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Crashing Waves: Bay of Fundy Shawl

IMG_2492_800New Pattern Release!  Our new shawl is finally here.

This is a new take on our Crashing Waves motif inspired by the impressive waves and high tides in the Bay of Fundy between Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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The model is stitched on US Size 5 [3.75 mm] needles using Queensland’s Sugar Rush yarn, a lovely soft sugar cane viscose.

Pattern is knit from the bottom up so circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

We recommend using pattern markers between each section of the Crashing Waves motif to help keep your count correct and to help easily find any errors across the long rows of stitches.

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GAUGE – 28sts x 34rows = 4in [10cm] on US Size 3 [3.25 mm] needles.
Note that the pattern is knit on US Size 5 [3.75 mm] needles but the gauge is on US Size 3 [3.25].

SIZES
Small – Finished blocking size 20×50
Medium – Finished blocking size 20×60
Large – Finished blocking size 20×70

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May Flowers Baby Dress

IMG_2358_1000A lovely little dress in stockinette stitch, knit from the top down with a bottom floral lace border and picot edge bindoff.

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We recommend knitting this beauty in cotton to keep it light and breathable for your little one.May Flowers Dress  This pattern uses multiple yarn overs to create the larger circles in the center of the flowers.  In the following row, the 1styarn over is knitted while the 2nd is purled.

Pattern includes 3 sizes, 3 month, 6 month and 12 month.  Sizes based on children’s clothing size, NOT age. For a sizing chart, please visit: http://www.windsweptdesignsonline.com/sizing-chart

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Also, we recommend NOT using a variegated yarn for the floral border.  Below, you can see why.  The floral border gets lost in the myriad of colors.

If you choose not to use the recommended kitchen cotton, you may want to adjust the straps. The kitchen cotton will keep the stockinette stitch straps flat, but a different yarn may not.

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All knitting patterns are sold through third party sites Ravelry & Craftsy. With Ravelry, once payment is complete your pattern will be emailed to you immediately; you do not have to be a Ravelry member to purchase through Ravelry, but we highly recommend it as it is a vibrant community of knitting and yarn enthusiasts. With Craftsy, once payment is confirmed you will have a download link available from your Craftsy account.

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Crashing Waves Scarf – New Pattern Release!

scarfIt’s finally here!  Our Crashing Waves Scarf is inspired by the impressive waves and incredible high tides in the Bay of Fundy between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine.

In order to create the actual image of crashing waves, this pattern is knit from the bottom up instead of from the side across.  Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Available for purchase in our Ravelry Store.

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You don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase.

All knitting patterns are sold through Ravelry.  Once payment is complete, your pattern will be emailed to you immediately.  You do not have to be a Ravelry member to purchase through Ravelry, but we highly recommend it as it is a vibrant community of knitting and yarn enthusiasts.
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Blocking Acrylic

Testing The WavesPeople have told me for years that you can’t block acrylic yarn.  As my British friends would say, that’s bollocks.  Of course you can block acrylic – you don’t see acrylic sweaters at the mall with an unsightly roll at the hems.

The problem is that you have to block them differently because acrylic is essentially plastic so methods you use to block plant and animal fibers just won’t work.

I stumbled upon this wonderful blog post on BeadKnitter Gallery’s  blog a while back outlining a simple and effective way to block acrylic: steam.

I encourage you to read the whole article for it has lots of pointers and visual examples, but it boils down to these simple steps:

  1. pin/blocking wire the piece into the desired shape
  2. set your iron to full steam ahead

There are two VERY IMPORTANT things to remember – 1) NEVER touch the piece with your iron or the yarn will melt, and 2) the blocking is permanent.  So be sure to test it first on something you don’t care too much about, until you get the hang of it.

I spent this morning blocking about 7 toddler shirts and dresses that I had lying around.  It’s quick and easy and the results are magnificent!

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Shades of Blue

blueOceanYarn2Two new shawl patterns are in the works.  Here are the delicious shades of blue I’m planning on knitting them in.  CoBaSi by HiKoo is a cotton/bamboo/silk/nylon blend.  Queensland’s Sugar Rush is 100% sugar cane viscose.  I’m really looking forward to both of these ocean-themed patterns.

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Two new patterns!

wavesScarfI’ve got two new patterns nearing completion.  With the July 4th holiday coming up, I can’t promise when they’ll be up, but definitely soon.  Here’s a sneak peak at the back of a scarf. 🙂

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New Treat!

I picked up a new treat last week at Adventures in Knitting in Harwich, MA.  Take a look:

Circular needle hanger
Circular needle hanger

It’s a circular needle hanger.  It keeps all your needles sorted and kink-free.  And you don’t have to measure all your metal needles figure out if that’s a size 4 or 5 you have in your hands every time you start a new project.

Brilliant!

 

 

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Rain. Lots of rain.

My family and I have spent four days on Cape Cod visiting family… four days of rain! Lots of fun with a toddler, let me tell you!

Ah well, at least I got a lot of knitting done.  New patterns are coming soon!

Maybe some pictures even sooner!

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May Flowers Shawl

The new May Flowers Shawl pattern has been released! May Flowers Shawl

You can buy it now on Ravelry – no need to be a member to purchase. Add to cart. Show cart.

A lovely floral shawl featuring 4 different floral patterns – 4-petal, 6-petal, 8-petal and 12-petal with a ruffled edging.

This pattern features multiple yarn overs in a row to achieve the larger floral patterns. When working the next WS row after the yarn overs purl every stitch except the 2nd yarn over –knit this stitch instead. These are noted in the instructions. All rows, RS and WS, are listed in this pattern to make remembering these knit stitches easier.
May Flowers DetailPattern is knitted on circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Pattern is knit on circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Gauge is not critical. Any DK yarn will likely work fine. For reference, this pattern is shown in Classic Elite Firefly which achieves 6 sts per inch on US size 5 3.75 mm needles. I highly recommend Classic Elite Firefly for the slight sheen it gives the pattern. It drapes beautifully and really makes for a great shawl.

All knitting patterns are sold through Ravelry.  Once payment is complete, your pattern will be emailed to you immediately.  You do not have to be a Ravelry member to purchase through Ravelry, but we highly recommend it as it is a vibrant community of knitting and yarn enthusiasts.

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May Flowers Shawl

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Floral Handkerchief Pattern

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A soft floral hanky that will look great in either a formal setting or with a period costume. Finished Measurements: 9.5”x9.5”.
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This pattern features multiple yarn overs in a row to achieve the 6-petal floral patterns. When working the next WS row after the yarn overs purl every stitch except the 2nd yarn over – knit this stitch instead. Only RS rows are listed in this pattern to make it easier to read. Chart is also included in this pattern.

Sample is knit in Queensland Sugar Rush which has a lovely, soft feel to it.

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All knitting patterns are sold through third party sites Ravelry & Craftsy. With Ravelry, once payment is complete your pattern will be emailed to you immediately; you do not have to be a Ravelry member to purchase through Ravelry, but we highly recommend it as it is a vibrant community of knitting and yarn enthusiasts. With Craftsy, once payment is confirmed you will have a download link available from your Craftsy account.

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