Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Issue 365: It's fall and sweater weather..Happy Wednesday!

Store Hours For Canadian Thanksgiving Long Weekend

This year the shop will be be closed at 4pm on Friday until Wednesday in order for me to spend it with my family. Unfortunately Ed can't go so I am relying on rides with my family. We are celebrating on my mom's 90th on both Saturday and Sunday as well as Thanksgiving!

**I should be back for our Wednesday Knit Afternoon!

As a reminder, the online shop is ALWAYS OPEN!

We are thrilled about the release of Malabrigo's very first Holiday Kit! This fabulous kit features the beautiful Union Cowl, designed by Bobbi IntVeld using Malabrigo Caprino and a new yarn from Blue Sky Fibers, Prairie.

The Union Cowl is the perfect collaboration of two beautiful yarns and companies. Knit with three skeins of luxurious Malabrigo Caprino and one skein of light and airy Blue Sky Fibers Prairie, this cowl is ideal for all seasons.

The combination of Caprino’s Super Fine Merino and Cashmere with Prairie’s Suri Alpaca and Baby Huacaya Alpaca makes this cowl soft and warm with just the right amount of drape.

The Malabrigo Holiday Kits and all of the Malabrigo yarns in their Old Rose colourway used for the Old Rose patterns by Lisa Hannes (see Blog/Newsletter 364) are scheduled to arrive on October 10th. Order yours today because I ordered limited quantities!

The Jul Sweater by Elenor Mortensen is her newest pattern. Since I discovered her patterns, I have knit her Renaissance Sweater and her Secret Garden Sweater. My sister Mary as knit the Renaissance and two Secret Garden Sweaters. She is now working on the Art Nouveau Sweater.

The Jul Sweater is a top-down knitted jumper with a large two-colour coulorwork motif on the yoke.

Use the code NEVERNOTKNITTING to get 20% off any pattern in her Ravelry store until 11:59 CET October 9, 2024. That's tonight!

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 

Finished bust circumference: approx 35.8, 39, 42.1 (44.4, 47.3, 50.8) 54, 57.8, 61´´ /
91, 99, 107 (113, 120, 129) 137, 147, 155cm

GAUGE
25 sts x 31 rnds = 4´´ / 10 x10 cm in single-colour stockinette and in colourwork pattern with 3.5mm needles, after wet blocking.
Should the gauge for the colourwork pattern be bigger or smaller, adapt the size of the needles.

YARN
MC: approx. 1090, 1200, 1310 (1420, 1530, 1640) 1750, 1860, 1970 yards / 1000, 1100, 1200 (1300, 1400, 1500) 1600, 1650, 1700m (for the long sleeve version)

CC1 (green in CHART): approx. 92, 100,107 (114, 122, 129) 136,143, 150 yards / 84, 91, 98 (104, 111, 118) 124, 131, 137m

CC2 (yellow in CHART): approx. 55, 60, 65 (71, 76, 81) 87, 92, 97 yards / 50, 55, 60 (65, 70, 75) 80, 85, 90m

Or feel free to pick any favourite yarn matching the gauge.

NEEDLES
3.0 mm (US 2.5) 40cm-long circular needle, or a set of 3mm double-pointed needles
3.5 mm (US 4) 40cm-long (or a set of 3.5mm double-pointed needles) and 80cm-long circular needles

SUGGESTED YARN
Regia Premium Merino Yak, Garnstudio Drops Flora, Quince & Co Chickadee

Are you ready for a squishy, addictive pattern to jump start your fall knitting mojo? The Night & Day Cowl by Andrea Mowry, with fun shaping and a magical (yet surprisingly simple) stitch pattern, begs to be knit again and again for you and all your friends! This DK weight cowl knits up in no time at all, and comes with 4 sizes so you can whip them up for yourself and those you love.

