Brae

 Featured, New Release, Patterns, Wraps  Comments Off on Brae
Apr 292017
 

Brae cover | The Knitting Vortex

Journey along this asymmetric garter based shawl, as colorful stripes and simple slipped stitches build upon each other. The Brae shawl is knit on the bias from one end to the other, with stripes flowing into a rippled slipstitch pattern, interspersed with solid bands of color. Pair two contrasting colors, or a variegated or tonal skein with a neutral complement, and have fun watching the colorful contrast advance across the shawl while knitting.

Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, slipped stitches. Instructions are fully written, with a chart also provided for the slipstitch section.

Size: 65 (75)” length and 13 (15)” depth, customizable. Instructions are included for two finished sizes; choose the larger version to use up most of two full skeins, or the smaller version when working with partials, see Designer’s Notes.

Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply (100% superwash merino wool; 400 yards/366m/113g); 1 skein each A and B. Small version shown in Pewter and Lotus, and large version in Parchment and Denim, respectively. The sample used approximately 250 (360) yards A and 270 (375) yards B of fingering weight yarn.

Other Materials: US 5 (3.75mm) 32” circular needle, or size to match gauge; Stitch marker (1); Yarn needle.

Gauge: 22 st and 44 rows/4” in garter stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical for this project, however a different gauge may result in a smaller or larger finished shawl, and different yardage requirements.

See it on Ravelry or on Payhip, to read more or purchase the pattern.  

Brae wrapped view | The Knitting Vortex   Brae stripe | The Knitting Vortex   Brae shawl | The Knitting Vortex

Kline Shawl

 New Release, Patterns, Wraps  Comments Off on Kline Shawl
Apr 212017
 

Kline Shawl | The Knitting Vortex

Originally published in knit.wear Spring/Summer 2016, the Kline pattern is now available as an individual download in my usual pattern format.

Bold strokes of alternating smooth and rough texture stretch fluidly across this asymmetric shawl. The strict monochromatic palette is broken with colorful accents that transition to dominance at the far edge; try pairing a speckled yarn with a bold contrast for a striking visual result.

Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing.

Size: 80” length and 21” depth, customizable.

Yarn: Madelinetosh tosh merino light (100% merino wool; 420 yards/384m/100g), shown in Optic (MC) and Edison Bulb (CC); 1 skein each MC and CC. The sample used approximately 420 yards MC and 340 yards CC, but any amount of yarn in any combination may be used; see Designer’s Notes.

Other Materials: US 6 (4mm) 32” circular needle, or size to match gauge; Yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 st and 32 rows/4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical for this project, however a different gauge may result in a smaller or larger finished shawl, and different yardage requirements.

See it on Ravelry or on Payhip, to read more or purchase the pattern.  

Love Me True

 New Release, Patterns, Sweaters  Comments Off on Love Me True
Apr 072017
 

Love Me True Last Look | The Knitting Vortex

Subtly different textured stitch patterns define the front and back of this boxy cardigan. The back and shoulders feature an unusual construction that creates a casual, modern silhouette, with dropped shoulders and a shallow v-shaped back neckline echoing the deep v of the front. The mid-length oversized body is cropped enough to wear with pants and skirts without overwhelming them, but still long enough to work with casual leggings. Slim sleeves also balance the oversized body, and an uneven split hem further reduces bulk; applied pockets make it even more practical. Worked seamlessly from the top down with a knit-in buttonband, finishing is minimal, and style is major.

Construction: Love Me True is cast on at the crossback and worked to the armscye depth in an alternating broken rib stitch pattern. The back is put on hold while stitches are picked up for each shoulder and worked separately in a similar steady broken rib stitch pattern with a worked-in rib button band; short rows shape the “shoulder” height, then fronts continue to the armscye depth, with gradual front neck shaping. Back and fronts are united and worked, each in its own stitch pattern, to the hem. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and the caps shaped with short rows, then worked seamlessly to the cuffs. Stitches for the pockets are picked up, and pockets added on the lower fronts. The cardigan is complete when the knitting is finished, except for adding buttons and seaming pocket side edges.

Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, backwards loop CO, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, working in simple pattern, German short rows with link to my tutorial, picking up stitches.

Size: This boxy cardigan is designed to be worn with at least 4 – 6” of positive ease; with this amount of ease, the size range is suggested to fit actual bust sizes of 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)”. I wanted a very roomy silhouette to reflect the relaxed construction, and chose an even more oversized fit for myself; the sample is shown in the fifth size worn with 10” of positive ease. Consult the schematic for bust and other measurements, and choose a size that provides the amount of ease you prefer.

Yarn: Molly Girl Yarn Rock Star DK (100% superwash merino wool; 300yards/270m/100g), shown in Love Me Tender; 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins, or approximately 1075 (1100, 1200, 1250, 1375, 1400, 1500, 1625, 1800) yards of DK weight wool yarn.

Other Materials: US 6 (4mm) 32” circular needle or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (6); Removable stitch marker (1); Stitch holders (2); Yarn needle; ½” buttons (8); matching sewing thread and needle.

Gauge: 22 st and 32 rows/4” in pattern stitch, after blocking.

See it on Ravelry or on Payhip, to read more or purchase the pattern.  

Save