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jade clover tunic

Jade Clover a tunic design by La Visch Designs

A soft and feminine tunic with sweet lace patterning in the yoke and short sleeves. Jade Clover is worked seamlessly in the round top down in one piece, and with neat twisted rib edgings. With its subtle A-line shaping, this tunic is not only flattering on all sizes. Additionally, it’s also very easy to shorten to tee length, or lengthen to a dress. Not only tips for these modifications as well as for a more flared out body, but also associated yarn requirements are included!

This pattern contains instructions for 11 sizes. These sizes have finished bust measurements ranging from 80 to 146.5 cm (31.5 to 57.75 inches). The sample in size 1 shown is worn with 7.5 cm (3 inches) of positive ease.

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Difficulty level

Stitches used include knit, purl, knit tbl, k2tog, skp, yo, m1l and m1r. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

The Jade Clover tunic pattern is available in 11 sizes: Size 0 (1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10} with a finished bust measurement of 80 (87.5, 93.5, 101.5, 105.5) [111.5, 117.5, 127] {133, 141, 146.5} cm or 31.5 (34.5, 36.75, 40, 41.5) [44, 46.25, 50] {52.25, 55.5, 57.75} inches. For more measurements, please see the schematic in the picture gallery.

The garment is intended to be worn with approx. 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease at the full bust. The sample in size 1 shown is worn with 7.5 cm (3 inches) of positive ease.

Pattern details

Gauge: 23.5 sts / 30 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch on larger needles, measured after blocking.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 8 pages (letter size)

Yarn

Yarn used in the sample Jade Clover tunic: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 2} ball(s) of Scheepjes Whirl (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 1000 m (1094 yds) / 225 g) in 50 Jade Jim Jam.

Alternatively, use: 693 (769, 822, 911, 960) [1036, 1093, 1222] {1298, 1396, 1471} m (759 (841, 900, 997, 1050) [1133, 1196, 1337] {1420, 1527, 1609} yds) / 156 (173, 185, 205, 216) [233, 246, 275] {292, 314, 331} g of yarn with good drape that knits up to the pattern gauge, in gradient colors for a similar result.

For the sizes requiring more than 1 ball of Whirl, you could consider attaching another Whirl in the opposite color sequence. This will preserve a gradient effect. You can also take 2 balls of Whirl and alternate them every other round, starting both with the same color. Alternatively, combine with uni-color shades of Scheepjes Whirlette (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 455 m (497 yds) / 100 g) to extend your gradient project.

Materials

Knitting needles:
- Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) / 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or a size 0.5 mm (or the US equivalent) smaller than the size needed to get gauge
- A size 3 mm (US 2.5) / 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or the size needed to get gauge
- Size 3 mm (US 2.5) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
Yarn needle
4 stitch markers
1 different “end of round” stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holder

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aurora blue

Aurora Blue captures all the gorgeous variations of vibrant blue found in the semi-double flowers of this type of delphinium. This design is knit sideways on the bias, making a shallow and asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing as an elegant scarf. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and simple lace makes it a perfect choice to get the best of both worlds.

The pattern contains both fully written out as well as charted instructions for the lace section.

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Difficulty level

Stitches used in this pattern include knit, purl, yo, kfb, skp, k2tog, and a centered double decrease. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: 174 cm (68 ½ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 70 cm (27 ½ inches), measured after blocking.

Make the Aurora Blue shawl larger by adding more repeats of the garter stitch and/or by working more repeats in the lace section. As a result, this will, of course, increase the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 17 sts / 24 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over garter stitch, measured after blocking. Gauge is, however, not critical in this design.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 3 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: 1 skein of Pure 100% Merino Superwash by Rohrspatz & Wollmeise (100% Merino; 525 m (575 yds) / 150 g) in “Blue Bell”. Substitute any variegated fingering weight yarn for a similar result.
Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used in the sample shawl.
Removable stitch marker to denote the RS of the shawl (optional)
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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Shoreham-by-Sea tee

The gorgeous linen yarn in the tee pictured, I bought when visiting Sally in Shoreham-by-Sea some years ago. What better to use it for than a simple top-down tee with a circular yoke construction? The top is completely seamless, with subtle star stitch patterning in the yoke, and neat twisted rib edgings. Worked in a 100% linen yarn, this top is a dream to wear in warm weather. Moreover, it also works great as a layering piece!

