REViVAL Sweater #1 // ANIKESTRiCK [Isabel Kramer]

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 8/29/2022
Completed 11/8/2022
Pattern Name REViVAL
Designer ANIKESTRiCK / Isabelle Kramer
Measurements To fit 35" bust, with 0-1" positive ease
Pattern Size Cast on Size 4, Ended Increases at Size 1
Yarn Malabrigo Lace // Pearl // 6 skeins; yarn held double
Needles US 4 (3.5 mm) // US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

A nice, simple sweater that uses the contiguous method to shape the shoulders for a top-down seamless sweater.

MODIFICATIONS

  • Used two strands of lace weight yarn to approximate fingering weight yarn

  • Used a gauge comparison calculator to figure out how to size up based off of my gauge versus the pattern’s gauge

  • Cast on for a size 4; however, stopped increases when I reached the final stitch count for size 1. This allowed me to accommodate my shoulders, while ensuring that the contiguous shoulder and armscye (the shape / outline of the armhole) hit my body in the right place. It was important to me that the placement mimic the placement of a set-in sleeve.

RESOURCES

  • No Holes For Sweater Sleeves // Suzanne Bryan // Youtube Tutorial

  • Tubular Cast On (using knitting needle only) // Andrea Mowry // Youtube

  • Tubular CO in the Round (1x1 Ribbing) // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

  • Revival Pattern // Ravelry

  • Knitting Gauge Calculator // Website

  • Crochet CO // ANKESTRick // Youtube

Final Thoughts

I found it a bit of a pain to hold two of the same weight of yarn together for this pattern. Ensuring that I did not only catch one yarn instead of two proved to be a hassle. The end result is extremely squishy.

I also think I may go up several needle sizes for the hem and possibly switch to an Italian bind off to give a bit more stretch at the hem, cuff, and neckline.

I will also consider adding an inch of length for the body.

Overall, I like this pattern and I plan on knitting another one for National Knit a Sweater Month in November.

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Boneyard Sweethearts Hat // Telly Beans Knits

PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished Object
Started 10/23/2022
Completed 10/28/2022
Pattern Name Boneyard Sweetheart
Designer Telly Bean Knits
Size Made Medium
Yarn Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock, 2 hanks, MC: Cote D Azure, CC: Gloria
Needles US 1 (2.25mm); US 2 (2.75mm)

NOTES

My three goals for this hat were:

1. To make a Halloween themed b-day hat for my partner.

2. To also be able to wear the hat.

3. To mirror the fit and construction of the hat on my partner's most worn hat.

Yarn Combo

  • MC: Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock, Cote D Azure

  • CC: Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock, Gloria

Measurements

  • His Head/My Head: 22"

  • Pattern Size (0-2" ease): Size M

  • Fit: Fits like a skull cap

Technique

I knit colorwork using two hands (continental & English). I kept the CC in my left hand so that it would be the dominant color.

Modifications

I preferred a double-folded brim for warmth and extra coverage versus a 1" rib. I used the CC color and knit in stockinette with the smallest size needles for 2.75" and then knit 1.25" with my MC in plain stockinette before going up to the largest size needles in pattern and beginning colorwork rows.

On colorwork chart, round 14, I folded the brim in half and knit into the edge of the cast on while knitting the next round (round 15) of colorwork. I used the Norwegian cast on recommended by the designer. I was also careful about my colorwork tension on this round. And I wove in the ends before closing up the brim.

I decided to do less plain rounds at the brim to mimic the hat length of his favorite hat. This meant I did 2 rounds of plain stockinette in the MC after the last colorwork round instead of beginning the decreases on round 53.

Final Thoughts

This rarely happens, but the stars aligned and this hat came out exactly as I'd hope. Next time, I would knit the CC brim to 2.5" versus 2.275" to ensure that the CC doesn't peek out after the brim is folded.

Love this hat!

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Men's Charity Socks [Vanilla Sock Pattern] --Frogged--

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 8/16/2022
Completed 9/11/2022
Pattern Name Vanilla Socks
Designer Me
Yarn Knit Picks
Needles US 1 (2.25mm)

NOTES

Update 2023: I ended up frogging these socks. I was never satisfied by my bind off.

I made these socks to send off to a charity seeking socks.

Final Thoughts

I forgot how long it takes to knit men’s socks (as well as how much yarn). These socks were made to fit a men’s US size 11.5-12 foot.

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Maze Socks // Sarah Shepherd

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 4/26/2022
Completed 8/15/2022
Pattern Name Maze Socks
Designer Sarah Shepherd
Yarn TBA
Needles TBA

NOTES

A solid, colorwork pattern. The colors are perfect for the holidays.

Modifications

  • CO 16 (Judy’s Magic Cast On)

  • US 1, 2.25mm, two-at-a-time socks, magic loop

  • Alternate between Increase rounds [M1R, M1L (both needles)] and Knit rows until 44 stitches (22 stitches each needle)

  • This results in a decrease of 4 stitches each side of the Maze Pattern chart (8 stitches total)

RESOURCES

  • SSP // Very Pink Knits // Youtube

  • Tubular Bind Off in the Round // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

Final Thoughts

Next time, I will go down several needle sizes instead of adjusting the pattern.

