knitbot, by Hannah Fettig

I have been meaning to write up a tutorial on knitting sleeves in the round for some time.  The fact that I have not done this yet, well, I’m going to go ahead and blame it on the pregnancy.

Anyway, this morning I was reminded of it when I read this post by Sophy.  After going through each possible method for knitting the sleeves, she tells us why the magic loop method worked best for her.

Here’s her finished Featherweight cardi - so pretty!

My prefered method is using two circular needles.  You do still have joins, but atleast there are only 2, instead of the 3 or 4 you have if you use dpn. In my experience it is much easier to avoid laddering at these joins with the 2 circulars.

Here are two excellent videos by knitting genius Cat Bordhi on how to successfully knit on 2 circulars.  She has tons of other cool videos - check them out!

Say hello to automobile cuteness!

Three vintage inspired cars zoom across the front of this basic childs vest, designed using Louet’s Gems in Sport Weight - it’s superwash, people!  The cars were knit using wee bits of Louet Gems, but you could certainly use any scrap sport weight yarn you had rolling around the bottom of your yarn bins.

Fast, cute, a sure crowd pleasure at the next baby shower!

Sizes
Child’s 18 mos (2, 3, 4) years

Finished Measurements
Chest: 23 (24, 26, 28)”
Length: 12 ½ (13 ¼, 14, 14 ¾)”
Armhole Depth: 6 (6 ¼, 6 ½ , 6 ¾)”
Body to Armholes: 6 ½ (7, 7 ½ , 8)”

Yarn
1 (2, 2, 2) skeins Louet Gems Sport
(100% Merino Wool, 100g, 225 yds) in
Linen Grey [MC]
Small amount Louet Gems in each of the
following colors:
Bright Red [CC1]
Ginger [CC2]
Pewter [CC3]
Black [CC4]

Needles
US 5  (3.75mm) circular needles, or size
needed to obtain gauge
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles

Supplies
Stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry
needle

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10cm) in pat
using larger needles

Sample size fits 18 months.

$3.95

I am pleased to announce that Deep South Fibers will be distributing print copies of my patterns!  If you are a LYS and are interested in carrying knitbot patterns, you can get in touch with Donna here.

If you are at TNNA this weekend, stop by and see them in person- they have my Featherweight Cardigan if you want to see it up close, along with a new release pattern, a kids vest which I will post here after the weekend.  You can also stop by the Kelbourne Woolens booth to see the Yoked Cardigan and the Ribbed Pullover Vest.

Thank you, all you wonderful knitters, for supporting me so that I can continue to do what I love.

My apologies for the lack of posts lately.  It turns out knitting and nausea are not the best of friends.

Now that I’m in my second trimester things are looking up!

Not a lot of knitting to report.  I did knit Kate Davies Owelet sweater out of Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool.  Very fun to watch the owl’s appear!  I’m actually going to skip the buttons, I like my owl’s subtle.

I have been trying to finish the handful of unfinished sweaters I have going.

The Tangled Yoke Cardigan is the one I’m tackling currently.

There will be some new designs in the near future.

I love seeing how much everyone is enjoying knitting Featherweight, and also Whisper.

I want to create another lightweight garment for y’all.  This time I’m going to kick it up to sport weight, using the beautiful Fresco by Classic Elite Yarns.

We will see what this becomes…

Introducing a pullover vest with flattering lines, available in sizes 2T - Women’s XXL.

Designed using the luxurious Road to China by The Fibre Company, this vest makes a stunning statement, especially in a color like Garnet!  Want to whip a vest up for summer?  The 18 x 24 gauge allows for a variety of yarns to be used.  How about Rowan Handknit Cotton?

Come fall, treat yourself to a luxury yarn like Road to China.  I can also suggest a few yarns most of us probably have in our stash, Cascade 220 or Berocco Ultra Alpaca.  Whatever your yarn of choice, this vest is a fast knit and good addition to any wardrobe…even a child’s!  I will have a sample to show off soon in 2T…

Sizes
Girl’s 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10, Girl’s 12/Women’s XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Sample fits 36 chest.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 23 (25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”
Length: 12 (13.5, 15, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)”

Yarn:
4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins The Fibre Company Road to China WW (65% Baby Alpaca, 10% Cashmere, 10% Camel, 15% Silk, 50 g, 69 yds) in Garnet

Needles:
US 7 (4.5mm) 24-32″ circular needles and set of 5 dpns or 16″ circular
US 8 (5mm) 24-32″ circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Supplies:
Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Gauge:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10cm) in St st using larger needles

$3.95