More store samples posted to Ravelry

Projects can be viewed on the Espace Tricot Projects Page…

- Melissa

New Store Sample: Corinne

Corinne, by Crystal Erb Junkins, is a lovely light-weight cardigan with a flattering A-line shape. It’s knit sideways all in one piece with minimal seaming required. We opted for Rowan’s Purelife Revive – a blend of cotton, silk, and rayon – for our summer version but will surely knit this up again for the fall in a warmer merino or alpaca blend. A simple straightforward pattern with sophisticated flair!

Free Pattern Friday: Asymmetric jacket in Drops Lin

(Photo: Garnstudio – Drops Design)

As I’m just about to cast this jacket on to knit up as a store sample, AND because it’s free, this pattern elbowed out stiff competition to be this week’s Free Pattern Friday feature. The shape of this lightweight cardigan / jacket is flattering on many body types and the natural linen fiber makes it perfect for layering on changeable summer days.  Garnstudio’s Asymmetric Jacket is knit with Garnstudio’s Drops Lin - available in 8 beautiful shades.

True to form, I will be casting on in black…

- Melissa

Store samples posted to Ravelry

This week we took some time to photograph and post some of our store samples to the Espace Tricot project page on Ravelry. It’s a great way to let our customers see everything available for viewing in store and provides a user-friendly platform for describing project details such as sizing, yardage requirements, and modifications we may have made to any of the patterns. We still have plenty of projects to upload but we’ve made a dent and plan to post several more every week. Click here to view our projects and get inspired!

Free Pattern Friday: Ribbon of Breeze

(Photos: knittimo)

I am in love! Newly posted to Ravelry, the Ribbon of Breeze scarf by Sachiko Uemura is breathtakingly beautiful. This pattern requires only a small amount of yarn and can be knit with or without beads. Versions in both lace weight and figering weight yarns are picutred above. A great stash-busting project or a perfectly justifiable excuse for a new yarn purchase!

- Melissa

New store sample: New York Cardigan

The New York Cardigan by Erin Harper is a lightweight, versatile cardigan designed to be worn over a tee or camisole making it a perfect layering piece for spring and summer.  The main body is knit from the top down with lace panels knit separately and sewn on to complete the front. We knit our store sample with Tonos Pima Silk from Misti Alpaca – an incredibly soft blend of cotton and silk in a DK weight. Pattern available for purchase in store.

Note: This is one of the projects for our next Knit-Along beginning May 3rd. Why not join us? Everyone welcome!

- Melissa

New store sample: Tiny Tea Leaves Cardi

The Tiny Tea Leaves Cardi by Melissa LaBarre is a lovely cardigan pattern for little ones. This simple sweater is knit from the top down in one piece and features garter stitch trims and ruching around the neckline. Based on the original adult pattern – the re-sized version is designed to fit ages 2 to 12 years.  Our store sample is knit using SweetGeorgia Worsted (100% superwash merino) in a sunny hue aptly named “Lemon Curd”. Just looking at this sweater will cheer you! A quick knit and perfect gift idea.

- Melissa

New Store Sample: Weekend Wrap

We fell hard for Mona’s version of Julie Weisneberger’s Weekend Wrap last week (blogged here)! So much so, that we cast this one on in Berroco’s Seduce right away (colour #4430 – Earth Stone) AND made it one of our May Knit-Along projects. Knit with 12 mm needles, the effect is lacy without the need for yarnovers and pattern repeats. The larger needle size also makes this a super quick knit. Very chic! The pattern can be found through Ravelry here - hardcopies should be available in store shortly.

- Melissa

May Knit-Along!

Begins May 3rd, 2012 – runs 5 weeks
(Thursday evenings 6:00 – 9:00pm)

Join us for our next Knit-Along beginning May 3rd featuring four beautiful knits for spring and summer. Because we won’t be running knit-alongs in June and July, we’re providing 4 options this time rather than our usual three and the KAL will run  5 weeks instead of 4 giving many of you time to take on more than one project!

(Photos [clockwise]): Julie Hoover, Emma Fassio, Julie Weisenberger, Hiroko)

Décalage by Julie Hoover is aptly described by the designer as both modern and stylish. Knit using two colours each of Habu’s fine merino and silk stainless steel, this scarf is an exquisite study in colour blending and texture. We have many colours of both of these yarns in stock with more arriving soon! Pattern available for purchase in store.

Azzu’s Shawl by Emma Fassio is a long slim shawl with a light summery feel. Knit top-down – it’s worked from the center back outwards. Because of it’s ample length this piece can also be twisted and tied around the neck and worn as a scarf.  Great yarn options for this one include Habu Textile’s Tsumugi Silk (100% Silk), Silver Label Mulberry Silk from Tanis Fiber Arts (100% Silk), or Handmaiden’s Sea Silk (70% Silk / 30% Seacell)! All are available in store. Pattern available for free on Ravelry.

Weekend Wrap by Julie Weisenberger is a surprisingly elegant vest / wrap which really can be completed in a weekend. Knit with 12 mm needles, the effect is lacy without the need for yarnovers and pattern repeats. Throw this over a t-shirt, tunic, or blouse and wait for the compliments! We knit ours using Berroco’s Seduce - a breathable mix of silk, linen, rayon and nylon. Pattern available for purchase online.

New York Cardigan by Erin Harper is a lightweight, versatile cardigan designed to be worn over a tee or camisole making it a perfect layering piece for spring and summer.  The main body is knit from the top down with lace panels knit separately and sewn on to complete the front. We knit our store sample with Tonos Pima Silk from Misti Alpaca – an incredibly soft blend of cotton and silk in a DK weight. Pattern available for purchase in store.

- Melissa

New Books from Rowan

Click links below to view projects:

Seascapes
Kidsilk Haze Stripe Collection
Little Rowan

So many good ones!

- Melissa