Does it feel like there are just 4 weeks or 29 days left until Christmas? Are you ready for the holidays yet?? I finally have the shop decorated and upstairs the tree is also up but I haven't put lights up outside. There is not much time remaining for gift knitting...are you ready?
Classic, cozy and comfortable sweaters are always going to be in style. The High V Loop Sweater by Other Loops_ is a sweater with classic look and characteristic high v-neck.
The sweater is detailed with a beautiful, ribbed panel that moves down the shoulder and sleeve, winding towards the ribbing edge at the wrist. It has a loose and comfortable fit with a soft texture and an elegant hem.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Measurements
Chest circumference_ 106 (113) 119 (125) 132 (140) cm.
Length_ 53 (54) 55 (56) 57 (58) cm, measured from under the neckband on the back piece.
The sweater has a positive ease of approx. 25 cm and gradually less ease for the larger sizes.
The sweater shown is size S with a positive ease of 27 cm.
Materials
1 strand of fingering
1275 (1275) 1530 (1530) 1530 (1785) yds
Together with
2 strands Silk Mohair 25 g / 230 yds
2070 (2300) 2530-2760 (2760) 2990 (3220) yds (in total).
The sweater is worked with 3 strands.
Suggested Yarn
Garnstudio Drops Flora, The Fibre Co Amble or Tukuwool Fingering held with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk
Recommended needles
4.0 mm circular needles (40 and 80 or 100 cm).
3.5 mm circular needles (60 and 80 or 100 cm), possibly DPNs in the same size, unless using Magic Loop method
Gauge
19 stitches x 29 rows in stockinette on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking.
The Hack It Jacket by Nina Ruth is a pattern that allows you to design your very own cardigan by making simple changes to the basic instructions. Different “hacks” described in the instructions help you to create exactly the expression you want in your jacket. The variations range from different yarn compositions to altered constructions on the sleeves and neckline. Only your imagination sets the limits here.
The basic instruction of the Hack It Jacket is a very classic raglan cardigan, which has a slightly wider fit at the body that is worked top down. First you work the ribbing at the neckline. Then short rows are worked on the front piece, including raglan increases for the sleeves. The sleeves are then worked with decreases, before both the body and sleeves end with ribbed cuffs. Finally, you pick up stitches for the front bands.
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5. The pictured jacked is worked in size 3. The model has a chest circumference of 96 cm.
Measurements
Chest circumference approx. 109 (115) 123 (129) 137. Sleeve width 34 (38) 41 (45) 48 cm. Inner sleeve length approx. 49 cm (individually adjustable). Total length excl. ribbing at neckline approx. 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 cm (individually adjustable). Keep in mind that changes regarding the measurements may result in a different total amount of yarn.
Yarn
819 (910) 1092 (1183) 1365 yds. Keep in mind that the use of different “hacks” might change the total amount of yarn. The quantity given here refers only to the basic instruction.
Recommended needles
4.0 mm (80 and 30 cm) and 5.0 mm (80 and 40 cm) circular needles. You can skip the short 40 and 30 cm circular needles, when working with dpns or the Magic loop method. The needle size is just a recommendation. Please knit a gauge swatch first!
Gauge
17 stitches x 27 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 5.0 mm = 10 x 10 cm
20 stitches x 27 rows in rib on needle 4 mm = 10 x 10 cm
Suggested Yarn
Garnstudio Drops Air or Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky held single or any DK weight yarn held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk
The Flannel Crush Cowl by Samantha Guerin is worked flat beginning at one corner, shaped with increases and decreases, and seamed after blocking. The cowl features an allover mosaic pattern, built-in I-Cord edges and an I-Cord bind off.
This pattern includes both charted and fully written instructions.
Needles
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle or longer, US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to get gauge
Yarn
Main Color
155 yds / 145 m of sport weight yarn
Contrast Color
195 yds / 180 m of sport weight yarn with marling or color transitions to create an effect similar to handspun.
Gauge
19 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, using Main Color yarn, worked flat and blocked
Suggested Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Andorra for MC and Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 or Queensland Collection Rainbow Beach for the CC
FOs and WIPs
My Fie Cardigan by Kristin Drysdale is finished and blocked!
After blocking, it became clear that I didn't have to move any of the buttons like I thought last week...Whew!!
This will be another favourite to wear!
The Confetti Cardigan Mini by Nashwa Sakr that I am knitting for my granddaughter now measures 11.5 inches from the back of the neck. I have a few more inches to go before binding off.
Last year after finishing my Jingle Bells Stocking Christmas KAL 2024 by Arne & Carlos, I cast on and started The Children Dance Around the Trees Stocking
by Arne & Carlos from their Christmas KAL 2023. I set it aside and started working on it again.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Connie (@knitnut246) finished her Beneath Waves Vest by Johanna Kunin back in October but didn't like the armhole ribbing.
She frogged the armhole ribbing knit using 3.75mm needles and reknit it using 3.5 mm needles.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished her Stria by Andrea Mowry using Cascade 220 Sport and Estelle Eco Andean DK.
Emma (emmlaporte) knit this Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho using Garnstudio Drops Baby Merino.
Sandi (sandima) finished the Shawl The Minis by Sarah Schira that she knit using Koigu KPPPM / Collector's Club KPPPM as her CC.
Marilyn (@mariwana64) finished another Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague.
The hat looks just as wonderful worn on the reverse side.
Veronica (@xov.knits) doesn't get much time these days but she finished this.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!