cocoknits by julie weisenberger http://cocoknits.com knitting patterns and Knitter's Block, the interlocking system for blocking handknits Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:59:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 vote for my next pattern: three (not) of a kind http://cocoknits.com/2011/10/28/vote-for-my-next-pattern-three-not-of-a-kind/ http://cocoknits.com/2011/10/28/vote-for-my-next-pattern-three-not-of-a-kind/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:58:13 +0000 admin http://cocoknits.com/?p=1459
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This time around the vote is between a wrap, a dress and a cardigan. Vote for the one you’d most like to knit (or that you’d like to knit first!).

Cocoon Wrap

The cocoon wrap starts out as a big rectangle but then you fold it and continue knitting to create armholes and a wide ribbed collar. What results is a cozy, versatile wrap. Worn one way, the fronts are shorter; worn upside down, the fronts become longer. Sample is knit in Elsbeth Lavold Silky Flamme, the gauge would also work for Malbrigo Twist or Blue Sky Alpacas Brushed Suri.

Lulu

This is a top-down, A-line garment made with English tailored shoulders and set-in sleeves. You can easily customize the length of both the dress and the sleeves. A very basic, flattering shape that begs to be knit up with an interesting dk weight yarn. Samples knitted in Habu wool with stainless steel or Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Stella

Stella is a basic scoop neck cardigan knitted seamlessly. The bottom is knit with two strands of Habu’s stainless held together, the top is one strand stainless with one strand cotton gima. The fun part of the stainless is that you can manipulate the fabric but the pattern would translate perfectly to other sport or dk weight yarns.

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Thanks to everyone who voted! And the results are: Adrian 44%, Jakob 30%, Kurt 26%.

Read more about Adrian and purchase the pattern »

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I sometimes get requests for guys’ sweater designs but I must admit, I don’t love designing for guys…they are a little too boring, sorry guys!  So I have designed 3 Unisex garments for guys or girls who like a more boyish fit.  I felt this gave me a little more flexibility.

They are all simple designs which encourage yarn substitutions and are constructed in my favorite way; seamless with English Tailored shoulders.

Jakob

Jakob is a super simple pullover and a chance for the guys to try out seamless construction with English Tailored shoulders. Sample is worked in a soon-to-be-released merino superwash from Malabrigo in a dk weight on #6 needles. A second version in paper and silk from Habu is in the works.

Jakob

Adrian

Adrian is a simple rolled-edge vest with a twist. It can be worn open but when the collar is crossed and slipped over the head it closes the vest and forms a shawl collar. Sample knit in soft, drapey ShiBui Alpaca silk on #6 needles. A second version in merino and stainless steel from Habu is in the works.

Adrian

Kurt

Kurt is Katarina’s boyfriend! It is also seamless but a boxy shape and 2×2 shawl collar. Sample is knitted in Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool on #6 needles.

Kurt

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The results are: Louisa 44%, Mishke 31%, Lindsay 25%. Louisa is now available. Check back soon for Mishke and Lindsay.

Read more about Louisa and purchase the pattern »

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You have the opportunity to influence which patterns I actually write and offer on the website. The project with the most votes at the end of one week will be the first pattern I write.

Lindsay

Lindsay was inspired by a photo of a vintage coat. She is knitted with an easy slip-stitch pattern and features optional slit pockets, bracelet length turned up cuffs and a cozy shawl collar. Sample worked in ShiBui’s Merino Worsted using #8 needles.

Louisa

I have had so many requests for a winter version of Liesl. Meet Louisa! She is constructed seamlessly from the bottom up using short rows to form the flattering asymmetrical hemline. Sample worked in Habu’s Linen Wool Roving N-68 using #7 needles.

Mishke

I love working cables but I don’t love wearing them so then it became a challenge to design a cabled sweater that I would wear. Mishke is the result: cables done cocoknits’ style, completely askew and seamless. Sample worked in Malabrigo Rios using #7 needles.

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Thanks to all who voted! The results are: Maude 56%, Ruby 24%, Paulina 20%. Maude is written and now available here. The other two will be written and available in the coming weeks.

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You have the opportunity to influence which patterns I actually write and offer on the website. The project with the most votes at the end of one week will be the first pattern I write.

Maude

Maude is based on Japanese designs I keep running across. She’s knitted all in one piece and crosses over in the back. The front has optional pockets. Easy to wear as a layering piece when a t-shirt or tank isn’t quite enough.

Paulina

Paulina is another layering piece knitted with Habu’s new printed cotton gima. Like Gisela, she’s perfect to wear over a tank when you want more coverage (think upper arms!) in hot weather. She is knitted in two flat pieces from the cuff toward the neckline. A 3-needle bind off worked on the right side connects the two pieces and creates the raised line up the front and back. Flattering asymmetrical hemline falls shorter in front and longer in back.

Ruby

Ruby is a fun, light weight summer knit. The body is knitted with two thin strands of Habu yarn while the side flounces are knitted with just one strand. This one is knitted with silk and linen but she’d be fun in any combination of silk, stainless steel, paper, linen or wool.

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