Category: knitting

  • tales of interest

    1. I am so busy I don’t think I have ever been this busy in my life.

    2. I bought a nice big planner. See #1. I’m making it bend to my will (be the way I want it) by printing out calendars for month at a glance (which it didn’t have) and putting an elastic on it like on my trusty Moleskine.

    3. I have been unpacking loads of new yarns at the store. Some of it made easier by my new workmate, Denny!

    4. I am so glad that so many of you are interested in the Lucy pattern. I really hope they turn out for everyone! I’m going to be knitting another one soon.

    5. I have a pile of commissioned stuff to do, including a garment (wrappy shrug thing that I’m actually terrified will turn out badly and no one will want to hire me ever again) and this:

    It’s on its way to becoming a BUNNY RABBIT. Git yer minds outta da gutter.

    6. I lost a Bryspun dpn sometime (maybe a week or two ago), somewhere (either at the store or home…I think). Jen, thanks for the dpn-losing mojo, now where’s the finding-it mojo?

    7. I have barely knit for myself in the last week. However:

    8. The cabled cardi for the store is almost, almost done – just need to bind off tomorrow, and hopefully take photos for the pattern, which will hopefully be ready by next week sometime.

    9. The Blueberry Greek Pullover is nearly complete. I sewed the pieces together and fit is PERFECT. Seriously. The neckline’s a bit too open though. I crocheted around it, as per the pattern, but I might do another round to stabilize it. Just need to finish the side vent edges and block and it’ll be a done deal.

    10. VBC. Thanks for all your great suggestions on the whole buttonhole thing. I’m definitely going to reinforce the buttonholes, but it seems like such a tedious, careful little task that I’m just really prepared to do right now! Maybe Denny will do it next week in exchange for strongbow?

    11. Yarn. I’ve made some, although that was more last week than this one.

    Cirque – a merino single, all the colours of the rainbow.

    Nightshade: a super soft merino single (success!), mainly charcoal with pops of bright violet! I looooove it!

    12. I have some crazy scheme about spinning and knitting a sweater for Rhinebeck. Yeah.

    13. School starts on Tuesday. This term I’m taking Evolution, Speech Disorders, Language Diversity, and Conserving Canada’s Forests.

    14. I am feeling a wee bit insane.

    That is all.

  • not a correction…a clarification

    First off, thanks so much for all your interest! I’m looking forward to seeing your finished Lucys!

    Something Alexandra caught for me – the chart for Lucy makes it look like the pattern repeat is 13 rows, but it’s only 12 – I’ve modified the chart and it will go out in all future downloads of the pattern. I’m also sending it out to everyone that bought a copy – if you don’t get one, let me know!

    It’s a pretty small thing, and I’m sure most of you would have carried on just fine – but still! Trying to get everything perfect, y’know.

  • Lucy in the Sky

    Looking for that little something to grab on those cool fall mornings? Something warm and cozy but at the same time sharp and put together? Lucy in the Sky is for you! Knit in a super soft, washable merino, you’ll reach for this cardigan time and time again. Dress is up over a crisp white oxford, or just throw it on over that old t-shirt for an instant lift.

    Lucy is knit bottom-up in one piece, and features a diamond texture pattern on the body, smooth stockinette sleeves, raglan shaping and knit-in bands. The diamond purl pattern is easy to memorize and flies along. You won’t know how you ever did without it!

    FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT:
    30 [33, 35, 37, 40][42, 44, 47, 50] inches, closed (make the size closest to your bust size for a sleek fit; shown in 33″ on a 36″ bust)

    GAUGE:
    In st st, 20 sts and 24 rows = 4″ square

    Materials:
    9 [10, 11, 12, 12][13, 13, 14, 15] skeins of Artyarns Supermerino [100% merino wool; 104 yd/50 g; colour 113]
    or
    approximately 950 [1040, 1100, 1150, 1240][1300, 1350, 1400, 1500] yards worsted-weight yarn

    4 mm/US6 24″ or 36″ circular needle
    4 mm/US6 double pointed needles
    stitch markers
    scrap yarn

    DIFFICULTY:
    This pattern is suitable for an adventurous beginner. Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease, reading a chart, grafting, knitting in the round, bind off.

    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.

    Lucy is just the thing to keep you cozy all year long!