cosmicpluto knits!

Geary Avenue Headband

I’ve got a wee little pattern release for you!

Geary Avenue is a quick to knit earband that uses just a little bit of yarn. An interesting cable pattern makes it fun to knit, as well as super cozy and warm. Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel.

SIZE
One; 3.75” / 9.5cm at widest point, 19” / 48.5cm long. Band will stretch with wear, so don’t make it too big! However, length can be adjusted if necessary.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

MATERIALS
Worsted or aran weight yarn, 90 yds / 82m.
Shown in Dream in Color Classy (100% superwash merino wool; 250 yds / 229m per 4 oz / 115g skein), color: Purple Rain, less than 1/2 skein.

US 7 / 4.5mm straight or circular needles
cable needle
tapestry needle
one button, approximately 3/4” / 19mm

MORE INFO
The Ravelry page is here.

3-page PDF pattern includes photos, abbreviations, chart and row-by-directions. Measurements given in imperial and metric systems. Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$3.50 CAD

fo: escargot

I don’t often knit from other patterns, just because I’m so busy trying to work on my own! But I needed a new hat for the random cold snaps we’ve been having amidst weirdly mild weather, so when I saw this hat in the latest issue of knitty I grabbed a lovely single skein and got to it!

Pattern: Escargot from knitty
Yarn: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Hudson in Steel, leftover Malabrigo Rios and Tanis Fiber Arts fingering weight

I found the brim a bit roll-y and insubstantial as written, so I picked up stitches on the inside with a smaller needle and knit a bit of a brim lining. It’s super cozy, and while I normally have a really hard time actually wearing hats I think this one will get a lot of use.

cozy cashmere

I knit up this little cowl ages ago and never blogged it! I’ve been terribly remiss in my FO shoots. This one is just single round stripes in some leftovers of DK weight cashmere, mostly Handmaiden 4ply. It was a pleasure to knit up, and super warm.

A little print pattern will be available at lettuce knit starting this weekend – we have lots of Handmaiden 4-ply cashmere too!

P.S. Since several people have asked about the ornaments – the sweaters are based on the pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, and the little Santa hat and stocking are my own. I’ll put up a wee pattern for them this weekend!

turbulence cowl

How about a nice bright cowl to liven up your Thursday?

TURBULENCE COWL

This fun and funky cowl makes the most of small amounts of yarn. Short row wedges and stripes combine to form wonderfully sculptural and eye-catching waves, while keeping the knitting fun! This will fly off your needles. The rustic, tweedy wool has gorgeous flecks of colour and lots of body, for a cowl that will really keep you warm.

Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel.

SIZE
One; 25” / 61cm in circumference, 11” / 28cm deep

YARN
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% wool; 140 yds / 128m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein)
1 skein in Woodsmoke (MC)
1 skein in Hayloft (CC)

or Worsted or aran weight yarn,
120 yds / 110m of MC
90 yds / 82m of CC

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 9 / 5.5mm circular needles, 24” / 61cm long
stitch marker
tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10cm square in Garter Stitch

MORE INFO
The Ravelry page is here.

Suitable for an adventurous beginner. 3 page pattern PDF includes photos and abbreviations list.
Available through Ravelry, payment through Paypal (no accounts required).

$5.00 CAD

TFA Year in Colour: Uxbridge Shawl

Awhile ago Tanis emailed me, asking if I’d be interested in contributing a pattern for her new yarn club, the Year in Colour. Every other month you get a skein of fingering weight yarn in either merino or merino/cashmere/nylon, and a one-skein pattern to go with!

My month was September, and here’s my Uxbridge Shawl.

This shawl features a stretchy lace mesh and ruffled edging in Tanis purple label – it’s so soft, and I love the colour! The pattern will be exclusive to the club until 2012, but you can still sign up for the Year in Colour and receive all the past yarns and patterns together!

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