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Transitional Felix Sweaters: Perfect for Autumn

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The Felix 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:

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Felix Pullover

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.

A person wearing a brown knitted sweater with a round neckline, styled with a loose, comfortable fit. The individual is slightly turned to show the side view of the sweater, which features a ribbed hem and eyelet details at the shoulders.

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

A person wearing a brown knitted sweater with a wide neckline and raglan sleeves, viewed from the back.

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).

Try any of the following yarns:

For a soft & fuzzy version, try holding together one strand of Drops Air AND one strand of Drops Kid-Silk:

Other Materials

A cropped brown sweater hanging on a hanger, featuring a round neckline and long sleeves, with raglan seams and an eyelet motif.
A person wearing a cropped purple cardigan with buttons, layered over a blue dress, showcasing a delicate eyelet motif.

Felix Cardigan

Construction

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.

A woman wearing a cropped, knitted cardigan with buttons, styled over a long, flowing dress, poses with one hand in her hair.

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.*

  • Finished bust circumference (with overlapped front bands): 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

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Yarn Options

You’ll need 640 (730, 820, 915, 1000) m or 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100) yards of a yarn that knits at 14 to 15 sts/4″ in stocking stitch.

You can alternatively use 1280 (1460, 1640,1830, 2000) metres of a DK weight yarn (2 strands held together).

Try any of the following yarns:

For a soft & fuzzy version, try holding together one strand of Drops Air AND one strand of Drops Kid-Silk:

Other Materials

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Stylish Carbeth Sweaters for Transitional Seasons

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The Carbeth sweaters 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:

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Carbeth

Carbeth is a wide, cropped sweater with simple lines and a deep roll neck. It’s swift and straightforward to knit, and a great sweater for beginners.

Construction

The sweater is knitted from the bottom up, and begins with an inch of rib, after which it is worked straight to the underarms (length can be added here to make the sweater less cropped, if required). Two sleeves are worked, then body and sleeves are joined together to be worked in the round. The yoke is shaped by decreasing stitches at an even rate from the body only, and, when the correct depth is reached, the stitch count is reduced further for the neck. A deep ribbed roll neck is then worked to complete the sweater.

Size

This sweater is intended to be wide, cropped, and to hang slightly bell-like from the shoulders. To fit as shown, it should be knitted with at least 10cm / 4in positive ease at the bust. Pick the size at least 10cm /4in above your actual bust measurement, and if in doubt, select the next size up. Length can easily be added to the sweater to make it less cropped. Shown in the first size with 12.5cm / 5in positive ease.

  • Finished bust circumference: 93 (101.5, 110.5, 122, 133.5, 142, 151, 162.5) cm / 36½ (40, 43½, 48, 52½, 56, 59½, 64) in.
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Yarn Options

You’ll need 990(1100, 1210, 1320, 1430, 1540, 1650, 1760)m of DK yarn (2 strands held together), OR 495(550, 605, 660, 715, 770, 825, 880)m of bulky weight yarn.

See this tutorial about calculating yarn quantities when adding extra length

Try any of the following yarns:

Other Materials

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Carbeth Cardi

Carbeth Cardigan is a cropped cardigan with simple lines and a structured ribbed collar.

Construction

The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up, and begins with an inch of rib, after which it is worked straight to the underarms (length can be added here to make the cardigan less cropped, if required). Two sleeves are worked, then body and sleeves are joined together to be worked in one piece. The yoke is shaped by decreasing stitches at an even rate from the body only, and, when the correct depth is reached, the stitch count is reduced further for the neck. Button bands are worked, then the neck rib is picked up, folded over and joined to the inside of the garment. Finally, an i-cord bind off and i-cord buttonholes add a neat finish to the front edges. Where one number is given this applies to all sizes.

Size

This cardigan is intended to be wide, cropped, and to hang bell-like from the shoulders. To fit as shown, it should be knitted with at least 10cm / 4in positive ease at the bust. Pick the size at least 10cm / 4in above your actual bust measurement, and if in doubt, select the next size up. Length can easily be added to the sweater to make it less cropped. Shown in the first size with 16.5cm / 6½in positive ease.

  • Finished bust circumference (with overlapped front bands): 98 (106.5, 114.5, 127, 138.5, 146, 155, 165) cm / 38½ (42, 45½, 50, 54½, 57½, 61, 65) in
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Yarn Options

You’ll need 1100(1210, 1320, 1430, 1650, 1760, 1870, 1980)m of DK yarn (2 strands held together), OR 550(605, 660, 715, 825, 880, 935, 990)m of bulky weight yarn.

