Category: knitting

  • WIP roundup

    Thanks so much for the great reception of the Rayne pattern! I’m working on the back photos, but it might take a few days…

    In the meanwhile, I’m trying very hard to stay on track with stuff that I need to get done, but I must say that the urge to cast on something new is overwhelming – even though I did cast on something new just yesterday!

    So, instead of actual progress, how about a current (as in, they still hold my interest) WIP roundup.

    noro blanket

    – Noro blanket. Xmas present. The panels are all done – they were certainly fast knitting! They’re shown on a double bed, so the blanket’s going to be pretty sizeable once I put the borders in. I’m going to crochet in some black alpaca between the panels and around the whole thing.

    – Xmas presents #1, #2, and #3 – Well. #1 is started. Nothing else has been, but I’m hoping one of the other ones that I’ve been planning (a shawl) goes really fast. We’ll see – that’s one I want to cast on for right now!

    – Treeline Stripe sweater – I love love love this sweater and really want it to be done so I can wear it! Alas, haven’t really done anything with it lately. The body is done to the underarm and one sleeve is done to the underarm.

    – Drops A-line jacket – back and 1.5 fronts done. Quick knitting, but…

    Everything’s being overshadowed by a secret project that needs to be done for the end of the month. Which is getting there, now that I’m feeling the crunch (even more) and really trying to knit faster.

    Projects I’m tempted by? A cabled sweater based on one Alexis was wearing last week; the Gathered Pullover from the latest Interweave; colourwork mittens; some sort of new winter headgear.

    So much to knit, so little time!

  • Rayne Wrap Cardigan

    Pattern now available! (Don’t you love how technology lets you do things really, really fast?)

    Rayne Wrap Cardigan

    Rayne Wrap Cardigan

    Rayne is an easy, fast-knitting and flattering wrap, sweater, or shawl – however you think of it. Sleeves are picked up and knit down to the wrist in the round for a completely seamless garment. This versatile piece will land a great place in any wardrobe! Perfect for wrapping around yourself on a chilly day, or just a great excuse to snuggle up under a blanket of your favourite yarn.

    SIZE
    To fit bust: 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches around full bust
    Finished Crossback Measurement: 13[13.5, 14, 15, 16, 16.5, 17] inches.

    To choose the most accurate size to make, measure yourself (or get a friend to help!) from armpit to armpit across the back and choose the closest back measurement, erring on the larger side.

    MATERIALS
    Noro Silk Garden [45% silk, 45% kid mohair, 10% lamb’s wool; 110 yards/50 g skein]; colour 269; 8[8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15] skeins
    Or 840[880, 990, 1100, 1200, 1430, 1650] yards of worsted weight yarn.

    Worsted weight yarn is purposefully knit at a looser than suggested gauge to result in a drapey fabric.

    6.5 mm straight or 24” circular needles
    6.5 mm double-pointed needles
    waste yarn
    tapestry needle

    GAUGE
    12 stitches and 18 rows = 10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

    DIFFICULTY
    This pattern is suitable for a beginner. Easy peasy!

    TO ORDER

    $6.00 CAD

    RAVELRY DOWNLOAD
    Just click the button to purchase through Ravelry – you will receive and automated download link, and the pattern will be saved to your library! Payment is through Paypal, credit card or balance transfer.

    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.

    Rayne Wrap Cardigan

    More photos in my Flickr.

  • all-knit wardrobe

    I’m way behind in my blogging! I’ve got so much stuff going on lately, it’s tough to get to it. But soldier on I shall.

    cashmere undershirt

    In my quest for an all-knit wardrobe, here’s an undershirt. Out of Habu 2/26 cashmere. The yarn’s dang thin, so I’m knitting with it double-stranded on 4mm needles for a light, airy fabric.

    I’m up to the straps, so theoretically there is very little knitting left – but it involves things like measuring and putting things on holders and stuff. So it’s been a bit neglected. Plus, it was really mild the last few days so a very warm undershirt is not really needed!

    But it’s getting about that time – snow was forecast for today, and the temperature’s getting seasonal. And I really want to get this off the needles. I have way too many projects going. Let’s not even talk about the Xmas presents!

    For those waiting for the Rayne (noro wrap) pattern, I’m doing photos today. No matter what. So the whole thing should be ready this weekend.