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Flax - Baby Sweater // Tin Can Knits [Free Pattern]

PROJECT DETAILS

Status Finished
Started 8/8/2022
Completed 8/13/2022
Pattern Name Flax
Designer Tin Can Knits
Measurements Baby Sized
Pattern Size 0-6 months
Yarn Various: Spun Right Round // Juniper Moon (Moonshine)
Needles US 6 (4 mm) // US 8 (5 mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

A small gift knit.

MODIFICATIONS

  • Cast on 62 stitches versus 56 for wider collar

  • Tubular cast on, 1x1 ribbing

  • Decrease 2 stitches after 1x1 ribbing (1”); no increases for the body

  • Color past collar: 5 rows yellow color; 5 rows white color; 5 rows purple color

RESOURCES

  • No Holes For Sweater Sleeves // Suzanne Bryan // Youtube Tutorial

  • Tubular Cast On (using knitting needle only) // Andrea Mowry // Youtube

  • Tubular CO in the Round (1x1 Ribbing) // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

Final Thoughts

Unfortunately, I forgot to snap pics of this one before I sent it off.

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Tip Top Tank #2 // Maker Maker [Free Pattern]

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 6/8/2022
Completed 7/16/2022
Pattern Name Tip Top Tank
Designer Maker Maker
Size M
My Measurements Bust: 35" Waist: 27" Hips: 38.25"
Yarn Galileo // Sport Weight Yarn // Knit Picks; 4 balls, 131 yds./50g, Color: Lunar (5623)
Needles US 3 (3.25mm) // US 4 (3.5mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

This is my second Tip Top Tank, and I’m sure there will be more.

MODIFICATIONS

  • 1x1 tubular cast on for both hems

    • Used Andrea Mowry’s Cast On

    • After Cast On, 1st Row: Purl, Slip 1 knit stitch (as if to purl); 2nd Row: Knit, Slip 1 purl stitch; Row 3: Purl, Slip 1 knit stitch (as if to purl); Row 4: Knit, Slip 1 purl stitch Be sure that the stitches (purl and knit) are not twisted on the needle. If they are knit, purl, or slip into back leg to untwist.

  • Used a genius modification by Recreates (on Ravelry) to raise the back by 6 rows

  • I also added some extra rows for the length.

RESOURCES

Final Thoughts

Another lovely summer top. I look forward to wearing this top in 2023.

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Vanilla Hand dyed, Handspun Socks

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 5/5/2022
Completed 6/25/2022
Pattern Name Vanilla Handspun Socks
Designer Me
Yarn 76 grams // Hand dyed, Handspun // Paradise Fibers Premium Sock Blend
Needles US 1 // 2.25mm, 40" circular

NOTES

These are my first hand dyed, handspun socks. It was quite the process, but I must say that I feel very cosy when I am wearing these time intensive socks.

PATTERN NOTES {Vanilla Toe-Up Socks]

  • CO 8 (Judy’s Magic Cast On)

  • US 1, 2.25mm, two-at-a-time socks, magic loop

  • Alternate between Increase rounds [M1R, M1L (both needles)] and Knit rows until 44 stitches (22 stitches each needle)

  • Knit rows until foot reaches 7.5”

  • Fleegle Heel (used the tutorials under resources)

  • After heel rows, add increases to each needle (every other row) until there are 48 stitches (26 stitches each needle) — to best fit my ankle width

  • Knit until I like the sock length (or to use up as much yarn as possible)

  • Finish with a 1x1 rib and use tubular bind-off for stretchy rib finish

RESOURCES

Final Thoughts

This is my go-to vanilla sock pattern. One change to consider, if I could do it again, I think I would add 4 more stitches after the heel to give a bit more room for the 1x1 rib or go up several sizes of knitting needles after the heel.

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Tip Top Tank // Maker Maker [Free Pattern]

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 5/17/2022
Completed 5/25/2022
Pattern Name Tip Top Tank
Designer Maker Maker
Size M
My Measurements Bust: 35" Waist: 27" Hips: 38.25"
Yarn Galileo // Sport Weight Yarn // Knit Picks; 4 balls, 131 yds./50g, Color: Calliope (T065)
Needles US 3 (3.25mm) // US 4 (3.5mm) 40" Circular

NOTES

This was a breeze to knit. This is also my first “summer” knit garment. Summers in Anchorage, Alaska are pretty mild, so I can wear sweaters year round (especially on cooler summer nights). However, as soon as I saw this tank I knew that I would like to try to knit it.

MODIFICATIONS

  • 1x1 tubular cast on for both hems

    • Used Andrea Mowry’s Cast On

    • After Cast On, 1st Row: Purl, Slip 1 knit stitch (as if to purl); 2nd Row: Knit, Slip 1 purl stitch; Row 3: Purl, Slip 1 knit stitch (as if to purl); Row 4: Knit, Slip 1 purl stitch Be sure that the stitches (purl and knit) are not twisted on the needle. If they are knit, purl, or slip into back leg to untwist.

  • Used a genius modification by Recreates (on Ravelry) to raise the back by 6 rows

RESOURCES

Final Thoughts

This pattern is one of the best. Free, fun, and a breeze to knit — I loved wearing it almost as much as I loved knitting it. Almost.

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