See this tutorial about calculating yarn quantities when adding extra length

Try any of the following yarns:

Other Materials

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The discount is online and in-store, and it will be automatically be added at check-out, so you don’t have to jump through any extra hoops or remember to put in a discount code (this discount can NOT be combined with any other offers or discounts, including free shipping – you won’t be able to use another discount code when you check-out).

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Holiday Store Hours & Create a Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket This Summer

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A folded Hudson Bay inspired baby blanket featuring stripes of red, yellow, blue, and green laid on a bed with a blue quilt.
Photo: purlsoho

Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket

Does anything say Canada to Canadians more than the iconic Hudson Bay Blanket? It’s simple design is timeless and a hand-knit version would make for a super-special baby gift. The pattern is beginner-friendly (it’s just straight knitting), and makes a great low-brain activity, summer project. And it’s FREE, so that’s a bonus too!

Size

  • 34 inches wide and 39 inches long
  • NOTE: Garter stitch has a tendency to stretch, so your blanket will “grow” beyond these dimensions.

Skills

See our curated list of skills & techniques

  • Cast-on (long-tail/slingshot method)
  • Knit stitch
  • Bind off
  • Joining a new ball of yarn
  • Weaving in ends in garter stitch
A folded baby blanket featuring a cream background with colorful stripes in green, red, yellow, and blue, inspired by the Hudson Bay design.

Yarn Options

The Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket is made with worsted weight yarn, so you’ve got several great options to choose from! I’ve colour combined and art-directed the colours, so you don’t have to worry about which shades match and balance together – I’ve got you covered! Working with the palates available from each yarn line, I tired to create as many combinations that looked good as possible. I also tried to go for different aesthetics, the classics are closest to the iconic blankets sold by the Hudson Bay Company, and feature clearer, brighter colours. The subdued combos are a more modern, grown-up take on the hues, and are darker.

Cascade 220 Superwash

Cascade 220 Superwash is an affordably priced, machine washable Peruvian wool yarn. It’s soft enough for baby garments and blankets, knits easily, and has been a staple around here for a LONG time. If you aren’t into synthetics this is a great choice!

  • classic colours: six skeins of 817 Aran or 871 White, and one skein each of 251 Evergreen, 809 Really Red, 877 Golden, 1924 Midnight Heather
  • slightly darker colours: six skeins of 817 Aran or 871 White, and one skein each of 1950 Hunter Green, 893 Ruby, 877 Golden, 854 Navy.

Berroco Vintage

Berroco Vintage is a super soft, machine washable blend of wool, acrylic and nylon. It’s easy on the hands and the pocketbook, and is another very popular choice for babies and kids. This yarn is also a longstanding resident around here.

  • classic colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi or 5100 Snow Day, and one skein each of 5152 Mistletoe, 5151 Cardinal, 5121 Sunny, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • somewhat subdued colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi or 5100 Snow Day, and one skein each of 5193 Yukon Green, 51181 Ruby Heather, 5127 Butternut, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • grown-up heathered colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi or 5100 Snow Day, and one skein each of 5177 Douglas Fir Heather, 5181 Black Currant Heather, 5192 Chana Dal Heather, 51182 Indigo Heather.

Berroco Vintage Chunky

Berroco Vintage Chunky is a slightly thicker version of Berroco Vintage (above), and knits on 6mm/US10 needles. Because this yarn is thicker you’ll need to cast on about 25% fewer stitches (119 sts).

classic colours: six skeins of 6101 Mochi 0r6100 Snow Day, and one skein each of 6152 Mistletoe, 6151 Cardinal, 6121 Sunny, 61182 Indigo Heather.

Five bundles of Estelle Breeze cotton yarn in pastel colors: cream, green, coral, yellow, and blue, each with a label reading 'Breeze 100% Cotton'.

Estelle Breeze Cotton

You can also use Estelle Breeze to make a Cotton version in sorbet baby colours. Breeze is also thicker and works up on 6mm/US10 needles, so you’ll want to cast on 119 stitches.

sorbet colours: 01 Natural (6 skeins), 09 Aqua (1 skein), 06 Peach (1 skein), 07 Lemon (1 skein), 11 Sky (1 skein)

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PROJECT IDEA Wave Tee in Estelle Breeze

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Yay for textured yarns! The Wave Tee is designed with a nubbly, bulky weight textured yarn similar to Estelle Breeze, so it’s sure to work up fast.

