It is officially fall but our weather has not made up its mind yet. We had several days of grey, wet weather and then chilly fall weather and then hot and humid! I find myself starting out in a warmer sweater but having to change into a summer sweater! Are you ready to start cool weather projects?
The work begins by shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams, then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are then joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the round, and lastly stitches are picked up for the double folded collar.
The sweater is worked on 5 mm (US8) needles with one strand of merino together with one strand of silk mohair, or in a DK weight yarn. The collar, hem and cuff ribs are worked in twisted rib on 3 mm (US2.25) needles.
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Finished bust circumference: 100 (112, 123.5, 135.5, 147) (155.5, 173, 189.5, 197.5) cm / 40 (44.75, 49.5, 54, 58.75) (62, 69.25, 75.75, 79)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 37 (37, 37, 39, 39) (40.5, 40.5, 40.5, 42) cm / 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5) (16, 16, 16, 16.75) “
Sleeve length from underarm: 47 cm / 18.5” all sizes.
Upper sleeve circumference: 35.5 (40.5, 40.5, 40.5, 40.5) (40.5, 46, 46, 46) cm / 14 (16, 16, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18) ”.
Cuff circumference: 22 (26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) (26.5, 31, 31, 31) cm / 9 (10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75) (10.75, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) “.
Choose a size that is 15-20 cm / 6-8” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed and slightly oversized look, this will also allow the fabric to drape beautifully.
Tip! If you’re between two sizes, I recommend choosing the bigger size.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.
Gauge:
17 sts x 24 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 2 rib st on 5 mm (US8) needles, after blocking.
19 sts x 25 rows/rnds = 10 cm/ 4” in 1 x 2 rib st on 5 mm (US8) needles, before blocking.
18 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 1 twisted rib st on 3 mm (US2.5) needles, after blocking.
Needles:
3 mm (US2.5) circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).
5 mm (US8) circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just a 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using magic loop technique.
Suggested Yarn:
864 (972, 1080, 1188, 1296) (1404, 1512, 1620) m / 944 (1062, 1180, 1296,1416) (1534, 1652, 1770) yds of both DK and lace weight yarn held together.
The sweater is worked by holding one strand of merino and one strand of silk mohair together.
Note!
You can also work the sweater without a strand of silk mohair and instead only use one strand of DK or Worsted/ Medium weight yarn. Just remember to make a sample swatch before you begin to check that you have the same gauge that the pattern calls for to ensure you get the correct measurements for your garment.
Suggested Yarn
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt,Garnstudio Drops Lima or Berroco Vintage DK held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk; OR Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted or Blarney Woolen Mills Donegal Tweed held single
Haunted House socks
Knit from the top down, starting with a ribbed cuff and a colourwork section of a haunted house scene on the leg. There are a few three colours in one round details, but these can be duplicate stitched on if preferred. These socks have a contrast colour ribbed heel flap and gusset construction.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (leg circumference): 20.5 (22.5 – 24, 26.5 – 29) cm / 8 (9 ½ , 11 ) inches
Finished leg circumference: (17.5 (21, 25) cm / 7 (8 ½ , 10 ) inches
To fit (foot circumference): 18 – 19.5 (20 – 23, 23.5 – 24.5) cm / 7 ½ (8 ½ , 9 ½ ) inches
Finished foot circumference: 16.5 (19, 21) cm / 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½) inches
Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
MC: (light purple) Approx 50 (60, 65) g, 212 (255, 276) m / 232 (279, 302) yds
CC1: (black). Approx 20g, 85 m / 93 yds
CC2: (neon orange). Approx 20g, 85m / 93 yds
CC3: (yellow). Approx 10g, 43m / 47 yds
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork size 1: US 1.5 (2.5mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork sizes 2 and 3: US 1 (2.25mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.
Gauge:
34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork size 1.
36 sts x 42 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm ) for colorworks sizes 2 and 3.
Screaming socks
These socks are knit from the ribbed cuff down, have a short row heel, and a scream face motif running throughout the leg and foot in only two colours.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.
Finished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.
Yarn
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge.
MC: (black). Approx 50 (55, 60) g, 200 (220, 240) m / 218 (241, 262) yds.
CC: (white). Approx 30g, 120 m / 131 yds.
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.
For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.
Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. (This is the same gauge even though we are using a bigger needle size because for myself and many other knitters, we often knit the colourwork sections tighter than stockinette. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you).
