We just finished Venlig, a new store sample! Venlig is a simple raglan knit from the top down in one piece with a little funnel neck. We made it with two strands of super soft, Drops Melody held together, so it’s super cozy but also airy. Drops Melody is a brushed alpaca yarn, which has the texture of a bulky mohair but the softness of baby alpaca (seriously, it feels like a cloud). We used 10mm/US15 needles, so it works up fast and easy, with little fuss (see notes below about needle size). If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.
Notes
Our tension came out a bit looser than expected. We made size 1, but it measures 43″, so it fits size 2. When I swatched, I got 10 sts/4″, but Erica got 9 sts/4″ in the finished sweater …. so do a little swatch before you start to make sure your sweater comes out the size you want! We used 8mm/US11 & 10mm/US15 needles, but if you’re finding your tension is looser, go down a size to 7mm/US10.75 & 9mm/US13 needles.
If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.
I just noticed the Ashley Lillis is retiring from knitting design and her entire library of previously knitting patterns are going away and are for sale for $7 (that’s seven bucks for all of them … it’s a steal). Ashley focuses her designs on basic garments that are suitable for inexperienced knitters. She offers lots of free YouTube video tutorials to guide you through the project. Her instructions are incredibly clear, the patterns are well written, and the video support is amazing. You can read more about her career shift and the pattern collection HERE (or watch her YouTube video HERE).
This easy pullover sweater is a project for the beginner knitter and fun for the more advanced knitter. The chunky yarn and larger needles make this quick and fun so you can cozy up in this oversized knit sweater in no time.
Size
Finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in OR 93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 118, 126, 134, 142, 150.5) cm.
The sweater is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 7 in/18 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired.
Everyone needs a classic V-Neck cardigan to complete the wardrobe. This simple top-down raglan cardigan has a simple V-neck with gorgeous wood buttons. You can wear it open with your favorite tee underneath or wear it as a pullover on its own. The Hillside cardigan is knit with chunky yarn and larger needles so it knits up quite quickly. It’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced as well.
Size
finished bust size of 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) in OR 84.5 (95, 105, 115, 125.5, 135.5) cm.
The cardigan is intended to have about 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 38 in/96.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 3.5 in/9 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired. You can try on the cardigan as you go.
The Open Trails Sweater Vest is a fun, quick knit that’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced. The vest can be worn on its own or over your favorite t-shirt, dress, or collared shirt. It’s knit in the round from the bottom up, divided for the fronts and backs, and then seamed at the top. The collar and armhole ribbing are picked up and knit in the round.
Size
Finished bust size of 35 (38.5, 41.5, 45, 48, 51, 54.5, 57.5) in OR 89.5 (97.5, 105.5, 114, 122, 130, 138, 146) cm.
Intended to have about 3-5 in/7.5-13 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease.
I’ve eyeballing some of the prettiest sweater from LE KNIT on Ravelry this week … she designs delicious sweaters with simple shapes and elegant colourwork. The Rosie Sweater and Facet Sweater are making my hands itch to knit! Combine Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk to make these delicious tops.
Rosie Sweater by LE KNIT
Who doesn’t appreciate a bouquet of roses? The Rosie Sweater has simple, wearable elegance!
Construction The sweater is worked top down. First, work the upper part of the back piece from the slanted shoulders and 9 cm down on the back. Then, pick up stitches for the upper part of the front piece along the slanted shoulders on the back piece. Once the upper part of both the back and front pieces are completed, stitches are picked up for the sleeve tops on each side and the yoke is worked in the round with raglan increases. Body and sleeves are then worked separately. Finally, stitches are picked up along the neckline, and the neckband is worked in rib.
Note
The entire sweater is worked with two strands of yarn, 1 of each quality. Wash and block the swatch before measuring the gauge.
Make sure the gauge is the same in width (21 sts in 10 cm /4“), whether you knit in single colored stockinette stitch or colorwork pattern. Use a larger needle for the colorwork if the colorwork is tighter than the stockinette stitch. I recommend the larger needle size if you are unsure about your gauge.
