Cloud Sweater

Lynn has a new sweater. Okay, almost finished. She has a few ends to sew in yet.

This is the Cloud Sweater from PetiteKnit. Lynn used seven balls of Rowan Tweed Haze single strand.

Cloud Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked back and forth while short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Then each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up 
and knitted along the neck opening. 

Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

The sweater looks great on Lynn. She highly recommends patterns from PetiteKnit. 

I was in the store briefly this morning to ship boxes and it was pouring rain so no outdoor pictures. We’ll do better when she is really finished.

We’re ready for tomorrow. The house is looking very sad with all the art off the walls.

I will try and write tomorrow but I have a feeling that things might be a bit crazy here.

TV and Ice Cream

We took possession of our new house. I’m sitting at the island working while I’m waiting for the TV person to come. It was an anxious few days (there were a few problems that the seller didn’t clear up) but everything came together last night.

Beth brought me a bar stool so I had somewhere to sit. I have two iPads going so I can update the website. I should have brought knitting with me. I thought the TV person was coming between 10 and noon. Then Voila is delivering groceries at 2pm. There should have been time to run home. Unfortunately the TV person didn’t arrive until almost 1. 😂  

We have TV. The sellers left the TV over the fireplace for us but I didn’t know if it worked so we brought a small TV this morning - just in case.

The freezer is ready for dad. 

Now that we have TV and a freezer full of ice cream dad is ready to move.

This is going to be my sewing/knitting room. I can’t wait. There hasn’t been any knitting the past few days and now everything is packed away.

It’s much later and time for bed. We packed more boxes after dinner. The movers are coming in the morning to pack the kitchen and breakables. Then the big move on Thursday. 

Lynn is in the store for the next few days. I’m heading over in the morning to pack orders and then back home to label boxes. I hope this is the last move in my lifetime.

Sharktooth Socks

Stephen West has a new sock pattern.

This pattern is the March sock in my Westknits Year of Socks e-book. This pattern is available exclusively as part of the Westknits Year of Socks 2025 e-book. You will receive a new sock pattern update at the beginning of each month until all 12 socks are released by December 2025. The sock patterns will be available to purchase individually in 2026.

These top-down socks are filled with fun textures. The leg features a diagonal chevron rib that flow along the top of the leg into the top foot. The back of the leg features mirroring textured triangles flanked by twisted ribbing. Choose a solid or heathered sock yarn like Life in the Long Grass Earth to make the detailed stitches shine. The pattern includes five size circumferences with instructions to help modify the length of the leg and foot to achieve the perfect fit.

You can purchase the e-book on Ravelry. 

Photos © Stephen West

Two brand new colours of Edition 3 are coming from Schoppel. We could see them by the end of the week and if not then early next week.

We used 3 balls of Edition 3 to make the Shift. I will have fun making up new combinations when the yarn arrives.

Now back to packing. I think we’re almost there.

What the Fade?!

Mr. UPS came just as I was closing Friday evening with our boxes of Hedgehog. The colours are amazing!!! I have almost everything online now. We’re going to have fun trying to get it all put away this week.

I chose my colours for What the Fade ?!

I will be starting with the green and working to the fuchsia and then back to green.

The pattern is printed and I have my needles. My ball winder is going to be one of the last thing that gets packed. 

I started knitting last night and forgot to finish my post.

I knit well into the night and then more this morning and afternoon. The colours are off. Yesterday’s pictures are very close - this photo is too lime. I’m rushing to finish my post before dinner. Then more knitting.

The first sequence is finished and now I’m fading in the next set of colours. I have each ball in it’s own ziploc bag so I can keep them straight. So far I am enjoying the shawl.

Have a good evening. I hope you are playing with yarn like I will be.

Ponderosa

Wool & Pine has a new sock pattern called Ponderosa Socks. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

We love a classic handknit sock—you’ll catch us rocking that Birkenstock-and-wool-sock lifestyle year-round. There’s just something about a handmade pair of socks that makes every step cozier. 

Ponderosa Socks take inspiration from their namesake Ponderosa Sweater and Hat, beloved for their plump cables and timeless feel. These socks bring that same bold texture to your feet, blending rugged charm with everyday comfort. Knit from the top down with a classic heel flap and gusset, they fit like a dream and hold their shape beautifully over time.

• Yardage: 350 (425, 510) yds / 320 (388, 466) m

  • If making the largest size, consider a contrast heel and toe to avoid running out of yarn (~25g contrast color recommended). 

Mr. UPS brought us a box from Emma’s and I put together new combinations for the Musselburgh Hat (pattern purchased on Ravelry).

We used two skeins of Emma’s Practically Perfect Halves. All the colours are available online and in the store.

I put together kits to make shopping easier.

I loved going to Ponderosa when I was young. It was always a treat when mom and dad took us. They had the best hamburgers that were rectangle.