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Vinculum Cardigan

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This lovely sweater, with just a bit of texture at the cast on edges and smocking across the shoulders is a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The V neck shaping is echoed by a V at the back of the neck. The smocking is continuous across the front shoulder and the back shoulder, where it’s attached to an angled back for a better fit.

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Yarn: 890[1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1475, 1575] yards of heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Sample shown in Swans Island Merino Worsted (Natural Heathers are colored with natural alpaca, and dyed versions are 100% Organic Merino Wool, 250 yds per 100 gm skein) in ‘Oatmeal’; 11 wpi
Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge. A 32-inch or longer circular needle recommended.
Gauge: 19 stitches & 26 rows in 4 inches (10cm) square in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Finished Sizes: XS[S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x] corresponding to bust circumference of 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches (81.5[91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142]cm). For specific measurements, see schematic on page 2.
Notions: 4 stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders to hold live stitches, tapestry needle to weave in ends. Seven buttons (5/8-inch).
Pattern Includes: written instructions
Stitches Used: knit, purl, k2tog, slipped stitches, ssk, p2tog, wrap & turn short rows with detailed instructions, make 1 left, make 1 right, make 1 purl, smocking with detailed instructions, working buttonholes.
Other Details: This sweater is knit flat with fronts and back in one piece from the bottom hem to the armhole bind off, with waist shaping set in to form darts on both fronts and the back. At the armholes, the fronts and back split. The back is gently shaped and then short rows are added to make a peak of fabric at the center back. The smocked fronts of the sweater wrap over the tops of the shoulders to create the back neck shaping, then they are seamed into the short row peak on the center back. This creates a V at the neck in both front and back, with angled shoulders for fit and continuous smocking pattern over the shoulder. This sweater is designed to be worn with 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) of positive ease. The narrowest point of the sweater will hit at the natural waist. Sweater is shown in 37 inch finished size on a 36 inch bust.

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This pattern is part of the Confluence Collection. The whole collection can be purchased for $18.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Sweaters ‡ Comments (0) °

Tangle Legwarmers

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These sassy legwarmers are a must for fall and winter wear. Keep your legs cozy when you wear your favorite dress, or add an extra layer of warmth under pants on those bitter cold days.

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Yarn: 325[385, 475] yards of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK (100% Undyed British Wool, 131 yds per 100gm skein) in ‘Brown B.F.L.’; 13 wpi
Needles: Set of 5 double points in both 3.75mm (US 5) and 4.5mm (US 7) or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
Finished Size: To fit 1214, 17 inch (30.535.5, 43.25cm) calf circumference (see notes) with up to 4 inches of negative ease. Length: 23 inches (58.5cm) from cast-on edge to bound-off edge, unstretched.
Gauge: 24 stitches and 24 rounds per 4 inches (10cm) square in bramble stitch, unstretched.
Notions: Tapestry needle to weave in ends, stitch marker to denote beginning of round.
Pattern Includes: written instructions
Stitches Used: knit, purl, k3tog, purl knit and purl into the same stitch.
Other Details: These legwarmers are worked in the round from one end of the tube to the other with ribbing at each end. The Bramble Stitch pattern is extremely stretchy, so no shaping is needed to make the legwarmers fit even the curviest calves.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Socks ‡ Comments (0) °

Clustered Vest

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With the fronts and back yoke knit in one piece this vest is a wardrobe staple from the front, with a bit of attitude when viewed from behind. Short rows shape the yoke, and allow the textured front band to stand up as it becomes the collar.

