tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43335450759024579762024-03-13T09:04:05.885-07:00The YarniadHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.comBlogger436125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-62940037951487752592016-08-31T10:42:00.005-07:002016-08-31T10:43:53.806-07:00Patterna Nova :: Jeera & Tree Rings<div style="text-align: left;">
Well, hi! It's been awhile! I took a little break from pattern-posting this summer in favor of hanging out with the kids (and also sewing...), but I can assure you that I've been busy cooking up lots of new designs for the coming cooler seasons. The first of these are being released in conjunction with <a href="http://www.missbabs.com/">Miss Babs</a>, whose delicious <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/miss-babs-fall-2016">Fall 2016 collection</a> came out last Friday. There are lots of lovelies in the set and some designers I greatly admire, and I'm honored to be amongst them! I'm thrilled to have two designs in the collections, and first up is Jeera:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jeera">Jeera</a> is a shawl-cowl hybrid done in a simple textured stitch pattern and garter stitch and it uses the most gorgeous colorway of Miss Babs Keira yarn. The specs...<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>23”/ 58.5 cm circumference at top opening, 15.25”/ 38.75 cm height at center, 45.5”/ 115.5 cm circumference at bottom opening<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>Miss Babs Keira (100% superwash merino; 560 yards/8.3 oz), 1 skein, shown in Cumin and Thunderstorm, or 560 yards/512 meters fingering weight yarn.<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, at least 24”/ 60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge <br />
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<b>Gauge: </b>19 stitches and 37 rows = 4”/10 cm square in pattern, blocked<br />
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Tree Rings is a scallop-edged, crescent-shaped shawl that takes either one or two of Miss Babs' generous skeins of Yowza yarn, depending on which size you choose. The specs for this one...<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>Small (Large) - 49.25”/125 cm (79.75”/202.5 cm) length along top edge, 13.5”/34.25 cm (21.5”/54.5 cm) height at center<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>Miss Babs Yowza (100% superwash merino; 560 yards/8 oz), 1 (2) skeins,
shown in Muslin (Cacao), or 500 yards/ 823 meters (1050 yards/ 960
meters) worsted weight yarn.<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 7 4.5 mm circular needle, at least 40”/100 cm<br />
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<b>Gauge: </b>16 sts & 35 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, slightly blocked
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For more information on Jeera and Tree Rings, you can check them out on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jeera">here</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tree-rings-5">here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-68961502002097241672016-04-01T09:35:00.004-07:002016-04-24T20:16:19.908-07:00Patternum Novum :: Phosphoro<div style="text-align: left;">
Simple, soothing garter stitch meets stripes and fun colors. We’ve heard
this story before. But Phosphoro combines the well-known and well-loved
garter stripe duo with an interesting construction that creates the
perfect triangular shawl shape and intersecting lines. Because there are
no stitch or row-count-specific patterns to worry about, Phosphoro is
very easily modified to suit any weight of yarn, and instructions are
included in the pattern to make those mods as simple as can be. Grab a
set of four colors – neons, neutrals, gradient, anything – and have fun
creating and wearing this simple and striking wrap.</div>
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>64”/ 162.5 cm wingspan; 27”/ 68.5 cm height at center
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<b>Yarn: </b>The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering (75% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5%
Nylon; 390 yds/ 357 m per 101g); 1 skein each of Bashful/pink (C1),
Lightning Bug/neon green (C2), Twill/natural (C3), and Corduroy/ green
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Or, 4 colors of fingering weight yarn: 380 yds/ 350 m of C1, 150 yds/ 135m of C2, 100 yds/ 90 m of C3, and 300 yds/ 275 m of C4<br />
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Also shown slightly modified in Plucky Knitter Traveler Aran in
French Laundry (C1), Haberdasher (C2), Registry (C3), and Stone’s Throw
(C4) on US 9/ 5.5mm needles. Finished measurements: 68.75”/ 174.5 cm
wingspan and 26.5”/ 67.5 cm height at center.<br />
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Some time ago, I was lucky enough to get my hands on seven skeins of Anzula Luxury Fibers' <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/anzula-cricket">Cricket</a> yarn -- a lovely DK/light worsted combo of cashmere, and nylon. Seven skeins and six colors and a hint of an idea for a cowl set that showed off the versatility of the yarn with different knitting techniques. And today I am thrilled to release the resulting collection into the wild.</div>
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Ars Natura is a set of four nature-inspired cowls that show off different techniques in a very simple setting (read: knit in the round, no shaping). These cowls are reversible and twisted (using a <i>super</i> simple technique when finishing that I've included step by step instructions and photos for), making them cushy and warm and (I dare say) really pretty. I've linked the full set of cowls above, but each one is also available as an individual download (though you get a big discount if you buy them together!).<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anthos">Anthos</a> (<i>flower</i> in Greek) - $5 - has little Scandinavian flowers colorblocked with fat stripes...<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cruces">Cruces</a> (Latin for <i>crosses</i>) - $5 - has more stranded colorwork: a very, very simple little cross pattern...<br />
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and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keras">Keras</a> (<i>horn</i>) - $5 - <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-En-zMV9PrcI/VpAIvzbswUI/AAAAAAAACfs/3MzLEgM-ioE/s1600/cruces%2B-%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a>features beautiful Staghorn cables twisting their way around.<br />
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For more information on Ars Natura and the patterns within, including the specific yardage requirements, needle sizes, finished measurements, etc., you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/ars-natura">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Ars Natura discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-17344192300734079052016-01-08T10:56:00.002-08:002016-01-08T10:56:16.831-08:00Patternum Novum :: Versus<div style="text-align: left;">
Way back in November, before our family embarked on an epic journey to the Southeast to visit friends and family and (gasp!) even relax on the beach a little bit, I released a shawl pattern that is really a favorite of mine. I mean, I know I say that about everything I design, but this time I really mean it. Garter stitch, stripes, an asymmetrical triangular shape, eyelets...these are a few of my favorite things. I loved it so much, I did two versions. I really didn't mean for it to take so long to update here on the ol' blog, but with the baby crawling around and the holidays and all, I seem to be dropping packets right and left! But at long last, here it is...</div>
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Versus is really about opposites. Take a light and a dark or a neon and a
neutral, knit an eyeleted, stripey triangle, then join a thick,
perpendicular extension that is a negative of the original pattern.
