Kristen TenDyke's Blog

NEW PATTERN - Smoky Silhouette

2015-04-21T07:00:00.000-04:00

Are you looking for the perfect transitional-weather crochet sweater? Smoky Silhouette has the perfect balance of fun-to-crochet lace and slimming vertical ribbing. As with all of my designs the interesting construction—including sideways crocheted body and trim for ribbing—makes crocheting this sweater an enjoyable and engaging experience.

Add this Pattern to Your Library!

Finished Measurements:
28½ (31½, 34¼, 37, 40, 43, 45½, 48½, 51½)"
72.5 (80, 87.5, 94, 101.5, 109, 115.5, 123, 131) cm bust circumference.
Shown in 34¼" / 87.5 cm size.

Yarn Requirements:
Sport weight (CYCA #2 Fine):
Approx 1360 (1500, 1580, 1780, 1960, 2120, 2270, 2440, 2630) yards /
1240 (1370, 1450, 1630, 1790, 1940, 2080, 2130, 2410) meters of an earth-friendly yarn.
Shown in: Kollage Riveting Sport (100% recycled blue jeans; 95% cotton, 5% other; 100 gram hank = approx 350 yards / 320 meters): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) hanks, #79904 Charcoal Denim

Crochet Hook:
Size US F/5 (3.75 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
Notions:Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 3½ stitch repeats (SR) = 5" / 12.5 cm and 8 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Clamshell Patt;
24 sts and 14 rows = 4" / 10 cm in hdc-blo.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Buy now.

NEW PATTERN - Muddy Duck Pond Cardigan

2015-03-24T10:34:00.000-04:00

Muddy Duck Pond Cardigan - for size 3 months to 4 years

Watch Planet Purl on January 8th

2015-01-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

Thursday, January 8th at noon, I'll be joining Planet Purl for a chat about No-Sew Knits!

We'll be chatting about the book, patterns, seamless knitting and more! Be sure to tune in, or I'll share the recording/video once it's available. But tune in at noon on the 8th to be personally involved! You may even get to win a copy of the book!

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40% off Sale

2014-11-12T11:30:00.000-05:00

No coupon code!

Sale ends November 22, 2014.

See all available patterns.

Pre-order No-Sew Knits!

2014-09-02T13:00:00.000-04:00

Maybe you've heard? I have a another book, full of seamless sweaters, coming out this fall! It'll be available this November, and is available for pre-order now.

In No-Sew Knits, 20 Flattering finish-free garments I teach you how to knit the perfect sweater with no assembly required. Through clever planning and some clever techniques, projects are shaped and joined during knitting—all without sacrificing the pretty details.

No-Sew Knits offers 20 garments that combine construction techniques and on-trend comfortable styling for everyday wear. While many sweaters are based on simple raglan and yoke construction, I take the opportunity to introduce you to a variety of other easier-than-they seem techniques, while keeping the patterns approachable for advanced beginners.

Chapters are focused around the concepts of basic no-sew patterns, interchangeable stitch patterns, cables and lace. The resulting pieces are beautifully constructed garmens that boast eye-catching details: the large focal cable and cowl of the Rejoice Tunic; the cozy foldover collar of the Dreamy Pullover; the delicate lace of the Enchanted Cardi. Each pattern features a Tip section that helps you learn new techniques for customizing your garments.

Pretty and practical, the patterns in No-Sew Knits will teach you a variety of need-to-know skills, building your knitting repertoire as you build your wardrobe.

Stay tuned to learn more about each of the designs in the book, how their constructed and what inspired them.

20% off Sale!

2014-05-26T10:28:00.000-04:00

As you may know, I'll soon be welcoming a new addition to my family. Our baby is due on June 8th!

To celebrate this exciting time (and in hopes of encouraging baby to make a debut), I'm offering 20% off all my patterns and e-book from my Ravelry store, including the Knitting Maine e-book!

The sale ends June 8th at midnight (EST). No coupon code required!

How to increase evenly along a set number of rows

2014-02-17T11:00:00.000-05:00

This is an older post, from like 2006. It's something I've found pretty useful. I was recently sharing my Knitting Maine book with the Metro West Knitters Guild in Needham, MA and this old post came up in conversation. So, here it is again. Fresh and new.

