Chunky Sleeveless Poncho

Churchmouse Yarns sent out a newsletter this week showcasing a chunky poncho. 

For this Chunky Seamless Poncho, we used the exuberantly self-striping Lang Cloud. This chunky-weight yarn is 90% merino extra fine virgin wool, with a 10% touch of strengthening nylon. Long washes of shifting color—from warm autumnal tones, to sunset pinks and oranges, to bright, happy rainbows—make for fun, gradient stripes in your knitted fabric. Let the yarn do the work!

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry. 

We really stepped up the cuddle with the Chunky Seamless Poncho. At the same scale as our beloved Easy Folded Poncho, but with the clever, seamless construction of our Seamless Poncho, we’ve knit this Churchmouse Classic at a chunky gauge. Our pattern includes options for a ribbed edging, as well as a nice, squishy ribbed cowl if you’d like some extra warmth around your neck!

The Poncho is one size and was knit with 3 balls of Lang Cloud on 6.5mm needles. We have Lang Cloud in stock. The sample colour is out of stock and we hope to have it soon.

We have 2 new colours coming as well. These should be here in a week or so.

This is our Step by Step sweater (pattern free on Ravelry) knit out of Lang Cloud. Lynn loved wearing it. It is knit on a larger needle but the sweater isn’t heavy or bulky.

The Elegante Wrap kit from Blue Sky Fibers/Malabrigo has arrived in the store. 5 different colours. 5 different yarns.

Kits are available on the website and in the store.

Alex was in for a bit this afternoon and rearranged our Emma’s Practically Perfect Smalls. The display looks so much better now that the colours are in order.

I cast on the Nightshift last night with the new Dream State. The yarn is so soft and squishy. It feels like Plump. You will not be disappointed with it. I want to get a bit more knit before sharing pictures. Hopefully tomorrow.

Snap Sweater

Tin Can Knits has a new stashbusting sweater.

You can purchase the pattern for the Snap Sweater on Ravelry.

Break out your stash of odds and ends, and bust out this marvellous marled sweater!

Snap is some deliciously simple knitting, with LOTS of colour fun. You’ll be looking chic and cozy and will be hoping for a cold snap!

For their sample, Tin Can Knits used 3 strands of fingering weight with one strand of laceweight mohair. 

Lynn finished her socks and they are so cute. These are the Bewitched Sock Set by Stone Knits (pattern purchased on Ravelry). She used Malabrigo Ultimate Sock.

Bewitched socks set are designed for all Halloween lovers! This sock set includes two Halloween themed patterns, inspired by Halloween black cats and haunted night skies! Whether you enjoy trick or treating, attending a Halloween party or just resting on the sofa with your spooky sidekick (maybe a black cat!) while watching your favourite movie, these bewitched socks are going to help get you into the mood for spooky season! 

Both socks are knit from the top down, have a heel, flap and gusset and a colourwork section on the leg.

We received a large Malabrigo order yesterday and Lynn has put all the yarn away. Tomorrow I will update the website. Lynn used Whales Road Ultimate Sock and it was in the box.

I was out of the store again today. Dad had a concrete pour this morning so I was on dog duty. We baked cookies and muffins last night for him to take. This morning was early - 5:30. I was able to knit a bit and then I tried to have a nap which didn’t happen. Once dad got home early this afternoon I ran to do grocery shopping. Beth arrived home at 5pm and now she’s in charge of dad and the dogs. 

We’re watching last night’s Survivor and I am starting the Nightshift in the new Dream State. My Mixed Tape is in a time out. I need to have it out of sight for a few days - I have started repeating the striping and that needs to change.

I’m back in the store tomorrow morning with lots of chores to do. 

Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock Halves

Lynn and I are going to be busy tomorrow unpacking boxes. One is from Emma’s and we have new colours of Practically Perfect Halves that are available now on the website. These are fingering weight and are great for sweaters, shawls, cowls, socks, hats, mitts, gnomes, and ……

Half-sized skeins of our Practically Perfect Sock – a beautiful 2-ply merino and nylon blend that has just the right stretch and is soft against the skin. Makes for wonderful kits for many different projects!

80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon

200 yards / 50g skein   Weight: Fingering

See all the shades…

When we open the box we’ll put together new colours combinations for the Musselburgh Hat. The hat is knit with 2 skeins of PPS Halves.

The original swatchless hat pattern: a double-layered beanie with 4-point crown shaping. The multi-gauge pattern now includes 9 gauges, for yarn weights between light fingering and DK, and 6 sizes.

Have a single skein of yarn you’re not sure what to do with? Need something simple to keep your hands busy during zoom meetings? Looking for a gift that everyone will appreciate? Want to cast on right away without any prep? Cast on today, no swatching required, and discover for yourself why so many knitters have fallen in love with Musselburgh.

In what is essentially a three step project you’ll start with a centre-out cast-on and increase for the first crown; the next part is a beautifully meditative knit (perfect for those zoom calls!) of stockinette in the round; finally, you will finish off the hat by mirroring the initial shaping with decreases. This simple canvas is perfect for exploring your creativity through yarn choice, stripes or colour blocking. The hat is fully reversible, so working each half in a different colour or stripe sequence can turn it into two completely different hats in one.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Here is a link to our current kits.

Halves are great for Mixed Tape (pattern purchased on Ravelry)

Lisa K. Ross (Paper Daisy Creations) has some Christmas patterns that would work great with PPS Halves.

The socks are called Step Into Christmas (pattern purchased on Ravelry)

The Step into Christmas Hat (pattern purchased on Ravelry)

The Step into Christmas Cowl (pattern purchased on Ravelry)

Lynn made the Step into Christmas Socks.

The colours are 

Emma - Rald

Barbie Girl

Love & Leche

Be Hoppy

Jackie O

Now it’s knitting and baseball time. I hope we have a better game tonight

Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze

Alpaca Haze is a blend of super soft alpaca and wool ideal for creating delicate but warm knits Knitters of all skill levels will appreciate the ease with which this yarn glides through their fingers.

• 58% Alpaca
• 22% Wool
• 20% Polyamide

• 25g
• 212m/233yds

Here is a link to Alpaca Haze on our website. 

This is the Alyssa Top from Rowan (pattern purchased on Ravelry)

Effortlessly elegant and endlessly versatile, this simple top is a timeless wardrobe essential. Knitted widthways from cuff to cuff, the construction creates a relaxed, flattering silhouette with clean, modern lines. Knitted in reverse stocking stitch with two strands of Alpaca Haze held together, it has an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel. Choose from two colour options - a solid colour by holding two strands of the same shade together or create a subtle marled effect by combining two different shades. 

Two strands of yarn are held throughout.

A beautifully simple stocking stitch top designed for effortless everyday wear. Knitted in lightweight Alpaca Haze yarn, it has a delicate, almost-sheer finish and a soft, airy feel. Featuring a flattering v-neckline and short sleeves, this versatile style is perfect for layering and can be dressed up or down with ease. Elegant yet understated, it’s a timeless wardrobe staple you’ll reach for season after season.

This is the Saffron Top (pattern purchased on Ravelry) 

You can purchase the pattern for Tottenhill on Ravelry.

Almost all the orders from Malabrigo Day have been shipped. I had to leave the store early so dad could head out and visit job sites. I hope to get to the store tomorrow but I have a terrible migraine tonight. We’ll see how I’m feeling tomorrow. It could be a rest day.

Now it’s time for baseball, football and hockey. I hope to get some knitting done while watching,