The magic of simple slipped stitches and clever shaping come together to make a one-of-a-kind cowl that is just as fun to knit as it is to wear! This cowl is worked flat on the bias, and then seamed.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)
Child (Teen, Adult Small, Adult Large)
Shown in the Adult Small size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 18.75 (21.5, 24, 26.5)”/47.5 (54.5, 61, 67.5) cm
Back Neck Depth - 6 (7.25, 8.5, 9.75)”/15 (18.5, 21.5, 25) cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

DK Weight Wool Yarn in 2 contrasting colors
40 (55, 70, 90) g/100 (138, 175, 225) yds/92 (126, 160, 206) m
of EACH color

SUGGESTED YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Malabrigo Dos Tierras, Garnstudio Drops Lima

FOs and WIPs

I don’t know about you, but I have been knitting up smaller projects over the past few weeks. I had ctaract surgery mid-September but only on one eye. They didn't do the other eye until October 1st and so I couldn't see well enough to write my blog/newsletter or make any posts.

On September 28th, I had one sleeve finished on my granddaughter's the Daisy Cardigan - Kids by Pernille Larsen.

Two days later, I finished the second sleeve.

The buttons are crocheted following the pattern but with only a strand of Remix Light because with both strands, the button was too large for the button holes. I put a plastic ring in the centre before closing the buttons.

My granddaughter received it in the mail!  It ia obviously a little big!

Next, I started knitting up pumpkins using Pepo Pumpkin Patch by Sandra Magalhães. I cast on the first one on October 2nd, when I really couldn't see well and relying on counting and feel. I ave five finished and am working on the sixth.

I used three colours of Estelle Eco Tweed Worsted and cinnamon sticks cut in half for the stems. They smell like autumn!

Kits available HERE. Each kit has enough yarn to make the six I knit. I cast on 72 stitches for one orange (Marigold) pumpkin and 56 for the second. I cast on 72 stitches for one yellow (Gold) pumpkin and have a 64 stitch pumpkin on my needles. I cast on 72 stitches for one and 64 stitches for the other white (Natural) pumpkins.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished her Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers that she modified with a steek to make into a cardigan.

Yarn includes Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport and Briggs & Little Sport 1 ply.

Claudia (@cgriffs01) finished this SnuggleSweater by Clarissa Schellong (cozyknits on Ravelry). Yarn is Berroco Ultra Alpaca.

Claudia (@cgriffs01) knit her husband this cardigan inspired by one he'd seen in La Spezia, Italy.

Connie (knitnut246) finished her The Girl from the Grocery Store by Joji Locatelli.

Here is a close up.

Jan (mrsjanknits) finished her Dunluce Shawl by Brenda Brayfield.

Debbie (debsnubs) finished this crocheted blanket for her daughter.

Debbie (debsnubs) finished another pair of socks.

Sandi (sandima) knit the Estelle Linen Stitch Fade Bag using the skein of the discontinued Estelle Colourbraid that I used to carry.

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Veronica (@xov.knits) finished this very special baby romper (no pattern) for her 3 month old.

Veronica (@xov.knits) designed and knit this for one of her boys!

SHOP UPDATE

A few copies of Laine Nordic Knits has landed in the shop.

Laine Nordic Knits is a captivating one-off issue of Laine Magazine dedicated entirely to celebrating Nordic knitting traditions and aesthetics.

Featuring 17 knitting patterns, interesting articles as well as beautiful photography, this special edition promises to immerse readers in the rich tapestry of Nordic knitwear.

Shetland Wool Week Annual 2024 has arrived.

The Shetland Wool Week Annual, Volume 10 includes ten stunning patterns that highlight the versatility and beauty of Shetland wool, Fair Isle, and lace knitting. It features inspiring photos from the Westside of Shetland, where unfazed sheep roam the landscape and breathtaking views abound. Whether you’re drawn to natural hues or bold colours, intricate lace, or the careful positioning of Fair Isle motifs, we hope these pages inspire you to pick up your needles, raid your wool stashes, and immerse yourself in the timeless art of knitting.

Other Shetland Wool Week Annuals are available as well.

The Gnomes of Grimblewood by Sarah Schira are here.

Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a curious novice, you'll find everything you need to create your own magical companions. Dive into the heart of Grimblewood with patterns for 8 captivating gnomes. From Gnatalia, the garment historian in service to the Ladybug Queen, to Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, each gnome has a distinct personality waiting to be explored.

Sarah Schira has also given advice on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly, if you wish to make friends for the little ones in your life.

This shipment of Malabrigo Rios arrived recently with the shipment of Old Rose and Malabrigo Holiday Kits are scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!