Construction

The Wave Tee is worked seamlessly from the top down with a boat neck. Short rows are worked at the neck to raise the back. The yoke is shaped first with increases for the sleeves and then with raglan increases. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch. Sleeves are worked at the end, and instructions for either a short sleeve or a long sleeve are provided.

Note on Tension

Cotton yarn stretches when washed and with wear. Make a 5″ x 5″ swatch and wash and dry it before measuring your tension. If your tension is coming out tighter than the pattern’s gaugue (for exaple you are getting 13 or 14 sts = 4″) then go up a size in the pattern.

Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Finished Bust circumference: 87 (90) 95 (100) 107 (117) 125 (135) 142 (152) cm OR [34¼ (35½) 37½ (39½) 42¼ (46) 49¼ (53¼) 56 (59¾) inches]
  • Length mid back: 43 (44) 45 (49) 52 (54) 56 (57) 58 (60) cm OR [17 (17¼) 17¾ (19¼) 20½ (21¼) 22 (22½) 22¾ (23½) inches]
  • Ease: Designed to have approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.

Materials

For a SMOOTHER texture try holding 2 strands of Sandnes Garn Line together: 6(7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls (plus an extra 2+ balls if you want to add long sleeves).

For a TWEEDY texture try holding 2 strands of Berroco Remix Light together: 2 (2, 2 to 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls, (plus add an extra ball if you want to add long sleeves).

For a FUZZY texture (more a fall/winter thing) try Drops Melody and go up one size in the pattern: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls, (plus add an extra 2 balls if you want long sleeves).

To make a long-sleeved version purchase at least an extra 100g of yarn.

RESTOCKED Estelle Breeze Pure Cotton

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Estelle Breeze

Estelle Breeze is a deliciously soft chunky, machine washable cotton yarn. Made using one thicker ply and a finer thread combined, the texture makes this yarn perfect for baby items, blankets, slippers, or quick and comfy sweaters! It’s very affordable, and works up relatively quickly on 6mm/US10 needles.

Estelle is a local, family run, Canadian yarn & needles distributor. This yarn is imported directly to Canada from the mill.

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

Estelle Breeze is Perfect for our Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket (see below for pattern and colour suggestions).

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/125m (137 yds)
  • 6mm/US10 needles
  • 14sts = 10cm/4″
  • Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat.

Five new colours were introduced this year, and all are in stock right now.

Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket

Skill Level: beginner

Size :Approx 34” x 34” (86 x 86cm)

Materials

Gauge: 14 sts = 4”/10cm in garter stitch

Techniques

See our curated list of knitting skills for help with techniques

Carbeth Sweaters

I love the Carbeth series of sweaters by Kate Daives for Estelle Breeze. They’re uncomplicated knits with interesting shapes, and make a great cotton sweater for spring. Try using 6mm/US10 needles for the correct tension. Check out more great sweaters for this yarn!

Fifty Four Ten Stuido

Fifty Four Ten Studio makes great blanket patterns, and all their patterns are written for a multiple of sizes, from baby up to adult throws. The patterns linked are great for for Estelle Breeze, try swatching with 6mm/US10 needles.

Projects for Babies

Estelle Breeze is great for baby projects – it’s super soft and machine washable.

Projects for Kids

Estelle Breeze is also great for kids projects!

NEW Estelle Breeze Pure Cotton

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Estelle Breeze

Estelle Breeze is a deliciously soft chunky,machine washable cotton yarn. Made using one thicker ply and a finer thread combined, the texture makes this yarn perfect for baby items, blankets, slippers, or quick and comfy sweaters! It’s very affordable, and works up relatively quickly on 6mm/US10 needles.

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

Estelle Breeze is Perfect for our Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket (see below for pattern and colour suggestions).

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/125m (137 yds)
  • 6mm/US10 needles
  • 14sts = 10cm/4″
  • Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat.

Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket

Skill Level: beginner

Size :Approx 34” x 34” (86 x 86cm)

Materials

Gauge: 14 sts = 4”/10cm in garter stitch

Techniques

See our curated list of knitting skills for help with techniques