Versus begins with a single stitch and is knit in one piece with two
skeins of fingering weight yarn all in garter stitch, save for the rows
of eyelets occasionally placed throughout. Simple increases and
decreases and one strategically placed cast on form contradicting lines,
and the perfect unsymmetrical triangular shape to wrap up in. Notes on
modification have been included at the end of the pattern, as well as
instructions for a three-color version.<br />
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The specs...<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>64”/ 162.5 cm wingspan; 27”/ 68.5 cm height at center
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<b>Yarn: </b>2 colors of fingering weight yarn: 420 yds/ 385 m of MC and 300 yds/ 275 m of CC <br /><em>Two-color version shown in:</em>
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Merino; 420 yds/ 384 m per 114g); 1
skein each of Faded Parka, green (MC), and Fluoro Rose, pink (CC) <br />OR, 3 colors of fingering weight yarn: 390 yds/ 357 m of MC, 290 yds/ 267 m of CC, and 115 yds/ 105 m of a 3rd color <br /><em>Three-color version shown in:</em>
The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering (75% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5% Nylon;
390 yds/ 357 m per 101g); 1 skein each of Lonesome Highway/ grey (MC),
Twill/ natural (CC), and Lightning Bug/ neon green (3rd color)<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, at least 24”/ 60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge <br />
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<b>Gauge: </b>18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch
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For more information on Versus, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kallisti">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Versus discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-79606902781896845712015-10-14T11:38:00.000-07:002015-10-14T11:38:04.346-07:00Patternum Novum :: Kallisti Cowl<div style="text-align: left;">
I'm very pleased to say that I've had the opportunity to team up with Jackie of <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/">Luna Grey Fiber Arts</a> again -- I had a <i>great </i>time working with her on <a href="http://www.theyarniad.com/2014/02/patternum-novum-luna-viridis.html">Luna Viridis</a> and <a href="http://www.theyarniad.com/2015/02/patternum-novum-sidere-shawl.html">Sidere</a>, so much so that I was itching to get my hands on some more of her gorgeous yarn to design with! For this new pattern/ <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/collections/knitting-kits/products/kallisti-cowl-kit-pattern-yarn">kit</a> (FYI, read to the end because we're doing a giveaway... :) ), I used her super soft, super squishy bulky weight yarn, Apollo. And I am so happy I did. Here it is, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kallisti">Kallisti Cowl</a>:</div>
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Kallisti (which means <i>most beautiful</i> and is a title of Artemis) is a sort of huntress inspired piece that is a hybrid in a few different ways. It's part shawl, part cowl...part semi-circle, part triangle...knit partially flat and partially in the round. It's a twist on my usual shawl-cowl designs, and it is definitely the quickest one to knit and coziest one to wear. I'm in love with how the hand dyed yarn looks both in the simple Stockinette part and especially in the giant bobbles along the border.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>20.5”/ 52 cm circumference at top opening; 19”/
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<b>Yarn: </b>Luna Grey Fiber Arts Apollo (100% Merino Wool; 106 yds/ 97 m per 100g); 2 skeins in Emerald <br />Or, 210 yds/ 190 m of a bulky weight yarn<br />
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And the giveaway? Jackie will be giving away a <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/collections/knitting-kits/products/kallisti-cowl-kit-pattern-yarn">Kallisti kit</a> (yarn + pattern both) to one lucky winner -- you can check it out and <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/pages/kallisti-cowl-kit-giveaway">enter to win here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For more information on Kallisti, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kallisti">on Ravelry here</a> and <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/collections/knitting-kits/products/kallisti-cowl-kit-pattern-yarn">on the Luna Grey Fiber Arts site here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Kallisti discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-87514465757013078692015-09-18T09:10:00.000-07:002015-09-18T09:13:25.868-07:00Patternum Novum :: Pommier Vest<div style="text-align: left;">
Happy Friday! Today, I have a couple of things to share with you. First is a new pattern. Second is my annual birthday BOGO sale, in celebration of my birthday tomorrow, which I'd rather just skip and stay 34 for a few more years, but that isn't really possible under the current laws of physics/ the space-time continuum, etc. etc. But at least you get a free pattern out of the deal! :) Just read to the end to find out more. So first up, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pommier-vest">Pommier</a>:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pommier-vest">Pommier</a> is a fun vest I cooked up forever ago to use two stunning colors of Anzula's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/anzula-for-better-or-worsted">For Better or Worsted</a> yarn. The body is worked from the top down in Stockinette stitch and knits up quite quickly in worsted weight on size 7 needles -- a simple i-cord lines the armhole openings, and stitches are picked up around the vests opening to create a big, cushy collar in two-color Brioche Stitch. Now, I was a bit intimidated by Brioche Stitch until I designed this vest -- all those new terms freaked me out! But, seriously, it is <i>not</i> that hard. And I've included a full photo tutorial in the pattern to prove it to you. Because it looks <i>really</i> cool once it's done. Anyway, Pommier also features a slight racerback, just to give it a little something extra.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”/ 71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm; Length from back neck to hem, excluding collar: 22.75 (23.25, 24, 24.25,
25, 25.25, 25.75, 26, 26.25)”/ 56.5 (58.5, 60, 61, 62.5, 63.5, 65.5,
66, 66.5) cm <br />
<i>Sample is shown in size 32” / 81.5 cm with 2”/ 5 cm of negative ease. Positive ease would also look great.</i><br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>Anzula Luxury Fibers For Better or Worsted (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere,
10% Nylon; 200 yds / 183 m per 115g); 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins
in Navy (MC) and 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in Candy Apple (CC)
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570, 640, 685, 755, 825, 890, 935) m (MC) and 200 (200, 225, 225, 225,
225, 250, 250, 250) yds / 185 (185, 205, 205, 205, 205, 230, 230, 230) m