Somehow, this little magic formula found it's way into my brain. It works EVERY TIME for increasing or decreasing evenly along a certain number of rows.

The first thing you need to do is figure out your gauge! This won't work if you don't know your gauge.

So, for our little example, our gauge is 5 sts and 7 rows = 1 inch in whatever stitch you feel like imagining.

The first thing we're going to shape is a sleeve.
With a stitch gauge of 5 sts/inch, figure out how many stitches you will have at the beginning of the shaping.

To do this, multiply 7¾" x 5 sts = 38.75 sts. Of course, we can't have a fraction of a stitch, so based on your stitch pattern, you'll need to round either up or down. I'm going to round down, I'll tell you why in a second. So, there are 38 sts at the cuff of the sleeve.

Now, lets figure out how many stitch there will be at the underarm: 12" x 5 sts = 60. That worked out perfectly, no fractions, and it's an even number. That's why I chose 38 over 39 sts for the cuff. You want to keep the numbers the same, either odd or even.

Now you want to figure out the difference between the two numbers.
60 - 38 = 22.

This tells us that we need to increase a total of 22 stitches to get to 12" from 7¾". Because we will be working our increases on each end of the rows, lets divide this in half so there will be 11 increase rows, with 1 st increased on each end on each row.

But how many rows do we have to increase in?
The whole length of the sleeve will be 17½" from the cast-on edge to the underarm. The first 2 inches will be worked without shaping, so we don't want to include those rows in our increasing. That leaves us to increase in 15½", which multiplied by the row gauge of 7 is 108.5 rows. Rounded to an even number is: 108 rows.

Now comes the fun part… how often do we work these increase rows?

Step 1: Take the number of rows (108) and divide it by the number of times we will be working an increase row (11):

108 ÷ 11 = 9.818181"
If you get a number that is between 1 and 2, see below **

Step 2: Now, take the two even numbers closest to this number. In this case they are 8 and 10. I set them up like this to keep things consistent (See diagram A). These are the row spans that you will be using, such as increase every 8 rows so many times then every 10 rows so many times.

Now we're going to figure out how many times for each of them.

Step 3: Multiply the larger of these two numbers (in this case, the 10) by the amount of times we need to increase: 10 x 11 = 110

Step 4: From this number, subtract the total amount of rows you will be increasing in 110 - 108 = 2

Step 5: Then divide that number in half 2 ÷ 2 = 1. Place that number beside the smaller of your two numbers (See diagram B).

Step 6: Now take the total number of increase rows and subtract the number you're left with in Step 5: 11 - 1 = 10 and place this number beside the larger of your two numbers in your diagram (See diagram C)

Step 7: To double check all this to make sure everything is right: multiply the number on the left by the number on the right for both the smaller number and the larger number: 8 x 1 = 8 then 10 x 10 = 100 (See diagram D). Then add the two numbers 8 + 100 = 108 rows! Yay, the rows are right!

Now check the amount of increase rows: Add the two right-side numbers 1 + 10 = 11 times (See diagram E) That's right too! Amazing!

**If you get a number between 1 and 2 from Step 1 above, continue as follows:
Of course if you get a number that is between 1 and 2, then choosing the even numbers above and below that number won't work. 0 just isn't a number that works in knitting. In this case you'll need to use 1 and 2 rather than 2 even numbers.

You may run into this if you are increasing a lot of stitches in fewer rows.

I'm going to pick random numbers here: we've got 20 rows to increase 13 times.
So, 20 divided by 13 = 1.53846... So we'll be using 1 and 2 for our numbers

Step 1: Set up your diagram in the same was as above, with the smaller number (1) on the top, and the larger number (2) on the bottom (See diagram F).

Step 2: Subtract the increase times (13) from the number of total rows (20) = 7. Insert that number beside the larger number (See diagram G).

Step 3: Subtract the number from Step 2 (7) from the total number of increase times (13) = 6. Insert that number beside the smaller number (See diagram H).

