White Tank Top

 

© White Tank Top

This tank top was salvaged from an existing dress project.
I cut and unraveled across the waist and finished off the bottom hem.
The top features a sweetheart bust line and a v-back.

I use the diamond leaves swatch

from "Stitchionary 5: Lace Knitting" by Vogue Knitting

for the lace part of the tank top.

Online, Linie 163 Bingo,

100% Egyptian, Mercerized, Gassed Cotton, 136yards/ 50g ball,

Machine wash warm and dry flat.

Color #01, Dye Lot #48,58, 4 x Yarn Ball(s)

Needle: US4 3.5mm

Clipped Wings

 

 © Clipped Wings

Finally some pictures while the sun is out.

This blouse design features an allover lace back and exposed upper arm.

I use the leaf chain swatch

from "Stitchionary 5: Lace Knitting" by Vogue Knitting

for the back, front hem, and sleeves hem 

with some modification on how each leaf chain ends on the top.

The sleeves have continuous lattices as the leaf chain hem disappears 

and are ribbed on the top edge for comfortable tension around the arms.

The neckline is finished with two rounds of single crochets.

Ice Yarns, Otello

100% Wool, ~246 yards/50 g ball, 

Machine Wash/Dry Flat. Do not iron. Do not bleach.

Color Pink White, Lot # 21636, 4 x Yarn Balls

Needle: US6 4.0mm 

Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore

© Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore

This cardigan design features

frost flowers and ridges swatch for hem
from "Stitchionary 5: Lace Knitting" by Vogue Knitting and
hot pink contrasting cuffs, neckline, and button/button hole rows.

Lion Brand Yarn, Amazing,

53% Wool/47% Acrylic, 147 yards/50 g ball,

 Machine wash. Dry Flat. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean any solvent.
Color # Pink Sands/207, Art #825, Lot #2139, 8 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US7 4.5mm
 
Atomic Blue, Painted Lady Sport,
100% merino, 200 yards/50 g ball,
Color Queen Anne Pink, 1 x Yarn Ball
This yarn is 100% organic (there are hay bits to pick out when knitting).

Needle: US7 4.5mm

Buttons: Shells, Favorite Findings by Blumenthal

Color Block Collar Sweater

© Color Block Collar Sweater

Design features I-corded neckline, peter pan collar,
wide band ribbed hem, knit-purl chevron body, and set-in sleeves. 

Berroco, Comfort DK
50% Super Fine Nylon/50% Super Fine Acrylic, 178 yards/50 g ball,
Machine wash. Tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. 
Color # 2733/Turquoise , Dye Lot # V1629, 6 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 2739/Grape Jelly, Dye Lot # V1240, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)

Needle: US5 3.75mm

The Subject is Rose

 

© The Subject is Rose 

Pattern: #27 Floral Sweater, Vogue Knitting, Winter 2006/07,
designed by Michele Rose Orne

Yarn: Berroco Comfort Chunky, Bulky Weight,

50% Super Fine Nylon/50% Super Fine Acrylic, 150 yards/100 g ball,  

Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water. 

No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.

Color # 5753 Agean Sea, Dye Lot # V 1337, V 1440, 8 x Yarn Ball(s)

Color # 5724 Pumpkin, Dye Lot # V 1333, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5750 Primary Red, Dye Lot # V 1532-1, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5760 Beet Root, Dye Lot # V 1584, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5780 Dried Plum, Dye Lot # V 1337, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5723 Rosebud, Dye Lot # V 1333, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5740 Seedling, Dye Lot # V 1333, 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 5752 Adirondack, Dye Lot # V 1265, 1 x Yarn Ball(s) 

Color # 5727 Spanish Brown, Dye Lot # V 1333, 1 x Yarn Ball(s) 

Needle: US10.5 6.5mm
Approximately 500 yarn tails. Knit fabric for lining.

The Striped Cardigan

© The Striped Cardigan

Lion Brand Yarn, Cotton Ease,

50% Cotton/50% Acrylic, 207 yards/100 g ball,

Machine washable and dryable.
Do not iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean any solvent.
Color # 152/Charcoal, Art # 830, Lot # 35578A, 1 x Yarn Ball,
Color # 149/Stone, Art # 830, Lot # 35578B, 4 x Yarn Balls,
Color # 122/Taupe, Art # 830, Lot # 41750A, 4 x Yarn Balls

Needle: US8 5.0mm, US6 4.0mm
Buttons: Blumenthal Lansing Co., Organic Elements #2701 (cured to allow washing)

Ribbed Tank Top

 © Ribbed Tank Top

Pattern: knit.1 Spring/Summer 2005 #24
I knitted mine without the bust details and with different neckline and shoulder shaping.

Jo-Ann Sensations, Angel Hair

51% Nylon/49% Acrylic, 71 yards/50 g ball,

Hand wash, Dry flat.
Color # 13/Fushia, Art # 08140980, Lot # 3748, 4095, 6 x Yarn Balls

Needle: US7 4.5mm

Big Bow

© Big Bow

Click on image for larger view.

This over-sized for comfort sweater has peter pan collar and a detachable bow on the front and a button closure on the back.

Sweater
Lion Brand Yarn, Baby's First Yarn,
55% Acrylic/45% Cotton, 120 yards/ 100 g ball,
Machine washable and dryable.
Do not iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean any solvent.
Color # 146/Sea Sprite, Art # 925, Lot # 10114, 10116, 9 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US10.5 6.5mm

Bow
Lion Brand Yarn, Cotton Ease,
50% Cotton/50% Acrylic, 207 yards/100 g ball,
Machine washable and dryable.
Do not iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean any solvent.