Instructions for 11 sizes are included, with finished bust measurements ranging from 81 to 152 cm (32 to 59.75 inches).

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Difficulty level

Stitches used include knit, purl, knit tbl, k2tog, skp, yo, k3tog, m1l and m1r. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

The Shoreham-by-Sea tee pattern is available in 11 sizes: Size 0 (1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10} with a finished bust measurement of 83 (91, 97, 105, 109.5) [115.5, 122, 131.5] {137.5, 145.5, 152} cm or 32.75 (35.75, 38.25, 41.25, 43) [45.5, 48, 51.75] {54.25, 57.25, 59.75} inches. For more measurements, please see the schematic in the picture gallery.

The tee is intended to be worn with approx. 5 -10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease at the full bust. The sample in size 2 shown is worn with 6 cm (2.25 inches) of positive ease.

Pattern details

Gauge: 22.7 sts / 30 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch on larger needles, measured after blocking.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Yarn

Yarn used in the sample Shoreham-by-Sea tee: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 8, 9} balls of Rowan Pure Linen (100% linen (flax); 130 m (142 yds) / 50 g) in 399 Patagonian.

Alternatively, use: 512 (572, 608, 676, 710) [770, 809, 910] {967, 1035, 1100} m (559 (625, 665, 738, 775) [841, 883, 994] {1056, 1130, 1201} yds) / 197 (220, 234, 260, 273) [296, 311, 350] {372, 398, 423} g of yarn with good drape of approx. sport weight that knits up to the pattern gauge, in solid colors for a similar result. Cotton and cotton blends will work well.

Materials

Knitting needles:
- Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) / 60 cm (24 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or a size 0.5 mm (or the US equivalent) smaller than the size needed to get gauge
- A size 3 mm (US 2.5) / 60 cm (24 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or the size needed to get gauge
- Size 3 mm (US 2.5) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
Yarn needle
4 stitch markers
1 different “end of round” stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holder

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morello cerise

Morello Cerise is a triangle shawl, knit sideways. This design features lace patterning in the tradition of the Shetland Isles. The triangle edging is worked at the same time as the body of the shawlette. Worked at a loose gauge, Morello Cerise is a lovely and airy layering piece.

The pattern contains both fully written out as well as charted instructions for the lace.

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Difficulty level

This pattern contains simple WS patterning. Stitches used include knit, purl, yo, double yo, kfb, skp, and k2tog.

This pattern is suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: Span width of 158 cm (62 ¼ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 76 cm (30 inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of the shawl by using heavier yarn and/or working less (or more) repeats of the edging. This will of course change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 17 sts / 26 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over garter stitch, after blocking. Gauge is, however, not critical in this design.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: 750 m (820 yds) / 150 g Ístex Einband (100% wool; 250 m (273 yds) / 50 g). Substitute any heavy lace weight or (light) fingering weight wool yarn for a similar result.
Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used in the sample shawl.
Yarn needle.
1 stitch marker to differentiate the body from the edging of the shawl.

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Warm Among the Wheat

This fresh take on a simple beanie is worked from brim to crown, with twisted ribbing throughout. After the brim with the twisted rib cable patterning is worked, the body of the hat is worked to the desired height. Next, the crown is finished with neat double decreases. What is not to like?!

This pattern contains instructions for 5 sizes, ranging from a finished size of 24 cm up to 43 cm (9.5 to 17 inches) unstretched. Don’t let this fool you, though. The twisted rib patterning is extremely stretchy (stretching up to 75 cm or 29.5 inches in the largest size), making this hat very flexible in sizing. In addition, the instructions for the patterning are provided both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

The Warm Among the Wheat hat is seamless and knit in the round from the bottom up. Stitches used include knit through the back loop, purl, left- and right leaning twists over 3 sts, skp, as well as left-leaning double decreases. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5):

Finished circumference (unstretched) of 24 (28.5, 33.5, 38, 43) cm or 9.5 (11.25, 13.25, 15, 17) inches comfortably stretching to approx. 42 (50, 58.5, 67, 75) cm or 16.5 (19.75, 23, 26.5, 29.5) inches.
Finished length, measured from the crown along the curve of the hat to the edge: 17.5 (20.5, 23.5, 27, 30) cm or 6.75 (8, 9.25, 10.5, 11.75) inches.

The sample pictured is in size 3, worn on a 53.5 cm (21 inches) head.

