New Easy Peasy Baby Sweater Pattern to Debut Soon

There are several knitters at Summit Yarn who are more comfortable knitting on straight than circular needles. One recently announced she would like to try something new like a baby sweater. Tomorrow I hope to type up this requested pattern. It is knit in one piece on straight needles. There is sewing from the sleeve cuffs down to the bottom rib. It takes me two days to knit the 18 month size and the pattern is written for several sizes: 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. It is knit using US8 (5mm) needles and worsted weight yarn (200 – 600 yards needed depending on size knit).

A version knit in the round will follow shortly. All sizes were calculated using the Standard Sizes Chart on the Internet as required by Knitty.com.

Here are some photos:

Take care and have a relaxing Sunday!
xx M.E. and Summit Yarn

 

There are at least FIVE short row techniques

So my son finally noticed I was not home and texted me today. That lasted all of 3.5 minutes. Camp, however remains a fabulous learning experience. I learned two new short row techniques I had not previously used, a new knitted hem (gorgeous) and made even more new friends. If you have been considering knit camp — just make sure you sign up. This adventure is comfort fod for the soul!

 

Sorry for the Silence

I hit a dry patch and it didn’t really register why until yesterday. We have been so busy with dear son going away to a tennis camp (first away camp ever), and cleaning and painting his room and just getting each day lived in the best way possible I didn’t take time to listen to my heart. June 17th was the day my daughter, Brynna, was born and died. Someone on Ravelry JUST HAPPENED to publish a sweater with the same name and I came across it yesterday.

It was a terrible day that day. The day before I had told my OB I thought I leaked fluid and he dismissed it — even though I was a high risk pregnancy. Twenty four hours later she died in my arms because I was right and everything had become infected. Simultaneously, dear husband had food poisoning, for which he got sedation. The doctors used too much medicine and my lungs filled with fluid. Two ICU nurses were called to look after me. Somehow Gary and I made it through. It was terrible to lose a second child. It felt like we were being punished without knowing why.

Two years later Brian became our son and we finally felt complete as a family. We still do. One day it dawned on me, while Brian was asking a battery of questions about where he came from, that all three of my children had been born on the 17th of a month. It was then I turned to Brian and pointed that out and said, “You kept trying to get to us, it just took your soul three tries. We finally got lucky!”.

xx M.E.
p.s. — below are some current customer projects for your inspiration!

 

70% Mink Yarn + Nikkers AND Undertow Shawl PDF Available on Ravelry

Cheryl has been knitting the Charlotte’s Web shawl in Koigu and it is a beautiful pattern. I just happened to have some special yarn in my stash and brought it home to test drive the shawl pattern. Nikkers,of course, stuck his nose in it and fell in love. It is mink, silk, and merino. We had to hang the yarn up high to have dinner and I doubt I will bring it home again. He was possessed!

The pattern for the next Building Blocks square is ready. I just have a few more rows to knit so I can photograph it properly. Today was very full and you all seem to be very busy with the undertow shawl (thank you!) so will post the next pattern tomorrow.

Sweet Dreams! xx M.E. and Summit Yarn

 

Customer Ravelry Recommendations

After visiting with several customers this week and hearing what they were liking on Ravelry, it seems right to make sure the intel gets out there. Kate and Christine both have some wonderful favorite designers which got lost in the multitude of patterns that come through Ravelry each day. There are also a couple that I noticed along the way. Here’s hoping something inspires you. Very popular: short knit socks. I found one called Pinky but had trouble downloading it — let me know if you find it! xx M.E. and Summit Yarn

 

Nikkers loves his evolving Hexipuff Blanky

What, Mom? You want me to move…I don’t see any reason to move.

 

Current Customer Projects and New Arrivals

Had a great visit with Kate yesterday. She and I are both near the end of the Juneberry Shawl — I just need to be somewhere quiet to work on the edging because it requires some focus. Kate feels much the same. Everyone wave and wish Kate well! She is moving back to Florida to get her PhD but I’m sure she will be back eventually. We plan to Skype on Fridays!

Jamie and I have finished the Building Blocks blanket but as written it is small. We are going to go through the stitch dictionaries this Friday night and add four more squares. Jamie: I buried all my ends–now I am caught up to you! Yay!

The Indulgence in Missoni colors arrived for those of you who are interested! I can offer it for $20 a ball and some colors arrived in sweater quantities.

We are missing Chris, who is now basically consumed with getting everything ready for the family summer digs. Hoping she has a great time!

Cheryl is making baby bootees and baby socks in bright happy colors. Jan is working on Cable Brannigan and baby pods. Martha always has a sock on needle and a lace project or four up her sleeve. Kathy is doing the Undertow Shawlette. Tola got me hooked on the Beekeepers Quilt and of you get a chance go watch the videos on Tiny Owl Knits blogged. I dare you to be depressed when listening to her…she is the happiest person in the world.

 

FRIDAY: Open House and Yarn Tasting, May 17th 5pm to close

The samples are all prepped and I loved every one of them from the yarn line we will be sharing with you tomorrow…and the sock yarn is spectacular. The fibers were all soft and some are blends I have not encountered before. My fingers are crossed and I am so excited to hear your feedback about these yarns!

The next Open House will be late in June with a different line of yarn, probably on a Sunday afternoon. If you have day or time preferences, please let me know and I will do my best to schedule accordingly.

The studio is vacuumed, the displays are spiffed and I even…wait for it…cleared off the table. Of course that will be covered with the samples.

The studio will be closed from 3-5 pm to prep for the Open House and to grab a bite before we all get together for our evening of fun.

Looking forward very much to seeing Ewe all here!
xx M.E. and Summit Yarn

 

Current Customer Projects

I don’t have photos of everything but let’s go for a summary: Suzy working on sweater but very busy at work. Jamie working on Tickle Me sweater test knit and Cable Brannigan (half way) AND nursing four abandoned kittens every four hours. Kate is working on Juneberry; just finished chart A. Chris has finished her red sweater, Shadow and it is amazing. She has multiple socks and the shawl, Multnomah on needles. Pat S. has socks on needles and I’m waiting for our next lesson. Kelly has the Sunny Days shawl on needles. Cheryl is immersed in Jade Sapphire Maju Silk. And I am waiting to see what Brenda, Tola and Martha brought back from MSW. Jan began Cable Brannigan and is working at some baby pods. Rachel is finishing a crocheted blanket for her father. I think Robin is still on a sock but also loving her garden — and who doesn’t? Photos below.

 

Juneberry Triangle Shawl

Kate came in the other day and wanted to knit this shawl. This is one I’ve had on my list and yarn waiting for ages. I am enjoying the first lace pattern tremendously and even extended this section (I know I have twice the needed yarn). It is going to take some figuring to match up the next sections but I think it will be worth it in the end.

I did notice there were a few projects on Ravelry who fell short on yarn. I don’t know if they swatched or not–but it would seem like a good idea!

Do you know there are over 1100 people who have done this shawl? It is a well-written pattern and I am truly enjoying it!