Color # 152/Charcoal, Art # 830, Lot # 35578A, 1 x Yarn Balls

Needle: US5 3.75mm

Aye Captain!

 
© Aye Captain! 

This piece is inspired by "Grace - Sailor Dress" from Patons for kids.

Berroco Comfort, Knitting Worsted Weight,

50% Nylon/50% Acrylic, 210 yards/100 g ball,

Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water.
No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.
Yarn: Color # 9763/Navy Blue, Lot # V1629, 1 x Yarn Balls
Color # 9700/Chalk, Lot # V1421, 6 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US6 4.0mm

His and Hers

 © His and Hers 

 

Her sleeve detail. 

HIS

Bernat, Alpaca Natural Blends  

70% Acrylic/30% Alpaca, 120 yards/100 g ball,

Hand wash. Dry flat.

I do NOT recommend this yarn. It sheds too much.

Color # 93141/Indigo, Lot #224830
  10 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US10 6.0mm

HERS

Bernat, Cottontots 

100% Cotton, 171 yards/100 g ball,

Hand wash. Dry flat.

Color # 90005/Wonder White, Lot #226756, 4 x Yarn Balls

Color # 90128/Little Boy Blue, Lot #205433, 4 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US7 4.5mm

Jasmine Kimono

 © Jasmine Kimono

Lion Brand Yarn, Baby's First Yarn,
55% Acrylic/45% Cotton, 120 yards/ 100 g ball,
Machine washable and dryable.
Do not iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean any solvent.
Art # 925, Color # 103/Fairy Tale, Lot # 10109, 6 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US10 6.0mm

Pattern: Free Pattern - Lion Brand Baby's First Jasmine Kimono from 2010 Michaels Stores, Inc. with size and tie modification by SH. The original pattern is for kids of 2 to 3 years. I resized this pattern to fit an adult female.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch

Size: US 2 to US 4 

Note: Kimono is worked in one piece starting at lower edge of Back, worked up to and over the shoulders, down the Fronts, and ending at lower edge of Fronts. 

Back
Cast on 68 sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 12" from beg, end with a WS row. 

Shape Sleeves
Cast on 28 sts at beg of next 2 rows - 124 sts. Continue in St st, until piece measures 20" from beg, end with WS row. 

Shape Neck 
Next Row (RS)
K 46 sts and place stitches on holder for Right Front, join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off next 32 sts for Back neck, k to end for Left Front. 

Left Front
Working on 46 sts on Left Front only, work 11 more rows in St st. 

Next Row (RS)
K 2, yo, knit to end - 47 sts at end of this row. 

Next Row
Purl to last 2 sts, yo, p 2 - 48 sts at end of this row. Repeat last 2 rows until Sleeve measures 16" from cast-on edge, end with a RS row. (23 rows at 71 sts) 

Shape Sleeve
Next Row (WS)
Bind off 28 sts, purl to last 2 sts, yo, p 2. Continue in St st working yo increases at neck edge every row until there are 68 sts on needle (24 rows). Continue even in St st until piece measures 42" from beg, end with a WS row. Bind off. 

Right Front
From WS, place Right Front stitches back on needle. Beg with a WS row, work 11 more rows in St st. 

Next Row (RS)
Knit to last 2 sts, yo, k 2 - 47 sts at the end of this row. 

Next Row
P 2, yo, purl to end - 48 sts at end of this row. Repeat last 2 rows until Sleeve measures 16" from cast-on edge, end with a WS row. 

Shape Sleeve
Next Row (WS)
Bind off 28 sts, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k 2. Continue in St st working yo increases at neck edge every row until there are 68 sts on needle. Continue even in St st until piece measures 42" from beg, end with a WS row. Bind off. 

Finishing
Fold piece in half at shoulder. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends. 

Ties
Sew on ribbons at lower end of Right Front neck shaping, at lower end of Left Front neck shaping, at inner Right Side, and outer Left Side. 

Abbreviations
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side
st = stitch(es)
St st = stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

Blazing Sun Cropped Cardigan

© Blazing Sun Cropped Cardigan

Pattern: Stefanie Japel @ http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring07/PATTleaf.html

Sleeves and bottom hem: Stell Dunedin
@ http://knitknitfrog.blogspot.com/2008/01/non-roll-stocking-stitch-edge.html

Button: I-Cord then Chinese Button Knot
Yarn: Berroco, Berroco Comfort, 

50% Super Fine Nylon/50% Super Fine Acrylic, 210 yards/100 g ball,  

Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water. 

No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.

Color # 9732 Primary Yellow, Dye Lot #1264, 3 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US7 4.5mm

Winter White Sweater Blouse

© Winter White Sweater Blouse

Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease Worsted Weight, 

78% Acrylic/19% Wool/3% Polyester,197 yards/85 g ball,

Machine wash warm medium cycle. Tumble dry low.

May be dry cleaned. Do not bleach. Do not iron.

Art # 620, Color # 301/White/Multi,
Lot # 39743, 3 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US8 5.0mm

Banana Shrug

© Banana Shrug

 

Coats &amp, Red Heart, Moon & Stars,

52% Acrylic/48% Nylon, 110 yards/50 g ball,

Machine wash gentle cycle. Tumble dry low.

May be dry cleaned. Do not bleach. Do not iron.

Art # E753, Color # 3240/Buttercream, Lot # 5934, 3 x Yarn Balls
Needle: US8 5.0mm