New Pattern: Boysenberry

This adorable waist-length cardigan was brought to my mind by the designs of the 1950’s, when accentuating a tiny waistline was the fashion. The allover lattice pattern and seed stitch accents are simple and striking. The collar flows into the front bands, which are folded back and sewn at the waist edge, creating two small pockets. The pockets may not be truly useful for holding anything other than your hands, but for me, that’s all they really need to do.

The pattern is available at Tangled Magazine or Ravelry for $6.50.

SIZES
To fit bust size 32 (36, 40, 44)"

YARN
Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/1.76 oz [50 gm]: Color 157 boysenberry; 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins.

NEEDLES
Size US 5 [3.75 mm]: straight
Size US 3 [3.25 mm]: straight

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers
2 stitch holders
tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts and 38 rows = 4” [10 cm] in lattice pattern on size 5 needles
13 sts and 24 rows = 2” [5 cm] in seed st on size 3 needles

Arabella Pattern

It's officially spring and the weather has been great. But it's never too early to start knitting your next sweater for winter. Or you can knit this sweater in a lighter yarn such as cotton and wear it during cool summer nights or early fall.

Arabella takes advantage of the gathering effects of smocking and ribbing to cinch in the waist of the sweater. The square neckline complements the diagonal lines of the smocking, while the slightly blouson sleeves add an element of curviness in contrast to the neckline.

This is the second pattern I am self-publishing. It is available as a PDF for purchase through Ravelry for $7.00. I hope you like it!

SIZES
Finished bust size 27 (30, 34, 37, 41, 44, 48, 52)” / 68 (77, 86, 95, 104, 113, 122, 131)cm
Length 19.75 (20.75, 21.5, 22.25, 22.75, 23, 23, 23.25)” / 50.5 (53, 54.5, 56.5, 58, 58.5, 58.5, 59)cm

YARN
Cascade Yarns Wool 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 220 yards [201 meters]/100 grams): Color 9429 Mossy Rock; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.

NEEDLES
Size US 5 [3.75 mm]: straight and 16” circular
Size US 7 [4.5 mm]: straight

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers
2 stitch holders
tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on size 7 needles
20 sts and 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] in k1, p3 rib on size 5 needles

Ruffled Mini Skirt Pattern

Spring is here and it's the perfect time to knit yourself a mini skirt with a fun flirty ruffled edge. This skirt is knit in the round from the waist down so you can try it on as you go. Since I hate seaming, the elastic waistband is encased as you knit the skirt. Two options are providing for finishing the ruffle, one of which also requires no seaming.

SIZES
The waist measurements are for a low waist as opposed to true waist, so pick the measurement closest to where you would wear the skirt.
To fit low waist: 24.5[27, 29, 31, 33, 35.5, 38, 40]inches / 62[69, 74, 79, 84, 90, 97, 102]cm
Length: 12.5[12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5]inches / 32[32, 33, 34, 35.5, 37, 38, 39.5]cm

YARN
600[630, 670, 700, 730, 760, 790, 830]yd / 550[580, 610, 640, 670, 700, 730, 760]m Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton

NEEDLES
1 24-inch US #5/3.75mm circular needle
1 24-inch US #6/4mm circular needle

NOTIONS
24.5[27, 29, 31, 33, 35.5, 38, 40]inches of 1.5-inch wide elastic
10 stitch markers
safety pin or other individual stitch marker
contrasting waste yarn 42[44, 46, 48, 51, 53, 55, 57]inches long
tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 25 rows to 4 inches stockinette stitch on US #6 needles

This is the first pattern I'm self-publishing. It is available as a PDF for purchase through Ravelry for $5.00. I hope you like it!