Nimbus Bulky Cardigan

Berroco is offering a few new free patterns via KnitBits, and this is the one that caught my eye. Made on size 11(US) needles and bulky yarn (Peruvia, in this case), it should work up very quickly. Looks really cosy, doesn’t it?
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Knitting as Art: The Wicked Pullover

Some of the creations of fiber artist Sandra Backlund. Referring to her technique as “heavy wool collage” she fancies herself as a sculpture more than a knitter.
Well, it’s not too hard to figure out why the model looks like that.

Knitting News: Cables without the Sweater

Here’s a brand new take on the classic cable sweater, from Russian designer Irina Shaposhnikova. Billed on Stylefrizz.com as the trendiest sweater for fall, the cables are held together via a “transparent layer” of something, cloth, I guess. Better start knitting all those Christmas sweaters for the stylistas in your life!
More photos here .

Knitting Tips: Fix a Too-Long Sleeve without Frogging

There are few things more aggravating than finishing a sweater and discovering the sleeves are an inch, or 2, or 3, too long. All that knitting, all that seaming. Though still not fun, I recently figured out how to shorten the sleeves without taking everything apart.
Snip a stitch or two at the cuff. Good project [...]

Vintage Raglan Baby Sweater

From Good Needlework and Knitting Magazine, August 1938

Check it out in color here:
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Toddler Hoodie

BERNAT COTTONTOTS
#203 TODDLER HOODIE (TO KNIT)
SIZES
Chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins [43 cm]
12 mos 19 ins [48 cm]
18 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm]
2 yrs 21½ ins [54.5 cm]
Finished chest
6 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm]
12 mos 23 ins [58.5 cm]
18 mos 25 ins [63.5 cm]
2 yrs 27 ins [68.5 cm]
MATERIALS
Bernat Cottontots (100 g/3.5 oz)
Sizes
6 mos 3 balls
12 [...]

Knitting News: Coraline’s Star Sweater pattern

The buzz about the knitting in the new Coraline movie has energized knitters everywhere. Now, you can knit one in real people sizes, from kids through adults:
Coraline sweater

Stashbuster Striped Pullover

Use up those single skeins, or those leftovers you can’t bring yourself to throw away. Change the number or width of the stripes. Endless variations are possible with this easy pattern. Worsted weight yarn and size 7 and 8 (US) needles. Pattern free from Straw.com. Link to Random Stripe Generator: stripes

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Turnberry Crochet Cardigan

Just in time for spring projects, NaturallyCaron has published this lovely, lacy cardigan pattern. I’ve worked with their recommended yarn, Spa, before, and it works up beautifully, light but drapey, and comes in so many beautiful shades.
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Beautiful Gansey

This is the most beautiful gansey pattern I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Lori and Ann for bringing it to my attention. I tend to knit “big”, so I think the largest version of this child-sized pullover will be just right for me. Love the color, too. First thing tomorrow, off to find the yarn, probably [...]