Le Petit Lambswool

We have some knitting progress.

There is nothing better than getting to a colour change. You feel like you’ve really accomplished something. Lynn’s colours look great.

It’s not much but Beth started her Shift Cowl. I cast on and did the first 6 rows. Then she took over. She had to relearn M1R and M1L but after a few rows she had them down. Last night was Survivor night and we both agreed that she probably shouldn’t work on this during Survivor. Next week when she is more familiar with the pattern - maybe.

I have been playing on Ravelry looking at different patterns for Le Petit Lambswool. This is from Isabell Kraemer and it is called Jakers.

Jakers is worked seamlessly from the top down with a cute lace pattern around the top of the yoke. First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the yoke is worked in rounds top down to sleeve separation. Some last short rows are worked to finish the yoke shaping right before sleeve stitches are placed on hold. The body is then worked down to the hem. Held stitches are placed back on the needles to knit the sleeves top down to the lace pattern at the cuffs. No additional finishing required.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

📷 © Isabell Kraemer

📷 © Caitlin Hunter

This is Caitlin Hunter’s Birkin (pattern purchased on Ravelry).

New and improved Birkin! I have reworked this pattern to include expanded sizes, an improved yoke fit and a schematic. I hope you love it as much as I do!

The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down and the body is gently shaped into an A-line by changing needle sizes. The yoke design features a border of a delicate leaf pattern, which encases a 3-color floral motif and optional bobbles to provide subtle textural interest. The sweater has 3/4 length sleeves and a dropped back hem for a modern look. The pattern can also be knit in only 2 colors as shown in the brown version.

Here is a link to all the sweaters knit with Le Petit Lambswool on Ravelry. Some are knit with two colours and some added more to their colourwork to show off the flowers.

Here is another from Caitlin Hunter. The pattern for Talvinen can be purchased on Ravelry.

Talvinen is a colorwork yoke sweater worked from the top down. This design is intended to be worn with 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease, depending on your personal preference. Optional A-line shaping is achieved by going up a needle size as you knit the body and sleeves.

Inspired by the Sielulintu- the soul-bird in Finnish folklore, Talvinen means winter in Finnish. It is a little tribute to my Finnish grandmother, Julia, and a reminder of the beauty of winter, my favorite season. 

I used Biches&Bûches Le Petit Lambswool for my sample- the rustic and lofty fingering weight is wonderful for colorwork, blocks beautifully and comes in a stunning range of colors!

📷 © PetiteKnits

PetiteKnits’ October Sweater can be knit with a strand of Le Petit Lambswool with a lace weight mohair. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

The October Sweater is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. The first section of the yoke is worked back and forth (flat) to shape the neckline, then the work is joined in the round and the rest of the yoke is worked in the round on circular needles and shaped with raglan increases. The sleeves and body are finished with a wide 2 x 2 rib edge. The rib edge at the neckline is worked from picked-up stitches at the end and folded double. The October Sweater has an oversize fit – knit a size smaller than recommended if you would like a less oversize sweater.

📷 © Jennifer Steingass

Norwood is inspired by the exposed branches of trees in the winter. This sweater is worked seamlessly and from the top down. Try on as you go and choose your ideal length. Options for both short and long sleeves are included. This pattern calls for 2 colors of yarn for easy stranded colorwork. For inspiration, you can check test knitter projects for a variety of creative color combos.

Jennifer Steingass has many designs that can be knit in Le Petit Lambswool. This is Norwood (pattern purchased on Ravelry). 

Make sure you check this link to our website on Saturday morning. We will be discounting some yarns and kits for LYS Day. The items will not show until 8am on Saturday. The last time we did a sale I put the items up early so people could see them and be ready for the sale. This caused confusion so this time the items won’t go up until the sale starts.

I almost forgot - here is my Inclinations Cowl.