New Patterns

Our very good friend Fiona Ellis has a new pattern out on Ravelry. Meet Bellahouston.

The Back Yoke of this cardigan is worked in two pieces side to side from the center out then grafted together. Stitches for the Lower Back are picked up along the Yoke and worked down. Stiches for the Upper Back are picked up along the other edge of the Yoke and work up to the shoulders. The Fronts and Sleeves are worked in pieces from the bottom up. All pieces are then sewn together. You may work the stitch patterns from text or charts.

It is awesome seeing Fiona modelling one of her designs. Fiona has taught many times at Knitting Camp and brings garments for the fashion show. These garments are very small because they are knit for photography. Our smallest models (who are small) can barely get into them. I asked Fiona why she never knits anything in her size so that she can model them. Yay Fiona. A beautiful garment on a beautiful woman.

I asked Fiona how she came up with the name of the cardigan. There is a story but Fiona is teaching today so I won't have it until tomorrow. When she shares it with me I will share with you.

Fiona messaged me late this afternoon to tell me that she had updated her Ravelry description.

Combining wearability with a dramatic arts and crafts inspired motif and detailing, this design will delight when both knitting & wearing it. The design on the back panel draws its inspiration from Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s “Argyle” Chair. It combines simple and sculptural elements with an emphasis on natural forms, to produce an intense and elegant patterning. This cardigan that would look as fabulous in the Willow Tea Rooms as it would on an afternoon a stroll through Bellahouston park! 

The Back Yoke of this cardigan is worked in two pieces side to side from the center out then grafted together. Stitches for the Lower Back are picked up along the Yoke and worked down. Stiches for the Upper Back are picked up along the other edge of the Yoke and work up to the shoulders. The Fronts and Sleeves are worked in pieces from the bottom up. All pieces are then sewn together. You may work the stitch patterns from text or charts. 

For more information on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Argyle chair: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/rIIq5TraT...

Bellahouston Park is in Glasgow.

Our friends at Churchmouse Yarns have five new patterns out. Our printed copies are on the way to us and we should have them next week. You can purchase them on Ravelry now.

This is the Wrap & Turn Apron Vest.

We love the versatility of this piece—its look changes by simply adjusting the ties. Wrap and tie it across the front for the charm of a worker’s apron or kitchen coverall. Or wear it open for an elegant, elongated drape. Or lower the tie placement for more asymmetry. And with a stitch pattern that’s attractive on both sides, we’re touting its reversibility! 

The Wrap & Tie Apron Vest is designed at a sport-weight gauge

You can also knit the vest using one strand of fingering weight yarn with a lace weight mohair. Think GarnStories Singles and Rowan Kidsilk Haze. Or Hedgehog Sock with Kidsilk Lace. The possibilities are endless.

I will share more Churchmouse patterns over the weekend. This way I know I will have pretty pictures every day.

Lynn and I were putting away the last bits of yarn from the Frolic this afternoon and I came up with this combination for Nightshift. Could this be my Myrtle Beach knitting?

Now I'm going to put my feet up and knit. Hockey and baseball - the perfect evening.