The Sheep(ish) sample is done!…and on deadline! This is all I’m allowed to show you right now. You’ll have to wait for a full picture when the pattern is published. Until then, you can piece all the past pictures together in your head.
Fabulous things you should know about this pattern:
1. It’s knit top down.
2. It’s completely seamless.
3. It will be available in sizes S-3X.
4. It’s ridiculously comfy.
5. It will be published by Caron International Yarns and I’ll let you know as soon as it’s available.
6. It may take some time to choose a color amongst all these bold(ish), statement-making colors. Start choosing now.
While being a knitwear designer is my profession, it’s a job I don’t actually get to until late in the evening. Busy weeks kept passing and I hadn’t set aside an evening to cast on my Sheep(ish) sweater. Tuesday I decided enough was enough. The world would have to go away so I could knit! With the rainy season beginning outside I pulled out my needles, yarn, sketchbook and calculator and got to work. Progress made!
Being that it’s a thigh-length sweater, this gal is a beast that will take some time to knit up. I was getting a little concerned with my deadline looming, but now that I have the sweater calculated I can sit back and brainlessly knit away. I really enjoy getting into the rhythm of a pattern and not having to think so hard. The stitch pattern is such a simple repeat, it moves quickly…and looks fabulous!
One of Jordana’s favorite things is seeing how other people knit her patterns and modify them. She’ll often spend time on Ravelry looking at the finished work of others knitting her designs. One of my favorite things is to say the word delicious. I just love the way my mouth feels when I say it, and the fact that it describes delectable food? Well, there’s a bonus.
That’s why when Jordana found MediaPeruana’s version of her Delysia Camisole named Delicious, we were both equally stoked.
Jordana made a comment on her project, which resulted in a great blog post from Media Peruana. Her writing is entertaining, easy to read and funny, plus she is pretty excited about Jordana telling her that Delicious is pretty. Isn’t it? The color is lovely as well.
Jordana loves to see how others style her designs. If you have something you’d like to share, comment with the link to the photos or email us to let us know!
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!
Six months in the making and I finally had the chance to write the pattern for Cerie. So glad I finally did because I think it’s such a fabulous pattern. It’s basically two semi-circles sewn together with just a dab of shaping at the waist. The stitch pattern is very simple, only knits and purls. The most difficult part is the short row shaping used to create the circular shape. Don’t let that scare you off though. Short rows aren’t hard at all. It just takes learning how.
Knitty is here and I have a pattern in it! Cadence is worked top-down, in the round and is completely seamless. It knits up really fast and is a great pullover to add to your wardrobe. The sample is knit in Silky Flammé by Elsebeth Lavold. The yarn has an untwisted core strand that is wrapped by a thick and thin ply. You could use any Aran weight yarn, but I recommend a thick and thin ply to give the garment extra texture.
Hope you enjoy it! Support for the pattern can be found in the Jordana Paige group on Ravelry.
Royce is a top-down, fitted cardigan, worked in one piece with set-in sleeves. The sleeves end just above the elbow. There’s a poofy-ness to them which create some charm. Stripes of seed stitch and Stockinette stitch circle the body. The neckline and sides of the sleeves are lined with a cabled braid. It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and size US8 needles, so it’s a quick knit.
Sometimes one just has to shut off the world and ignore all distractions to get something done. Sunday evening inspiration struck, so for the past few days I’ve done nothing but work on my next sweater design. As my mom would say, you have to make hay while the sun shines. That’s a really hard thing to do when in fact the sun is shining outside. I’ve made a lot of progress and hope to have completed pictures next week.
I have about four inches left of the hem and the sleeves yet to do. It’s made with Karabella Aurora 8, a great yarn for showing stitch definition. I just kept thinking, texture, texture, texture. It’s easy to over design a textured garment. Too many textures and you’ll have a mess. Textured knits can be bulky and have a tendency to make the wearer look larger than she is. I was really cautious of this. The neckline is a deep V, which is so very flattering on women. I’ve also done side shaping to make it follow the curves of the body.
The pattern for Mila is now available for download.
Mila is knit in Biscotti Merino 8-Ply Sportweight Yarn by Wool Candy. Each skein is hand dyed by Adrienne. I had the opportunity to meet Adrienne this weekend at the Bobbin’s Nest After-Party where she was premiering this new yarn. She has a beautiful selection of colors. Adrienne knows what she’s doing; her yarns are dyed so the color won’t pool. Plus, this yarn is machine washable. Right now it’s available exclusively at Bobbin’s Nest Studio.
The Sheep(ish) sample is done!…and on deadline! This is all I’m allowed to show you right now. You’ll have to wait for a full picture when the pattern is published. Until then, you can piece all the past pictures together in your head.
While being a knitwear designer is my profession, it’s a job I don’t actually get to until late in the evening. Busy weeks kept passing and I hadn’t set aside an evening to cast on my 