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<b>Gauge: </b>18 sts & 24 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in St st; 15 sts & 36 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Brioche St<br />
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And how about that <b>SALE</b>? Well, I've stuck a birthday-specific coupon code in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pommier-vest">Pommier's Ravelry page</a> -- just add two patterns to your cart, enter that code, and it will deduct the price of the less expensive pattern. The sale will be going on from now until the end of my birthday tomorrow (11:59pm Pacific time on September 19th), so go, go!</div>
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For more information on Pommier, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pommier-vest">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Safrani discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-81182328904904996932015-08-14T10:03:00.000-07:002015-08-14T10:03:03.223-07:00Patternum Novum :: Safrani Cardigan<div style="text-align: left;">
Since I first released my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/indicum-pullover">Indicum Pullover</a> three (!!!) years ago, I couldn't stop thinking about turning it into a cardigan. I thought the pretty scoop neck and corrugated ribbing would be perfect for such a garment, and cardigans are always such a versatile clothing option. But, as often happens, life, designing, other projects got in the way. But now, I am so happy to say that my dreams of a cardiganized Indicum have finally been realized. Let me introduce you to Safrani: </div>
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Safrani (Greek for <i>saffron</i>), was inspired by Indicum -- it has the same top-down construction, scoop neck shaped with short rows, two-color corrugated ribbing (which is easy! I'll prove it to you in the pattern), and easy fit. But, let me tell you, re-doing the math to make this pullover into a cardigan was <i>much</i> more involved that I thought it would be. It probably would have been easier to just start from scratch, but I really wanted to keep Indicum's specific design details intact, so I pressed on. Anyway, Safrani also has 3/4 length sleeves that end in an optional little puff, which I think is cute, but may not be for everyone. For this cardi, I used a fingering weight yarn (Malabrigo Sock) knit at a looser-than-normal gauge for a super lightweight knit that is perfect for transitional weather!<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>B<b></b>ust: 28.25 (32, 36.25, 40, 44.25, 48, 52.25, 56)”/ 72 (81.5,
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hem: 24.25 (24.5, 25.75, 26.25, 26.75, 27.5, 28, 28.25)”/ 61.5 (62,
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<em>A note on fit:</em> Safrani is shown in shown worn with 2” of
negative ease, however, because the model (me) had a baby in the last
year, this is a bit more than intended. :) I still think this fit works
with this cardigan, however I also think it would work with no ease or a
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<b>Yarn: </b>MC: Malabrigo Yarn Sock (100% Merino; 440 yds/402 m per 100g); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in color 803 Ochre <br />Or, 680 (770, 870, 965, 1065, 1155, 1255, 1350) yds/ 620 (705, 795, 880, 975, 1055, 1150, 1235) m of a fingering weight yarn <br />CC: Malabrigo Yarn Sock; 1 skein in color 63 Natural (CC) <br />Or, 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 75, 80) yds / 35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75) m of a fingering weight yarn<br />
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For more information on Safrani, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/safrani-cardigan">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Safrani discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-6702557998831128972015-07-29T11:13:00.002-07:002015-07-29T11:13:37.406-07:00Patterna Nova :: The Sweater Book<div class="body forum_post_body">
I am <em>very</em> excited today. Today is the release of my very
first standalone collection, my first e-book, my first book. After lots
of knitting and <em>tons</em> of math, I am so happy to be able to finally show you this labor of love. Introducing, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-sweater-book-1984">The Sweater Book</a>.<br />
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The Sweater Book is a collection of 4, you guessed it, sweater
patterns: two vests, a cardigan, and a pullover. Each one is a great
pattern on its own, but here’s the twist: these sweaters were designed
with the same yarn, at the same gauge, and with interchangeable parts. Like the pullover, but want different waist shaping and longer sleeves?
No problem! Like the shape of the simple vest, but want a lace pattern
on it and a turtleneck? No biggie! I think of it as being a sort of
“choose your adventure” style of pattern writing -- because each pattern
starts off the same way, you start knitting and the pattern will guide
you through the selection of neck shaping, stitch patterns, waist
shaping, sleeve style, etc. Each pattern is knit from the top down
(sleeves are set-in and shaped with short rows), so modifying for your
specific size is simple, too.<br />
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So let’s meet the patterns…<br />
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The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yuri-pullover">Yuri Pullover</a>
features empire waist shaping, long length in the body, a
simple-yet-striking shadow cable running down the 3/4 length sleeves,
and a turtleneck…<br />
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The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moab-vest">Moab Vest</a>
is meant to be worn hanging open without fastenings (but looks very
cool fastened with a pin as well!) and has no waist shaping, a low scoop
neck, and is done in a super simple textured stitch pattern…<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/napali-cardigan">Napali</a> is a versatile cardigan with lace panels running down the front, a high scoop neck, long sleeves, and subtle waist shaping…<br />
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And the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shasta-vest">Shasta Vest</a> has a more emphasized waist and a v-neck.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/theyarniad/shasta-vest"></a>And remember, any of the design elements mentioned above can be swapped out with others from another pattern in the collection!<br />
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All of the patterns in The Sweater Book can be purchased either
individually or together as an e-book <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfPatterns/EBook_Display.cfm?id=75208D">on the Knit Picks website</a>, and it
will be available in hard copy in a few days as well. You can see more information on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-sweater-book-1984">The Sweater Book's Ravelry page</a> as well.</div>
Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-5499723787029392522015-07-27T10:37:00.001-07:002015-07-27T10:37:15.678-07:00Patternum Novum :: Coppelia Cowl<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since I began creating my shawl-cowls, I'd always had it in mind to make one a little bigger than the rest -- more squishy, more substantial, and in a worsted-weight yarn at least...something that one could pull up around the neck and really cuddle up in. Which I realize is a little weird to release when it's still in the 100's here and just looking at these photos makes me sweat....but fall really is just around the corner, and you'll want one of these ready when those temps start dropping!</div>
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Coppelia is a substantial shawl-cowl hybrid done up in gorgeous Plucky Knitter Traveler Aran with pretty stripes and
simple construction. It begins as a semi- circular shawl but is joined
to work in the round to create a cowl with the appearance of a shawl
wrapped a few times around the neck. Simple, clean Stockinette stripes
knit up quickly in two skeins of a worsted or aran weight yarn, and an
i-cord bind off nicely finishes the bottom edge. Pretty and soft around
the neck, Coppelia can also be pulled down over the shoulders in
chillier climes. Note that<em> </em>Coppelia comes in just one size, but the width can easily
be altered by changing the number of stitches added in the increase
rows after joining to work in the round.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>21.5”/ 54.5 cm circumference at top opening; 21”/ 53.5 cm height at center; 39”/ 99 cm circumference at bottom opening
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<b>Yarn: </b>The Plucky Knitter Traveler Aran (55% Extra Fine Superwash Merino, 20%
Mulberry Silk, 15% Yak; 220 yds/ 201 m per 115g); 1 skein in Rapunzel
(gold) for MC and 1 skein in Plie (pink) for CC <br />Or, 220 yds/ 200 m each of two colors of worsted or aran weight yarn<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16-24”/ 40-60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge<br />
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<b>Gauge: </b>18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
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For more information on Coppelia, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coppelia-3">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Coppelia discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-78550939689434497722015-06-08T10:14:00.000-07:002015-06-08T10:14:02.989-07:00Patternum Novum :: Pennae ShawlWhen the gals at Anzula Luxury Fibers contacted me earlier this spring and asked if I'd be interested in creating something with their brand new yarn, Silken, I obviously jumped at the chance (duh). I have fallen in love with everything that has ever come out of the Anzula warehouse -- and that makes my job as a designer super easy! Pretty yarn? Pretty knits. Anyway, they debuted this new yarn at TNNA last week -- it's a lovely, fingering weight blend of superwash merino and tussah silk and something about it just picks up color beauuuuutifully. (Note: if you look up Silken on Ravelry, you'll see a listing for a discontinued yarn. The new Silken is similar to the old Silken, but they've reworked it a bit, and you should be able to get it at your closest Anzula supplier very soon.) So my new design, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pennae-shawl">Pennae</a>, practically designed itself.<br />
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Pennae (Latin for <i>feathers</i>) starts out with just one stitch and grows into an asymmetrical triangle composed of a block of solid garter stitch, a wavy section of alternating garter stitch and lacey stripes, and finally a thick plume of a simple-but-striking lace pattern interspersed with more little stripes. A subtle picot bind off finishes off the whole piece. I made one Pennae with two colors (seen below in the green and lavender version), and one Pennae with three (the pastel-y one). The two-color version dips into a second skein of the main color a bit (the three-color version requires just one skein of each color), but I've included instructions in the pattern on making a <i>slightly</i> smaller version with just one skein each of the main and contrast colors.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>63”/ 160 cm wingspan; 30”/ 76 cm height
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<b>Yarn: </b>690 yds/ 630 m of fingering weight yarn: 400 yds/ 366 m of MC and 260 yds/ 238 m of CC1 <i>for 2-color version</i> OR 375 yds/ 343 m of MC, 260 yds/ 238 m of CC1, and 25 yds/ 23 m of CC2 <i>for 3-color version</i> <br />
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375 yds/ 343 m per 110 g); 2 skeins of Peacock (MC) and 1 skein of
Irene (CC1) <i>for 2-color version</i>, and 1 skein each of Nimbus (MC), Seaside (CC1), and Irene (CC2) <i>for 3-color version</i><br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, at least 24”/ 60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 22 sts & 26 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter Stitch after blocking <br />
21 sts & 26 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Lace pattern after blocking <br />
<i>Meeting these exact gauges is not crucial, but any major differences will affect the size of the finished shawl.</i><br />
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For more information on Pennae, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pennae-shawl">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Pennae discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3211970/1-25#7">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-82332100684778079632015-05-01T11:01:00.001-07:002015-05-01T11:01:45.292-07:00Patternum Novum :: Dewberry CowlAs you know, I've become a <i>little</i> bit obsessed with my shawl-cowl hybrids. I promise I do have some knits coming that are not of this variety, but over the past year they have truly become my favorite thing to knit <i>and</i> to wear. (The baby does chew on them, but it's impossible for her to yank them off my neck like she does my shawls.) Anyway, this past winter I was really on a shawl-cowl knitting kick, trying to use up some stash, and it was really starting to bother me that my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adama">Adama</a> cowl was requiring more than a single skein of worsted weight yarn. I had somehow managed to acquire a boat-load of single skeins of various worsted and aran weight yarn, and I had no idea what to do with them! So of course I had to design something new. Enter, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dewberry">Dewberry</a>.<br />
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Dewberry is a sweet and simple single-skein shawl-cowl hybrid. Designed
to use up a small amount of worsted or aran weight yarn, this piece, like my others, is
shaped like a semi-circular shawl but is worked mostly in the round to
resemble the look of a small shawl worn wrapped around the neck.
