Accelerating Stripes Fingerless Gloves and Cowl
We love stripes—big stripes, little stripes and everything in between. So when Alicia Vause created a pair of fingerless gloves that had all of the above, in stripes that zipped from 5 rounds to 4 to 3 to 2 to 1 — we jumped on board. Then we just had to share the fun with our necks, revving our stripes from 18 rounds to 3 in a super-soft cowl that’s seamless in both directions. Snap!The sample is shown in Rowan's new yarn Rowan Finest.
Better-Than-Basic Pullover
Here’s a pattern for the simple sweater you’d be willing to buy, if only you could find it: The fit is easy, styling simple, fabric relaxed, and details just right.The sweater is knit in worsted weight yarn. The possibilities are endless.
The flattering dropped shoulder creates a roomy armhole without the usual excess fabric bunching under the arm. The slim, straight cuff tapers up to the armhole. And a little short-row shaping allows the front and back hemline to hang more evenly when worn.
You can easily customize the style and fit. We’ve shown a couple of combinations of length and edgings but you can play with the variables (short with long ribbing, long with short . . .) or change the length entirely to suit you.
Crocheted 'Linen Stitch' Scarf and Loop
Linen stitch is so brilliant—the way the stitch pattern mingles and pixelates a hand-dyed yarn just thrills knitters. But why should knitters have all the fun? Enter our friend Sandra, who shared a crochet stitch with us that has the same effect. We fell in love! Unlike its knitted cousin, crocheted ‘linen stitch’ is utterly reversible—doubly brilliant!Worked in fingering weight yarn.
Go-To Cardigan
A modern riff on the grandfather sweater, this simple cardigan moves easily from work day to weekend. We’ve added flattering A-line shaping and a vented hem for relaxed ease with a tidy finish. In cozy wools or cool plant fibers, it’s a perfect layering piece or polished tunic.This is knit in a double knitting weight yarn.
Modern Wrapper Fine
Our original Modern Wrapper was a big hit, but several knitters asked for a similar style without the mohair component. To achieve the requisite ‘lightness of being’ without the mohair haze to fill in the gaps, we shifted to a finer fabric, mixing (or matching) two strands of lace-weight yarn. We’ve also slimmed the silhouette and added a bit more precision to the fit by grading the design in three relaxed sizes.Knit in two strands of lace weight or a heavy fingering/sport.
Two Tone Twill Scarf
Our love affair with linen stitch continues—this time using two high-contrast colors for crisp zigs and zags, or two closer colors for tonal shading. We started with a soft fingering-weight yarn and then took it all the way to a lace-weight yarn to mimic the breezy sigh of a fine woven scarf. Aaah . . .Knit in lace weight or fingering.
Walking Rib Cowl and Muffler
This subtle diagonal stitch pattern is akin to K2/P2 ribbing, but the rhythm ‘walks’ over by one stitch every other row (or round) for a subtle, reversible texture that’s easier than it looks. The handsome muffler has tailored slip-stitch selvedges. The cowl is worked on larger needles for a softer drape.There is a double knitting version and a heavy worsted weight version. What is heavy worsted weight?
-Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk
-tosh vintage
-tosh merino
-Rowan Felted Tweed Aran
-Filatura di Crosa Zara Plus
-Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
-any yarn that says 18 stitches to 4" on the ball band
I love it when customers bring in finished samples to show off. Kim bought Naturally Vero Tweed at the Tent Sale and made it into an Elder Tree Shawl. I hadn't thought of knitting the shawl in a self striping yarn. It looks great!
The trees around the store are an awesome colour right now.
Last night while working on my Inspira Cowl I came up with an idea for another one. It is going to be on smaller needles and I want it done in time for the Fleece Festival. My fingers are going to be flying this weekend.
I took a quick picture of my current Inspira Cowl before leaving the store.
It should be finished tonight and then onto the new one.
1 comment:
I love seeing your new patterns and styles. Fall is so beautiful there!
All the best from Port Canaveral,
Lois :)
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