Two new machine knitting patterns from my personal notebook are now available. Pattern writing is always a challenge; creating the design, testing, and writing up the instructions are not a quick process. I have favoured girly patterns for this post but, rest assured, there are some great patterns for boys on the way.
The first pattern is a fun sweater with fancy sleeves that is written for midgauge knitting machines. There are ribbed bands, but these can easily be made in mock rib or by reworking knit stitches. I knit the sleeves in a fun self striping yarn for a colour pop and matched a solid colour for the body and bands. It is written in five sizes from 20” to 32” finished chest measurements. You can link to the pattern in my Ravelry store here or my Etsy store here.
The second pattern is a pretty dress that is written for sizes 2, 3, and 4 for standard gauge machines with or without a ribber. Instructions are included for plain knit bands if you don’t have a ribber bed. I would like to make this one in larger sizes but was limited by the number of needles. I could have made the skirt in more pieces but did not like the look of the extra seams. I do have an Aline version that I will be publishing in larger sizes that has a similar Fair Isle band. You can link to the pattern in my Ravelry store here or my Etsy store here.
Thanks for looking and I will be back soon with more on all of my favourite crafts. Have a happy week filled with kindness.