Friday, August 6, 2021, Issue 210: Happy Friday!

• Posted on 6 August 2021
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in August 2021, KAL, knit-along, make-along, summer knitting, We are back open!
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Our Zoom groups are officially over! This week, we were able to meet again in person to knit and make together. On Tuesday, we held our Knit Afternoon in the shop while our Thursday Night group was held out on the deck!

A Berroco shipment of Summer Sesame and Zinnia arrived in the shop! The Berroco Tee Party Make-along 2021 runs through August. Are you in? Here are some project ideas!

Faye by Amy Christoffers has a little Bohemian flair with this flattering top. Knit side to side, the vertical stripes flatter while the bottom fringe adds some extra fun.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56, 60 {64, 68, 72}“ / (91.5, 101.5, 112) 122, 132, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Length: (21, 21, 21½) 22, 22½, 22½, 23 {23, 23½, 23½}” / (53.5, 53.5 54.5) 56, 57, 57, 58.5 {58.5, 59.5, 59.5} cm not including fringe
Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO SUMMER SESAME (100 grs): (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5, 6 {6, 6, 7} balls #5243 Amber

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle

Etta by Alison Green is an everyday wear top with a subtle lace yoke that is knit top down.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (32½, 36½, 40½) 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½ {60½, 64½, 68½}“ / (82.5, 93, 103) 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5 {153.5, 164, 174} cm
Length: (20½, 21, 21½) 22, 22½, 22¾, 23 {23½, 23½, 24}” / (52, 53.5, 54.5) 56, 57, 57, 58.5 {59.5, 59.5, 61} cm
Shown in size 36½“ / 93 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO SUMMER SESAME (100 grs): (2, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, 4 {5, 5, 5} balls #5237 Mint

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
5 stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in
St st with larger needle

Sierra by Margaux Hufnagel is a sweater that gives flair to any outfit. Made side to side in a simple eyelet pattern, style it with a pair of jeans or over a summer dress. Designed for Berroco Summer Sesame.

Maisie by Donna Yacino is a swingy little crocheted top that is worked side to side with a twisted fringe added during finishing. Designed for Berroco Summer Sesame.

Pim by Amy Christoffers is a flattering V-neck in a classic fit that is worked bottom up, flat and seamed. Pim a perfect “looking good while doing all the errands” kind of sweater.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37, 41, 45) 49, 53, 57 {61, 65, 69}“ / (94, 104, 114.5) 124.5, 134.5, 145 {155, 165, 175.5} cm
Length: (21, 21, 21½) 22, 22½, 23 {23½, 24, 24½}” / (53.5, 53.5, 54.5) 56, 57, 58.5 {59.5, 61, 62} cm
Shown in size 41” / 104 cm. Recommended ease: 4–6” / 10–15 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO ZINNIA (50 grs): (9, 9, 10) 11, 12, 14 {15, 16, 17} balls #7109 Nimbus

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Knitting needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
1 stitch holder
5 removable stitch markers
1 regular stitch marker

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

Perrin by Amy Christoffers is perfect for everyday wear, featuring panels of lace to give it a touch of femininity. Pair it with jeans or float skirts. Designed for Berroco Zinnia.

Philippa by Margaux Hufnagel is a simple wear everyday kind of tee. Its relaxed, boxy fit and V-neck make this a flattering top. Designed for Berroco Zinnia.

WIPs and FOs

I don't have any finished projects this week and my Tegna by Caitlin Hunter has been set aside...

I cast on a new project! I am test knitting Daintylion designed by Rebecca McKenzie of Raging Purlwind (@ragingpurlwind) using The Fibre Co. Cirro in Angelic. The pattern is expected to be released in September. This is the first time I using a picot cast on.

I actually had a bit of trouble with the beginning of the yoke, misreading the section after the first increase round. I had to frog back from 198 stitches of the second increase back to the 132 stitches of the first increase.

Isn't the lace yoke gorgeous? I am loving the pattern already!

This yoked sweater #daintylionsweater is worked from the top down starting with the picot cast on. The Fibre Co. Cirro is a dream to work with although not the easiest for frogging back but it makes a beautiful fabric.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

The newest Knit-Alongs are the Any Sweater / Shawl KAL and the Knit Any Project: the everlasting knit-along to encourage and support you to knit is running from May 1 to August 31, 2021.

Remember to post photos to the finished object (FO) thread when you finish a project during the Knit-Along so that you will be included in the next draw! We will also add the option of posting your finished project to Instagram using the #sue2knitskal so that I can find them!

Jen (zjewell) finished the Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad for her aunt! 2 strands of Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair held together with 1 strand of The Fibre Co. Acadia. She added 33 rows after the body and sleeve separation before starting the lace pattern on the body and 28 extra rows on the sleeves.

Love the colours that Anna (@kollar.annie) used for her V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman.

Here is Anna (@kollar.annie)’s fabulous Bloom Sweater by Jenise Hope.

Anna (@kollar.annie) finished this pair of socks with afterthought heels using the YouTube tutorial from Elle of the Crafthouse Magic.

Look at these fun Fruit Stripe Gum Sicks by Leah Oakley knit by Thelma for Maureen! Yarn is Timber Yarns Sock Twins in Hocus Pocus.

Sonia (@soniabknits) finished a pair of vanilla socks using Istex Einband.

Linda knit these ValentineSox by Wenche Roald for a friend. She used Regia 6 Ply Active.

Ann (annvanwagner) knit these socks from Kay F Jones (Bakery Bears)

Rita (ritz) test this new pattern Artist's Garden Blanket Shawl by Tif Handknits. There is a 20 percent discount until August 8th with code ARTIST20.

Jenny (JChan8) test Les Roches by Gretha Mensen (released July 2021), an almost triangular shawl with delicate lacy cables, bolder cables, garter stitch and I-cord edges.

IN THE SHOP

Visible Mending: A Modern Guide to Darning, Stitching and Patching by Arounna Khounnoraj is a book for those who want to learn how to make the mist of their wardrobes, be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

Thinking about trying your hand at punch needle rug hooking? Oxford Punch Needle Kits include Arounna Khounnoraj’s Punch Needle book, a 10” Morgan No Slip Hoop, 1/2 yard of 60” wide Monks Cloth, and a #14 Fine Boxed Oxford Punch Needle perfect with Istex Lettlopi or #10 Regular Boxed Oxford Punch Needle perfect for Garnstudio Drops Andes. Order individual items on their own or in the Kit. Yarn is not included in the kits.

Tuesday Knit Afternoons from 2 - 4 pm and Thursday Knit Nights from 7 - 9 pm has started! Weather permitting, we will hold our Thursday Knit Nights out back!

Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting! Keep calm and keep on knitting and making!