Through the Loops Designs

Ulmus

My new shawl pattern "Ulmus" is now available.
The body of Ulmus is created with a simple two row slipped stitch pattern, alternating two colors of Malabrigo Sock, or any fingering weight yarn.

The shawl is edged with a delicate lace pattern, worked entirely in one of the two colors used for the body.

This is a great stash busting project for those of us who have overindulged in sock yarn.  If you can't find just the right combo in your stash, treat yourself and buy new yarn.  If you haven't tried it yet, Malabrigo Sock is a pleasure to knit with.  As we have come to expect from Malabrigo it is oh so soft.

A huge thank you to my skilled test knitters Caryl, Mai & Julia.

 

ULMUS

Sizes:  S, M, L

Finished Measurements:  [33, 46] 68” across top edge, 14.5[19.5, 31]” from center back to bottom point, blocked.

Needles:  US 5 (3.75mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:  20 stitches = 4”(10cm) in slipped stitch pattern

Yarn:  Malabrigo Sock Yarn, 100% Superwash Merino, 440 yards per 4 oz. Skein. 
Color A:  Abril 1 skein. 
Color B:  Indiecita 1 skein (Possibly 2, I had only a few yards left.)

Additional Materials: 
Crochet Hook Size 4mm
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
Place Markers

Price $6.00 US

Narragansett

Through the Loops turns three this month.  It is so hard for me to believe it's been that long!  I've met so many amazing, inspiring, brilliant, generous, beautiful people through this blog.  It's impossible to imagine my life without it.  Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful comments.  I wish I had the time to reply to each of them.  Know that I read and cherish every one.

To celebrate and say "thank you", I have designed a new beret pattern.  Narragansett is free with the purchase of any of my other patterns from now until May 15th.  When you purchase a pattern you will receive two downloads, the pattern you bought and Narragansett.

This beret has been on one or the other of my girls heads since I bound off.  It went to New England with us on the "Great College Hunt of '09" last week.  DD#1 models it here as she excitedly discovers that Tealuxe sells "Bubble Tea".

DD#2 wore Narragansett as she read "Great Expectations".  She loves to wear her berets all day long, indoors and out. 

Narragansett Beret

Yarn: Any light worsted weight - I used handspun

Needles:  US 5 & 8 (or size to obtain gauge)

Size:  Will fit any head 20-22" or you may work it at a tighter gauge for a smaller head

Purchase any pattern and get the download for the Narragansett pattern along with the purchase.

See the pattern on Ravelry.

Thank you again for all of your support & kind comments!

Althea

I designed this sock for the Plucky Knitter Classics sock club.  I'm now able to make it available to the public.

 

Named for sports legend Althea Gibson.  These socks are worked from the toe up on two circular needles with a short row heel.  Twisting cables become the stems of jaunty leaves that border the top of the sock, giving the sock a classic, feminine look.

ALTHEA

Finished Measurements
Heel to toe: customizable
Circumference at leg and foot:  7”/ (19)cm (relaxed) will stretch to fit up to a 9.5" foot & leg.

Yarn:  Plucky Knitter MCN FingeringWeight  80/10/10 Merino Cashmere Nylon - 385 yards/352m per100g Skein.  Colorway:  Damsel. 1 skein.

Needles:  U.S. size 2.5/3mm - 2 sets of 24” circular needles or size to obtain gauge 
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Gauge:  34 sts and 43 rows = 4"/10cm in Stitch Pattern

Price:  $6.00 US

See them here on Ravelry.