Mosaic Socks

 Accessories, New Release, Patterns  Comments Off on Mosaic Socks
Sep 262011
 
Mosaic Socks

Mosaic Socks are part of the Sailing To Byzantium Collection. These slipstitch colorwork socks are knit from the cuff down with heel flap and gusset, using mosaic patterns reminiscent of Byzantine tile work. Techniques & Skills Used: longtail CO, knit/purl, decreasing, corrugated ribbing, picking up stitches, slipstich mosaic colorwork, short row heel, grafting; this pattern contains full written instructions, as well as charts for the slipstitch colorwork. Size: S (M, L): 72 (80, 88) st, to fit Women’s US 6/7 (8/9, 10/11) shoe size. Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 440 yards/ 402m/100g); 1 skein each MC and CC, shown in Azules (MC) and Botticelli Red (CC). Other Materials: US 1 (2.25mm) dpns or 32” circular needle if using Magic Loop, or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (3); Yarn needle. Gauge: 38 st and 48 rows/4” in stockinette stitch, 48 st and 88 rows/4” in Twisted Stripe slipstitch pattern, 42 st and 72 rows/4” in Mosaic Weave slipstitch pattern, after blocking. Slipstitch colorwork is very dense; the slipstitch rows are also somewhat . . .

Lattice Mittens

 Accessories, New Release, Patterns  Comments Off on Lattice Mittens
Sep 262011
 
Lattice Mittens

Lattice Mitten are part of the Sailing To Byzantium Collection. These warm colorwork mittens feature three different slipstitch patterns, all reminiscent of Ottoman architecture. Techniques & Skills Used: Cable CO, corrugated ribbing, slipstitch colorwork, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, grafting. This pattern contains full written instructions, as well as charts for the slipstitch colorwork. Size: S (M, L): 6 (7, 8)” palm circumference and 7.5 (9.75, 12)” length, to fit 6.5 (7.5, 8.5)” hand circumference. Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% merino wool, 210 yards/ 192m/100g); 1 skein each of MC and CC. Size M shown in Tortuga (MC) and Applewood (CC). Other Materials: US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needle if using Magic Loop, or dpns, or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (4); Yarn needle; Scrap yarn; Stitch holder for thumb. Gauge: 28 st and 26 rounds/4” in Twisted Stripe, after blocking. 22 st and 24 rounds/4” in Corrugated Rib; 20 st and 26 rounds/4” in stockinette st, after blocking. See it on Ravelry or on Payhip to read more and purchase the pattern.

Minaret Hat

 Accessories, New Release, Patterns  Comments Off on Minaret Hat
Sep 262011
 
Minaret Hat

Minaret Hat is part of the Sailing To Byzantium Collection. This slipstitch colorwork hat, designed in three sizes, recalls the dome and minaret shapes of Ottoman architecture. Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, knit/purl, corrugated ribbing, increasing/decreasing, slipstitch colorwork; this pattern contains both fully written and charted instructions. Size: S (M, L): 18.5 (20, 21.5)” brim circumference and 8 (9, 10)” height, to fit 21 (22.5, 24)” head circumference. Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% merino wool, 210 yards/ 192m/100g); 1 skein each MC and CC. Size M shown in Tortuga (MC) and Applewood (CC). Other Materials: US 8 (5mm) 16” circular needle or dpns, or 32” circular needle for Magic Loop, or size to match gauge; Stitch marker; Yarn needle. Gauge: 19 st and 38 rounds/4” in Lattice stitch pattern, after blocking. 19 st and 24 rounds/4” in Corrugated Rib; 18 st and 24 rounds/4” in stockinette st, after blocking. See it on Ravelry or on Payhip, to read more and purchase the pattern.

Sofya Cowl

 Accessories, New Release, Patterns  Comments Off on Sofya Cowl
Sep 262011
 
Sofya Cowl

  Sofya Cowl is part of the Sailing To Byzantium Collection. This cozy slipstitch colorwork cowl, designed in both slouchy and fitted versions, recalls the intricate stacked shapes and vibrant colors of Ottoman architecture. Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, knit/purl, corrugated ribbing, slipstitch colorwork; this pattern contains both fully written and charted instructions. Size: S/M (M/L): 18 (24)” circumference and 9” height. Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% merino wool, 210 yards/ 192m/100g); 1 skein each MC and CC. Size M/L shown in Marron Oscuro (MC) and Continental Blue (CC); size S/M shown in Tortuga (MC) and Applewood (CC). Other Materials: US 8 (5mm) 16” circular needle, or size to match gauge; Stitch marker; Yarn needle. Gauge: 19 st and 38 rounds/4” in Lattice stitch pattern, after blocking. 19 st and 24 rounds/4” in Corrugated Rib; 18 st and 24 rounds/4” in stockinette st, after blocking. See it on Ravelry or on Payhip, to read more and purchase the pattern.

 Newer Entries