Step 4: Double check everything as in Step 7 above (See diagrams I and J).

The formula is the same for figuring out how to decrease. Simply decrease instead of increase when you work the decrease rows. I hope this is helpful for you all.

Everything - Days Until Christmas Sale!

2013-12-24T07:30:00.000-05:00

Knitting Maine

Today's sale consists of everything in my Ravelry Store!

It's all 50% off for TODAY ONLY.

This includes e-books such as Knitting Maine, and gifts—if you want to gift another Ravelry member a specific pattern.

If there were any patterns you missed over the last 24 days that you wished you could have bought on sale, now is your chance!

This sale is for today only, so don't miss out on this great deal.

Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone, and a Happy New Year! May 2014 be the best one yet!

Little Crochet Hearts - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-23T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today I'm offering another FREE pattern. These little crochet hearts are SUPER-DUPER fast to make. I like to stuff them with calming herbs, such as lavender, sage and rose petals, but you can stuff them with whatever you like!

Free

Tomorrow you guys are in for a treat! Stay tuned, and happy knitting!

Mug Cozy - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-22T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's FREE pattern is this Mug Cozy.

The sample shown is for a Valentine's Day mug cozy, but if you knit it with a Christmas tree instead of a heart, it can be for Christmas! Christmas Tree charts are shown below.

Free

Finished Measurements:
10" wide x 4" tall

Yarn Requirements:
Renaissance by Classic Elite
100% wool
50 gram hank = approx 110 yards
• 1 hank 7155 Renaissance Red
• 1 hank 7119 Rose

Knitting Needles
• One pair size US 8 (5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
• cable needle

Gauge:
19 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Rasa Beret - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-21T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is the Rasa Beret!

A quick-to-knit beret, with a lace pattern to match the Homa sweater. Rasa is knit in the round from the brim to the crown. Pattern includes written and charted instructions for the lace patterns.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
16 (20, 24)" (40.5 [51, 61] cm) head circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Berroco's Remix yarn
30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk, 9% linen (100% recycled)
100 gram ball = approx 216 yards
1 (1, 1) ball in color #3922 Buttercup, or approx 100 (125, 150) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.

Knitting Needles:
Size US 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm): double pointed needles.
Or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in circular garter stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Violet Hat - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-20T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's crochet sale pattern is the Violet Hat!

I love this stitch pattern—so much so that I crocheted 2 versions of this hat. While working on the second one, I took careful notes about what I did so I could post the pattern for you all to make your own versions! I swear, I haven't taken this hat off since I've made it. One version or the other is always on my head. When I was out shoveling snow yesterday I had the solid version on, then when I came in to get warm, I put the wet, snow covered hat asside to dry and the lacy version took its place on my head.

They're so comfortable and easy to make.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes: Adult Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements:
20 (22½, 25)" circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Ecological Wool by Cascade
100% natural peruvian wool
250 gram hank = approx 478 yards
• 1 hanks

Crochet Hook:
• One size US J/10 (6 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
11 single crochets through the back loop = 4". Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Cabled Hat - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-19T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is the Cabled Hat.

This hat is so fun and quick to knit. I knit mine in 2 evenings, then even in the 90 degree F heat I didn't want to take it off. It's as fun to wear as it was to make. The thick yarn makes it a very quick knit, and the pattern is interesting enough to hold my attention for the duration of the knitting.

A few stitches are cast on for the center top of the hat. The stitches are worked on double pointed needles and increases are worked for the crown. Once the increases are finished, the cable ribs are worked with the circular needle. One earflap is worked, then the other. I-cords are made and attached to the front and back of the hat, then they are braided.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished measurements:
20" circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Duchess by Classic Elite
40% merino, 28% viscose, 15% nylon, 10% cashmere, 7% angora
50 gram ball = approx 75 yards
• 2 balls 1058 Royal Red

Knitting Needles:
• one 16" circular size US 11 (8 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
• one set double pointed needles each size US 10 and 11 (6 and 8 mm)
• stitch marker
• cable needle

Gauge:
16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in Cable Rib, slightly stretched, using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Phowa - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-18T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is for Phowa.

