I mentioned back in June (via my Instagram feed) that I was revising and refreshing some of my previously published patterns as part of a "Knitterella Rewind."
What is this and why am I doing this?
Over the years, several patterns stood the test of time. These are patterns that I love so I decided to bring a new light to them. I will be giving these patterns a “facelift” with new samples/yarn and photos. I will also update them to my current pattern layout.
The Summer Moon Shawl is my first “re-wound” pattern. This shawl was my debut shawl design in 2015. Given that, it's always been near and dear to my heart and is the perfect inaugural piece for my Rewind Collection!
Watch my last IG LIVE to find out more...CLICK HERE
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Knit from side-to-side, the classic feather and fan stitch, paired next to a simple garter stitch, instantly calls Surf & Turf to mind. This name suits the clever design perfectly! Choose a 2-color smaller shawl or go bigger and bolder with a 6-color combo. Top it off with Percy, Dimond Laine's stunning cashmere yarn, and you have a winning accessory!
Introductory discount!
Get 10% OFF the Surf & Turf Shawl through August 2, 2021 with code SURFTURF
Percy is a beautiful new yarn by Dimond Laine and it's available at The Lamb & Kid. Percy is a Sport/DK weight yarn of 100% cashmere. The 2-color version features natural, undyed colors. The 6-color version showcases Dimond Laine's stunning hand-dyed colors.
The Lamb & Kid is offering KITS! Please head to their website to grab one of these LIMITED kits. What a great chance to work with this special new base/company.
As always, thank you so much for your support, stay safe, and happy knitting!
xox
Although the pattern won't be ready for release until early August 2021, I've had a lot of inquires to the yardage and pattern info. I know this valuable info will help with pattern planning so I'm happy to share it below…
SIZE: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Suggested ease range: 10-15” / 25-37.5 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size 2 and worn with approx 14” of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 2 for complete sweater measurements.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: • Approx 42 (48, 56, 62, 68)" / 105 (120, 140, 155, 170) cm at bust circumference
YARN:
Dapper Dye Works, Sterling (70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 245 yd / 224 m per 100 g); in colors Moon Mist (C1) 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s), Perfectly Pesto (C2) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein, Perdy (C3) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein, and After Shave (C4) 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skein(s)
Or… dk weight yarn in the following amount:
• C1: Approx 208 (238, 277, 307, 337) yd / 189 (216, 252, 279, 306) m
• C2: Approx 129 (147, 172, 190, 208) yd / 117 (134, 156, 173, 189) m
• C3: Approx 129 (147, 172, 190, 208) yd / 117 (134, 156, 173, 189) m
• C4: Approx 703 (803, 937, 1037, 1138) yd / 639 (730, 852, 943, 1035) m
GAUGE: 20 sts x 28 rnds/rows = 4”/ 10 cm in St st, knit flat and in the round, blocked
NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16", 32", 40", and 60" (for sizes 62" and above) circular needle and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm or longer circular needles and DPNs—or one size smaller than Gauge Needle
• Spare needle in Gauge Needle size or smaller, to be used for Three-Needle Bind Off
TOOLS:
2 Removable stitch markers, 1 BOR stitch marker, stitch holders/waste yarn, and tapestry needle
NOTES:
• Sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up until the body separates for sleeves - then it is worked flat. Shoulders are joinedtogether with a Three-Needle Bind Off. Sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round to the cuff. The neckline is then picked up and worked in a 1x1 twisted rib.
• Short Rows are used to shape shoulders.
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Pattern will be released early August 2021. Be sure to sign up for the Knitterella eNewsletter and you won't miss a beat!
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Thank you!
xox
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Going on now, through 05.27.21, get 30% OFF with code
MEMADEMAY
on this week's featured patterns!
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Thank you so much for your support
and Happy MeMadeMay!
xox
Thank you so much for your support
and Happy MeMadeMay!
xox
Me Made May is an entire month devoted to showing off what you’ve made. You can sew, crochet, knit, bead whatever the medium, all you need to do is MAKE! People make stuff and wear it through out the month of May. The challenge is to wear something every day of May that you have made.
(definition sourced from sewdaily.com)
I finished my newest sweater design! I'm keeping the name simple and to the point...I’m calling this the "Marled Cozy Raglan".
This pattern isn't released yet, but it is with test knitters.
Release is planned for early April.
