Month: September 2009

Flora and Fauna!

I finally decided on a name and got everything all edited up and ready to go!

Bees, Flowers and Leaves: A trio of patterns by Laura Chau

Light and lacy pieces perfect for the transition to fall and the last bit of summer warmth.

Featuring the Hibiscus Shawl, Macro Lace Cardigan and Honeybee Cardigan patterns.

Buying each pattern separately would cost $16.50 CAD. Buy the trio and get all three patterns for just $14 CAD!

Payment by Paypal (credit cards and Paypal balance). No account required.

BUY THE FLORA AND FAUNA TRIO:

Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.

September 16, 2009
Honeybee Cardigan

I know lots of you have been waiting for this one…and here it is!

Honeybee is a light, lacy cardigan in an interesting and fun stitch pattern. Knit seamlessly from the bottom up, Honeybee integrates set-in sleeves without the need for seaming! Two length options (or anywhere in between) and three quarter length sleeves let you customize your sweater to work with your weather! A perfect autumn layering piece that lets those fun tees and tanks shine through.

Shown cropped on Laura in Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Rose Quartz (pink) in size 34.5.

Shown full length on Andrea in Malabrigo Sock in Solis (blue/green) in size 38. See Andrea on the web at: http://knittingbybicycle.net

Shown full length on Jesh in Malabrigo Sock in Alcaucil (black) in size 45.
See Jesh on the web at: http://jeshknits.wordpress.com
Thanks for all the help in test knitting, gals!

FINISHED SIZES
Bust: 28 [33, 34.5, 38]{42.5, 45, 50, 56} inches / 72 [84, 87, 96.5]{108, 114, 127, 142} cm
Choose the size which is closest to your full bust measurement. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller one for a more fitted sweaer, the larger one for more ease. This sweater is very stretchy!

Lengths: cropped (9 inches / 23 cm from underarm to bottom of ribbing) and full length (15 inches / 38 cm from underarm to bottom of the ribbing.)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn Shown in Socks that Rock Mediumweight (380 yds/4 oz) and Malabrigo Sock (440 yds/100 g)
Cropped Version: 775 [900, 975, 1100]{1225, 1275, 1500, 1700} yards / 708 [822, 891, 1005]{1120, 1165, 1370, 1554} m
Full Length Version: 825 [950, 1025, 1150]{1290, 1350, 1550, 1750} yards / 754 [868, 937, 1050]{1180, 1255, 1440, 1620} m

US 4 / 3.5 mm, 32-inch / 80 cm or longer circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 4 / 3.5 mm double pointed needles or circulars of your choice for knitting sleeves in the round
stitch markers
tapestry needle
smooth waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square in stockinette stitch

8-page PDF pattern.

Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.

$6.50 CAD

BUY THE HONEYBEE CARDIGAN PATTERN ONLY:

Also available as part of the Flora and Fauna collection – a trio of patterns for just $14.00 CAD

BUY THE FLORA AND FAUNA TRIO:

Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.

September 16, 2009
Hibiscus Shawl

Hibiscus was inspired by a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Featuring an easy star mesh pattern, this shawl is large enough to wrap around you but scrunchy enough for a scarf. And Hibiscus has a hidden surprise – a twist-stitch flower!

SIZE
60 inches / 152 cm across the top, 20 inches / 50 cm down the centre back

MATERIALS
525 yards / 480 m of fingering weight yarn. Shown in Koigu KPPPM, colour P306, 3 skeins.
US 6 / 4mm circular needles, 24 inches / 60 cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge stitch markers if desired tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square in stockinette stitch
Exact gauge is not very important for this project, although a tighter gauge will result in a smaller shawl!

7-page PDF file includes both charted and written directions.

Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.

$5.00 CAD

BUY THE HIBISCUS SHAWL PATTERN ONLY:

Also available as part of the Flora and Fauna collection – a trio of patterns for just $14.00 CAD

BUY THE FLORA AND FAUNA TRIO:

Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.

September 16, 2009