A matching hat and legwarmer set. Both the hat and legwarmers are knit in Fair Isle stockinette stitch in the round. Knitting Fair Isle in the round is fun and easy, since you're always working with the RS facing and holding the strands of yarn to the back of the work. The legwarmers are shaped to fit comfortably from knee to ankle.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
Legwarmers: 13¼" (33.5 cm) calf circumference, 9" (23 cm) ankle circumference, 14½" (37 cm) length.
Hat: 20" (51 cm) circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Mirasol's Miski yarn
100% baby llama
approx 83 yards per 50 gram skein
Legwarmers: 2 hanks in #100 Snowdrop (A); 1 hank in each #110 Limestone (B), #133 Steel Blue (C), and #116 Bark (D);
or approx 110 yards A, 50 yards B, 45 yards C, 55 yards D in a comparable earth friendly yarn.
Hat: 1 hank each in #100 Snowdrop (A), #110 Limestone (B), #133 Steel Blue (C) and #116 Bark (D); or approx 60 yards A, 30 yards B, 30 yards C, 40 yards D in a comparable earth friendly yarn.

Knitting Needles:
Size US 8 (5 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Waste yarn for tubular CO; stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
19 sts and 20 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Fair Isle St st.

Autumn Oak Set - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-17T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is for the Autumn Oak set!

These mitts are my go-to mitts. I've made countless pairs of them for myself and as gifts. They work up beautiful in a wide variety of yarns. After making these mitts, I had plenty of yarn leftover, so I made a matching hat.

The pattern is written to be worked back and forth in rows—because I find the brioche stitch pattern is more fun to work back and forth, than in the round. But I've included alteration instructions for how to work the pattern in the round for those who would prefer it.

$5.00 (original price

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes:
Hat: Baby (Adult)
Mitts: one size

Finished Measurements:
Hat: 16¼ (20¼)" circumference
Mitts: About 6" finger circumference and 7¾" hand circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Miss Priss by Schaefer Yarn Co. (100% merino wool; 4 oz hank = approx 280 yards)
• 1 hank will make the set. Or approx 70 (120) yards in a comparable yarn for the hat, and approx 75 yards in a comparable yarn for the mitts

Knitting Needles:
One pair size US 8 (5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
One needle size US 11 (6.5 mm) for loose BO on mitts
One set of 4 double pointed needles in size US 9 (5.5 mm) for thumb trim of mitts.

Gauge:
14 sts and 37 rows = 4" in Brioche Pattern. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Sunyata - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-16T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is Sunyata!

This pretty, warm-weather shrug begins with a provisional cast on and the lace pattern is worked as a rectangle. The waste yarn is removed from the provisional cast on and some stitches are cast on at the underarms. The trim is then worked in the round for a few inches. For a stretchy and fun edge, the trim is bound off with some picots!

No seaming is required to make this piece.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
40¾ (45½, 50½, 55¼, 60, 64¾, 69½)"
103.5 (116, 128, 140, 152.5, 164.5, 176.5) cm
around shoulders

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Classic Elite's Sprout yarn
100% organic cotton
100 gram hank = approx 109 yards
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) hanks in color 4355 Sassafras Tea, or approx 140 (170, 190, 220, 240, 280, 300) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.

Knitting Needles:
Sizes US 10 and 11 (6 and 8 mm) 32" circular.
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Stitch marker; waste yarn and crochet hook in size US J/10 (6 mm) for provisional cast on; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
12 sts (4 stitch repeats) and 18 rows (6 row repeats) = 4.5" (11.5 cm) in Lace Pattern with smaller needles, after wet-blocking and stretching to dry; 10 sts = 4" (10 cm) in 3 x 3 Ribbing with larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Wabi-Sabi Mitts - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-15T07:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday! That means I'm featuring another free pattern. This week it's my Wabi-Sabi mitts.

Handspun yarn often comes in a single hank—one of a kind, and just waiting to be made into a small treasure. These Wabi-Sabi Mitts were designed for a single hank of handspun yarn. The model mitts use approximately 94 yards, but the pattern is written so more or less could be used.