For anyone that would like to get a jump start on their yarn and project planning, here are the details…
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Inspired by a favorite sweatshirt that I’ve had in my closet for over a decade! The silhouette of this sweater has an oversized body, dolman sleeves, and long narrow cuffs. These design features, combined with a mock turtleneck and hi-low hem result in a flattering and comfy wardrobe staple everyone needs. I know I’ll keep this cozy sweater in my rotation for years to come! Plus, the marled fabric created from holding The Farmer’s Daughter bases Recollect and Oh Dang is stunning. Even better, the fabric these yarns create is next to skin is AMAZING!
SIZE / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
• Approx 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74)” / 106.75 (117, 127, 137, 147.25, 157.5, 167.75, 178, 188) cm bust widest circumference
Suggested ease range: 12-16” / 30.5-40.5 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size 50” and worn with approx 16” of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 2 for complete sweater measurements.
YARN:
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Recollect (100% White & Black Rambouillet; 185 yd / 169 m; 2oz); in color Chinook Winds; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins
Held with…The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Oh Dang! (74% Alpaca, 26% Silk; 328 yd / 300 m; 50 g); in color Sam Elliot; 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins
Or…
Sport weight AND Lace weight yarn in the following amount:
• Approx 924 (1012, 1100, 1188, 1276, 1364, 1452, 1540, 1628) yds / 845 (925, 1005, 1086, 1167, 1247, 1328, 1408, 1488) m
GAUGE: 15 sts x 24 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch knit in the round, blocked
NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 7 (4.75 mm) 16", 32", 40" and 60" (for sizes X” and above) circular needle and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Small Needle: Size US 6 (4.00 mm) 16" circular needle—one size smaller than Gauge Needle
TOOLS:
4 Stitch markers, 1 BOR stitch marker, and tapestry needle
NOTES:
• Piece is worked both top-down and in-the-round.
• Yarn is held double throughout, using one strand of each color.
• Short rows are used to raise the front of the hi-low hem.
• After the raglan increases are complete, the sweater is divided at the underarm. Body is completed, then the sleeves, then the neck.
• For an extra stretchy bind off, it is recommended to use a needle size 1-2 sizes bigger than the Smaller Needle.
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Do you have the LIKEtoKNOW.it app?
LIKEtoKNOW.it is a social based shopping service that allows users to instantly access and purchase whatever their favorite influencers are wearing.
Because I often get asked about what I'm wearing in my photos (for example, the boots in this photo above were a hot topic!), I decided to apply for an "influencer" account and I was accepted!
So now, the LIKEtoKNOW.app makes it really easy for me to share direct links of my favorite products with you.
For example if you click on the photo above, it will open my LIKEtoKNOW.it page, and from there you will see a direct link to my boots. If someone purchases the boots from the link, then I will get a small percentage of the sale. Pretty cool.
Anyway, since I already love sharing my favorite products with you and this app makes it easy to share a shopping link too. If you want to, or already use the LIKEtoKNOW.it app, please look me up and give me a follow.
I'd greatly appreciate it!
xox
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I also have affiliate links to a couple of my favorite brands…
These affiliate links were along the same lines. If you shop Madewell or Frye via my link, I will get a small percentage of the sale.
If you are interested in getting affiliate links or being an influencer on LIKEtoKNOW.it be sure to check it out and apply!
C R E D I T S
PHOTOGRAPHY: @juliaross
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Have you been following the "Making Comfort and Joy" series from Wool And Honey?
Making Comfort & Joy is a multi-part series created by Melissa and Liz (owners) of the popular yarn shop, Wool And Honey. This wonderful series brings a spotlight to makers in our fiber community. It's an event that is hosted on their Instagram LIVE. It's a chance to sit down, and casually chat about what makes us tick and how we keep going creatively in our daily lives.
I'm beyond thrilled to announce that tonight, at 7PM EST, I'll be the featured guest!
I'll be chatting with the girls and taking questions as well. I'll also be showcasing a new design that is currently a WIP on my needles. AND…there might be a few more surprises from me and the Wool And Honey girls too!
You can view this event by going to the Wool And Honey Instagram LIVE feed tonight (01.14.21), at 7PM EST.
All are welcome.
Hope to see you there!
P.S. You can read more about the Making Comfort And Joy series HERE.
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
The Wixom Sweater is LIVE!
Inspired by my Wixom Hat, this stranded yoke sweater is surprisingly quick to knit. The two color geometric motif is an eye-catching design that works well as a unisex sweater. Knit top-down, this seamless, worsted weight sweater is sure to become a sweater weather staple!
