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milkweed shawl

I wouldn’t normally like to post two finished patterns so close together, but I’m just so excited about this one! Also, since it’s isn’t a sweater, it’ll give the non-sweater-knitters something to get in on the action ;)

I love this small shawl – I’ve been wearing all my triangular shawls scrunched up as scarves for years. The original idea for this project was to use 2 skeins of Koigu that I had, and I knit a prototype in up (you can see it in a previous blog post) but I haven’t managed to take any finished photos! I will, just so you can see it in a more variegated yarn. This blue version is knitted in Handmaiden Casbah and is bigger than the Koigu version.

Milkweed Shawl

This little reversible shawl is super quick to knit and perfect to drape over your shoulders or wrap around your neck for that little bit of warmth (especially against over-zealous air conditioning!).

Perfect for that special ball of sock yarn or handspun that you’ve got hidden away in your stash. And if you don’t have one of those, pick some up!

Technical Editing by Kim McBrien.

SIZE
54 inches / 137 cm across straight edge of shawl; 19 inches / 48 cm deep down centre.

MATERIALS
350 yards / 320 m of fingering weight yarn
Shown in Handmaiden Casbah (one 115g skein).

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles, at least 24 inches long
tapestry needle

PATTERN NOTES
Shawl is knit from the centre back neck down in garter stitch (all rows are knit). Both charted and written directions are given.

7-page PDF pattern contains 6 charts in full colour.

Payment by Paypal (balance or credit card; no account needed) and downloads by Ravelry (no account needed).

$5.00 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.

June 10, 2009
macro lace

Wow! Thanks for the fantastic response to the Monday Morning Cardigan! I can’t wait till I start seeing some finished sweaters – I really love the side shaping too.

I wanted to share a shiny new project on my needles before I run out the door today (bike shopping!) – a big lace pattern in Malabrigo worsted.

I was calling this “macro lace” in my head because it’s a big motif – 3.5 inches between the side tips at the top. But then I realized it actually looks like the “macro” setting on cameras!

This goes fantastically fast and is super soft and squishy. I just love it. It’s going to end up as a sorta shrug-cardigan thing. Cropped, with adjust-to-your-size sleeves. Well, if it works out as planned, anyway.

June 5, 2009
Monday Morning Cardigan!

The slipped stitch cardigan has taken on a new name – the Monday Morning Cardigan!

Throw on this cardigan and be ready to face your week! Classic style and feminine shaping make Monday Morning a great sweater for work, play, or whatever comes your way.

Knit seamlessly from the bottom up, with a beautiful slipped stitch pattern that lies flat and doesn’t contract like ribbing. Three-quarter sleeves stay out of your way, and visually interesting waist shaping enhances your curves!

Big thanks to Kim McBrien for technical editing.
Top by Grace & Cello, skirt by Passenger Pigeon (sadly no longer in business).

Sizes
To Fit Bust: 28 [32, 36, 40]{44, 48, 52, 56} inches

Finished Measurements
Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42){46, 50, 54, 58} inches
Length: 24 (24, 24, 24)(25, 25, 25, 25) inches

The length of the body and sleeve from the underarm down is the same for all sizes. Notes are given throughout the pattern to modify the sweater to fit you!

Materials
Cascade 220 Heathers, colour 9341 “garnet”
5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 9, 10) skeins

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles, 24 inches or longer depending on the size you’re making
4.5 mm / US 7 double pointed needles/2 circulars/1 long circular for magic loop
waste yarn
tapestry needle
3/4 inch buttons

6-page PDF includes photos, schematic and abbreviations.
Payment by Paypal (balance or credit card; no account needed) and downloads by Ravelry (no account needed).

$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.

June 2, 2009