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I am excited to share with you Pickwick, inspired by my love of cables and a charming village near my hometown. This was a design that had been waiting in my sketchbook for the perfect time. With Pickwick, I had the opportunity to design with a brand new base, Intrepid, from Miss Babs. This yummy 100% Targhee Wool was a dream to knit with! I am excited to share the Pickwick release as part of the Miss Babs 2023 Winter Collection.

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION:
Pickwick is knit from the top down with short row shaping at the back neckline and a raglan sleeve construction. The body is knit in stockinette stitch to the hem where you finish with a rib and cable pattern. During construction the sleeves are placed on hold to return to later. When back to the sleeves, it’s stockinette and an elegant cable and rib finale. The final fit has some positive ease and it rests at or just below your waistband.

This is a great project for daring beginners to advanced knitters looking to expand their timeless handmade wardrobe.

THE LITTLE DETAILS:
Designed for worsted/Aran-weight yarn. All your yardage info and a full schematic are available in the Lookbook.

For me, Pickwick is that classic garment in the sweater wardrobe that will never fade out of rotation. I can’t wait to see your versions soon! Please enjoy 20% off with code PICKWICK20 at checkout (on Ravelry or my website). Happy Making!

We are nearing those days (or we hope we are) of warm sunshine days and cool nights — but also a time when we may be lucky enough to be chilled out thanks to the A/C in buildings. And so as summer nears, Chiffon will be my go-to for everything! The light airiness of the yarn, stitches, and the bright pop of color to “go with” anything!

Chiffon is an asymmetrical shawl that begins with an i-cord cast-on and alternates two different yarn bases in a growing chevron pattern while maintaining finished i-cord edges. The garter knitting is easy to get lost in while traveling, listening to a book or sharing time with friends.

The yarns used for this shawl design were just the right mix of textures but also happy colors!

This design was inspired by an upcoming venture to Spain for a yoga retreat. I wanted something light and airy for the summer, but a bright accent to pop with any attire or location… a fancy dinner, touring a museum, or hanging on the water.

Designed for fingering weight yarn. For the sample, I purchased yarns from House of A La Mode. Heather is always creating something spectacular in all the bright colors!

About the yarns:
House of A La Mode House Party (84% Superwash Merino & 16% Cotton Acrylic Donegal Nep, 464 yd/424 m, 100 g) in Chiffon (C1). Pattern uses 788 yd/721 m.
House of A La Mode House Suri (74% Baby Suri Alpaca & 26% Silk, 328 yd/300 m, 50 g) in Chiffon (C2). Pattern uses 289 yd/264 m.

Now through Saturday, May 7th, enjoy 20% off. No code needed, just add to your cart! Purchases may be made through my website or Ravelry. If you purchase on my website, just drop your Ravelry ID (if you wish) in the comments and I will gladly add the pattern to your library there too.

With your purchase, you will receive three versions – Print, Mobile, and Low-Vision PDFs. The Low-Vision Accessible PDF includes the following features:
– The main text is black 24 pt sans serif and all text is black on a white background.
– No italics are used
– The directions are in written form in LV pdf
– Images have alt text

Happy Making! I cannot wait to see your versions of Chiffon!

Sharing a latest release… the Marmalade Shawl! Marmalade is a basic triangular-shaped shawl that is perfect for a beginner knitter with a little cable experience or for those wanting to try a simple cable. The shawl may be striped as per the pattern, use fewer colors, or more, or even just one. The pattern is perfect for using up scraps, too!

Marmalade uses fingering held double as well as single fingering held with a double strand of mohair to create a luxurious cloud of stitches to wrap yourself in coziness. The sample was knit in Dapper Dye Works’ Lustre and Foxy bases.

A little about the sample yarn:
Dapper Dye Works Lustre (100% Superwash Merino, 437 yd/400 m, 100 g) in (held double):

C1 Fields of Gold 215 yds / 197 m
C2 About Last Night 187 yds / 171 m
C3 Bronzed Barrel 68 yds / 62 m
C4 Marmalade Sun 107 yds / 98 m

And held with Dapper Dye Works Foxy (72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 455 yds / 416 m, 50 g) in Marmalade Sun. Pattern uses 373 yds/341 m.

With your pattern purchase, you’ll received three versions – Print, Mobile, and Low-Vision PDFs.

Speaking of Low-Vision Accessible and Mobile Accessible… a number of my patterns have been converted the three different versions (Standard Print, Mobile Accessible AND Low-Vision Accessible)!

All Low-Vision Accessible patterns include the following details:

The main text is black 24pt sans serif and all text is black on a white background
No italics are used
The directions are in written form in LV pdf
Images have alt text

Patterns featuring these accessible options are:

Marmalade Shawl
Landmark Cowl
Twinkle Cowl
The Grange Cowl
The Grange Hat
Shandy Cowl
Purple Rain Cowl

Please enjoy 25% off any of these patterns using code SPRINGKNITS25 on my website or Ravelry through May 1.

Introducing The Grange Hat! This two-color stranded colorwork hat complements The Grange, a cowl released late summer 2020. These patterns highlight those gorgeous handspun and indie-dyed yarns you have been eyeing or that are in your stash, waiting for that perfect project. The Grange hat and cowl are quick to knit in the round and great options for gift giving. The Grange Hat is sized Baby to Adult Large so you can make matching hats for the entire family!

Never done colorwork before? Fear not, these are perfect for beginners. The pattern instructions include tips for colorwork knitting, notes to adjust your hat to a beanie or slouchy style, and two different brim options depending on your preferred styling. The cowl also includes notes to adjust the cowl circumference for a loose or tight fit and both patterns include tips for your yarn selection whether it be worsted, DK or a mix of both. So many options to knit to your style!

For the hat launch of the hat, both patterns are available at special discounts through Saturday, Nov 14, 2020 on my website — no codes needed! If you purchase from my website, I am happy to gift you the pattern(s) to your Ravelry library too — just drop your Ravelry ID in comments at checkout. And there is also the option to purchase through my designer page on Ravelry.

Thank you for your support!
Happy Knitting!
Crystal