The single hank of handspun yarn is wound into a center pull ball, then both mitts are cast on at the same time—each from opposite ends of the ball. Both mitts are worked at the same time, until only enough yarn to bind off both mitts remains.

Free

Sizes: One size

Finished Measurements:7½" hand circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Handspun yarn; approx 94 yards

Knitting Needles:
• One pair size US 8 (5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

River of Life Socks - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-14T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is for the River of Life Socks.

This stitch pattern is one of my favorites. The way it is made—by increasing stitches at the edges, then decreasing them in the center—reminds me of how everything in life comes and goes—birth and death—and that the cycle is continuous and always beginning and ending at the same time. This technique, combined with knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful wave-like effect, and together with the blue yarn it reminds me of a flowing river—thus we have, the river of life.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes: To fit Women's US sizes 5–7 (8–10)

Finished Measurements:
6½ (8)" leg circumference;
4½ (5½)" leg length;
7¼ (8¼)" foot circumference;
9 (10)" foot length, or desired length.
Note: Choose your size based on your foot circumference; adjust the foot length as necessary.

Yarn Requirements:
Alpaca Sox Kettle Dyes by Classic Elite
60% alpaca, 20% merino wool, 20% nylon
100 gram hank = approx 450 yards
• 1 hank

Knitting Needles: • One set double pointed needles size US 2 (2.75 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:
15 sts and 20 rows = 2" in Circular Stockinette Stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Daisy Beret - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-13T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale crochet pattern is the Daisy Beret.

The Daisy Beret begins at the center of the crown. Stitches are increased evenly around for several rounds, then the hat is worked even to the brim, where stitches are decreased. A ribbed band is worked, joining to the brim of the hat as it's worked around (not visible in photos, it's hidden by the ruffle trim).

A ruffle trim is created, then sewn onto the hat, just above the ribbed band. This hat is super versatile, and can be embellished in so many different ways. The ruffle trim shown in the model hat was designed to match the Ruffle Scarf. It can be omitted, leaving just the simple ribbed band around the edge. Lazy daisies can be added to the crown, or get creative and style it your own way.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes: Baby (Child, Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)

Finished Measurements:
14¼ (17, 20, 21¼, 23)" circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Soft Linen by Classic Elite
35% linen, 35% wool, 30% baby alpaca
50 gram ball = approx 137 yards
• 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) balls Main Color—2281 New Fern
• 1 ball Contrast Color—2250 Inca Gold
Or approx 80 (110, 150, 170, 200) yards MC and 70 (90, 100, 110, 120) yards CC, in a comparable yarn.

Crochet Hook:
• One each size US F/5 (3.75 mm) and G/6 (4 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions:
• seven or more removable stitch markers
• tapestry needle

Gauge:
18 sts and 15 rows = 4" in half double crochet with larger hook; 9 rows = 4" in half double crochet through the back loop with smaller hook; 13 sts in foundation single crochet = 4" with larger hook. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Mighty Mittens - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-12T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is for the Mighty Mittens!

Mittens are knit from the cuff to the fingers, working in the round. The thumb stitches are placed on waste yarn while the fingers are knit, then the thumb stitches are picked up and knit separately.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes: One size, to fit average woman.

Finished measurements:
7" hand circumference; 7¾" hand length

Yarn Requirements:
Princess by Classic Elite
40% merino, 28% viscose, 15% nylon, 10% cashmere, 7% angora
50 gram ball = approx 150 yards
• 1 ball each 3428 Major Grey, 3460 Greatest Green, 3413 Black, 3475 Beyond Beige

Knitting Needles:
• one set dpns each sizes US 5 and 7 (3.75 and 4.5 mm)
• stitch markers
• stitch holder or waste yarn
• tapestry needle

Gauge:
23 sts and 26 rows = 4" in fair isle Stockinette Stitch, using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Pika Hat - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-11T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is the Pika Hat.

This was designed and knit for a friend of mine. She's a fan of a certain little yellow anime character. This hat's so fun to knit & to wear. The hat and the ears are knit in the round. The only seaming required is to attach the ears to the top of the hat.

