline Bathory with the added duplicate stitch pattern for her nephew.
Jen (zjewell) came to shop and picked up her 10 Year Anniversary Event Draw Prize.
Carol (knittoatea) came to today's Knit Afternoon and picked up her 10 Year Anniversary Event Draw Prize,.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!