Edition 3

We received a big restock of Edition 3 from Schoppel this morning. We finally have all the colours back in stock.

Edition 3 is a DK weight yarn. 

Wait until you see how many projects you can make with this 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino! You’ll be addicted to the slow, gradual color change in each ball!

150m/164 yards on a 50 gram ball.

 

This is 2594. 

2598

2513

We knit The Shift with 3 balls of Edition 3 - one ball each of 3 colours. There are kits available on the website.

Alex spent some time in the store with me today and we put together kits for the cowl and made a Shift (Edition 3) display in the front room. A few of the kits are different colourways than what I’ve shown online. 

Here is a link to the 17 pages of The Shift from Ravelry that are knit with Edition 3. 

If you type a colour number in the search box it will show you the cowls that used that colour. This might help narrow down the colours you want to use. There are so many great colours in Edition 3.

I’m working on the decreases of my Traveler Cowl. This is Light Years and I love the colours. I’m hoping to have it finished for LYS Day. 

Don’t forget that I’m going to Chicago just after LYS Day to go yarn shopping. I’m so excited! 

Lynn’s Knitting

Joji Locatelli has a pattern called the Emery Vest and Pull. You can purchase it on Ravelry.

Emery is a timeless classic, with two versions: a sleeveless vest and a long-sleeved pullover. Both versions come in 10 sizes and are worked seamlessly from the top down (yay!). 
This design uses a light worsted yarn (Shelter) together with a strand of mohair. You can substitute this combination with a traditional heavy worsted yarn. 

I wrote this pattern inspired by a book character. She is strong and powerful, a gentle warrior, with a fierce heart.

The sweater and vest are knit holding a worsted weight yarn with a mohair/silk blend. I would suggest Le Lambswool from Biches & Buches or Cascade 220 for the worsted weight yarn. For the mohair/silk you can use Rowan Kidsilk Haze or Biches & Buches Le Petit Silk/Mohair. 

Photos © Joji Locatelli

Lynn has been knitting away on her Calypso Worsted and it looks amazing!!!

I was ready to hit Publish but something told me to look at Ravelry one more time. Kaffe Fassett has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern for the Large Scale Tumbling Blocks on Ravelry.

Kaffe Fassett’s famous Tumbling Blocks designs have delighted knitters for many years and his latest interpretation doesn’t disappoint. Kaffe has upscaled his iconic design, using seventeen shades of Felted Tweed. Two shades are held together at any one time, whilst the large blocks are achieved using the intarsia technique. The long-length jacket, with flattering three-quarter length sleeves is knitted all in one piece and is trimmed with a contrasting band. A timeless classic.

This is the yarn required if you are making the 36”-38” jacket. Make sure you look at the finished measurements because there is quite a bit of ease in the jacket.

If you’ve knit a Temperature Blanket with Felted Tweed then you probably have leftovers. You could make up your own colour combination to use what you have at home. 

Jane knit this Tumbling Blocks blanket for me. It is the most amazing piece of knitting. You can see that Jane used lots of colours in each block.

Beth has started Master Chef. I need to say goodnight and go watch.

Lola’s Pick Up Line

Lynn sent me a link yesterday morning for a great knitting tip from Laura Nelkin. This is another great application for Barber Cords. Thank you Lynn!!

 

From Laura Nelkin

Y'all! Do you dislike picking up stitches as much as I do? I discovered an easier way to pick up stitches and I want to share it with you!!!! You can use a spare circular needle or stitch saver (hollow silicone tubing) and carry it up the edge of your knitting.... watch this video and then try it for yourself on a swatch! SO EASY! MAKE PICKING UP STITCHES FUN!!!

I’ve added a few more colours of Malabrigo Arroyo. These arrived today along with a restock of Rios.

A soft and sturdy plied sport-weight, Arroyo has quickly become a favourite among knitters! It’s perfect for those everyday lightweight (but warm) garments, and the superwash wool means it’s easy to take care of. Think of it as Rios' baby brother! (And speaking of babies, it’s perfect for them too.)

We’re starting to see more sweaters, cardigans and vests designed with sport weight yarn. Arroyo will make an amazing garment. 

These 8 colours from Emma will be coming in Practically Perfect Halves for LYS Day. There are 200 yards on a 50 gram skein for those who need smaller amounts of fingering weight yarn.

Last year for LYS Day we had bundles with two skeins of Emma’s Super Silky. Here are the 6 new combinations coming next week.

I’ve lost a bag of yarn and I would like everyone to think really hard about where I put it. It was bothering me before I went away and I still can’t find it. 😂

Happy Tuesday

This is the Lima Cowl by Laura Dobratz (Emma’s mom). You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

A cowl for every occasion!  

Whether you love a toasty cozy around your neck, tall enough to pull up over your ears kind of cowl or you’re jazzing up a plain top without too much warmth, this pattern is for you. It’s knitted in the round in an easy to memorize stitch repeat. Instructions are given for each weight of yarn from fingering to bulky!

You can knit the cowl with one skein of Practically Perfect Sock or Super Silky.  

My garden is enjoying the beautiful weather we’re having.

Here are a few more pictures from the Kennedy Space Center.

Now it’s time to knit.