Pattern details

The Warm Among the Wheat hat pattern is written for a gauge of 34 sts / 29 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) unstretched over twisted rib patterning after washing and gentle blocking.
Pattern language included: English.
Digital PDF has 3 pages (letter size).

Yarn

58 (85, 120, 160, 205) m (63 (93, 131, 175, 224) yds) / 23 (34, 48, 64, 82) g Anna & Clara Woolblend w/Bamboo by Søstrene Grene (70% Wool, 30% Rayon from Bamboo; 125 m (137 yds) / 50 g).

Substitute any singly ply type DK weight wool blend yarn for a similar result.

Materials

Size 3.5 mm (US 4) knitting needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round (or to match gauge).
1 end-of-round stitch marker
4 (5, 6, 7, 8) stitch markers
Cable needle
Yarn needle

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tulpa – the hat

Having made a cowl to highlight this gorgeous red and pink hand spun yarn, I of course also had to make a matching hat! Make your version of Tulpa the hat in any gradient fingering or light fingering weight yarn. Whatever you choose: This is bound to be an entertaining knit with a stunning result!

This pattern contains instructions for 7 sizes, ranging from a finished size of 42.5 cm up to 63.5 cm (16.75 to 25 inches). The Tulpa hat is seamless and knitted from the bottom up. The instructions for the lace panel are provided both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

The Tulpa hat is seamless and worked in the round from the bottom up. Stitches used include knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, skp, twisted stitches, yo, as well as centered, left-leaning, and right-leaning double decreases. This pattern is suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7]:

Finished circumference of 42.5 (45.5, 49.5, 52.5) [56.5, 60.5, 63.5] cm or 16.75 (18, 19.5, 20.75) [22.25, 23.75, 25] inches.
Finished height of 17 (18.5, 19.5, 20.5) [21, 22, 25] cm or 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 8) [8.25, 8.75, 9.75] inches.

When choosing your hat size, take 2.5-5 cm (1-2 inches) of negative ease into account for a fitted hat. For a more slouchy fit, take 0-5 cm (0-2 inches) of positive ease into account.

Pattern details

Tulpa the hat is written for a gauge of 23 sts / 39 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) over reverse stockinette after washing and gentle blocking.
Pattern language included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size).

Yarn

86 (102, 118, 129) [139, 156, 182] m (94 (112, 129, 141) [153, 170, 200] yds) / 16 (19, 22, 24) [26, 29, 34] g 2-ply hand spun yarn 50% wool, 50% silk; 531 m (581 yds) / 99 g, with a WPI of 15.

Substitute any fingering or light fingering weight wool/silk blend gradient yarn for a similar result.

Materials

Needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round in the following sizes (or to match gauge):
- Size 2.5 mm (US 1 ½) – for ribbed brim
- Size 3 mm (US 2 ½) – for body of the hat
Yarn needle
1 end-of-round stitch marker
7 stitch markers

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tulpa

The Tulpa cowl was inspired by the hand spun yarn the cowl pictured is made in. It can, of course, also be worked in another fingering or light fingering weight yarn. Whatever you choose: This is bound to be an entertaining knit with a stunning result!

This pattern contains instructions for 3 sizes. The Tulpa cowl is seamless and knitted in the round. The instructions for the patterning are provided both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

Tulpa is seamless and worked in the round from the bottom up. Stitches used include knit, purl, k2tog, skp, twisted stitches, yo, as well as centered, left-leaning, and right-leaning double decreases. This pattern is suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished size S (M, L): 70.5 (84.5, 98.5) cm / 27 ¾ (33 ¼, 38 ¾) inches circumference and 38.5 cm / 15 ¼ inches high. The sample shown is in size M.

The size can further be adjusted by changing the number of cast-on stitches to any multiple of 26.

Pattern details

Tulpa is written for a gauge of 18.5 sts / 32.2 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) over pattern after washing and gentle blocking.
Pattern language included: English.
Digital PDF has 5 pages (letter size).

Yarn

316 (375, 440) m (346 (411, 481) yds) / 59 (70, 82) g 2-ply hand spun yarn [50% wool, 50% silk; 531 m (581 yds) / 99 g], with a WPI of 15.

Substitute any fingering or light fingering weight wool/silk blend gradient yarn for a similar result.

