FO: Silk Garden Halfobi
I finally got around to photographing the Silk Garden version of my Halfobi pattern, so now I can share it with the world!
I made the medium size again and used a little less than 6 skeins of Noro Silk Garden in color 205. If you want to use Silk Garden for your Halfobi, which comes in 3 size options, you'll need 5 (6, 7) skeins of yarn.
What's great about the Silk Garden version is the color changes, of course. I thought for a second that I might try to make the two halves symmetrical, then I came to my senses and just let the color changes happen freely. It tuned out that the two fronts are similar but not identical, but the sleeves are completely different. But you don't notice because the overall look is very cohesive, and who can argue with the genius that is Noro yarn?
I've updated the Halfobi pattern page to include information on knitting it with Silk Garden.
Project specs:
Pattern: Halfobi
Yarn: 6 skeins Noro Silk Garden color 205
Needles: US size 7
Started: March 2007
Finished: March 2007
Laura Cardigan Pattern now Available!
I've just put the last finishing touches on the pattern and set up the website for sale! Finally!
Laura is my latest pattern, and one of my all time favorite sweaters! This updated classic is a tunic length cardigan featuring patterned yoke and cuffs knit in an easy cable pattern. Here's a closeup of the stitch that graces the yoke and cuffs:
Since this shape is flattering on many body types, I decided to offer a wider range of sizes. The pattern is sized for:
Sizes: XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
Finished Measurements: Bust: 30 (33, 36, 40, 44, 50)"
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows to 4" in stockinette on size US 10 (6mm) needles
Materials: 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins Prism Cashmere (100% cashmere), 164yds/100gr
You can substitute any heavy worsted or light bulky yarn that gives you 4 sts/inch. It would look equally gorgeous in a solid or a softly heathered yarn!
This pattern, like all of my patterns, is available only as a PDF download. Payment with PayPal gets you an immediate email with a download link, and then you're all set to start! (Please note that if you pay with an eCheck the email comes immediately after the eCheck clears)
New Chiagu Pattern: Coco Clutch!
Introducing the latest pattern at Chiagu: Coco Clutch, my pattern for Black Pearl Yarns' new Cashmere!
This cute clutch is simple to knit but offers a challenge in the cabled side panel, and is the perfect little purse to carry on a night out. I chose the classic off-white and brown combo to give it a chic feel, but it would be equally cute in all one color (if you're not doing a contrast color, one ball is enough to knit the clutch).
The pattern is availabe for immediate download either at Chiagu or at One Planet Yarn. This cashmere was a pleasure to knit with and you're sure to be spoiled rotten by it!
New Chiagu knitting pattern: Weekend!
Announcing the newest Chiagu knitting pattern: Weekend! You might remember I flashed a peek at this cardigan's interesting raglan decreases, which are double cable decreases, way back when. I finally got my act together and did the photography and layout and now the pattern's ready to share!
This cardigan is knit using Karabella's Aurora Bulky, a super-soft basic merino that comes in a great color range. I named it Weekend because to me, this is the ultimate cozy yet presentable cardigan -- you can throw it on over almost anything and be comfortable yet chic. Plus, I knit mine in just a weekend, so there's that, too! I've worn it a bunch of times already (in overly-cold air conditioning) but now that fall's here I can wear it even more!
This pattern is available as an immediate PDF download for $5.50 only at Chiagu. Hop on over and get your copy!
I hope you guys like it!
If you have any questions let me know! Thanks!
New Chiagu Pattern: Eva!
Introducing the first FREE pattern at Chiagu: Eva! This envelope clutch is easy and quick to knit and only uses 2 balls of yarn. I plan on wearing this out at night with all my new fall sweaters, won't it look great with all the greys and purples that are so popular this season?
Click here for the pattern.
Enjoy!
(aside: talk about a productive day!)
