Shawl Sweater in BLACK!!!

Just finished a Shawl Sweater version in Black with some hints of gray (in Artyarns Silk Rhapsody & Silk Mohair):

LUXE KNITS review on Faina's Knitting Mode

Check it out:

http://fainasknittingmode.blogspot.com/2010/02/book-review-luxe-knits.html

Smocking Pullover & Summer Dress ERRATA

SMOCKING PULLOVER ERRATA (top of Page 37):

Row 6: sl 1, *(with A/B) Tw3L, Tw3R, (with B) p2; repeat from * end with col A/B) Tw3L, Tw3R, (with col B) p2, k1.

Row 7: sl1 (with B) k3 *(with A) p4, (with B) k4; repeat from * end with A) p4, (with B) k2.

Row 8: sl 1, (with B) p1, *(with A/B) Tw2L, Tw2R, (with B) p4; repeat from * end with A/B) Tw2L, Tw2R, (with B) p3, k1.

SUMMER DRESS ERRATA (bottom of Page 32):

Round 6: *(with A/B) Tw3L, Tw3R, (with B) p2; repeat from *

Round 7: *(with A) k4, (with B) p4; repeat from *

Row 8: *(with A/B) Tw2L, Tw2R, (with B) p4; repeat from *

Tonal Skirt Errata

The colors for the Tonal Skirt should be as follows:

Art Yarns’ Silk Mohair, lace weight, 60% Super Kid Mohair, 40% Silk, 88oz/25g = approx 312yd/285m per ball

(A) 1 ball, color #250

Art Yarns’ Regal Silk, fingering weight, 100% silk yarn, 1.75oz/50g = approx 163 yd per ball

(B) 1 ball, color rust 1

(C) 1 ball, color rust 2

(D) 1 ball, color rust 3

(E) 1 ball, color rust 4

(F) 1 ball, color rust 5

Upcoming Designs for Classic Elite Fall'10

I am quite psyched to be working on the designs that Pam Allen has just selected for their Classic Elite Fall'10 Pattern Collection! The Hat is already complete...Cable Capelet is half way there...and the rest are being started...Here are the selected sketches below:

Kumara Long Vest

Portland Tweed Jacket

Moorland Aran Pullover

Fresco Cable Capelet

Ariosa Hat with Ties

Errata for Shawl Sweater (pg 23)

There is a pattern Errata for Shawl Sweater on page 23...

It should read as follows:

COLLAR

FOLD :

With 2 strands of Col B (heavier weight yarn) using US 11 needles CO 270 (274, 278)sts.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat these two rows once more.

Row 5: Purl.

Row 6 (RS): With Col C (lighter weight yarn)*Slip one stitch pick up acorresponding CO stitch from behind of work- knit them together- Repeat from * till the end of row.

Space Between the Folds (WS):

With one strand of Col A work in St St (starting with Purl row) for 6 rows.

Repeat Fold & Space in Between Folds Patterns once more.

On the third repeat of the pattern use 2 strands of Col C for Space Between the Folds.

For the 4^th & 5^th repeats use one strand of Col C for Space Between the Folds.

Next: Work Fold pattern once more, but BO all the sts once they are folded on Row 6.

LUXE KNITS Review on Classic Elite's Newsletter 10/27

Classic Elite's Newsletter 10/27:

There is a FREE pattern of Kumara Arm-Warmers on Classic Elite's Website:

http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/111/Issue111.php

“In Luxe Knits I wanted to show how design evolves: from an initial inspiration to an interpretation of technique; from technique to fashion sketches; and from sketches to an actual garment.”

So begins the introduction to Laura Zukaite’s new book, a collection of 26 sweaters and accessories. The ‘luxe’ part has to do with the fibers she chose to work with—silks, cashmeres, handpainted linen, etc. But even if you can’t afford to treat yourself to an expensive skein of yarn, Laura’s garments are well worth working up in more affordable fibers. And her creative exploration of tried and true knitting moves make this book well worth investing in.

For example, the first chapter explores knitted folds in stockinette stitch—the technique in which you knit a few rows then pick up a previous row of stitches to create a horizontal tuck. Laura uses delicate rings of sculpted tucks to trim the cuffs on sleek cashmere gloves and to embellish a simple striped hat. In other projects, tuck-folds help an attached scarf fold and drape and on a simple rectangular shrug, they make a striking design element

In subsequent chapters, Laura explores the possibilities in smocking, cables, combining yarns of different colors to create tonal effects, honeycomb patterns, and freeform crochet. (A perfectly plain stockinette sweater with a crocheted butterfly to fill in the cut-out back is one of several truly knockout pieces.) Bags, gloves, mitts, even jewelry find a place in Luxe Knits, as well as sweaters, wraps, and two very wearable skirts.

Not least of the pleasures in Luxe Knits are Laura Zukaite’s fashion illustrations. It’s fun to see the imagined piece in counterpoint to the photo of the final, realized sweater. And knitters will appreciate the book's layout. Instructions for each design are shown with multiple photos of the garment. As you knit, you can check the instructions against the pictureS.