Dewberry utilizes purled stripes and the simplest of lace patterns to
give it texture and interest. It comes in two sizes (the grey is the small and was done in Plucky Knitter Primo Aran, the berry-colored is the large and is Plucky Knitter Scholar)...and it can also easily
be enlarged by using a heavier weight of yarn. This cowl whips up in no
time at all, so if the weather changes one morning and you find yourself
needing something new to keep you warm, Dewberry will be ready for you
by that afternoon.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>Small [Large] = 16”/ 40.5 cm [18”/ 45.5 cm] circumference at top
opening, 12.25”/ 31 cm [14.25”/ 36 cm] height at center, and 35.5”/ 90
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<b>Yarn: </b>The Plucky Knitter Primo Aran (75% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5% Nylon; 200
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Scholar (75% Merino, 25% Cashmere; 255 yds / 235 m per 115g); 1 skein in
Tiny Bubbles (berry- colored)]<br />
Or, 200 yds / 175 m <span>[250 yds / 225 m</span>] of a worsted or aran weight yarn<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 8 (5 mm) circular needle, 16-24”/ 40-60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 17 sts & 26 rows [16 sts & 25 rows] = 4”/ 10 cm in lace and purl stripe patterns <br />17 <span>[16</span>] sts = 4”/ 10 cm in Stockinette St <br /><em>Meeting these exact gauges is not crucial, but any major differences will affect the size of the finished cowl.</em><br />
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For more information on Dewberry, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dewberry">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Dewberry discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3193778/1-25">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-67822157366675302372015-04-22T10:12:00.000-07:002015-04-22T10:12:07.063-07:00Patternum Novum :: Macaron SlouchFor the longest time, I was completely terrified of Brioche Stitch. Every time I went to try it, I found all these terms I'd never seen before (brk? brp? what the...) and got all discombobulated. But when I finally got it together and just sat down with some yarn, needles, and <a href="http://www.briochestitch.com/">a good webpage</a> devoted to the Brioche, I realized something. <i>I already knew how to do everything.</i> There was absolutely nothing new about the techniques used in Brioche Stitch -- they're just <i>called</i> something different. And then I realized that a) it's extremely fun, and b) it's also super pretty. So then of course I had to design something.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-slouch">Macaron Slouch </a>is a super simple slouchy hat that I made in collaboration with <a href="http://www.kitterly.com/">Kitterly</a> (the fabulous online pattern and kit shop) that utilizes Brioche Stitch for a deep and squishy brim. And because I don't want anyone to be unnecessarily scared of Brioche like I was, I've included photos and explanations in the pattern of every step (which can also be ignored if you already know what you're doing!). Brioche Stitch is extremely stretchy and looks just as good on the wrong side as it does on the right, so I gave Macaron just the right amount of slouch that the brim can be folded up and the hat pulled down like a close-fitting beanie (you know, if you don't want to wear Macaron Slouch <i>as</i> a slouch).<br />
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The pattern is currently only available as an exclusive kit <a href="http://www.kitterly.com/macaron-kitterly-exclusive-5497.html">on Kitterly here</a> -- they've put together lots of delicious color combinations, and you can even get your needles and pompom maker at the same time if you'd like. (The only thing I wish they'd include are those yummy macarons in the photos!)<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>16.5 (18.25, 20.25)” / 42 (46, 51.5) cm to fit heads up to roughly 20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61) cm around
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<b>Yarn: </b>Filatura Di Crosa Zara (100% Merino); 2 skeins in color 1401 White (MC) and 1 skein in color 1925 Pale Spring Green (CC) -- or whatever color combo you'd like!<br />
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<b>Needles: </b>US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16”/ 40 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge <br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 22 sts & 29 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in Stockinette St; 15 sts & 24 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in Two-Color Brioche St<br />
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For more information on the Macaron Slouch, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-slouch">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Macaron discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3187254/1-25">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.
Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-16610962241867145122015-03-16T11:12:00.000-07:002015-03-16T11:12:37.358-07:00Patternum Novum :: Xenia CowlI feel like I say this every time I release a new pattern -- but I think I have a new favorite. I really, truly love this one. And I really hope you guys aren't getting sick of these shawl-cowl hybrids I've been doing lately (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starshower">Starshower</a> started my obsession...), but I can't get enough. I love designing them (there's no special formula -- each one takes unique shaping), I love knitting them (so quick and rewarding!), and I <i>really</i> love wearing them (just the right amount of warmth, they don't fall off, and they spruce up my dominantly white/grey/black wardrobe). Anyway...here's the newest shawl-cowl, this time in stripes! Introducing <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/xenia-2">Xenia</a>...<br />
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I created Xenia (the ancient Greek notion of guest friendship) for the <a href="http://www.amongfriendsclub.com/">{Among Friends}</a> yarn club, using some really lovely sock yarn by <a href="http://www.pigeonroofstudios.com/">Pigeonroof Studios</a>. The cowl features a slipped stitch stripe pattern that is simple and fun and (I think) is striking in both stripes (above) and monochrome (below) alike. It takes the equivalent of just a single skein of sock yarn, meaning that you can make one with a single skein, or, with two skeins, you can make two striped cowls with the colors reversed.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>19”/ 48.5 cm circumference at top opening, 15.25”/ 38.5 cm height at center, 40”/ 101.5 cm circumference at bottom opening<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>400 yds/ 366 m of fingering weight yarn: 255 yds/ 233 m of MC and 145 yds/ 133 m of CC Shown in Pigeonroof Studios American Sock (100% Merino; 400 yds/ 366 m); 1 skein each of Autumnal (monochrome version), Charcoal (MC in striped version), and Rubine 2 (CC in striped version)<br />
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<b>Needles: </b>US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16-24”/ 40-60 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge <br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 22 sts & 38 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in stripe pattern; 22 sts & 32 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Stockinette st<br />
