tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30937480072853395862024-03-18T05:03:35.109+02:00Where we once knittedNeulistihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10177554666777892908noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-128115682382491582021-12-27T14:28:00.001+02:002022-01-08T14:34:03.702+02:00Hieta<div style="text-align: justify;">I love challenges when it comes to knitting. Though, sometimes the challenge can be to set out to design something truly simple.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKMoILmwf74KdEVhPnacZ4eUoeKeUEKPFA6fTIFAFUS4SroEtkBMwamyovecqs2C6WDsT86FDHEx_ER9B2c_wped8CaO3RqsjKVyxQI0esoRMFaF_EdVFspm4THGvgVSB4GAZFlQWHbqKpShEVUQLEqT8dwqcy1aP1dxJoUMTYWZGxrUFuj8919nzQmA=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKMoILmwf74KdEVhPnacZ4eUoeKeUEKPFA6fTIFAFUS4SroEtkBMwamyovecqs2C6WDsT86FDHEx_ER9B2c_wped8CaO3RqsjKVyxQI0esoRMFaF_EdVFspm4THGvgVSB4GAZFlQWHbqKpShEVUQLEqT8dwqcy1aP1dxJoUMTYWZGxrUFuj8919nzQmA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hieta">Hieta</a> / Own pattern</div><div><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.25 and 3.5 mm</div><div><b>From:</b> WalkCollection Cottage Merino, 211 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/hieta" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJlnX_JLfqnP6Dj4T0FNbBSeMm_OVXKt9kJ69ufTcIMFH4KptFIJ0vc9YYwhWz3Dg3l1SEkuMClgDySUmx9-805xp1qY__mK2ax6Gxj8gDFP-JeQSBxI786tYfGMO_c63pl59L7kpODdvlC2iNVx4iyhjG84MrP1KT549x6oCma2Mny5Hz2gRkipUmBg" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That's what I set out to do and I think I nailed it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDk-DTrFuYVL_KCZOvnQpCDH5k--OnQZWcJfdFGm2zlgHeOLfbkCi6PT56KReR55oMRBIVIYNYHgNkWL_XQoKmHag7qqtnk8c4YecAmcDFyBRMC03ZKv2GTaVLJEAwVUdOQZ0pUw5D67GNVi9Huz0T2wPafQdhaV94d5nUAuw-0-HRik2pGeWBzy5B9g=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDk-DTrFuYVL_KCZOvnQpCDH5k--OnQZWcJfdFGm2zlgHeOLfbkCi6PT56KReR55oMRBIVIYNYHgNkWL_XQoKmHag7qqtnk8c4YecAmcDFyBRMC03ZKv2GTaVLJEAwVUdOQZ0pUw5D67GNVi9Huz0T2wPafQdhaV94d5nUAuw-0-HRik2pGeWBzy5B9g=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hieta is a wonderfully simple sweater for fingering weight yarn. It's worked seamlessly top-down. The pullover has a round yoke with a couple simple lace bits on it. The rest is stockinette stitch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh43vXwXlLnmpxtWq_OKvTSV9TPMWg9AmoBFBH-r_OBR505PQ53BHl1Be10oHlid4Y3RhAFuyDXF2NdcrJ62UmuDO_PSb98nXODX3DnfrVDNLJql-OrcyvLj25ooaraCGhdTsM-WVzmGhja8WtqivnfXqN9QSgQfBpIhnlaGSK8jcyn7YV9TiskQuVYtQ=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh43vXwXlLnmpxtWq_OKvTSV9TPMWg9AmoBFBH-r_OBR505PQ53BHl1Be10oHlid4Y3RhAFuyDXF2NdcrJ62UmuDO_PSb98nXODX3DnfrVDNLJql-OrcyvLj25ooaraCGhdTsM-WVzmGhja8WtqivnfXqN9QSgQfBpIhnlaGSK8jcyn7YV9TiskQuVYtQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has no waist shaping and the 3/4 length sleeves make it super light to wear. I can't believe I almost managed my sample with two skeins.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcYRxsrG2SlTO_Q4VTB5951rpfDjZjKEWm-6XaZzDg71jmlmw0yzCyjY8nf_KIDbNoMXs3ChbXDORyXmivkglhJBmB91-JapID82EVHC7vP6y9UcXqMnlzTi17pM1r6v0JGq8ABCndbIvTjcAkdLkMFJ_x1rg1PAMxP4_NjWPV2fXcRG2QISd_MZZZwA=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcYRxsrG2SlTO_Q4VTB5951rpfDjZjKEWm-6XaZzDg71jmlmw0yzCyjY8nf_KIDbNoMXs3ChbXDORyXmivkglhJBmB91-JapID82EVHC7vP6y9UcXqMnlzTi17pM1r6v0JGq8ABCndbIvTjcAkdLkMFJ_x1rg1PAMxP4_NjWPV2fXcRG2QISd_MZZZwA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR_6JC03DTDhfFCtGTeKXHQCL-53URnIv0fso9wJDRqVH0cGQv8dWA71EVm1CoY0fPwpmCfL7dqZaWoibM0v6pRIiQIQHPoMl72BrVShEZlyncIWL8bdZvFXT6TR-zfIag13_WFf3nHDMfUmBBZxAxzazanLOn8KeDfqUN50eglG6TT08OkQrXMXseJw=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR_6JC03DTDhfFCtGTeKXHQCL-53URnIv0fso9wJDRqVH0cGQv8dWA71EVm1CoY0fPwpmCfL7dqZaWoibM0v6pRIiQIQHPoMl72BrVShEZlyncIWL8bdZvFXT6TR-zfIag13_WFf3nHDMfUmBBZxAxzazanLOn8KeDfqUN50eglG6TT08OkQrXMXseJw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lace rounds on the yoke are easy to work. I especially love the elongated stitches that are worked by wrapping the yarn around the needle several times and then dropping those extra yarn overs on the next round.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiffpT9Q-yReUBZh25DIfMr6k3kZX0VpSPh-MMQnQ3iO18ch-wPSgRqn_6LIjD8dalQtIxVY3tECcVTLwGnFRbUxLHe9iY8etDVbyiIOV2Y6FrTbpKOReT1kYyMbiNjFc2qVjysm1OzyjSbNhi6r5kDXsRzkIZloQZFXr98NtX9MF0dF3gRKo5j4E2UA=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiffpT9Q-yReUBZh25DIfMr6k3kZX0VpSPh-MMQnQ3iO18ch-wPSgRqn_6LIjD8dalQtIxVY3tECcVTLwGnFRbUxLHe9iY8etDVbyiIOV2Y6FrTbpKOReT1kYyMbiNjFc2qVjysm1OzyjSbNhi6r5kDXsRzkIZloQZFXr98NtX9MF0dF3gRKo5j4E2UA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRSDiMbtSrnIyyJn6E5G8KsRoQMmqI_Yet7t7TgyVWguEVIwIhHG0eI-j8qjrs1d1W2VxL8CDqB8cIF2ln4DEAkrJPrXROVR3kQWiXY-sOsr4MlqXTi_flp9dgARP2_SWWACb8sWZjgb9LvDWycEoar6tMm21RPmJAngoqDLFaugRKR9v-9t6S9ohEZQ=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRSDiMbtSrnIyyJn6E5G8KsRoQMmqI_Yet7t7TgyVWguEVIwIhHG0eI-j8qjrs1d1W2VxL8CDqB8cIF2ln4DEAkrJPrXROVR3kQWiXY-sOsr4MlqXTi_flp9dgARP2_SWWACb8sWZjgb9LvDWycEoar6tMm21RPmJAngoqDLFaugRKR9v-9t6S9ohEZQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was really fun to get to work behind the camera for a change for some of the photos as my summer trainee was willing to try modeling.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-40483592354561011342021-12-05T13:47:00.001+02:002022-01-08T13:53:47.444+02:00Little Woodland<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Back when I started working on Strands of Joy book, one of my first ideas was for Woodland cardigan that has this amazing enchanted forest on the hem. Many thought at first that it was a kid's design but no. I wanted it all for myself but now, I've gone and done a kiddo version as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmJGMvMxtrkLJNzO5b3vEWi1fxL-uqvKFEBs_pKkK8iV2nbL0FL2zgsL41_TGQjjMbZIaKjOOq9XutwKiuMwwMupOMgHpkTcfmepqsophNLl6SzwEp9IkQLfuqz5oVuq0yq5ep0nOlFzB8fAepbpNAvhhVuMp_had-YDCtIJl7HCapoq-NTs6DHbxuWg=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmJGMvMxtrkLJNzO5b3vEWi1fxL-uqvKFEBs_pKkK8iV2nbL0FL2zgsL41_TGQjjMbZIaKjOOq9XutwKiuMwwMupOMgHpkTcfmepqsophNLl6SzwEp9IkQLfuqz5oVuq0yq5ep0nOlFzB8fAepbpNAvhhVuMp_had-YDCtIJl7HCapoq-NTs6DHbxuWg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-woodland">Little Woodland</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.5 and 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> nurja merino sock 3ply, 116 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/little-woodland" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJlnX_JLfqnP6Dj4T0FNbBSeMm_OVXKt9kJ69ufTcIMFH4KptFIJ0vc9YYwhWz3Dg3l1SEkuMClgDySUmx9-805xp1qY__mK2ax6Gxj8gDFP-JeQSBxI786tYfGMO_c63pl59L7kpODdvlC2iNVx4iyhjG84MrP1KT549x6oCma2Mny5Hz2gRkipUmBg" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was fun to do a new version of an old pattern. For kids, I chose a softer yarn that can be machine washed - hence the superwash treatment. I also turned the cardigan into a pullover because buttons can be tricky with children that don't want to stay put.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJld14utvVXZ7yuWo-dWbNqxIXqQl_0t9ck2X5eaZqF7V7yedLLQHgomMap0cZw90SMfEA4Y_6glSZkoldPuZA_YKqE3RN1LQLixhk8n1mHT53HlUk21AxwfguKiaUtY7p2oswZvyVvKS5cqpYSYP3J55kW6fJAcjee5JsUN0ZpMkke42fLrOK2cc2CA=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJld14utvVXZ7yuWo-dWbNqxIXqQl_0t9ck2X5eaZqF7V7yedLLQHgomMap0cZw90SMfEA4Y_6glSZkoldPuZA_YKqE3RN1LQLixhk8n1mHT53HlUk21AxwfguKiaUtY7p2oswZvyVvKS5cqpYSYP3J55kW6fJAcjee5JsUN0ZpMkke42fLrOK2cc2CA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pattern comes with sizes from 6MO to 12YO. The hem pattern features the same trees and animals as in the adult version but for this pullover, I fitted the patterns in every size such that it goes around the sweater unbroken.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQ3yuVRXHoditeyD5mjf-3awsx4A5DnqUFDqW9WNoijxH1TZBglDMuhQd_q65EWoyRKiJ_-bKY0zO6M9hoy2-r7ZDUAvAOhkwbt6BVYLiyReCF1dGOzdi4Tae8mjFyhhfSWhEGW2U1jl51o8uNoX3YC2X-_G7coZS77tm4IOTzbCN4LCAmRNdSGW2_A=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQ3yuVRXHoditeyD5mjf-3awsx4A5DnqUFDqW9WNoijxH1TZBglDMuhQd_q65EWoyRKiJ_-bKY0zO6M9hoy2-r7ZDUAvAOhkwbt6BVYLiyReCF1dGOzdi4Tae8mjFyhhfSWhEGW2U1jl51o8uNoX3YC2X-_G7coZS77tm4IOTzbCN4LCAmRNdSGW2_A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7rbE91YRJiS_jA3z7NcZ2rRGYjeOc_CnyK3SyAMsnmJs04dA81SeIugLUMD5owvUQjhVjvEw6LMsyOLD5Ss2kneZU-iW6IFSbIlF7stP3Mert892K-IBFqy2QEoobZ-FGgD1_fbTzBzKS6JijPycq-4P213VlD_H70HdiPMPnQCLlu2cJegDaU8OrYw=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7rbE91YRJiS_jA3z7NcZ2rRGYjeOc_CnyK3SyAMsnmJs04dA81SeIugLUMD5owvUQjhVjvEw6LMsyOLD5Ss2kneZU-iW6IFSbIlF7stP3Mert892K-IBFqy2QEoobZ-FGgD1_fbTzBzKS6JijPycq-4P213VlD_H70HdiPMPnQCLlu2cJegDaU8OrYw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The neckband worked with the contrast colour is a fun little detail. The neckband stays stretchy enough with using tubular bind-off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTEqAv7pTCNu8-IoKlOLCHYkG99K14icFburrxREkGwn1v7lW1hRI1_NVglsISQljyIldlxdNXBa8H3wD84RLgg0bkMSUAi4CMrCBjGnsrYi7KX_O1qKjDafQ7t19qCJ3CWIW9tq7Y9eJIU-dybSWxdZacMd_XTjwW_ARXEBk1XL8r3gbX30uWz60IRg=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTEqAv7pTCNu8-IoKlOLCHYkG99K14icFburrxREkGwn1v7lW1hRI1_NVglsISQljyIldlxdNXBa8H3wD84RLgg0bkMSUAi4CMrCBjGnsrYi7KX_O1qKjDafQ7t19qCJ3CWIW9tq7Y9eJIU-dybSWxdZacMd_XTjwW_ARXEBk1XL8r3gbX30uWz60IRg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made my little sample in the size 18MO and one skein of MC was plenty enough for that.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-86939778600239472172021-11-30T16:15:00.003+02:002021-11-30T16:15:18.904+02:00Krumeluuri<p>Inspiration strikes often, a stroke of genius is more rare. Some times you get lucky and get both at the same time.</p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTWUM47kQ_virdpIQDT2SX32rSEmI0kqdm6E6QyzDjPFPGh3zvrUCd-WWhQsFwyTL1IhW-3MmwfCmUZzCJ2JTWoHkbm6JOtXVGdCh_o12H5UGvRifWndhY3hSbCQo-0FLJyFWWTBFJJJrmD1nLFLOUTV0w3EjO_ZAHhy4nn-6HHtZI7iGtvanstT-qMw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTWUM47kQ_virdpIQDT2SX32rSEmI0kqdm6E6QyzDjPFPGh3zvrUCd-WWhQsFwyTL1IhW-3MmwfCmUZzCJ2JTWoHkbm6JOtXVGdCh_o12H5UGvRifWndhY3hSbCQo-0FLJyFWWTBFJJJrmD1nLFLOUTV0w3EjO_ZAHhy4nn-6HHtZI7iGtvanstT-qMw=w640-h412" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/krumeluuri">Krumeluuri</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How: </b>Circular needle 2.25 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Vuonue Wilhelmi + Louhittaren Luola Väinämöinen, 77+45 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/krumeluuri" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAVKV5vIA7FUo86lOjfXXWfKNzxi2IM7TM8xhker0rNioJ2NvhQRiANUzPnuCZGew8QBkVp3LdSE0-s9d5RFobvucDYgvhpd375D59op9ZlIXbFjy4iEbMvteZtPXt8ps88ZJarfdQcmY_xTHijRf90H23g_HTGEt3nnHfrzNZWZ_EBi5cCt48wLa8vQ" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">So this is what happened: I was hosting my Tea Time on Instagram and I always ask my followers what knits they are wearing. Sanni said she was wearing knee-high brioche socks made from Finnsheep wool and they sounded delicious! I wanted a pair for myself.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAD6-xNns7UfJASMRspV4YdSLvB-ByoA3Ua3QYR702ZZ1SXNJ62XHHqJbaWnzpcAzGw4Z9T8ct4nmN8NzTxqJqvNedLvKKPUO9CoQGdhJZCBhr2kbsVr869XlsayUEhIVF-5_VJbx-wyIRH0gHgNZKqtt1Aa2q3-n6io7aNS-FfIxyW5ozRKUqpwc67g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="2048" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAD6-xNns7UfJASMRspV4YdSLvB-ByoA3Ua3QYR702ZZ1SXNJ62XHHqJbaWnzpcAzGw4Z9T8ct4nmN8NzTxqJqvNedLvKKPUO9CoQGdhJZCBhr2kbsVr869XlsayUEhIVF-5_VJbx-wyIRH0gHgNZKqtt1Aa2q3-n6io7aNS-FfIxyW5ozRKUqpwc67g=w640-h524" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Except that it wasn't that simple. You see, the socks she had made had brioche only on the legs, and just basic brioche with no tricks. If you've been following me for a while you'll know that I always have add a trick or two.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3CALZGxvIh6CtYQP4n-19Guu_xiPSMk6-SDQu0MlI3B9NQ4pqOG2Tq9M1Ck6SaKrkUQVdek3gJVwmDM3vIx7TD_2zbikK57LVQiYwQa4t8WyhCYKeE_qE4ceHqJpeNi0ysMSRogjaVz5yDBErh6WIFL5T-4TSGiRX_lEOt022OFFC0jNj5IyI7EXyjg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1761" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3CALZGxvIh6CtYQP4n-19Guu_xiPSMk6-SDQu0MlI3B9NQ4pqOG2Tq9M1Ck6SaKrkUQVdek3gJVwmDM3vIx7TD_2zbikK57LVQiYwQa4t8WyhCYKeE_qE4ceHqJpeNi0ysMSRogjaVz5yDBErh6WIFL5T-4TSGiRX_lEOt022OFFC0jNj5IyI7EXyjg=w550-h640" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So I had the idea that I would work two-color brioche lace on the legs. I could use the same brioche pattern as on my Vieno dress. It's so easy to make brioche look extra stunning with simple increases and decreases.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFCRyFBKCnMH351wZBwYRMbkEWQfQfBdRPVX5AIVhicHCFobwYnrKmVKWEjH-m7mC9Kl_12HRsUMHixb1Mu95KCzxy26QQL_ZJR6_w90Cek1AaaOBjSo8zOw4QRC-IzcG30hpfQyoP6HE2LCVLAZWc0YrQCamOu8lgXXd-_r0wXnCEhQ54nya1qXBqww=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFCRyFBKCnMH351wZBwYRMbkEWQfQfBdRPVX5AIVhicHCFobwYnrKmVKWEjH-m7mC9Kl_12HRsUMHixb1Mu95KCzxy26QQL_ZJR6_w90Cek1AaaOBjSo8zOw4QRC-IzcG30hpfQyoP6HE2LCVLAZWc0YrQCamOu8lgXXd-_r0wXnCEhQ54nya1qXBqww=w496-h640" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">But then, I thought what if I were to continue the brioche lace on the instep as regular, non-brioche one-color lace. But why stop there? Couldn't I just continue the brioche lace with just one color? And then, I had a master stroke idea of how I could actually continue the two-color brioche lace on the instep while working one-color stockinette stitch on the sole. I couldn't cast on fast enough. I had to find out if my idea could work in practice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">And so Krumeluuri socks came to be. They're worked cuff-down. The socks start off with a tall twisted rib. Then you get to enjoy two-color brioche lace all the way to the ankle. There are also a couple calf decreases to shape the socks. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGslSZsIU4W-f3PNYOJlYO-WnGx0q4tfW2XRymhSl_pIvcHplmNr5w1rs2K8eM022Txj4yDecQs7ArPw4Xl70l5exSbS8J_e9NYiUeiOE2VO8iYR9NGumllOR-TOd8OXGGZ_xSIdWEUGHThP-td_Nc3cG8E9Rvkv9e1ZY4GcVr3UuCLODlDOW9aSK1aQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1521" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGslSZsIU4W-f3PNYOJlYO-WnGx0q4tfW2XRymhSl_pIvcHplmNr5w1rs2K8eM022Txj4yDecQs7ArPw4Xl70l5exSbS8J_e9NYiUeiOE2VO8iYR9NGumllOR-TOd8OXGGZ_xSIdWEUGHThP-td_Nc3cG8E9Rvkv9e1ZY4GcVr3UuCLODlDOW9aSK1aQ=w476-h640" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you reach the heel, that's when the trickery starts. I wouldn't say these are difficult to make but I do recommend you know your brioche before casting on so you can easily follow where you're at. The feet are worked with knitting magic that allows for two-color brioche lace on the sole and one-color stockinette stitch on the sole with no floats to carry at the WS. You will need to slip stitches back and forth - although, if you switch to dpns at this point instead of magic loop you can get rid of slipping altogether. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjAT9nX8V_ed-RDViXCfeQrp_mOgAhF80mxqRWJ8-JZQiz7bq2go7qQXlKgdI5th77bLKwcQWLsY_vX67sxh7LmFhJsUzAurTWq_SmRg8sd75VydQgXUawjWrJCRmeKM-5balNr7cmwmSnrkRBjLSt-0gyhEVNB8eAzj2bN5u0wGr2Kzi_kOXgKQ-rKw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjAT9nX8V_ed-RDViXCfeQrp_mOgAhF80mxqRWJ8-JZQiz7bq2go7qQXlKgdI5th77bLKwcQWLsY_vX67sxh7LmFhJsUzAurTWq_SmRg8sd75VydQgXUawjWrJCRmeKM-5balNr7cmwmSnrkRBjLSt-0gyhEVNB8eAzj2bN5u0wGr2Kzi_kOXgKQ-rKw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was super happy to find out my grand idea worked. Once I got to the toe, I realized the brioche on the instep stretched much further than the stockinette stitch sole but even that was easily fixed: the toe decreases are worked with short rows so that only the sole grows longer. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGBJNXjP5z1jyY8GZvRLUNHDVlmR4pR60BzR0JY3Lk2sXorAx_-QyklUxnHuk-FK18lNC-jMsAEFR5LVycmb7nkn-BSY9fMA8H1kkROkvDDPLrDcRDN3NRJKmkMiLfAuSboqediOUXcmzhQ5yx0JVNhOa3J_ETR0DK6GGN64c4kdRhbVxiEbcMr_Hkpg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGBJNXjP5z1jyY8GZvRLUNHDVlmR4pR60BzR0JY3Lk2sXorAx_-QyklUxnHuk-FK18lNC-jMsAEFR5LVycmb7nkn-BSY9fMA8H1kkROkvDDPLrDcRDN3NRJKmkMiLfAuSboqediOUXcmzhQ5yx0JVNhOa3J_ETR0DK6GGN64c4kdRhbVxiEbcMr_Hkpg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">My brain loved designing and knitting these socks so much that I've already cast on for a second pair. And what would be better than a little exercise for both the brain and the hands while ending up with a most beautiful pair of knee-highs? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find the pattern on my <a href="https://annajohannadesigns.com/product/194/krumeluuri---pdf">webshop</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/krumeluuri">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://payhip.com/b/Ul3FW">PayHip</a>. Use the code TRICKERY to get 15% discount through December 6th.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-15837049601041786422021-11-03T21:49:00.002+02:002021-11-03T21:49:21.446+02:00Gladiolus<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I know, I know, it's yet another colorwork yoke but it's just so darn cute.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE-4q0jTzU4aSLHkoVv7Omcaks3kdNFeQAY0nA89SaUsb4x-IOdk1ZNCV3Kzl79-41Z62iwE8UNSpD8mRHugmti3BLaX-wdHGQOXdf1xATdG4zVzo2o7yLPkfeI6daqXVGQdjevoU1rsY9q4kc_jCqDzTxf5tjv9JS6pqL9G1qS4P30IgLQ3XogDBbxg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE-4q0jTzU4aSLHkoVv7Omcaks3kdNFeQAY0nA89SaUsb4x-IOdk1ZNCV3Kzl79-41Z62iwE8UNSpD8mRHugmti3BLaX-wdHGQOXdf1xATdG4zVzo2o7yLPkfeI6daqXVGQdjevoU1rsY9q4kc_jCqDzTxf5tjv9JS6pqL9G1qS4P30IgLQ3XogDBbxg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gladiolus-7#">Gladiolus</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> John Arbon Textiles Alpaca Supreme</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A while back, I was contacted by John Arbon Textiles on whether I might be interested to design something in their new sport weight Alpaca Supreme base. And as you can see, I very much was. I fell in love with the lovely colorways and was instantly inspired to work a three-color sweater where the background color changes at the bottom of the yoke.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs6zw4VzTKArPN3YRedJ8aI_8XUaxDWwWIKYlFivd1ob1-H6yWQ0WuWHyFlDhKBs6vbMR8XH7nvGV0QXwotqQoqQ4x3jVbz4vvnVZPl-Qq7gERYpnsPu4xA0-Z8EQ0mE8m7ioq0AXr-yMpFwC9ke1YfrORR-Vjh7wbU6z_oXL1tpiD8VOtHmqPKsSXmQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs6zw4VzTKArPN3YRedJ8aI_8XUaxDWwWIKYlFivd1ob1-H6yWQ0WuWHyFlDhKBs6vbMR8XH7nvGV0QXwotqQoqQ4x3jVbz4vvnVZPl-Qq7gERYpnsPu4xA0-Z8EQ0mE8m7ioq0AXr-yMpFwC9ke1YfrORR-Vjh7wbU6z_oXL1tpiD8VOtHmqPKsSXmQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gladiolus was named after a flower as the yoke is adorned with adorable flower petal pattern. It starts out with two contrast colors and the background color changes into the main color at the end of the colorwork pattern. The best part is that this beautiful effect doesn't require a single three-color round so it's all easy knitting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7N7-XzHJ4aX5r5huhCvCb6YOMBkiMTjc1ebhkjxQmSoR19SMYr6rq0G88fOutcPSeKx36ZblFb1Q5jSPUyJkE5JNGnyB5vzoNDC6ntvf2EyF58G4-If6XidzzqIefCLohdXKb8lJtcSXdJQDLpsCdw8Eva2z5aDiw5Kmmg2mir6jqaZp_CzqCikiqdA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7N7-XzHJ4aX5r5huhCvCb6YOMBkiMTjc1ebhkjxQmSoR19SMYr6rq0G88fOutcPSeKx36ZblFb1Q5jSPUyJkE5JNGnyB5vzoNDC6ntvf2EyF58G4-If6XidzzqIefCLohdXKb8lJtcSXdJQDLpsCdw8Eva2z5aDiw5Kmmg2mir6jqaZp_CzqCikiqdA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love combining colorwork with corrugated ribbing. It gives a sweater a truly neat finishing touch. The cuffs of the sweater have one petal motif on them before moving onto the corrugated ribbing. As always, the design is worked top-down so you'll get to start with the best part.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfpNB77ap41rav_pG9sJllLil4H8uKp8161krjtnIo-jEnPHaRmAQ21bbZMVXBoe4_etKzvdxASzY4_CrZP1JwWJXGLvBNFYA2sEk00X9A3HmbjDGpAhSYZi5T4007Su_pBrZPHbYOeYwkxqa_q4RrMXUGWoUw0Jpw08SE20JgrmSSRQvrni_46qjkhg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfpNB77ap41rav_pG9sJllLil4H8uKp8161krjtnIo-jEnPHaRmAQ21bbZMVXBoe4_etKzvdxASzY4_CrZP1JwWJXGLvBNFYA2sEk00X9A3HmbjDGpAhSYZi5T4007Su_pBrZPHbYOeYwkxqa_q4RrMXUGWoUw0Jpw08SE20JgrmSSRQvrni_46qjkhg=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gladiolus has a straight body with no waist shaping but the pattern does come with instructions for an optional bust dart which I recommend to work in case you have a fuller bust. This shaping makes sure the front of the sweater doesn't rise higher than the back.