Category: sweaters

  • Belle Shrug now available online!

    This is an older pattern of mine, originally published for lettuce knit. I’ve rewritten it and updated the sizing, and now the Belle Shrug is available for purchase online!

    Belle Shrug

    BELLE SHRUG
    Belle is an elegant and easy-to-knit shrug with a ruffled lace edging. Knit in one piece from cuff to cuff, with just two short seams and flexible sizing. Perfect for throwing on over casual or more dressy outfits, this is one piece that’s sure to please!

    Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel

    SIZES
    To Fit Bust: 28-32” (34-38”, 40-44”, 46-50”, 52-56”) / 71-81 (86-97, 102-112, 117-127, 132-142)cm
    Sizing is very generous and flexible. This garment is meant to be slightly oversized.
    Shown in size 34-38” / 86-97cm on a 37” / 94cm bust.

    MATERIALS
    YARN
    Sport or light DK weight yarn, 1035 (1150, 1275, 1430, 1575) yds / 950 (1055, 1170, 1310, 1450) m

    Shown in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (65% wool, 35% silk; 192 yds / 175m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein), 6 skeins in colour 19 for 34-36” / 86-97cm size.

    NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
    US 4 / 3.5mm circular needle, 40” / 100cm or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
    US 6 / 4.0mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
    US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
    spare needle in a larger size for binding off
    stitch markers
    tapestry needle

    GAUGE
    24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

    Belle Shrug

    MORE INFO

    The Ravelry page is here, and there’s more photos there too!

    3-page PDF includes photos, abbreviations and schematic. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

    $6.00 CAD

    Belle Shrug

  • twelve more sleeps?!

    Yikes, I didn’t realize it was SO close until I counted! Rhiiiiiiinebeck!

    I’ve made pretty good progress on that second Rhinebeck sweater, though –

    rhinebeck sweater progress

    I’m past the yoke divide and I’m about halfway through the waist decreases. I’m pretty happy with how it’s turning out – the yarn is so pretty, and it knits up fast because it’s aran weight! The other one, well, it’s still quite a blob. We shall see how much knitting I get in the next 2 weeks…there’s so much else I have to do!

    I’m also working on a pair of Rhinebeck socks, not for me but for my fella – they’re out of Dream in Color Classy, so they’ll be cozy and warm for wearing while hanging out at the house we’re renting.

    a rhinebeck sock

    They’re really, really long too. How long?

    how much sock?

    13″ from the top of the cuff to the bottom of the heel flap. It’s a good thing these are worsted weight, they’re still going pretty quickly! I might need to use a bit of a second skein of yarn though, because they’re so long.

    Also! I’m having a destash sale to make room for Rhinebeck purchases, so if you’re in the market for some awesome yarn, take a look and email me at cosmicpluto at cosmicpluto dot com if you’re interested in taking anything off my hands.

  • rhinebeck sweater(s), 2011

    This year will be my sixth one going to Rhinebeck, and I’m so excited! The fall light, the country air, the yarn, the cider donuts. Of course, it wouldn’t be Rhinebeck without a pile of knits to show off, so I’m working hard to get this one done in time.

    pile o' sweater

    It’s fingering weight, but I’m up to the yoke and pretty optimistic about it!

    And then there’s this swatch, which I just knit today. I bought the yarn at my very first Rhinebeck, and it would be awfully nice to wear a sweater out of it this year (provided it’s cool enough).

    swatch

    I guess I have a lot of work to do, though.