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Yarn: 720[810, 900, 990 1080, 1170, 1260] yards of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in Anzula Mariposa (50% Huacaya Alpaca/25% Suri Alpaca/25% Tussah Silk, 190 yds per 3 oz skein) in ‘Claret’; 12 wpi
Needles: 3.75mm (US 5) needles for flat knitting on body, or size needed to obtain gauge, and 3.5mm (US 4) (or needles one size smaller) for facings
Gauge: 21 stitches & 32 rows in 4 inches (10cm) square in stockinette stitch after blocking using larger needle.
Finished Sizes: XS[S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x] corresponding to bust circumference of 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches (81.5[91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142]cm). For specific measurements, see schematic on page 2.
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends and seam. 8 hook & eye sets and matching thread.
Pattern Includes: charts and text translations of charts
Stitches Used: knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, slipped stitches with yarn in front and with yarn in back, use of markers, wrap and turn short rows with descriptions included, make 1 right, make 1 left.
Other Details: The two fronts and back yoke of this sweater are knit in a single piece, beginning with the right front panel, continuing across the back, and then down the left front panel, using short rows for shaping. After the back is knit separately, the two pieces are sewn together at the side seams and the center of the back yoke. The narrowest point of the sweater should hit at the natural waist. All waist shaping is done on the back piece. All side edges that will be seamed together are worked with a slip stitch edging so they will be even and easy to sew.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Sweaters ‡ Comments (0) °

Bevy Socks

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These socks rock a textured cuff, with classic ribbing to keep them snug around your ankles. The instep detail will give you a little smile every time you look down.

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Yarn: 285[325, 365] yards of fingering weight yarn. Sample shown in Lorna’s Laces Solemate (55% Superwash Merino Wool/15% Nylon/30% Outlast, 425 yds per 100gm skein) in ‘Manzanita’; 18 wpi
Needles: Set of 5 double points in 2.25mm (US 1) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished Size: To fit 7[8, 9] inch (17.75{20.25, 22.75}cm) foot circumference (see notes), 7 inches (17.75cm) from cuff edge to top of heel flap.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rounds per 2 inches (5cm) square in stockinette
Notions: Tapestry needle to graft and weave in ends, cable needle.
Pattern Includes: charts and text translations of charts
Stitches Used: knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, knit front back and front, sl 1 k2tog psso, Right Twist, Left Twist, 3-st Twist, slipping with yarn in front and back.
Other Details: These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down with a clustered stitch motif at the upper cuff that flows into ribbing, the ribbing in turn flowing into a tapered peak on the instep. The heel flap is work flat, with a faux seam stitch down the center heel, and the foot is worked in stockinette after the tapered ribbing instep.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Socks ‡ Comments (0) °

Bramble Shawl

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This easy and delicate shoulder shawl is a great transitional piece for those chilly fall mornings, or it makes the leap to winter wear under your favorite dress coat. The solid garter stitch body is a breeze to knit, while the Bramble Stitch border is deceptively simple to work.

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Yarn: 900 yds of heavy laceweight or light fingering weight yarn. Sample shown in Impulse of Delight Merely Lace (80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon, 580 yards per 110 gm skein) in Blackberry; 19 wpi
Needles: 3.25mm (US 3) and 3.75mm (US 5) 24-inch or longer circular needle for flat knitting or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 22 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches (10cm) square in garter stitch after blocking.
Finished Size: 55 inches (140cm) across top (not counting borders), 40 inches (76cm) from center of wingspan to bottom point, and border of 5 inches (13cm) wide (not counting picots)
Notions: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends
Pattern Includes: written instructions
Stitches Used: knit, purl, p3tog, slipped stitches with yarn in front and with yarn in back, use of markers, knit front and back, knit front back and front, wrap & turn short rows with detailed instructions included in the pattern.
Other Details: The body of this shawl is worked from the bottom point to the long wingspan edge with slipped stitches at the beginning of each row, then the border is picked up along the slipped stitches on both edges of the triangle and knitted outward.

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This pattern is part of the Confluence Collection. The whole collection can be purchased for $18.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Shawls/Scarves ‡ Comments (1) °

Assemblage Mitts

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These quick an easy mitts are a great way to use a single skein of a truly beautiful luxury yarn. In cashmere they will keep your wrists (and consequently your whole body) warm. The smocking detail at the wrist keeps them snug and fitted.

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Yarn: 100(115, 132) yards of sport weight yarn. Artyarns Cashmere Sock (67% Cashmere/25% Wool/8% Nylon), 160 yards per 50 gm skein), in ‘302 Half Strength’; 15 wpi
Needles: 3.5mm (US 4) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 25 sts and 37 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) square in smocking pattern after blocking.
Finished Sizes: 6[7, 8] inches (15.25[17.75, 20.25]cm) hand circumference.
Notions: stitch markers to mark gusset and beginning of round, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern Includes: written directions
Stitches Used: knit, purl, make 1 purl, smocking with instructions included.

