Sylvie and Fred

Isabell Kraemer has a new pattern called Sylvie P. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

From Isabel.

today marks year 1 after the back surgery
and I thought I’d like to celebrate this milestone with a promotion: use code happy1st at check out to get ALL self published patterns 50% off (code is valid until Friday, July 28th, midnight Berlin time) … enjoy!

Isabel writes an amazing pattern. I knit Elah and it was one of the best written patterns I have ever followed. It is also the best fitting garment that I have ever knit. Isabel understands sizing.

Here are Isabell’s patterns on Ravelry.

Back to the new pattern. I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the discount!

Sylvie P is worked seamlessly from the top down.  

Both the back and the front are worked in Stockinette stitch in a sportive stripe pattern, with an additional “faux” seam that runs down at the center of the back. Knitting starts with the cast-on of the shoulders for the back. 
Once the short row shaped shoulder slope is done, the back is worked flat to underarm. Shoulder stitches are picked up to work the fronts to the same length. 
At underarm both fronts and back are joined to work the body in one piece top down back and forth to the bottom hem. 
Then the button bands and shawl collar are worked.

You can make this a fun Cardover/Pulligan (= a pullover that looks like a cardigan ;)) by sewing the buttons through both layers of the button bands or work buttonholes to make it a “real” cardigan.

Last the sleeve stitches are picked up around the arm openings to work the sleeves in Stockinette stitch top down in rounds to the cuffs. 

modifications/adjustments 
The body and the sleeves can be lengthened or shortened by working more or less rows/rounds before starting the ribbing. Size can be adjusted by working widthwise from the size you need/want for your bust/chest, and lengthwise from the size you need/want for your upper arms. Upper arm circumference is determined by the armhole length plus underarm stitches - work more or less rows for both fronts and back (follow instructions for a smaller/bigger size) to adjust armhole length.

Pockets could be added to your liking. The pattern doesn’t include instructions for pockets, but provides a link to a great tutorial.

Be aware that the amount of yarn needed will change with each alteration.

Beth and I made the executive decision that dad couldn’t be without a dog. He needs a little friend to walk around the neighbourhood. It gets him out and he loves chatting with the neighbours. We did a lot of research last week and talked to a lot of breeders.

When I was dog sitting yesterday dad and Beth picked up Fred. We made it a name that is easy for my dad. 

When we told dad he was a bit worried that it might be too soon. We assured him that Lucy would be okay with it. She has a great life with mom now and she wants dad to be happy too.

He is part Collie and part Golden Retriever. We didn’t want another big dog. It took a toll on dad trying to help Lucy get up for the past year.

I met Fred this morning. He is very cute and likes to snuggle.

So far Fred likes the truck. 

He met Boscoe and Jackson this morning at the office. Boscoe isn’t too sure and Jackson isn’t bright enough to think that a new puppy is a bad thing. Beth is golfing today so I looked after the dogs this afternoon. Dad and Fred came for dinner. Boscoe still isn’t too sure but it’s the first day.

I finished Washed Out this afternoon. It needs a good blocking but here it is so far.

Now a bit of paperwork and then knitting.