New Releases: Alana Sweater and Stole

Both the Alana Sweater and Alana Stole are now available! The Alana Sweater combines a center front cable panel and complementary sleeve cables with top-down construction and simple stockinette for casual elegance. Written in 7 sizes with waist and hip shaping for a flattering fit. Cables are charted and written.

Named Alana from the Celtic word meaning harmony or stone because the cables evoke both ancient stone carvings and the blending of individual parts into harmony. This sweater was originally published in Knit Now magazine. The rights have released back to me so I’m now free to republish it! I’ve reworked and updated the pattern and formatting! Sample Size S worked in West Yorkshire Spinners, The Croft Shetland Tweed Aran in the color Clousta and used just under 500 g or 910 yards.

The Alana Stole combines the same center cable panel with complementary smaller cables and a moss-stitch edging in a modern wrap with the feel of a vintage stole. Simple stockinette between the cables helps to keep the Alana Stole a quick knit with cables to spice up the rows.

Perfect to layer as the temperatures turn cooler and the seasons change. Cables are charted and written. Sample worked in Cascade 220 color 9600 Antiqued Heather and used about 450 g or 990 yards.

The Alana Sweater and Alana Stole are available at Ravelry now and will be available through other venues later this year!

New Release: Ruby Cabled Raglan

The I Like Knitting October 2018 issue is out! It is full of beautiful projects including my Ruby Cabled Raglan!

All photos courtesy of I Like Knitting magazine.

Ruby is a simple top-down seamless raglan with a center front cable panel and stockinette body. This sweater also features waist and hip shaping for a flattering fit.

Written in 7 sizes. Sample sweater worked in Cascade 220 color 2427 Glamour.

 

I Like Knitting is a bi-monthly digital magazine published by Prime Publishing LLC. See the October 2018 issue patterns here! And learn about subscriptions here.

Sneak Peek: Ariana

The Ariana test knit is almost finished. This is a tough time of year for test knits because everyone is busy with knitting for themselves after the rush to finish holiday gifts. Plus almost no one is quite ready to start buying yarn in sweater quantities just yet. So I’m extra grateful for the testers that put down their own projects, dug deep in their stash and offered their own time and thought to help test this sweater!

Ariana is a simple top-down seamless raglan with mock cable edging on the body, sleeves and neck. Ariana also features subtle waist and hip shaping for flattering fit and a split hem. Written in 7 sizes. No cables or cable needle!

I love this sweater a lot and think it will be my go-to sweater for the season. I just wore it for a day of watching the boys and husband ski. I really like the comfy feel of it and the split hems!

Pattern Spotlight: Kenia

Kenai was originally published in 2012. Updated in 2016 with added sizes, new formatting and edits.

Kenai is a warm tee intended to layer over basic long sleeves when you need extra warmth but not a whole sweater, written in 7 sizes. This design is a simple top down seamless raglan with a deep v-neck, waist and hip shaping, tunic length and two front pockets.

The name Kenai (pronounced KEE-nie) comes from the Kenai Pennisula in Alaska we visited last summer. This tee is perfect layering for the Alaskan summers of cool mornings and pleasant afternoons.

Kenia is available through Ravelry, WEBS and LoveKnitting!

 

Pattern Spotlight: Azura

Published in 2016 Azura combines a center front cable with matching textured panels on the body and sleeve edging for casual elegance. Perfect for chilly fall evenings, coffee on the outdoor patio and crisp morning walks. Azura is worked top down with a center front cable panel and simple stockinette on the rest of the body. Written in 7 sizes. Includes waist and hip shaping for a flattering fit. Cable is charted and written.

Azura is available through Ravelry, WEBS and LoveKnitting!