Category: sweaters

early bloomer

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The Early Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier. Knit with a DK but sport weight will do as well ~ if you get gauge. Pattern calls for a size 4 on the body and 2.5 for the ribbing.

*Christy used Sueno Tweed by Hikoo for her body and Island Blend by Rowan for the blooms.

*Dawn also used the Sueno Tweed for her main color but Cirro by The Fibre Co. for the blooms.

DK or sport weight is well suited for all season sweater wearing. Knit with a cotton or linen blend and a short sleeve for summer. Merino and a long sleeve for freezing Iowa winters. And if you want to really add some color…each section of flowers could be a different color. The Early Bloomer gives you another opportunity to stash bust. Checking all the boxes with this pattern.

Our first KAL of 2021

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The year began with a shop KAL by Jennifer Steingass. Many of you may be more familiar with her as knit.love.wool on Instagram and Ravelry.

Jennifer has over three dozen sweater patterns in a range of yarn weights. And she is currently offering a KAL discount on her patterns through the end of April. So, if you haven’t knit one of her lovely sweaters or you want to add to your bucket list of knits, now is the time to browse and get a few patterns at a great price.

The Goldwing seems to be a favorite with many at the shop. This pattern features two colors (or three) as you’ll see below and knit from the top down.

I picked a bottom up pattern, Seachange. I have spent many days deciding how long I wanted my sleeves. In the end I decided on bracelet length with no color work on the sleeves.

This year we are doing our KAL’s differently. There will be no end dates. Something you want to participate in? Start anytime and finish when you finish. There is always help available to you at the shop regardless of what you are knitting or what you are knitting it with. Our goal is community, sharing what we love, and encouraging each other along the way.

And remember…it’s only yarn and it’s always just one stitch at a time. Don’t be afraid to try something new!