Category: Accessories

  • Dew Point!

    I had hoped to get this pattern up before the end of August, but well, the end snuck up on me pretty quickly! One last summery item, and hey, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere you’ve got lots of time to knit one before your summer!

    Dew Point Shrug

    DEW POINT SHRUG

    A fun and quick top-down shrug is a perfect layering piece for transitional weather – give those fun summer dresses a chance for cooler weather, or just keep the air conditioned chill off in warmer climates.

    Dew Point is knit seamlessly from the back neck down in lightweight yarn with a pretty lace border all the way around. It uses a small amount of yarn and is great for showing off those luxury yarns that are just too pretty for socks.
    Shown in Back Size 15” / 38cm.

    Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani.
    Special Thanks to Mary-Heather Cogar for pattern editing.

    Dew Point Shrug

    SIZES
    The back size is measured from the outer edge of armpit to armpit – not centered under your arm. Get a friend to help measure your back, or measure across your own front from just where your arm and chest meet, above your breasts. Note that if you are busty, you may take a smaller size than usual because the shrug only fits across the back! If you are between sizes or unsure, knit the smaller size.

    Back Sizes: 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)” / 33 (35.5, 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5, 48, 51)cm
    Upper Sleeve Measurement: 12.25 (13, 13.25, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)” / 31 (33, 33.5, 35.5, 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5)cm

    YARN
    Sport or light DK weight yarn.

    Yards Required: 375 (400, 437, 470, 510, 550, 600, 650) yards of sportweight or light DK weight yarn
    Metres Required: 343 (366, 400, 430, 467, 503, 549, 595)m

    NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
    US 4 / 3.5mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm, or size needed to obtain gauge
    US 4 / 3.5mm double pointed needles or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round

    Note that the 32” / 80cm needles can be used for the entire project if you are comfortable with working Magic Loop for the sleeves.

    smooth waste yarn
    stitch markers
    tapestry needle

    GAUGE
    24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in Stockinette Stitch

    Dew Point Shrug

    MORE INFO
    Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, increase, lace (written directions only).

    4 page colour PDF file contains written instructions, photos, schematic and abbreviations. This pattern contains fill-in spaces for you to write down the numbers for just your size. You can type in your numbers right in the file in Adobe Reader!

    Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no registration required). The Dew Point Rav page is here!

    $5.50 CAD

    Dew Point Shrug

    Dew Point Shrug

  • the slow season change

    When the tomatoes have finally hit the market in full force and the eggplant is trickling in – that’s how I know summer is starting (slowly, slowly) to come to a close. Personally though I love the summer produce, the heat and humidity just do me in. And obviously as a knitter, I LOVE being able to wear sweaters again.

    I’ve actually been knitting a sweater that isn’t one of my own designs – Hanne Falkenberg’s Diva jacket, in dark olive and cyclamen. It’s all fingering weight garter stitch, in a sticky, wooly yarn, and I can’t wait to get it worked up. It starts at the center back, and you increase in stripes similar to a triangle shawl for the lower part of the body. It’s not too interesting, but not boring either. And perfect take-along knitting!

    for once, one that is isn't mine

    Still sneaking in a bit more summer knitting, though – my second version of this little shrug is off the needles and has even been worn once already! I’m trying to finish up the pattern for one more quick summer piece to help transition into fall.

    shrug, take 2

  • Ashworth Scarf

    There’ve been a few cooler days in the last week or so, just that hint of autumn around the corner…I love it. Fall is my favourite season. Luckily the day I shot these photos was a cool day – I was wearing a black wool sweater and a cashmere scarf! I can’t wait until I can actually wear this scarf out for warmth. And hoo boy, you’d better bet I’ll be wearing this scarf a LOT. I hope this gets you excited for fall too!


    Ashworth Scarf

    ASHWORTH SCARF

    The only word for this scarf is luscious! Soft, silky, luxurious laceweight cashmere gives an ethereal halo to this light and cozy fabric. If cashmere isn’t in your budget, find the softest merino or alpaca laceweight you can!

    Chic oversized cables alternate sides to produce a reversible fabric and provide maximum punch for minimal effort! The fabric scrunches and drapes in fantastic ways. It’s the scarf you’ll keep reaching for over and over.

    Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani

    SIZE
    One – approximately 60” x 12” / 152cm x 30cm, blocked. Size is adjustable.

    Ashworth Scarf

    MATERIALS
    Laceweight yarn, approximately 1200 yards / 1097m
    Each additional 400 yards / 365m will add approximately 20” / 51cm to the length of the scarf.

    Shown in Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 2-ply. Colour: Silver Pearl (100% cashmere/400 yds per 55g skein), 3 skeins.

    US 2 / 2.75mm circular or straight needles cable needle of similar diameter (or a double pointed needle)
    2 stitch markers

    GAUGE
    28 sts and 40 rows = 4″ square in stockinette stitch

    Ashworth Scarf

    MORE INFO
    Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, cable with a cable needle.

    Pattern is a 2-page PDF which contains full colour photographs and a tutorial on the Outline Stitch Bind Off – it’s a great sewn bind off that’ll ensure your cast off edge perfectly matches the cast on! Great for scarves.

    Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no registration required). The Ashworth Rav page is here!

    $5.00 CAD

    Ashworth Scarf