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1R5ia5XRpqywvShkapbGn4omNMEPohaFGMnImggeszDu3MgMaTbOv7DR46u6UL52nUhhz7WFeDzN10t7efxVjrqN3ew9q2qxn9H8pmWyaJ1U4FWxjV_--Wvyr3YaJ5t1Dl9kmZjJkrHZnQKgRMn6Z_8VFE0ycEYo_Q3Fu8o6vI9SEFqQP7M4qohWm4A=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1R5ia5XRpqywvShkapbGn4omNMEPohaFGMnImggeszDu3MgMaTbOv7DR46u6UL52nUhhz7WFeDzN10t7efxVjrqN3ew9q2qxn9H8pmWyaJ1U4FWxjV_--Wvyr3YaJ5t1Dl9kmZjJkrHZnQKgRMn6Z_8VFE0ycEYo_Q3Fu8o6vI9SEFqQP7M4qohWm4A=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can use the code FLWRS to get a 15% introductory discount on Gladiolus until November 14th. The code works on <a href="https://annajohannadesigns.com/product/193/gladiolus---pdf">annajohannadesigns.com</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gladiolus-7#">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://payhip.com/b/5nghJ">PayHip</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaWeF744CDL30HUaQqf8Fl1j0f4_8aVd4GIE-6-6yApMiAKobsGCJyS4A9MWyNvjhvpnBxFbXfYuQutYc4Ls5k3j9ZOA2_M2owHLoZ3H9ylOcITAkX3S6BBpNJSJDKH7CPPiUiIyGx9DDwCcWToEROO60mXOuwJZazydHGBekQdSjQT2DiPgPlMjnLDA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaWeF744CDL30HUaQqf8Fl1j0f4_8aVd4GIE-6-6yApMiAKobsGCJyS4A9MWyNvjhvpnBxFbXfYuQutYc4Ls5k3j9ZOA2_M2owHLoZ3H9ylOcITAkX3S6BBpNJSJDKH7CPPiUiIyGx9DDwCcWToEROO60mXOuwJZazydHGBekQdSjQT2DiPgPlMjnLDA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And that's not all as the lovely folks over at John Arbon Textiles are offering a 10% discount on Alpaca Supreme with the code GLADIOLUS. This code is valid through November 13th.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-40813673341787616662021-10-01T22:55:00.002+03:002021-10-01T22:55:34.768+03:00Juuri<div style="text-align: left;">One great thing about being a knitwear designer is that I sometimes get to try out new yarns in advance. Last autumn, I got a sweater quantity of the new Tukuwool DK. And of course, I designed a sweater pattern for the yarn but then I had to wait for the yarn release and then, for the colder weather so that you could imagine yourself wearing a DK weight sweater. But the time has come!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhryRLCAkkhQNgq7WTIY3fYauLBv3N4KAyA_H3t3vSiSZBcFDNRGaA509JGCaHhoAxqOkZP9NcnKqDa6brWCULDNNpG6Y06mNWWgGSFggurKEPg4SsBzayonUnJKtRC76vz_JQwoBhbPvw7L0rBRQqxY7XSs_LKPBY2lDH6esDDOgYdlAEi8RT9Ll04mw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhryRLCAkkhQNgq7WTIY3fYauLBv3N4KAyA_H3t3vSiSZBcFDNRGaA509JGCaHhoAxqOkZP9NcnKqDa6brWCULDNNpG6Y06mNWWgGSFggurKEPg4SsBzayonUnJKtRC76vz_JQwoBhbPvw7L0rBRQqxY7XSs_LKPBY2lDH6esDDOgYdlAEi8RT9Ll04mw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/juuri-2">Juuri</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 4.5 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Tukuwool DK, 495 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/juuri" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXKvNba30eymlxPpLfMHOpJjgOfIKWOUYUAPMAeAPITNTAb1q3aRx54DmoxriDBjB6cicPXJDOKsSc_ursBZPdN2oZKM86lvZheaFHLrRDkAppgtdxkLhcQhuMP_kyoHO_mZIpBs4bbuGXWMsgU9wTO_ILljIAGmlME2PDLOhRs0iNo9f6nQQr0aivYw" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since this is a new yarn, let's start there. I was super excited to try it out but also nervous since untreated Finnsheep wool in DK weight could easily be quite coarse and stiff.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRcnpVMQawyDNiOmP6jMUhNU1yG5_QnhHMMynlbz7-noj_VE8q3XCFvbiIjnR90Shx40aBdUNAl1bQll8M0gi5OWOhTZuCQyaT4xsXMy7N1t8xKef7Eav_e7NskrRtwvG5TP6zB9_iRMzuoKzWfwCl0nn_MsOCRgm-ZefugZMur7PWU0xQawoPlhktsw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRcnpVMQawyDNiOmP6jMUhNU1yG5_QnhHMMynlbz7-noj_VE8q3XCFvbiIjnR90Shx40aBdUNAl1bQll8M0gi5OWOhTZuCQyaT4xsXMy7N1t8xKef7Eav_e7NskrRtwvG5TP6zB9_iRMzuoKzWfwCl0nn_MsOCRgm-ZefugZMur7PWU0xQawoPlhktsw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjHKv8w4zF8VPq78d1WEE6OD9hGvXhbI27bdu06MxMumfbQXoK-Fslbr_TbTKeXuqfMFvbsXqq1YjMoDxotkmmUPYnLd8Umddyb0s3Cup4HDaNRklPDeSm4P8QdEpTarMgNPi9JppIsl9i86iDvKrY4BEfvNc2n-0UZeAFlHPWwK6o-7SU2wUM6if-oQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1494" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjHKv8w4zF8VPq78d1WEE6OD9hGvXhbI27bdu06MxMumfbQXoK-Fslbr_TbTKeXuqfMFvbsXqq1YjMoDxotkmmUPYnLd8Umddyb0s3Cup4HDaNRklPDeSm4P8QdEpTarMgNPi9JppIsl9i86iDvKrY4BEfvNc2n-0UZeAFlHPWwK6o-7SU2wUM6if-oQ=w466-h640" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But this yarn stole my heart on the first stitch. I was surprised to find it had a wonderfully loose twist which made the yarn airy and light - and somehow even a bit softer than Tukuwool Fingering. I liked it a lot! I chose Ujo color for my sweater. This greyish pink is my favorite from the Tukuwool color chart.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibSrDUKBdXL0NSP1vHaUvwNvW3P6yjD-VM2JtpfM4M0eKzPmgJBCiX4-yJTNV7I1rVskAYEmdejVgFrG-8xNrt55QjUW_xltXNRfYBQVB2Uxib78DZYpzAV-902GNGf6mHFyiE0QmLsD2JV6a1CGITeJR2rWSrnPkcX94idymLa_xA-9PzrOkVy7VYLw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="2048" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibSrDUKBdXL0NSP1vHaUvwNvW3P6yjD-VM2JtpfM4M0eKzPmgJBCiX4-yJTNV7I1rVskAYEmdejVgFrG-8xNrt55QjUW_xltXNRfYBQVB2Uxib78DZYpzAV-902GNGf6mHFyiE0QmLsD2JV6a1CGITeJR2rWSrnPkcX94idymLa_xA-9PzrOkVy7VYLw=w640-h526" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3g-au2EUMVBmPnRn63s8KK8W3Z7XTsAjHmDgoO0gStoPrC4W1l-ndLiFUe_2Cix2pATPcpPLFVJpQHpOfUYZC7fd5ed1VatgyL2YSouxBS8Qo168lUhP_PGu0jUiIkL88EAOKSsixy6NQL19wH67mp95eXRJ0f-F19xxTUCVIeNJuzyVscSEjvdk7Sg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3g-au2EUMVBmPnRn63s8KK8W3Z7XTsAjHmDgoO0gStoPrC4W1l-ndLiFUe_2Cix2pATPcpPLFVJpQHpOfUYZC7fd5ed1VatgyL2YSouxBS8Qo168lUhP_PGu0jUiIkL88EAOKSsixy6NQL19wH67mp95eXRJ0f-F19xxTUCVIeNJuzyVscSEjvdk7Sg=w622-h640" width="622" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The thick yarn was screaming cables. Inspiration came easily and I wanted to create a lushious cabled sweater with lots of positive ease and a tall cowl neck.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAbZzu7vvCeke9gq6MTBOHy0QBPrbYB02dznnHXAHcofRwwqVTGYWETYVORJj77wBYf_vbLDtCHN096rYMvVk_B9kyFjWjGIEBsdTAdILv-sHjjeyd9rvgKnEhi5NumZu56FJ0SQHlWgYPL12Raiyr4JSzxWz-tPC2_ZtzycKuJTL5T7_tjUn90cFoxA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAbZzu7vvCeke9gq6MTBOHy0QBPrbYB02dznnHXAHcofRwwqVTGYWETYVORJj77wBYf_vbLDtCHN096rYMvVk_B9kyFjWjGIEBsdTAdILv-sHjjeyd9rvgKnEhi5NumZu56FJ0SQHlWgYPL12Raiyr4JSzxWz-tPC2_ZtzycKuJTL5T7_tjUn90cFoxA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHdcW6LiLJVhTcKeW5RMCW4vpFcVr7u_v16O1LfUEfdS5bARNxEIcntW2xCMjoeLgfF4JX1R4xPV4Fvixi8JVMeuY51ibWjGiH1R5SbHO_jReYEaAc-KX6clKTa4X96uqCkYvlxQyxFF3VIPk-UDQzui44qbsHVsKys5BCX-NEI0FdalfIkP_22I310g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHdcW6LiLJVhTcKeW5RMCW4vpFcVr7u_v16O1LfUEfdS5bARNxEIcntW2xCMjoeLgfF4JX1R4xPV4Fvixi8JVMeuY51ibWjGiH1R5SbHO_jReYEaAc-KX6clKTa4X96uqCkYvlxQyxFF3VIPk-UDQzui44qbsHVsKys5BCX-NEI0FdalfIkP_22I310g=w476-h640" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Juuri is worked seamlessly top down. The shoulders are worked in ribbing while shaping them with short rows. Once the short rows are done, the ribbing starts to twist and turn into cables for the rest of the body. The long sleeves are stockinette stitch with tall ribbed cuffs. The tall cowl neck is also worked in ribbing and the hem has a slit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm3856YZEdTPyAEozV4sPAOYYaPcBJ4V5K7uGLQyxPFiW-brP64Q-RxNqnzSsMMvBiuuOxjUfD7Zua-Ow8XE-lBWAj3b7bPO2K93iljFabAFgNm9AKduObbQXh7nFqM--1O8D46GSrMNxSisgPLyewWFpDprPZJJgluDIzwIeuAyjF-eFvZ2TbbZv6Ig=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm3856YZEdTPyAEozV4sPAOYYaPcBJ4V5K7uGLQyxPFiW-brP64Q-RxNqnzSsMMvBiuuOxjUfD7Zua-Ow8XE-lBWAj3b7bPO2K93iljFabAFgNm9AKduObbQXh7nFqM--1O8D46GSrMNxSisgPLyewWFpDprPZJJgluDIzwIeuAyjF-eFvZ2TbbZv6Ig=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9pVstircVmtQTUSI5-S_lgshCAGGQCrfxbasbfeCC2R8u_UKnd81YWZVvqemqaob9O3dYsPaNKRlg6EpBmoIBWVgBGW4JxzwtnS2VkLscsl6CPZwrVy7s1gCbq95gsiGZS8piMTrdSRP8dGk6efcZOAqiHHNqRbSCu6ls9ZvuBRoPy9eLFZbH7gW06w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1498" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9pVstircVmtQTUSI5-S_lgshCAGGQCrfxbasbfeCC2R8u_UKnd81YWZVvqemqaob9O3dYsPaNKRlg6EpBmoIBWVgBGW4JxzwtnS2VkLscsl6CPZwrVy7s1gCbq95gsiGZS8piMTrdSRP8dGk6efcZOAqiHHNqRbSCu6ls9ZvuBRoPy9eLFZbH7gW06w=w468-h640" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Originally, we took the photos last winter but I figure we should have another photoshoot as I'm hoping there's still some time to go until snow starts falling. You can find the pattern on Ravelry and my web shop (annajohannadesigns.com) and you can get 15% discount with the code ROOT until Ocober 17th.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-88197237806531003022021-10-01T19:04:00.002+03:002021-10-01T19:04:17.224+03:00Limelight<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Usually, designing starts with an inspiration - usually. But sometimes, a friend needs your help and you might have to design something very specific. That happened to me last autumn when I got a message from Laine team telling me their upcoming shawl book was in need of one more very specific type of a shawl and they would need the sample for the photoshoot in just couple of weeks. Luckily, I was able to help them out.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi695JHYfDrUTwNe63ZsilO5GYfnPQJltmH3Q6lliAogXy1kNDt4aEqvjus664aCvywOLDR2nQWVpOT-8Iv3ggFAU5T_8dfI-UIOWNGgRXAVfKoUxx4hUoYiq5pL3gmMAT8W8lCJs9b3jgr2ldr1-y5SidXlp1WOaLkxiLDZ1Mz4R5vaZN8Vh8pMjcVLg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi695JHYfDrUTwNe63ZsilO5GYfnPQJltmH3Q6lliAogXy1kNDt4aEqvjus664aCvywOLDR2nQWVpOT-8Iv3ggFAU5T_8dfI-UIOWNGgRXAVfKoUxx4hUoYiq5pL3gmMAT8W8lCJs9b3jgr2ldr1-y5SidXlp1WOaLkxiLDZ1Mz4R5vaZN8Vh8pMjcVLg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/limelight-5">Limelight</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From: </b>Black Elephant Merino Singles Fingering + Triskelion Branwen 4-ply, 91 + 70 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/limelight" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXKvNba30eymlxPpLfMHOpJjgOfIKWOUYUAPMAeAPITNTAb1q3aRx54DmoxriDBjB6cicPXJDOKsSc_ursBZPdN2oZKM86lvZheaFHLrRDkAppgtdxkLhcQhuMP_kyoHO_mZIpBs4bbuGXWMsgU9wTO_ILljIAGmlME2PDLOhRs0iNo9f6nQQr0aivYw" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What they were after was a crescent shaped shawl in SW merino in bright happy colours. I had no trouble finding a perfect yarn combo in my stash and once I paired them up it was as if they were meant for this particular shawl.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWNR6cEqYRRmVxKOWVOC_5U3ESfL7bJ7bn_YDOLFeeI1Yxrs41XUO4UDSz-kuxrav5mAAGQA63Rl_7pdZm6PQz6DkbJ_vZQ3EYUdULvw5yPsaKLnQJ-CUerfOSRPuazLVK25YC392WqNHUzdkd1VYIWeAoVSgdCsX9YHHJQPBU8IaXbCHp9m9h3Mavlw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWNR6cEqYRRmVxKOWVOC_5U3ESfL7bJ7bn_YDOLFeeI1Yxrs41XUO4UDSz-kuxrav5mAAGQA63Rl_7pdZm6PQz6DkbJ_vZQ3EYUdULvw5yPsaKLnQJ-CUerfOSRPuazLVK25YC392WqNHUzdkd1VYIWeAoVSgdCsX9YHHJQPBU8IaXbCHp9m9h3Mavlw=w640-h430" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ndSqeJw89AASLdKBvOLdr4HxS7cC5sHKe9DoKbM0UF58rLjZscrLPvhR74IUTfr7U0m4haGHpTA0vpEbJ46eW1X-lSPu01zS8U7xKB0jVDD1M42_ineAFpIM1_c2nCqkqsY0U0Y9ZQEXBg_ZjSu8Z45p2mo3BessHbu0Ne07BR8909l6Fm1tHRDhGg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ndSqeJw89AASLdKBvOLdr4HxS7cC5sHKe9DoKbM0UF58rLjZscrLPvhR74IUTfr7U0m4haGHpTA0vpEbJ46eW1X-lSPu01zS8U7xKB0jVDD1M42_ineAFpIM1_c2nCqkqsY0U0Y9ZQEXBg_ZjSu8Z45p2mo3BessHbu0Ne07BR8909l6Fm1tHRDhGg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I named the shawl Limelight after the bright green colour of the silk merino that I paired up with a creamy speckle dyed merino. The crescent shaped shawl is a fun combination of garter stitch, delicate lace and stripes. The stripes are worked with short rows and are all a different length. You'll need two skeins of fingering weight yarn, one skein each colour.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieLw6WV3yuByMCVHf_-u7AlP2pherGV48aS8d46ad7rOu_0_CUT99e2xI2PhsFyBURVooM23J2QrlNCg1DjekInep79-mGUXTbg-cVBEEuRqmZA2mtKMD-CJsL68hjTf3xoPPdOYO5_zMy2hfqam1zV2SzqN4eN0fFjDDa8Rl_j5PO6eMYUswMmDkTcg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieLw6WV3yuByMCVHf_-u7AlP2pherGV48aS8d46ad7rOu_0_CUT99e2xI2PhsFyBURVooM23J2QrlNCg1DjekInep79-mGUXTbg-cVBEEuRqmZA2mtKMD-CJsL68hjTf3xoPPdOYO5_zMy2hfqam1zV2SzqN4eN0fFjDDa8Rl_j5PO6eMYUswMmDkTcg=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBskjFeTIX-U3z8o8l0nE0UJynZFdKa1zZxhNHyfGUQaRNJSID1caKRrDKt8mZf1RlxmDNewDeOLkmxVPhQr2DL72SvDMbCbc8Wdf4ufGIzz12TM-BKqc4-rqeuwM2V2CSwSjhR7WQmEug90TB104wVykTu_iHVV92TsbxdeQH2fI9B39cAME3wAPtsA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBskjFeTIX-U3z8o8l0nE0UJynZFdKa1zZxhNHyfGUQaRNJSID1caKRrDKt8mZf1RlxmDNewDeOLkmxVPhQr2DL72SvDMbCbc8Wdf4ufGIzz12TM-BKqc4-rqeuwM2V2CSwSjhR7WQmEug90TB104wVykTu_iHVV92TsbxdeQH2fI9B39cAME3wAPtsA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pattern is part of Laine publishing's book 52 Weeks of Shawls and now you can also get it as an individual download on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/limelight-5">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://annajohannadesigns.com/product/190/">my web shop</a>, <a href="https://payhip.com/b/98m5l">PayHip</a> and Lovecrafts. Use the code LIME to get 15% discount until October 9th.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-32891214984272003792021-08-12T13:15:00.003+03:002021-08-12T13:15:24.510+03:00Olki<p style="text-align: justify;">If you have been following this blog over the years, you know I'm a sucker for challenges when it comes to knitting. But sometimes the challenge can be to design something really simple.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoIMF-BNqYN5bCEejLMvoqXVyyrM9DDqCj5b8vYN2120BxEJWrUeB5M9Rxx4AVqFTYKkV90JV2o47dcj_UkJ58dXuzDWDjttxIi20GgA6_veW6FSv5a0a-776WRv4B8KG0URE8qzZoY-8/s2048/olki34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoIMF-BNqYN5bCEejLMvoqXVyyrM9DDqCj5b8vYN2120BxEJWrUeB5M9Rxx4AVqFTYKkV90JV2o47dcj_UkJ58dXuzDWDjttxIi20GgA6_veW6FSv5a0a-776WRv4B8KG0URE8qzZoY-8/w640-h426/olki34.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olki-2">Olki</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.5 and 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Colori Naturali Calypso + Artemisia, 253+120 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/olki" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last autumn, I was contacted by a lovely Italian handdyer to ask if I'd be interested in designing something with their yarn. There were such lovely options that it took some time to narrow down what I wanted but in the end, I ended up choosing a wonderful combination of BFL/Masham wool and mohair silk. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9IRGBRi-9VrOAaUodxNsDxEwmAj8Lt6_vhIU-eqPYLJv4FRDW0GViaF8JEQ2FN7p6SQ1KTH1-x0T72u4GXFHwnNjbUwHkTYQ-mBP13W1pOoKXrwGjGL5EO1q4DLsfeNI7UK0dUtj1rQE/s2048/colori_natural4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9IRGBRi-9VrOAaUodxNsDxEwmAj8Lt6_vhIU-eqPYLJv4FRDW0GViaF8JEQ2FN7p6SQ1KTH1-x0T72u4GXFHwnNjbUwHkTYQ-mBP13W1pOoKXrwGjGL5EO1q4DLsfeNI7UK0dUtj1rQE/w640-h426/colori_natural4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The yarn arrived in the most beautiful box and inspiration struck me right there and then. I love how the labels include not only the colorway name but also info on what botanical dye was used to create it. If you know me, you won't be the least bit surprised that I chose this gorgeous oatmeal color and then some creamy mohair silk to lighten it up even more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCC7vAntQFyycCfzQoGAbtiectTNCyUyv8XHqFWRCcyCBxLHDLdG5qDgwh5otm3Iy9DCgQOz-HaycnFeVGdRfh0Z34lGQLmsxv4SQ8aP8842XPlisGilNdyZJHGCp-zPz_WL2LSAG6O61r/s2048/olki20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCC7vAntQFyycCfzQoGAbtiectTNCyUyv8XHqFWRCcyCBxLHDLdG5qDgwh5otm3Iy9DCgQOz-HaycnFeVGdRfh0Z34lGQLmsxv4SQ8aP8842XPlisGilNdyZJHGCp-zPz_WL2LSAG6O61r/w426-h640/olki20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the yarn was so special it was begging to be paired up with a really simple design - you know, to let the yarn shine. And that's how the design process started.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-XK1LXSTfTU3OwDrp-NIFV0x7v8m-wHqNv7unOhdebSQf1c6KHtq09c8nx20eJuz8gd8bzXspgpkMvGvQX6A4OGp4bMxHPDeq3nOBiYKw46ppXuKqpR63lP-niS6ofjqOGwgQRENQ43w/s2048/olki27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-XK1LXSTfTU3OwDrp-NIFV0x7v8m-wHqNv7unOhdebSQf1c6KHtq09c8nx20eJuz8gd8bzXspgpkMvGvQX6A4OGp4bMxHPDeq3nOBiYKw46ppXuKqpR63lP-niS6ofjqOGwgQRENQ43w/w426-h640/olki27.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHERrZbdoa6CtDMbLXRo6pM7ELswOT68L_5AiB9gMvNzoIBF_UKRcrR2UgIdVA2-4SJMMU0M_Lu4GRyBt9AJL2ONiVBFgFMGuoaT-fZqdD_cAN0ThAui11Ru0k1edq-27GhGgEri8bJ6k/s2048/olki24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHERrZbdoa6CtDMbLXRo6pM7ELswOT68L_5AiB9gMvNzoIBF_UKRcrR2UgIdVA2-4SJMMU0M_Lu4GRyBt9AJL2ONiVBFgFMGuoaT-fZqdD_cAN0ThAui11Ru0k1edq-27GhGgEri8bJ6k/w426-h640/olki24.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Olki is a simple boxy pullover worked seamlessly top down. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and the sweater is mainly just simple stockinette stitch. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHi-d8nlGGuJCJIiA66PZwCYnW5uvqwc5v4lLGy_Ix0lHfCkkl9om68yZZr_IZSCb1jHQDB-yMaPzkhq03IVgaqgKUvDpI_0SSAYYYwNnovq_ZHaTwXji0gYis22eBGA7tvuJkf3kYVYyW/s2048/olki35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHi-d8nlGGuJCJIiA66PZwCYnW5uvqwc5v4lLGy_Ix0lHfCkkl9om68yZZr_IZSCb1jHQDB-yMaPzkhq03IVgaqgKUvDpI_0SSAYYYwNnovq_ZHaTwXji0gYis22eBGA7tvuJkf3kYVYyW/w640-h426/olki35.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The front features these delicate vertical stripes worked with mock cables. The sweater gets its neat finishing touches from the folded neckline, hem and cuffs. Those are all bound off sewing but fear not! The pattern comes with a photo tutorial for the bind-off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8vSNWyMV-aauxlAnqN24awUbSoH1bbtjmvtTUz5-NIjNR_xy_51PpCz0mqw3I3ce1sH4bDgX25bJa_4Nb3o-e2OFarz0cp5GQ9tFyKF1nJu74oozt0m6DiUOZxMDjD-qkBk2qpjj31Xk/s2048/olki33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8vSNWyMV-aauxlAnqN24awUbSoH1bbtjmvtTUz5-NIjNR_xy_51PpCz0mqw3I3ce1sH4bDgX25bJa_4Nb3o-e2OFarz0cp5GQ9tFyKF1nJu74oozt0m6DiUOZxMDjD-qkBk2qpjj31Xk/w640-h426/olki33.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUrI7og1fkgTxaFYLBkRD3T4vZheFaXnm71U615jXn__q5oqvBh9MO3W3WS0EKJkMx6s5dEQkyyyoQKNiS11oEvaLgwQvwmMW6E3uPJCB1vr8Z-JwXuX9LvmBa1q4_KtmVNlUDJfROSTU/s2048/olki38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUrI7og1fkgTxaFYLBkRD3T4vZheFaXnm71U615jXn__q5oqvBh9MO3W3WS0EKJkMx6s5dEQkyyyoQKNiS11oEvaLgwQvwmMW6E3uPJCB1vr8Z-JwXuX9LvmBa1q4_KtmVNlUDJfROSTU/w640-h426/olki38.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This has turned out to be one of my all-time favorite sweaters! The elegant, simple look makes sure it goes with all my clothes and the relaxed fit with warm folded cuffs make me fall in love with it again every time I put it on.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWZnjRoyJMVHqf69rH1UX6YFBUPXuy3lymDAo30J2t1zVEkEN4fb1xwgmLSPaGtpz3lIp-du_ax-Pmzk2qSDVWxxPbD9tMk934j-_x_OMCtr9urwqB5R0CwUG5AwdEYvZxNiPs80KrU7B/s2048/Olki_kits3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWZnjRoyJMVHqf69rH1UX6YFBUPXuy3lymDAo30J2t1zVEkEN4fb1xwgmLSPaGtpz3lIp-du_ax-Pmzk2qSDVWxxPbD9tMk934j-_x_OMCtr9urwqB5R0CwUG5AwdEYvZxNiPs80KrU7B/w640-h426/Olki_kits3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I fell for the yarn so much that I even got <a href="https://annajohannadesigns.com/product/182/olki-yarn-kit" target="_blank">a couple kits for you on the web shop</a> in case you'd like to try them too. Though, there are only couple kits so be quick! If you buy enough yarn to make the sweater you will get the pattern for free.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi623k1HcyQq6XY-CnjygEtfoNCoELCiKFW-L-wFfQci96GgRcPflzodujgX5BKFQMEUTOPZnvnht6GMeIINyj2Dz1zVQMod2yoGounytxIt3Z2p9uuzrrqDivVL9-KtGCioP5l1EUQgd4T/s2048/olki_with_kits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1886" data-original-width="2048" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi623k1HcyQq6XY-CnjygEtfoNCoELCiKFW-L-wFfQci96GgRcPflzodujgX5BKFQMEUTOPZnvnht6GMeIINyj2Dz1zVQMod2yoGounytxIt3Z2p9uuzrrqDivVL9-KtGCioP5l1EUQgd4T/w640-h590/olki_with_kits.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can of course buy the pattern individually on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olki-2">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://payhip.com/b/dHx1y">PayHip</a> and <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/olki-knitting-pattern-by-anna-johanna">Lovecrafts</a>.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-71595003621482021572021-08-02T12:10:00.003+03:002021-08-02T12:10:38.292+03:00Slow making<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Over the past years, this blog has been focusing on showcasing my new designs. But every once in a while, a designer needs a holiday. And what else would I do on my spare time but knit with someone else's patterns? So I made a sweater. But to talk about this sweater, we need to go back in time about three years. You see, this is no ordinary sweater but my very first handspun sweater.