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 

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   

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.

Little Willow ~ New Pattern

Little Willow

Description:  “Little Willow is a unisex jacket worked in Lotus Yarns Tibetan Cloud, a light worsted weight yarn. It is worked seamlessly and flat, from the bottom up with the sleeves worked separately and joined to be worked with the body, right up to the top of the hood.

“The jacket features a simple, yet interesting, zigzag moss stitch pattern with wide garter
stitch hem, cuffs, front double breasted overlap, and hood bands. There is 2-4” (5-10cm) of positive
ease for a generous and roomy fit.

“My Little Willow is a sweet little thing that loves to pop on a comfy sweater and go
exploring.”

Sizes: 3[6, 12, 18] months & 2[4, 6, 8, 10] years

Rating: Advanced Beginner

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Garter Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, Make 1 Left & Right, Knit, Purl, Grafting (a three needle bind off would also work),

Yarn Requirements:  Lotus Yarns Tibetan Cloud Worsted or any light worsted weight yarn (some dk weights will work)

Pattern Notes:

• Jacket is worked from the bottom up, seamlessly and flat
• Sleeves are worked flat, then seamed and joined to be worked with the body
• Raglan shaping is used to join sleeves to body
• This is a double breasted jacket with a front overlap of 3-5” (7.5-12.5cm)
• Hood is worked from the neck up, seamlessly, with inc’s along back
• Hood border is worked by picking up stitches along hood edge

Sample Shown in Size 6 years on a 6 year old child

Willow is my little sweety and I am so happy that she loves her new hoodie.  This will last her a long while and will be passed down and then stored away for her little ones some day......

When she was a wee baby, we used to play Paul McCartney's Little Willow to her.  It is still one of her favorite songs!

Check out the Little Willow Song at the end of this post.

Little Willow Pattern PDF - $6.00

Liv's Coat

This is how Lox feels about his new coat:

He is teething. But sometimes I can coax a smile out of him.

See, now he is happy :)  He loves it when I let him play the piano...

Maybe I should always let him play the piano when I am trying to take his photos for a new pattern :)

Pattern available at Knit Picks soon!

Baby Surprise Jacket

I have a few friends having babies or recently had babies, so I am in a bit of a gift knitting kick. Last night, I put the finishing touches on a Baby Surprise Jacket designed by the late Elizabeth Zimmerman. She was a true knitting engineer and her genius, simple, classic knits live on. I recommend her books for knitters of all levels as she has a clever way of knitting that stretches your abilities and never fails to teach you something new. I am currently working through the Knitters Almanac and have learned so much already!

Now about the yarns I used...I love Araucania yarns for the warm colors and the fact that they are hand dyed. I picked up 1 skein of Pehuen last Spring, not knowing what I would do with it. I just loved the colors and nubbliness! But after, I had some buyers remorse as I wondered what on earth would I make with ONE skein of yarn! I pulled it out this past weekend as I was reorganizing and found some other leftover cottons that matched well. So, to the Pehuen, I added some Elann Sonata in Orchid and Rosetta. I used all of it and had to really fudge things at the end to finish up....I also used a special set of vintage buttons that my mom had bought in the '80's. So, here we have a little 100% cotton sweater for a special babe :D