Friday, May 5, 2023, Issue 295: Happy Friday!

• Posted on 5 May 2023
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in KAL, knit-along, May, May 2023, summer knitting
• 0

May has arrived, and while spring hasn't been very warm along with lots of rain and wind, we can still see the flowers starting to bloom and the trees that are budding and flowering!

As usual, there are a few new patterns on Ravelry! Tanis Lavallee has a new pattern out…the Flip Side Tee combining two of her all time favourite things: a knitted tee and STRIPES! Of course this simple crew neck tee looks just as fabulous in a solid, but if you present me with a panel of stockinette stitch I will be compelled to add stripes! It’s just in my nature. Featuring a lovely a graphic eyelet detail that flows gracefully from the raglans down the sides of the garment this simple tee is my new summer staple.

The Flip Side Tee is knit top down in the round.

Use the coupon code FLIPPINGOUT for 20% off the Flip Side Tee pattern until Sunday, May 7th at midnight ET on Ravelry!

Sizes
76 (83, 91.5, 101, 111, 122) 131.5, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 173 cm
30 (32.75, 36, 39.75, 43.75, 48) 51.75, 56, 60, 64, 68” at bust.
Sample shown with 10 cm / 4“ of positive ease. Sizes given are actual finished measurements of garment. Choose a finished measurement that gives you the amount of ease you like!

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in stockinette stitch, knit in the round, measured after blocking.

Recommended Needles
2.75mm (US #2) & US 3.75mm (US #5) 40 cm (16“) circulars, 80 cm (32”) circulars, and DPNs in each size.
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Approximate total yardage required: 345 (390, 435, 490, 560, 630) 690, 770, 870, 935, 1005 m / 375 (425, 475, 535, 615, 690) 755, 840, 950, 1020, 1100 yds.

Approximate yardage for a 10 stripe tee.
Colour 1: 27 (33, 38, 44, 49, 58) 59, 69, 82, 87, 91 m / 30 (36, 42, 48, 54, 63) 65, 75, 90, 95, 100 yds.
Colour 2: 37 (42, 49, 57, 64, 73) 77, 88, 105, 110, 119 m / 40 (46, 54, 62, 70, 80) 84, 96, 115, 120, 130 yds.
Colour 3: 41 (49, 59, 66, 78, 87) 91, 105, 123, 128, 137 m / 45 (54, 65, 72, 85, 95) 100, 115, 135, 140, 150 yds.
Colour 4: 50 (59, 69, 82, 91, 105) 110, 123, 146, 151, 165 m / 55 (64, 75, 90, 100, 115) 120, 135, 160, 165, 180 yds.
Each body stripe (6 stripes): 31 (34, 37, 40, 49, 52) 60, 64, 69, 78, 83 m / 34 (37, 40, 44, 53, 57) 65, 70, 75, 85, 90 yds per stripe.

YARN SUGGESTIONS: Koigu Pencil Box, CoopKnits Socks Yeah!

Telesto by Audrey Borrego features saddle drop shoulders that can be knit as a summer tee or a full sweater with sleeves.

Use the code TELESTO for 15% off until Sunday, May 7..

Included instructions for an A-line or a straight body with optional bust darts, it is a versatile design with a low V-neck for a flowy silhouette.

The pattern provides Charted and written instructions for the lace, as well as a video tutorials for the small bobbles and mock cables. Worked only on the RS with intuitive repeats, it’s a fun detail in an otherwise relaxing knit.

Sizes :
1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5), (6 / 7 / 8 / 9), (10 / 11 / 12)
All measurements are those of the finished garment.
See last pictures for schematic and complete measurements.

Finished Bust Circ
80 (87 / 95 / 102 / 110), (117 / 125 / 132 / 140), (148 / 155 / 162) cm
31 ½ (34 ¼ / 37 ½ / 40 ¼ / 43 ¼), (46 / 49 ¼ / 52 / 55), (58 ¼ / 61 / 63 ¾)“
If you need a smaller or larger size please let me know before purchasing the pattern so I can grade it for you.

Choose a size with 0 to 10 cm – 0 to 4” positive ease at bust.
For an A-line body, less ease or none at all is recommended. More ease will suit the Straight body option best.
Shown in size 3 (Tee) and size 4 (Sweater) on a 90 cm – 35 ½“ bust.

Yarn :
Tee :
540 (580 / 620 / 670 / 725), (780 / 845 / 905 / 980), (1060 / 1135 / 1215) meters
590 (635 / 680 / 732 / 795), (855 / 925 / 990 / 1075), (1160 / 1245 / 1330) yards

Sweater :
875 (950 / 1000 / 1075 / 1175), (1250 / 1360 / 1475 / 1550), (1680 / 1750 / 1875) meters
960 (1040 / 1095 / 1175 / 1285), (1370 / 1490 / 1615 / 1695), (1840 / 1915 / 2050) yards

of fingering or sport weight yarn.
A-line body : add about 30%.

Needles :
Main Fabric : 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs.
Ribbing : 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs.
or sizes required to get gauge

Gauge :
25 sts x 34 rows / rnds per 10 cm – 4” with larger needles in stockinette after blocking
Note that a different row gauge will affect the upper body fit.

YARN SUGGESTIONS: BC Garn Bio Balance, Navia Bummull, Sandnes Garn Tynn Line

The Cumulus Tee by PetiteKnit is worked in stockinette stitch and has a rounded V-neck in the front. The sleeves are elbow length, and all edges are finished in i-cord. The Cumulus Tee requires no finishing work at the end. It is knit using a fingering weight yarn with a gauge of 28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 3 mm (US2.5) needles after blocking. 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles are used for the ribbing.