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSV6-njlVKLlPxFQOShvXuiMcRXfVQSC6GcPpWrbtifNiJBzy83u7dhcQW2aJ3a2flERB9n0v0izj1DG8giRrSaiKsOvlau9NTE89ybFtsXdfMOyPYL8e0_YpGkRa5r4shAzhiCPvVnrvz/s2048/spinning1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSV6-njlVKLlPxFQOShvXuiMcRXfVQSC6GcPpWrbtifNiJBzy83u7dhcQW2aJ3a2flERB9n0v0izj1DG8giRrSaiKsOvlau9NTE89ybFtsXdfMOyPYL8e0_YpGkRa5r4shAzhiCPvVnrvz/w426-h640/spinning1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> 2-ply, 1580 m / 370 g, sport weight</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> My trusty Majacraft Rose</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From: </b>Pirtin Kehräämö Finnish wool</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/annaj0hanna/handspun/the-sweater-project" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of you might remember how back in <a href="http://whereweonceknitted.blogspot.com/2018/12/at-spin-mill.html">December 2018, I visited Pirtin kehräämö mill for a tour</a>. I marveled the journey from wool to yarn on those big mechanig spinning machines. And then, I saw something gorgeous: a 2 kg bale of the most beautiful pale light grey wool. It was a mix of Finnish wool, meaning it's probably a mix of Finnsheep and Kainuu grey. And at that moment, I decided it was about high time I would finally spin myself a sweater quantity!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3My2aKyVyxg3OWalKKVz7CYifNIvWE6hJOIeI84zTPHvrKR-cDVfGT5SRpcSa-NwOye-odTt692HO6XqayRlK6rGh9NCOlqJPywSnkuTGfOwGM97VgKNKlqCgbgBGu9GTBjIdcRAFOqb/s2048/journey4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3My2aKyVyxg3OWalKKVz7CYifNIvWE6hJOIeI84zTPHvrKR-cDVfGT5SRpcSa-NwOye-odTt692HO6XqayRlK6rGh9NCOlqJPywSnkuTGfOwGM97VgKNKlqCgbgBGu9GTBjIdcRAFOqb/w640-h426/journey4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fast forward 2.5 years and I was done with the spinning part. It did take a fair amount of time. When it comes to spinning, I tend to have long breaks in between and then do a lot of spinning over a single weekend. I was a bit nervous how far my patience would go with spinning a basically colorless fiber for an entire sweater quantity. Slowly but surely I did it! For me, the most natural weight to spin is fingering weight. So I had to make a conscious effort to spin a bit heavier plies and also keep the twist loose enough to get a soft sweater. I'm so happy I managed both goals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz6pevCmvH-_iPJCnaTZjZO-r7rQVsYG5A4oW9N-IMaVEOyMEY07vZIMBmfAlyKO9Gk7cb1MdkSRxqANe6_CL8aesyfnKjQqzggAhAHok0uRKfsN3iOd7bZBXdK_XG8MqeZ0F2h8cRKHh/s2048/journey37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz6pevCmvH-_iPJCnaTZjZO-r7rQVsYG5A4oW9N-IMaVEOyMEY07vZIMBmfAlyKO9Gk7cb1MdkSRxqANe6_CL8aesyfnKjQqzggAhAHok0uRKfsN3iOd7bZBXdK_XG8MqeZ0F2h8cRKHh/w640-h426/journey37.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> Journey / Alicia Scheider</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How: </b>Circular needles 3.25 and 3.5 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From: </b>Own handspun on my Majacraft Rose, 370 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/journey" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" height="24" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" width="28" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So I finally finished the yarns this spring and in the beginning of May, I casted on for a sweater. I had already decided this would be holiday knitting so I spent hours rummaging through Ravelry for the perfect pattern. I ended up with two options and asked Hubby to decide for me. To my surprise, I realized both options were worked bottom up but oh well. Let's just go with the flow. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVv_8FeOkTV3O6q_AeYWAPyPRWDo096JBRo-To9q8uzreEM76VFP4z4euLb-PEs6NevHThuvjvZVU2OD9SAXeD0zGFbfVA7YoNeOGTkNUuGP-5Yfcq2QLZuyzNKTztx5V28CLJUYXodnw/s2048/journey12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVv_8FeOkTV3O6q_AeYWAPyPRWDo096JBRo-To9q8uzreEM76VFP4z4euLb-PEs6NevHThuvjvZVU2OD9SAXeD0zGFbfVA7YoNeOGTkNUuGP-5Yfcq2QLZuyzNKTztx5V28CLJUYXodnw/w640-h426/journey12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTQgiE9Y65XwkFaOXtPBCMaIr0-q17zPkuPmiLetmYXFm2Ev1pWb75cOqK8owIbqmSJTuCprtz5behu5Yd1Upo9IwOJ_nkohUMo5i38v28jhXDliZv5ywCe08sFOk5gCBbMQOoLGK_VWm/s2048/journey22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTQgiE9Y65XwkFaOXtPBCMaIr0-q17zPkuPmiLetmYXFm2Ev1pWb75cOqK8owIbqmSJTuCprtz5behu5Yd1Upo9IwOJ_nkohUMo5i38v28jhXDliZv5ywCe08sFOk5gCBbMQOoLGK_VWm/w640-h426/journey22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I prefer working lace over cables any day but I really wanted to use this yarn for a cabled sweater. I was already dreaming of cold dark nights at the summer cabin, wrapping myself in my brand new sweater.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9kSPsB5mdCHKJvwErDxlh89wvx4PQR2UNY3RAIZweEEB_f32vBv3aaGkCW5m8CydiegdltXSLhSsvZIiC3xTWRy1-UGaqogtm0g_4NpTZo7WwA8rSbnzN61zM2qlnzcxKMUb9JdLerSvt/s2048/journey32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9kSPsB5mdCHKJvwErDxlh89wvx4PQR2UNY3RAIZweEEB_f32vBv3aaGkCW5m8CydiegdltXSLhSsvZIiC3xTWRy1-UGaqogtm0g_4NpTZo7WwA8rSbnzN61zM2qlnzcxKMUb9JdLerSvt/w640-h426/journey32.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKS24-Jb81f4OATLkI_96Kz4576J5YJuwF9rBEF5Ay44GVhvdr9OxoQVU3i6nYd2xO2o9b0sGOEokbIK6mfUA_TSKR8RHmuXA-cuotpTuSYAhGNNbXHGxvA__ZBt2mKfLbEcl8YkVH5iP/s2048/journey35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKS24-Jb81f4OATLkI_96Kz4576J5YJuwF9rBEF5Ay44GVhvdr9OxoQVU3i6nYd2xO2o9b0sGOEokbIK6mfUA_TSKR8RHmuXA-cuotpTuSYAhGNNbXHGxvA__ZBt2mKfLbEcl8YkVH5iP/w640-h426/journey35.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The design of this sweater is just gorgeous. It's worked bottom up and both the front and back are adorned with identical cables. The difference only comes when shaping the neckline. The hem has a little slit and the edge stitches were worked with a neat i-cord.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRmK_J3NwDp7rWz7XIBeGirGgQBbsnDbU6_O2QuseJRfPeG-k0VhpYR22hMD3tHPN1SgS28MD8ZZ5-OJ3DqryCKFZ7OQ8CRr9nW9CgHTFPssXry5cJj6NeDlxjsAY0eQIxDogg_ndbHrf/s2048/journey28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRmK_J3NwDp7rWz7XIBeGirGgQBbsnDbU6_O2QuseJRfPeG-k0VhpYR22hMD3tHPN1SgS28MD8ZZ5-OJ3DqryCKFZ7OQ8CRr9nW9CgHTFPssXry5cJj6NeDlxjsAY0eQIxDogg_ndbHrf/w426-h640/journey28.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sleeves have cables as well, and these wonderful, long cuffs that go all the way to your fingertips. That's just how I like my sleeves. You can always fold over the cuffs if you need the get them out of the way but I love that you can wear them long to keep your fingers warm.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2uOCTGJ1ScS0OMIUSz9TgiThhnMARI-MkFTVHGbQo-zXSj2P-JOGsshadYPZLcxsBTSjpn92GQt2TQ0Kr548_K8XcZvnqNJmxLZGuZWKH1gTebTL6JTqbtnvdMnjpxYiQGwXXxVUcJf_/s2048/journey31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2uOCTGJ1ScS0OMIUSz9TgiThhnMARI-MkFTVHGbQo-zXSj2P-JOGsshadYPZLcxsBTSjpn92GQt2TQ0Kr548_K8XcZvnqNJmxLZGuZWKH1gTebTL6JTqbtnvdMnjpxYiQGwXXxVUcJf_/w640-h426/journey31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidg0zI6qtp-bsoWnPpTS5iqxkpDoCaTesMcN36wW9EpQzNe4EeBN-OjQZ389hb9tl5JCTYcU2K-fZ9Jp1Earqdd4haIb6fdMMO35AzPyS86jV8j-fo5eZYJiYvOG3UsaJv_OIXpG0QBlt-/s2048/journey38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidg0zI6qtp-bsoWnPpTS5iqxkpDoCaTesMcN36wW9EpQzNe4EeBN-OjQZ389hb9tl5JCTYcU2K-fZ9Jp1Earqdd4haIb6fdMMO35AzPyS86jV8j-fo5eZYJiYvOG3UsaJv_OIXpG0QBlt-/w640-h426/journey38.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I started the sweater in early May with the intention that there was no hurry to finish. This would be holiday knitting, something to work on when I don't have anything more pressing on my needles. Needless to say, I got carried away with the joy of knitting and couldn't stop. So in the end, I finished the sweater in July.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBJO6V5mbx25v006lkS5zpzTfWnPyQYTJZPH9Xz9E3ApUlW0YV8TWlI37cF9x_QTNirvTi5acZ5rToCxtE06vNU68Ap1hyLtTGb-vj4hHm4DeQX2E5sj2wVCZ2j8hiKwEexTeUOUZ6ogD/s2048/journey14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBJO6V5mbx25v006lkS5zpzTfWnPyQYTJZPH9Xz9E3ApUlW0YV8TWlI37cF9x_QTNirvTi5acZ5rToCxtE06vNU68Ap1hyLtTGb-vj4hHm4DeQX2E5sj2wVCZ2j8hiKwEexTeUOUZ6ogD/w640-h426/journey14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I already bound off my stitches once and even wove in the ends. I spent a while thinking about the neckline. The pattern instructed to work the neckline ribbing with two threads and a small needle but I kinda wanted to have either a folded ribbing or a tall cowl neck. In the end, the yarn decided for me as it ran out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvORXI9WZmiYqFuaOUgXXRzPVbjGW4o1je90cluSmggXoUaD73rELvrBsyx-wlzSv0PGriYBVNOXTvgxQFkc-dlpUrNwPUkrBXu2FSiF5XKykVRSwsDL95ujFiScw6khZKpSVkfSSUl3d/s2048/journey25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvORXI9WZmiYqFuaOUgXXRzPVbjGW4o1je90cluSmggXoUaD73rELvrBsyx-wlzSv0PGriYBVNOXTvgxQFkc-dlpUrNwPUkrBXu2FSiF5XKykVRSwsDL95ujFiScw6khZKpSVkfSSUl3d/w426-h640/journey25.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As I was playing yarn chicken, I decided to work the ribbing as far as the yarn would stretch and then bind off sewing the stitches into place, making a folded ribbing. I almost made it, needing just a meter of scrap yarn for the last few stitches to bind off. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOHfpnIuuMQxHIi2K-9BPwtpbRI2vdlypItFnouZhihcSmh3uENvAcc4oULgxsf-Ok9v8eSNwhgbSvnIRlxVghGqpFmsfUIxRMPPPY6nzDt7DxJiqfPmQ7kIjS9j11LVgFC8dBkt_Bxr-/s2048/journey18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOHfpnIuuMQxHIi2K-9BPwtpbRI2vdlypItFnouZhihcSmh3uENvAcc4oULgxsf-Ok9v8eSNwhgbSvnIRlxVghGqpFmsfUIxRMPPPY6nzDt7DxJiqfPmQ7kIjS9j11LVgFC8dBkt_Bxr-/w640-h426/journey18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As said, I already wove in all the yarn ends before trying the sweater on - only to realize my neckline wasn't working. I usually make all my sweaters top-down which makes it easy to work a folded neckline ribbing, starting with a provisional cast-on and making the fold super neat. Working bottom up, you have to bind off the folded ribbing sewing the stitches in place and for this sweater, it wasn't looking good. First of all, the neckline ended up being too loose and my bind-off was looking a bit wonky and bumpy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfZTWfrOoqkW17H-catwy30QtFAFYx14q72PfrG09JhxpYTcnxHKZjW7LbK9eJ5JxbngdMfzJX3fN42nqBU9u_6b-I4bobdBU_7IxbrHb6FNwLKju906PdudFhAApRg1NsririCjwR0LM/s2048/journey42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfZTWfrOoqkW17H-catwy30QtFAFYx14q72PfrG09JhxpYTcnxHKZjW7LbK9eJ5JxbngdMfzJX3fN42nqBU9u_6b-I4bobdBU_7IxbrHb6FNwLKju906PdudFhAApRg1NsririCjwR0LM/w426-h640/journey42.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So I gave up and admitted I would have to spin one more skein as the tall cowl neck would be a better solution. It didn't take too much time to spin another 200 meters but it really made a huge difference with the sweater. I got myself a nice, tall cowl neck which looks absolutely beautiful on this pullover.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGjFId3z7i9fQ4vOtPbiqg9Lh7w6Gvai4ntgygrWMX_oR5uwYpldumfZUM_ktOaBit-UQ7xsF9cy5bHABI-veXuKqZtlTkTFTpMr8Zq02ni4xLFSpHitJZONPR3kk8WE1kCDo80IzzXIY/s2048/journey33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGjFId3z7i9fQ4vOtPbiqg9Lh7w6Gvai4ntgygrWMX_oR5uwYpldumfZUM_ktOaBit-UQ7xsF9cy5bHABI-veXuKqZtlTkTFTpMr8Zq02ni4xLFSpHitJZONPR3kk8WE1kCDo80IzzXIY/w640-h426/journey33.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Knitters are typically cast in two categories: there are process knitters that love the process of knitting and then there are project knitters that are looking forward to the finished garment. I'm more of a project knitter myself. Don't get me wrong, I always need to have a wip on my needles and I love the process of knitting but after a couple of rounds, my thoughts are already on the finished sweater. This slow make taught me a lot about patience. The project took almost three years altogether and forced me to embrace the slowness of it all. And I did. And would you just look at the gorgeous sweater I got in the end!</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-1114829063565562822021-07-01T13:02:00.002+03:002021-07-01T13:02:14.813+03:00Heinä<div style="text-align: left;">Feels very appropriate to kick off July with a new cowl pattern named after the month. I Finnish, July is called Hay Month and heinä means hay in Finnish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4RM5suCPYMssrAHXRzOpszQuaJVcTM_5ZX0Xk1ialsp-zD4uoww33qixf1h07VqIEX28JdkcwH5egpy57XI8nITyyEZYfAgVMcCsm0nyP8n1yRCeGsMeVgfRXsudx_npwXXPnxErmtpd/s2048/hein%25C3%25A413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4RM5suCPYMssrAHXRzOpszQuaJVcTM_5ZX0Xk1ialsp-zD4uoww33qixf1h07VqIEX28JdkcwH5egpy57XI8nITyyEZYfAgVMcCsm0nyP8n1yRCeGsMeVgfRXsudx_npwXXPnxErmtpd/w640-h426/hein%25C3%25A413.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heina">Heinä</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How: </b>Circular needle 3.0 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> nurja linen mix, 100 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/heina" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the best things about working as a knitwear designer is when I get to do collaborations with others. Early this year, two Finnish podcasters from Villapesuohjelma asked me and my friends from nurja yarn shop to take part in their year-long knitting challenge for July. We agreed that a new yarn base and a design for said yarn would be in order and got to work. And that's how this July-inspired cowl begun.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDr9xPDBbs0XBNRlPb2hyphenhyphenvtun1fWgFO5o-1VuODZQ6KvNzl0vDB6xc0sGZwA1T6DMI9io0CKfdkt0MkfblXKlJFenbOj-dlfNN7hzIujHvsgcIzVT4Q7c54IREnRuzHtt5Bwpdmj5aNAh/s2048/hein%25C3%25A41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDr9xPDBbs0XBNRlPb2hyphenhyphenvtun1fWgFO5o-1VuODZQ6KvNzl0vDB6xc0sGZwA1T6DMI9io0CKfdkt0MkfblXKlJFenbOj-dlfNN7hzIujHvsgcIzVT4Q7c54IREnRuzHtt5Bwpdmj5aNAh/w480-h640/hein%25C3%25A41.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm known for the fact that I love to work with warm wool no matter the weather but every once in a while I fall in love with summery yarns as well - which is what happened with nurja's new linen mix yarn base. It's a mix of alpaca, linen and silk, and these light-weight fibers make for a lovely shine and drape - perfect for a summer cowl. My friends from nurja offered me two kits to play with and I surprised both myself and them by forgoing my usual uncolors and choosing this bright neon peach for my sample cowl!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bLbho7ctmZeoNPEHWEwiu6Y-YpCi5ZMl7QnFvhC-15Lr6EsBcUg_YqoXxcdInGO4aRukgevF4nn3WzP972Z7_QYQfLzl35LOaniVZcXdH8YEPYX239CDbZ9njAdkg3TkBCUZtm9tVRSk/s2048/hein%25C3%25A45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1713" data-original-width="2048" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bLbho7ctmZeoNPEHWEwiu6Y-YpCi5ZMl7QnFvhC-15Lr6EsBcUg_YqoXxcdInGO4aRukgevF4nn3WzP972Z7_QYQfLzl35LOaniVZcXdH8YEPYX239CDbZ9njAdkg3TkBCUZtm9tVRSk/w640-h536/hein%25C3%25A45.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heinä is a cowl with fun funnel shape. It's wider at the bottom and narrows as it gets to the top. It's a lovely combination of simple stripes and three lace patterns, changing the color for each.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJg0AiPQkv7dyrSlPlVu4athIQpXC8PWf9ywvx-JxQW6p8_foaLxANyIvNweMpAC8_rkIg2fr315tjBba55PWOiUuNaUI3XoMaFwNRKPis1iv4M9gVJ4IKau395Dj0GMk3_dOgiaAKm37X/s2048/hein%25C3%25A412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJg0AiPQkv7dyrSlPlVu4athIQpXC8PWf9ywvx-JxQW6p8_foaLxANyIvNweMpAC8_rkIg2fr315tjBba55PWOiUuNaUI3XoMaFwNRKPis1iv4M9gVJ4IKau395Dj0GMk3_dOgiaAKm37X/w426-h640/hein%25C3%25A412.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used up exactly 50 grams of each color so I could easily use the leftovers for another one. Wouldn't it be fun to reverse the colors for a second cowl?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9mXVVVYdLLBCNnAlLeDW8e6HqVpoYv01qvo9OiO4P_ock3eU9lk_JRKGF_eFEf88uwz8PWuV1GTv-MF7aUSYZJ125kU2uDRTGQDM1nG74XugF2EFyQzkLh1ffpZrcrVlkmdciiiFyuKm/s2048/hein%25C3%25A411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9mXVVVYdLLBCNnAlLeDW8e6HqVpoYv01qvo9OiO4P_ock3eU9lk_JRKGF_eFEf88uwz8PWuV1GTv-MF7aUSYZJ125kU2uDRTGQDM1nG74XugF2EFyQzkLh1ffpZrcrVlkmdciiiFyuKm/w426-h640/hein%25C3%25A411.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find the pattern on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heina">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://payhip.com/b/97xu4">PayHip</a> and <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/catalog/product/view/id/383697/?utm_source=designers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pattern_published">Lovecrafts</a>. Also, <a href="https://nurja.fi/product/517/">nurja is offering kits with both the yarn and the pattern</a>. And if you're fluent in Finnish, check out the new episode of <a href="https://www.villapesuohjelma.fi/">Villapesuohjelma</a> for mine and nurja's interview and all the details of their July challenge.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-17461073783898638932021-06-20T14:16:00.001+03:002021-07-01T14:37:39.164+03:00Höyhen<div style="text-align: justify;">If my inspiration at the moment is flying somewhere in the cable skies of next winter, last autumn I was still all about stranded knitting. When designing for a magazine, the path from an idea to the printed magazine is a long one so this sweater that was just published in the Finnish craft magazine, Taito, was on my needles last autumn.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNB99u8dR1lKVdnUOEbD_4RtUQzwSgqhbt1pUvzlzcfTnLr_x9wAyurLe1TFEarrzMjGqdOaYLt4LOWF_jCxrmZtJCgpx3JZJSu1OBG-FPZcVgqcZnxHetiPbsjtW9aiu6rmyD7lz95Jt/s2048/H%25C3%25B6yhen26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNB99u8dR1lKVdnUOEbD_4RtUQzwSgqhbt1pUvzlzcfTnLr_x9wAyurLe1TFEarrzMjGqdOaYLt4LOWF_jCxrmZtJCgpx3JZJSu1OBG-FPZcVgqcZnxHetiPbsjtW9aiu6rmyD7lz95Jt/w640-h426/H%25C3%25B6yhen26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoyhen">Höyhen</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.5 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Kettu Yarns Highland Wool + Silk Mohair, 88 + 50 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoyhen" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's always fun to do designs for magazines as they usually offer a nice mood board for inspiration. The theme for this issue of Taito was birds. I was very much in the stranded knitting zone and immediately came up with this idea of a round yoke covered in feathers. (Höyhen means feather in Finnish.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgDj6nswR2XVPovJ2XpLTy3AuzhY06RIC-OHpD_lq0IgQ5p3jilyjmU0J8sSfF99_CT5VRjZ1JtxsremulAZvr-S2YANRneWw_Ozdw1-FhstYZHZuPy1zxdWOZRC6d2dPVmsDB1s7NTxv/s2048/H%25C3%25B6yhen10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgDj6nswR2XVPovJ2XpLTy3AuzhY06RIC-OHpD_lq0IgQ5p3jilyjmU0J8sSfF99_CT5VRjZ1JtxsremulAZvr-S2YANRneWw_Ozdw1-FhstYZHZuPy1zxdWOZRC6d2dPVmsDB1s7NTxv/w426-h640/H%25C3%25B6yhen10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vYc_ZctGqXIjw4CTZq3paLKQE9nEA4PcuZk96ZraAZ4Ls9DYd60vmN4uRFv3xHB7tillrdtAWX2sDqtBp-bSM2IwCUApWgWoYKoxozMM6B45iFRoGqWj3l-GUqgCfkOykIQQIitGFGsZ/s2048/H%25C3%25B6yhen19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vYc_ZctGqXIjw4CTZq3paLKQE9nEA4PcuZk96ZraAZ4Ls9DYd60vmN4uRFv3xHB7tillrdtAWX2sDqtBp-bSM2IwCUApWgWoYKoxozMM6B45iFRoGqWj3l-GUqgCfkOykIQQIitGFGsZ/w426-h640/H%25C3%25B6yhen19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The pullover is worked with wool but it's a cropped design with these teeny tiny cuffs for sleeves so it's a surprisingly light-weight sweater - perfect layering piece over a summer dress. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybyYaVts1xl_rMO3PRCRjPQl5B8wfakAfaMOu5lCC9Y9XVe4xMbVqueKRiwn85IKiGDjnipIln1jzp90kNCqG5ZEE4k44tR33Kxf30y8LBlLzdrENaqM7_59tSQzgMECZLSFsNfMM5Fcz/s2048/H%25C3%25B6yhen11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybyYaVts1xl_rMO3PRCRjPQl5B8wfakAfaMOu5lCC9Y9XVe4xMbVqueKRiwn85IKiGDjnipIln1jzp90kNCqG5ZEE4k44tR33Kxf30y8LBlLzdrENaqM7_59tSQzgMECZLSFsNfMM5Fcz/w426-h640/H%25C3%25B6yhen11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHY1zEXGqmXmwG6Je4PUx1zcdxz01LqkUjeOko9LtDlVwafA09ORiU_koN82NS1qzfnYG-A3EKNz29DHlD1Een-3V7u_7zy7YNFrOqy9g1dEJEpWSGEcYDSDM7rY3s4JhrkxBT_B7DIdK/s2048/H%25C3%25B6yhen24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHY1zEXGqmXmwG6Je4PUx1zcdxz01LqkUjeOko9LtDlVwafA09ORiU_koN82NS1qzfnYG-A3EKNz29DHlD1Een-3V7u_7zy7YNFrOqy9g1dEJEpWSGEcYDSDM7rY3s4JhrkxBT_B7DIdK/w426-h640/H%25C3%25B6yhen24.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to the feather pattern on the yoke, the sweater has corrugated ribbing on the neckline, cuffs and hem, and a simple lice pattern on the body. This design uses short rows to shape the back of the neck and bust dart so it's easiest to duplicate stitch the lice pattern over those rows. Of course, you could always work the body in just the main color - which is what some of my test knitters did.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ljG_xDCf2dWiQcAt5NegwxZgg8r5X8cSQLEqDzjqrbmlU0Uq-nHt_OLyBwnLTaQjACsBhlU8DojtPZPNJHUGu-P-XsqNb-yJ1abgeX0ZRvexuYQ8_HQFp5LWvZJD5a6-ynYEbOOQz0U4/s900/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ljG_xDCf2dWiQcAt5NegwxZgg8r5X8cSQLEqDzjqrbmlU0Uq-nHt_OLyBwnLTaQjACsBhlU8DojtPZPNJHUGu-P-XsqNb-yJ1abgeX0ZRvexuYQ8_HQFp5LWvZJD5a6-ynYEbOOQz0U4/w426-h640/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-34.