Friday, March 12, 2021, Issue 189: What is on your needles?

• Posted on 10 March 2021
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in Casapinka, KAL, Koigu, March 2021, sweater weather
• 0

It has been feeling a little like spring out there! Are you ready to start your warm weather knitting projects or will you continue your cozy projects for a few more weeks?

Casapinka's newest mystery knit-along starts on March 14th! The Anne of Green Gables aka Raspberry Cordial Shawlette pattern can bee purchased HERE!

The Anne of Green Gables KAL is a mystery in that we won’t show you the final shawlette until Saturday when the pattern will be published (on cat time, you guys) but the pattern will be published in its entirety. We will have suggestions for splitting up the knitting over 2 weeks.

You can join us in the Casapinka group on Ravelry or The Sharon Show on Facebook (but you have to answer all the questionz and agree to the rulz or you won’t get in.) Also, it’s a drama free group where Sharon is The Boss of the World so be warned: Not everyone appreciates her snark but you know - cats.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner. You can do it!

Materials
2 markers
One 400 yard skein of fingering (speckled or tonal prob. best)
Two mini-skeins, 80 yards each. (any type of yarn)
One US 6/4mm needle 24” or longer

KITS that are available HERE include: One full skein (437 yards) of Ancient Arts Passion 8 and two mini skeins (105 yards each) of SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock. Pattern is NOT included but will be available this weekend HERE.

Kit A: Ancient Arts Passion 8 in River Rock, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Evergreen and Fern

Kit B:  Ancient Arts Passion 8 in Grannies in Lace, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Grape Jelly and Ultraviolet

Kit C:  Ancient Arts Passion 8 in Rococo, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Raspberry and Mulberry

Kit D:  Ancient Arts Passion 8 in Rococo, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Lemon Curd and Basil

Kit E:  Ancient Arts Passion 8 in Ugly Christmas Sweater, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Salt Air and Sapphire

EweKnit Toronto’s On The Road Pullover is a free Ravelry download pattern.

This comfy relaxed sweater reminds us of long car rides and chilly summer nights. Made up in the lustrous The Fibre Co. Cirro this piece is perfect for layering up to you desired level of coziness, or is soft enough to wear right next to your skin if you are looking for a nice light pullover. It is so versatile that it is sure to become a closet staple! On the Road Pullover is designed by Claudia Q for EweKnit Toronto.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) to be worn with 4” / 10cm positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 34 (38 1/4, 42, 46 1/4, 50, 54 1/4, 58, 62 1/4)” / 86 (97, 107, 117, 127, 138, 147, 158) cm
Body Length to Underarm: 8 1/2 (8 1/2, 9 3/4, 9 3/4, 11, 12, 13, 13)” / 22 (22, 25, 25, 28, 30, 33, 33) cm
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 17 (17, 17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18 1/2, 19, 19)” / 43 (43, 44, 44, 46, 47, 48, 48) cm
Upper Arm: 10 3/4 (11 3/4, 12 1/2, 13 1/2, 14 1/2, 16, 17 3/4, 19 1/4)” / 27 (30, 32, 34, 37, 41, 45, 49) cm
Yoke Depth: 9 1/4 (9 3/4, 10 1/2, 10 3/4, 11 1/4, 11 3/4, 12 1/4, 12 3/4)” / 23 (25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32) cm

NEEDLES
4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 24” / 60 cm
4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes)
4 mm (US 6) DPNs (optional)
or needles required to obtain correct gauge

GAUGE
23 sts & 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette / Stocking stitch in the round on a 4mm (US 6) needle, blocked.

The Fibre Co. Cirro:

• 40% Suri Alpaca, 40% Organic Cotton, 20% Merino
• Sport weight
• 246 yards (225 meters) per 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
• 23 sts = 10 cm on 4.00 mm (US 6)
• Hand wash, dry flat

I have lots of Cirro so don't delay if you want to knit yourself one!

The Gumnut Set by Oge Knitwear Designs is one of the patterns I am contemplating to knit my great- niece who is due in April!

