Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Issue 367: It's fall and sweater weather...Happy Wednesday!

• Posted on 23 October 2024
• By Sue
• Posted in fall knits, knitting classes, knitting inspiration, October 2024, sweater weather
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Here we are past mid-October with Halloween next week! Christmas is going to be here before we know it...Have you started your gift knitting or sweater weather knits?

Striking and versatile, Tursa by Natasja Hornby is the perfect cardigan for fending off chilly weather while layering effortlessly over your favorite outfits. Its relaxed, comfortable silhouette is paired with exciting yet easy-to-knit mosaic colorwork, offering the best of both worlds - style and simplicity.

Tursa encourages playful exploration with color, looking equally stunning in subtle, muted tones or bold, head-turning combinations. The cozy collar and cuffs add a touch of flair, wrapping you in warmth and comfort, inviting you to cocoon in its soft embrace. The pattern includes instructions to tailor Tursa to your unique style, allowing you to create a personalized fit that’s just right for you.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished bust measurements 107 (119, 131, 143, 155, 167) cm / 42.75 (47.5, 52.5, 57.25, 62, 66.75)” when worn open.
The cardigan is designed to have a roomy fit with 15-30 cm / 6-12” of positive ease.

To choose your size and determine the preferred length of the body and sleeves, compare your body measurements and the
measurements of a well-fitting sweater to the
measurements given in the SCHEMATIC.

Sample is shown is size 2, with approx 25 cm / 10” of positive ease.

YARN
MC approx 460 (500, 540, 570, 620, 680) m / 500 (545, 590, 620, 675, 740) yards.
CC1 approx 310 (330, 370, 410, 435, 470) m /340 (360, 405, 445, 475, 510) yards.
CC2 approx 190 (210, 225, 235, 250, 265) m / 205 (230, 245, 255, 275, 290) yards.
CC3 approx 170 (190, 200, 215, 240, 255) m / 185 (205, 220, 235, 260, 280) yards.
CC4 approx 170 (190, 200, 215, 240, 255) m / 185 (205, 220, 235, 260, 280) yards.

NEEDLES
Needle A (for the stockinette sections)
One 100 cm /40” circular needle.
Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5.
Needle B (for the mosaic colorwork sections and the Modified 3-Needle Bind Off)
Two 100 cm / 40” circular needles, and a short spare needle.
Suggested needle size: 4 mm / US #6.
Needle C (for the ribbing)
One 100 cm / 40” (or longer) circular needle and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / US #4.

GAUGE
Measured after blocking.

Mosaic colorwork on Needle B: 20 sts x 50 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.

SUGGESTED YARN
Tukuwool DK (held single), Tukuwool Fingering held double with Drops Kid Silk, Drops Flora with Drops Kid Silk, Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport or Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight

The Field Sweater by Camilla Vad is not a new pattern but this the perfect time to knit one. It is a soft and fine sweater with a beautiful grain pattern on the yoke. It is knit from the top down seamlessly in the round. 

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference under armhole:
94 (100) 106 (112) 120 (126) 132 (138) 142 cm

YARN (Single color)
1050 (1050) 1200 (1200) 1350 (1350) 1500 (1500) 1650 m

(two colors)
A:
Long sleeves: 1050 (1050) 1200 (1200) 1350 (1350) 1500 (1500) 1650 m
Short sleeves: 900 (900) 1050 (1050) 1200 (1200) 1350 (1350) 1500 m

B: Mohair
All sizes: 420m

NEEDLES
Circular needles 3,5 mm + 4,0 mm in suitable lengths
1 Cable needle

GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle 4 mm needles after blocking.

Camay (Purlificknitter) knit her test knit with short sleeves.

For the yoke, she held a strand of mohair double with her main yarn. For a similar look, you could use Rowan Cotton Cashmere, Garnstudio Drops Lima, Drops Sky and Drops Kid Silk for the mohair.

Su Yan (thedragonknitter) knit her version using a tweedy yarn. For a similar tweedy effect, use The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light or Rowan Felted Tweed.

FOs and WIPs

With my two sisters and brother-in-law here until Saturday, I didn't knit as much. This was my progress on my Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller. I am using Rowan Fine Tweed Haze in 04 Verd held double with Drops Kid Silk in 19 Dark Green.

When I started the ribbing, I decided to modify mine to add pockets. At both front edges, I purled 14 stitches, took 24 stitches off onto waste yarn, thumb cast on 24 stitches and purled the rest. On the following righr side row, I started the 1x1 ribbing. Right now, I have 3.25 inches of ribbing. I will rib for 4 or 4.5 inches.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

My sister Mary and I are wearing our Renaissance Sweaters by Elenor Mortensen. Mine is knit using Navia Silkiull. My sister's is knit using Koigu KPM and Manos Fino.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished this pair of Bay Mitts by Mone Drager from Knitscene, Fall 2019 knit using Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock and Malabrigo Sock.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) knit this pair of Scottish Fleet Mittens by Terry Morris from the book Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders. Yarn is Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished her not yet blocked Sevilla Blouse by PetitKnit! Yarn is Sandnes Garn Line and Tynn Line held together.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished this pair of Quilt Block Socks by Fabrications Ottawa. Yarn is Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Birthday Cake.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished this pair of Everyday DK Socks by Hannah Sandler using Hedgehog Fibres Sock held double.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished this The Traveler Cowl by Andrea Mowry. Yarn is Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Starke 6.

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this Songbird Fingerless mittens test knit for Sarah L Kelly.

This is the other side.

This is one of several Emotional Support Chicken(s) by Annette Corsino that Cecilia (@adventuremonkey6) knit.

Here is another one.

Sandi (sandima)’s husband Chris decided to knit himself this cardigan with a zipper using 85-13 Richard by DROPS Design.

SHOP UPDATE

More of our upcoming classes have been posted! More will be posted soon.

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!