Time seems to be flying by much too fast! October is half over with Halloween coming up and with Christmas just over 10 weeks away! As mornings and evenings turn chilly, it's time to reach for a great sweater!
The Vincent Pullover by Amy Christoffers is worked from the top down in the round. The yoke is shaped using short rows. After the yoke, the body and sleeves are divided and worked down separately. Adjust the length to suit your preferences by adding or subtracting rounds; doing so may require additional yardage. Please plan yarn purchases accordingly.
The stranded colourwork yoke pattern is charted. The chart is shown twice, with a light MC/dark CC and with a dark MC/light CC. Both versions of the chart are shown in a greyscale so you have the option to plan colorways with pencils or markers. Vincent was designed with a color shifting yarn for the contrast color but would be perfect for using small bits of left over sport weight yarns (like the leftovers form her Lunenburg) or mini skeins.
SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
Choose the finished chest measurement the closest to or the next size above your actual chest measurement (measured around the underarm, above the bust) for a classic fit or one to two sizes up from that for a more relaxed fit. Shown with a more relaxed fit, in size 3 worn with approximately 5”/12.5 cm of ease. Suggested ease for this sweater is 2-6”/ 5-15 cm of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 33 1/2 (36 1/2, 41 1/2, 44) (48, 50 1/2, 54) (58, 62, 64 1/2)” / 84 1/2 (93, 105, 112) (122, 128 1/2, 137) (147 1/2, 157 1/2, 164 1/2) cm
Total Length: 22 (22, 22 1/2, 22 1/2) (23, 23, 23 1/2) (24, 24, 24)“/ 56, (56, 57, 57) (58.5, 58.5, 59.5) (61, 61, 61) cm
YARN
1050 (1125, 1200, 1275) (1375, 1450, 1525) (1650, 1700, 1800) yards/ 955 (1025, 1090, 1160) (1250, 1320, 1390) (1500, 1545, 1640) meters MC, 175 (200, 200, 250) (250, 275, 300) (300, 350, 350) yards/ 160 (180, 180, 225) (225, 250, 270) (270, 315, 315) meters CC
NEEDLES
16” and 29” circular needles, sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set (4) each double pointed needles or your preferred needles for knitting a small circumfrence, sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm)
GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm in St st on larger needles
Adjust needle size to achieve gauge
SUGGESTED YARNS
Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport, BC Garn Bio Balance, Quince & Co Chickadee
The Bonnie Blouse by Susanne Müller is a classic striped long-sleeve top with dropped shoulders - a versatile piece that pairs well with anything and is perfect for all seasons.
The BONNIE sweater is worked seamlessly top-down. First, the neckline is formed using short rows (worked back and forth), while at the same time, increases for the front and back are worked to the right and left of the shoulders. After that, work is continued in the round, and increases for the sleeves and body are worked. Once the increases are complete, the work is divided, and the body and sleeves are finished separately.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL
To fit chest circumference:
76-81 (82-89) 90-97 (98-105) 106-115 (116-125) 126-136 cm / 30-32 (33-35) 36-38 (38-41) 42-45 (46-49) 50-54”
MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference:
93 (100) 107 (114) 124 (133) 144 cm / 36.6 (39.4) 42 (45) 49 (52.4) 56.7”
Total length:
50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) 63 cm / 19.7 (20.5) 21.3 (22) 23 (23.6) 25”
The sweater must have a positive ease of approx. 8 - 12 cm / 3.2 – 4.7” in relation to the body. For larger sizes, slightly less positive ease is recommended. For example, if you have a chest measurement of 95 cm, you should knit size M. With a height of 1.76 m and a chest circumference of 89 cm, I wear this sweater in size S.
YARN
Color A:
100-150 (150) 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 200-250 g ‚Bio Balance‘ by BC Garn (55 % Pure Wool, 45 % Cotton; 225 m/50 g)
Color B:
100-150 (150) 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 200-250 g ‚Bio Balance‘ by BC Garn (55 % Pure Wool, 45 % Cotton; 225 m/50 g)
NEEDLES
40 cm / 16”, 60 cm / 24” and 80 -100 cm / 32-40” circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4/ UK 10 or 9).
40-50 cm / 16-20” circular needle size 2.5 mm (US 1 or 2/ UK 13 or 12) for neckline border and sleeve cuffs,
80 -100 cm / 32-40” circular needle size 2.5 mm (US 1 or 2/ UK 13 or 12) for bottom border and optionally a set of dpns size 2.5 mm (US 1 or 2/ UK 13 or 12) for sleeve cuffs.