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-HkGLQm0wdPzSmBRmLEe_CaozhAcQ1b6RXDN9koqPRagtSOfcXikh7ltChyqfKLCimMMhKgXDEpDpfDtoFo0-XL4lB3-YtJE0fzQn0lkcYVMzR50AZrbnezHFBF7fvG3GjLH5gW9Zc3g/s900/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-HkGLQm0wdPzSmBRmLEe_CaozhAcQ1b6RXDN9koqPRagtSOfcXikh7ltChyqfKLCimMMhKgXDEpDpfDtoFo0-XL4lB3-YtJE0fzQn0lkcYVMzR50AZrbnezHFBF7fvG3GjLH5gW9Zc3g/w426-h640/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One especially fun aspect of this design were the yarns I chose. I used a lovely fingering weight Kettu Yarns Highland wool for the main color but then had a lace weight mohair silk for the contrast. That one, I held double to keep the same gauge. The contrast color mohair silk gives the design a beautiful fluffy surface.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-HkGLQm0wdPzSmBRmLEe_CaozhAcQ1b6RXDN9koqPRagtSOfcXikh7ltChyqfKLCimMMhKgXDEpDpfDtoFo0-XL4lB3-YtJE0fzQn0lkcYVMzR50AZrbnezHFBF7fvG3GjLH5gW9Zc3g/s900/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-HkGLQm0wdPzSmBRmLEe_CaozhAcQ1b6RXDN9koqPRagtSOfcXikh7ltChyqfKLCimMMhKgXDEpDpfDtoFo0-XL4lB3-YtJE0fzQn0lkcYVMzR50AZrbnezHFBF7fvG3GjLH5gW9Zc3g/w426-h640/linnut-kuvaSonjaKarlsson-15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the moment, the pattern is available in the Finnish craft magazine, Taito. Once the rights revert back to me in autumn, I'll offer the pattern also in English over on Ravelry, PayHip and Lovecrafts. The last three photos are courtesy of Taito magazine.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-39048692329016564042021-05-28T13:39:00.001+03:002021-07-01T13:49:59.618+03:00Matta<div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of last year, when we agreed on a collaboration with Tukuwool, I knew right away what I wanted to design first. I had this image in my mind of a beautiful lace cardigan in their Kainuugrey wool, Tukuwool Harmas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzJBK-8nT15AKMdQjWnDqgq58WUbofTbL3bPBRQJbSQhFvcdiI2SxIGZjwlKedR1VW04rdb8xn34NDz2Et31fWP2SrNRE3wooNGTRJx0eeXMcgJr-lGPVe8A94friA4tRVRbEIa6W_coB/s2048/matta8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzJBK-8nT15AKMdQjWnDqgq58WUbofTbL3bPBRQJbSQhFvcdiI2SxIGZjwlKedR1VW04rdb8xn34NDz2Et31fWP2SrNRE3wooNGTRJx0eeXMcgJr-lGPVe8A94friA4tRVRbEIa6W_coB/w640-h426/matta8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="http://ravelry.com/patterns/library/matta">Matta</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.5 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Tukuwool Harmas, 255 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/matta" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Harmas is spun from a Finnish landrace, Kainuugrey, which is softer than the more common Finnsheep. Even though the yarn is very soft, it still has this rustic feel to it and I thought it would be fun to juxtaposition that with a delicate lace.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgLKHOg_3z97okDrjRwMgsnXB0aYGPiBkfOS7qhH2n4e6me0dRotQohb7yPwu04ppjM965WuG-pSrfNCoZ8GedUPGZdMGazsi5auXIlJytI3_iTHSAp6r-CW8r30FhqzzqCpvPjUq773Q/s2048/matta2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgLKHOg_3z97okDrjRwMgsnXB0aYGPiBkfOS7qhH2n4e6me0dRotQohb7yPwu04ppjM965WuG-pSrfNCoZ8GedUPGZdMGazsi5auXIlJytI3_iTHSAp6r-CW8r30FhqzzqCpvPjUq773Q/w426-h640/matta2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Matta has an all-over lace pattern and a round yoke. The yoke increases are cleverly hidden among the lace. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2P97UKB12ddRvOtpoYVr313Ryj217upc3pxwccpD4NkCy7omzjhcl3YQ2KEhMDeNmCSrIf7D-SApMbngxvUiQhGt9dide0CB3kDpAaM9cfUaU30vereusdi1DZB7F8-uVfNb1mzoJEar7/s2048/matta10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2P97UKB12ddRvOtpoYVr313Ryj217upc3pxwccpD4NkCy7omzjhcl3YQ2KEhMDeNmCSrIf7D-SApMbngxvUiQhGt9dide0CB3kDpAaM9cfUaU30vereusdi1DZB7F8-uVfNb1mzoJEar7/w640-h426/matta10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The neckband, cuffs and hem are worked in twisted ribbing. The back of the neck is shaped with short rows during the neckband. This way you don't have to worry about short rows messing up the lace pattern.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiqRZedUqItp_iD8QeCZXQtOnda-8FA66UzfmhEGutLSEJnCb_h_W9XniAPs6cTJLndDA-SI3ewU58Q1xmDkMSjhotX05RH_-adCIHLKPjmrNkPOuh1CGI-s8RAw4hlizMDAt6m-DEnTZ/s2048/matta4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiqRZedUqItp_iD8QeCZXQtOnda-8FA66UzfmhEGutLSEJnCb_h_W9XniAPs6cTJLndDA-SI3ewU58Q1xmDkMSjhotX05RH_-adCIHLKPjmrNkPOuh1CGI-s8RAw4hlizMDAt6m-DEnTZ/w640-h640/matta4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIm-TYwOqJg6f2r2hokTnw1CQ-WiFHHcdqCZonyEUqFIPrIaqD6B1bvw_qMXvtnfvbtzpujXCRAap6sq4MZPmyQJ6Wb0yoszhAq5L0yHUZutrP_MPl6LnBAvEbtw5blYgYukZVWGeck05/s2048/matta7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIm-TYwOqJg6f2r2hokTnw1CQ-WiFHHcdqCZonyEUqFIPrIaqD6B1bvw_qMXvtnfvbtzpujXCRAap6sq4MZPmyQJ6Wb0yoszhAq5L0yHUZutrP_MPl6LnBAvEbtw5blYgYukZVWGeck05/w640-h426/matta7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cardigan gets its neat finished look from the lovely roundness of tubular cast-on and Italian bind-off. They require a bit of work but are well worth the effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI9n6rZkq2XLxstN2cN59xL3xbSOmpxHqPwzhzxeHYNPLCxvaZodcJ5U2fk6pbT-DrO-lNkzpGUt5wcs7oSijZbODq8yZrztcw5tLoXWpOXJft9_1l3PfUspUZnqSKiH1JRYE6NL65Ffs/s2048/matta14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI9n6rZkq2XLxstN2cN59xL3xbSOmpxHqPwzhzxeHYNPLCxvaZodcJ5U2fk6pbT-DrO-lNkzpGUt5wcs7oSijZbODq8yZrztcw5tLoXWpOXJft9_1l3PfUspUZnqSKiH1JRYE6NL65Ffs/w426-h640/matta14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN81b5TeyR76SpVfU29zlVkdmyrZBodxSoS011GwdPcQtZ91DGTnf6fT74UO7mvOCEZ_TLj6OlKggMR0F375ppTVnPHfo0HHU90Om_aY4zdGS7Q7tWJHQ35I655Wz-0xXfbCXAG1DUGYuH/s2048/matta12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN81b5TeyR76SpVfU29zlVkdmyrZBodxSoS011GwdPcQtZ91DGTnf6fT74UO7mvOCEZ_TLj6OlKggMR0F375ppTVnPHfo0HHU90Om_aY4zdGS7Q7tWJHQ35I655Wz-0xXfbCXAG1DUGYuH/w426-h640/matta12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Matta is a very romantic design. Not only for the lace but also because of the shape of the cardigan. I for one love a cropped cardi or a pullover that has positive ease elsewhere but a close-fitting hem that sits on the natural waist.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcj7C46a9ertzVt-I_6Bs3H1b1DCN60QL0H7wc5J_1ft9Bq4wXXVyhVM14W8IDHwj7uxPYkw2poJYlUZLlAR0Ul5h6fTk_rTjUcXdZH_VC3RCLWd3BeNXmvXHXfp1Cnt7oj3ONmshpC1EG/s2048/matta19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1749" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcj7C46a9ertzVt-I_6Bs3H1b1DCN60QL0H7wc5J_1ft9Bq4wXXVyhVM14W8IDHwj7uxPYkw2poJYlUZLlAR0Ul5h6fTk_rTjUcXdZH_VC3RCLWd3BeNXmvXHXfp1Cnt7oj3ONmshpC1EG/w546-h640/matta19.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sleeves are super simple as all sleeve decreases are worked only just before the cuffs. This way you don't have to worry about the decreases messing up the lace pattern.</div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-76422909652959411582021-05-10T16:22:00.000+03:002021-05-10T16:22:13.297+03:00Mystery awaits<div style="text-align: left;">For the past three years, August has been the time for my mystery shawl knit-a-long and this year is no different. This year's shawl is called Kajo which in Finnish means the first rays of sun peeking in the horizon. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MtrjmWHhQgBgeo_7M7VzEmLJtTYcKCqfEHhuOVoT20lIRdh-Kd8rgL-6F2oj04gq3u2HZCfi-qmQsCEB5vELpbw6cw0LcrEFcARcS-uTQSL_x-l-7c_4HOGzXo9SPG1J_CYxlviaGW9r/s2048/logo_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="2048" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MtrjmWHhQgBgeo_7M7VzEmLJtTYcKCqfEHhuOVoT20lIRdh-Kd8rgL-6F2oj04gq3u2HZCfi-qmQsCEB5vELpbw6cw0LcrEFcARcS-uTQSL_x-l-7c_4HOGzXo9SPG1J_CYxlviaGW9r/w640-h454/logo_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kajo is a playful shawl but I can’t really tell you more at this point as it is a mystery. The pattern comes with helpful guides on how much yarn you should have left after certain points and schematics to show the direction each section is worked in.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="line-height: var(--line-height-base); margin-bottom: var(--line-height-base-rem) !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The clues will be released as follows:</span></p><p style="line-height: var(--line-height-base); margin-bottom: var(--line-height-base-rem) !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: var(--line-height-base); margin-bottom: var(--line-height-base-rem) !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">1st clue, August 6th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />2nd clue, August 7th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />3rd clue, August 8th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />4th clue, August 9th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />5th clue, August 11th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />6th clue, August 13th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />7th clue, August 15th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />8th clue, August 18th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />9th clue, August 21st<br style="line-height: 1em;" />10th clue, August 25th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />11th clue, August 29th<br style="line-height: 1em;" />12th clue, September 3rd</span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>Now, if the MKAL kicks off in August then why am I talking about it already in May? A big part of the fun of a shawl MKAL for me is to set up a collaboration with a talented dyer to offer you beautiful yarn kits dyed especially for the shawl. The kits have been popular and we usually run out of a certain kit quickly but it's always so difficult to try and guess which one is going the be your favorite each time. So this year, we're doing things a bit differently: we are going to set up pre-orders so we will be able to offer more of the popular kits. There will still be an upper limit to how many kits can be dyed but this will help us to adjust things a bit and offer more of the most popular kits. </div><br />The pre-orders for the Kajo MKAL yarn kits will go live in my <a data-cke-saved-href="https://annajohannadesigns.com" href="https://annajohannadesigns.com" target="_blank">web </a><a href="https://annajohannadesigns.com">shop </a>on Thursday May 13th at 8 pm Helsinki time (GMT+3). And before that, on Thursday at 4 pm Helsinki time, I'll do an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_.annajohanna._/">IG live</a> with this year's dyer where we will chat about the dyeing process and show you the yarn kits. I'm so excited for it all! I hope you'll join us for the live.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyone ordering a kit will receive the MKAL pattern for free. The kits will be shipped in early July and the first clue for the shawl will be released on August 6th. A little tip for everyone living outside of Finland: the shipping costs to most countries are the same up to 3 kg so if you haven't ordered Strands of Joy or 52 Weeks of Shawls yet, this would be a great time to do so. We've also finally got the shipping costs a bit lower when shipping abroad.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Of course, you can join the MKAL with stash yarn as well. This year, you will need three skeins of fingering weight yarn. Colors 1 and 2 should be a fade from light to dark and color 3 a pop color with good contrast to the first two. As many people are unable to use Ravelry, this year the MKAL pattern is also available on PayHip. I was very happy to find a way to send out update message to customers over there too so you should be receiving an email about each clue as they're updated no matter where you buy the pattern from.<br /><br />You can find Kajo on <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/intertwined-5" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/intertwined-5" target="_blank">Ravelry</a><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kajo-2" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kajo-2" target="_blank"> </a>and <a data-cke-saved-href="https://payhip.com/b/3Cnv" href="https://payhip.com/b/3Cnv" target="_blank">PayHip</a>.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-15936907484950260082021-04-25T13:08:00.003+03:002021-04-25T13:08:57.796+03:00Intertwined<div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Most of the time, I crave for challenges in my knitting and when it comes to yarn, untreated woolly wool is my favorite. But sometimes, you long for something simple and good old merino. That's what happened with this pullover.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuRgNUI_Hk56Xk6PsvX0C5U3jVhRvweyDCESwjZQM3d_3KqB0NzB5O-IPcOcjDMVLfI-xAGezucPgAZcsaZk0dfKKTHaFDml2GXNIoBeBkfGj0f_n5lXDMxxsrb9OjrwIbnDWQqDsgeNR/s2048/intertwined16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuRgNUI_Hk56Xk6PsvX0C5U3jVhRvweyDCESwjZQM3d_3KqB0NzB5O-IPcOcjDMVLfI-xAGezucPgAZcsaZk0dfKKTHaFDml2GXNIoBeBkfGj0f_n5lXDMxxsrb9OjrwIbnDWQqDsgeNR/w640-h426/intertwined16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/intertwined-5">Intertwined</a> (Rav link) / Own pattern</div><div><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.5 and 3.75 mm</div><div><b>From: </b>WalkCollection Merino Sport, 315 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/intertwined" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Intertwined sweater got its name from the cables winding down from shoulders to cuffs. They get their fun texture from garter stitch.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi7NWEPNg16krr2tkZCcdRkgj-NuTM_yCYRcKBj7PxHodUe9XwoDfBEQSMAL0wMfPiv7B9l0glhHhhxrcgfN58JtxsWOBOVv9p39BxHjyEmrS6RreRu_iLACohPPlq4i0NFtnfA7JKHJr/s2048/intertwined12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1442" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJi7NWEPNg16krr2tkZCcdRkgj-NuTM_yCYRcKBj7PxHodUe9XwoDfBEQSMAL0wMfPiv7B9l0glhHhhxrcgfN58JtxsWOBOVv9p39BxHjyEmrS6RreRu_iLACohPPlq4i0NFtnfA7JKHJr/w450-h640/intertwined12.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqJYPSVaSoTr9UGCuc_SMODDoAhIrma6xmryr3Y9e4yJmqkKi5yQBpfI7iiMTQO2-vBiF9OP1u8o3zjCQlf_f7M0MY7FcuCDzJcVun5YOMMELHxEeA9WauhfledxsImYlSNRDykL-Ehw1/s2048/intertwined39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqJYPSVaSoTr9UGCuc_SMODDoAhIrma6xmryr3Y9e4yJmqkKi5yQBpfI7iiMTQO2-vBiF9OP1u8o3zjCQlf_f7M0MY7FcuCDzJcVun5YOMMELHxEeA9WauhfledxsImYlSNRDykL-Ehw1/w426-h640/intertwined39.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The sweater is relaxed and boxy. It's got long sleeves and no waist shaping. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKFwQLTSuyNCmblm5pczrmCBi4ccOVfAKc2-4xm7fHAiReDMmbdP6gLvKQfQnbrXtOvkqwCPxTtPPbE6SF8S1RCEhZV1oFCwnRrZaRmgtaIsxS6ihdXr6S_pYxx9tOt06Z23HRdy9vXL2/s2048/intertwined19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKFwQLTSuyNCmblm5pczrmCBi4ccOVfAKc2-4xm7fHAiReDMmbdP6gLvKQfQnbrXtOvkqwCPxTtPPbE6SF8S1RCEhZV1oFCwnRrZaRmgtaIsxS6ihdXr6S_pYxx9tOt06Z23HRdy9vXL2/w426-h640/intertwined19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The cables get to truly shine as the sweater is worn with the purl side out. But fear not! All in-the-round parts are worked on the WS with just endless knitted stitches so no need to worry about purling.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJ4XBj-C3UxJfd9nrEfJYAyf78ClxhNzp7r8MAwaiYdZ4JGcB2_mQBALPm31K0izoDDBxEbgHRdnmk6XlOAE-BI4AMQOQZwv3mf-gNVmlmSkSa1oPqmKRb0u2vlqtnxhVzcYk4kugTZgU/s2048/intertwined24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJ4XBj-C3UxJfd9nrEfJYAyf78ClxhNzp7r8MAwaiYdZ4JGcB2_mQBALPm31K0izoDDBxEbgHRdnmk6XlOAE-BI4AMQOQZwv3mf-gNVmlmSkSa1oPqmKRb0u2vlqtnxhVzcYk4kugTZgU/w640-h426/intertwined24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMfOLmF_KT4zsewE_8NTSzihNQ6GOEkAadqVqj7tphq94-ayr_wtzHsSx6Gg3_Od4RYWIPWLAtyJfTvCSFjU1sQdAuqPCVC7XlHAzXxw5bGvhTz_zsIb0_d8nxjcxw_em8UuQOaOzC5xC/s2048/intertwined6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMfOLmF_KT4zsewE_8NTSzihNQ6GOEkAadqVqj7tphq94-ayr_wtzHsSx6Gg3_Od4RYWIPWLAtyJfTvCSFjU1sQdAuqPCVC7XlHAzXxw5bGvhTz_zsIb0_d8nxjcxw_em8UuQOaOzC5xC/w640-h640/intertwined6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The sweater starts with working two shoulder straps that you then pick up stitches from to work the back and front separately until you reach the undearm. From then on, the work is joined in the round.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE9c6yNqlbkBism6WKg38HFwgUwydi2qW805ouk8UV38gtdYr7JHKjgNgrH44b98w0rItL03zDUXKt4RS0qb_wVUdyCBYtutHj2YPAN9BbM68Xpnkd-7SL3G8RCPu7z2gZFgHiVkqbhaQ/s2048/intertwined34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE9c6yNqlbkBism6WKg38HFwgUwydi2qW805ouk8UV38gtdYr7JHKjgNgrH44b98w0rItL03zDUXKt4RS0qb_wVUdyCBYtutHj2YPAN9BbM68Xpnkd-7SL3G8RCPu7z2gZFgHiVkqbhaQ/w426-h640/intertwined34.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49pg1YbWhyJk6qF26tmw9emPup_vhpoUgqjpi8flvvaKZqyqsHRMFqH2ZwWLgWvEL9mcY_l7jXmPNi5swWsQwCP8fzksEua0fGDmU_8Biq10AImn5LtY77t6XnbScbP4AoX2BxajDjKK1/s2048/intertwined30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49pg1YbWhyJk6qF26tmw9emPup_vhpoUgqjpi8flvvaKZqyqsHRMFqH2ZwWLgWvEL9mcY_l7jXmPNi5swWsQwCP8fzksEua0fGDmU_8Biq10AImn5LtY77t6XnbScbP4AoX2BxajDjKK1/w426-h640/intertwined30.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My favorite thing about the design is how even though the body and sleeves are worked in different directions (as usual), the cables run seamlessly down from shoulders to sleeves.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eVs-EHBbFGUwWY83ideTkQAkZSNB3YtkeMulUQ6ZZqCxvYoE3zxxb64hXjV5bajb_fi2WtyDjJD_cmkn4fifVfydXEOtUIHkPwi72ILh3RiGkZqa6aa_5xgu6ljgqgW1gEMP4b2JYMFn/s2048/intertwined15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eVs-EHBbFGUwWY83ideTkQAkZSNB3YtkeMulUQ6ZZqCxvYoE3zxxb64hXjV5bajb_fi2WtyDjJD_cmkn4fifVfydXEOtUIHkPwi72ILh3RiGkZqa6aa_5xgu6ljgqgW1gEMP4b2JYMFn/w630-h640/intertwined15.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As always, you can find the pattern on all my platforms: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/intertwined-5#">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://payhip.com/b/PKcv">PayHip</a>, and <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/intertwined-knitting-pattern-by-anna-johanna">Lovecrafts</a>. And I'm happy to tell you that it's time for my Spring Sale! Right now on Rav and PayHip, you can get Intertwined and ALL my self-published patterns for 25% discount with the code SPRING2021. The code is valid for the next two weeks, all the way to Sunday May 9th.</div></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-83780948135038513862021-04-10T08:00:00.001+03:002021-04-10T08:00:00.244+03:00Lohtu<p>Today, I've finally got to publish this little cardigan pattern I know many have been waiting ever since autumn.</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHI1qay728aZACrs8m8J4lddUp8jYLVTXFUiUhKD2Fu6b5uHU8Bv6dP6JaDJX9VgRXzQ_B44YZseu2Twi2uUCxAF2KZxxcBoIj7_sRwmy_OhmUH-6vujjTNCKxI0A5cLfxzQ8AH_1qnB2s/s2048/lohtu23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHI1qay728aZACrs8m8J4lddUp8jYLVTXFUiUhKD2Fu6b5uHU8Bv6dP6JaDJX9VgRXzQ_B44YZseu2Twi2uUCxAF2KZxxcBoIj7_sRwmy_OhmUH-6vujjTNCKxI0A5cLfxzQ8AH_1qnB2s/w640-h426/lohtu23.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lohtu-2">Lohtu</a> / Own pattern</div><div><b>How: </b>Circular needles 3.0 and 3.75 mm</div><div><b>From:</b> Kässäkerho Pom Pom Suoma Single, 330 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/lohtu" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Quite often, especially on social media, knitting is presented as a happy-go-lucky hobby where everything is always relaxing and wonderful. But wool has another side to it: it can soak in your sorrows and carry them for you, making the burden just a little lighter for you. You can knit memories into your projects and they will forever hold the tears shed while knitting them (and happy memories too, of course).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WmmL80jMKFaqg6zB0SHhlGNluDXIG99Y_Gq5a90xVg5PPfa7aVKZgHp-mGcDa3MLZIYmPHEJNhOLuFYQdbj2nVStWQqYRG6wU71y0-_Msps8BjG2zxzDp2dMtZaI3MMCkqLEhV6KNUyK/s2048/lohtu26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WmmL80jMKFaqg6zB0SHhlGNluDXIG99Y_Gq5a90xVg5PPfa7aVKZgHp-mGcDa3MLZIYmPHEJNhOLuFYQdbj2nVStWQqYRG6wU71y0-_Msps8BjG2zxzDp2dMtZaI3MMCkqLEhV6KNUyK/w456-h640/lohtu26.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBW3Ps4_ioPgvgwx_IrCwlN051B-PzeBOX4ICcSo-QjfMLp0gaJyJFO76rnkOZ9N5fhKvqtEwnQM7MUilKtT9AmT9QxknlvS1v4jea6sYJq5XcNXPq4K3evkfuUH4rIse8O0s7Wn8VYPcz/s2048/lohtu22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1422" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBW3Ps4_ioPgvgwx_IrCwlN051B-PzeBOX4ICcSo-QjfMLp0gaJyJFO76rnkOZ9N5fhKvqtEwnQM7MUilKtT9AmT9QxknlvS1v4jea6sYJq5XcNXPq4K3evkfuUH4rIse8O0s7Wn8VYPcz/w444-h640/lohtu22.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not all knit designs have been inspired by rainbows and unicorns. This cardigan was born out of the necessity to have a soft woolly armour between myself and life. I'm sure many of you can relate to the feeling of having the crappiest day and walking into a yarn shop with the idea of buying some comfort yarn. Last summer, we visited Kässäkerho Pom Pom in Kuopio and I was in dire need of comfort yarn. I knew that only airy and fluffy Finnsheep would do the trick so I walked out with a handful of Suoma Single that I knitted into this Lohtu cardigan. The name lohtu means comfort or solace in Finnish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAG4RjRFmDrLzd7tSsjAdHbrAxA1Xs6KdevRTEjPQt_i7MJLWy-vRSUFELujNciQYuWZUxvoHgjUvwFgphY_OnCN6HXa5Vf2apPKgcIfE40VcLvXiN-9cIR1_4OesHgui0PiqfYR3U60ck/s2048/lohtu28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAG4RjRFmDrLzd7tSsjAdHbrAxA1Xs6KdevRTEjPQt_i7MJLWy-vRSUFELujNciQYuWZUxvoHgjUvwFgphY_OnCN6HXa5Vf2apPKgcIfE40VcLvXiN-9cIR1_4OesHgui0PiqfYR3U60ck/w426-h640/lohtu28.