Vickie Howell contacted me a couple weeks ago and asked if I would design a sweater for her new yarn, Sheep(ish) by Caron. You betchya!
Although Vickie didn’t request a sketch, I couldn’t resist sketching it out to share with you what’s in my head for the design. Vickie did request that the sweater be a cardigan with a shawl collar, tie closure and thigh-length. We selected the bold Teal(ish) color for the sample.
Don’t get too attached to the sketch though. As is my design process, I usually start in one direction and finish in a completely different place. I do promise that while this garment may be knit from Sheep(ish) yarn, it will be far from sheepish. I anticipate this one’s going to be a statement piece.
Now that I’ve sketched and swatched the stitch pattern, it’s time to get rollin’. The stitch pattern is a simple chevron lace pattern. Really simple, but creates a nice overall look. Will keep you updated!
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Tags: jp patterns, sheep(ish) by caron, sheep(ish) designing, Vickie Howell
Would be great if the pattern offered plus size options as well.
It will! It’ll be written for S (M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X).
Exciting! I’m happy that Debbie Stoller and Vickie Howell are offering great, budget-friendly yarns. It makes impulsively casting on for a sweater possible!
OOOh how did you know that I have been totally lusting for a long chevron or zigzag sweater like they were showing on the Missoni commericals for target!! Can’t wait until the pattern is available!!