Category: sweaters

  • the slow season change

    When the tomatoes have finally hit the market in full force and the eggplant is trickling in – that’s how I know summer is starting (slowly, slowly) to come to a close. Personally though I love the summer produce, the heat and humidity just do me in. And obviously as a knitter, I LOVE being able to wear sweaters again.

    I’ve actually been knitting a sweater that isn’t one of my own designs – Hanne Falkenberg’s Diva jacket, in dark olive and cyclamen. It’s all fingering weight garter stitch, in a sticky, wooly yarn, and I can’t wait to get it worked up. It starts at the center back, and you increase in stripes similar to a triangle shawl for the lower part of the body. It’s not too interesting, but not boring either. And perfect take-along knitting!

    for once, one that is isn't mine

    Still sneaking in a bit more summer knitting, though – my second version of this little shrug is off the needles and has even been worn once already! I’m trying to finish up the pattern for one more quick summer piece to help transition into fall.

    shrug, take 2

  • Twist on my 26th!

    It’s my 26th birthday, and as a great birthday present the new Twist Collective fall 2010 is up and I have a sweater in it – Cityscape!

    Knitting this sweater filled my May, and it is so very awesome to see it all done up fancy modeled by the always adorable Mary-Heather. All photos by Jamie Dixon (and aren’t they great?).

    Cityscape Cardigan

    Cityscape Cardigan

    This cardigan is knit in the round and steeked, but never fear – this was my very first steek, and I’m delighted to report that while a little bit scary, it was actually very easy!

    Cityscape Cardigan

    I first had the idea for this sweater back in the winter, and knit it up quickly for myself in grey and blue Dream in Color (photos another day of that one). Then I decided to submit it to Twist, and knit it up again in the fab Blue Moon BFL Sport.

    Won’t you pick up a copy from Twist?

  • Bellevue Cardigan

    Bellevue Cardigan, worsted weight

    BELLEVUE CARDIGAN

    A summery, slightly cropped cardigan with a fun lace edging, two yarn weight options and two sleeve options! Worked from the bottom up, the cap sleeve version is completely seamless while the short sleeve version has minimal seaming.

    Meant to be worn open (but you can also add a button or tie). Works up quickly in a small amount of worsted or fingering weight yarn and is a perfect topper to take that short sleeved or sleeveless dress into the evening, air conditioning and autumn.

    Bellevue, worsted weight

    WORSTED WEIGHT BELLEVUE
    Works up super quickly! I knit mine in just 3 days!

    SIZES
    Finished Bust 33.5” (36″, 38″, 42.5″, 44.5″, 47″, 51.5″, 53.5″, 56″) / 85 (91.5, 96.5, 108, 113, 119.5, 131, 136, 142) cm

    Worsted weight Bellevue is shown in size 36” / 91.5cm with zero ease, with cap sleeves. Note that the fronts do touch, but swing back when worn.

    MATERIALS
    Worsted or aran weight yarn. Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool, 225 yds/113g skein) in colour Manzanita, 3 skeins for size 36” / 91.5cm.

    Yards: 510 (550, 580, 650, 700, 760, 820, 860, 920) for cap sleeve version.

    For short sleeves, add an additional:
    Yards: 60 (60, 70, 70, 70, 80, 80, 90, 90)

    US 7 / 4.5mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge
    an additional set of US 7 / 4.5mm needles, circular or straight, if working short sleeves
    waste yarn
    stitch markers
    tapestry needle

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

    Bellevue, fingering weight

    FINGERING WEIGHT BELLEVUE
    Takes a little longer but is so wearable. Perfect for summer mornings and evenings.

    SIZES
    Finished Bust: 32.5″ (35.5″, 38.5″, 41.5″, 44.5″, 48″, 51″, 54″, 57″) / 82.5 (90, 98, 105.5, 113, 122, 129.5, 137, 145) cm

    Fingering weight Bellevue is shown in size 35.5” / 90cm with 0.5”/1.25cm negative ease and short sleeves. Note that the fronts do touch, but swing back when worn.

    MATERIALS
    Fingering weight (4ply/sock) yarn. Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yds/67g skein) in colour Douglas Fir, 4 skeins for size 35.5” / 90cm.

    Yards: 580 (640, 700, 760, 820, 880, 950, 1020, 1090) for cap sleeve version.

    For short sleeves, add an additional:
    Yards: 40 (50, 50, 50, 50, 60, 60, 60, 60)

    US 2.5 / 3mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge
    an additional set of US 2.5 / 3mm needles, circular or straight, if working short sleeves
    waste yarn
    stitch markers
    tapestry needle

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

    Bellevue Cardigan, fingering weight

    MORE INFO
    Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, optional chart, seaming for short sleeve version only.

    Each pattern is a 5-page PDF file with full colour photos, with written and charted directions for the lace pattern, schematics and abbreviations.

    You get BOTH the Worsted and Fingering weight versions when you buy! A great value! Sorry, these patterns are not available separately.

    Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

    $8.00 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.

    Bellevue Cardigan, fingering weight