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWYbqwlyKSkn32vBc-UaoZp1LBsFE_Jt_CC7vAotyJG3agsylbhPXJwcgSAlw8iao_Od0oiMDV6_WIshLRRYxDmhDLySS_0tiW5Nz0OdTyY0iqDaFaPJkr939z7__sRf7-HUFP4Ch7Yom/s2048/lohtu18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1413" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWYbqwlyKSkn32vBc-UaoZp1LBsFE_Jt_CC7vAotyJG3agsylbhPXJwcgSAlw8iao_Od0oiMDV6_WIshLRRYxDmhDLySS_0tiW5Nz0OdTyY0iqDaFaPJkr939z7__sRf7-HUFP4Ch7Yom/w442-h640/lohtu18.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lohtu is a wonderful warm but airy and light cardigan. It has a round yoke and most of the cardigan is two-color brioche. Only the neckband, button bands and cuffs are garter stitch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE3MMdanIFxz1QzKIBM032ocIOSwndv5GNtJT_I1WKYMt1LDE6BKkxtbkU6HIzm9gOZwqHJpufF__hO4Y9nsZDeDYh_k7aPowylH8NpgLuHxpIkp_5Oly31Xo0VgUTaMQ3nHXTjw2EaRs/s2048/lohtu20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE3MMdanIFxz1QzKIBM032ocIOSwndv5GNtJT_I1WKYMt1LDE6BKkxtbkU6HIzm9gOZwqHJpufF__hO4Y9nsZDeDYh_k7aPowylH8NpgLuHxpIkp_5Oly31Xo0VgUTaMQ3nHXTjw2EaRs/w640-h458/lohtu20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The shaping of this cardigan is so simple: the short row shaping for the back of the neck is done during the garter stitch neckband and all other shaping is done during the yoke with really simple brioche increases.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioON3ZKu_EsK2ndclGR0OF2yo_1EL_yDNimIytFRnFFO1rZoT7IcLCEcuW0YTL3wOPtl0l9fV8qZIjJ4Y61ItCUaZyOXSjTadcTMeXedKIf1xmSw_zA4kbP7eYytUWzYgNxN7eSUodNxUu/s2048/lohtu30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioON3ZKu_EsK2ndclGR0OF2yo_1EL_yDNimIytFRnFFO1rZoT7IcLCEcuW0YTL3wOPtl0l9fV8qZIjJ4Y61ItCUaZyOXSjTadcTMeXedKIf1xmSw_zA4kbP7eYytUWzYgNxN7eSUodNxUu/w426-h640/lohtu30.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sleeves are long and wide. All sleeve shaping is done with gathering the sleeves just before the garter stitch cuffs. The body is straight with no shaping. The body is bound off using Italian bind-off. If you're unfamiliar with the technique, I have a tutorial video on my profile highlights on IG.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHXeNWscKAikzfK6xaNzK7carZA9qs-qRdn_S2W1SG0aKmxSyAZKBKDKaGonRtjkKJ2CUPHxMd4ZhzRhyo0zAskM0btXM-61VF1I0zNH33zL-uwXdpk77JE6-7JSTQKGVmVzs_FcKF8eu/s2048/lohtu13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHXeNWscKAikzfK6xaNzK7carZA9qs-qRdn_S2W1SG0aKmxSyAZKBKDKaGonRtjkKJ2CUPHxMd4ZhzRhyo0zAskM0btXM-61VF1I0zNH33zL-uwXdpk77JE6-7JSTQKGVmVzs_FcKF8eu/w426-h640/lohtu13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lohtu is a special cardigan since if you weave in your ends carefully, this is actually reversible. You could wear it either way if you sew buttons on both sides. And as it's two-color brioche, the wrong side and right side are different colors!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyJXyrN2gX6jPjAWH1u9RAaoZCjMg1cpa-Sg_g5ke4AhN2n81cLXL_hEV7lz5eSwAsWyW-kV3wkRQBqBZ831Yd2g68BiGf2_K5OXgW5aZkHSrnxGOaC9riHHz6-Gp5xxsg6nK1zcog7xm/s2048/lohtu34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyJXyrN2gX6jPjAWH1u9RAaoZCjMg1cpa-Sg_g5ke4AhN2n81cLXL_hEV7lz5eSwAsWyW-kV3wkRQBqBZ831Yd2g68BiGf2_K5OXgW5aZkHSrnxGOaC9riHHz6-Gp5xxsg6nK1zcog7xm/w426-h640/lohtu34.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBElUSYj6OwjiIjKJnpeju05t1VE3XTCxDhdMCe1D9a1GZyKFIM36LBxpkqz2lOr-nlMjypZQMaPcZDrJq_CycWNEKNh1MIgNaj3idLY88ejg3_r2R4OoiJxClzEDUH21v5qUzDDDAB-G/s2048/lohtu36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBElUSYj6OwjiIjKJnpeju05t1VE3XTCxDhdMCe1D9a1GZyKFIM36LBxpkqz2lOr-nlMjypZQMaPcZDrJq_CycWNEKNh1MIgNaj3idLY88ejg3_r2R4OoiJxClzEDUH21v5qUzDDDAB-G/w426-h640/lohtu36.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been waiting a long time to publish this pattern because the pandemic has messed with base yarn production around the world and we've been waiting for <a href="https://www.kassakerhopompom.fi/product/123/pom-pom-suoma-single">Kässäkerho Pom Pom</a> to get more Suoma Single. But today, I've finally released the pattern for Lohtu and Pom Pom is having a Suoma Single update in their webshop! Use the code COMFORT to get Lohtu pattern with 15% discount until April 18th. The code works on both <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lohtu-2">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://payhip.com/b/q8tQ">PayHip</a>. You can find the pattern on Lovecrafts too.</div></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-88611904259658220432021-03-15T14:58:00.002+02:002021-03-15T14:58:25.784+02:00Oras<div style="text-align: justify;">If you thought I had enough of colorwork as Strands of Joy was published you were wrong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZT5I-lN0c7YKXvDwASjv0tOJRFesM_P2AQE2qnmv52MrhI7Q5seEpVpNi1nxjq71B0UONsTi7LoJfYZlqx-jccmPt4H5gfXLa74yAUC0g_P28GsM_nmcIj7xvp-omKdkIAilFIPBxM6sC/s2048/oras4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZT5I-lN0c7YKXvDwASjv0tOJRFesM_P2AQE2qnmv52MrhI7Q5seEpVpNi1nxjq71B0UONsTi7LoJfYZlqx-jccmPt4H5gfXLa74yAUC0g_P28GsM_nmcIj7xvp-omKdkIAilFIPBxM6sC/w640-h426/oras4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b>Oras / <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oras-3">Own pattern</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.0 and 3.25 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Wetterhoff Sivilla, 226 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/oras" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Stranded knitting is the type of thing that once you're hooked, you're hooked for good. So there will be plenty of new colorwork designs coming up right now and in the future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rVGkw1Uyld_qcGc1porrh9n4tvyUBIUv5UK7gJ_DL2lY9m0FWUIdBYDP2mEDvpu_X3I64x8o7QYRGXH3y7n2_Ix6-f2wt2R8KT1Va30MtyA3-6Jb2LCufLJy0ldrEAGAT4LUMteeo3-y/s2048/oras10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rVGkw1Uyld_qcGc1porrh9n4tvyUBIUv5UK7gJ_DL2lY9m0FWUIdBYDP2mEDvpu_X3I64x8o7QYRGXH3y7n2_Ix6-f2wt2R8KT1Va30MtyA3-6Jb2LCufLJy0ldrEAGAT4LUMteeo3-y/w426-h640/oras10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of summer, I finally got to visit Wetterhoff house in Hämeenlinna and I promised to design something for their lovely wool silk blend, Sivilla. Let me present, Oras.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggYV3vygkjm88zfu_J0hG30jkmUW-shm22dah_MQk0YLna0jjP4v3ez1KG01EVOjQcQD6ekNGOgbfFf0jZJiYtvBkK2b2KBHaorz5pCmv_tilnnopIUHjPKpnju_2cruTLBMC6bRn2eAk/s2048/oras9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1844" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggYV3vygkjm88zfu_J0hG30jkmUW-shm22dah_MQk0YLna0jjP4v3ez1KG01EVOjQcQD6ekNGOgbfFf0jZJiYtvBkK2b2KBHaorz5pCmv_tilnnopIUHjPKpnju_2cruTLBMC6bRn2eAk/w576-h640/oras9.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXrflbOIFrkOEl3-mnEUfVfGjMEUzykcXinNTQVvIdeIdmviEe16X_qX2km_j2aWcVMoyc4pVdR5x6du5K9n9pwWKvfylUDcoVAVlLTRHAV2k0-KVkq_P3JQ7-IvZTxFZz07fwPl51-BW/s2048/oras7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1573" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXrflbOIFrkOEl3-mnEUfVfGjMEUzykcXinNTQVvIdeIdmviEe16X_qX2km_j2aWcVMoyc4pVdR5x6du5K9n9pwWKvfylUDcoVAVlLTRHAV2k0-KVkq_P3JQ7-IvZTxFZz07fwPl51-BW/w492-h640/oras7.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the cutest little sweater worked seamlessly top down, as always. The design has a round yoke, close-fitting sleeves and a cropped hem with no waist shaping - my favorite kind of sweater.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_EXC3omWV0B3wv9sprq1yiI2Er689yQnbPRireffhOAJDariW5PI5rMcPSZReI1SzccXbMRycsbIlikV1AI8fB5v6eiNaHfkHUUVQD_O6hUJDAHfbRUDhZMR-1d5BXZAq0MKOGw_QM99/s2048/oras6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_EXC3omWV0B3wv9sprq1yiI2Er689yQnbPRireffhOAJDariW5PI5rMcPSZReI1SzccXbMRycsbIlikV1AI8fB5v6eiNaHfkHUUVQD_O6hUJDAHfbRUDhZMR-1d5BXZAq0MKOGw_QM99/w640-h426/oras6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Oras is adorned with sweet little sprouts and flowers all over. The sweater is worked in two colors and since it's all-over colorwork with no long floats, I'd say this is pretty beginner friendly when it comes to stranded knitting. The all-over colorwork makes it easy to keep gauge and I find this to be a relaxing knit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6dVmb0seqfRHElrnvK5RP-flZgfDcklbuCREbC4hYu1VDBmEfsEaaQKetjJ5qOVVmH3SWorbUHsPX6ZRyweKw1St3jmcTrxit3anycNLMR-a3Vxa72SfjhBXiSB50kQcUU2-VmZNdg1D/s2048/oras8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6dVmb0seqfRHElrnvK5RP-flZgfDcklbuCREbC4hYu1VDBmEfsEaaQKetjJ5qOVVmH3SWorbUHsPX6ZRyweKw1St3jmcTrxit3anycNLMR-a3Vxa72SfjhBXiSB50kQcUU2-VmZNdg1D/w426-h640/oras8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiz0Mut-m20zAa_3kAJf-9HGIx3wjmB_0QsRUU7XkAX2YfW5LhZ6sOcLufj1naYB9Hu3zyMf0_1JK33-9KmAie3ZUk_ELqTV4qAzapMJGYKu47nNPNNOUKnHgrwRjXyBBO30fHt_rcz34Z/s2048/oras12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiz0Mut-m20zAa_3kAJf-9HGIx3wjmB_0QsRUU7XkAX2YfW5LhZ6sOcLufj1naYB9Hu3zyMf0_1JK33-9KmAie3ZUk_ELqTV4qAzapMJGYKu47nNPNNOUKnHgrwRjXyBBO30fHt_rcz34Z/w426-h640/oras12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made my sample in Sivilla with two colors but you can check out my wonderful test knitters on Instagram as they've worked some stunning multi-color versions too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0-Xgw7zhtBDy0Gny4aw_YgraGt7jdjfmHals5bVW8KcB2UE4DhdQkhYlB5_R4Zv9RlNECoDrgDaL1FtfHlmGBM_SIZ060-ZjUD_E_C82oR116Ty1OIrraFMRl-OPcn6fw7QqmFz2D7Z8/s2048/oras14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1541" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0-Xgw7zhtBDy0Gny4aw_YgraGt7jdjfmHals5bVW8KcB2UE4DhdQkhYlB5_R4Zv9RlNECoDrgDaL1FtfHlmGBM_SIZ060-ZjUD_E_C82oR116Ty1OIrraFMRl-OPcn6fw7QqmFz2D7Z8/w482-h640/oras14.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The pattern comes with sizes XS-5XL with finished bust circumference of 34.75-66.75''. You can find the pattern on all my platforms: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oras-3">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://payhip.com/b/1XEq">PayHip</a> and <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/oras-knitting-pattern-by-anna-johanna">Lovecrafts</a>. On Rav and PayHip, you can use the code SPRINGTIME to get 15% discount until the end of the week. </div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-81832220521494969172021-02-26T11:30:00.001+02:002021-02-26T11:30:03.351+02:00Taimi<div style="text-align: left;">Last but not least is a kid's sweater called Taimi<span style="text-align: justify;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zA9XdQM62gIvnjLSLRTfb850KetHNJia_ee6gSXEhVD7wRKT0jgIPNU3cTuQxEDFe9W49XVJblGUzkKWDF2sTITlqOQ3zHQJOIwccRsHHZGMkVKHBAi7kfnCmkdwrMrTrhiHX63ZgCS/s2048/_L3A0416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zA9XdQM62gIvnjLSLRTfb850KetHNJia_ee6gSXEhVD7wRKT0jgIPNU3cTuQxEDFe9W49XVJblGUzkKWDF2sTITlqOQ3zHQJOIwccRsHHZGMkVKHBAi7kfnCmkdwrMrTrhiHX63ZgCS/w426-h640/_L3A0416.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/taimi-5">Taimi</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic, 216 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/taimi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Taimi is a simple kid's sweater with adorable leaf colorwrok on the yoke. The sweater has long sleeves and little leaves on the cuffs just before the ribbing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0J8-Gj9z-gwHtd8HkRXYoVzNqio6YN2lGOY2o0XrxsIU5lq3VgEz5Ic82llGzSBDd6aBfCpy_aGpYgEwZFxiwZ3HcfLp4hhZ12nuqCenD8PPB3g4MpuAl7UQlvNqCyfTf5LG9DmRsW16M/s2048/_L3A0428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0J8-Gj9z-gwHtd8HkRXYoVzNqio6YN2lGOY2o0XrxsIU5lq3VgEz5Ic82llGzSBDd6aBfCpy_aGpYgEwZFxiwZ3HcfLp4hhZ12nuqCenD8PPB3g4MpuAl7UQlvNqCyfTf5LG9DmRsW16M/w440-h640/_L3A0428.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You don't need to look twice to realize this is a kid's version of the Lehto pullover. You can use these two pattern to make cute matching mini-me sets - and you could make Lehto for dad too as the design is very unisex.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-Fu8xttOdaC2gXvUYAVqs3YtWWYAqZqpZ-ONIN64rHFGfgvAd00LMpn2A9Qq9UJXGEAtGcujONS1uTGtE32hofX-C_TL-PKZu72ecrKKRS4ddrkuF2xSXoMRJePIFNw_edDsbWpI7asp/s2048/_L3A0425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1364" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-Fu8xttOdaC2gXvUYAVqs3YtWWYAqZqpZ-ONIN64rHFGfgvAd00LMpn2A9Qq9UJXGEAtGcujONS1uTGtE32hofX-C_TL-PKZu72ecrKKRS4ddrkuF2xSXoMRJePIFNw_edDsbWpI7asp/w426-h640/_L3A0425.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Taimi is graded from 6 months all the way to 12 years. The smaller sizes are every 6 months and the bigger ones every two year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUOSlQE3UDv2I5D1jFzU2NDbW_oB_XayURSGX8Sl5Oqpqi6o-21SV4hkFyKyFkVDuH8-Bb6v-t-mpm765VXHLHycTZWEN5GwnRQmif3nRodYvv-Uzuj4FRRnFGYjdRhZ_4C-cRJSkX5V7/s2048/_L3A0413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUOSlQE3UDv2I5D1jFzU2NDbW_oB_XayURSGX8Sl5Oqpqi6o-21SV4hkFyKyFkVDuH8-Bb6v-t-mpm765VXHLHycTZWEN5GwnRQmif3nRodYvv-Uzuj4FRRnFGYjdRhZ_4C-cRJSkX5V7/w427-h640/_L3A0413.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my very first kid's design and grading it was a similar learning process as the men's sweaters in the book. The biggest challenge was to find all the measurements I needed. I had to combine lots of different size tables to get everything and then based on test knitters' feedback, I adjusted those further. It was a bit of a challenge but now it's all done and all the sizes should fit very nicely. I also really like that you can make this for a boy or a girl, it would suit either.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The book sample is size 6YO photographed on a 6YO.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2At56W0wEdCcXnQqg98IHng1OzVkuwh4sZl6q_rlZoePHL3Vk1_MqnF3exGkCru90Hftk0ZdFNPaCmunxnqzwXrJCjkzdgBaE-qC9JuGvFO2JIGU-RC2dK8MTVneKAjOGQs6s_UMHJc1v/s2048/taimi4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2At56W0wEdCcXnQqg98IHng1OzVkuwh4sZl6q_rlZoePHL3Vk1_MqnF3exGkCru90Hftk0ZdFNPaCmunxnqzwXrJCjkzdgBaE-qC9JuGvFO2JIGU-RC2dK8MTVneKAjOGQs6s_UMHJc1v/w640-h426/taimi4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The whole book project suddenly became very real when one night, I opened my own copy and casted on for a wee Taimi for my baby due in autumn, using my own pattern from my own book. There might have been a tear or two in the corner of my eye.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGxHBHgxrgFlQwmdnQIMW46qFpjF650vqP7zupvYUrHgplQroTDPdJr-vaWGSjGnGIo8EVYu7s5czaDuU52TMvRw3YwzQ1s0FyvKhXlZwo6o9Nkm1x2yahVA_jd-1DC1zw2sQMv03pTDo/s2048/taimi3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGxHBHgxrgFlQwmdnQIMW46qFpjF650vqP7zupvYUrHgplQroTDPdJr-vaWGSjGnGIo8EVYu7s5czaDuU52TMvRw3YwzQ1s0FyvKhXlZwo6o9Nkm1x2yahVA_jd-1DC1zw2sQMv03pTDo/w640-h426/taimi3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Most of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and the last ones showing a wee sweater in size 6MO, I took myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">6MO-12MO-18MO [2YO-4YO-6YO]
8YO-10YO-12YO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Chest and waist
circumference: </span></i><span lang="EN-GB">18-20-21.25 [25-26.75-28.25] 30-32.25-34.25’’ / 45-50-53.5
[62.5-66.5-71] 75-81-86 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic (100%
Falkland’s corridale, 333 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in
colors The Beautiful Ones (MC) and Harmonium (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">1-1-1 [2-2-2] 3-3-3 skeins of MC and
1 skein of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 260-315-360 [430-580-700]
795-865-945 yrds / 240-285-330 [390-530-640] 725-790-860 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 40-50-55 [65-80-90] 145-160-175
yrds / 35-45-50 [60-70-80] 130-145-160 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 5 (3.75 mm) – 16/24/32’’ /
40/60/80 cm long circular needle (the optimal length depends on the size you’re
working) and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">24 sts x 29 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-13096651651407126092021-02-25T10:41:00.001+02:002021-02-25T10:41:09.448+02:00Weightless<div style="text-align: left;">Only two more designs to share with you! First up, <span style="text-align: justify;">Weightless.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-CT9fjukhiwIGJmfRHBue4gMcIe0S4GISGqeUxCclOOxHMVXEM1n97f7a4_waF17JR6Pth_-k4pPsA7-_m8Q57mhVVZMeY-uwSXC-poemsjbLKsz2h6OKF0zPIzFQkEUMBQR9uR9Hf54/s2048/weightless-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-CT9fjukhiwIGJmfRHBue4gMcIe0S4GISGqeUxCclOOxHMVXEM1n97f7a4_waF17JR6Pth_-k4pPsA7-_m8Q57mhVVZMeY-uwSXC-poemsjbLKsz2h6OKF0zPIzFQkEUMBQR9uR9Hf54/w440-h640/weightless-1.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weightless">Weightless </a>/ Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.25 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Ocean by the Sea Quill + Frida Fuchs Mini Füchse Sock, 228 + 34 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/weightless" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Weightless is a sweater that is worked top-down, seamlessly. It has a loose round yoke with a delicate feather pattern.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcsrdjOFREkXILiUsRB9VMIgGOseNqjuGeRAWktHCctGkUZCo2uEi2hUcjoydyMLGZWsrkjzJ7fvDpsLSI6G9eH1mAoGp8pimd_uDMshMLeuDNDedvLLBA6ooNSRhl5IiJYD9aeJgpHvC/s2048/weightless-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1346" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcsrdjOFREkXILiUsRB9VMIgGOseNqjuGeRAWktHCctGkUZCo2uEi2hUcjoydyMLGZWsrkjzJ7fvDpsLSI6G9eH1mAoGp8pimd_uDMshMLeuDNDedvLLBA6ooNSRhl5IiJYD9aeJgpHvC/w420-h640/weightless-3.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has long sleeves and the body is straight with no waist shaping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVuvCEQ7IyjFT9yUJybYKR3v3re58sxtWQghZQj-s0oG-ofjIar0wKB-WNQTqHUcLpKtCfJNZSj_K7Dk8OKW1RnC_3tfmeKC2kG2Jk37xA95yzqDwStXLKdCy6ls9j2hH_DATSN7UdJwA/s2048/weightless-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVuvCEQ7IyjFT9yUJybYKR3v3re58sxtWQghZQj-s0oG-ofjIar0wKB-WNQTqHUcLpKtCfJNZSj_K7Dk8OKW1RnC_3tfmeKC2kG2Jk37xA95yzqDwStXLKdCy6ls9j2hH_DATSN7UdJwA/w424-h640/weightless-2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The neckline, cuffs and hem are worked in garter stitch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_S2j8PJSM0-8BuBXzH3g138r0GqzCdmI_FT4N6DHQqg-v4zsbhkWSsHhrrUAgti_M63uOp2nfUvNXu3w2p22jwahA2f_ojY1SjgUNO4BfANtC1w7pX_W6HqtLlw7k6F4j9Y8vCXFShDQ/s2048/_L3A0407-bw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_S2j8PJSM0-8BuBXzH3g138r0GqzCdmI_FT4N6DHQqg-v4zsbhkWSsHhrrUAgti_M63uOp2nfUvNXu3w2p22jwahA2f_ojY1SjgUNO4BfANtC1w7pX_W6HqtLlw7k6F4j9Y8vCXFShDQ/w410-h640/_L3A0407-bw.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was one of the last designs I worked for Strands of Joy. I wanted it to be light and delicate while keeping it really simple.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnZHnUAuSz3yAmzuKog4UsEGDfANkp9DTiOaIZQBrh5_Maczc0TV6QnBYQv9ZBBqjCIWApXYDHbEf6-oZkdH3kgM933h1lciKHs2SaV7L1w7A7qePF0mr65x_co5KktrwKeJXBqHOBHAb/s2048/Weightless19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnZHnUAuSz3yAmzuKog4UsEGDfANkp9DTiOaIZQBrh5_Maczc0TV6QnBYQv9ZBBqjCIWApXYDHbEf6-oZkdH3kgM933h1lciKHs2SaV7L1w7A7qePF0mr65x_co5KktrwKeJXBqHOBHAb/w640-h426/Weightless19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While the finished yoke can look complicated it's worked with just two colors and there are no long floats, making this ideal for a beginner colorwork knitter. And keep in mind, you don't have to work the whole thing at once, one round at a time is enough.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4uv6nr2tLYeV6f6qmlHZwl8Q3D_ycyeMtSNhO00CwSrf3Mxso1npkWdmGcwXvW6V8vshDD63cIOZ7LTZT9exlPduMT4mlJSoLY1x3aU92PsBx-ucK00InRRAlZkalys-a2djBSE-hBJd/s2048/Weightless12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4uv6nr2tLYeV6f6qmlHZwl8Q3D_ycyeMtSNhO00CwSrf3Mxso1npkWdmGcwXvW6V8vshDD63cIOZ7LTZT9exlPduMT4mlJSoLY1x3aU92PsBx-ucK00InRRAlZkalys-a2djBSE-hBJd/w426-h640/Weightless12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has no shaping after the yoke (expect for sleeve decreases) which also makes this really beginner-friendly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAoGsCx46Mea48jzjxBkOf5st6KBBsp5cX63RNaXTtc9NWjdahVzzCkhBsmWplrEXFNmvVBGG0qQT0YhqqujG5OiKk6s2KJwsZu7G7-qpVTLb-Cu0utocbIYOe_o2eCdkJZ0ESkn9xL-T/s2048/Weightless15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAoGsCx46Mea48jzjxBkOf5st6KBBsp5cX63RNaXTtc9NWjdahVzzCkhBsmWplrEXFNmvVBGG0qQT0YhqqujG5OiKk6s2KJwsZu7G7-qpVTLb-Cu0utocbIYOe_o2eCdkJZ0ESkn9xL-T/w426-h640/Weightless15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Weightless is loose and easy to wear. The garter stitch edges give it a little something extra.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4KH-h_RhtAKObxMOwqtnqGkzUqsWGeI4QoxzczIrbGjwjC_riKTX-efG0N02c1wRTMzxNWmcXGSwrPAIaDe1WZU2zjLL9oFiXQEf7z2lqM-ilVIjZR2uvk6VJ9oFvKa3xBZKW87qR3nz/s2048/Weightless16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4KH-h_RhtAKObxMOwqtnqGkzUqsWGeI4QoxzczIrbGjwjC_riKTX-efG0N02c1wRTMzxNWmcXGSwrPAIaDe1WZU2zjLL9oFiXQEf7z2lqM-ilVIjZR2uvk6VJ9oFvKa3xBZKW87qR3nz/w640-h426/Weightless16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The yarn I chose for this design is light fingering. It makes this a light-weight sweater and really comfortable to wear. The main color is lovely yarn that's all plant-dyed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZjNJSeAnundzzOG6HJK_M694YR41eerTdwtOr97roCz5GNHhmIvkr2RdbZw4ut-k0EAEEMzASC5yuGqi-sjPoXxch7dnWLUzfX4vXfUhCUPE0GiBmjE3FhsZ6tVgKyBluA-qWZTX9sTx/s2048/Weightless13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZjNJSeAnundzzOG6HJK_M694YR41eerTdwtOr97roCz5GNHhmIvkr2RdbZw4ut-k0EAEEMzASC5yuGqi-sjPoXxch7dnWLUzfX4vXfUhCUPE0GiBmjE3FhsZ6tVgKyBluA-qWZTX9sTx/w426-h640/Weightless13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves. I think it's great to show the same sample on different size people. This and all the other women's garments in the book were worked in my size, M2.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’ / 15 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished
measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust, waist and
hip circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 36.5-38.75-40.5-42.75 [45.25-46.75-49.75-52.5]
57.75-60-64.5-69.75’’ / 91.5-97-101.5-107 [113-117-124.5-131.5]
144.5-150-161.5-174.5 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ocean by the Sea Quill (100%
Falkland, 495 m / 100 g) and Frida Fuchs Mini Füchse Sock (75% BFL, 25% nylon,
85 m / 20 g), or other light fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors Pearla (MC)
and Schiefer (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2-3-3-3 [3-3-3-3] 4-4-4-5 skeins of
MC and 2-2-2-2 [3-3-3-3] 3-4-4-5 mini skeins of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 1060-1135-1200-1260
[1355-1420-1480-1605] 1790-1895-2090-2300 yrds / 970-1035-1100-1150
[1240-1295-1350-1465] 1635-1735-1910-2105 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 145-155-165-180
[190-205-205-230] 270-290-320-370 yrds / 130-140-150-165 [175-190-190-210]
250-265-295-340 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 2½ (3.0 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) -
40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the larger size if you prefer
to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">28 sts x 35 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on the bigger needle (after
blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-91211240942408582732021-02-24T09:54:00.001+02:002021-02-24T09:54:02.219+02:00Woodland<p>Finally, we get to the crown jewl of the book Woodland.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnCzRP2hFZqtuIkNh_gihsIZ3-U-T93xmyAPJdKYhDXCquXW27WjODSPB6DziJ4OBOwnHSG4Ip8dplp1WvcZemPZLdvfukt7z12JDq1zQhVn4DaRj1bgWmZYvdm1NCJOqvyScGXSKHPN1/s2048/woodland-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnCzRP2hFZqtuIkNh_gihsIZ3-U-T93xmyAPJdKYhDXCquXW27WjODSPB6DziJ4OBOwnHSG4Ip8dplp1WvcZemPZLdvfukt7z12JDq1zQhVn4DaRj1bgWmZYvdm1NCJOqvyScGXSKHPN1/w640-h426/woodland-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodland-14">Woodland</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.0 and 3.25 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> G-uld New Zealandsk Lammeull, 298 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/woodland" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Woodland is a light-weight cardigan with an echanted forest on the hem.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AuRXOm08qcpWqFdQVvTEgoHHoCWXs2pTKrd98gBAwnJccCSlO1Vgl23ADbZyBryDWC-HgmC_N6w-r9qhx6rj0joVT6EgSI1qq385K2NAhkD3oubxquv66-M6ItdX8PjXQHweHVnuumK0/s2048/woodland-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AuRXOm08qcpWqFdQVvTEgoHHoCWXs2pTKrd98gBAwnJccCSlO1Vgl23ADbZyBryDWC-HgmC_N6w-r9qhx6rj0joVT6EgSI1qq385K2NAhkD3oubxquv66-M6ItdX8PjXQHweHVnuumK0/w426-h640/woodland-5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This oversized cardigan is worked in the round, seamlessly and top-down. It has long sleeves and a boxy hem with no waist shaping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSjhBUZQAlbFZQJVxrffyBsXdo6xQgENjXqIkqQZb1ck8UT07hlsTMclT1SR0esylqcWDepiEgazi-331cwoAhKO5x185zcCSPLPEZlOs86Pgg9juPecEJC88Lnt5-c0WIsrShdm_QjGg/s2048/woodland-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSjhBUZQAlbFZQJVxrffyBsXdo6xQgENjXqIkqQZb1ck8UT07hlsTMclT1SR0esylqcWDepiEgazi-331cwoAhKO5x185zcCSPLPEZlOs86Pgg9juPecEJC88Lnt5-c0WIsrShdm_QjGg/w426-h640/woodland-4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The shoulders are shaped with short rows and since the hem is cropped, the pattern comes with instructions for an optional bust dart.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBoZNxMnS2qvOVrBU-5NSNuqW1q6k2zVSTy35_J87sL6AdJmq8s-0ziffDlixtL8lhwpRg4RGoY2bbDBCG9Ys05pgJRqT-lMMEov4gMYR2nAwfJL2_hnjp_ksPfCKuE7-5EXXIzYeaWxv/s2048/woodland-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBoZNxMnS2qvOVrBU-5NSNuqW1q6k2zVSTy35_J87sL6AdJmq8s-0ziffDlixtL8lhwpRg4RGoY2bbDBCG9Ys05pgJRqT-lMMEov4gMYR2nAwfJL2_hnjp_ksPfCKuE7-5EXXIzYeaWxv/w640-h414/woodland-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As said, the cardigan is worked in the round and steeked, i.e., cut open once finished. You can easily modify this into a pullover by omitting the steek stitches. I also recommend to move the beginning of the chart to the side of pullover.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-UdGqIPaUgDHD2JBQjqF85XVLhbB1A54cgX1MW8UFdEjXe9k9v4-3FouePuuZ-VzUeIYjH-3UiMh8QiwxgmYGOyCMz2JzFZ5nEHcbpw1xYcVGiLVgJyIJuxZzh2tPBT7i7jAztmZoLGs/s2048/woodland24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-UdGqIPaUgDHD2JBQjqF85XVLhbB1A54cgX1MW8UFdEjXe9k9v4-3FouePuuZ-VzUeIYjH-3UiMh8QiwxgmYGOyCMz2JzFZ5nEHcbpw1xYcVGiLVgJyIJuxZzh2tPBT7i7jAztmZoLGs/w426-h640/woodland24.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love all the little details in this design. My favorite thing is the buttonbands which are worked as steek sandwiches. Usually, steeking happens such that you first pick up and work the button bands, then reinforce the steek either with crochet or a sewing machine and then, cut the cardigan open. Finally, you would stitch the raw edges into place on the wrong side.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSqFFX1W80LMQMTCTDESJs7c-sWV1Wop9Go3T9O6c-pZge0sL6N0x6ebbLALIITqdRDYCS6t4gwk_t7jzCmYwHkyBkyhm4V-G-bou1m-xYDUq4xcHB_DG7xiEVf7ZEaQ0Zh0iQO7Htdmf/s2048/woodland52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSqFFX1W80LMQMTCTDESJs7c-sWV1Wop9Go3T9O6c-pZge0sL6N0x6ebbLALIITqdRDYCS6t4gwk_t7jzCmYwHkyBkyhm4V-G-bou1m-xYDUq4xcHB_DG7xiEVf7ZEaQ0Zh0iQO7Htdmf/w640-h426/woodland52.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LGmxDT886RyWhyphenhyphen3kkqDQlpZ97x1Ku-rou73XJc9ObEI7gM9dCtGji4FVWOBbWKKrDFebU_mlStWnpUWeDjbaqdfh331EittYzRYKz1sv10VG7_8JhhW6M-MN4hJSPtEemMdee_A3zHfr/s2048/woodland46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LGmxDT886RyWhyphenhyphen3kkqDQlpZ97x1Ku-rou73XJc9ObEI7gM9dCtGji4FVWOBbWKKrDFebU_mlStWnpUWeDjbaqdfh331EittYzRYKz1sv10VG7_8JhhW6M-MN4hJSPtEemMdee_A3zHfr/w640-h426/woodland46.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With a steek sandwich, the raw edges are completely hidden. You will first reinforce the steek, cut the cardigan open, and then pick up stitches from both RS and WS and work the sandwich that will hide the raw edge inside it. In Woodland, the button bands and the neckline are finished off with an i-cord bind-off which is also used to work the buttonholes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5cl4KNMt9oX2_8iyT9o77GNsRJtxo_8wZHqHbVa6iQSzwRtPBVdPcKN5ZxhbvVvO_O6oeet7kZKqzQTuRfpC037gZ6PjngCLjW-keTvqdMFnMWhezY6AhqNzx0B3BQubkuT49norUoyJ/s2048/woodland34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1494" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5cl4KNMt9oX2_8iyT9o77GNsRJtxo_8wZHqHbVa6iQSzwRtPBVdPcKN5ZxhbvVvO_O6oeet7kZKqzQTuRfpC037gZ6PjngCLjW-keTvqdMFnMWhezY6AhqNzx0B3BQubkuT49norUoyJ/w466-h640/woodland34.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The button bands and bind off are worked with the contrast color which really brightens up the cardigan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJIZaHkjf7QNB-BmuMNU1fY0x4jr6CqCoEEQ7_v8gAI2KmfcfWYZl2xcWgww5PpY0WbcXJUElVrM9CAuIv8gOKCvHj1yLqdHtuVeDHVlpCaLA4UHc2A6JHrD3XG4ghTHqjtICeBsCi33a/s2048/woodland41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="2048" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJIZaHkjf7QNB-BmuMNU1fY0x4jr6CqCoEEQ7_v8gAI2KmfcfWYZl2xcWgww5PpY0WbcXJUElVrM9CAuIv8gOKCvHj1yLqdHtuVeDHVlpCaLA4UHc2A6JHrD3XG4ghTHqjtICeBsCi33a/w640-h478/woodland41.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievVPSUsVsw_NJ2frkIKO_0AXoB0jitBZskUA22m25-XptAt0t7w1Q73GJcFdP1wsPNRiMnzZq74wqfePDFplbjGg2sYGdPsKXCoqkKG8YEbe18E39_h59i2_ze9-dRRl2_YEjVzk1X7-a/s2048/woodland43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievVPSUsVsw_NJ2frkIKO_0AXoB0jitBZskUA22m25-XptAt0t7w1Q73GJcFdP1wsPNRiMnzZq74wqfePDFplbjGg2sYGdPsKXCoqkKG8YEbe18E39_h59i2_ze9-dRRl2_YEjVzk1X7-a/w640-h426/woodland43.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a fun project because the best part, which is obviously the colorwork, happens at the very end. The hem has a sweet little forest on it, complete with trees and little woodland creatures. There are deer, a bear, birds, a bunny and a squirrel. Where the colorwork starts depends a bit on the size you're working. The design comes with a really wide colorwork chart and you can find it in a separate pocket at the back of the book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IvHJW07G8DDH9V6B5_icXRg306_OKwj0FJ5ihh3saIy6wc_THED8CcavkwEgeFEoKCuPKSXwx3RSzzwAiL2BNhB_HaM-S3pwdUn48m8yr4m17QC08prF4jF4ZPl_2I-NGbuyYGEBzX-o/s2048/woodland33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1586" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IvHJW07G8DDH9V6B5_icXRg306_OKwj0FJ5ihh3saIy6wc_THED8CcavkwEgeFEoKCuPKSXwx3RSzzwAiL2BNhB_HaM-S3pwdUn48m8yr4m17QC08prF4jF4ZPl_2I-NGbuyYGEBzX-o/w496-h640/woodland33.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below and start planning on your own enchanted forest. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This cardigan is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 8’’ / 20 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished
measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust and waist
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 38.75-40.75-42.75-45.25 [46.75-48.75-51.25-54.75] 59.25-62-66-71.25’’ /
96.5-101.5-106.5-113.5 [116.5-121.5-128.5-136.5] 148.5-155-165-178.5 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">G-uld New Zealandsk Lammeuld (100%
non-superwash wool, 2-ply, 450 m / 100 g), or other light fingering weight
yarn. Shown in colors Ufarvet - NZLg2 (MC) and Lyng (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><a name="_Hlk37931728"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2-2-2-3
[3-3-3-3] 3-4-4-4 </span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">skeins
of MC, 1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-1] 1-1-2-2 skeins of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 840-900-960-1005
[1080-1130-1200-1310] 1455-1570-1770-1910 yrds / <a name="_Hlk37931774">765-820-880-920
[990-1035-1095-1195] 1330-1435-1620-1750 m</a>,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 265-280-290-310
[320-335-350-375] 405-425-455-490 yrds / <a name="_Hlk37931783">275-285-300-320
[330-345-360-385] 420-440-470-505 m</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 2½ (3.0 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) -
40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer
to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">24 sts x 32 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">24 sts x 35 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after
blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4
(3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, 7-8 buttons (0.5’’ / 1.4 cm diameter),
2 spare circular needles in the smaller size, or smaller than that.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-6693570014862793912021-02-23T09:14:00.002+02:002021-02-23T09:14:01.713+02:00Hearts on a String<div style="text-align: left;">Next up, Hearts on a String.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_Db7CVb8DnRxP2vd503EuHPOmzeAGOKvB9EAtknB-xF2_DpirrMXsUkP_EcBl971jcCFZhYosdR2zbd8XOeio9mYQw-S3OfZxgvDzfaq-06CA_WSAlIBpyW9CjwPj34XAkQVr3LaNsj7/s2048/_L3A0368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_Db7CVb8DnRxP2vd503EuHPOmzeAGOKvB9EAtknB-xF2_DpirrMXsUkP_EcBl971jcCFZhYosdR2zbd8XOeio9mYQw-S3OfZxgvDzfaq-06CA_WSAlIBpyW9CjwPj34XAkQVr3LaNsj7/w640-h426/_L3A0368.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-on-a-string">Hearts on a String</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 3.5 and 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> nurja merino sock 3ply, 417 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/hearts-on-a-string" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hearts on a String is a relaxed boxy sweater with a strunning heart damask pattern on the hem.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaSvK95r3ecZR3yjg7FjNhd19RSuwiStHdwDt3JxVd5QRGmCefOlv4jiJ_FgZp7-rGi6chHpOsxEXZ7uLEYt3ze92GYS8qUbuHwoWphFtw_7XSRHmsBOG46X4RDmLtJzID3dS4Gsd4FNx/s2048/_L3A0392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1369" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaSvK95r3ecZR3yjg7FjNhd19RSuwiStHdwDt3JxVd5QRGmCefOlv4jiJ_FgZp7-rGi6chHpOsxEXZ7uLEYt3ze92GYS8qUbuHwoWphFtw_7XSRHmsBOG46X4RDmLtJzID3dS4Gsd4FNx/w428-h640/_L3A0392.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater is worked seamlessly top-down. It has long sleeves and a very slight A-line shape. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoS4A_B4x14h2tj5Q7EBzNkYk0bMZ_FqIjHF_O7cpltTapcmJGiyHN0za1_FMJD5YHkoaiQkf4ahglzRUpFU2Emdic5xL1pK9OwzpXPf76OcBHVHKvRKijOTyCQIU8_jzlj2Bs7Jj-XZQ/s2048/_L3A0382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoS4A_B4x14h2tj5Q7EBzNkYk0bMZ_FqIjHF_O7cpltTapcmJGiyHN0za1_FMJD5YHkoaiQkf4ahglzRUpFU2Emdic5xL1pK9OwzpXPf76OcBHVHKvRKijOTyCQIU8_jzlj2Bs7Jj-XZQ/w426-h640/_L3A0382.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The shoulders are shaped with short rows and the pattern comes with instructions for an optional bust dart. If you have a bigger bust, the bust dart will create room for it, making sure the hem won't be rising at the front.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcjWxOfEsCccsXLy6HC0bGWZKCEmyvBeANqPeZOe7j2akFJoM-A8gEM-O2ILybblUmBdhJhVRx_Ce89vLPhWYBgJ-ZWKw9Si2U4GWwHg8y_AJoPRMf-LAR89ZMc6Md78Kq7Iq00N3yCMa/s2048/hearts-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1351" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcjWxOfEsCccsXLy6HC0bGWZKCEmyvBeANqPeZOe7j2akFJoM-A8gEM-O2ILybblUmBdhJhVRx_Ce89vLPhWYBgJ-ZWKw9Si2U4GWwHg8y_AJoPRMf-LAR89ZMc6Md78Kq7Iq00N3yCMa/w422-h640/hearts-1.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This sweater is very simple otherwise but the colorwork pattern on the hem offers some challenge for colorwork lovers. The pattern has quite a few rounds worked with all three colors, which demands concentration. It is, of course, well worth the effort as the damask pattern is what makes this sweater so beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QE_YaAXhCW6vhyNHkxCfKS7yl6pEqK8S6NfbZPNUEqS5q1uU3RUa4T17g7N1bUUN2dJ994cazQILpKvaGP_W8iGx6vP5obbFlZbyRVdKQxCfeIs4YDQmLEaynoX5xXJ8WNbgZx3UQjBN/s2048/hearts+on+a+string3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QE_YaAXhCW6vhyNHkxCfKS7yl6pEqK8S6NfbZPNUEqS5q1uU3RUa4T17g7N1bUUN2dJ994cazQILpKvaGP_W8iGx6vP5obbFlZbyRVdKQxCfeIs4YDQmLEaynoX5xXJ8WNbgZx3UQjBN/w426-h640/hearts+on+a+string3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Otherwise, this is a fairly quick sweater to work as it's designed for sport weight yarn. And what a yarn! This sweater was one the three samples that I didn't have time to make myself so I only got to try it at the photoshoot. And once I did, I fell head over heels for it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbFmKEfgllemPX4zf_qjFAb3HEj5SIpvJE7w2RQPtEMrdImnNvGyLSNSQSf0GwQX8vPTpsufNoC3HQ1H3IrY5Wu3qbVUI0DQAGkiisJXVJ7AF1Vj27rjBIqUE007tSZfypCkoJwsb-4mA/s2048/hearts+on+a+string1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbFmKEfgllemPX4zf_qjFAb3HEj5SIpvJE7w2RQPtEMrdImnNvGyLSNSQSf0GwQX8vPTpsufNoC3HQ1H3IrY5Wu3qbVUI0DQAGkiisJXVJ7AF1Vj27rjBIqUE007tSZfypCkoJwsb-4mA/w640-h426/hearts+on+a+string1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not only was the design as gorgeous as I had hoped but the yarn was unbelievably soft. Once you put it on you'll never want to take it off. I'm very much looking forward to the day the samples return from the trunk show so that I can wrap myself in this sweater for the rest of my life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyrSX7s7YHzB8bhyphenhyphen7tTufjjKlsnGuZGx1PLXBCle3l1S12C8G5LgJ4ttvwYkF1e2tMSdZnWxXKko_TpQ6Ft9cZ45_g48zfjsaf7deydHPmf-fa2-6p4cbzroces0A6tkGdmYLugwrTLjT/s2048/hearts+on+a+string8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyrSX7s7YHzB8bhyphenhyphen7tTufjjKlsnGuZGx1PLXBCle3l1S12C8G5LgJ4ttvwYkF1e2tMSdZnWxXKko_TpQ6Ft9cZ45_g48zfjsaf7deydHPmf-fa2-6p4cbzroces0A6tkGdmYLugwrTLjT/w426-h640/hearts+on+a+string8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfeTsfzIUEol1ZqM-IynkZx_wyZ3fh5LvnNfaWidcbsvWB8e7ZCJhfzHr5WZakUJTYqCBoK40hA6RqQo2aO9gofOSpfrEjPZ9rC4fQLD-CkG_njnFcf9FdgwZl9p8MCiFFDhpl5EmOprB/s2048/hearts+on+a+string6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfeTsfzIUEol1ZqM-IynkZx_wyZ3fh5LvnNfaWidcbsvWB8e7ZCJhfzHr5WZakUJTYqCBoK40hA6RqQo2aO9gofOSpfrEjPZ9rC4fQLD-CkG_njnFcf9FdgwZl9p8MCiFFDhpl5EmOprB/w426-h640/hearts+on+a+string6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><a name="_Hlk36646164"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XS-S-M
[L-XL-2XL] 3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk36646164;"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 8’’ / 20 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished
measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 39-42.5-46.5 [51.5-54.25-59.75] 62.5-66-71’’ / 97.5-106-116.5
[128.5-135.5-149.5] 156.5-165-177.5 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Nurja Merino Sock 3ply (80% SW
merino, 20% nylon, high twist, 300 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn.
Shown in colors Afrikan tähti (MC), Jet (CC1) and Rubelliitti (CC2).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3-3-3 [4-4-4] 4-5-5 skeins of MC,
1-1-1 [1-1-2] 2-2-2 skeins of CC1 and 1 skein of CC2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 705-800-930 [1010-1085-1205]
1310-1470-1615 yrds / <a name="_Hlk44075004">650-730-850 [925-995-1105]
1200-1345-1480 m</a>,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC1: 250-265-280 [290-305-350]
365-395-420 yrds / <a name="_Hlk44075021">230-240-255 [265-280-320] 335-360-385
m</a>,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC2: 130-140-155 [170-180-200]
205-220-240 yrds / <a name="_Hlk44075037">120-130-145 [155-165-180] 190-205-220
m</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) -
40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer
to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">24 sts x 30 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">23 sts x 33 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after
blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4