The Cumulus Blouse also by PetiteKnit is very similar but is knit holding two strands of thin mohair/silk yarn together. It is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) of positive ease. Measure yourself at your widest upper body part using a measuring tape to determine which size to knit. Example: If you measure 93 cm (36½ inches)) you should knit a size M.

The gauge is 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm (US7) needles after blocking.

mamiganchillo's Cumulus Blouse is knit using one strand of Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk and one strand of Malabrigo Silkpaca!

WIPs

It is hard to take good progress photos with projects that are knit bottom up or ones that start slowly like this  Bogota by Le Styling Knitting. I have separated the sleeves from the body but with 384 stitches in stockinette, it is TV knitting at its best but slowly but surely!

I have knit about 4 inches knit of the 5.8 inches of stockinette before starting the lace. I will try it on again soon to see if 5 inches is all I will need instead of 5.8.

The Sue2Knits Kate Davies Knit Along started May 1st!!! This is what I cast on!

Cast on any of her patterns, big or small. The KAL is running May 1 until August 31. Remember to register.

Join the Sue2Knits Revelry Group too. The Group thread for the KAL can be found HERE. The Ravelry group hasn't been too active but please try to post to the group as well as to Facebook or Instagram.

Use the hashtag #sue2knitskatedavieskal and #sue2knitskal

I knit my swatch and have 9 rows of the twisted rib knit for the Serkinet that I am knitting for my Kate Davies KAL.

I am using Tukuwool DK. My gauge is 22 stitches x 34 rows instead of 30 rows using 3.0 mm needles. I will need to add more rows to get length.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Debbie (swifty849) wearing her Dakota by Trudy van Stralen of LoftyFiber and Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) in her Cornwallis by Martin Storey and I am in my Northerly by Caitlin Hunter.

Snowland Cardigan by Martin Storey knit by Mirna in the Leo & Roxy in MCS Sock and Mohair Silk.

Kay (83krobbins) finished her Morning Mist by Sidsel J Hoivik that she knit during a KAL with Debbie and Karen.

Take a look at the amazing details with the beads!

Veronica (@xov.knits) finished this beautiful cabled top down sweater using the cable pattern from her Charcuterie Beanie/Cowl.

Debbie (swifty849) finished this fabulous Fleygur by Védís Jónsdóttir for Ístex using Istex Alafosslopi.

Carol (knittoatea) is wearing her Ranunculus by Midori Hirose knit using Berroco Zinnia. She is showing her newest finiished project, Vertices Unite by Stephen West!

Here’s the Arika Cowl by Jane Richmond that Brenda (@bmallat42) knit using Malabrigo Mecha.

Brenda (@bmallat42) test knit this #alkmaarshawlette) for @dutchgirlcreations.

Sandi (sandima) has finished two and two more are almost finished of this headband test knit! A strand of Drops Kid Silk with another yarn.

Sandi (sandima) test knit Hythe Hat for Wandering Star Knits.

MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day is coming up quickly, that special day when want to show our love! This Mother’s Day express your love for the most important woman in your world: Your Mom! Forget the flowers because your Mom wants yarn or something related to her passion for making!

On this special day, you can share your love by showing her how much you value her and her talents, with this one of a kind “Joy of Knitting”, Mother’s Day gift set from Knitter's Pride.

In a vibrant, clever color design that will inspire and energize her, these Cubics needles come in bold shades including purple, red, and orange.

They are instantly recognizable by their color and are sure to bring a burst of energy to your knitting, helping create a therapeutic experience and assuring a comfortable grip to ensure hours of stress-free knitting – especially important for sensitive hands.

But the color fun doesn't stop there - we've also included end caps and stitch markers in coordinating shades, as well as wool needles and stitch holders in shades of orange, red, and purple.

Along with our collection of ChiaoGoo needles, we also carry a beautiful Lantern Moon collection of sustainably sourced needle sets.

NEW IN THE SHOP

New from the Queensland Collection is Rainbow Beach

This light weight yarn is Pure Australian Superwash Wool that is available in semi-solid and self-striping colors. This easy-care yarn is great for hand-knit or crocheted tops and accessories. 

• Sport
• 100% Superwash Australian Wool
• 328 yards (300 meters) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
• 23.0 - 26.0 sts = 4 inches with 3.25 - 3.75mm (US 3 - 5) needles
• D3 to F5 hook size

Only 2 colours in the Queensland Collection Dungarees Paint arrived.

Dungarees Paint is made from recycled jeans.  This cotton blend has a tweedy appearance. Made in Italy, this soft yarn knits up into sweaters as comfortable as your favorite old jeans. Meets Recycled Blended Claim Standard.

• Sport
• 95% Cotton, 5% Other Fibres
• 339 yards (310 meters) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
• 23.0 - 26.0 sts = 4 inches using 3.25 - 3.75mm (US 3 - 5) needles
• 3.25mm (D) - 3.75mm (F) crochet hook
• Hand Wash, Dry Flat

And 3 shades of Coastal Cotton and Ocean Mist

Coastal Cotton is 100% Pure Soft Cotton that complies with OEKO-TEX confidence in textiles Standard 100 criteria.

• Worsted / Aran
• 100% Cotton
• 185 yards (169 meters) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
• 16.0 to 20.0 sts = 4 inches on 4.5 - 5.5mm (US 7 - 9) needles
• 5.5mm (I) - 6.5mm (K) crochet hook
• Machine Wash, Dry Flat

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