Materials

For the sample cowl in size M, a 4 mm (US 6) circular needle was used, 60 cm (24 inches) length suggested. Choose a needle size to match gauge and a length appropriate for the chosen size.
Yarn needle.
1 end-of-round stitch marker.
5 (6, 7) stitch markers to separate repeats of the patterning (optional).

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mossy cables

Mossy Cables is a cozy triangular shawl knit sideways, with an eye-catching cable panel. The squishy garter stitch makes it perfect to hide away in, when it’s cold outside. While I made my version in a DK weight yarn, it’s very easy to customize to other weights and quantities of yarn. Just knit in pattern until your shawl has the desired size, or when you run out of yarn!

The pattern contains both fully written out as well as charted instructions for the cable panel.

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Difficulty level

This pattern features a cable panel, with cables worked over 2 stitches, as well as cables worked over 10 stitches. Directions for part of the body are written separately from the cable panel instructions, and must be read together to work each row. Techniques used include knitting cables with a cable needle. Stitches used include knit, purl, and kfb. This pattern is suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: span width of 180 cm (71 inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 78 cm (30 ¾ inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of the shawl by using heavier or lighter weight yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the body, the border, or both. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Mossy Cables is written for a gauge of approx. 10.5 sts / 20 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over garter stitch, measured after blocking. Gauge is however not critical in this design.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Yarn

591 m (645 yds) / 300 g Wayfaring Yarns Arcadia DK (100% Merino; 197 m (215 yds) / 100 g) in “Portobello Road”.

This yarn and pattern are also available as a kit from Sweater Sisters!

Substitute a smooth DK weight yarn of comparable thickness in a tonal color for a similar result.

Materials

Size 4.5 mm (US 7) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl. Choose a needle size appropriate for the yarn selected.
Yarn needle
2 cable needles
2 stitch markers to indicate the cable panel
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the cable patterning (optional)

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duin

Duin is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. The design contains color work in the border with the mosaic slip stitch technique: only one color is worked at a time. The perfect way to do color work without any tension issues or stress!

Start the shawl with a garter stitch tab. The body contains special shaping, which helps to avoid the “bump” in the upper edge of the shawl, so often present in crescent shawl designs. The instructions for the mosaic color work are provided both fully charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

Start the Duin shawl with a special garter stitch tab, the pattern contains a link to a La Visch Designs photo tutorial. Stitches used include knit, purl, yo, k2tog, and m1l, and m1r increases. This pattern is therefor suitable for the advanced beginner or intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: 200 cm (78 ¾ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 62 cm (24 ½ inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of this shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Duin has a gauge of approx. 17 sts / 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but for a look similar to the sample shown, a loose gauge is advised.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size)

Yarn

Sandnes Garn Tynn merinoull (100% Merino; 175 m (191 yds) / 50 g) in the following colors and amounts:

MC: 525 m (573 yds) / 150 g in 2564 Caramel
CC: 175 m (191 yds) / 50 g in 6562 Petrol

Substitute any wool fingering or sport weight yarn in colors with sufficient contrast for a similar result.

Materials

Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
Size 4.5 mm (US 7) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles (or larger as needed) – for mosaic color work, to minimize “pulling in”.
2 stitch markers to indicate the center stitches of the shawl.
Yarn needle

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mamaku

Mamaku, scientifically known as Cyathea medullaris, is a black tree fern native to New Zealand, that is commonly found in damp gullies across forested areas in the country. While I’ve never been to New Zealand, the lace edging of this shawl really looks like fern fronds. The Mamaku shawl pairs this delightful lace edging with a lovely, relaxing-to-knit textured body.

This shawl is knitted from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter stitch tab. The instructions for the edging are both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

This shawl is worked from the top down, starting with a garter stitch tab. Stitches used include knit, purl, yo, k2tog, skp, kfb, m1l, and m1r increases. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: 175 cm (68 ¾ inches) and a depth of 85 cm (33 ½ inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of this shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Mamaku has a gauge of approx. 14 sts / 25 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but for a look similar to the sample shown, a loose gauge is advised.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size)

Yarn

554 m (606 yds) / 100 g Ice Yarns Afro Wool (100% wool; 277 m (303 yds) / 50 g) in Black.

Substitute a 2-ply wool (light) fingering to sport weight yarn in a solid or tonal colorway for a similar result.

Materials

In the sample shawl: Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches.
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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