Kate Winslet’s turn as “Mildred Pierce” was a revelation for the critics, but what I learned was the 1930’s had some glorious cardigans. Simple in shape, with just the perfect touches of feminine grace. Malabrigo, Lace, (100% Baby Merino Wool, 470yds/50g), 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins Orchid Yarn weight: yarn held together, Lace + Lace = Light Fingering …
A mother shouldn’t have favorites, but I must confess, this one is it! It’s comfortable and flattering, and the sleeves were a really fun challenge. Dream in Color Jilly (100% Superwash Merino, 440 yds/4 oz), 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins Victoria. Yarn weight: Fingering Gauge: 19 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with both …
Again, this cardigan came to me in a dream. It was a pleasure to knit, and even more than that, it’s a pleasure to wear; It’s just so cozy & versatile! C1: Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 335 yds/100g), 3(3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Marte C2: Malabrigo Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 440 yds/100 g), 1(1, 1, 1, …
Always a sucker for Jilly with Cashmere, I just couldn’t leave behind these colors, which I refer to as “Electric Salmon’. I bought them even before they hit the shelf at my LYS. The lushness of the yarn was a real party for my hands to knit with. Dream in Color, Jilly with Cashmere, (70% Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% …
Wedding jackets perfectly fit for a formal event in any season. In the depth of summer, they warm you in the dark of the evening as you sip your final glass of champagne. Yarn A: Skacel, Filisilk (70% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Silk, 656 yds/100g), 3(3, 3, 4) skeins skeins Cornfl ower Yarn B: Sweet Georgia, Silk Mist (60% fine …
Diamonds of different sizes make this easy to wear, feminine tank. Sweet Georgia, Bulletproof Sock, (50% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Silk, 15% Mohair, 20% Nylon, 437yds/100g) Tooth Fairy, 2(2, 2, 2, 3) skeins Needles & Notions: US 4, 24 inch circular needles US 3, 24 inch circular needles & DPNs Stitch markers 6 Stitch holders: 4 small, 2 large …
It’s simple, it’s flattering. Why not make this pretty little number? Dream in Color, Smooshy with Cashmere (70% Superwash Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 400yds/4oz) Stormy Skies, 2(2, 3, 3, 3) skeins Yarn weight: Fingering (14 wpi) ? Gauge: 22 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Lace Pattern Needle size: US 4 – 3.5 mm Yardage: 800 – …
This cardigan is like origami. It folds to make a deceptively simple whole, that is luxurious and easy to wear. MC: Blue Sky Fibers, Metallico (50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk, 147yds/50g), Opal, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins C2: Blue Sky Fibers, Alpaca Silk (50% Alpaca, 50% Silk, 146yds/50g) Peacock, 1 skein Yarn weight: Sport (12 wpi) ? Gauge: …
Simplicity by HiKoo (55% merino superwash, 28% acrylic, 17% nylon; 117 yds/50g) #504 Margaritaville (A), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins #015 Ripe Raspberry (B), 1 skein Yarn weight: Super Bulky Gauge: 22 stitches & 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Needle size: US 6 – 4.0 mm & US 5 – 3.5 mm Size available: 22.25 (24. 25, …
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% Wool, 35% Silk, 20% Manufactured Fibers – Nylon / Polyamide, 192 yards/50 grams) #59 hazy blue (A), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins #8 moss (green; B), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins #54 coffee bean brown (C), 1 skein #36 cinnamon (gold; D), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) #56 Bristol red (E), 1 …
