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Welcome to Terra Nova

Does the world need another fingerless mitt pattern? Maybe it does! It’s been sixteen years since my first fingerless mitt pattern, Fetching, was published in Knitty, and people are still making them (with over 21,000 projects currently posted on Ravelry). I designed these Terra Nova mitts for my dad at his request, to keep his hands warm when he’s out taking pictures. They’re named for the Terra Nova rural park near where I grew up and appear in Knitty First Fall 2022.

Click here for the free pattern.

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A cool hat for cold days

We were watching AMC’s Turn a while ago, and commenting about how cool-yet-utilitarian main character Abe Woodull’s clearly hand-knit slouchy toque was. I searched online for patterns, found an interesting blog post and a discussion about spelling, but no patterns that looked exactly right.

Abe’s hat looked like it might be a bit itchy, but I thought it would be okay to be slightly less authentic in that regard, and got some super-cozy Woolfolk SNO to make this hat. I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out!

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It’s equally fashionable on men and women!

 

 

 

 

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ILT is here

When I first unwrapped the package of  LUFT that arrived by post last summer, I swooned. Literally.

And every stitch I made when working on this new design was a pleasure.

I’m very honoured and excited to be working with Woolfolk on this project. I love that their yarn is ethically-sourced, and have a great appreciation for their aesthetic.

They named this oversized pullover ILT, which means “oxygen” in Danish.  All the project details are here.

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Sophistical – in Knitty First Fall

sophistical 11 - upsidedown How excited am I to be back in Knitty?

I’m very happy to present Sophistical. This is a great loose-fitting layering piece that’s mostly super-simple and quick to knit. The front and back are worked flat and seamed at the shoulders and sides. Drop sleeves are picked up and worked in the round until they’re exactly as long as you want. Simple 1×1 ribbing finishes the neckline.

However, there are a few slightly tricky parts that really add a lot of style: a tubular cast-on and bind-off start and finish your ribbing beautifully, three organic-looking welts on the front skew the hemline in an interesting way, a box pleat on the back adds a bit of swing, and short-row shaping provides a better fit at the shoulders.

The instructions include modifications for simplifying the pattern if you think you might not be up to the challenge (but don’t be afraid to give it a shot–what’s the worst that could happen? You can just unravel and try again . . .)

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Thanks to my two amazing dancer models, Kate Franklin and Vanessa Goodman.

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The Red Queen is finally ready

Well, this took a lot longer than I thought it would. Probably because I stopped to make a load of tiny sweaters and alpaca cowls for our pop-up sale last month. Anyway, it’s finally done and I think it turned out pretty well. I’m especially happy with the tubular bind off on the ribbed edging. Such a great technique–I highly recommend learning how to do it if you don’t already.

Red QueenMy new Queen Street cardigan in madelinetosh tosh merino light (in Tart)

Detail showing the excellent tubular bind off.
Detail showing the excellent tubular bind off.

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Queen Street goes both ways

IMG_1145I’m excited to release my newest pattern, the Queen Street reversible cardigan.

Right-side out, you get sleek slip-stitch ribs on a reverse-stockinette stitch background, with exposed seams. Inside-out, you have nice plain stockinette stitch with garter stitch bands at the hemline and sleeve cuffs, and wide-ribbed sleeves.

It’s made from gorgeous Americo Originals Brezo (a wool/silk/linen blend you will love). It also works beautifully in MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light.

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Introducing: Sleepy Bunny!

Need a gift for a summer baby? Here’s a sweet cotton garter stitch blanket with i-cord edging and a handy loop on one corner. This is a free pattern; get it here.Sleepy Bunny-3Sleepy bunny

 

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