Whisper and Featherweight - Knitting Sleeves in the Round

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!

Kindred Knits Auto Vest

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

Attention LYS - Announcing Wholesale Patterns!

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.