Tuesday, January 08, 2008

new! Hong Kong Stole

Hong Kong Stole (Cashmere)
Here’s a new twist to a basic stole design. Knit in sumptuous cashmere, we worked simple garter stitch combinations to define the rectangle with a collar and bottom edge, and garter stitch ties with openings so one front tie can slip into the other front tie to keep the stole in place. We tested lots of yarns to find the best for drape and softness this design needs to hug the body. This yummy cashmere stole is knit with Jade Sapphire’s 100% 8-ply cashmere. A Knittingbag design.

Pattern Info:

Yarn: 100% Jade Sapphire 8-ply cashmere (6 skeins)
US 10-1/2 needles
Size: S (32-34"), M (36-38"), L (40-42")
Cost: $225 (Lge + $37)
Colors: Blueblood red, natural, black, pewter, Caribbean mist, silver fern, blueberries



Karabella Aurora Bulky Version
Here's another version of the Hong Kong stole worked in Karabella's Aurora Bulky for a bigger knit look. This versatile design is the same as the cashmere version using simple garter stitch combinations to define the rectangle with a collar and bottom edge, and garter stitch ties. This version has one opening for the front tie to slip comfortably into the other front tie to keep the stole in place. This yarn has good drape and softness this design needs to hug the body. A Knittingbag design.

Pattern Info:
Yarn: Karabella Aurora Bulky (100% extrafine merino) - 54 yd
US 11
Size: S (32-34"), M (36-38"), L (40-42")
Cost: $90 (Lge + $17)
Colors: Silver grey(shown), Ivory, Black, Dark brown, Bronze brown, True green, Denim, Deep moss green, Merlot

new! Trapeze-shaped Striped Pullover

Striped Trapeze Pullover
A knockout sweater to add to your collection, this fun striped trapeze-shaped pullover feels so soft and fits like a dream. It’s long enough to wear over leggings or jeans, has slightly flared sleeves, a dark band across bust line, and flattering-shaped bodice. An easy to knit pattern worked in 3 stages: top portion is knit side to side (cuff to cuff), band is then picked up on circulars and bodice is worked separately on circular needles.
Pattern Info:
Yarn: Filatura's Zara - 100% merino (137 yd)
US 6 & US 6 -24" circular
Size: S (30-32"), M (34-36"), L (38-40")
Cost for kit including pattern: $105 (Med add $9.50, Lge add $28.50)
Color combos: Grey/Black (shown), Grey/Midnight blue, Chocolate/Lt. Denim Tweed, Black&wht Tweed/Black