Premise of a new sweater

A few pictures of the new sweater I am knitting

love the soft feeling of the Pear Tree merino fingering Australian wool

My little cute elephant!!

His name is Pierre.

Great pattern from Ysolda, easy to follow, challenging on shaping the ears for me!!

Pattern : Ysolda Elija

Yarn: Rowan Cashsolf DK, Navy, WHite, Gray (1 ball for each color)

Marko argyle vest, 2 - 3 years old

I created this little argyle vest for my nephew, little Marko, about 18 months in the picture. He is a giant for his age so I made the sweater for size 2 to 3 year old so he can wear it more than 5 minutes :-)

The vest is knitted bottom up, back then front. A chart is provided for the fair isle design.

The wool/cotton blend is perfect for all seasons as little boys love light vest to play around.

Size
Fits toddler from 2 to 3 years old

Finished measurements
Bust measures 64 cm/ 25 1/4"
Body length 20 cm/7 7/8"

Gauge

22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4", in st sts using US4 (3.5 mm)

Required materials
✏ 4 balls of Rowan wool/cotton of main color, DK yarn, about 450 m or 490 yards, 1 ball for each additional color
✏ US 4 (3.5 mm), circular or straight needles

 

Baby shower...part 1

The baby will be here soon so in perfect American tradition we had a baby shower.
It was a lot of fun and it gave me the opportunity to knit like there is no tomorrow for one of my very good friend.

So I started with a baby blanket.

All I had, was a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a light gray (606 Frost gray) that I knew my friend would love.

PATTERN

Cast on 71 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 9 rows

then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 4, knit 1) 11 times, purl 4, knit 6
on right side, all knit

repeat these 2 rows 40 times

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip, for tight knitters or people that want a better finish. 

Do 2 extra short rows of garter every 10 rows for the side border. Garter stitch gauge is shorter that stockinette and like me if you knit tight, it creates a squeezed border

If you are knitting loose you don't need to do it.
Hope it is clearer now ☺

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.


I have added the pattern in a PDF file to download, just click on the image and print/save on your desktop, tablet or smartphone.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 2 is coming soon...☺

A purl pajamas!!

This time is is for a friend. It is all in purl. I used a pattern from La Droguerie from Paris.

Bebe pajamas

This adorable pajamas are available in many colors. Warm and soft at the same time with this blend of wool and cotton. Ideal for winter. Machine washable. New born size only. $106
It is the perfect outfit for christmas in red as shown and come with a stripped hat and bootees.