(3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-90514352485347373592021-02-22T08:51:00.007+02:002021-02-22T08:51:49.096+02:00Calm<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The book isn't just about cardigans and pullovers as next up, we have a dress called Calm.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBlMPOanAxknxENlYgT1rdDev4PtyH80tJcfjnxTvrGsfIByYYPRPQq6JpnHSsUrxFiVxcDpKo6aEIAObKjxMSvVL3RfF06q_3TuPBjlYg_EeB6U5gykYZWbaI_ZbbEFHgTpDwAj_ir5y/s2048/calm-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBlMPOanAxknxENlYgT1rdDev4PtyH80tJcfjnxTvrGsfIByYYPRPQq6JpnHSsUrxFiVxcDpKo6aEIAObKjxMSvVL3RfF06q_3TuPBjlYg_EeB6U5gykYZWbaI_ZbbEFHgTpDwAj_ir5y/w640-h426/calm-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calm-8">Calm</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 2.75 and 3.0 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Aara Liina, 314 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/calm-2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Calm is a relaxed and chic dress that gets its name from the lotus flowers adorning the yoke and hem.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIoJb-p-lcQjIqHIelV-9kk4wsaLrszP7YcWMhnpElnwI0Ww5ah2u3IJXEPOgqQ2tZ_MJ6dai6Ghixa2RI_1GuJvuRHIeHYn6goJ9uQ3mIU8tDiYzYcbBv0Gw6YXz74DwfXPCmTNJR6uc/s2048/calm-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIoJb-p-lcQjIqHIelV-9kk4wsaLrszP7YcWMhnpElnwI0Ww5ah2u3IJXEPOgqQ2tZ_MJ6dai6Ghixa2RI_1GuJvuRHIeHYn6goJ9uQ3mIU8tDiYzYcbBv0Gw6YXz74DwfXPCmTNJR6uc/w640-h426/calm-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The dress is worked seamlessly top-down. It has a round yoke and contrary to many other colorwork yokes out there, here the colorwork is a narrow stripe going round the yoke.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqobTsXKMKB_EDFzpkdZSt-rc6XAgQAe6GW2zwtFpsYEyDhmCfv1b6q0nJ_mF7ZphJ-BitWbAxq5jNo1ZsDQlL31hckp8WzqxD0peXHIz2HzqCcuSUlF6qJDlA_Xo4TShwCiTfTJ7YsPkr/s2048/calm-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqobTsXKMKB_EDFzpkdZSt-rc6XAgQAe6GW2zwtFpsYEyDhmCfv1b6q0nJ_mF7ZphJ-BitWbAxq5jNo1ZsDQlL31hckp8WzqxD0peXHIz2HzqCcuSUlF6qJDlA_Xo4TShwCiTfTJ7YsPkr/w426-h640/calm-4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lotus flowers of the yoke are repeated on the hem, after which the colors change places and the rest of the hem is worked with the dark contrast color.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gjpTQd7sgIYvd0_6mY1qsy3GkLrjiJltJepM4cpNqHEJC11RGa5DtGr-_y42DkjJ_y8_ctYjmPVBGsc8wnl2BZk3xc45JgkJvuT-PiICppl2Rui_VyNSYq-RXFbUnW9C5CbZv9UwvOdV/s2048/calm30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gjpTQd7sgIYvd0_6mY1qsy3GkLrjiJltJepM4cpNqHEJC11RGa5DtGr-_y42DkjJ_y8_ctYjmPVBGsc8wnl2BZk3xc45JgkJvuT-PiICppl2Rui_VyNSYq-RXFbUnW9C5CbZv9UwvOdV/w426-h640/calm30.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The dress has 3/4 length sleeves and waist shaping. The waist decreases are worked on the sides from the underarm to the waist and the hip increases are worked evenly around the hem.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qvm2aD7rP2afnL_lL300WKOARfgfHlxVVl0HIIu9gfbf8pxShv6ig6eBp3h0v2OjFTWYrenkpM1RYS9OmA8D2ZL47UjdjX8ymfZ4bnOdZiO6hMbiCe4bXQVwrCY3stQK0Z0T3r8Vgl82/s2048/calm18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qvm2aD7rP2afnL_lL300WKOARfgfHlxVVl0HIIu9gfbf8pxShv6ig6eBp3h0v2OjFTWYrenkpM1RYS9OmA8D2ZL47UjdjX8ymfZ4bnOdZiO6hMbiCe4bXQVwrCY3stQK0Z0T3r8Vgl82/w640-h426/calm18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa0o4R8hs7Ct7xDiH0CkGvqjUiB9JdS0lNt9zBrk9W2Gb6oaNB4-jh-VtgJbKU7COAs3j_aNxmWxlZTa7NDYJ_GXs9S2m0GphuU0pzCQLvYHrSzdQVxWQrlUIytHqKgoayLBa4sNetQPv/s2048/calm12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa0o4R8hs7Ct7xDiH0CkGvqjUiB9JdS0lNt9zBrk9W2Gb6oaNB4-jh-VtgJbKU7COAs3j_aNxmWxlZTa7NDYJ_GXs9S2m0GphuU0pzCQLvYHrSzdQVxWQrlUIytHqKgoayLBa4sNetQPv/w640-h426/calm12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I chose Aara Liina for this design which is a lovely blend of alpaca, silk and linen. The linen especially makes this a wonderfully light summer dress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGouv6F050ghAXsnYbxWckPik93a5jbRzY56RUSOsn0SVN3j7TMAu1HRKWn5do54-Xish6ZVGScVc2hgx0MUrYFxmq0e9fZTvvoSRndsIgkyrmqxGx0lZ0a1wT85XEtJehPIQip4b4WaS/s2048/calm19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGouv6F050ghAXsnYbxWckPik93a5jbRzY56RUSOsn0SVN3j7TMAu1HRKWn5do54-Xish6ZVGScVc2hgx0MUrYFxmq0e9fZTvvoSRndsIgkyrmqxGx0lZ0a1wT85XEtJehPIQip4b4WaS/w472-h640/calm19.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves at one of my favorite swamps, Tunturiaapa at Pyhä fell.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This dress is meant to be worn with
positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.5’’ / 9 cm positive ease at bust
circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished
measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Bust
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> <a name="_Hlk40538136">34.25-35.75-37.75-40.75
[42.25-43.75-47-49.75] 54.25-57.75-61.5-68.25’’ / 85.5-89-94.5-102
[105.5-109-117.5-124.5] 135.5-144.5-153.5-171 cm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Aara Liina (50% alpaca, 25% linen,
25% silk, 400 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors Koru
(MC) and Jalo (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 4-5-5-6 skeins of
MC and 1 skein of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 1020-1080-1185-1250
[1320-1400-1490-1570] 1740-1825-1950-2240 yds / 935-990-1085-1150
[1210-1285-1365-1440] 1595-1675-1785-2055 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 235-250-270-280
[290-300-320-335] 360-375-385-435 yds / 215-230-245-260 [265-275-295-305]
330-345-355-395 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm) -
40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size if you prefer
to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">22 sts x 34 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and color work worked in the round on the bigger needles
(after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-36952597635894619762021-02-21T10:00:00.001+02:002021-02-21T10:00:06.022+02:00Juxtaposition<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">And now, we get to talk about a sweater that make my statistician-code monkey heart sing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvEOuJRkSpR0NOX0D0UcjjS8lJBWGCIbhrXlo0h_qu80BFYAI8Wzu1mmOC3iVDJxmaO7oI8eFo6AS93DBL-CcwDYv4y3P-aaVTnJHg_rDMITJQMlLqfyWJAvp8hkZpJ9qD4BMflM3KN5M/s2048/juxtaposition-1-jh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvEOuJRkSpR0NOX0D0UcjjS8lJBWGCIbhrXlo0h_qu80BFYAI8Wzu1mmOC3iVDJxmaO7oI8eFo6AS93DBL-CcwDYv4y3P-aaVTnJHg_rDMITJQMlLqfyWJAvp8hkZpJ9qD4BMflM3KN5M/w640-h410/juxtaposition-1-jh.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/juxtaposition-4">Juxtaposition</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 3.25 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Handu Merinosukkis, 340 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/juxtaposition" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Juxtaposition is an adorable, cropped sweater with geometric colorwork. The pullover is worked seamlessly top-down. It has a round yoke and an all-over colorwork pattern.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryOyNXrxmS1IcxYRC3LJ-gnDyX4RfsRbTkKnfl7o5pu_a-Ni43L7vvFawFYBlMpA6jCaiChp2aLBQDcs801_R2vTOElYuoBlUy9CTNGU3iF3WjfG2SBzBqgt8QR0o-lAXiKlDcp3ZrR9g/s2048/juxtaposition-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1358" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryOyNXrxmS1IcxYRC3LJ-gnDyX4RfsRbTkKnfl7o5pu_a-Ni43L7vvFawFYBlMpA6jCaiChp2aLBQDcs801_R2vTOElYuoBlUy9CTNGU3iF3WjfG2SBzBqgt8QR0o-lAXiKlDcp3ZrR9g/w424-h640/juxtaposition-7.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has long sleeves and no waist shaping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk0gMO2hthZzGGg-HiP67DViwTVlJJSOFM7azWUUpgnrVWv0RIA77IgUQNk_rGKjdDftfQx7SADfzLU9mfjVByExIaWDrj6uzrU9O19g1vZD-7lm0ZF_BjsXELn3gbjhbGbnfTQTTePMY/s2048/juxtaposition-2-jh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk0gMO2hthZzGGg-HiP67DViwTVlJJSOFM7azWUUpgnrVWv0RIA77IgUQNk_rGKjdDftfQx7SADfzLU9mfjVByExIaWDrj6uzrU9O19g1vZD-7lm0ZF_BjsXELn3gbjhbGbnfTQTTePMY/w426-h640/juxtaposition-2-jh.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because of the colorwork, there's no bust dart but you can easily lengthen the body of the sweater. The back of the neck is shaped with short rows before starting stranded knitting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOmXYbfZyTQKtYxDZEVJBIX0G-jrk8gGBhoS4YkG04kXDZgotp9ViuM_Lr_fuY7fCwIYZ8zok8eq7RCio1MMn2Ql2Ldmss63LBdrMbgu2u6r1TzwmEC5y770-bw3Cp2jolV4K7L6c_vbD/s2048/juxtaposition-5-jh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOmXYbfZyTQKtYxDZEVJBIX0G-jrk8gGBhoS4YkG04kXDZgotp9ViuM_Lr_fuY7fCwIYZ8zok8eq7RCio1MMn2Ql2Ldmss63LBdrMbgu2u6r1TzwmEC5y770-bw3Cp2jolV4K7L6c_vbD/w426-h640/juxtaposition-5-jh.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can use a separate main color and contrast color but the look of the sample was achieved using a monochromatic gradient set, starting main color from the light end and contrast color from the dark end.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSq76DfnQQobUg2kMc8IrlzBM6Sx301EVXVRAP93jUkO-X0Of6KfK5157SVcWQUf-d2xrp3hqe7QccFQVTLIfboRi2Y8x6uS3S_AaQ5eQMweWnG9xEecD7RTiFEZe61dlAmIvc97frcVN8/s2048/juxtaposition37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2035" data-original-width="2048" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSq76DfnQQobUg2kMc8IrlzBM6Sx301EVXVRAP93jUkO-X0Of6KfK5157SVcWQUf-d2xrp3hqe7QccFQVTLIfboRi2Y8x6uS3S_AaQ5eQMweWnG9xEecD7RTiFEZe61dlAmIvc97frcVN8/w640-h636/juxtaposition37.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were some rounds on the hem and top of the sleeves where the gradient colors met and I couldn't really tell them apart but a yarn guide ring helped me out a lot. The hazzle was also definitely worth the trouble as the gradient effect is amazing. I can't get enough of how beautifully the main color glides from the white neckline to the black cuffs and the contrast color from black to white.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jUgdFKMai5slCLH-TmEYjsc25ig8Cio5QnhKUFix2a6yW2gzwvU6YAR1bAbHHLbnH9S9o-gTH8FTOoCg3tjOULNxYL-lQS6UQcxtxXbtCKa4RMs6DJYUnV5lPMBYql2fqhhLFBo5mA5K/s2048/juxtaposition8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jUgdFKMai5slCLH-TmEYjsc25ig8Cio5QnhKUFix2a6yW2gzwvU6YAR1bAbHHLbnH9S9o-gTH8FTOoCg3tjOULNxYL-lQS6UQcxtxXbtCKa4RMs6DJYUnV5lPMBYql2fqhhLFBo5mA5K/w444-h640/juxtaposition8.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCf6gjmoJIGtpvBOyUAxfGO55UwTCpbyJdgIR_weHcl8bEnpWJELpoR6tVwtwym2VG6iEFa9TL0Hz3l5a_Z1lI-xaW-NR5Rv1oV2pzKruofJVQSD08E-MLEKfUCZC4jGYCBsJUwH5-klbo/s2048/juxtaposition23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCf6gjmoJIGtpvBOyUAxfGO55UwTCpbyJdgIR_weHcl8bEnpWJELpoR6tVwtwym2VG6iEFa9TL0Hz3l5a_Z1lI-xaW-NR5Rv1oV2pzKruofJVQSD08E-MLEKfUCZC4jGYCBsJUwH5-klbo/w426-h640/juxtaposition23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, how is this all related to me being a statistician and loving coding? I've often spoke in interviews of how I enjoy when I'm able to use my university skills in designing. You know, knitwear design is mostly about math with all the grading.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLIJF3X47g6rTDR_IgH_VRZkH36VRMyisqBuEYWIM0YbhHARKQkdirj4Qd-JIQDTdAqc3FaXgHxrfifAP0JOhd-V67Mz-_xzRvPVrX8FjlLfr55n5qZDWWPjMlsf5bqamgNt8WA7KRCXq/s2048/juxtaposition44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLIJF3X47g6rTDR_IgH_VRZkH36VRMyisqBuEYWIM0YbhHARKQkdirj4Qd-JIQDTdAqc3FaXgHxrfifAP0JOhd-V67Mz-_xzRvPVrX8FjlLfr55n5qZDWWPjMlsf5bqamgNt8WA7KRCXq/w640-h442/juxtaposition44.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2pGD1cpj43LBcQT6i2U3gggVtNoSeSobRqD3nk0xrpICu2n4Gdst1RztZEgxWtd2yczUrCyhVHe0nfgUc1PmXJvr2v_1rNLrmDVZ0DxSMWDrME5TEESBS_40LTJkfKrrdeTMCN5WobBX/s2048/juxtaposition15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2pGD1cpj43LBcQT6i2U3gggVtNoSeSobRqD3nk0xrpICu2n4Gdst1RztZEgxWtd2yczUrCyhVHe0nfgUc1PmXJvr2v_1rNLrmDVZ0DxSMWDrME5TEESBS_40LTJkfKrrdeTMCN5WobBX/w640-h426/juxtaposition15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Colorwork yokes are a beast of their own with interesting equations to solve. And this sweater has double the trouble with the all-over colorwork.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNewZ2dDhw4ZxouYFTQ6s5KzCokuYoi8mxuG8VP1PS17TrAttO22lSr3pb1f7RAlplayPskVz7I7rcZzSI8MEMyHZgqC5Qp7QXdhTBuTc8CEGTJ2apY7-acIlwVZ6rKk2Sr2t2UjNjIrE/s2048/juxtaposition36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1547" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNewZ2dDhw4ZxouYFTQ6s5KzCokuYoi8mxuG8VP1PS17TrAttO22lSr3pb1f7RAlplayPskVz7I7rcZzSI8MEMyHZgqC5Qp7QXdhTBuTc8CEGTJ2apY7-acIlwVZ6rKk2Sr2t2UjNjIrE/w484-h640/juxtaposition36.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It took a good while before I figured out how to solve how many stitches are needed to cast on in each size for the underarms so that the pattern continues un-broken once the sleeves are separated. And since I'm (not bad but) the worse coder of the two of us, I quickly shouted out to Hubby to come and code the equation as efficiently as possible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqt5CzWp-uDLtcKMyFKofCXFy05fvXwQahmyOlmOwbE8LIBzRiOjJ9Ai_YoTnG-m-eRd2BZF3ZSJIsINJjamFYi4is1Y8alvUonH0Oj6n8e9BcMiC5cWfPFO8L7XE6bcue5v1AUqK_KFnG/s2048/juxtaposition42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1497" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqt5CzWp-uDLtcKMyFKofCXFy05fvXwQahmyOlmOwbE8LIBzRiOjJ9Ai_YoTnG-m-eRd2BZF3ZSJIsINJjamFYi4is1Y8alvUonH0Oj6n8e9BcMiC5cWfPFO8L7XE6bcue5v1AUqK_KFnG/w468-h640/juxtaposition42.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3njRDLt0GUEAAGqUC-1vnRTnjnGph4bvo5SSOj1hKMuyl9llazgSm6-f1TFPJm2FyVUVQW65LQg-eOt8ygvmmWwbNyF816yMBfC9OoRsu93IXWxiReloWMohz20ujr8tMh4csRvNG8qB/s2048/juxtaposition33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3njRDLt0GUEAAGqUC-1vnRTnjnGph4bvo5SSOj1hKMuyl9llazgSm6-f1TFPJm2FyVUVQW65LQg-eOt8ygvmmWwbNyF816yMBfC9OoRsu93IXWxiReloWMohz20ujr8tMh4csRvNG8qB/w426-h640/juxtaposition33.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh, how I love it when the problems are solved and everything is coded. After that, all I need to do is to feed the gauge to our code, press enter and it prints out a perfect, error-free pattern in 12 sizes. This is the stuff I enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq-Rc-Jz2X70vFEThQKI9JVhWw0way21xyI3Nqb8dss-zF-ZpB574ijZVYrDRU7ASe8ybgJkNnXdSoZqA04Mogb-6_q_gUxkE-M9wWqfQLt4-mY4U16i4ex0_IeIyIICGdw95y3XjMTjg/s2048/juxtaposition58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq-Rc-Jz2X70vFEThQKI9JVhWw0way21xyI3Nqb8dss-zF-ZpB574ijZVYrDRU7ASe8ybgJkNnXdSoZqA04Mogb-6_q_gUxkE-M9wWqfQLt4-mY4U16i4ex0_IeIyIICGdw95y3XjMTjg/w640-h426/juxtaposition58.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Luckily for you alla, we've already solved all the math problems and you can just relax and enjoy knitting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-opCybK8-4vD1bGEBrpxaBLUkxO-c6n47o2HJRs-l2RbOprhgRIH880Z_iK0sqes7QxQ2pGSVPmlRYvckuxN_MT1Os_N-j13dP-lhoIytz4m1kdgvKjm4c5vjZvLQTIa9KBRUnZ1DWRK-/s2048/juxtaposition21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-opCybK8-4vD1bGEBrpxaBLUkxO-c6n47o2HJRs-l2RbOprhgRIH880Z_iK0sqes7QxQ2pGSVPmlRYvckuxN_MT1Os_N-j13dP-lhoIytz4m1kdgvKjm4c5vjZvLQTIa9KBRUnZ1DWRK-/w494-h640/juxtaposition21.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 2.25’’ / 6 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust and waist
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 32-34.5-37-39.5 [41.75-44.25-46.75-49.25] 54.25-56.5-61.5-66.5’’ /
80-86-92.5-98.5 [104.5-111-117-123] 135.5-141.5-154-166 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Handu Merinosukkis (75% merino, 25%
nylon, 210 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in a black and
white gradient set, starting MC from the light end and CC from the dark end.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4-4-4-4 [5-5-5-5] 6-6-7-8 skeins of
MC and 3-3-4-4 [4-4-4-5] 5-5-6-6 skeins of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 715-795-835-890
[935-1020-1080-1135] 1255-1360-1505-1645 yrds / 655-725-760-815
[855-930-985-1035] 1145-1245-1370-1500 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 600-665-700-745
[785-855-905-950] 1050-1140-1260-1375 yrds / 545-610-635-680 [715-780-825-865]
960-1040-1150-1255 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 3 (3.25 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long
circular needle and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">26 sts x 31 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in color work, worked in the round (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.</span></p><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-60992982985638494272021-02-20T10:00:00.001+02:002021-02-20T10:00:08.583+02:00Sprout<div style="text-align: justify;">And next up, Sprout pullover.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9oViihB-TUo61mKLLk1EoxEN50_mKZN03TjJUItytI8hIyRKzRmFg8hDg-K1YG_cLXqL0hbepEyqNbwohAOP3eqtr29fQvmB4DDSXPnNxDYQ5CYtqt31mECEClKU2jWZqjQLqYURiek_/s2048/sprout-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9oViihB-TUo61mKLLk1EoxEN50_mKZN03TjJUItytI8hIyRKzRmFg8hDg-K1YG_cLXqL0hbepEyqNbwohAOP3eqtr29fQvmB4DDSXPnNxDYQ5CYtqt31mECEClKU2jWZqjQLqYURiek_/w426-h640/sprout-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sprout-17">Sprout</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needles 2.75 and 3.0 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool, 290 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/sprout" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sprout is a simple sweater with sweet little sprouts adorning the yoke. This (and all the other designs in the book) have a separate chart for the bigger sizes to make sure the colorwork sits on the bust in the same way in all sizes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmKRUmDA0D8DmXSQk28BEF4fYIsVAw8IY4GB6y8fi2T5qXPM9OXrGxV69Zjr3FEOuHYZJkl3grCVaopyh7iThUlTwCrgKQaRy2-3NRg9FtTUfyysdzF0kzij0VArLW7N9sj7Z5fzltBYQ/s2048/_L3A0448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1372" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmKRUmDA0D8DmXSQk28BEF4fYIsVAw8IY4GB6y8fi2T5qXPM9OXrGxV69Zjr3FEOuHYZJkl3grCVaopyh7iThUlTwCrgKQaRy2-3NRg9FtTUfyysdzF0kzij0VArLW7N9sj7Z5fzltBYQ/w428-h640/_L3A0448.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has a round colorwork yoke and a fun zigzag pattern just before the hem ribbing. The hem is cropped, making this sweater the perfect pair for skirts and dresses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDLy_GcY4zu5wNT1VixqheL7PYIk6Mn3v46Tefk246C2ZOPsMyERUWqOZY0G1zJWa3TmRP3D2rMnnEiKY_FwKVVX5vUrcRQtsmYfJpFM7jZIyrcSO9dLr1RnTiAPPU6mbOEnA9MQB5qf0/s2048/sprout-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDLy_GcY4zu5wNT1VixqheL7PYIk6Mn3v46Tefk246C2ZOPsMyERUWqOZY0G1zJWa3TmRP3D2rMnnEiKY_FwKVVX5vUrcRQtsmYfJpFM7jZIyrcSO9dLr1RnTiAPPU6mbOEnA9MQB5qf0/w426-h640/sprout-5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I designed Sprout for Le Petit Lambswool which is airier and lighter than your typical fingering weight yarn. It makes the sweater really light to wear while it will still keep you warm.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllwc5o92opzp-zP8KSYJwM8wZqO91oiFtxbGZWvbiZF6fEIEaIqHGSsjyp9AtvEAQvGnnI_S-TEhWkl0muA0BgmDxKuv-lgx9kI4nK6plHivpR_lWBiBrL387fxfEePitKXoANBzHsrur/s2048/sprout-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllwc5o92opzp-zP8KSYJwM8wZqO91oiFtxbGZWvbiZF6fEIEaIqHGSsjyp9AtvEAQvGnnI_S-TEhWkl0muA0BgmDxKuv-lgx9kI4nK6plHivpR_lWBiBrL387fxfEePitKXoANBzHsrur/w426-h640/sprout-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was one of the samples I didn't have time to knit myself. In fact, even Laine team were crunching it pretty close to the deadline as they bound off the last stitches during the lunch break on our photoshoot day. We finished off the sweater with a streamer just before heading out to take the photos.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienSqB3ih6c7-RW6raohM8GodJxEXof42bl1uq0AYOphDojpz723tKKmIMEZWKuPym5q3hV-Y4NuFxZthPdClOqk4in5GfNz80RRuuZYIL8JlyD7bcyb9SvH4NTwb7bPwtEvSjCUjI38w4/s2048/_L3A0441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienSqB3ih6c7-RW6raohM8GodJxEXof42bl1uq0AYOphDojpz723tKKmIMEZWKuPym5q3hV-Y4NuFxZthPdClOqk4in5GfNz80RRuuZYIL8JlyD7bcyb9SvH4NTwb7bPwtEvSjCUjI38w4/w426-h640/_L3A0441.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm still not used to someone else making my sample sweaters. It feels funny to design a sweater and then only see it once it's finished. This time was a really positive surprise as I didn't know I would love the sweater so much. It will be one of my wardrobe's go-to sweaters once it comes back from the trunk show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8BQykJSIgKaM5u6zyQQWvqVAZ5rIl-_rrVbTObOwbAbbKZIw2ireU7V8Gqyjq3vzAmDR8LJ37fpN_4Y9l90JGcXwfwimLPn4hVbOnTUymM9GbsiCj4NRGGrri4TJaoAh1t4Ho7SqUYZy/s2048/sprout2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8BQykJSIgKaM5u6zyQQWvqVAZ5rIl-_rrVbTObOwbAbbKZIw2ireU7V8Gqyjq3vzAmDR8LJ37fpN_4Y9l90JGcXwfwimLPn4hVbOnTUymM9GbsiCj4NRGGrri4TJaoAh1t4Ho7SqUYZy/w640-h426/sprout2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSGCOIgjcglTet2JF8bVLnKWAOWVlrSi_4l9gDmdETE1xAzwAahz_ZPDi00IS0esiiWEvruFlxgXwKtk5rN2RFgb9GbpQKWHItBI1GF05059ozetExoVEs5d9wwJfueW9ifOCPxnCZqTp/s2048/sprout11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="2048" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSGCOIgjcglTet2JF8bVLnKWAOWVlrSi_4l9gDmdETE1xAzwAahz_ZPDi00IS0esiiWEvruFlxgXwKtk5rN2RFgb9GbpQKWHItBI1GF05059ozetExoVEs5d9wwJfueW9ifOCPxnCZqTp/w640-h497/sprout11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My favorite thing about this design is how the colors switch during the yoke as the sweater starts off with just the contrast color. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgFW_9DN8rglm5xEMIALlE825AtK-qSSv-C6elaNP0zXiAf4Z9E0xmk5tC-oR0dwbx4Ji1XTeEjfcxBX38gOuyU17_7o2hPVGbn_c939pf4JEeE6uQXeDj4GUDW8hGJ4FPyK4yGu98bk9/s2048/sprout4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgFW_9DN8rglm5xEMIALlE825AtK-qSSv-C6elaNP0zXiAf4Z9E0xmk5tC-oR0dwbx4Ji1XTeEjfcxBX38gOuyU17_7o2hPVGbn_c939pf4JEeE6uQXeDj4GUDW8hGJ4FPyK4yGu98bk9/w640-h426/sprout4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The neckline ribbing is folded double, giving a really neat finishing touch to the sweater.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA10NqRcecXlv5MX3Yn1EX1wDABEak1ZK_ch5AlEe84x1gKcSv3x1R4ocaZWlaNOmyBCVbmTcbYb5IXGDxDHn-uoCRVpfH808g-NkxcIku-UqxxbRnkGdaI09zvVlU0__lGbz3OsuFcn9/s2048/sprout5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1380" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA10NqRcecXlv5MX3Yn1EX1wDABEak1ZK_ch5AlEe84x1gKcSv3x1R4ocaZWlaNOmyBCVbmTcbYb5IXGDxDHn-uoCRVpfH808g-NkxcIku-UqxxbRnkGdaI09zvVlU0__lGbz3OsuFcn9/w432-h640/sprout5.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRXgfsnlJwgxL56y0sDbYGItdfSvtDWMo8riuabLpD91ETcCbivx6iBayQwPeE-U67fXLa98lR3cG2PeBw8qO33pgrg05IcwIN4B-KkqPV0W6YYcNlr8xMQ3W8kIC_i0UuHP6p9iH9r1a/s2048/sprout15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRXgfsnlJwgxL56y0sDbYGItdfSvtDWMo8riuabLpD91ETcCbivx6iBayQwPeE-U67fXLa98lR3cG2PeBw8qO33pgrg05IcwIN4B-KkqPV0W6YYcNlr8xMQ3W8kIC_i0UuHP6p9iH9r1a/w426-h640/sprout15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 4.75’’ / 12 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 35.5-37.25-40.25-42 [43.25-45.75-48-51.25] 56.25-59.25-63.5-68.25’’ /
89-93.5-100.5-105 [108-114-120-128] 140.5-148-158.5-170.5 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Biches & Buches Le Petit
Lambswool (100% wool, 248 m / 50 g), or other light fingering weight yarn.