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For more information on Xenia, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/xenia-2">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Sidere discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-72239617008117929832015-02-13T10:08:00.001-08:002015-02-13T10:08:45.241-08:00Patternum Novum :: Sidere ShawlI'm so pleased to say that I've teamed up with Jackie of <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/">Luna Grey Fiber Arts</a> once again (our first collaboration was <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/collections/knitting-kits/products/luna-viridis-cowl-kit">Luna Viridis</a>) -- and once again, she's provided a <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/collections/lace-yarn/products/starbright-hand-dyed-bluefaced-leicester-silk-heavy-lace-yarn-colorway-radiant-orchid">yarn so lovely</a> that designing something for it was a piece of cake. This time, Jackie's yarn wanted to be a romantic, lightweight shawl with sprinklings of texture, and I was happy to oblige.<br />
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<i>(Psst....read to the end to find out about the giveaway Jackie and I are running...)</i><br />
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Sidere (Latin for <i>starlight</i>) is a lighter-than-air, crescent-shaped, asymmetrical shawl worked from the top down with increases on every row. A very simple stitch pattern creates tons of texture on the shawl and resembles twinkling stars....bands of Stockinette short rows break up that texture intermittently and give the shawl its asymmetrical shape. The shawl is beautiful draped over a lightweight tee or a spring dress, but it also works fabulously as a wispy scarf.<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>Length of top, straight edge: 78”/ 198 cm; height at thickest part of center: 18.5”/ 47 cm<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>Luna Grey Fiber Arts Starbright (55% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 45% Silk; 656 yds/ 600 m per 100g); 1 skein in Radiant Orchid<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 20 sts & 32 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Stockinette stitch; 20 sts & 40 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Starlight pattern<br />
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For more information on Sidere, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sidere">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Sidere discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.<br />
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<i>AND</i> if you'd like to enter to win your very own Sidere kit, <a href="http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/pages/sidere-giveaway">check it out here</a>! Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-44435845139503514822015-01-21T11:35:00.001-08:002015-01-21T11:35:10.571-08:00Patternum Novum :: Aurelia CowlHave you heard? <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/knitscene-spring-2015-digital-edition?utm_source=ls&utm_medium=affiliate&cid=affiliate&siteID=05t1rdpCdm4-PO853OqA0RalN2dgbq2qRA">Knitscene Spring 2015</a> is out and it's a beauty. Golden tones, cables, and a collection by the uber-talented Bristol Ivy.....it's pretty amazing. And I swear I'm not just saying that because I have a design in it....<br />
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My <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aurelia-cowl">Aurelia Cowl</a> is yet another of my favorite shawl-cowl hybrid accessories. It starts as a semi-circular shawlette and is joined to work in the round to create a cowl. I took small portions of the Ostrich Plumes stitch pattern and put them in bands around the cowl, which creates cool wavy lines and a scalloped edge.<br />
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The cowl is knit up in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/tscartyarns-tranquility-glitter">TSC Artyarns Tranquility Glitter</a>, a blend of DK, merino, cashmere, and silk...and sparkle. It's pretty luxurious, and I'm not gonna lie -- I love a little glitter in my knitting. <br />
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You can find out more about <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aurelia-cowl">Aurelia on Ravelry</a> and check out the whole issue of Knitscene <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitscene-spring-2015">on Ravelry, here.</a> We may still be in chilly January, but it's not too early to be knitting up some pretty spring accessories! You want to be prepared, right? :) <br />
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Ios (Ancient Greek for dawn) is a lightweight beanie with a simple lace brim and just the least bit of slouch. The hat begins with the chevron-like lace brim that my brilliant son invented, which is knit flat, then folded in half to create its three dimensional appearance. The rest of the hat is worked up from the brim with the yarn held double stranded (so soft and squishy), and I've provided a little photo tutorial for picking up stitches from the doubled lace brim. This is a very quick knit that is a perfect use of a single skein of soft laceweight yarn and provides just the right amount of warmth on chilly mornings, as rosy-fingered dawn is making her appearance.<br />
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<b>Sizes/finished measurements: </b>18.25 (19.75, 21.5)” / 46.5 (50, 54.5) cm to fit heads up to roughly 20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61) cm around; 8 (8.25, 8.75)” / 20.5 (21, 22) cm from edge of brim to top<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>Malabrigo Yarn Lace (100% Merino; 470 yds/430 m per 50g); 1 skein in color 130 Damask; Or 285 (315, 345) yds / 260 (290, 315) m of a similar laceweight yarn<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 6 (4 mm) 16-20” / 40-50 cm long circular needle and same size needles preferred for working a small circumference in the round (e.g. circular needle long enough for Magic Loop, dpns)<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 23 sts & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette st, yarn held double stranded; 22 sts & 29 rows = 4” / 10 cm in lace patt, yarn held single stranded<br />
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For more information on Ios, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ios">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Ios discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-yarniads-symposium">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-27410365295184225112015-01-08T16:48:00.003-08:002015-01-08T16:48:36.295-08:00Knitter's Tool Tins :: A Review(Spoiler alert! There's a discount code at the bottom, so make sure you read the whole thing... :) )<br />
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Way back in the day, when I <i>really</i> started knitting in 2007, I loved to store things in old Altoid tins. I ate a lot of Ginger Altoids and hated throwing away the tins when the mints were gone, so I would decorate the lids with nail polish and use them for....stuff. It was only natural that I put my knitting tools in one and carry it around with me. It was so handy! But I never found a pair of scissors or tape measure small enough to keep in there, so those things were always separate. Kinda annoying.<br />
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So then my knitting Altoid tin broke some years later and I started using a little zipper bag thingy from Namaste, which happened to fit my scissors. Score! But it didn't fit my tape measure. Boo. So I still had more than one "thing" to worry about when I was carrying around my knitting. Still kinda annoying. For years, I thought: "Wouldn't it be nice if someone sold little kits of knitting tools that all fit into one cute container?" And, as it ends up, my good pal, talented designer Sarah Wilson, aka <a href="http://thesexyknitter.blogspot.com/">The Sexy Knitter</a>, does.<br />
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The Knitter's Tool Tin is a brilliant invention of Sarah's, stocked in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thesexyknitter">Etsy shop</a>, and she graciously offered to send me some last fall to review for all of you.<br />
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As you can see in the photos above, each tin includes a tape measure, teensy tiny scissors, 5 cute stitch markers, one of those cool double-ended crochet hooks that can be used to fix