Now, through Wednesday, December 30, 2020, get the Wixom Hat pattern FREE with code
MATCHYMATCHY
Please nNote: You will need to add both the Wixom Sweater and Wixom Hat into your cart for it to work.
If you already have the Wixom Hat pattern, use code WIXOMSWEATER to get 25% OFF!
Dapper Dye Works will be offering yarn kits for the Wixom Sweater!
Kits will be available today, December 28, 2020, starting at 5 PM EST over at the Dapper Dye Works website.
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
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YARN: @dapperdyeworks
PHOTOGRAPHY: @juliaross
A limited stock of my favorite LOVaFUR poms are back in the shop! Just in-time for your gift knitting too!
LOVaFUR poms are 100% vegan and are handmade in Austria by a mother/daughter duo. These poms are such a beautiful, high quality product, and I’m so happy to be able to add them to Knitterella.com!
BUY 2 POMS and get FREE SHIPPING!
No code necessary.
(Domestic Shipping Only)
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Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
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I thought it might be a good idea to record a video demo on how I finish this cowl. While I don't have all the necessary audio and video tools, I thought something was better than nothing. I hope you find this 'one-take' recording helpful!
You can find the "Fallen Feathers Cowl - Finishing Demo" on my YouTube channel.
In the future I hope to record more videos for you, so please be sure to like and subscribe to my Knitterella YouTube channel.
In the fall my son and I love to go for walks in the woods, searching for all sorts of treasures. Fallen feathers are among the most precious of our finds: they become keepsakes and are reminiscent of our time together. We often find Wild Turkey feathers which are common in our area. These Wild Turkey feathers are the inspiration behind this design. Their high contrasting, barred stripes have always caught my eye. The graphic line of these feathers easily translate to colorwork knitting.
Knit in Myak Tibetan Cloud, this 100% Tibetan Wool is a natural beauty, creating a lightweight yet very warm hat. The pattern is written for three sizes with options for a slouchy or beanie fit. Now we each have very special hats to be worn on our very special walks!
To celebrate the release of the Fallen Feathers Hat, I'm offering a special discount!
Now, through Sunday, October 25, 2020, get 15% OFF with code
WALKINTHEWOODS
To purchase pattern and get full pattern details, click HERE
I'm also thrilled to tell you that mYak is offering KITS!
These are beautiful 2 skein kits in Tibetan Cloud. You can get 2 hats out of one kit!
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
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A bold, graphic motif adorns this eye-catching unisex hat. Worked in Dapper Dye Works Tundra, the 80/20 Merino/Alpaca blend is a pleasure to knit with and the hat knits up faster than you’d think.
The pattern offers 5 sizes, plus options for a beanie or slouchy version. Choose to knit your Wixom Hat in 3 colors, or 2…top it off with a pom, or not…whatever you decide the options and versatility of this pattern make it a great one!
To celebrate the release of the Wixom Hat, I'm offering a special discount code!
Now, through Sunday, October 4, 2020, get 15% OFF with code
KNITWIXOM
I'm also thrilled to tell you that Dapper Dye Works is offering KITS!! (While Supplies Last) Yes, starting today (09.30.20) at NOON EDT, in the Dapper Dye Works online shop, they will be offering kits in Tundra and Stapleton. If you haven't tried these lovely bases yet, this is a great opportunity to do so. I'm very happy with the results of Tundra in colorwork. I definitely will be designing more with this base and soon!
One more thing…
The poms I use for my hats are from Lovafur. They have been my favorite for years and I'm so happy to tell you that soon I'll be offering them at Knitterella.com! Stay tuned…
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
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This top-down piece has all the makings for the ideal Summer sweater! It’s lightweight, worked in-the-round and adorned with a decorative lattice pattern encircling the yoke. The slight A-line shaping and hi-low hem allow it to flow freely, making it comfortable and flattering in the warmer weather. What’s more, we added a long sleeve version for those who prefer to wear this in cooler climates! We made our summer version in a bright speckled color and reserved the deeper, semi-solid hue for our long sleeve version. Now we don’t have to choose!
Farmer's Daughter, Foxy Lady, is a stunning yarn and couldn't be more perfect for this sweater! The lattice stitches are well defined with the single ply construction and the yarn's combination of springy superwash merino and silk create a lightweight fabric with a beautiful sheen and drape. Head over to The Farmer's Daughter shop to see her wide range of hand-dyed colors. Her stunning speckles and semi-solids are sure to inspire!
To celebrate the release of Summer Trellis, I'm offering a special discount code to my eNewsletter subscribers!