Size
Rosie Sweater is designed to have approx. 20-32 cm 7.75-12.5” of positive ease. The sweater is designed with a large amount of positive ease in the smallest sizes and gradually less positive ease in larger sizes. Rosie Sweater is shown with approx. 30 cm 11.75” of positive ease, meaning the sweater is shown on a model with a bust circumference that is 30 cm 11.75“ smaller than the sweater’s bust circumference. The length is measured at the center back excl. the neckline.
(XXS/XS) S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL/4XL) 5XL
Finished Bust Circumference: (103) 114 (126) 137 (149) 160 cm OR (40.5) 44.75 (49.5) 54 (58.75) 63 inches
Length: (54) 55 (55) 57 (58) 59 cm. OR (21.25) 21.75 (21.75) 22.5 (22.75) 23.25 inches
I love the mod, classic 60s style of the Facet Sweater … so simple, so gorgeous!
Facet Sweater is a raglan sweater with a small, graphic pattern. The pattern uses three colors but is worked with only two colors at a time. Floats are kept short, making it easy to knit. Since you don’t need much of the contrast colors, Facet Sweater is perfect for using up leftover yarn. You can also play with the pattern and use more than two colors.
We’ve restocked Drops Alpaca for the season and I thought I’d share some Alpaca-Inspiration and some great projects I’ve seen on Ravelry made with it.
Drops Alpaca is a great sportweight, 100% alpaca yarn. It knits beautifully on its own, held double, or held with a strand of laceweight mohair (like Drops Kid-Silk) or an aran weight brushed alpaca (like Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk). I’m still knitting up my little swatch sweaters, testing the tension on different needles and with different yarns. When you blend you can match the colours closely or choose a contrast to get a marl going on!
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PetiteKnit No Frills Sweater
Details
The No Frills Sweater is a simple raglan sweater with neckline shaping at the front. The fit is slightly oversized, but the wide rib edges and the shorter length give the sweater a feminine silhouette. The No Frills Sweater is worked from the top down, which makes it easy to try it on along the way, so you can customize it to fit your body and end up with the perfect sleeve and body length for you. If you want to make sure that the rib neck edge keeps it shape over time, you can sew a thin elastic thread along the edge. Start by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size gives you the correct gauge.
Size
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 100 (104) 108 (114) 120 (130) 137 cm OR [39¼ (41) 42½ (45) 47¼ (51¼) 54 inches]
Sleeve circumference: 36 (39) 41 (44) 46 (46) 47 cm OR [14¼ (15¼) 16¼ (17¼) 18 (18) 18½ inches]
Length mid back: 52 (54) 55 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm OR [20½ (21¼) 21¾ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ inches]
Hold 1 strand of Drops Alpaca with another strand of something fuzzy like Drops Kid-Silk for a lighter knit, orDrops Brushed Alpaca & Silk for a heavier, denser fabric. You’ll need approximately 1050 (1050) 1260 (1260) 1470 (1470) 1470-1680 m of each yarn.
The Cumulus Blouse is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with two strands of thin mohair/silk yarn held together throughout. The design has a deep rounded V-neck. All edges are finished with i-cord.
Size The Cumulus Blouse is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.
The Oslo Hat is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. The first part of the hat is worked on a 40 cm [16 inches] circular needle, while the top of the hat is worked either on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.
Size
Sizes: baby (child) junior small (junior large) adult S (adult M) adult
Measurements: Fits head circumference 47-48 (49-50) 51-52 (53-54) 55-56 (57-59) 60-63 cm OR 18½-19 (19¼-19¾) 20-20½ (20¾-21¼) 21¾-22 (22½-23¼) 23½-24¾ inches
We made a Sophie Hood! This hooded scarf was one of the most popular projects last winter, and its going to continue to be a people pleaser again this year. Sophie Hood is similar to the simpler Sophie Shawl, but it has a hood to keep you warm when the wind blows up. It’s great for people who don’t like hats because they mess up their hair. It’s also a great gift for anyone who wears a ceremonial head covering and a conventional hat doesn’t work.
We used one strand of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday held with another strand of Drops Kid Silk. The combination creates a soft, fuzzy texture that also has some density and warmth to it. I prefer to choose two colours that are close together to create depth and dimension.
We made a size small, but I feel that the scarf ends are a bit short, and I think the medium or large is the way to go.
Construction
The Sophie Hood is worked in one piece from tip to tip. It is worked flat, back and forth, in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The hood is shaped using increases and decreases, and its back is sewn together at the end, using mattress stitch along the back of the neck.
