Pattern Deals:
Is there a baby knit in your future? Look no further than Little French Knits. Florence Merlin is the designer behind these sweet patterns. Check them out here. If you visit the Knitionary blog, a discount code is provided for 50% off these designs, until the end of August.
On the Yarn Radar:
I am in love with this new Gauge Dyeworks colourway. Isn't it gorgeous? You can see it knit up in different patterns here. I especially like this shawl. If you like it as much as me, head on over to sign up for the Gauge Dyeworks newsletter so that you will be alerted as to when it is available for purchase.
Hot Patterns:
1. I have a soft spot for Canadian designers and Sylvia McFadden of Softsweater knits is one of my favourites. I have knit two of her patterns (Lanterns and The Elder Tree Shawl) and, of course, there is the very popular Waiting For Rain shawl that is in my queue. Her newest collection, published this week, is called Eclipse consisting of three gorgeous pi shawls.
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| The Sun ©Sylvia McFadden |
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| The Moon ©Sylvia McFadden |
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| Late August ©Sylvia McFadden |
2. Have you seen a very popular pattern called Sunset Highway by Caitlin Hunter? This fingering weight colourwork sweater is unique because the sample is knit with indie dyed speckled yarn. Check out some of the completed projects to see the many gorgeous colour combinations that have been completed.
3. Spice, a new collection by Quince and Co. has been published this week as well. I am a big fan of Quince and Co. yarn and I admire their commitment to publishing new designs. This newest collection contains two sweaters, two shawls and a cardigan, by such designers as Michele Wang, Leah B. Thibault and Elizabeth Smith.
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| Dal by Leah B. Thibault ©Quince & Co. |
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| Masala Shawl by Michele Wang ©Quince & Co. |
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| Massaman by Elizabeth Smith ©Quince & Co. |
4. And finally, as soon as I get my current socks off the needles, I am casting on the NoShow Socks stashbusting pattern by La Maison Rililie blogged about here. These socks are designed to be lower cut, and therefore, perfect for hiding under a pair of shoes. I am really looking forward to knitting this unique design.
Tip of the Week:
If you have the time, a great habit is to check Ravelry daily as often designers offer a new pattern either at a discount, or for free for a window of time. I have been able to pick up many patterns this way. There are plenty of patterns that are also offered free for an unlimited time. For example, check out Island Wildflower, a beautiful crochet blanket. It would be a great stashbuster. I also loved Ninni (a fingering weight lace cardigan) and Tiliana a huge fingering weight shawl by Hannah Maciejewska designer of the popular Moyen Age.
That ends my round up for this week. Did I miss anything that caught your attention? I encourage you to add your favourites from the week to the comment section below. Have a great week.
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