Thursday, February 25, 2016

Hello readers!
I wanted to share my brand new knitwear designs with all of you! There are 2, count em', TWO new patterns by yours truly, available for purchase through my Ravelry store!

Introducing the Seacliff Cardigan!

Seacliff Cardigan by Shanna Felice at Lambstrings Yarn


This cardigan gains it’s inspiration from the towering cliffs of the northern coastlines. Rocky and cold, there you will find the Kittiwake, nesting in the highest nooks and crannies of the cliff side.
These small birds begin their lives in the danger and
uncertainty of the steep arctic rock and forge ahead to the
seas.
The texture and cable detail mimic the cliffs in which they dwell. In addition to aesthetics, the texture also acts as a thermal fabric to keep you nice and warm when you decide to go visit the Kittiwake on your next trip to the arctic!
It is sure to be your new favorite cozy cardigan.
Features
Seacliff is a grandpa style cardigan knit flat, seamlessly from top down with set in pockets.
It is constructed using the contiguous set in sleeve method which is entirely written out. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round from the underarm.
Cable and textured stitches are both charted and written for your choice to follow.
Short rows are used for collar shaping.
Links to helpful video tutorials are also provided!
Materials
Size: XS (S,M,L,1X,2X).
Finished chest: 31.5 (34,37,41.5,43,47)”,
80 (86.5,94,105.5,109,119.5)cm.
Yarn: Lambstrings Ewetopia Worsted (218 yds/100g)
Shown in “Kittiwake” colorway
6 (6,7,7,8,9) skeins or
approx. 1150 (1250,1380,1500,1650,1800) yds worsted weight yarn.
Needles: US#7 and #8 36” circular needles and DPN’s, or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 20 sts/ 28 rows= 4” on larger needles.
Cable needle, tapestry needle, waste yarn.
12 stitch markers.
5 22mm buttons.
This cardigan is designed to be worn with zero to very little
positive ease (original is shown in size XS). If you desire greater positive ease, please knit for one size larger than your own.
Note: Any modifications to this pattern may require more/less yardage than suggested.
PDF pattern sells for $7.00 USD.
(Pattern has been tech edited)

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Seacliff Hat by Shanna Felice at Lambstrings Yarn
This unisex hat is the garnishment for our Seacliff cardigan, gaining it’s inspiration from the towering cliffs of the northern coastlines.
There you will find the Kittiwake, nesting along the highest regions of the steep rocks that line the cold seas of the arctic. These small
birds begin their lives in the danger and uncertainty of the windy cliff side and forge ahead to the seas to survive.The texture and cable
detail mimic the cliffs in which they dwell. In addition to aesthetics, the textured stitches also act as a thermal fabric to keep you nice
and warm during your next visit to the arctic. It is sure to be your new favorite cozy hat!

Features
The Seacliff hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up with optional pom pom embellishment to make with your left over yarn. The brim is constructed to be folded.
Cabled and textured stitches are both charted and written for your choice to follow.
Links to helpful video tutorials are also provided!
Materials
Sizes: XS/S (M/L).
Finished brim: 18 (20)”, 45.75 (51) cm.
Yarn: Lambstrings Ewetopia Worsted (218/ 100g) (Shown in “Kittiwake” colorway)
1 skein or
approx. 180 (218) yds of worsted weight yarn. This includes pom pom.
Needles: US#7 and #8 36” circular needles for magic loop method or DPN’s.
Gauge: 20 sts/ 28 rows= 4” on larger needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Cable needle.
Tapestry needle.
1 stitch marker.
Pom pom maker (optional).
This hat is designed to be fitted around your head with little to no positive ease, but can be easily modified to your liking by simply adding stitches.
Note: Any modifications to this pattern may require more/less yardage than suggested.
PDF pattern sells for $5.00 USD.
(Pattern has been tech edited)

I hope you all love these as much as I do! ENJOY! And happy knitting :)