Abernathy Cardigan & Cap

Abernathy Cardigan & Cap
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Abernathy Cardigan is a sweet little unisex cardi that is worked from the top down, seamlessly, with an eyelet yoked collar. With a stockinette stitch body & garter stitch hem, front bands, cuffs and collar, it is simple enough to show off variegated yarns nicely. Four buttonholes are worked, beginning at the top right band and more can be added, if desired. Generous ease, 2-3” (5-7.5cm), allows this to be a wonderful layering piece that is light and soft; perfect for wee babes and little ones alike!

The delicate eyelet yoke can be worked with any other type of increase to have a more masculine look. 

The Abernathy Cap is an adorable little unisex hat that is quick to knit up and works beautifully with variegated yarns or in a solid colour. It is begun at the crown, with eyelet increases in a circular pattern, then simple stockinette stitch to the brim. Garter stitch brim & I-cord ties finish this vintage style cap off sweetly!

Sweet, simple, classic style that is perfect for any little one!

Sizes:  Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs

Yarn:  Fingering of Sport weight yarn will both work.

Enjoy $2 off the Abernathy Cardigan Pattern and $1 off the Cap Pattern from December 4-6, 2013.  Discount is applied at checkout. Happy knitting!

Abernathy Cardigan $5 

Abernathy Cap $4  

Vintage Baby Set Re-release

Vintage Baby Set Re-release!

My hugest apologies for not having this available to download earlier! I have received many inquiries and have finally had some time to release it through Ravelry.  Thank you all for your patience!

Remember this adorable little baby?  

Copyright, Practical Publishing 2012

The Vintage Baby Set was originally published in Knit Now magazine, Issue 15, November 2012; a full year ago!

Pattern includes Cardigan, Leggings & Bonnet; a complete little set with a touch of fair isle!

Bonnet is snug and features a little chin strap.

Leggings are roomy enough for a cloth diapered bottom, have a hidden drawstring waist band and fair isle at each cuff.

Copyright, Practical Publishing 2012

The Vintage Baby Set includes charts, schematics for each garment & is sized for 3 (6, 12, 18, 24)months.

Enjoy $2 off entire pattern collection from November 24-28, 2013!  Discount applied at checkout.  Happy Knitting!

Vintage Baby Set - Cardigan, Leggings & Bonnet Pattern PDF - $7   

WIP's (works in progress)….

WIP's!  Everyone's got 'em!  I try to keep mine to a minimum, but sometimes, it is hard not to get carried away with all the ideas that plow through my head as well as the beautiful yarns out there!

I have a few new toques in progress, to add to my Hoot Toque & Twiga Toque.  I really try to create all my patterns seamlessly and with interesting techniques.  Larger yarn and needles mean you are quickly gratified :)  

Lox has finally outgrown his Hoot Toque after 3 years of constant wear!  He has a fierce love for penguins, so a Waddles Toque was in order, or as he calls it, "Waddles Hoot Toque".  This pattern should be available in December.  Here is a little preview:

It is hard to see, but there are earflaps and a deeper back to the toque, a la Hoot & Twiga Toques.  There are also I-cord ties with bright orange pom poms!

My next toque will also be a Hamster Toque; no photos yet!

I have a very simple cap & matching cardigan pattern in the works, Baby Abernathy Cardigan & Cap.  Both are in testing and will be available in December, as well.  Both are seamless, simple, easy to knit up and have a vintage feel.  Here is Scarlett's Cap:

Sizes Preemie to 6 years!

Much more to come!!

Don't forget about the Gift-A-Long:  25% off all Little Lamby Knits Indie Patterns from November 1-15, 2013, as well, as many other patterns from other designers!! Enter the code giftalong  at checkout! 

Vintage Baby Set - Knit Now Issue 15

Vintage Baby Set
Knit Now Magazine, Issue 15

Description:  Not long ago, most infants took their naps on the porch, in their bassinets or prams. My mum had such a pram that I took leisurely naps in among the fresh air and warm sun. The Vintage Baby Set was created as a throw back to that time when little ones needed a complete outfit to keep them warm and dry. It features an easy fair isle pattern and a twisted rib bodice on the cardigan for an heirloom feel.

Cardigan: Body is worked from the bottom up, flat, seamed at the shoulders. Sleeves are worked flat, seamed and sewn into place.

Leggings: Leggings have a folded waistband with an I-cord tie, knit seamlessly, in the round. Short rows across backside with a gusset. Each leg is worked seamlessly, in the round.

Bonnet: Bonnet is worked from the forehead to the crowd, seamlessly and flat. Chin strap is in garter stitch.

Sizes:  3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months

Rating: Easy to Intermediate

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Twisted sts, fair isle/ stranded colourwork, knitting flat and in the round, seaming.

Yarn Requirements:  Yarn Love's Marianne Dashwood
                                    Main Color; Allure:  3(3, 4, 4, 5) skeins
                                    16-20 yds each of Copper Penny & Martini

Will be available as a downloadable pattern in April 2013