Elemental Boatneck

Interweave released their Summer 2009 preview today. The issue hits newstands May 5.  I designed the Elemental Boatneck using Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy, one of my favorite yarns.

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater measures 38", modeled with plenty of positive ease. Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 154 yd [142 m]/50 g): #017 vivid green, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 26" circulars (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 26" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 38 rnds/rows = 4" in linen st on larger needle; 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

Call for Sample Knitter

Help!  I am looking for an experienced knitter with references who has knit samples for yarn shops or designers in the past.  If you are interested and available to knit something in the next 20 days or so, please e-mail me: hannahfettig@gmail.com Thank you!

Update: Wow, thanks for everyone who answered the call!  I have found someone, and I am so relieved!!!

Featherweight Cardi Tutorial: Part 1

Featherweight is worked from the top down. Increases are made on every right side row until you are ready to divide the sleeves from the body.

Here is how I made my increases:

M1: lift the bar between the stitch just worked and the stitch you are about to knit from back to front.  Then knit through the front of the stitch.  One stitch increased.

NOW, for all you perfectionist knitters out there, yes, you can also M1 by lifting the bar from front to back and knitting through the back of the stitch.  Depending on which way you lift the bar, the stitch will slant in one direction or another.  Here is where I make a confession: I am lazy sometimes.  There, I said it!  So in the case of this much loved cardi, I worked all my M1's the way I described above.

If you would like to be a more perfect knitter than I, here is some additional help.

For an increased stitch that slants slightly to the left, lift the bar from back to front and knit through the front of the stitch.  Work this increase 1 st after the marker.

For an increased stitch that slants slightly to the right, lift the bar from front to back and knit through the back of the stitch. Work this increase 1 st before the marker.

Next tutorial: tips for working sleeves in the round