Category: patterns

  • whoa nelly

    While I certainly know of the power of the Yarn Harlot, I’ve never personally experienced it!

    Big thanks to everyone who has downloaded the Just Enough Ruffles pattern. Unfortunately Ravelry seems to be running a bit behind at the moment and is taking a few minutes to send out download emails.

    So if you haven’t received a download email within 10-15 minutes, shoot me an email – but give it that couple minutes to catch up, okay? I’m pretty certain that all the emails are actually going out, but with a bit of delay.

    Thanks again!

  • Vino Reissue!

    It’s back, bigger and brighter!

    finished vino

    I’ve reformatted, upsized, and expanded the Vino Cardigan pattern – it now comes in sizes up to 56 inches! I also corrected some stitch counts and rejiggered a few portions of the pattern as well as expanding the directions for the Front sections. Also new in this version are new photos of Dr. Steph in her gorgeous version.

    Finished Size
    Bust: 32 [36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches around fullest part of bust
    Length: 36 [38, 38, 41, 41, 41, 41] inches from top of shoulder to hem

    Materials
    – 6 [7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10] skeins Dream in Color “Classy” (Worsted), 250 yards/4 oz skein;
    Shown colour November Muse
    – 5.5 mm/US 9 32-inch circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge
    – spare needle for Three-Needle Bind-off
    – 5 to 7 1-inch buttons (depending on preference!) OR 3-4 toggles (shown)
    – tapestry needle

    Gauge
    18 stitches/28 rows = 10 cm square in stockinette stitch

    sleeve detail

    All knitters who purchased this pattern previously can get a new copy of it through their Ravelry Library or by emailing me at cosmicpluto@cosmicpluto.com!

    If you purchased the pattern not through Ravelry, an approximate date of when you purchased the pattern as well as the Paypal address used, would be useful so I can locate your receipt. People who downloaded through Ravelry should have received an email update notification, and you can download the new version through your Ravelry download library!

    TO BUY

    This updated 4-page pattern is 1.5 MB and is available for download through Ravelry. Payment is through Paypal, credit card or balance. No registration is required for either!

    $6.50 CAD

    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.

  • perimeter skirt

    Thanks to everyone who donated for the poppy pattern – I got about $40, so with my own donation I’m sending in a cheque to the Legion for $50. Poppies aren’t supposed to be worn after the 11th (they’re supposed to be placed on the memorial) but keep yours for next year or make some in different colours for a cute flower pin!

    Perimeter skirt - joining ridge

    So, finally, I’ve gotten together the pattern for the Perimeter Skirt – it’s been pattern central around here these days! I know some of you have been waiting for this one for a long while, so here ya go!

    Perimeter skirt

    (In case you’re wondering, my sweater is my take on the Treeline Striped Cardigan, worked in Shelridge Farm W4 + kidsilk haze.)

    Perimeter Skirt

    Bored of the same old skirt style? Break out of the mold with the Perimeter skirt! This easy to knit, easy to wear skirt is knit in a continuous strip that winds around the body and creates an A-line shape. Flowy, carefree hemp yarn provides tons of drape and style. The elastic waistband feels great and looks great, too! Wear it with tights in the winter or let your legs free in the summer. The Perimeter skirt goes anywhere you do!

    Sizes
    Finished Full Hip Measurement: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) inches.
    Approximate Finished Waist Measurement 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) inches
    Waist is elastic and can be adjusted. Sizing is flexible; try on the skirt as you go!
    Approximate Length: 27 inches

    Materials
    Hemp for Knitting AllHemp6 LUX (100% hemp; 130m/143 yd per 100g skein); colour 059, caper;
    5 (6, 7, 8, 10) skeins.
    5 mm/US 8 circular or straight needles, any length
    4 mm/US 6 24- or 32-inch circular needles (60-80 cm), depending on size being made
    tapestry needle
    3/4” elastic to go around waist

    Perimeter skirt

    Gauge
    20 stitches and 28 rows = 10cm/4 inches square in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles

    Pattern Notes
    The main body of the skirt is worked as a strip of fabric, knit back and forth on straight or circular needles. Once the initial strip is completed, the following tiers are attached as they are knit, resulting in a spiral which wraps around the body. Decreases along one edge of the stripe in the final tier allow the top of the skirt to be straight. The waistband is then picked up and knit around the top edge, providing a casing for waistband elastic.

    Note that this yarn changes character significantly after machine washing and drying, becoming much
    softer and more fluid. It also grows considerably, so make a generous swatch and wash it in the machine before starting this project.
    If substituting wool, choose a light worsted or worsted weight yarn with good drape. A version of this skirt in wool will be much more elastic.

    To Buy

    Ravelry download and payment through Paypal (no registration required for either; credit cards are accepted).

    $6.50 CAD

    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.

    Perimeter skirt cast on edge