This design is one of the 9 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 1 of our new Making Stories Magazine. With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials …
I liked the idea of a simple 2×2 high-necked pullover, but wanted to add a little bit more femininity. The movement of the ribs is simple while creating a pleasing hourglass impression. Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk Yarn weight: Sport (12 wpi) ? Gauge: 28 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in 2×2 ribbing Needle size: US …
The Body and Sleeves of this pullover are worked separately in the round to the underarms, then joined for working the Yoke in the round. finished measurements: Bust: 33 (35 ¾, 40 ¾, 43 ¼, 48 ¼, 51)“ / 84 (91, 103.5, 110, 122.5, 129.5) cm Length: 23 ½ (24 ½, 25 ½, 26, 27 ¾, 28 ¼)” / 59.5 …
An all over Herringbone stitch using two strands of yarn held together give Larsen’s top its chunky, textured look; strands of different colors held together create the gradient color pattern. The front is worked to the underarms, with sleeves cast on and joined before being continued in one piece to the shoulders. The back and sleeves continue, worked in a …
This oversized cardigan is a must-have sweater for that upcoming cold weather. Rich, modern colours pair beautifully with classic geometric motifs and large shawl collar, emphasizing the decadent feel. PATTERN NOTES Cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up, and the sleeves are worked in the rnd. Collar is picked up along fronts. The Colour patterning is charted only. Those …
This turtleneck sweater is knit side to side, with the sleeves knit in the round. The cables in this sweater mean that the row gauge is extremely important for sizing. Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Worsted Twist Yarn weight: Aran (8 wpi) ? Gauge: 24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in 3×3 Twisted Rib Needle size: US 6 – …
Instead of the usual plain body and fancy yoke, I decided to do the opposite for this pullover. CipInstead of the usual plain body and fancy yoke, I decided to do the opposite for this pullover. Cipher is knit bottom up, in the round. Suggested yarn: Universal Yarn Kingston Tweed Yarn weight: DK ? Gauge: 28 stitches and 55 …
The pattern is simple, but the yarn packs a big punch in this double stranded tee. Malabrigo, Lace, (100% Merino Wool, 15%, 470yds/50g) C1: Piedras, 1 skein C2: Arco Iris, 1(1, 1, 2, 2) skeins C3: Indiecita, 1(1, 1, 1, 2) skeins C4: Mariposa, 1(1, 1, 2, 2) skeins With hand dyed yarns such as Malabrigo Lace, every skein …
Sweater is knit top down, in the round. The Front and Back are worked separately and joined at the underarm. Only a fraction of CC1 and CC2 are used in the yoke of this pattern. This means very different effects can be acheived with the same yarns. In one of the examples, the brightest sections were used. In the other, …
Mirielle uses a deceptively simple stripe pattern to create the illusion of randomness. With a trendy waistband and large open sleeves, this tee is a must-have piece for the end of summer weather. Queensland Collection United (55% Lambswool, 45% Cotton; 251 yards 230 meters/50 grams): Ivory (MC, 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins Redcurrant (C1, 1 skein) Denim (C2, 1 …
