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 

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.

Nicolette Pattern Release!

"Nicolette" - Sizes 0-12

Nicolette Pattern PDF $5.00 

Fom Knit Picks HERE.

This pattern went together quickly; from the prototype, to the first draft, to the testers to the final layout.  I had a wonderful group of 13 testers who quickly finished their Nicolettes and had many detailed notes for me to follow up on.  To them I say a huge THANK YOU!  This wouldn't have been possible without you :)

Nicolette is a special little top that starts out as a dress and ends as a tunic, providing a few years of wear.  The sizes are in ranges: 0-1[1-4, 2-6, 4-8, 6-10, 8-12] years.  If you want a dress, you chose the range where your little one fits at the smallest point.  For example, for a 1yr old,  you could chose size 0-4 for a tunic or 1-4 for a dress. 

Nicolette is knit seamlessly from the top down, raglan shaing, an eyelet waistband for a ribbon tie, feather & fan lace for the cuffs and hem.  Feminine and fun to knit!

This pattern is available on this blog, through Ravelry and in a few week, Knit Picks.  The mauve/rose/grey sample is Knit Picks Chroma Worsted; a lovely & soft wool/nylon blend.  The nay/purlple sample is Noro Silk Garden.

"Nicolette" -$5.00 

Nicolette

"Nicolette"

Soon to be available on the blog and through Knit Picks Independent Designer Program.

I used Knit Picks Chroma yarn in color "Regency".  One size needle; US 7 (4.5mm) circulars.

Knit seamlessly from the top down, flat, then in the round, Nicolette features an asymmetrical buttoned closure, raglan shaping, eyelet waistband for a ribbon tie, feather & fan lace on the hem and cuffs.

Very simple dress to last more than one season :)

Raveled here!

Likin' It

I met a very talented lady on Ravelry a few years ago and was always in awe of her designs.  She has such a natural creativity that is simple and beautiful, all at once.  I *wish* I could knit like she does!  I just completed a test knit for one of her patterns and it was so much fun!  Likin' It is a top down, seamless tunic that is knit on the bias.  I love bias knitting; it is always so flattering.

This is how the tunic looks on myself.  I need to find something better to go underneath that doesn't show.

...and on India.  Who is taller by 3.5" and waaaay slimmer!

This is very flattering to so many figure types, due to it being knit on the bias. 

Likin' It Here!