Shown in colors The Dark Green Gray (MC) and Beige (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4-4-5-5 [5-5-6-6] 7-7-8-9 skeins of MC and
1-1-2-2 [2-2-2-2] 2-2-2-3 skeins of CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FI">MC:
1010-1070-1155-1195 [1275-1345-1405-1525] 1720-1815-2000-2205 yrds /
925-980-1055-1090 [1165-1230-1285-1395] 1575-1660-1830-2015 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC: 235-250-270-285
[310-335-345-380] 445-470-520-600 yrds / 215-230-250-260 [285-305-315-345]
410-430-475-550 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm) -
40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size if you prefer
to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">27 sts x 33 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round on the bigger needles
(after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, 3.0 mm crochet
hook, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-88561626402318346002021-02-18T10:00:00.003+02:002021-02-18T10:00:00.992+02:00Thistle<div style="text-align: justify;"> Next up is one of my personal favorites, Thistle cardigan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiw5jU-SxVd5RxltnHPp1CMBYui2WbYHsYsog2aBXt__ZumqEnnH3y_NUwv_Qk-v-pu54ubM47TnnHp2Xhhq6G92lNUvGEXiXy6ZLnoEkmvYFplr4Uv7piNahLOjy5kCOM7Qr5dr8thbI/s2048/thistle-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiw5jU-SxVd5RxltnHPp1CMBYui2WbYHsYsog2aBXt__ZumqEnnH3y_NUwv_Qk-v-pu54ubM47TnnHp2Xhhq6G92lNUvGEXiXy6ZLnoEkmvYFplr4Uv7piNahLOjy5kCOM7Qr5dr8thbI/w640-h426/thistle-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thistle-35">Thistle</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How: </b>Circular needles 3.25, 3.5 and 3.75 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Tukuwool Fingering, 330 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/thistle" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm the type of knitter that gets bored really easily. I can't stand endless amounts of stockinette or garter stitch. And so, I really truly love this cardigan I designed for the book as there's constantly something interesting happening.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GuOaU3djjvmz5n_OIlaj94AZQd5jcKxxJwnyAFujOFVpWMZ_MoPwKPVN2ydga-o-JiIM6SdXIeaRj5ZJjUDXCgtuDYpJ_NCBzmzF3Sboh0xGpb_4Hx1kBU0DW90gW5WQ2Qgyjn2fKIIk/s2048/thistle-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GuOaU3djjvmz5n_OIlaj94AZQd5jcKxxJwnyAFujOFVpWMZ_MoPwKPVN2ydga-o-JiIM6SdXIeaRj5ZJjUDXCgtuDYpJ_NCBzmzF3Sboh0xGpb_4Hx1kBU0DW90gW5WQ2Qgyjn2fKIIk/w426-h640/thistle-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thistle is traditional and stunning, all in one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMZBFn5RxEktF_ux_fKUJE6-JCFH9pFwgrxvV9tF8eMJVazOe6tkqrAvl6l7WOpXVoS1NWtMK02c0oxIVjWM1i9iPF9g44hbOYIRT9YBJvy0xsocHDc9wWBM86fPE-84dJ7s4g9TdyASC/s2048/thistle-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMZBFn5RxEktF_ux_fKUJE6-JCFH9pFwgrxvV9tF8eMJVazOe6tkqrAvl6l7WOpXVoS1NWtMK02c0oxIVjWM1i9iPF9g44hbOYIRT9YBJvy0xsocHDc9wWBM86fPE-84dJ7s4g9TdyASC/w640-h426/thistle-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a boxy cardigan with colorwork all over. It's worked seamlessly top-down. It's got long, close-fitting sleeves and a loose, boxy body without waist shaping. The shoulders are shaped with short rows.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-s8TMvZJou9eXIoPmzR29ndV_qdLOm-vlmCzBq7PJJ-Ha-6UWS1v-DsEfhC6cysLzTVPhw_ohv5LUFzYI9MfPhdf5zPhsfPEPtQ9BPN8MIOjARvLbkTt50KATItQKc_vPuHqLPsqf5WXR/s2048/thistle-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-s8TMvZJou9eXIoPmzR29ndV_qdLOm-vlmCzBq7PJJ-Ha-6UWS1v-DsEfhC6cysLzTVPhw_ohv5LUFzYI9MfPhdf5zPhsfPEPtQ9BPN8MIOjARvLbkTt50KATItQKc_vPuHqLPsqf5WXR/w426-h640/thistle-8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cardigan is worked in the round and both the front and arm holes are cut open once the body is finished. The cardigan is finished off with a shawl collar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTDrmL4r78bY_NJ4YGhPTHesszkqHnB0XGUljad7qFBhF7dOxhyl2axndCOvSDr6PLqwwzhP1IGLkgpypGs1V3x3koxt6X5gtFOdu8dv5zjZ_iw6VhjQ9kxg3iOB2nRFkhK5xd6UlMmUj/s2048/thistle-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTDrmL4r78bY_NJ4YGhPTHesszkqHnB0XGUljad7qFBhF7dOxhyl2axndCOvSDr6PLqwwzhP1IGLkgpypGs1V3x3koxt6X5gtFOdu8dv5zjZ_iw6VhjQ9kxg3iOB2nRFkhK5xd6UlMmUj/w426-h640/thistle-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cardigan will look a funny shape at the beginning of the project because after shaping the back shoulders, you will pick up stitches for the fronts, shape the front shoulders and then join in the round, casting on steek stitches between the fronts and between the front and back.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqdEBSqwsKNORcFrWh4Y7i99DEaw_BYTNP3COjHW7dRJvZEiHpd7fLuYyXNSNlPsXVWB4x3HJKwGAf4IEuddPvj1rkfEaE_kU3dQPpfQhb7-Bz0gxR89EIsQFuiW30dkWX-xVuTE-p_5q/s2048/Thistle25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqdEBSqwsKNORcFrWh4Y7i99DEaw_BYTNP3COjHW7dRJvZEiHpd7fLuYyXNSNlPsXVWB4x3HJKwGAf4IEuddPvj1rkfEaE_kU3dQPpfQhb7-Bz0gxR89EIsQFuiW30dkWX-xVuTE-p_5q/w426-h640/Thistle25.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRYYeFBvRpHEbMqE9CyiZQ2XXKT6hE8_riG3OmEyKQg9-x9TUN1bym8dq92i_KUXAEMO7O6D3MyOshMnexXdiC_PVspKLUDZ0GqNunNwQJ2fyObYOppM4C8E12OM_NJOOAS-8W7gVay9J/s2048/Thistle14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRYYeFBvRpHEbMqE9CyiZQ2XXKT6hE8_riG3OmEyKQg9-x9TUN1bym8dq92i_KUXAEMO7O6D3MyOshMnexXdiC_PVspKLUDZ0GqNunNwQJ2fyObYOppM4C8E12OM_NJOOAS-8W7gVay9J/w426-h640/Thistle14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rest of the body is worked in the round. While working the body, you will be increasing stitches at the front edges to shape the V-neck.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElFXJFT-kBtfVVwywuMAJReFPbBj2aKRNJAv9VvopOoXDqIrLZAPBhjGUnsDsoBW3n03lxVn8LxbtoSyX68aEbcNouKO0c-3dbTMFIwHzhadqe6xIgryn2JZxkSo-r032hYtM6PGf1Kae/s2048/Thistle17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElFXJFT-kBtfVVwywuMAJReFPbBj2aKRNJAv9VvopOoXDqIrLZAPBhjGUnsDsoBW3n03lxVn8LxbtoSyX68aEbcNouKO0c-3dbTMFIwHzhadqe6xIgryn2JZxkSo-r032hYtM6PGf1Kae/w640-h426/Thistle17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the body is finished, you will work the shawl collar and then cut the front open. Finally, you will steek the arm holes and pick up stitches to work the sleeves in the round.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJl52W-soemLJMgXNj00LwADPsBAFgwmtCLYkJ2Qd6xFxGXjl1ABKSNJP3Gi9-NjUhL0VH63AovypalOGQwwhIgie5uPxK9e3S9i-7UDzaRrtgdeuSpIKtY9KuI4N4RnoR-1Cu5SXsm88/s2048/Thistle30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJl52W-soemLJMgXNj00LwADPsBAFgwmtCLYkJ2Qd6xFxGXjl1ABKSNJP3Gi9-NjUhL0VH63AovypalOGQwwhIgie5uPxK9e3S9i-7UDzaRrtgdeuSpIKtY9KuI4N4RnoR-1Cu5SXsm88/w438-h640/Thistle30.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpkhiQkk6-EDSQys0PT5cadt7KyrDq6aNTlFHS_5UUGjp7Be9TJEAEITIHljLlqrnggXiykQk1HbhpYbSSv3qOKU1C4qb-Xa47lnG7leMEzxAuo0EANYPWdbhAeTDI8tUwieA-JCnblo9/s2048/Thistle28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpkhiQkk6-EDSQys0PT5cadt7KyrDq6aNTlFHS_5UUGjp7Be9TJEAEITIHljLlqrnggXiykQk1HbhpYbSSv3qOKU1C4qb-Xa47lnG7leMEzxAuo0EANYPWdbhAeTDI8tUwieA-JCnblo9/w426-h640/Thistle28.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the cardigan has an all-over colorwork pattern, I recommend taking bigger needles for the sleeves. Many knitters have a tighter gauge when working sleeves in the round and this can be pronounced when working stranded knitting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaQwOue7Hg46B0jTH2x-BHPyL-5pNZZ6wpXVggyQXxRKbpI-WuRF97iVW-dtDo99bR6P04byzusildGwueOqSRLKBasch4VlzW_hqU4GgK5xi4ixhrcdgLPZRw58pM2nsLGs6hlxGOaSu/s2048/Thistle18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaQwOue7Hg46B0jTH2x-BHPyL-5pNZZ6wpXVggyQXxRKbpI-WuRF97iVW-dtDo99bR6P04byzusildGwueOqSRLKBasch4VlzW_hqU4GgK5xi4ixhrcdgLPZRw58pM2nsLGs6hlxGOaSu/w640-h426/Thistle18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The colorwork pattern has a traditional feeling and with three colors, it's quite stunning. Yet, there are no rounds with all three colors, making this a relaxed colorwork project. The exciting part is with all the steeks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ieFLshFiDhxaQbAtaU1EWmaECKSvHNnfIRemHpZcduRFoLuJX8NbI3KCxfr1aHMOeMrkDx1ldevTmnwIsx9h3HPtJJ_BTUWrggPk9_lG2ILWGSWdK3Tdj6I9sZM19g-OLIsuJC1VhHoE/s2048/Thistle13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ieFLshFiDhxaQbAtaU1EWmaECKSvHNnfIRemHpZcduRFoLuJX8NbI3KCxfr1aHMOeMrkDx1ldevTmnwIsx9h3HPtJJ_BTUWrggPk9_lG2ILWGSWdK3Tdj6I9sZM19g-OLIsuJC1VhHoE/w640-h426/Thistle13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the booka and some we snapped ourselves last summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S [M-L-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This cardigan is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’ / 15 cm positive ease at bust
circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust and waist
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 35.25-38.5-41.5 [44.75-48-51.25] 57.5-60.75-64-70.5’’ / 88-96-104
[112-120-128] 144-152-160-176 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Tukuwool Fingering (100% Finnish
wool, 2-ply, 195 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors
Runo (C1), Selja (C2) and Sake (C3).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4-4-4 [5-5-6] 6-7-7-8 skeins of C1,
2-2-3 [3-3-3] 4-4-4-5 skeins of C2 and 1-1-1 [1-1-1] 2-2-2-2 skeins of C3.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">C1: 700-740-790 [890-1000-1090]
1230-1300-1455-1595 yrds / 640-675-720 [815-915-995] 1120-1190-1330-1455 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">C2: 390-410-435 [495-555-600]
680-720-805-880 yrds / 355-375-400 [450-505-550] 620-660-735-805 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">C3: 130-135-145 [165-185-200]
225-240-270-295 yrds / 120-125-135 [150-170-185] 205-220-245-270 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 3 (3.25 mm), US 4 (3.5 mm) and US
5 (3.75 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the biggest size
if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to
obtain the right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">20 sts x 28 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in color work worked in the round on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">6 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4
(3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-81699257872829152182021-02-17T10:30:00.001+02:002021-02-17T10:30:00.589+02:00Flower Power<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Next up is a retro inspiser cardigan called Flower Power.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXRtEfkOPk9z6YJSQvnf3BY_8WDCfLZwI3P4EH4dCP6hdzhGXEJCRCGGDGqLFChDmTNoqalcyKYWzlCKx52bFrPSLIc5aGZy2k6fxwYA3eGP-fTLmE69qalZHM5_1JifdC0Dd3YHZpt8A/s2048/flower-power-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXRtEfkOPk9z6YJSQvnf3BY_8WDCfLZwI3P4EH4dCP6hdzhGXEJCRCGGDGqLFChDmTNoqalcyKYWzlCKx52bFrPSLIc5aGZy2k6fxwYA3eGP-fTLmE69qalZHM5_1JifdC0Dd3YHZpt8A/w640-h422/flower-power-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What: </b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-power-63">Flower Power</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How: </b>Circular needle 4.5 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> Aara Maja, 396 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/flower-power" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Flower Power a classic cardigan with a sweet retro-inspired colorwork yoke. It has reminded many Finnish knitters of classic Arabia china.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbfDW1fClo0FGvyk2FTVCtA0mgZQSkE71zwPPTf83CmLjm1dw5cTidgvOXoU8-A8lWAjYFbsV0Pv_GncmpybTh7-Ox1naDUtlUijAg_ItIU186niT-Lq6TBrYs0eb70Mj-tSgYxpWrnZX/s2048/flower-power-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1349" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbfDW1fClo0FGvyk2FTVCtA0mgZQSkE71zwPPTf83CmLjm1dw5cTidgvOXoU8-A8lWAjYFbsV0Pv_GncmpybTh7-Ox1naDUtlUijAg_ItIU186niT-Lq6TBrYs0eb70Mj-tSgYxpWrnZX/w422-h640/flower-power-10.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cardigan is worked seamlessly top-down. It's worked in the round and steeked, i.e., cut open at the end.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsDmZLu8MlMSbYDrlSDRSP4tLMHyUJSs0KS8_dJoEJVFjKq1zysMlk1t4KCbOt_W3JXOeJLJwLZ_0PMfrNV0BykVQhZMEYX31wQ5RcCZOdphPlyROUMmP3sOTf9laviGG3zU2bm9LlfDR/s2048/flower-power-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsDmZLu8MlMSbYDrlSDRSP4tLMHyUJSs0KS8_dJoEJVFjKq1zysMlk1t4KCbOt_W3JXOeJLJwLZ_0PMfrNV0BykVQhZMEYX31wQ5RcCZOdphPlyROUMmP3sOTf9laviGG3zU2bm9LlfDR/w640-h456/flower-power-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The colorwork on Flower Power is worked with three colors. At the beginning of the yoke, the main color is light grey and at the bottom of the yoke the main color switches to light pink which is then used for the rest of the cardigan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegavV1KQiV6K_tMgOq4B1pBnR8TDNuAiZCgYR1F3rnXo0OWl30hWlfbk0GyV2rp2Pv5LeuggCSmJWB_IfuZP8L4FZWxbWGnMyniylImmUMm0ZXnTvIg0Hc7NTFw2daUzmc9-Ns4cRFcY0/s2048/flower-power-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegavV1KQiV6K_tMgOq4B1pBnR8TDNuAiZCgYR1F3rnXo0OWl30hWlfbk0GyV2rp2Pv5LeuggCSmJWB_IfuZP8L4FZWxbWGnMyniylImmUMm0ZXnTvIg0Hc7NTFw2daUzmc9-Ns4cRFcY0/w426-h640/flower-power-8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are only couple rounds on the yoke where you need to manage all three colors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9le8zyDijEnzWepF4V_phba0b81Eh45sZv822ymO1Mmf4j3GlnAtTGn-3STmA13K1H1ayAdHxkpBcwKfwKff0ic54f7xuRvO1hEalWrErJUPA2mL4zh1V54fn2YITeg8rIdKhwg9_54Vb/s2048/flower-power_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9le8zyDijEnzWepF4V_phba0b81Eh45sZv822ymO1Mmf4j3GlnAtTGn-3STmA13K1H1ayAdHxkpBcwKfwKff0ic54f7xuRvO1hEalWrErJUPA2mL4zh1V54fn2YITeg8rIdKhwg9_54Vb/w426-h640/flower-power_3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cuffs, hem, neckband and button bands are worked in corrugated ribbing. Since the cardigan is steeked, the button bands are worked just before cutting the front.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA3NZJbMV9t7tOb4B0JfVT-2l1UisXI6CgZPQYVnMcxlSSr6XCuxhp7zRglLTKaW7QjP-C8u3Y9svR_b8ayGGESjq92-PlcmC9juspFrmJKrNi92toqsBHWw_B4ijB7pCl_PK3Gg86aPD/s2048/Flower+power16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA3NZJbMV9t7tOb4B0JfVT-2l1UisXI6CgZPQYVnMcxlSSr6XCuxhp7zRglLTKaW7QjP-C8u3Y9svR_b8ayGGESjq92-PlcmC9juspFrmJKrNi92toqsBHWw_B4ijB7pCl_PK3Gg86aPD/w640-h426/Flower+power16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hem is cropped, making this cardigan an ideal pair for dresses and skirts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKylywCiYmnqC7BgxHQVDFruZ4VLutW5ZOyFiWthdpJGSb2MBXsj2jpAMdwdwpnbveddsR98eo2e5mSrANpQafJlRIcU7xV4NnkfJ7VcuFCtSaUaEvIYYcY_592uU0NuRwhFdWeVnbG1Z/s2048/Flower+power19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1528" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKylywCiYmnqC7BgxHQVDFruZ4VLutW5ZOyFiWthdpJGSb2MBXsj2jpAMdwdwpnbveddsR98eo2e5mSrANpQafJlRIcU7xV4NnkfJ7VcuFCtSaUaEvIYYcY_592uU0NuRwhFdWeVnbG1Z/w478-h640/Flower+power19.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sleeves a a bit of positive ease and the extra stitches are decreased just before the cuff ribbing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRtBy0am16BdeMQEdBdZCkMNVFSUgS92xKvCnDipqJMAQesnJV1Phj-hoSWcWwqupcOM9mubpQDgEJu2Ybi4TmO1CmWCKyWmv7NS3IDC-txHxTLJFrZ-Sa01o8VFC3QeW3qWHUiQ2321S/s2048/Flower+power29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1372" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRtBy0am16BdeMQEdBdZCkMNVFSUgS92xKvCnDipqJMAQesnJV1Phj-hoSWcWwqupcOM9mubpQDgEJu2Ybi4TmO1CmWCKyWmv7NS3IDC-txHxTLJFrZ-Sa01o8VFC3QeW3qWHUiQ2321S/w428-h640/Flower+power29.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I can never get enough of this old-fashioned romantic vibe. And I especially love that I got to design this cardigan for handdyed Finnish wool.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRF2cpEuIBVEuCMgCJfzC_Lun_k7eOV0EO4nRZReAg2YyYo0Xa2fL0vQV0HwupEn1se6KkqSdu5EBQFVk6XhMUstADegPXupdNfpvX4Pys5_1zHAKs1Bq2XlTWWN7-upOn2BjgY0doMao/s2048/Flower+power24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRF2cpEuIBVEuCMgCJfzC_Lun_k7eOV0EO4nRZReAg2YyYo0Xa2fL0vQV0HwupEn1se6KkqSdu5EBQFVk6XhMUstADegPXupdNfpvX4Pys5_1zHAKs1Bq2XlTWWN7-upOn2BjgY0doMao/w640-h426/Flower+power24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwHLCWMnQqNEvZVzmVC3qCpNhZ8qZcQ0HYq0B_kHpuP0tHMfK777pcylFBMiRoo-MTPhEkUhpKx8LnEKN4s5r0JE8W0s61wSGKc2vu1XrUOMUgxOHeZMfH2PtQXy9gpLA8sWwsLVZtGLA/s2048/Flower+power11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwHLCWMnQqNEvZVzmVC3qCpNhZ8qZcQ0HYq0B_kHpuP0tHMfK777pcylFBMiRoo-MTPhEkUhpKx8LnEKN4s5r0JE8W0s61wSGKc2vu1XrUOMUgxOHeZMfH2PtQXy9gpLA8sWwsLVZtGLA/w640-h426/Flower+power11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we have snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.75’’ / 10 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished
measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust and waist
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 34.75-36.5-39-41.75 [43.5-44.5-48-50.75] 56-58.75-63-67.5’’ /
86.5-91-98-104.5 [109-111-120-126.5] 140-146.5-158-169 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Aara Maja (100% Finnish wool, 220 m
/ 100 g), or other DK weight yarn. Shown in colors Ilta (MC), Pisara (CC1) and
Kirsikka (CC2).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3-3-3-3 [3-3-3-4] 4-4-4-4 skeins of
MC, 1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-2] 2-2-2-2 of CC1 and 1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-1] 2-2-2-2 skeins of
CC2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC: 490-505-535-560
[590-665-710-740] 765-810-885-955 yrds / 450-460-490-510 [540-610-650-675]
700-740-810-875 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC1: 185-185-190-215
[225-230-240-255] 275-285-330-360 yrds / 170-170-175-195 [205-210-220-235]
250-260-300-330 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC2: 185-190-190-195
[210-220-235-240] 245-260-285-300 yrds / 170-175-175-180 [190-200-215-220]
225-240-260-275 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 7 (4.5 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long
circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">18 sts x 23 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and colorwork, worked in the round (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">6 stitch markers, 6 buttons (1’’ /
2.5 cm diameter), tapestry needle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093748007285339586.post-69693382670876011332021-02-16T15:00:00.001+02:002021-02-16T15:00:06.079+02:00Mohair Fudge<p style="text-align: justify;">Right after signing the publishing deal for Strands of Joy, I headed to a yarn shop, nurja, run by friends. I grabber a handfull of their beautiful handdyed yarn for designing. I didn't have to ponder for long before I was ready to cast on for this wonderful mohair silk cloud.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQGPB8U7zMDhtWm-RyE5KiSEQ0LodAs6wnEuZEt1tqT-gQ7wUo8dwDsIMyInfslVwmInxZGLZrSa2OSN2jRy8Xq_76wYN39b0UyfJLUiPECiZCUQBmWrR0fx4QxDddnu-Z3iFGC1fQHsG/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQGPB8U7zMDhtWm-RyE5KiSEQ0LodAs6wnEuZEt1tqT-gQ7wUo8dwDsIMyInfslVwmInxZGLZrSa2OSN2jRy8Xq_76wYN39b0UyfJLUiPECiZCUQBmWrR0fx4QxDddnu-Z3iFGC1fQHsG/w640-h424/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mohair-fudge">Mohair Fudge</a> / Own pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How:</b> Circular needle 4.0 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>From:</b> nurja merino single + nurja mohair, 460 g</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/annaj0hanna/mohair-fudge" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="24" data-original-width="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlM6uJGC3R2919rtpEKSruHRBBH_1dQBmgiVjN_eQklVfkiNYblpMn5Ibc4YMOqGVuVIRSwxBy46QfHnS4GqyYYZ92zIWvWkA4FaenQGS7oSek1NDA8NuBy85rwetymNP66GEdI_R58mW/s0/rav.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wearing this sweater really feels like wrapping yourself in a soft cloud.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkrgHKi7vta850JD0u_iigDAQFr2j24ovPanHeDavc60v9Gp5CZiduhkvMy4oNjT6m57BD3PMvL3KVjRy0VJrFUsYX-0X2OwNps-iCaMIvqxLl0I2Gfq77_qlJSmxybuG1WAFmSXcsj4G/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkrgHKi7vta850JD0u_iigDAQFr2j24ovPanHeDavc60v9Gp5CZiduhkvMy4oNjT6m57BD3PMvL3KVjRy0VJrFUsYX-0X2OwNps-iCaMIvqxLl0I2Gfq77_qlJSmxybuG1WAFmSXcsj4G/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeMEvivBTs0X2NAz8J99qSflFYB0FVMO1i2lW3roKrerVo7rw0UOcUhSopyopbV-HBGE8zHQ4M-IVMw-f6yvbHJQbg2CaEPOfZHehvbvN_KNzGNf6R9nhq2JxQbVuyB7MDTSk5nJncq4t/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeMEvivBTs0X2NAz8J99qSflFYB0FVMO1i2lW3roKrerVo7rw0UOcUhSopyopbV-HBGE8zHQ4M-IVMw-f6yvbHJQbg2CaEPOfZHehvbvN_KNzGNf6R9nhq2JxQbVuyB7MDTSk5nJncq4t/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater gets its beautiful texture from merino and mohair silk held together.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7kTWkhvZTgoF0_RefIQibFeTHfu88bXMPZVhI-9CiPhqAI7Hk8UXdTWSm6_s4fjKDTQhUkcnWDI_H5ng__cJMYpQDPShP3yoClxVs13rcSfR4Y6o6xDn2cYqfeWOzSHAnCStRhFc7RHA/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1331" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7kTWkhvZTgoF0_RefIQibFeTHfu88bXMPZVhI-9CiPhqAI7Hk8UXdTWSm6_s4fjKDTQhUkcnWDI_H5ng__cJMYpQDPShP3yoClxVs13rcSfR4Y6o6xDn2cYqfeWOzSHAnCStRhFc7RHA/w416-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-15.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYkz6x-l7N2TcSzqPbtocN1AjpgHT4xXXOudi_NH7uGOW8gTm6-6toFryPT6cgwJwBogQbsfcPQCcMhub8awoI_ttIDCwVRgtCv9DEUD7tUrEeQdJ5QgUFC767XoNaOs95A-2wvl_MXAU/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYkz6x-l7N2TcSzqPbtocN1AjpgHT4xXXOudi_NH7uGOW8gTm6-6toFryPT6cgwJwBogQbsfcPQCcMhub8awoI_ttIDCwVRgtCv9DEUD7tUrEeQdJ5QgUFC767XoNaOs95A-2wvl_MXAU/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater starts from the top of an airy brioche cowl worked with two strands of mohair silk and continues with a round round colorwork yoke with one strand of mohair silk held together with merino singles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeLTAEIWfQ3FMdWfskgHH7VWd9uqL9n0FDrl96UeNcZF6lzWP6CdX7qAcuw3zE_mWwnEFWXwQfedT0ADwPZsIY0BLT12hEfdUrMngEqn62FRNlRm6Tmt_H0ef8WhFvEzcj9R1Yraavaw2/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeLTAEIWfQ3FMdWfskgHH7VWd9uqL9n0FDrl96UeNcZF6lzWP6CdX7qAcuw3zE_mWwnEFWXwQfedT0ADwPZsIY0BLT12hEfdUrMngEqn62FRNlRm6Tmt_H0ef8WhFvEzcj9R1Yraavaw2/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2qZmSZPFGTh7TOfl3jLyeHC9upGJbBN7CQnNxr9DHXKzLbx3rCce6w0njxGIRQ6jUD2RRt0Glmr_LIxjoow_diO_YvYqPG6oMaQcOcSafe52pn9sRpMC323e-Rv-WENXXNKWMdtmHjJ4/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2qZmSZPFGTh7TOfl3jLyeHC9upGJbBN7CQnNxr9DHXKzLbx3rCce6w0njxGIRQ6jUD2RRt0Glmr_LIxjoow_diO_YvYqPG6oMaQcOcSafe52pn9sRpMC323e-Rv-WENXXNKWMdtmHjJ4/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater has long sleeves and a sligthly A-line body with a cropped, slit hem. The sleeves are extra long on purpose so you can either let them gather at the wrist or fold the ribbing over.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2Sa_4uW-LIvMnMiFVjoMu9LZSikjvhVyCzhVi9-o4Jr9hRMK2mWCQEjna3_EUI24D5Vfqg5f2IGAZ6mhqwTSJ8dkuc7XNbUDyGMBmpCCwg9hKHeuPqupQydTtkvrHM20nr5wOv7hVsj3/s2048/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2Sa_4uW-LIvMnMiFVjoMu9LZSikjvhVyCzhVi9-o4Jr9hRMK2mWCQEjna3_EUI24D5Vfqg5f2IGAZ6mhqwTSJ8dkuc7XNbUDyGMBmpCCwg9hKHeuPqupQydTtkvrHM20nr5wOv7hVsj3/w426-h640/laine_annajohanna_mohairfudge_sk-17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The abstract colorwork pattern on the yoke reminded me of toffee swirling in hot water and hence, I named the design Mohair Fudge.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs1beFb7BebiJZddZTydndcFEHcVUI2jsDsyqXT0zVneOGJm33nLOqT-DoUV4M83Un242KWg25QjvexttTmer3oHIVZPdXjcFHPzwRZSWgGgVMuDuq0dRDiX0uwSmMiOWhyphenhypheng7eav97EKa/s2048/mohair+fudge11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1418" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs1beFb7BebiJZddZTydndcFEHcVUI2jsDsyqXT0zVneOGJm33nLOqT-DoUV4M83Un242KWg25QjvexttTmer3oHIVZPdXjcFHPzwRZSWgGgVMuDuq0dRDiX0uwSmMiOWhyphenhypheng7eav97EKa/w444-h640/mohair+fudge11.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZBpunXrICKrV2By6yH7MoqctzLMQlc3Nrvd4RlwzwremoSrSvVt1SGFFWuwUZ8eP2Xa7uouuaW7sIiTChr9rCorge8CAsSf0bJObERox5isLELaRMETNMFssCRJ-sBuRmIMYHQicc6zh/s2048/mohair+fudge14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1384" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZBpunXrICKrV2By6yH7MoqctzLMQlc3Nrvd4RlwzwremoSrSvVt1SGFFWuwUZ8eP2Xa7uouuaW7sIiTChr9rCorge8CAsSf0bJObERox5isLELaRMETNMFssCRJ-sBuRmIMYHQicc6zh/w432-h640/mohair+fudge14.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find all the info on the design below. Some of the photos were taken by Laine for the book and some we snapped ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Size<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL]
2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This sweater is meant to be worn
with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 7’’ / 18 cm positive ease at
bust circumference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finished measurements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Bust
circumference:</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> 38.5-39.75-41.5-45 [46.5-48-50.5-54.5] 58.5-61-65.5-71’’ /
96.5-99-103.5-112.5 [116.5-120-126.5-136.5] 146.5-152.5-163.5-177.5 cm<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Nurja Merino Single (100% SW merino,
single-ply, 366 m / 100 g) and Nurja Mohair (72% mohair, 28% silk, 420 m / 50
g), or other fingering and lace weight yarns held together. Shown in colors
Marmori (MC) and Meripihka (CC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3-3-3-3 [3-3-4-4] 4-5-5-5 skeins of
fingering weight MC, 3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 5-5-5-5 of lace weight MC, 1 skein of
fingering weight CC and 1 skein of lace weight CC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yardage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC, fingering weight: 925-970-1035-1095
[1155-1200-1295-1390] 1550-1650-1800-1925 yrds / 845-890-950-1000
[1055-1098-1185-1270] 1420-1510-1645-1760 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">MC, lace weight: 1215-1265-1345-1380 [1470-1525-1620-1735]
1905-2015-2175-2300 yrds / 1110-1155-1230-1260 [1340-1390-1480-1585]
1740-1840-1985-2100 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC, fingering weight: 140-150-160-165
[165-170-180-190] 210-220-230-240 yrds / 135-140-145-155 [155-160-170-175]
195-205-215-225 m,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">CC, lace weight: 135-140-145-155
[155-160-170-175] 195-205-215-225 yrds / 120-130-135-140 [140-145-155-160]
180-185-200-205 m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Needles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">US 6 (4.0 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long
circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves
with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gauge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">22 sts x 28 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm
in stockinette stitch and color work, with both yarns held together, worked in
the round (after blocking).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Mistral; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Other<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.</span></p><p></p></div>Anna Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902800156536137468noreply@blogger.com1