Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Issue 383: What is on your needles?

• Posted on 26 February 2025
• By Sue
• Posted in February 2025, knitting inspiration, sweater weather, winter knitting
• 0

It was looking a little like spring outside but then it was snowing and now it has stopped! There is also water everywhere because of the recent rains and melting snow. With this in mind, are you ready to start your warm weather knitting projects or will you continue your cozy projects for a few more weeks?

HOLD THE LINE by Sonder Yarn Co. is light and airy sweater that combines the delicate texture of laceweight yarn held together with mohair, creating a soft, fluffy fabric with beautiful drape. This flattering raglan design is knit from the top down and features wide, modern stripes that add a playful touch to the classic silhouette. The collar is folded and two sleeve options are provided — choose between a straight sleeve with a loose cuff or a slight balloon sleeve with a snug cuff.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished circumference:
43 (46.75, 50.75, 53.75) (56, 59, 61.25, 64.25)”
110 (119, 129, 137) (143, 150, 156, 164) cm

Measurements above are given for the finished circumference measured at underarms. This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 8-10” / 20 - 25.5 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your preferences.

YARN
C1: 539 (606, 668, 717) (768, 828, 868, 930) yds / 493 (554, 611, 655) (702, 757, 794, 850) m
C2: 525 (585, 631, 696) (727, 788, 838, 883) yds / 480 (535, 577, 636) ( 665, 720, 766, 807) m

AND the following amounts of fluffy laceweight yarn
C1: 539 (606, 668, 717) (768, 828, 868, 930) yds / 493 (554, 611, 655) (702, 757, 794, 850) m
C2: 525 (585, 631, 696) (727, 788, 838, 883) yds / 480 (535, 577, 636) ( 665, 720, 766, 807) m

Notes:

1 strand each of heavy laceweight and fluffy laceweight yarn are held together throughout for both C1 and C2.

If working the pattern with a single strand of Sport weight yarn, then you will need yardage equivalent to one yarn quality in C1 and C2.

Body and sleeves can be lengthened or shortened by working more or less rounds before starting the ribbing. Adding length will affect yardage requirements.

NEEDLES
3.75 mm (US 5), 4.0 mm (US 6), 4.5 mm (US 7)

GAUGE
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette

SUGGESTED YARN
Garnstudio Drops Sky (held single), WYS Exquisite Lace held double with Drops Kid Silk or Malabrigo Silkpaca.

Heimathafen by Isabell Kraemer is worked seamlessly from the top down.

The beautiful allover “dip stitch colorwork”-stripe pattern highlights the round yoke construction and results in a classic but modern sailor pullover.

Starting with the neck shaping, short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck. The yoke is then worked in the round to sleeve separation. Increases are worked in the main color part of the yoke. The lower part of the yoke is shaped with raglan increases. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold to work the body top down. The 7/8 sleeves (feel free to reduce/add length) are worked top down in rounds to the cuffs. No finishing required.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
34 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 48)(51.25, 54.75, 58, 61.25)”
85 (93.5, 102, 110, 120)(128.5, 137, 145, 153.5) cm
Recommended ease: 1 - 3” (2.5 – 7.5 cm)

YARN
approximately
MC: 870 (957, 1042, 1092, 1194)(1294, 1378, 1528, 1557) yds/
795 (875, 952, 998, 1091)(1183, 1260, 1397, 1423) m
CC: 181 (192, 208, 257, 268)(290, 306, 323, 339) yds/
165 (175, 190, 235, 245)(265, 280, 295, 310) m

NEEDLES
3.0 mm (US 2.5) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck cast-on, body ribbing and sleeve ribbing.
3.25 mm (US 3) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.
Needle sizes are suggestions only - please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge

GAUGE
24 sts x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking

SUGGESTED YARN
BC Gare Bio Balance, Schoppel Wolle Alb Lino, Hikoo Cobasi, Koigu KPM or KPPPM

Accidentally in Love by Melanie Berg is a Shawl to Steal Your Heart! Use “INLOVE” to get the pattern at 10% off through March 8.

This triangle shawl is a match made in heaven for those who adore a bit of intrigue in their knitting. Featuring three swoon-worthy red-ish colorways, this design will have you head over heels in no time.

Accidentally in Love is like a romantic rendezvous—soft, cozy, and irresistibly charming. The playful pattern will keep your needles on their toes, ensuring that every stitch is as delightful as a stolen glance.

Whether you’re knitting for yourself or a loved one, Accidentally in Love is bound to become a cherished favorite.

YARDAGE
(color A, beginning and border)
108 g / 393 yds / 360 m used for sample
(color B, background colorwork)
80 g / 291 yds / 267 m used for sample
(color C, foreground colorwork))
98 g / 357 yds / 327 m used for sample

Note: No need to worry about running out of yarn—you can knit the border in color A for as long as you like and simply bind off when your skein runs out.

NEEDLES
3.35 mm (US 3)

GAUGE
27 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked

FINISHED SIZE
74.75" / 190 cm wingspan and 19.75" / 50 cm deep

SUGGESTED YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, Hedgehog Fibres Sock

FOs and WIPs

I took this progress photo Sunday morning of my Aros Sweater by PetiteKnit. I knit the first sleeve to the second last stripe before the cuff and then knit the second sleeve sleeve which I finished before going back to finish the first sleeve. I worked the hem ribbing last. I bound off both sleeves and the bottom hem using a sewn kitchener stitch bind off on 2 needles. Sorry...but I can never focus enough to do it on a single needle!!

I love the saddle shoulders. They move all of the increases to the shoulders instead of around the front and back.

I am very happy with how it fits me and love how the colours worked together! I used Hedgehog Tweedy in Noir, Dreaming in Light, Natural and Bliss.

Yesterday, I picked up and made a little more progress on my Art Nouveau Sweater by Elenor Mortensen - my Galentine's Day cast on. I changed to a 47" cable when I started the day but I already need to change to a longer cable again so I can spread my stitches out.

I love using Schoppel Wolle Admiral Starke 6 for the dark blue and Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Starke 6 for the lovely pinks!

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Angie (KnittinGrapeVines) came in wearing her third Turtle Dove II by Espace Tricot. This one she colour blocked using 2 colours of Drops Air.

Angie (KnittinGrapeVines) brought in her Current Mood by Lesley Anne Robinson to weave in her ends. She used Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) is wearing her Sevilla Blouse by PetiteKnit. Yarn is the suggested  Sandnes Garn Line held double with Sandnes Garn Tynn Line.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) brought in her show and tell FOs! These are her finished pair of Cloudburst by Arienne Grey.

Here are Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose)'s finished pair of the colourful Dress Code Socks by Tanis Lavallee.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished her Navelli by Caitlin Hunter.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished her second Love Note by tincanknits.

Andrea (@sheep2shore) finished the Öræfi by G. Dagbjört Guðmundsdóttir that she k it using the Istex Lettlopi Öræfi Kit she bought from the shop!

Debbie (debsnubs) finished her Almost there...by Isabell Kraemer. Yarn is Hey Mama Wolf Mokosh (GOTS). The tag are the new Handmade Leather tags with Rivets in the shop.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished her new Timepiece Cardigan by Ailbíona McLochlainn.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished this pair of Colorblocked Ribbed Socks by Summer Lee from The Sock Project book that she knit using The Fibre Co Amble.

Sue finished crocheting this wonderful The Very Hungry Caterpillar by CastleOfCozy on Etsy.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!