Friday, February 17, 2023, Issue 284: Happy Friday!!

• Posted on 16 February 2023
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in cozy knits, February, February 2023, sweater weather, winter knitting
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Yesterday's iffy weather followed by sleet and then cold made it a good day to get cozy and knit. Are you knitting sweater weather garments or are you anticipating spring and planning your warm weather knits while you work on your wips?

As you might know, I happen to love Caitlin Hunter's designs!

Northerly is a top-down circular yoke sweater featuring colourwork, cables and lace. It was loosely inspired by classic Scandinavian designs and the colors of Alaska in the winter. Her sample was knit with elbow length sleeves and a cropped body, but these are adjustable to suit your preference!

The pattern and any of her self-published patterns are 20% off using the code SWEATERWEATHER until February 21, 2023 on Ravelry.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9}
Recommended ease: 2-10” 5-25 cm of positive ease at the bust. Be sure to check the sleeve measurement of the size you choose to ensure a good fit. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details.

Sweater shown is size 3 on a 35” 89 cm bust with 5” 13 cm of ease.

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55) {60, 65, 70}“ 76 (89, 101.5, 114.5, 127, 139.5) {152.5, 165, 178} cm

NEEDLES:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 2 2.75 mm
Main: US 3 3.25 mm

Notions: Stitch marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, cable needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE:
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4” 10 cm in colorwork on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

YARDAGE: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

MC: 690 (805, 920, 1035, 1150, 1265) {1380, 1495, 1610} yards 631 (736, 841, 946, 1052, 1157) {1262, 1367, 1472} meters

CC1: 324, 378, 432, 486, 540, 594) {648, 702, 756} yards 297 (346, 395, 445, 494, 543) {593, 642, 691} meters

CC2: 216 (252, 288, 324, 360, 396) {432, 468, 504} yards 198 (231, 264, 297, 330, 362) {395, 428, 461} meters

Helena (IgnorantBliss) knit her test Northerly with Tukuwool Fingering.

BTknits test knit Northerly used The Fibre Company Amble in Scafell Pike as her main colour.

The Gemini Jumper by This.Bird.Knits looks like completely different sweaters when knit with two colours or with one. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up. At the underarm, the fronts and back are separated and worked flat. After shoulder and neck shaping, the shoulder seams are joined and sewn together. Stitches are picked up around the armhole opening for the sleeves, which are knit in the round down to the cuff. NOTE: The chart for the body and sleeves is slightly different.

YARN:
Yarn A (552, 588, 612) (684, 720, 756) (792, 840, 876) (948, 1020, 1092) yards
Yarn B (368, 392, 408) (456, 480, 504) (528, 560, 584) (632, 680, 728) yards.
Approximately (920, 980, 1020) (1140, 1200, 1260) (1320, 1400, 1460) (1580, 1700, 1820) yards total (if working solid color version).

NEEDLES:
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles, minimum 30” cord
US Size 8 (5.0 mm) needles, minimum 30” cord

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) Shown in Size 3 with approximately 10” positive ease.
Finished Bust/Body Circumference: (41, 43.5, 46.25) (49, 51.5, 54.25) (57, 59.5, 62.25) (65, 67.5, 70.25)” / (104, 111, 117.5) (124.5, 131, 138) (145, 151, 158) (165, 171.5, 179) cm

GAUGE:
18 stitches x 25 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round.

Just look at how very different the Gemini Jumper by This.Bird.Knits looks in a single colour and cropped!

Yarn Suggestion: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Cascade 220 Heathers

Pommery by the Berroco Design Team is this week's free pattern download from Berroco. It is knit using 2 balls of Berroco Millefiori Light.

Shimmer and shine with this simple dropped stitch pattern cowl in Millefiori Light. Pommery uses yarn overs which are then dropped to create the fun wavy texture. Millefiori Light adds just a hint of luster to the garment. The wool and acrylic blend is soft, smooth, and comes in an array of gleaming colors.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approximately 17" / 43 cm wide x 48" / 122 cm around

NEEDLES and NOTIONS:
Knitting needles, size 5 / 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE:
15 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

FOs and WIPs

I don't have any finished projects this week but here is my progress shot on Sunday of my Drawing Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto that I has been on my needles!

If you haven't been following along, I used The Fibre Company Amble in White Heather held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk in 38 Chalk for my CC. I used Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight in FC11 for MC1. The Fibre Co. Amble in Helvellyn for MC2 and Buttermere for MC3. When I started MC3, I decided to add a strand of Shibui Lunar in Pollen.

The inspiration for my sweater is the one knit by nayus on Ravelry (@thedragonknitter).

About half of my hem ribbing has been knit so maybe I’ll be able to start a sleeve tonight. I knit the body to 8.5 inches instead of 7 inches before starting the hem ribbing. This is such an incredibly beautiful pattern.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Jen (zjewell) finished her A Study in Pink by Melanie Berg that she knit using Leo & Roxy.

Jen had to take out the lace at the bottom of the pattern so that she would have enough yarn for the ribbing.

Debbie (swifty849) finished this fabulous Newspaper Pullover by Joji.

Debbie (swifty849) knit her Newspaper Pullover using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light and Manos Fino.

Angela came shopping wearing her Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter. Yarn is Rowan Felted Tweed.

Angela finished this Reidette Girls Cardigan by Kitty Buch. Yarn is Berroco Vintage in Lilacs.

Tammy (iw8iknit) says that she finished her first true Fair Isle knit with steeks! Pattern is Harriet’s Cowl by Harriet Middleton. Yarn is Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight.

Leslie (lcritch) decided to frog back the last lace section one of her 4 Orbit Shawls by Janina Kallio she has knit, add another eyelet/lace section to finish with 4 rows of garter stitch, a lace sects dress then a picot edge and skinny tassels. Yarn is El D Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 Cotton.

Sonia (Soniabknits) finished this Saturday Shrug by Jackie Rose for a friend.

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