Size
We made size S. The hood section is the same for all sizes, but the length is different depending the size you make. You can see pictures of the different sizes in the Pattern on Ravelry.
Sizes: S (M) L
Length from hood to tip: approx. 102 (128) 154 cm [40¼ (50½) 60¾ inches]
Depth of hood: approx. 24 (24) 24 cm [9½ (9½) 9½ inches]
If you’re reluctant to knit with two strands together, try a yarn like Drops Air, that is already fuzzy. If you want a yarn that changes colour by itself, try Berroco Wizard.
TheFelix sweaters by Amy Christoffers are great options for transitional seasons! They knit up fast on larger needles, and you can use a cotton or cotton blend to make them for end of summer/beginning of fall days that are a little warm but also a little chilly.
My favourite yarn would be the Berroco Remix Light, because it has a soft, tweedy texture, but no wool.
Try any of the following machine-washable yarns:
Cotton/Silk/Linen Blend: Berroco Remix Light (2 strands held together) ON SALE UNTIL END OF AUGUST
The Felix Pullover is a cropped, top-down raglan with an eyelet motif incorporated into the raglan increases. This was designed to be the perfect sweater to wear layered over tunics and dresses though I find it is well suited to high waisted pants as well. I suggest putting all the stitches on waste yarn and trying the sweater on before you begin the ribbing to be sure you have a length you will like and will enjoy wearing.
Notes
I found the neckline is a bit wider than a traditional crew neck. If you want to eye-ball it as you go, try casting on with a provisional cast-on, skip over the ribbing, start with the stocking stitch, and then go back and try it on before you complete the neck ribbing. If you want to make the neck-opening smaller, you can do a round or two of decreases to reduce the neckline, then finish the neck ribbing.
I don’t think you need to do a tubular cast-on for this sweater, unless you really love an extra stretchy neck-line. The neck is wide enough that it doesn’t need a stretchy cast on.
Size
Selecting the correct amount of ease is a very personal, please choose a size based on your own preferences, a range between 2 to 10” of ease is suggested for this garment.
If choosing to knit this with less ease for a more fitted look please review the measurements on the schematic and consider adding more length to the body and plan your yarn purchasing accordingly.*
Finished bust circumference: 39 (43 ½, 48, 52 ½, 57)”Shown in second size, worn with 7” of positive ease.
Gauge
14 stitches x 20 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
Yarn Options
You’ll need 600 (640, 775, 865,960) metres or 650 (700, 850, 950,1050) yards of a yarn that knits at 14 to 15 sts/4″ in stocking stitch.
You can alternatively use 1200 (1280, 1550, 1730,1920) metres of a DK weight yarn (2 strands held together).
The Felix Cardigan cropped top down raglan cardigan with an eyelet motif incorporated into the raglan increases. This was designed to be the perfect sweater to wear layered over tunics and dresses, I like it with waisted pants as well. I suggest putting all the stitches on waste yarn and trying the sweater on before you begin the ribbing to be sure you have a length you will like and will enjoy wearing.
The cardigan version is written to be worked back and forth in rows, the neck is shaped with short rows, the body and sleeves are divided after the yoke shaping. The body is worked back and forth in rows, the sleeves are worked in the round. The body of the cardigan is 1” longer than that of the Felix Pullover – please note the body can be made any length but plan to purchase more yarn.
Notes
I found the neckline is a bit wider than a traditional crew neck. If you want to eye-ball it as you go, try casting on with a provisional cast-on, skip over the ribbing, start with the stocking stitch, and then go back and try it on before you complete the neck ribbing. If you want to make the neck-opening smaller, you can do a round or two of decreases to reduce the neckline, then finish the neck ribbing.
I don’t think you need to do a tubular cast-on for this sweater, unless you really love an extra stretchy neck-line. The neck is wide enough that it doesn’t need a stretchy cast on.
Size
Selecting the correct amount of ease is a very personal, please choose a size based on your own preferences, a range between 2 to 10” of ease is suggested for this garment.
If choosing to knit this with less ease for a more fitted look please review the measurements on the last page and consider adding more length to the body and plan your yarn purchasing accordingly.*
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We finished the Cloud Sweater in this super pretty pink … and it might be the perfect three-season sweater (fall-winter-spring). We made it with Drops Air in a pretty light pink, which is great all year but maybe fits nicely with the early spring.
