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Mrs.Warford

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Mrs. Warford is reminiscent of an era gone by. The low, scooped neckline, under bust gathers, fitted sleeves; small buttons and embroidered waistband speak of romanticism and simple elegance. It is a longer, mid-thigh length cardigan with a diagonal pin stripe stitch pattern mimicking the popular pin striping and bias cuts of garments from another time.

In order to modernize and make this a wearable garment for today, the shaping from the waist down is done with increases at the sides to create a more fluid, fitted look. It features sizing that is easily adjusted to fit each wearer with precision and comfort. It is begun with a duplicate stitched waistband, then knit seamlessly from the waistband up through the bodice. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around each armhole, using short rows to shape the sleeve cap, the worked in the round to the cuff. The lower body is worked from the waistband down. It is sure to please knitters of all levels.

Difficulty Rating: Intermediate to Advanced

Techniques Used:

• Provisional Cast On
• Short rows
• Duplicate Stitch
• Picking up stitches
• Basic slip stitch crochet

Materials:

                                                      Knit Picks Capra DK;                                                                                    Main Colour:  1000 - 4100 yards (914 - 3749 m)                                               Contrast Colours: 20-40yds each of 3 different colours            

• Three additional colours are needed for the waistband: 20-35 yards each
• US 6 (4mm) circular needles; 16 & 32” (50 & 80cm) length, OR size required to obtain gauge
• US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle; 32” (80cm) length, OR 2 sizes smaller than size needed to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles for shoulders
• US H (4mm) crochet hook for button loops & provisional cast-on
• 18 Buttons: 3/8” (1cm)
• 6 Stitch markers
• 3 Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Several long sewing pins

Mrs. Warford Knitting Pattern PDF $7

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Treefort Jacket Pattern Release!

Treefort Jacket Pattern

Sometimes, patterns just "happen".  You start knitting a little something for a friend, then take a look and think, "Hey! This is turning out better than I thought! What a fun pattern this would make..." And there you have it; a new pattern is born :)  This is precisely what happened when I started knitting my first Treefort Jacket.

Remember This?

The big reason for me starting a blog was so that I could post a free pattern on Ravelry.  You needed to have a place on the web where the pattern could be linked to until they had time to put up your pdf of the pattern.  Oh the Beta version of Ravelry:  how far it has come!  This was August 2008.  Here is my bootee pattern:

Over the past few weeks, as I have had time (hahaha!), I have been re-knitting, expanding and improving this first pattern.  I decided to check Ravelry to see how popular this pattern is and if it is worth the effort.  Out of 1387 knitting patterns for bootees, I ranked as the 28th most popular.  Seriously.  I was SO shocked,  not because I don't think it is a great little bootee, but because I really had no idea.  I am actually very flattered and encouraged!

Here are the changes being made:
- easier to understand (this is huge, I really had no idea how frustrating the old pattern could be! I am amazed that so many pressed on; thank you!)
- 4 different ankle band options; garter stitch, garter st with eyelets, ribbed & ribbed with eyelets.
- 5 sizes (up from 3) - preemie/newborn, 0-6months, 6-12 months, 18months, 2 years
- schematics.  Yes, I actually made schematics for a bootee; has this ever been done before? I don't know, but I have never seen it!
- 2 different tie options
- suede no skid sole instructions
- directions for colour changes so that you can use leftovers; cuff, top of foot, foot, sole.
- many clear photos of the different styles.
- a new name!  I have decided to use a new name as I do not want any copyright issues with the BSJ part. 

Because of all these changes and extra work (I have knit 7 pairs of bootees!!), I will be charging $2 for the new pattern.  However, once the pattern is released, it will be FREE for the first day. Everyone will have the equal opportunity to have the full pattern as a special thank you from me.  The release date will be Friday, December 31, 2010.  Please watch for it and download your free pattern!  much love to you all :)