The Cardigan is knitted from the top down with a delicate pattern down the front of the cardigan. No seaming. The rompers are knitted in 2 pieces and seamed down the side with the same delicate pattern running down the front. Patterns come with chart, written instructions and schematic.

GUMNUT CARDIGAN:

Cardigan – Sizes: 3 months -- 6 months -- 12 months -- 18 months -- 2 years

Skill level : intermediate

MATERIALS REQUIRED - Sport Weight, 125m /137 yards per 50g
3 months 3 x 50g balls, 6 months 3 x 50g balls, 12 months 4 x 50g balls, 18 months 4 x 50g balls, 2 years 4 x 50g balls

One pair 3.5mm (US 4) long straight needles or circular needle
One set 3.5mm (US 4) double-pointed needles
6 6 : 7 : 7 : 7 buttons
6 stitch markers

TENSION / GAUGE
22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm (4in) worked in st st using 3.5mm (US 4) needles.

GUMNUT ROMPER:

Sizes: Birth to 6 months, 6-12 months

MATERIALS REQUIRED -- Sport Weight, 225m (246 yards) per 100g
Birth to 6 months 1 x 100g balls, 6-12 months 1 x 100g balls

One pair 3.5mm (US 4) long straight needles or circular needle
One set 3.5mm (US 4) double-pointed needles
One pair 3mm (UK 11) needles
3 x 15mm buttons for gusset closure
2 x 20mm buttons for strap
6 stitch markers

TENSION / GAUGE
22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm (4in) worked in st st using 3.5mm (US 4) needles.

For summer, I would knit it using Rowan Summerlite DK! It comes in some beautiful colours that would look fabulous and easy care for a baby!

WIPs

Although this started out as my Galantine's Day cast on, I frogged it! I cast on Love Note by tincanknits on March 2nd and it really has knit up quickly despite how busy I have been! This was where I was up to on Wednesday...

This was yesterday morning...

This morning I took this photo! I am ready to knit 5 rounds of ribbing to finish the second sleeve. I have been trying it on as I go and while it fits and although there is plenty of ease at the hem, I am going to undo the bind off. I had to redo the neck bind off earlier so that I could get it over my head! I will redo the hem bind off as well so that the hem will measure the same as it does at the chest. When binding off the second time around, I used Laura Nelkin's Lace Bind Off.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

The current Knit-Alongs are the Any Sweater / Shawl KAL and the Knit Your Project: the everlasting knit-along to encourage and support you to knit is running from January 1 to April 30, 2021.

Remember to post photos to the finished object (FO) thread HERE 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!

Catherine (MCatherineL) knit this pretty but heavily revised Paris Jacket by HipKnitShop! She’s happy with it but the pattern was difficult and vague.

Anna (@kollar.annie) knit a new pair of stripey socks for her oldest!

Paulette (@psknitting50) knit these colourful socks (Soxx No. 6) from SoxxBook Family + Friends by Kerstin Balke using a self-striping and a solid yarn!

Another pair of stranded socks knit by Paulette (@psknitting50)! These are Water for the Elephants by Rose Hiver Designs.

Brandi (thegreenbuttonjar) finished and blocked her Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart (@curioushandmade)! Beautiful!!

Veronica (@xovee.knits) made up and knit this sweet onesie for her youngest!! I can’t wait to knit one for my great-niece!

Lise (Mattedcat) test knit Sister for Dani Sunshine for her granddaughter who loves it! Pattern is now available for purchase on Ravelry.

SHOP UPDATE

Koigu March Collector’s Club yarns have landed in the shop!

Grevillea Shawl by Ambah O'Brien / Koigu Kits have landed in the shop!

VIRTUAL SOCIAL KNITTING

Virtual social knitting using the Zoom app! It has been a great way to knit together through social distancing! Join in with us either Tuesday afternoon from 2 - 4 pm or Thursday nights from 7 - 9 pm. We are continuing to hold our Zoom meetings each week until we can meet again in person. Clicking on the link will take you to our Zoom meeting.

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