Bewitched socks set by Stone Knits was her sock set for 2025. It is designed for all Halloween lovers! This sock set includes two Halloween themed patterns, inspired by Halloween black cats and haunted night skies! Whether you enjoy trick or treating, attending a Halloween party or just resting on the sofa with your spooky sidekick (maybe a black cat!) while watching your favourite movie, these bewitched socks are going to help get you into the mood for spooky season!
Both socks are knit from the top down, have a heel, flap and gusset and a colourwork section on the leg.
Halloween Cat socks
Black cats may have had a bad reputation in the past because of myths or supersitions, but they are just superiorly elegant, curious and intelligent and quite sassy as you can see in this design here, giving us the side eye! These socks are simple and fun to knit, with a colourwork cat motif knitted on the leg of the sock and then an enjoyable, easy to knit, stockinette section for the rest of the socks using fun halloween colour self-striping yarn.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (leg circumference): 19 – 20.5 (22.5 –25.5, 27.5 – 29) cm / 8 (10, 11) inches
Finished circumference: 17.5 (22, 26) cm / 7 (9, 10 ) inches
Yarn
Fingering weight sock yarn
MC: Shown in self-striping). Approx 50 (60, 65)g, 210 (252, 273)m / 230 (275, 299) yds
CC1: (Orange) Approx 20g, 84m / 92 yds
CC2: (Black). Approx 7g, 29m / 32 yds
CC3: (Pea Green). Approx 3g, 13m / 14 yds
CC4: (Neon Pink). Approx 3g, 13m /14 yds
Haunted Night Skies socks
These whimsical Halloween socks feature enchanted ghosts, dancing around in the night. I can imagine wearing these while trick or treating, with the ghosts magically popping out over the cuff of my boots, looking like they are floating amongst the moon and stars and haunting the neighbourhood. These socks have easy to knit two colour colourwork.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (leg circumference): 19 – 20.5 (22 - 24, 26.5 - 29) cm / 8 (9 ¼ , 10 ½ ) inches
Finished leg circumference for colourwork: 18 (21.5, 25.5) cm / 7 ¼ (8 ¼ , 9 ½ ) inches
Yarn
Fingering weight 4ply sock yarn
MC: (Black). Approx 35g (40g, 45g), 131 (150, 169) m / 143 (164, 185) yds
CC1: (Blue).. Approx 15g (20g, 25g), 63m (84, 105) m / 69 (92, 115) yds
CC2: (White). Approx 8g, 34m / 37 yds
For BOTH patterns needles and gauge are the same:
Needles
For ribbing, stockinette and colourwork: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle.
Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette
36 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.
SUGGESTED YARNS (for BOTH Sets)
Lang Yarns Jawoll Sock, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, Koigu KPM or Collector Colours
FOs and WIPs
The Agnes kofta by Kristin Wiola Ødegård that I am working as my fall knit along project had almost one sleeve finished on Sunday. I am using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight.
I finished the first sleeve yesterday and started the second one.
I have only been working on my Juledrømmen (Christmas Dream) by Frksiljestrikk. in the car on the way to Windsor and back a few times so I am only on the 13th round. I am holding a strand of Sandnes Garn Ballerina in
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Debbie (swifty849) knit this fabulous Zephyr by Shellie Anderson for her friend.
She knit it using LoftyFibers Euroflax Linen which I unfortunately no longer carry.
Jocelyne (jocblais) finished her Moonglow Top by Zanete Knits.
She used Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn Linen & Silk fingering weight yarn held double.
Debbie (debsnubs) finished this gorgeous Floks shawl by Teti Lutsak using Malabrigo Rios.
Christine (@xtineb4) finished this Haunted House Cowl by Stephanie Lotven.
This is the second Haunted House Cowl by Stephanie Lotven that Christine (@xtineb4) finished. She used fingering weight yarn for both.
Kay (@kayrobbins) knit this super cute Charmander by Katie Boyette from the book Pokemon Knitting: Bring Your Favorite Pokemon To Life With 20 Cute Knitting Patterns for one of her grandkids.
Patty (Travelbravely) finished her Artus by Natasja Hornby.
Patty chose to use her own palette of colours.
Dave (craftyborat) finished his King Salmon hat by Caitlin Hunter using different sock yarns.
Cathy (McatherineL) finished this wonderful Playful Giraffes Baby Blanket.
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Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!