cosmicpluto knits!

Bottineau Pullover

It’s been a long time since I released a sweater pattern! I made this one at the tail end of last winter – I can’t wait to give it some real wearing time this season.

BOTTINEAU PULLOVER

The easy to wear Bottineau Pullover is perfect for curling up in. The super soft yarn is cozy, but the open cowlneck helps keep you from overheating. A relaxed fit in the body and sleeves is accented by a slip stitch mock rib pattern which draws in to the waist. The oversized cowl is worked in the same pattern with increases to help it lay open. Dress down with jeans and boots, or layer Bottineau over a dress for a cool night out.

Shown in size 36” / 91cm with zero ease. For the best fit, choose the size which is the same or slightly larger than your full bust measurement.

Technical editing by Alexandra Virgiel

SIZES
30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56)”

YARN
Worsted weight yarn.
1050 (1120, 1190, 1260, 1400, 1470, 1545, 1615, 1690, 1765, 1840, 2000, 2080, 2155) yards
Shown in Malabrigo Rios, colour Azul Profundo

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 7 / 4.5mm circular needles, 24” or longer
US 7 / 4.5mm double pointed needles or needles of choice for working small circumferences in the round
stitch markers
scrap yarn
extra needle for 3-need bind off
tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rnds = 4″ / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

MORE INFO
The Ravelry page is here.

6-page PDF pattern includes photos, abbreviations, and schematic. Measurements given in imperial and metric systems. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$7.00 CAD

rhinebeck sweater the first

Off the needles and onto the blocking towel, with nary a leftover in sight!

I really squeaked by on this one – I could’ve sworn I had 7 skeins of yarn, but of course I could only find 6. I shortened the sleeves to 3/4, and had to rip about half of my swatch to finish the second one, but I’m done!

The yarn is Sliver Moon Farm superwash merino worsted, which I bought at my very first Rhinebeck, 6 years ago. I don’t know what the colourway is, but maybe Kay can enlighten us! I don’t think they sell their yarn online, but if you’re going to Rhinebeck this weekend I’m sure they’ll be there!

The design for this is a simple top-down cardigan, with an elongated garter stitch pattern to the waist, then stockinette with front and back shaping darts to the hip. I’m really happy with the fit, and I can’t wait to wear it! (Proper FO photos and probably a pattern to come.)

And my second Rhinebeck sweater?

Maaaaaaybe. It has to be done tonight to have a good wet blocking and be dry by Friday. We’ll see!

Draupner Shawl

I’m a little behind in posting this, but if you’ve looked at my Ravelry store in the last few days, you’ll have noticed another new pattern!

DRAUPNER SHAWL

This unique shawl features a fun scalloped edging worked with short rows in Garter Stitch. Lacy columns keep the body of the shawl interesting to knit, while the elongated Garter Stitch pattern shows off handdyed yarn to great effect! A gentle curve in the body of the shawl ensures that it wraps nicely around your shoulders or neck for a comfortable fit.

Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel.
Knit in Viola Merino Fingering. Available at http://www.etsy.com/shop/violaviola

SIZE
One Size; 52” / 132cm across top edge of shawl, 13” / 33cm deep at center, including scallop. Each scallop measures approximately 6” / 15cm across and 3” / 8cm deep at center.

MATERIALS
YARN
Fingering weight yarn, approximately 700 yds / 640m.
Shown in Viola Merino Fingering (100% superwash merino; 400 yds / 365m per 3.5 oz / 100g skein), 2 skeins in colour Sea Storm.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 7 / 4.5mm circular needles, 32” / 80cm or longer
stitch markers
tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4″ / 10cm square in stockinette stitch

MORE INFO
The Ravelry page is here, and there’s more photos there too!

3-page PDF includes photos and abbreviations. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$5.00 CAD

one Rhinebeck FO

Too bad it’s not for me!

One pair of long, thick socks in Dream in Color Classy, colour Cocoa Kiss – a perfect blend of grey and brown. So cushy, too! I worked these on 3.25mm needles for a good dense fabric, over 52 sts. You can’t see in the photo, but I continued the ribbing down the back of the heel flap as well.

In my mind, I’m seeing these on my fella as we hang out in our rented house with friends, warding off the chill with warm alcoholic drinks and lots of cheese-related foods. (I do know that it’s forecast to be pretty warm next weekend. Don’t burst my bubble!)

And my Rhinebeck project?

Well. I still have a week, right?

P.S. Stay tuned – I have a new pattern and a pattern sale coming up!

Belle Shrug now available online!

This is an older pattern of mine, originally published for lettuce knit. I’ve rewritten it and updated the sizing, and now the Belle Shrug is available for purchase online!

BELLE SHRUG
Belle is an elegant and easy-to-knit shrug with a ruffled lace edging. Knit in one piece from cuff to cuff, with just two short seams and flexible sizing. Perfect for throwing on over casual or more dressy outfits, this is one piece that’s sure to please!

Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel

SIZES
To Fit Bust: 28-32” (34-38”, 40-44”, 46-50”, 52-56”) / 71-81 (86-97, 102-112, 117-127, 132-142)cm
Sizing is very generous and flexible. This garment is meant to be slightly oversized.
Shown in size 34-38” / 86-97cm on a 37” / 94cm bust.

MATERIALS
YARN
Sport or light DK weight yarn, 1035 (1150, 1275, 1430, 1575) yds / 950 (1055, 1170, 1310, 1450) m

Shown in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (65% wool, 35% silk; 192 yds / 175m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein), 6 skeins in colour 19 for 34-36” / 86-97cm size.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 4 / 3.5mm circular needle, 40” / 100cm or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
US 6 / 4.0mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
spare needle in a larger size for binding off
stitch markers
tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

MORE INFO

The Ravelry page is here, and there’s more photos there too!

3-page PDF includes photos, abbreviations and schematic. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$6.00 CAD

Cuppa Tea Cowl

I’m rather obsessed with knitting cowls right now – so here’s another pattern for you! I’m loving this light yet warm cowl with my summery tops, since it hasn’t actually been cool enough for full on sweaters yet.

CUPPA TEA COWL

This soft, drapey cowl is worked in the perfect blend of baby alpaca, silk, camel and cashmere – what could be better? Knit in the round with four different easy and pretty stitch patterns as well as four different colours, which keeps the knitting interesting and fun. This cowl is great for using up the smaller amounts of pretty yarns lurking in your stash!

Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel

SIZE
One size; 25” / 64cm in circumference, 12.5” / 32cm deep

MATERIALS
YARN
Sport weight yarn, approximately 385 yds / 352m total.
Shown in The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 10% cashmere, 10% camel, 15% silk; 159 yds / 145m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein)

1 skein each of (from bottom to top) Smoky Quartz (A), Riverstone (B), Hematite (C), and Aquamarine (D), approximately 30g / 96 yds / 88m of each colour.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 5 / 3.75mm circular needles, 24” / 60cm long
stitch markers in two colours or styles
tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in Seed Stitch

MORE INFO
The Ravelry page is here, and there’s more photos there too!

3-page PDF includes photos and abbreviations. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$5.00 CAD