Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Issue 363: Lazy Summer Days...Happy Wednesday!

We have been teased on Instagram for a few weeks but Low Tide by Rachel Illsley was released last week! Linda asked if we could knit this as a Knit-Along! Our Knit-Along will be any Sweater Weather or Shawl !Garment

Low Tide is a textured garment, featuring combinations of eyelet lace and cables. The textured design is inspired by the ripples of sand, tiny rivulets of water and scatterings of pebbles and shells left on the beach by a receding tide.

CONSTRUCTION
This garment is worked top-down, mainly in the round. After the neckband, right and left saddle shoulders are worked flat. Stitches are then picked up along each side of each saddle shoulder piece to form the front and back of the garment. Short row shaping is worked where each saddle shoulder joins the neckband, to create a sloped shoulder and to maintain the curve of the neckband. A video tutorial is also available to guide you through this first section of the construction.

The garment is then worked in the round, with increases used to shape the sleeves, front and back. Once armscye depth is reached, sleeve stitches are put on hold, length is added to the back (if needed), then front and back are joined to form the body. Body and sleeves are each worked in the round. Throughout the garment, textured panels are worked down the front, back and sleeves.

The instructions for the textured pattern are available in written and charted formats.

SIZING GUIDE
This garment is graded into sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Recommended positive ease is 3+” / 7.5+ cm at the chest circumference.

Finished Garment Chest Circumference:
33.5 (38, 42.25, 46.75, 49.5) (54, 58.25, 62.75, 65.5, 68.5)“
84 (95, 105.5, 116.5, 124) (135, 145.5, 156.5, 164, 171) cm

GAUGE
TEXTURED PATTERN GAUGE
Using 3.5 mm / US size 4 needles, or needle size required to meet gauge, 23 stitches over 32 rounds, wet blocked, creates a 4x4” / 10x10 cm square.

STOCKINETTE GAUGE
Using 3.5 mm / US size 4 needles, or needle size required to meet gauge, 22 stitches over 32 rounds, wet blocked, creates a 4x4” / 10x10 cm square.

Neckband, waistband and cuff circumferences assume you are working 6.5 sts per 1” / 2.5 cm.

YARDAGE (includes ~10% excess)
892 (965, 1069, 1181, 1248) (1375, 1488, 1585, 1654, 1718) metres
976 (1056, 1169, 1292, 1365) (1504, 1628, 1734, 1809, 1880) yards
223 (241, 267, 295, 312) (344, 372, 396, 414, 430) grams

NEEDLES
2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles (to work neckband, cuffs and waistband; varying cable lengths would be helpful)
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (to work yoke, body and sleeves; varying cable lengths would be helpful)

SUGGESTED YARNS
Garnstudio Drops Flora, Lamana Verona, Kelbourne Woolens Perennial

Hey Sailor! by Andrea Mowry is a cute short sleeved cardi, ready to do double duty in your travel wardrobe. It is this year’s pattern for the annual InstaFriends KAL! 

Wear buttons in the back for a sweet top paired with high-waisted trousers, or buttons in the front over your favorite summer dress. This cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up and can be knit to either a full or cropped length. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and finished using the 3 needle bind off. The sleeves & button band are then picked up from the body and knit.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32.25 (35, 40, 42.75)(47.75, 50.5, 55.5)(60.75, 63.25, 68.5, 71)”
82 (89, 101.5, 108.5)(121.5, 128.5, 141)(154.5, 160.5, 174, 180.5) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 4 - 8”/10 - 20.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 Cropped with approx. 6”/15 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/165 cm tall woman.

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.

Fingering Weight in 2 Contrasting Colors

CROPPED LENGTH
MC - 96 (108, 123, 136)(157, 171, 194)(218, 236, 260, 270) g
527 (593, 677, 745)(859, 938, 1061)(1195, 1289, 1425, 1480) yds
482 (542, 619, 680)(784, 856, 969)(1091, 1177, 1301, 1351) m
CC - 50 (58, 67, 73)(85, 92, 100)(118, 127, 140, 145) g
274 (319, 365, 401)(462, 505, 548)(643, 694, 767, 797) yds
250 (292, 333, 367)(422, 461, 500)(588, 634, 701, 728) m

FULL LENGTH
MC - 110 (123, 140, 150)(176, 192, 217)(243, 261, 288, 300) g
600 (671, 767, 822)(965, 1051, 1185)(1331, 1431, 1579, 1639) yds
547 (613, 700, 750)(881, 959, 1082)(1215, 1306, 1440, 1496) m
CC - 59 (66, 76, 83)(95, 100, 117)(131, 141, 150, 161) g
322 (361, 413, 453)(520, 548, 638)(716, 770, 822, 883) yds
295 (330, 377, 413)(475, 500, 583)(654, 703, 750, 806) m

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: 3.25 mm (US 3) - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO)

Ribbing: 2.25 mm (US 1) - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for armholes and collar.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)

GAUGE
31 sts & 43 rows = 4”/10 cm

SUGGESTED YARN
BC Garn Bio Balance, Quince & Co Chickadee

Will you be joining the Malabrigo Rios Knit Along?

#malabrigoKAL Rios 2024
The knit-along officially starts on September 2.

You can sign up HERE.

Shawl is worked from the triangle point, with increases worked each side on every row up to the top edge

This edition of the Malabrigo KAL features the Lehigh shawl pattern by Melanie Berg. This shawl showcases the luxurious texture and vibrant colors of our Rios yarn. It was originally published in our Book 10, Rios. The author, Melanie Berg, also known as Mairlynd, is a talented designer known for her elegant and modern designs.

Kits can be found HERE or make your own kit.

FOs and WIPs

This is where I was last Friday before I tried my Link Tee by Tomomi Yoshimoto on.

It's more fitted than I am used to but it should grow with blocking.

I am almost to the length from the underarms to bind off and start the crocheted hem clover leaves.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Mirna has finished this lovely Soma by Marie Wallin. Yarn is Rowan Summerlite DK.

Sue has finished her second Growing by Lone Kjeldsen.

Her first one is longer while she knit this in the shorter every day length.

Claudia (@cgriffs01) finished this gorgeous Drift by Kristen Finley. Yarn is Kelbourne Woolens super soft Perennial.

Jocelyne (jocblais) finished her stunning Luminos Tee by yamagara. Yarn is Shibui Knits Linen.

Jocelyne (jocblais) finished her summery Adriata by Joji Locatelli. Yarn is Juniper Moon Zooey.

Sandy (thisknitwit66) finished her In the Garden by Ilga Leja. Yarn is Queensland Collection Dungarees Paint held double with Rico Creative Make It Tweed Neon.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished another DRK Everyday Cowl by Andrea Mowry.

Julie (@juliekiwis) finished her beautiful Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers using a Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport Kit.

Sonia (soniabknits) finished her beautiful TULC by Ailbíona McLochlainn.

Paulette (@psknitting50) finished this beautifully hand spun Koigu Merino Roving.

Just look at the yardage she spun!

Join us as we celebrate Worldwide Spin in Public Day!

Bring your wheel or spindle, chair and water bottle. We’ll be be spinning out front. Car pool if possible.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!