Category: knitting

  • Carter Cardigan*

    I know you guys have been waiting very, very patiently for this one!

    Carter Cardigan

    Carter Cardigan
    Feeling the chill? Cozy cables are just what you need! The ribbony Sheepfold Cable runs up the fronts of this aran weight cardigan, flanked by tiny three stitch braids that are echoed on the sleeves. A tidy garter stitch waist detail adorns the otherwise simple and easy back. Functional pockets and a mini shawl collar complete this classic everyday cardigan.

    Many thanks to Jesh, Suzanne and Dr. Steph for test knitting and input!

    FINISHED SIZES
    Finished Bust: 30 (33, 36, 39, 41){44, 48, 52, 56} inches / 76 (84, 91.5, 99, 104){112, 122, 132, 142] cm
    Total Length: 21.5 (22, 22, 23.5, 24){24.5, 25, 26.5, 26.5} inches / 55 (56, 56, 60, 61){62, 64, 67, 67} cm from shoulder to hem

    MATERIALS
    Aran Weight Yarn 950 (1030, 1100, 1250, 1350){1400, 1550, 1725, 1850} yards / 865 (937, 1000, 1138, 1228){1296, 1410, 1592, 1683] m
    Shown in Araucania Toconao, 8 skeins for size 36.

    US 7 / 4.5 mm straight or circular needles
    US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular needles
    stitch markers
    tapestry needle
    waste yarn
    buttons

    Carter Cardigan

    Fill-in forms on Carter Cardigan

    10 page PDF pattern contains directions, cable chart and schematics. This PDF file contains fill-in forms, so you can fill in the number for your size right on the computer! Then you can save the file so that your numbers are all set for the next time you open it, or print with the neat typed entries. Just click on the space to type!

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

    $7.00 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.

    Carter Cardigan

    Carter Cardigan

    *here is where I reveal my extreme dorkitude and admit that I have been watching Stargate: SG-1 for the past several months. From beginning to end. All 10 seasons, plus the two movies. I just finished this week, and I already miss it!

  • $4500

    !!!!!

    That’s how much I was able to donate to MSF and the Red Cross ($2250 each) thanks to all your super generous pattern buying this month! I’ve topped up the amount a bit to get to this number, and I’m beyond thrilled that I was able to click the button on such an awesome fell swoop of generosity and selflessness.

    It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again – knitters rock!

    And since I can’t leave off without a photo, here’s a little tweedy something I’m working on.

    herringbone

  • hibiscus revisited

    Some of you may have noticed that I’ve deactivated the Hibiscus shawl pattern from my Ravelry store. I’ve done this so I can reknit the pattern to investigate some problems that people have been having.

    YIP: January 28

    I’m knitting it up in some nice merino sock yarn from Maple Creek Farm, a Rhinebeck vendor that has great yarn but I don’t think sells anywhere else! I’ve been working away at it and I’m almost done. I’m also taking this opportunity to add stitch counts throughout the pattern.

    The pattern should be back up for sale very shortly. I’m also going to continue donating a portion of the sales from this pattern to Haiti relief through February. I haven’t calculated the total for the January fundraiser yet, but I know it’ll be an amazingly generous amount!

    Thanks to you all for purchasing patterns and helping to donate. If you’ve had your eye on any of my patterns, you’ve still got one day to contribute a portion of the purchase price to MSF and the Red Cross.

    Hope you’re keeping warm this weekend.