KnitQuest

Sock Summit Bound

First thing Monday I’m out the door and heading south. After a quick detour to drop the kids of with my wonderful parents (yes, I am super lucky!), it will finally be time to head to BMFA for Sock Summit. So bring on the crazy fun, crazy excitement, and just plain crazy. It’s going to be quite an adventure!

If you’re going too, drop by the BMFA booth to say hi. When I’m not teaching, I’ll be there doing my best to hold the fort down and enable knitters of all kinds (I’m all about equal opportunity).

I be back with a full report once the fun is over and I’ve had a nap or two. I hope to see you there!

Marmoreal: Release

I apologize for being a few days late (let me just say technology can really suck) but now I am quite pleased to say that Marmoreal, the last Sweater for all Seasons pattern, is ready for release. If you’re a member of the club you will find a new download link for the pattern and your new 10% off STR Heavyweight coupon in your email or Ravelry library.

If you’re not a member you can still join and get all 7 patterns and the coupon, or wait until August 15th to purchase the pattern individually.

I’m always extra enamored with recently finished projects and this sweater is no exception. I love the simple silhouette and the extra wide neck. The shape is a change from previous club patterns for those who like a straighter fit and is a breeze to knit since there’s no waist shaping.

 

While the shape is on the tame side, the bright color, cable details, short sleeves and wide neck keep it fun and flirty. No boring sweaters around here!

As usual I did my best to include all the extras for a professional finish. The neck is double thick to lay flat and give you the raised edge detail at the bottom, the sleeves are finished with the same cable that is on the front edges, both the sleeves and the front are clean, flat and even look good on both sides (at must for cardigans in my opinion), and the bottom is hemmed for a crisp clean edge.

 

All put together this sweater is a great addition to a tank top for a trip to the movies or add it over a long sleeve shirt for cooler days

Marmoreal

Materials: Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR Heavyweight (100% superwash merino; 7 oz/350 yds) 3 [3, 3, 4, 4, 4] skeins or 850 [950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350 ] yds in Boysenberry.
2 US size 5 (3.75 mm) needle, 32 inch or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge for body. Extra needle is needed to pick up stitches.
US size 5 (3.75 mm) needle, 12 inch circular needle or DPNs, or size used to obtain gauge for sleeves
Stitch markers, Waste yarn, Tapestry needle
Hook and eye closures
Gauge:19 sts and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in St st
Size: S [M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
Finished Measurements: 35 [39, 42, 47, 50½, 55½] inches (89 [99, 108, 119.5, 128.5, 138.5] cm) at bust
23 [23½, 24, 24½, 25, 25½] inches (58.5 [60, 61, 62, 63.5, 65] cm) length

I hope you all like it! And I hope you’ve enjoyed the club. I know I have!

Goodbye, My Friend

Kona I hope you're chasing bunnies, napping in the sun, and keeping all the angels on the their toes. You were well loved and will be sorely missed. I was blessed to share your life for 16 years and mine will never be the same without you by my side. Thank you for being my friend.