GAUGE
In St st using ndl size 3.5 mm: 22-23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square, measured after washing.
Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the right gauge/tension.
SUGGESTED YARNS
BC Garn Bio Balance, Koigu KPM and Collector Club KPPPM
The Encore Beanie by Zanete Knits is here, and it is a joyfully quick knit. It is worked in worsted weight and it flies off the needles. It is named it Encore because the moment you cast one off, you immediately want to cast on another.
The Encore Beanie is worked from the top down in worsted yarn, and it knits up quickly. The shaping happens right at the start to keep you engaged, and once you reach the full circumference you add a symmetrical colourwork band that carries on for as long as you like. Try it on as you go and adjust the length until it sits just right. Finished with a rib.
It comes in a wide size range and the colourwork is simple and repetitive, making this a great first colourwork project or a satisfying quick knit if you already know the technique.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Approximately equivalent to: baby (toddler, child, adult-small, adult-medium, adult-large)
FINISHED HAT CIRCUMFERENCE
- 32, (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) cm
- 12¾, (14½, 16, 17½, 19¼, 20¾)″
Designed to be worn with 10-15% negative ease to fit snugly for head circumferences:
- 36-40 (41-45, 46-50, 51-54, 55-57, 58-60) cm
- 14½-16 (16½-18, 18½-20, 20½-21½, 22-23, 23-24) “
YARN
Worsted weight or sport weight held double. Depending on the length of the hat, allow approximately:
Main Colour (MC):
- 55 (85, 105, 120, 135, 150) m
- 60 (90, 110, 130, 145, 165) yds
Contrast Colour (CC):
- 30 (45, 55, 65, 75, 80) m
- 35 (50, 60, 75, 80, 90) yds
GAUGE
20 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in colourwork stockinette, worked in the round.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.0 mm (US 6) circular 40-60 cm / 16-24″ long.
SUGGESTED YARN
Schoppel Wolle Gradient, Noro Kureyon, Istex Lettlopi, Stolen Stitches Nua
FOs and WIPs
I want my Agnes kofta by Kristin Wiola Ødegård to have a cropped length and right now it is 6.5 inches.
Last Thursday, I tried it on to see if it was ready for me to start the ribbing.
I am really slow at knitting any type of ribbing but I am finished and ready to start stabilizing the steek stitches before cutting it. I usually use the crochet method.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Ingrid (@isuhardja) finished this Wolf Cardigan by Mary Maxim for her husband.
Ingrid knit it using Istex Alafosslopi.
Emma (@emmlapo) finished a pair of Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder.
Emma (@emmlapo) finished this Storm Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit for her nephew. Yarn is Berroco Vintage DK.
Sonia (@soniabknits) finished this darling Amore Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto.
Paulette finished this beautiful pair of Starkin by Kate Davies Designs from the book Allover. She used a Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Crazy to replace the contrast colours.
Patty (@livebravely10) finished her Solare by Joji Locatelli.
I love those cables!
Karen (Casuarinagirl) knit this stunning April Cardigan by PetiteKnit with a smaller gauge and a larger size. She used Garnstudio Drops Flora held double with Drops Kid Silk.
CLASSES 2026 UPDATE
Are you ready to knit your first top down sweater or are you stepping back into knitting after a long time away? Our First Top Down Sweater Class starts on Saturday, October 24th from 2 until 4 pm. You will cast on and learn all the techniques you need to make your first top down sweater!
We will be making the Step by Step Sweater by Florence Miller, a simple raglan sweater with no complicated techniques, perfect as your first garment knitting project. It has a relaxed fit and two options for the neckline.
We need at least 4 to run the class so if you are thinking of taking this class, sign up HERE.
I have changed the class line up to include a Beginner Knit Class for those 12 and older.
Learn the building blocks to start your knitting journey! This class will teach you how to knit, purl, cast on (using the long tail cast on method), to bind off, and invisible seaming using mattress stitch. Welcome to individuals who have never touched a pair of needles to seasoned knitting experts; you will walk away with an arsenal of skills to use in your knitting career! We will make Laura's Learning To Knit by Knit Sisu. There will be a modified version for the guys.
This class also starts on Saturday, October 24th – 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Sign up HERE.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!