Now, through Friday, July 17, 2020, get 10% OFF with code
KNITTRELLIS
Pattern can be purchased at Ravelry.com or Knitterella.com
For full pattern specs/details/photos and options to purchase, please head to Knitterella.com or Ravelry.com
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
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And because a lot have asked about my jeans…you can get them at Madewell! Click the affiliate button below…they carry my favorite jeans! P.S. I always opt for the high-rise, CURVY fit ;)
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I'm excited to tell you that my new pattern Summer Trellis, will be available Monday, July 13, 2020!
In case you wanted to spend time this weekend planning for the release, I thought I'd share the specs and yarn details with you now…
SIZE / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Suggested ease range: 1–6” / 2.5–15 cm of positive ease. Short sleeve sample shown is a size 35” worn with approx 1” of positive ease at the bust. Long sleeve sample shown is a size 38.5" worn with approx 5” positive ease at bust.
• Approx 32.5 (35, 38.5, 41, 43, 47, 51, 54, 56, 58.75, 61, 64, 68)" / 81.25 (87.5, 96.25, 102.5, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 135, 140, 146.25, 152.5, 160, 170) cm bust circumference
YARN:
Short Sleeve Option
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Foxy Lady (70% merino, 30% silk; 428 yd / 391 m per 100 g); 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Shown in color Shipwreck.
Or… Fingering Weight yarn in the following amount:
• Approx 811 (856, 960, 1022, 1073, 1185, 1248, 1284, 1373, 1435, 1497, 1560, 1685) yds / 737 (782, 872, 929, 976, 1078, 1134, 1173, 1248, 1305, 1361, 1418, 1531) m
Long Sleeve Option
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Foxy Lady (70% merino, 30% silk; 428 yd / 391 m per 100 g); 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Shown in color Mr. Pocket.
Or… Fingering Weight yarn in the following amount:
• Approx 1151 (1235, 1362, 1447, 1532, 1686, 1783, 1888, 2017, 2046, 2139, 2226, 2351) yds / 1046 (1123, 1238, 1315, 1393, 1532, 1621, 1717, 1834, 1860, 1945, 2024, 2137) m
GAUGE: 24 sts x 36 rnds = 4" in St st, blocked
NEEDLES:
Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 circular needles — or one size smaller than gauge needle
TOOLS:
Stitch markers, waste yarn and tapestry needle
NOTES:
• Piece is worked both top-down and in-the-round.
• A provisional cast on is used for the neck. Neckline edging is added after completion so you may easily customize fit at the top.
• Short rows are used before yoke split to raise the back of the neck.
• Both charted and written instructions are available for the yoke patterning.
• Hi-low hem at bottom is achieved using short rows.
• On YouTube, visit the Knitterella channel for a video demo on how to create the Right Twist and Left Twist used in this pattern. Direct link is: https://youtu.be/as_9LuglMxw
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Like multiplying leaves to a fern, this sock stitch pattern grows down from the cuff all the way to the toe. Twisted stitches create the angled lines, with zero cabling required! Offered in four adult unisex sizes, these fingering weight socks are a stunning addition to anyone’s sock drawer!
\To celebrate the release of FERN, today through the weekend. Get 25% OFF, no code needed! On April 6, 2020, the price will go back to $7.
Fern is knit in Dapper Dye Works, Bennett, in color Livin' On The Wedge.
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
Photography by: Jill Zielinski Designs
Meet the Sugarplum Sweater! The initial design originated as the Sugarplum Hat; however after knitting several hats, I knew it needed to be a sweater too!
Knit in Plucky Knitter Scholar 2.0, this worsted-weight, top-down sweater is such an addictive piece. Once you finish this eye-catching sweater, I’m pretty sure you’ll want to knit the hat to match too!
GET 10% OFF NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2020 with code “MYSUGARPLUM”
Please note: This is a one time use code
You can purchase the pattern and find full details in my Raverly Shop or at Knitterella.com
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
Photography by: Julia Ross
What might appear tedious and complicated is actually an intuitive design. Panels of quills and crosses adorn this infinity scarf through meditative two-color knitting. Breaks of stockinette allow your mind to disengage and appreciate the colorwork as you knit. Knit in the round and grafted together, everyone will have their eyes on this stunning statement piece!
This design is knit in Plucky Knitter Yakkity DK for the main color in Sea Salt, and Plucky Knitter Beauregard DK for the contrasting color, in Sockeye.
You can purchase the pattern and find full details in my Raverly Shop or here at Knitterella.com
Thank you for your support and happy knitting!
xo
Photography by: Julia Ross
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