Yarns We Love
Each designer has written a review of the yarn they used for their projects. When designers submit a proposal for a design we try to accommodate their choice. They are the best judge of what yarn will work best for their projects.
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Estonian Lace Stitches By Heather Storta
This issue’s topic in this series is on Estonian Lace stitches. Heather Storta discusses the history of these type of patterns as well as how to work them. The pattern for the Quatrefoil Shawl follows.
Shawl Shape as a Function of Construction By Mary E. Jacobs
The topic for this issue’s Fashion Framework is Shawl Shapes. As with all Fashion Framework articles, it provides a complete discussion of what is involved with knitting this type of project as well as tips for success. It is followed by a pattern for a shawl illustating the topic.
Quatrefoil Shawl by Heather Storta
This shawl does not have the traditional Estonian shape of a rectangle with a separately sewn-on lace edging but is in the more modern top-down triangle style, with a lace edging knitted as part of the shawl. Nupps and star stitches are used in abundance, giving the knitter lots of opportunities to practice these techniques!
Upper Yosemite Falls Shawl By Mary E. Jacobs
This shawl, worked in Shibui Knits Cima, begins with a provisional cast on. It is then worked in the round with strategically placed increases to make a rectangular shawl. It accompanies the Fashion Framework article on Shawl Shapes.
Waterfall Cardigan By Ashwini Jambhekar
This design takes advantage of the drape provided by the silk content of Hand Maiden Godiva to achieve a soft cascade of the front lace panels. The clear stitch definition of the yarn highlights the 1×1 cables that encircle the lace pattern.
Dropped Petals Crescent Shawl By Joline Vretenar
Worked in Ancient Arts Yarn Fingering/Sock yarn, Dropped Petals is an asymmetrical crescent shawl worked in Garter stitch. Lace wedges are worked in short rows to mimic petals blowing in the breeze.
Fibonacci Fun Shawlette by Binka Schwan
The Confident Beginner pattern reinforces the topic of the Skill Building article. This issue’s pattern is the Fibonnacci Fun Shawlette by Binka Schwan. The yarn is The Loopy Ewe Seasonings series in the color Buffie’s Icelandic Fall.
Fairlane Tee By Celia McAdam Cahill
Worked in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey yarn, the Fairlane Tee is a loose-fitting, simple tee-style pullover with multi-color modular squares across the bodice and short-row shaping and three-needle bind off at the shoulders. The tee is knit in two pieces from the bottom up with Garter stitch edging at the bottom and sleeves. As a bonus, because the neck is a wide ballet style crew, and the front and back are identical – that means the pullover is reversible.
Marled Boxy Top By Christy Kay Morse
Worked top down, the marled effect is accomplished by holding two yarns together. Knit Picks Billow and Cotlin are used for this sweater.