$4.00 (original price)

$2.00 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Sizes: child (adult)

Finished Measurements:
18 (22)" circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Eco Wool by Cascade
100% Peruvian Wool
250 gram hank = approx 478 yards
• 1 hank each 8457 Yellow and 8095 Black

Knitting Needles:
16" circular and double pointed needle in each size US 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5 mm)

Notions:
stitch markers; tapestry needle; poly-fill or desired stuffing material

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in Stockinette Stitch with larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Danbury - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-10T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is the Danbury Hat.

The crown is knit sideways with short rows worked in Garter Stitch at the center to add some thickness and extra warmth. The lace panel is worked along the brim edge at the same time as working the short rows. When six repeats are completed the crown is joined into a circle, then the brim stitches are picked up along one edge.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
About 18¾" brim circumference
Worn with negative ease, will fit up to 22" head circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Quince & Co.'s Osprey yarn
100% American wool
approx 170 yards per 100 gram skein
1 skein in Bird's Egg

Knitting Needles:
Size US 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16" (80 cm) circular. Or size needed to obtain the correct gauge

Notions:
Stitch marker; waste yarn; tapestry needle

Gauge:
14 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Garter st.

Budding Forest Cowl - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-09T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's Sale pattern is the Budding Forest Cowl.

During Spring—as the forest began coming back to life, as flowers bloomed, and baby leaves were born—this cowl was imagined. The combination of stitch patterns reminds me of what I saw as I watched the forest bloom. While in Spring the weather is becoming warmer, I thought a cowl would be a great use of this stitch pattern to remind me throughout the chilly Autumn and Winter that come springtime, the forest will bloom again.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
33¾" (85.5 cm) circumference x 10¾" (27.5 cm) deep
bust circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Quince & Co.'s Lark yarn
100% American Wool
50 gram hank = approx 134 yards
3 hanks in color #130 split pea, or approx 400 yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.

Knitting Needles:
size US 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular

Gauge:
32 sts (1 patt rep) = 6¾" (17 cm) and 24 rnds (2 patt reps) = 3½" (9 cm) in budding forest pattern. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Royal Lattice Cowl - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-08T07:30:00.000-05:00

Each Sunday from now until Christmas I'm featuring a FREE pattern! Today's free pattern is the Royal Lattice Cowl.

The cowl begins with a provisional cast on, and is worked in a fun, twisted pattern that increases and decreases to shape the side edges to match the stitch pattern. It is joined by working the cast on edge together with the live stitches, either with the three-needle bind off, or grafting—your choice.

Free

Finished Measurements:
About 6¾" wide and 17½" circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Lhasa by Lisa Souza.
100% superfine cashmere
2 oz hank = approx 100 yards
• 1 hank or approx 85 yards in a comparable yarn.
Shown in color Forbidden City.

Knitting Needles:
One pair size US 9 (5.5 mm)
Cable needle; waste yarn and a crochet hook size US H/9 (5.5 mm) for provisional CO; a third needle for Three-Needle BO, or tapestry needle for grafting

Gauge:
17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Lattice Pattern. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Fraternal Socks - Days Until Christmas Sale

2013-12-07T07:30:00.000-05:00

Today's sale pattern is for the Fraternal Socks.

Socks are knit from the cuff down, working a short row heel. The socks use the same fair isle pattern for the left and right, however the colors are switched so they are mis-matched matching socks.

$5.00 (original price)

$2.50 (sale price - TODAY ONLY)

Finished Measurements:
8" foot circumference;
10" or desired foot length

Yarn Requirements:
ShibuiKnits Sock
100% superwash merino
50 gram hank = approx 191 yards
• 1 hank S1395 Honey
• 1 hank S3001 Pebble
• 1 hank S350 ManBlue
• 1 hank S51304 Tweed

Knitting Needles:• One set double pointed needles each size US 1 and 2 (2.25 and 2.75 mm)
• Stitch marker (optional)

Gauge:
32 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Circular Fair Isle Stockinette stitch with larger needles; and in Circular Stockinette Stitch with smaller needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.