One of the most fun parts of being a designer is seeing how others interpret your designs. Here are a few of my favorite finished objects (FOs) of late, with a focus on cool winter-y gray and blues, and shawls on chairs. (click on any photo to visit the knitter's Ravelry and/or Instagram page):
Toulouse - knit by lovegrayhues
Lamassu - knit by ninafer
Woodland hat knit by elainemaxseb
Dal, knit by rie4
Eiswasser knit by lucidfuse
Atlee - knit by kishpai
Summer Rain knit by NeweJersey
Want to share your knits with me? Tag me @mscleaver on Instagram, or if it's on Ravelry, I'll see it. :)
I love textured stitches in Lark, and chunky cables on top of texture just pop! Knit and purl stiches combine for a cushy body, while a stockinette sleeve keeps this cozy raglan from being too busy.
Finished measurements
30¾ (34¼, 37½, 41, 44¼, 47¾, 51, 54¼)"
[78 (87, 95.5, 104, 112.5, 121.5, 129.5, 138) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 34¼" [87 cm] on a 31" [79 cm], 5' 7" [170 cm] tall model (3¼" [8.5 cm] positive ease)
Yarn
Lark by Quince & Co
(100% American wool; 134yd [123m]/50g)
• 10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17) skeins Carrie's Yellow 125
Needles
• One 32" circular needle (circ) in size US 8 [5 mm]
• One 16" circ in size US 6 [4 mm]
• One set double-pointed needles (dpns) in size
US 8 [5 mm]
• One set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm]
Or size to obtain gauge
Notions
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
Gauge
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking
19 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in basketweave pattern with larger needles, after blocking.
The shawl is worked from the top down. It consists of a trinity stitch body, with crescent shaping, and border of Gilgamesh’s beard and Lamassu feathers. The crescent shape of the body is acheived by increasing 2 sts at the beginning and 1 st at the end of every row.
Skills required : knitted cast on, increasing and decreasing (single and double).
Charts and line-by-line instructions included.
- 52 “ wingspan, 25” depth
- 504 yds of Fingering weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Sparrow in Blue Spruce 204
- 32-inch circular needle, US 6 - 4.0 mm
- 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in trinity stitch
Learn more about the Lamassu Shawl in the Chronicles
Photos © Quince & Co.
Inspired by the snowpack on top of the mountains that melts into rivulets, which turns into streams and rivers, Eiswasser (or ice water in German) recreates those streams in a densely-cabled toque that is incredibly warm, despite its name and lighter-weight yarn.
Top it off with a fluffy (faux) fur pompom or leave the spiraling crown open to view.
Size
- 17”/43 cm circumference unstretched at brim, to fit 20-21”/51-53.5 cm head circumference. 9.5”/24 cm high.
Yarn
- Manos Del Uruguay Milo in i2464 Lisboa (65% Merino/35% Linen, 380 yds [347m]/100 g/3.53 oz.)
- Alternatives: approximately 380 yards of heavy fingering/light sport-weight yarn.
Gauge
- 64 sts and 36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Cable Pattern on larger needle.
- 36.5 sts and 36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in k1, p1 rib on smaller needles.
- Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.
Needles & Notions
- US 2 [2.75 mm] 16”/40.5 cm circular needle or dpns
- US 6 [4 mm] 16”/40.5 cm circular needle or dpns
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Removable stitch marker
- Bernat Faux Fur Pompom in Grey Linx (optional)
Read more about Eiswasser in the Ms. Cleaver Chronicles
View it on Ravelry
Photos (c) Bristol Ivy/Ms. Cleaver Creations
Woodland is a colorwork hat and mitten set. The thick fabric from the colorwork makes it perfect for keeping you cozy during your walks in the woods.
Size
16”-26.75” circumference, depending on gauge (see chart)
Yarn
1 Skein Each: Nature Spun Sport by Brown Sheep Company (100% Wool; 184 yd [168m]/50g)
MC: Ash (720S)
CC: Pewter Green (401S)
OR yarn you can achieve a gauge w/ between 6 -7.5 sts/in.
Gauge
Because the pattern repeat is so wide (32 sts), the easiest way to change sizes is by changing your gauge, in conjunction with adjusting the stitch count. Use the chart below to match your gauge to the desired finished circumference.
Measure gauge in blocked colorwork pattern, using suggested needles, then reference chart to choose size.
Sample shown in 128 st cast on at 7 sts/inch (18.25” circ) on an average adult woman sized head. The smallest size would fit a young child, and the largest would fit a man.
Needles & Notions
US 4/3.5 mm 16” circular or dpns
US 6/4 mm 16” circular or dpns
OR SIZE TO ACHIEVE DESIRED GAUGE
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Available as part of and ebook or as a kit
Summer begs for basics, and Atlee delivers. In Cleaner Cotton™ Willet, with an a-line shape, scooped neckline and textural details in the yoke, Leah B. Thibault’s tee is a picture-perfect essential for easy days in the sun.
Shown in size 35” / 89 cm with 1” / 2.5 cm positive ease
- Bust Circumference: 33 (35, 36¾, 39¾, 43¼, 45, 48, 50)" [84 (89, 93.5, 101, 110, 114.5, 122, 127) cm] bust circumference
- Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Willet by Quince & Co in Sail (701)(100% cleaner cotton; 160yd [146m]/50g)
- Needles:
32” circ in size US 5 / 3.75 mm
16” circ in size US 4 / 3.5 mm
set dpns in size US 4 / 3.5 mm
- Gauge: 25 sts and 33 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st on larger needles
Learn more about Atlee in the Chronicles
View it on Ravelry
Photos © Pam Allen
