Willoughby...

Willoughby Jacket & Longies

This was a couple of years in the making due to various delays!  I am SO happy with both patterns and am making a new set for the new baby :)  In Malabrigo Rios; so soft!

Sizes  3 months to 6 years

(Loxley is squished into a smaller size! He didn't want to take it off!)

Sample shown in size 2 years (on a 4 year old) in Three Irish Girls Sprinvale Super Merino.

Both jacket & longies are seamless and feature an easy to remember, circle cable pattern.  This makes a very squishy little set!

Awesome wooden buttons from Anny May Craft Supplies on Etsy. LOVE these buttons!

Ribbed Longies are so warm and cozy and hug little legs nicely.  

Willoughby Jacket & Longies  

$1.50 off each pattern from December 18-10, 2013. Discount applied at checkout.

Willoughby Jacket $5  

Willoughby Longies $5   

Solace Re-release!

Solace Cardigan

Originally published in Knit Now, Issue 24, Solace has been updated and re-released through my blog and Ravelry!

Totally seamless, top down with raglan shaping, Solace is enjoyable to knit and you will only have a few ends to weave in!...and maybe a button to sew on!  Worsted or Aran weight yarn also makes it a quicker knit than most cardigans.

Rounded front edges adds style but also a nice shape that looks good on a variety of body types.

A simple slip stitch pattern is worked throughout with wide ribbed bands for a classic feel.

Sizes XS-XXL, finished bust of 30"-54", included 0-2" of positive ease.

$2 off Solace Cardigan Pattern from December 11-13, 2013.  Discount is applied at checkout.  Happy knitting!  

Solace Cardigan Pattern PDF  $6

Etta Re-release

Etta

Re-released December 2013.

Originally published in Knit Now magazine, Issue 18, February 2013

As always, India is my model!  This tunic is a size medium, which fits India comfortably, even with layering.

Etta is worked seamlessly, in the round, from the neck down.  There is no seaming!  I used Artesano Aran which is wonderfully soft and knit up very quickly.

Sizing is from XS-XXL; Finished Chest measurements of 32"-56".  The tunic is meant to be worn with 2-4" of positive ease (better to layer with!)

Raglan shaping is worked from the neck down.  The cables and lace are on the reverse side as well as the front. but the back can be worked entirely in stotckinette stitch, if desired.

Etta is great to wear over a long skirt, jeans, or leggings!

 *** Enjoy $1 off Etta Pattern from December 8-11, 2013.  Discount applied at checkout! Happy knitting :)  ***

Etta Tunic Pattern PDF  $6 

Solace Cardigan

Solace Cardigan

Description:  A super comfy cardigan that is worked from the top down, seamlessly and flat.  Features an all over slip stitch pattern and wide ribbed bands.  Curved front and back edges make it stylish and wearable for many shapes and sizes.  

Sizes: XS - 3XL : Finished Chest sizes of 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”

76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm

Rating: Advanced Beginner; you need to be able to keep track of slip stitch patterns on front, sleeve, back, sleeve and front.

Techniques & Stitches Used: 

* Basic knit/purl/slip sts

* Provisional cast on

* Picking up sts

Yarn Requirements: 

1634 - 2542 yards (1494 - 2324 m)

Available in Knit Now Magazine, Issue 24, July 2013.

Will be available for purchase through the blog and Ravelry in November 2013.

Happy knitting!

Kenjin セージ

Kenjin

Sample size 6 months, shown in "Summer Sky", copyright Dream in Color

Description:  Kenjin is a lovely unisex, asymmetrical cardigan that is worked seamlessly, from the bottom up.  It features a slanted rib pattern on the back and front and stockinette stitch sleeves.  

This pattern is available on Ravelry or through Dream in Color for $5.50.

Sizes:  3(6, 12, 18)months & 2(4, 6, 8, 10)years

Rating: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Slanted cable pattern, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, basic increases and decreases

Yarn Requirements:  1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5) skeins Dream in Color Classy with Cashmere - 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon - 210 yds per 4 oz skein

Sample size in 6 years, not sure of the color, but it is a dark teal with almost black patches.

Kenjin means "sage" (セージ) in Japanese.  

I try to name most of my designs after family members, however "Sage", the name of my first son, is a very popular knitting pattern name!  At the time of knitting the sample, my daughter was flying out to Japan (I received the yarn the day she flew out!) and therefore a Japanese name seemed appropriate.

Autumn Road

Autumn Road Tunic

This sample is actually my prototype!  It is close to a size 4 in the pattern and Scarlett is 5.5yrs here, so it doesn't have much ease. It cold comfortably fit a 2 yr old as a little dress.

The sleeves are puffed a lot more in the pattern than in this sample.  They feature sweet little garter stitch ties.

A-line shape, with increases on either side of the front and back sections are fun little details.

The buttons and holes are located on the left front raglan edge.

Description:  “The Autumn Road Tunic was designed with my little girls in mind. They love stripes, lots of colors and fancy details like puffed sleeves and ribbons. This cute little tunic is worked seamlessly and flat, from the neck down and then joined in the round after the buttonholes are worked. It features raglan shaping, gathers along the sleeve caps, and increases along the front and back panels. Sleeves are kept short and are gathered at the cuff where garter stitch ties are worked. The neck edge, hem and cuffs are worked in garter stitch with a contrasting color to add a pop of color. The striping pattern is optional and is great for using smaller amounts of yarn. 
“The Autumn Road Tunic is sure to become a go-to favorite!”

Sizes: 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months & 4, 6, 8, 10 years
Finished Chest:  16[17, 18, 19, 21, 23 25, 26.5, 28]"

Rating: Advanced Beginner

Yarn Requirements:  Sport Weight Yarn; I used Knit Picks Shine Sport in Cream, Hollyberry, Leapfrog, Willow, Sycamore & Hydrangea.  Some of those colors are now discontinued, but they have new ones that are really close.
MC (Cream) - 130[140, 155, 170, 235, 310, 380, 470, 570] yards
CC1 (Hollyberry) - 40[50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120]yards
CC2, 3, 4, 5 - 25[30, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 95, 105] yards each color

• Pattern includes both imperial and metric measurements, schematic, striping layout.
• Stripes are optional;  Check on Ravlery to see all the beautiful variations that my wonderful testers came up with

Available for $5.00 - 

Etta Tunic

Etta - Women's Tunic 
Knit Now Magazine, Issue 18

My sample is in size M, with a finished chest measurement of 40".

This sample and pattern went together so quickly and easily.  No issues!  For once, I didn't have to rip anything out or start over.  I love it when this happens; sweet!  I can't wait to wear this layered over a long sleeved T-shirt; the perfect way to stay warm and toasty :)

My first cover photo!

The pattern model is wearing Etta with 2" of positive ease

India is wearing Etta with 7" of positive ease

Cables are the same on the back, making Etta reversible.

Onto the details:

Description: A cozy, cabled tunic that is worked from the top down, seamlessly with raglan shaping.  Cables are on the front and back.

Sizes: XS -3X

Finished Chest Sizes:     32 [36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56]" / 71[78.5, 86, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127]cm

Rating: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Techniques & Stitches Used:  

• Must be able to read a chart or follow written charted directions\
• Basic Increases & Decreases
• Stockinette stitch, in the round (knit every round)

Yarn Requirements:  Artesano Aran, C969 Ash; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) Skeins

In about 4 months, Etta will be for sale as an individual pattern from my blog & Ravelry Pattern store.