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  • Fred+Ginger Cardigan

    Fred+Ginger

    Fred+Ginger is a sophisticated fitted cardigan with set in, three quarter length sleeves and softly ruffled edges. The lightweight ruffle is worked in dyed to match cashmere silk laceweight for a fun feminine twist on the basic cardigan. Twisted ribbing completes the buttonbands and collar.

    Shown in size 37” / 94cm with no ease. Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani.
    Knit in SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Sport and CashSilk Lace Available at http://www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/

    Fred+Ginger

    SIZES
    Finished Bust: 31 (33, 35, 37, 39, 41)(43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55)” / 78.5 (84, 89, 94, 99, 104)(109, 114.5, 119.5, 124.5, 129.5, 140)cm

    YARN
    Body: Sweet Georgia Superwash Sport (100% superwash merino; 256 yds / 234m per 4oz / 115g skein) or other DK weight or light worsted weight yarn, approximately 220-260 yds per 100g
    Ruffle: SweetGeorgia CashSilk Lace (45% cashmere, 55% silk; 400 yds / 366m per 1.75oz / 50g skein) or other laceweight yarn, approximately 400-450 yds per 50g

    Body Skeins: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6)
    Ruffle: 1 skein, all sizes.

    Body Yardage: 950 (980, 1010, 1024, 1050, 1125)(1140, 1160, 1175, 1250, 1300, 1380) yards
    Ruffle Yardage: 175 (180, 190, 200, 210, 220)(230, 240, 250, 260, 275, 300) yards

    NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
    US 4 / 3.5mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer depending on size of sweater
    US 4 / 3.5mm double pointed needles*
    US 3 / 3.25mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer
    US 3 / 3.25mm double pointed needles*
    US 2 / 2.75mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer
    US 2 / 2.75mm double pointed needles*
    * or needles of choice for small circumferences

    stitch markers
    eight 5/8 in / 1.5cm buttons
    tapestry needle
    smooth waste yarn

    GAUGE
    22 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in Stockinette Stitch on US 4 / 3.5mm needles

    Fred+Ginger

    MORE INFO
    Each 7 page colour PDF includes photos, schematic and abbreviations. This pattern features fill-in forms – fill in the numbers for your size!

    This pattern is split into 2 files – one contains sizes 31-41”, the other 43-55”. You will receive both files.

    SKILLS NEEDED
    Cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease, knitting in the round. Suitable for an intermediate knitter.

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

    $7.00 CAD

    Fred+Ginger

    Fred+Ginger

  • Tephra Pullover

    I designed a pullover sweater for once! Some of you may have seen this one at the Ravelry party at Rhinebeck!

    Tephra Pullover

    TEPHRA PULLOVER
    A cozy top-down pullover with a henley neck and long patterned collar and cuffs, worked in easy to wear superwash merino.

    The versatile collar can be left open for a deep v-neck, buttoned up all the way for a warm turtleneck or scrunched funnel neck, or somewhere inbetween! Tephra features waist shaping only on the back of the sweater for a cozy not-too-fitted look.

    Shown in size 37” / 94cm with no ease.
    Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani
    Knit in Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK – available at www.tanisfiberarts.com. (Click on the colour you like then choose Yellow Label DK yarn!)

    SIZES
    31 (33, 35, 37, 39, 41)(43, 45, 49, 53, 57)” / 78.5 (84, 89, 94, 99, 104)(109, 114, 124.5, 134.5, 145)cm

    YARN
    DK weight or light worsted, shown in Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK.
    5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8, 8 ) skeins or
    1110 (1175, 1250, 1300, 1360, 1445)(1495, 1580, 1700, 1830, 1970) yards / 1015 (1074.5, 1143, 1188.5, 1243.5, 1321.5)(1367, 1445, 1554.5, 1673.5, 1801.5)m

    Tephra Pullover

    NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
    US 5 / 3.75mm circular needles, 32”/80cm or longer depending on size
    US 5 / 3.75mm double pointed needles (or needles of choice for sleeves)
    stitch markers
    eight 5/8” / 1.5cm buttons
    tapestry needle
    waste yarn

    GAUGE
    22 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

    Tephra Pullover

    MORE INFO
    7 page colour PDF includes photos, charted and written directions for Lacy Block Rib, schematic and abbreviations. This pattern features fill-in forms – fill in the numbers for your size!

    This pattern is split into 2 files – one contains sizes 31-41”, the other 43-57”. You will receive both files.

    SKILLS NEEDED
    Cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease, knitting in the round, short rows. Suitable for an intermediate knitter.

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

    $7.00 CAD

    Tephra Pullover

  • 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