Construction
Cloud Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked back and forth while german short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Then each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening.
Size
We made size XXS. It’s designed to be worn with extra ease, the smallest size starts at a 40″ bust.
Ease: Cloud Sweater is designed to have approx. 25 cm [9¾ inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes.
Just a heads up, we will be CLOSED Family Day, Monday February 17
Mohair Gallant
We just received a restock of Drops Yarns (including some really pretty new colours in Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK, Drops AIR, and Drops KID-SILK), so I thought it’s the perfect time to share Mohair Gallant by Caidree, which I think will make a great mid-season sweater. Mohair Gallant is knit on 4.5mm/US7 needles with two strands of Drops KID-SILK held together, making it light and airy, something that can be worn over a tank-top or a tee-shirt, or if it’s cold a long-sleeved tee. Since the two strands are held together, you can choose the same colour, or you can combine two different colours and marl or blend them. When you hold together two colours that are close to each other it creates a greater depth of colour, especially with fuzzy yarns like mohair or alpaca.
I think this would also be a great sweater made with a single strand of Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK, which can be a great alternative to knitting with mohair. Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK knits to a slightly heavier tension, so you should plan to knit a size smaller in the pattern.
Caidreedesigns great, simple sweaters, knit in the round. For two thicker, faster version of this sweater you can skip to the bottom of this post.
Description
The Mohair Gallant is a medium lace weight advanced beginner, top down, raglan sweater knitting pattern. It is simple and airy, classic cropped sweater, perfect to wear with high waisted jeans and over dresses. It features a mock neck and it is framed with an i-cord edge around the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem. Worked using two strands of silk mohair yarn held together in the round in stockinette stitch all the way through. Intended to be worn with at least 5 cm of positive ease. The pattern is written in American knitting terms.
Sizes
Bust size of the finished sweater with 5 to 10 cm of positive ease built into the patternis
XS 33.5″ (S 35.5”, M 39.5”, L 43”, XL 47”, 2XL 51”, 3XL 55”, 4XL. 59“, 5XL 63”) inches
XS 85 (S 90, M 100, L 110, XL 120, 2XL 130, 3XL 140, 4XL 150, 5XL 160) cm
Model is wearing size M on 93 cm bust.
Gauge 20 stitches by 28rows = 4”/10cm using size 4.50mm/US7 needles in stockinette stitch, in the round after washing and blocking.
We just finished a PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse as a store sample … perfect for the cooling weather!
The Cumulus Blouse was originally designed with 2 strands of a lace weight kid mohair held together, but I was curious to see if it could be done a bit more simply with a single strand of Drops Brushed Alpaca and Silk, which is a very soft brushed alpaca. We made the second size, which called for about 6 balls, but in the end we used less than 5 balls of Drops Brushed Alpaca and Silk, so you might have an extra ball – better to be safe than sorry!
You can also use 2 strands of Drops Kid Silk held together, which offers lots of opportunities for playing with colour! You could choose two colours that are close together to create a depth of colour, or pick a higher contrast to make something more marled and tweedy looking. Of course, you can also go with two strands of the same colour for a classic look.
Construction
The Cumulus Blouse is worked in the round from the top down in stockinette stitch. The design has a deep rounded V-neck, and all edges are finished with i-cord.
Size
The Cumulus Blouse is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm 35½ inches around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 102 cm [40¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 12 cm [4¾ inches] of positive ease.
Brume is a simple, kinda body, very cozy pullover … a perfect piece to throw on over a tee on cool spring and autumn days, or all winter. The pattern is the PERFECT tension to knit with Drops Air … you can see a stunning one below, knit up in pink byMeganKB – it’s stunning!
Description
This sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style), beginning with the folded collar. I love how a folded collar gives more structure to the high neck, while also keeping the collar from being too tight on my neck. (I don’t know about you – but I get very uncomfortable if clothing squeezes against the front of my throat. The structure of this collar keeps my neck warm, without the restrictive feeling of a classic turtleneck!) After knitting the yoke, you will separate the sleeves and place them on hold while the body is finished. The sleeves are then returned to the needle, picking up stitches for the underarm for a totally seamless sweater!
