Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Issue 366: It's fall and sweater weather..Happy Wednesday!

• Posted on 14 October 2024
• By Sue
• Posted in fall knits, knitting inspiration, October 2024, sweater weather
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Time seems to be flying by much too fast! October is half over with Halloween coming up and with Christmas only 10 weeks away!

With sweater weather here,there are a lot of patterns to choose from. Elenor Mortensen has done it again with another new design! The Mabon Sweater is a top-down knitted jumper with an autumnal leaf motif. The yoke is shaped by German short rows and there is another small colourwork motif in front of the sleeve cuffs and hem.

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9
Finished bust circumference: approx. 37.7, 39.7, 41.7 (44.4, 46.8, 48.8) 50.7, 52.7, 55.1´´ /
96, 101, 106 (113, 118, 124) 129, 134, 140cm
I recommend a positive ease of 4.7 to 5.9´´ / 12 to 15cm.

GAUGE
26 sts x 33 rnds = 4´´ / 10 x 10 cm in single-colour stockinette and in Fair Isle pattern with 3.25mm needles, after wet blocking.
Should the gauge for the Fair Isle pattern be bigger or smaller, adapt the size of the needles.

YARN
MC: (MC1) approx. 768, 809, 851 (896, 945, 995) 1044, 1093, 1153 yards / 703, 740, 779 (820, 865, 910) 955, 1000, 1055m, and (MC2) approx. 353, 372, 393 (415, 438, 462) 487, 513, 541 yards / 323, 341, 360 (380, 401, 423) 446, 470, 495m.
If using only one MC: the total length from MC1 and MC2.
CC: approx. 257, 269, 282 (297, 312, 328) 346, 364, 384 yards /
235, 245, 257 (271, 285, 300) 316, 333, 351m.

NEEDLES
2.75 mm (US 2)
3.25 mm (US 3)

I love thedtsgonknitter’s Mabon Sweater by Elenor Mortensen.

The Shiver Sweater by Gabrielle Vézina is a captivating knit featuring a large yoke worked in stranded colorwork with three colors, reminiscent of frosted ice or a snow queen’s kingdom. A smaller version of this pattern is repeated on the cuffs and hem. This elegant design, worked in sport weight yarn, is available in nine sizes, ranging from 36” to 68”. It has an oversized look and is designed to be worn with positive ease for a comfortable fit.

SIZES #sizeinclusive
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)
Garment circumference at bust: 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60) (64, 68)“
91 (102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152) (163, 173) cm.
To be worn with about 4-6” / 10-15 cm of ease.

YARN
Sport weight yarn in 3 colors
MC: 1032 (1101, 1278, 1407) (1636, 1809, 1949) (2134, 2288) yds
944 (1007, 1169, 1287) (1496, 1654, 1782) (1951, 2092) m

CC1: 332 (353, 395, 416) (458, 479, 519) (540, 579) yds
304 (323, 361, 380) (419, 438, 475) (494, 529) m

CC2: 170 (180, 200, 210) (230, 240, 259) (269, 288) yds
155 (165, 183, 192) (210, 219, 237) (246, 263) m

Shown in Knit Picks Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport, coloways Slate (MC), Seaglass (CC1), Arctic (CC2).

GAUGE
24 sts x 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork, after blocking

NEEDLES
2.75 mm (US 2)
3.25 mm (US 3)
3.50 mm (US 4)

Here is thedragonknitter's Shiver Sweater by Gabrielle Vézina.

Do you like knitting for special occasions such as Halloween? These are from the Spooky Sock set by Stone Knits. The Spooky sock set includes two spooky Halloween inspired colourwork sock patterns. One is inspired by not so spooky ghosts and the other by witches dancing around the fire. These sock patterns are a must have for all Halloween lovers!

I Ain´t Afraid of No Ghost socks
I love Halloween for embracing the weird, creepy and scary. But these ghosts really aren’t anything to be afraid of. Firstly, they look cute and perhaps more importantly, they are quite easy to knit! So
seriously, no fear when making these. Simply grab some yarn in your stash (less than 50g required of each colour, so you might have some scraps that can be used up!), get your favourite sock knitting needles and cast on.

