Hannah Jacket

PetiteKnit has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

The Hannah Jacket is worked from the top down. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth on the needle with increases. The shoulders and the front yoke are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the back yoke, and the body is then joined and worked back and forth on the circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. Stitches are picked up and knitted along the neck opening, and a 2x2 rib edge is worked. At the end, stitches are picked up and knitted for the front plackets along the front edges. The front plackets are worked in double knitting with buttonholes along the right front placket.

I think Cascade 220 Heathers would work great for the Hannah Jacket.

Here are the 10 colours that are coming later this fall.

Photo © Stephen West

The first clue to Stephen West’s latest MKAL is out. So far the shawl is interesting. I can’t wait to see where he is going with it. If you want a sneak peek take a look at his group on Ravelry.

It’s a busy day watching football and knitting. I hope to have pictures tomorrow.

Grevillea

It’s done. Blocked. Ends sewn in.

Pattern: Grevillea (purchased on Ravelry)

Yarn: 1 skein of Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock in Mom Jeans with one Emma’s Theme Pack in Capricorn

See all the colours from Emma’s

Blocking makes all the difference.

A lot of knitters are afraid of blocking. I soaked my shawl in Soak for 15 minutes. I drained the water and took my shawl outside. I laid it over a chair and let some of the water drip out. Then the shawl was laid out on my kitchen counter on towels. I did not pin it out. The weight of the wet wool was enough for it to block flat. 

If you want a smaller shawl you can work less repeats at the beginning. 

It was a beautiful day out and Lynn was happy to go outside for pictures. Now it’s time to get back to Antipodes. I’m very close to the point where I will be able to knit around. No more purl rows. YAY!!!!

Ooey Gooey Hat

Andrea Mowry has a new hat pattern. 

I couldn’t resist adding a hat to the Ooey Gooey Collection! This sweet little number is quite a quick knit, with sizes for the whole family! This hat is worked from the brim up, beginning with a ribbed brim. You then get to jump into welts for texture and some curvy colorwork for interest. After that, it’s smooth sailing with classic crown shaping.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

You need a dk weight yarn and a Suri Silk. Hedgehog Merino DK and Emma’s Suri Silk will make a beautiful hat.

Photo © Andrea Mowry

New Cocoknits stitch markers have been ordered and they should be here in a couple of weeks. I’m a big fan of their stitch markers and now you can choose between colourful and earth tone.

By popular demand, our classic Cocoknits ring stitch markers are now available in the lovely Earth Tone color palette! These rings are nylon coated steel and cling to magnets, like all of our stitch markers. There are 10 each of 6 colors (60 markers total) and they accommodate needle sizes US 0-13 / 1-9 mm. 

The stitch markers are great because if I drop one I hear it hit the tile floor. They are much easier for find than plastic ones. Drop the whole package and they spill everywhere? Get a magnet and you’ll have them picked up in no time. 

T-Pins are available in the store. They arrived in our last order and I forgot to add them to the website.

T-pins are an essential part of our Knitter’s Block Kit. We sell extra T-pins in case you find you need more. If you aren’t sure if your T-pins are stainless, soak them overnight in a shallow dish of water. If they rust, do not use them! Cocoknits T-pins are stainless steel – which means they won’t rust when they get wet during blocking – very important after you’ve spent many hours and dollars on a project!

Product Details

Stainless steel – will not rust

Includes

• 40 Stainless Steel T-pins
• Tin

I’m working away on Antipodes. I might be able to join into the round tomorrow night. 

Minuit Socks

Tanis Lavallee has a new sock pattern that you can purchase on Ravelry.

These fun socks are just the right level of spooky for me. Ghosts holding hands and sleek black cats scream Halloween fun while still being delightfully adorable. The Minuit Socks - named after my beloved black cat Minuit (Midnight in french) - are the perfect thing to have on your needles to get you in the mood for spooky season! 

These socks are knit from the top down and feature a short row heel.

October 2026 is a treat! Delicious like a yummy sprinkled donut on a cool autumn morning

Emma’s newest Crazy Beautiful Color is available online and in the store. 

We made it through Survivor last night but couldn’t start The Amazing Race. That would have been way too late. Tonight we have baseball and football. The Amazing Race will have to wait until the weekend.

Malabrigo Torzal

Diana dropped by today with a finished project.

I started The Shift (pattern purchased on Ravelry) in the new Malabrigo Torzal but haven’t had time to finish it. Diana finished it for me and it looks great!!!

Yarn: Malabrigo Torzal - 1 skein each of Aniversario, Indiecita and Arapey

Needles: We used 3.5mm because we both knit a bit loose

Diana said that she loved knitting with the yarn and the needles I gave her. It was her first time knitting on Addi Ewenicorn needles. I might have converted her.

Here are a few combinations for you. I couldn’t help myself. These are nicely kitted up in the store.

Woodland

Piedras

Siri

Wabi-Sabi

Celestine

Sea Horse

Someone on Ravelry used Torzal with Malabrigo Arroyo to make the Alpine Bloom Hat. The Torzal was the background and cream Arroyo for the flowers. Take a look.

Dinner is finished. We’re watching baseball waiting for Survivor to start. I’m going to start the colourwork on Antipodes tonight.

It’s Growing

Zaneknits has a new pattern that you can purchase on Ravelry.

Dunia Sweater is an all-over colourwork sweater worked seamlessly top down in DK weight, so it knits up relatively quickly. The set-in sleeve gives you a clean shoulder line even with the generous positive ease, and you can try the sweater on as you go and adjust the length to suit you.

It’s worked in one main colour and multiple contrast colours. Some of them are quite neutral, some are bold and unexpected. Together they create a sweater that feels alive and a little unpredictable. You could knit it in just two colours for a more minimal look, but where’s the fun in that.

The floats are short, so the knitting is relaxed and intuitive. There are portions that ask for your focus and portions where you can just settle in and enjoy the rhythm. It’s a great balance making it a satisfying knit from start to finish.

Dunia is the Arabic word for the world. I see it as colourful, diverse, and full of contrasts. Sometimes it demands your full attention and sometimes it just lets you breathe. This sweater is a bit like that.

I threw my sweater over my friend so you can see how far I am.

The neck looks huge - I might have to add a few extra rows of ribbing to bring it in a bit tighter. That’s a tomorrow problem.

I thought I was further on the front. I still have 7 rows before I get to start the colourwork.

It was a bit of a lazy day. Last night dad and stayed up very late watching the football game. I couldn’t drag myself away. Now we’re watching hockey and baseball. More knitting time.

What Dreams are Made Of

We have two brand new colours from Emma’s.

What Dreams are Made Of. You know I want to knit with this colour 😍

Sea Glass

We have these in Practically Perfect Sock and Suri Silk. They are so pretty in person.

I put together two new combinations for the Ooey Gooey Cowl. You need two skeins of Suri Silk and 2 skeins of Dyed in the Wool. Above is Sea Glass and Waterwitch. Below is What Dreams are Made of and Purse First.

This is my Ooey Gooey Cowl (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit with Mom Jeans and Bitter Pill.

This is Linda’s first cowl - Beach Please and Ghost Ranch.

Here is Linda’s second - Jackie O and Eleventh Hour.

Dad, Beth and the dogs had a great weekend at the cottage. The weather was beautiful but the fish weren’t biting. 

Don’t forget that the store will be closed on Wednesday October 7th. Lynn and I have appointments that day and neither of us can work. We’ll be back on Thursday October 8th at noon.