Christmas Belle

Isabell Kraemer has a new design called Christmas Belle (pattern purchased on Ravelry).

Christmas Belle is worked seamlessly from the top down.  

First some short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the yoke is worked in the round with a beautiful “merry and bright” colorwork 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 in rounds down to the hem. Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last. No finishing required. 

The sweater is knit in fingering weight yarn so the possibilities are endless. For the body a few knitters have used Le Petit Lambswool. For the colourwork you can use Crazy Zauberball or Dyed in the Wool for a yarn that changes colour. 

We have a new sock yarn coming next week. Evolution Silk Sock from Estelle. It is available on the website for preorder.

Evolution Silk Sock is a luxurious blend of 50% cotton, 28% Superwash Merino wool, 10% silk, and 12% nylon. Each ball contains 400 metres of pure heaven; perfect for breezy summer tops, shawls that shine, and, of course, socks. A versatile yarn, Evolution Silk Sock is sure to capture the hearts of knitters and crocheters this spring and summer.

My sweater is blocked. A soak in Soak does wonders.