SIZING
1 (2, 3)

To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (22.5 –24, 25.5-27) cm / 8 (9, 10 ¾) inches.
Finished circumference: 18 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8, 9 ¾) inches.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size. Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted.

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
Lang Yarns Jawoll sock (75% Wool, 25% Nylon), 210 m (230 yds) per 50g
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge.

NEEDLES
For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.

For colorwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

GAUGE
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colorwork.
(Even though a bigger size needle is recommended for the colorwork, the gauge remains the same after blocking because most knitters knit colorwork tighter than stockinette. However, always check your gauge and adjust your needles accordingly).

Season of the Witch socks
Season of the witch socks are the perfect footwear for all wannabe witches and their admirers to wear this Halloween. This design is inspired by images of sorceresses in their pointy hats, holding hands, causing mischief and making magic while dancing around a bonfire.

SIZING
1 (2, 3)

To fit (leg circumference): 19 (24, 27) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches
Finished leg circumference for colourwork: 18 (22, 25) cm / 7 ¼ (8 ½, 10) inches

To fit (foot circumference): 16.5 – 18.5 (20.5 –22.5, 22.5 – 24.5) cm / 7 ½ (8 ½ , 9 ½) inches
Finished foot circumference: 16 (19, 21) cm / 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½) inches

For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot, this is normally the ball of the foot before the toes. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size. Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted.

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
MC: Approx 50 (60, 65) g, 210 (252, 273) m / 230 (275, 299) yds
CC: Approx 25 g, 110 m / 120 yds

NEEDLES
For ribbing, stockinette and colourwork: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle, as preferred.

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

GAUGE
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
36 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.

FOs and WIPs

I finished the sixth pumpkin in my set of Pepo Pumpkin Patch by Sandra Magalhães. I split each of the three hanks of Estelle Eco Tweed Worsted into 50g cakes to put into Kits.

When I was finished my pumpkins, I had 19g remaining of Marigold (orange), 7g remaining of Gold and 6g remaining of Natural.

I swatched to start the Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller.I knew I was using Rowan Fine Tweed Haze in 04 Verd but I wasn't sure what I was holding double with it. At the top, I held it with Malabrigo Silkpaca in 37 Lettuce. At the bottom, I held it with Drops Kid Silk in 19 Dark Green.

I cast on for the size E - 115 cm Friday on the drive to my son's house. As you can see, I decided to use the dark green Kid Silk.

By Sunday morning, I had part of the yoke knit.

Yesterday morning, I was ready to separate the body and the sleeves.

The Step by Step Cardigan is what I decided to cast on while my eyes were still getting accustomed to my new lenses after cataract surgery. It will also be the sample for our upcoming First Cardigan Class.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Karen finished her lightweight but cozy Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller. Yarn is Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo held double with Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk. She still needs to sew on her buttons.

Kay (83krobbins) is wearing her Sea Stars by Martin Storey in Rowan Magazine 73.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished her Sunday Morning Wrap by Espace Tricot.

Sandi (sandima) finished this amazing Someone To Write Gnome About by Sarah Schira! Love the socks!

Sandi (sandima) has a shelf of the gnomes that hse has finished!!

Sandi (sandima) test knit this fun Chooks Go Round Beanie by Joan Rowe!

Sonia (soniabknits) knit this pair of Vanilla Socks. Heels are in Amble in Buttermere from The Fibre Co. Toes are in Jawoll Superwash Sock from Lang Yarns.

Arlette (arlumizu) finished this pair of Fingering Faux-Heel-Flap Toe-Up Socks - Magic Loop by Liat Gat and adding an eyelet rib pattern. Yarn is West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Solids.

Lise (Mattedcat) finished this Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine for her younger granddaughter.

Lise (Mattedcat) knit this Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine for her older granddaughter.

SHOP UPDATE

A few of our upcoming classes have been posted! More will be posted once I have confirmed the dates.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!