Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Issue 370: It's fall and sweater weather...Happy Wednesday!

• Posted on 12 November 2024
• By Sue
• Posted in fall knits, gift knits, knitting inspiration, November 2024, sweater weather
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Can you believe it? There is 5 weeks or only 42 days until Christmas! Give the knitters and makers in your life (or yourself) the beautiful yarn or tools that will make them very happy! If you are a maker, what is on your Wish List?

Barndance by Caitlin Hunter is knit from the top down and features all-over colorwork. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable. The back neck features short rows for an improved fit. This pattern is size inclusive for chests measuring 29-70”. There is a 20% off this pattern as an introductory special using code JOYFALL, valid through November 19, 2024.

SIZES
Measurements given are for the finished garment.
This sweater is designed to fit with 2-8”/5-20.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. Sample shown is size 2 on a 34” / 86.5 cm bust, with 5”/ 13 cm of positive ease. See Schematic for full fit details.

CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6){7, 8, 9, 10}
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

YARDAGE
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
MC:
765 (849, 934, 1019, 1104, 1189) {1274, 1359, 1444, 1529} yards
699 (776, 854, 932, 1009, 1087) {1164, 1242, 1320, 1397} meters
Skeins of Mewesic: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) {8, 8, 9, 9}
CC:
320 (355, 391, 426, 462, 497) {533, 568, 604, 639} yards
293 (324, 357, 390, 422, 455) {487, 520, 552, 585} meters
Skeins of Dream State: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) {4, 4, 5, 5)

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette and colorwork fabric on main needle 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.

NEEDLES
Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.
Ribbing: 3.5 mm (US 4) Main: 4.0 mm (US 6)

A Twisted Affair by Joji Locatelli is worked from the bottom up. It features a ribbed brim, and cables all over the body of the hat. She worked on this hat during a very special time of her life, and it’s full of feelings. She wanted to share the pattern as a heartfelt gift so it available a Free Ravelry Download.

SIZES
Medium (Large). To fit a head circumference of approx. 22½ (23¾)“ 56 (59.5) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18½ (20)“ 46 (50) cm un-stretched.
Length: 11¼” (28 cm).

MATERIALS
Yarn: approx. 163 (190) yards 150 (173) m of aran weight yarn.
Needles: US 8 5 mm needles.
Other notions: Tapestry needle, blocking aids.

GAUGE
19 sts and 25 rows to 4” 10 cm in Cabled st pattern on US 8 5 mm needles.

SUGGESTED YARN
Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Estelle Eco Tweed Worsted, Garnstudio Drops Lima

These sweet little anklets are a breeze to whip up! The Oxbow Socks by Andrea Mowry are adorned with my favorite knit-purl stitch pattern for just a touch of texture. They are worked from the cuff down, using the Magic Loop method with a Heel Flap & Gusset. The pattern includes options for both Sport and Fingering weight yarn and multiple sizes!

Join in for her 7th annual sock KAL challenge from 11/28-12/2/24!! You can find all of the details over in her Ravelry group here.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To Fit: Toddler/Child (Teen, Adult Sm, Med, Lg)
Photos show Adult Small socks on a Women’s Size US 8 foot, knit up in sport weight yarn.

UNSTRETCHED FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE
Fingering Weight: 5.25 (6.25, 7, 8, 9)”/13.5 (16, 18, 20.5, 23) cm
Sport Weight: 5.25 (6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5)”/13.5 (16.5, 19, 21.5, 24) cm
Recommended fit is 0.5-1”/1-2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured around the ball of the foot).

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximate for total yarn used per pair. Yarn can vary drastically from brand to brand and the amount will vary depending on foot length.Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Fingering Weight: 40 (50, 60, 75, 90) g/175 (219, 262, 328, 393) yds/160 (200, 240, 300, 360) m
Sport Weight: 40 (55, 70, 85, 95) g/160 (220, 280, 340, 380) yds/146 (202, 256, 311, 348) m

SUGGESTED YARN
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply, SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 1/2.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. I used the same needle size for both the Sport and Fingering weight versions.)

NOTIONS
Removable/clip marker, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.

GAUGE
Fingering Weight: 36 sts & 51 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
Sport Weight: 30 sts & 47 rnds = 4” / 10 cm

FOs and WIPs

Last Saturday I finished my Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller.

My Step by Step Cardigan is finished and blocked.

I chose to sew on Katrinkles Leaf Stitchable Buttons. What do you think? I like the look!

I cast on the Karen Slipper by Kristin Drysdale. I used BC Garn Semilla Melange in Natural and Cherry Red and 3.25 mm needles.

Paulette has already finished one pair of Karen Slippers in green and natural and is now working on a pair in red and natural.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Allison (AKBC) finished her stunning Lehigh by Melanie Berg for the Malabrigo Rios KAL.

Allison used Malabrigo Rios in Black and Arco Iris.

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished her stunning cowl for the Snowflower KAL by Martin Storey using Rowan Felted Tweed.

Debbie modified to half the size of cowl so 2 repeats of pattern instead of 4, casting on 80 stitches.

Dianne (DianneJL) finished her beautiful Moonflowers Shawl by Ambah O'Brien. Yarn is SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock and Queensland Collection Rainbow Beach.

Emma (emmlaporte) has been gift knitting. This is a pair of Maize by tincanknits.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished another gift knit - Cheslie Toque by Kiyomi Burgin using SweetGeorgia Superwash Worsted held double with Drops Kid Silk.

Libby (Mudrack) knit this lovely Blanket From Heart to Heart by belovedLT using Berroco Vintage DK.

Nicole (@niknboj) knit George a modified Floof by Skeindeer Knits using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight held double with Drops Kid Silk.

Farzana knit this for one of her grandkids using Cascade 220 Superwash Aran and WYS The Croft Aran.

Here’s the Berroco Yarn Tasting Shawlette by Asa Buchta that Kay (83krobbins) knit at our Yarn Tasting Party.

This is the Berroco Yarn Tasting Shawlette by ASA Buchta that Jocelyne (jocblais) knit at our event.

Jocelyne (jocblais) finished this sweet Ballet Poncho by Marji Lafreniere using a Koigu Pencil Box.

CLASSES

We have only one spot left for the Cuff Down DK Magic Loop Sock Class running Saturdays Nov 16, 23, Dec 7 & 14 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am starting this weekend.

The Felted Christmas Slippers Class will run Sundays, Nov 17, 24 and Dec 8 - 1 to 3 pm starting this coming weekend. We need 4 to run the class witha cutoff date of Thursday.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!