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My friend Alana, otherwise known as Never Not Knitting, has just released beautiful new printed copies of her patterns.
She has provided me with six of them to giveaway to one of you!
Leave a comment and I will randomly select a winner
Friday, September 24th.
The patterns included are:
Thanks to Alana for providing the patterns!
pssst...you might want to head over to her blog, too. She's giving away all 13 patterns over there!
We have a dreadful cold working it's way through our house this week. It is tough having a baby who can't breathe through his little nose! Sleepless nights to say the least.
Here is a peaceful image I was able to capture now that my little guy is finally slumbering.
(Quince's Lark in Petal)
Sweet dreams, everyone.
The Interweave Weekend preview is up.
That's my sweater on the cover!
photos copyright of Interweave Press
It's the Mariner's Pullover, sized for little babies all the way up through women's sizes.
It's knit in one piece, and then you seam the arms and sides. I'll post more details later.
Here's the info from Interweave:
Finished Size 23 (24½, 26½, 29, 31½, 35½, 39, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" chest/bust circumference. Sweaters shown measure 23" and 35". First 5 sizes are designed for children as foll: to fit 6–12 months (12–18 months, 2–4 years, 6–8 years, 10–12 years), and 6 largest sizes are designed for adults. Yarn Classic Elite Soft Linen (35% linen, 35% wool, 30% alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Shown in #2250 Inca gold and #2285 Cathay. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) buttons, ½" diameter. Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 40 rows = 4" in half linen st.
My precious Tree Lined Cardigan! I've had this in the works for years and it needed a good home.
Information from Interweave:
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼". Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each. Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons. Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