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So what did I think of the tins now that I've had some time to use them? In two words: they're brilliant. Everything I was carrying around before was right there inside the tin. (Well, I did pop in a couple of removable stitch markers, but I just recently started using those a lot.) And they are quality products. The tape measure is good, the needles<i> </i>are good, the crochet hook thingy is awesome. The scissors (which are apparently new as of August) are <i>fantastic</i>. They're so teeny! But somehow they still snip yarn perfectly. I'll admit I didn't try steeking, so I don't know how great they are for that, but for every day knitting needs: great. (And really, how often does one steek away from one's home?) The only item I wasn't a huge fan of was the stitch markers. <i>But I'm weird.</i> There is absolutely nothing wrong with the stitch markers. I just don't like dangly stitch markers. Any of them. (I cut up straws, cheap-o style.) I will say that I did use them and they were fine in a pinch -- and they're so cute!! -- but I just couldn't love them like I wanted to.<br />
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Sarah suggested stashing a tool tin with each project I had going on, and this was a <i>great</i> suggestion. I'm actually a pretty monogamous knitter, but I always, always have project bags hanging around, packed with wound yarn, needles, and notes ready for swatching or starting a new project. With a Tool Tin in each one, I never had to search around for my little tool bag and tape measure. IT WAS SO HANDY AND MY LIFE IS CHANGED. Also? I do most of my knitting these days with a sleeping baby on top of me, so even avoiding walking across a small room for a knitting notion is nice.<br />
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Lastly, I love the little magnetic strip on the inside of the lid. So smart! I always seem to have to hunt for my needles, but not anymore.<br />
<br />Every month, Sarah does a set of exclusive tin styles and I'm very excited to say that my designs are featured atop her tins this month. The available styles are pictured below, going clockwise starting at the top: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217742678/knitters-tool-tin-glacerie-altered?ref=shop_home_active_3">Glacerie</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217742382/knitters-tool-tin-itineris-altered?ref=shop_home_active_5">Itineris</a> (this one's my favorite), <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217742550/knitters-tool-tin-arrows-cowl-altered?ref=shop_home_active_4">Arrows Cowl</a>,<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217745265/knitters-tool-tin-leopard-altered-altoid?ref=shop_home_active_2"> Spots Cowl</a>, and (not pictured) <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217745369/knitters-tool-tin-citron-altered-altoid?ref=shop_home_active_1">Citron</a>.<br />
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Each Tool Tin costs $25 plus shipping, or t<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217743188/januarys-tins-all-5-for-100?ref=shop_home_feat_4">he whole set of 5 tins</a> with exclusive The Yarniad designs can be had for just $100. OR, if you'd <i>really</i> like to stock up, Sarah offers tins at a wholesale discount of $150 plus shipping for 12 tins (that's 50% off) and doesn't require a wholesale license for these orders. I may actually take advantage of this at Christmastime next year -- these make fantastic gifts. (And I also want more for myself...) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/wholesaletins">Click here</a> for the wholesale listing.<br />
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Sarah is offering a discount to readers of The Yarniad and has set up a coupon code, <b>FriendsofHilary</b>, which is good for 20% off a purchase of $25 or more, excluding wholesale orders and the whole Yarniad set (which already has a nice discount). This coupon code is good for 10 days starting now....<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thesexyknitter">so what are you waiting for??</a>Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-5064777614231167522015-01-04T15:25:00.001-08:002015-01-04T15:25:36.299-08:00Aeris :: Now Available!<a href="http://www.theyarniad.com/2014/08/patternum-novum-aeris.html">Back in August</a>, I was thrilled to be part of a kit update with The Plucky Knitter. My Aeris shawl was offered with all sorts of yarn lovelies and, I'll admit, I ordered a kit for myself just because I couldn't resist the yarn. Anyhoo, for those who were interested in the pattern but didn't partake of the kit update, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aeris">Aeris</a> is now available as an individual download!<br />
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>58”/ 147.5 cm along top edge; 21.5”/ 54.5 cm height at center<br />
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<b>Yarn: </b>The Plucky Knitter Bello Worsted (55% Merino, 45% Cashmere; 200 yds/ 183 m per 105g); 2 skeins in Sticky Toffee; or 400 yds/ 366 m of a worsted weight yarn<br />
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For more information on Aeris (and some wonderful photos of Plucky's stripey version), you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aeris">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Aeris discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3107323/1-25">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-7193724663552244072014-12-05T08:48:00.001-08:002014-12-05T08:48:11.568-08:00Patternum Novum :: AppiaWe all know I love a shawl-cowl hybrid. In February I released <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starshower">Starshower</a>. And <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luna-viridis">Luna Viridis</a>. Then last month I did <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adama">Adama</a>. Thing is, I just can't get them out of my head. I love wearing them, and I <i>love</i> knitting them. And planning and designing them is even better. I keep thinking of new stitch patterns I want to experiment with, and new configurations. Even the math is fun -- each shawl-cowl requires a slightly different type of shaping depending on how its stitch pattern falls. So today, I'm releasing yet another one, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/appia">Appia</a>. <br />
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Appia, named after the famous Roman road, is done in the Roman Stripe stitch pattern (which happens to be my favorite stitch pattern) and includes a pretty picot bind off at the end. The stitch pattern is simple to execute and is highly textured, which looks fantastic in pretty sock yarns. Appia comes in two sizes (the small is the green one and the large is the purple one), and both take less than a skein of sock yarn. I felt like the small took me absolutely no time at all (the large was quick, too) -- so there's probably still time to whip up a couple before a certain holiday coming up...<br />
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<b>Sizes/finished measurements: </b>Small [Large] = 17.25”/ 44 cm [22”/ 56 cm]” circumference at top opening and 16”/ 40.5 cm [18”/ 45.5 cm] height at center
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Ultravioleta is airy and feminine, with lots of lace and some bobbles sprinkled throughout for extra texture. The edging is separated by a band of garter stitch and has just the slightest amount of ruffle to it.<br />
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<b>Size:</b> 42”/ 106.75 cm along top edge; 18.5”/ 47 cm height at center<br />
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Named for the Latin word for <em>diamond</em> (as well as, yes, the
captain of Battlestar Galactica), it is shaped as a shawl, but the
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about tying. The majority of the cowl is done in a simple diamond lace
pattern, with bands of Stockinette and Garter stitch breaking things up.
