In conjunction with the release of the designs, we’re offering limited kits that include: • 1 skein of Andorra in Dark Navy • Woven "Made with Love" tag • Year of Gifts sticker • Postcard with a code to download the pattern for free.
Find the kit on our site here or ask for it at your favorite LYS!
In case you missed it, we’re diving right into another KAL, this time we’re going to knit the Very V-Neck Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs.
The pattern specifications call for a DK weight yarn knit at a gauge of 20 stitches and 26 rows / 4 inches in stockinette stitch US 7 needles. In preparation for the KAL, Courtney and I set out to do what I love most - swatching! - in order to find the perfect yarn/needle combination.
Courtney’s Swatch
From the start, Courtney was pretty set on using Andorra for her sweater. Andorra’s blend of wool and mohair makes for a light, airy fabric when knit slightly loosely. (For reference, Andorra’s recommended gauge is 22-24 sts per 4” on US 2-4 needles.)
Prior to blocking, Courtney’s swatch knit on a US 6 measured 22 stitches and 28 rows / 4”. After blocking, the swatch measured 20 stitches and 30 rows - perfect stitch gauge but the row gauge is too dense (too many rows per inch).
What does this mean for her knitting? Since the sweater is...
Now that we have finished - and even managed to photograph! - our Rift Sweaters and fall is officially here, it is time for another KAL!
On the heels of our successful #mojavemarlalong, we're jumping right into another KAL, this time we’ll be using Andorra and Semilla Melange and knitting the lovely, simple, classic, flattering, size inclusive Very V-Neck Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs!
Kate knit a total of four swatches in order to pick a yarn (more on that via the blog next week), and is really excited to be using Semilla Melange in the color Moss. Courtney will be making her Very V-Neck in one of her favorites (dare we say it is a signature "Courtney" color), Andorra in Mushroom!
Pattern Specifications:
Finished measurement at bust
33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5){53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5}"
Gauge
20 sts & 26 rows per 4x4” in stockinette, blocked
Skein Requirements (both Andorra and Semilla Melange)
4 (5, 5, 5, 6){7, 7, 8, 8} skeins
You can find Andorra or Semilla at our many wonderful LYSs, or via
The September Year of Gifts is here!
For September, we enlisted our friend, Grace Anna Farrow, to design us a pair of cosy boot socks. The Goldenrod Boot Socks use Germantown, and the end result is a perfect hard wearing wool layer for crisp autumn and winter days.
In conjunction with the release of the designs, we’re offering limited kits that include: • 1 skein of Germantown in Goldenrod • 1 - 9" US 6 circular needles • Year of Gifts sticker • Postcard with a code to download the pattern for free.
Find the kit on our site here or ask for it at your favorite LYS!