Sunday, December 29, 2019

Frome Cowl



Whenever traveling, I love finding those special and out of the way spots that just takes your breath away. Frome, a small village, located on the west coast of Jamaica, is one of those spots.
This cowl is named Frome because, like the village, it is beautiful in its simplicity. It’s perfect for a beginner or experienced knitter looking for a quick finish project.

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PATTERN NOTES
Frome is a fun cowl worked in the round in a simple mosaic stitch pattern. Never worked mosaic pattern before? This is a great beginner-friendly pattern. Mix and match your two favorite colors for your perfect combination.


CUSTOMIZE IT!
In the instructions for this pattern, I’ve included a chart to help you modify the pattern for your gauge. The amount of yarn required will change.









Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate
Finished Measurement: 10.5” tall x 30” circumference 

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud DK OR Valley Yarns Sunderland (100% Baby Alpaca; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams): SFN10 Natural (MC) 2 skeins, CQ99 Rhubard (CC) 1 skein
Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) 24” circular
Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st
Extras: Yarn needle, stitch markers

xo
Tian





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Friday, December 20, 2019

Last Minute Gift Ideas for crocheters and kniters



LOOKING FOR SOME LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR CROCHETERS + KNITTERS?


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Swanswick Hat


One skein, make it your own.
Cozy and easy, it knits up really fast. This hat makes the perfect project for waiting in the carpool line or just a quiet night of Netflix. Relax and knit!

CUSTOMIZE IT!
In the instructions for this pattern, I’ve included a chart to help you modify the pattern for your gauge. The amount of yarn required will change.






PATTERN NOTES
Swanswick Hat, worked from the brim up, is a fun stockinette stitch hat broken up with simple lace bands.
This hat is perfect for a beginner or experienced knitter looking for a quick finish project.

Skill Level: Easy
Finished Head Circumference: 16 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)”

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Knit Picks Muse Tonal (100% Superwash Merino; 114 yards 104 meters/100 grams): 27847 Visionary Hand Painted (1 skein)
Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular, US size 8 (5.0 mm) set of DPNs, circular needles one or two sizes smaller for brim
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles (blocked)
Extras: Yarn needle, stitch markers (4 total, 1 in a different color)

Quansoo Pullover

2019 was a wild year... or was it just me? With only a couple of weeks to go before we start the new decade, I just wanted to say Thank You for all your support.


Quansoo Pullover, my new sweater pattern, is now live on Ravelry. If you’re looking for an easy pullover with a fun cable, especially for this season of knitting for yourself, check it out. I love this design because as we're heading into the season of get-togethers, this sweater will be the perfect take-along piece since the back and front are worked separately. 

So, you can take the BACK, which is miles and miles of stockinette to the party and work on the FRONT when the kids are still in bed and you have a few minutes with your coffee.

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I really love the fit, even with all my bumps and lumps, and being on the margins of plus size. I definitely want to make another but you know I’m rubbish with picking colors. I never thought green was my color. What other colors have I been avoiding? What color would you choose?



PATTERN: Quansoo Pullover
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZES: Finished bust size 32 (37, 41, 45, 49) 53, 57, 61, 65 {69, 73}” to fit bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56, 60 {64, 68}”

5” positive ease recommended.
Sample
shown in size 37”.

MATERIALS:
YARN: Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted (100% Fine Highland Superwash Wool; 221 yards 202 meters/100 grams): 19019 Arctic Heather (5 (5, 6, 6, 7) 7, 8, 8, 9 {9, 10} balls)
NEEDLES: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 24-32” circular for Body; Double point needles or long circular for working Sleeves in the
rnd
EXTRAS: Markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle (cn), tapestry needle
GAUGE: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4” 10 cm in St st (blocked)

PATTERN NOTES
Quansoo Pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The back is worked in plain stockinette with a fun cable panel on the front. Shoulders are seamed and then stitches picked up to work sleeves from the top down in the round using short rows to shape sleeve caps.

The pullover is finished with a funnel neck. Slip first stitch of each row knitwise for easy seaming.
Center Cable Panel is charted only.


So, what are you stitching on? I love hearing from you and supporting you. Just leave a comment. If I can support you, I want to help.
xo
Tian