Using gorgeous Plucky Knitter Scholar, a worsted weight wool-cashmere blend, on large needles gives this
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<b>Finished measurements: </b>22.5” / 57 cm circumference at top opening; 18” / 45.5 cm height at center front; 9”/ 23 cm height at back<br />
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For more information on Adama, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adama">on Ravelry here</a>. And if you'd like to knit along with others and/or share photos, come join the Adama discussion in my Ravelry group, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3065106/1-25">The Yarniad's Symposium</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-35500905999118744742014-11-04T16:38:00.000-08:002014-11-04T16:39:41.156-08:00Res Completa: Elin GreenNot 8 hours after I insisted to <a href="http://www.threadpanda.com/">Amy </a>that I was sure I had another week to go, it became quite clear that I did not. And 6 hours later, at 5:36am on Monday, October 20th, the day after her due date, just in time to start the work week, my dear baby girl was born.<br />
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<i>Elin Green, 8 lbs, 13 oz, 19.5" long</i><br />
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For the past two weeks, we've been spending our days cuddling (because how could we do <i>anything</i> else??)<br />
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That's right -- that long-sleeved, round-yoked pullover in a gorgeous Madelinetosh hue is mine. It's been weeks, but I'm still pinching myself and looking at the Interweave website to make sure it's still true and they didn't change their minds. When I get my own copy of the magazine? I'm totally framing it. <br />
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So what exactly is this design of mine? I'm so glad you asked! The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thyri-pullover">Thyri Pullover</a> (pronounced "TIR-ee" like the pretty character on Vikings...because Amy Palmer is awesome) is a top-down pullover with long sleeves with thumb holes -- so you can pull the cuffs over your hands if you'd like, to keep them warm during those long Swedish winters.<br />
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Thyri is part of the Scandinavian story (being of Scandinavian ancestry myself, I could not be more proud that my design was even selected, let alone the cover). I wanted to make this a super easy sweater, easy enough for beginners, so instead of placing colorwork patterns in the circular yoke, I simply added some reverse Stockinette stitch bands. So there's some interest up there, but it's <i>very</i> simple to execute.<br />
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You can see more about Thyri on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thyri-pullover">here</a>, and see the rest of the patterns in this fantastic issue <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitscene-winter-2014/patterns">here</a>. Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-53575000841369368812014-10-06T10:25:00.000-07:002014-10-06T10:25:20.370-07:00Patternum Novum :: Dromos WrapIn the summer of 2013, I knit a shawl. Like with <a href="http://www.theyarniad.com/2014/05/patternum-novum-itineris.html">Itineris</a>, I started with one stitch, started shaping, and let the yarn take me where it wanted. But it totally didn't work because of the colors I'd used. I won't even show you. The blue was cool on its own, but with the pink I'd chosen it looked like some sort of strange baby blanket. So I put it on the shelf, gave it a time out, and told it to think about what it had done. Then, last winter, I noticed two skeins of Anzula Cloud hanging out together in my yarn basket and a lightbulb went on. I <i>loved</i> that shawl. I <i>wanted</i> that shawl. So why didn't I just re-knit it in some colors that actually worked?<br />
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And in grey and green, my favorites, I think it really does work. And now I can share <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dromos">Dromos</a> with the rest of the world. <br />
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Dromos (Greek for <i>road</i>) is an asymmetrical rectangular wrap that (as I mentioned) starts out with one stitch, after which the knitter is taken on a journey of increases, decreases, and short rows to create a very interesting striped piece. The final shape is somewhat unusual, but in garter stitch and fingering weight yarn (on size 6 needles), the drapey fabric is easily manipulated to be worn however you'd like. I may be crazy, but I love it.<br />
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<b>Finished Measurements:</b> 63”/ 160 cm long; 20”/ 51 cm at widest point
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<b>Yarn:</b> Anzula Cloud (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 575 yds/ 526 m per 114g); 1 skein each of Charcoal (A) and Avocado (C) <br />Anzula Dreamy (75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk; 385 yds/ 352 m per 115g); 1 skein of Au Natural (B) <br />Or, 3 colors of fingering weight yarn: 350 yds/ 320 m of A, 50 yds/ 46 m of B, and 525 yds/ 480 m of C<br />
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<b>Needles:</b> US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, at least 24”/ 60 cm long<br />
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For more information about and photos of Dromos, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dromos">on Ravelry here</a>. And, as always, please come chat about Dromos and share any in-progress or FO photos you might have <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-yarniads-symposium/3040619/1-25#reply_form">in my Ravelry group</a>.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333545075902457976.post-82028137413040110052014-09-19T09:40:00.002-07:002014-09-19T09:40:35.815-07:00Birthday BOGO! XXXIVSo, today I'm 34. Blah blah, non-milestone birthday, blah blah, whatevs. Plus I'm having a baby in, like, 4 weeks and <i>that's</i> the birthday I've been thinking about lately. Ack!<br />
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But will you still help me celebrate being one year closer to my mid-thirties? (34 is still early 30's. Please don't tell me otherwise.)<br />
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For the next 24 hours, I'm offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on all of my self-published patterns -- simply put two patterns in your cart (all those eligible are <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-yarniad/patterns">on Ravelry here</a>), enter the coupon code <b>XXXIV</b> at checkout, and the cost of the lower-priced pattern will be automatically deducted. It all ends tomorrow at 9:30am Pacific time, so do it while you can! :)<br />
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