New patterns

Tanis Lavallee has a new pattern. This is the Skylights Tee and you can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Use the coupon code SUMMER for 15% off this and ALL of my self published patterns through July 3rd.

A classic raglan tee, but make it elegant. With a pretty eyelet detail at the shoulders and a statement panel down the front that features both lace and cables, this tee is anything but basic. I chose to knit mine to a slightly cropped length, a style that I find I’m reaching for more and more these days. Knit in my favourite fingering weight yarn, this tee is my new summer staple.

The sweater is knit with fingering weight yarn. 

Lynn worked for me today. I did running around this morning and overdid things. I came home and worked from home before a nap. Lynn is going to swatch Noro Silk Garden Solo for the sweater. It is a bit thicker than fingering so we’ll see how it works. 

Caitlin Hunter has a new pattern called the Midsommar Tee. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Midsommar is a simple, classic tee worked from the bottom up, with the option for a sleeveless or short sleeved version. Starting with a split bottom hem worked flat, the body is joined to work in the round up to the sleeve split. The fronts and backs are worked flat, with neckline and shoulder shaping. Shoulders are joined, then stitches are picked up to knit your preferred sleeve option, then finally neckline stitches are picked up. 

This pattern is designed to be worked in different yarn weights from DK to aran/bulky. This is a great opportunity to stash dive and play with different yarn combinations to create an interesting and unique fabric. The yarn you choose will change the fabric of your final garment- bulkier yarn or yarn held double will create a thicker fabric while a thinner yarn will create an airier, more open fabric. You only need to make sure to match the stitch gauge to make sure your tee will fit properly. The row gauge is less important as you can knit more or fewer rows as needed to achieve the length required. Pattern instructions are given with length measurements to make this easy to follow regardless of your row gauge.

The striped version is knit with BC Garn Allino (2 strands held together).

Take a look at some of the finished projects on Ravelry. One knitter used fingering weight (three strands) and she did a fade. Another knitter used Spincycle Dream State with a fluffy yarn (similar to Emma’s Suri Silk).

This version is a light worsted held double strand.

This version is a sports weight yarn held double strand.

Mr. UPS brought a box from Spincycle this afternoon. Lynn texted me a picture after she opened it. The bag on top is Water Witch. The colour looks awesome. The box included 

Dream State

-Castaway

-Good Omen

-The Family Jewels

Dyed in the Wool

-Levitate

-Miss Me

-The Castle

-The Meadows

-Water Witch

We had fresh strawberries and ice cream last night. Yes, dad spoils the dogs.