April 06, 2007
Blustery pattern
To fit size: (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) inches
Finished size: (33, 35, 37, 39, 41) (43, 45, 47, 49, 51) inches
A neat and tidy button-through vest. Has a small single pocket, and optional tubular cast- ons and offs to all ribbed edges. Easy to wear, easy to make - what could be nicer?
Knit in a DK weight wool blend. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK is a wool/microfibre/cashmere blend with a stated tension of 22 sts x 30 rows to 4". 50gm (110m [119 yards]) (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Gauge: After blocking, 22 sts and 30 rows in St st, to 10 cm (4 inches) using 4 mm needles.
Skills: Knit and purl stitches, ribbing, tubular cast on, tubular (sewn) cast off, buttonholes, increases, decreases, picking up stitches
NB: Read more about the tubular cast on method here.
And more about the tubular (sewn) cast off method here.
More about buttonholes here.
£3.00 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 0.35Mb
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December 03, 2006
Flicca pattern
To fit bust: 32-34: [36-38: 40-42: 42-44: 44-46] inches
Finished size: 36.5 [40: 44: 47.5: 53: 58] inches
A cozy winter cardigan coat, quick to knit on large needles. The a-line shaping and bell sleeves come from an all-over graduated rib. A shaw collar is reinforced with ribbon trim on the inside neck. No buttons on the original, but they're easy to add if you prefer.
Knit in a chunky weight wool blend. Sirdar 'Click' is a wool/acrylic blend with a stated tension of 14 st x 19 rows to 4". 50gm (75m [81 yards]) 19 [22: 24: 25: 28: 31] balls
Gauge: After blocking, 12 sts and 15 rows in K1 P1 rib, to 10 cm (4 inches) using 7 mm needles.
Skills: Knit and purl stitches, decreases, picking up stitches, short rows.
£3.50 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 0.75Mb
For more photos, see my previous entry here.
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May 23, 2006
Cherry pattern
Or buy it with your yarn at Get Knitted.
Sizes to fit bust 32 [34: 36: 38: 40] inches
Finished size 33 [35: 37: 39: 41] inches
A neat, sweet summer cardigan with short, slightly full sleeves, defined at the waist with a drawstring tie. Ribbed cuffs and hem. Textured with an all-over ‘little birds’ cable pattern. Button and press-stud fastening. Wear with a full, 50s-style skirt, capri pants, or style like Katherine Hepburn with Oxford bags.
Knit in Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton - 50gm (100m [109 yards]) 6 [6: 7: 7: 8] balls
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows in cable pattern to 10 cm (4 inches) using 4 mm needles.
£3.50 - on payment you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file.
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January 22, 2006
Jess pattern
Sizes to fit bust 32-34: [36-38: 40-42: 42-44: 44-46] inches
Finished size: 35: [37: 40: 43: 45] inches
A useful, between-seasons jacket. It's a quick knit on large needles, and there's plenty to keep you interested with the hemmed cuffs, basketweave stitch pattern, buttonholes and integrated button bands. The stitch pattern makes a stretchy fabric which gently hugs, giving the jacket its fit.
Knit in Elle yarns Pure New Wool - an all-purpose superwash merino DK, which knits up at 22 st x 30 rows on 4mm needles. 50gm (100m [109 yards]) 12 [13: 14: 15: 16] balls
Gauge: After blocking, 12 sts and 16 rows in basketweave pattern and yarn held double, to 10 cm (4 inches) using 8 mm (US 11) needles.
Skills: Knit and purl stitches, knitting a hem, slipped stitches, buttonholes, decreases, picking up stitches
You can find a tutorial for easy crocheted buttoncovers here
£3.50 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 1.5Mb
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January 21, 2006
Sock set
Patterns for Badcaul, Nautilus (scroll down) and Giotto are now available, individually (follow the links above) or as a set
Size: women's medium
All the patterns are written for magic loop technique, but would convert easily to dpns. The Giotto socks use no cable needle, and Badcaul is perfect for practising cabling without a cable needle - the cabled stitch is slipped, so it doesn't 'want' to run. If you're using magic loop technique, make sure your circular needle has a smooth join before attempting Giotto or Nautilus, or you will end up cursing just as I did.
All knit in 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (I used Koigu, lucky me) on 2.25mm needles at 15 sts and 20 rows over stocking stitch to 10 cm (2 inches)
£4 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 2.3Mb
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January 14, 2006
Pippa pattern
Sizes to fit bust 32 [35: 38: 41: 44]
Finished size 35: [38: 41: 44: 47] inches)
I have to tell you I love this cardigan. It is perfect for work, even on days when I have meetings. It is also perfect for any occasion when one wants to look a little less than casual - Sunday lunch with Gran, for example. It draws compliments on every outing. So very comforting to wear, and the little cables make flattering vertical stripes which extend down through the cuffs. With a silk camisole underneath, and pearl buttons on top, I couldn't ask for a stitch more luxury if I was a millionaire.
I won't pretend it's a quick knit; there are a lot of stitches. If you invest the time and a lovely yarn, though, you'll treat yourself to a timeless cardigan to love for years.
Knit in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (10 [10: 11: 11: 12] balls) on 3.25mm (US 3) needles at 28 sts to 20cm (4 inches).
Skills: Ribbing, stocking stitch, twisted stitch pattern, increases, decreases, knitting through the back loop, picking up stitches
£3.50 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 1.5Mb
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November 26, 2005
Jemima pattern
A simple, comforting raglan in an easy fit. Slightly longer sleeves for extra coziness, and a flattering wide neck with shoulder opening to set off pretty buttons. Tipped with a contrast colour, a classic piece that will be a useful addition to any wardrobe.
Sizes to fit bust 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 inches.
edit to add
Knit in RYC Cashsoft DK, (7 [7: 8: 8: 9: 9] balls including trim), on 5mm (US 8) needles at 18 sts to 20cm (4 inches).
More pictures here.
Skills: Tubular cast on (optional), ribbing, stocking stitch, increases, decreases, knitting through the back loop, picking up stitches around neck, sewn buttonholes, basic crochet
£3 - you will be sent a link to download the pattern as an electronic (pdf) file, approx 2Mb
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September 20, 2005
Trudie
Trudie, started 7 Aug 05 finished 8 Sept 05
Pattern: My own, available from Hipknits.
Yarn: Hipknits silk
Petals, and insect wings. In seaweed green and a rich deep purple, it put me in mind of peacocks, and scarab beetles. It feels refined, precious, cool and heavy against the skin.
Edit: a couple more pictures added, as requested by Francoise:
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August 21, 2005
Claude pattern
For more pictures see my previous post. The type of buttonhole described in the pattern is elaborated on here - but of course you can use your preferred buttonhole method.
Sizes to fit bust 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 inches.
Skills: Stocking (stockinette) stitch, moss (seed) stitch, increases, decreases, cables, buttonholes.
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