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Posted 27 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Gloves/Mittens/Mitts ‡ Comments (0) °

Free Pattern Release: Fenced In Afghan

Boy have I been busy! The new collection is almost ready to go, and I’ve been hard at work on holiday projects. One of them was so much fun, I thought you’d all like to knit it too! I wrote up the pattern and now it’s available for free.

Fenced In Afghan

This cozy afghan is knit in modular pieces in garter stitch for a soft, cushy blanket. The modular design makes it very easy to adjust the size for a lap afghan or a baby blanket. You could even change the yarn weight and needle size and just knit it until it’s as big as you want it. It’s also a great way to use up all those scrap yarns!

This afghan is worked with modular pieces that are picked up and knitted from the existing pieces, beginning with the large mitered square in the bottom right corner. Each full square consists of a large mitered square, two rectangles and a smaller mitered square that completes the full square. Squares on the left and top edges are not full squares, but consist of one or more modular pieces as described in the pattern. Work each square in number order according to the diagram, working from Square 1 to Square 48. When all 48 squares are complete, a border is picked up and knitted on using the longer circular needle, plus 4 small mitered squares in each corner of the border.

Fenced In Afghan Detail

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Enjoy!
Miriam

Posted 23 November 2011 † Mim § Design Posts § Designing § Free Patterns § Knitting § Self-Publishing § TNNA § Totally Random ‡ Comments (3) °

Announcing Video Tutorials

If you haven’t been following on twitter, you might not know that I’ve been posting some video tutorials on my YouTube channel. All of the tutorial bits from Twist & Knit are now in video form and posted to YouTube, as well as a few other techniques that I reference in patterns.

You can view individual videos through these links.

Casting On Over Two Needles
Double Stranded Double Start Cast On
Disappearing Loop Cast On
Provisional Cast On
Knitted Lace Bind Off
Purled Lace Bind Off
Stretchy Sewn Bind Off
Make 5 stitches in 1
PKOK or Mock Cable with Eyelet
Picking Up Stitches
Cable Cast On

If you have a YouTube account, you can subscribe to my channel to receive notification when I post a new video tutorial.

This makes it much easier for me to included tutorials with patterns. I can just include the YouTube link in the pdf file when there’s a specific technique I think is best to use. Here’s a great one for picking up stitches!

Hope these videos are useful to you!
Best,
Miriam

Posted 12 October 2011 † Mim § Knitting § Tutorials ‡ Comments (2) °

Confluence Collection Preview

Peek at the Confluence Collection

Knitting on the new collection is done, and Caro was here for the photoshoot on Friday. I saw the photos in camera and I’m sooo excited to see them full sized! It was fun (if a little cold), and I’m really excited to show you more.

Here’s a little to whet your appetites. The Confluence Collection includes a cardigan (the smocked fabric at bottom left) in Swans Island Merino Worsted, a vest (the top right) in Anzula Mariposa, a shawl (top left) in Impulse of Delight Merely Lace, a pair of socks (bottom right) in Lorna’s Laces Solemate, a pair of fingerless gloves in Artyarns Cashmere Sock, and a pair of legwarmers in Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK.

It looks like it will be ready to release in November. What do you think?

Posted 09 October 2011 † Mim § Designing § Knitting ‡ Comments (1) °

Moving right along!

Welcome to the new site!

Some things have changed, but a lot of the old blog posts have just been moved over. For most posts, the old address would be something like http://mimknits.com/wordpress/?p=379, while the new address is http://www.miriamfelton.com/?p=379. Change mimknits.com to miriamfelton.com and remove the whole /wordpress portion 🙂

If you’re looking for tutorials, scroll down to the blog categories and click on the Tutorials & Reference Shelf link in the upper right sidebar.

If you’re looking for pattern information, you can click on the Design Purchase & Info link.

Hope you like the new space as much as I do!

Miriam

Posted 04 October 2011 † Mim § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on Moving right along! °