Waddle, waddle! Waddles Toque Pattern

Waddles Toque

...another little toque to go along with the Hoot Toque & the Twiga Toque...

Worked from the top down, seamlessly and in the round, Waddles is quick to knit and requires only minor embellishments to finish it off!  This is a fun toque to learn some new techniques and give as a gift.

Sizes Newborn, Baby, Toddler ,Child, Adult Medium & Adult Large.

A little bit of duplicate stitch is used to shape the eye arches and beak.  Buttons for eyes are too cute!  Pom poms accentuate the I-cord ties...

Loxley is SO happy to have a new toque as he outgrew his infamous Hoot Toque!!

Check out all the info on my Ravelry Pattern page HERE.

$1 off pattern from November 20-22, 2013. Discount applied at checkout. Happy knitting!

 Waddles Toque Pattern PDF  $4   

Mermaid's Lagoon

Mermaid's Lagoon

I have had this beautiful yarn from Colour Adventures for a while now and wanted to create the perfect pattern for it!

Description: Mermaids Lagoon is a cardigan that is worked from the top down, seamlessly and flat. It features raglan shaping, cap sleeves and an A-line shape. The upper bodice has a “pearl” pattern with a “net” waist band and “fish scale lace” on the lower body. Button bands are picked up at each front edge and buttons are applied on a little more than half of the band, beginning at the neck edge.

It is a quick and easy little girl’s cardigan that is a great introductory to new techniques, such as, lace, textured stitches, short rows and picking up stitches.

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Ravelry Page is here!

Sizes: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) years

Rating: Advanced beginner 

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Textured sts, basic increases, lace, short rows

Yarn Requirements:

Colour Adventures Dia Worsted; 218 yards (199 meters), 100 grams, 100% Merino Wool. 
Sample shown in: Glacier (C1), Blue Bell (C2) & Ocean (C3), in Size 4 years, on a small 6yr old 
1 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years 
C1 (Upper Body) - 80 (100, 110, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155)yards 
                        75 (95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145)meters 

C2 (Waistband & Trim) - 70 (85, 90, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135)yards 
65 (80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 115, 125)meters 

C3 (Lower Body) - 150 (190, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300)yards 
140 (175, 185, 200, 220, 240, 255, 275)meters

Mermaid's Lagoon Pattern PDF $6.00

Special Promo - From October 20 - 24th, receive $2 off at checkout!

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!

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.

Diana and Young Diana

Diana

Description:   “Diana and Young Diana are simple, yet stunning cardigans that are worked from the top down, seamlessly & flat, with raglan shaping. The body is worked in stockinette stitch and features a lace pattern around the neck edge, hem and cuffs to correspond with the cable & lace front edges. The cardigans meets at the front and hangs open and has a gracefully curving lower edge to create a flattering, feminine shape. Sleeves are worked seamlessly, in the round and are ¾ length for Diana, and full length for Young Diana.  Young Diana also features an optional button hole and butt at the neck.

Diana is worked in Dream in Color "Smooshy with Cashmere" and Young Diana in Dream in Color "Calm".”

Sizes:  Diana: 30-54" finished chest

Rating:  Advanced Beginner

Techniques & Stitches Used:

• Knitting seamlessly, flat and in the round
• Basic increases and decreases
• Simple Lace and Cable

Yarn Requirements:  Diana:  Fingering Weight Yarn 1000-1600 yards (Dream in Color "Smooshy with Cashmere")

Purchase Diana through Dream in Color Designs.

Young Diana

     Sizes:  Young Diana: 3 months to 10 years

Yarn Requirements: Young Diana: Worsted Weight Yarn 220-850 yard (Dream in Color "Calm")

"Young Diana" Pattern PDF - $6.00 - 

My Auntie Di was a huge inspiration to me growing up, teaching me how to sew and quilt.  Thank you, Auntie Di!