Little Riding Hoodie

Tunic length cardigan with cables, knit-in pockets, attached hood, set-in elbow-length sleeves and knitted toggle buttons. Ribs cinch in waist in back.

Knit with 1 strand Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) together with 1 strand Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) - shown in Angelic bone with Brigadoon birch.
Or knit with 1 strand any Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn.

Finished measurements: Chest sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 49.5, 53)." 2-4" positive ease recommended. Shown in size 38 with 2" ease.

Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins each: Brigadoon and Angelic 3 ply or 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply:
Angelic, Eden, Nirvana, or Brigadoon

Skills used: cables, cable decreases, grafting

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Kelmscott

Slightly fitted cardigan in reverse stockinette with elaborate lace panels on fronts, lace collar, and lace details on cuffs, back.

Finished measurements: Chest sizes 32 (36,40, 44, 48, 52). Intended to be worn with 1-2" of ease. Shown in size 36"
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply yarn: 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) 50-gm skeins. Shown in Angelic (75% merino, 25% angora) in Bone.
Needle: Size 7 US
Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows - 4" in St st.
Skills used: lace knitting, chart reading, short rows (instructions included)

Pattern $7 - Purchase through Twist Collective

Angelic Yarn pack: $68 (76.50, 85.00, 85.00, 93.50, 102.00)
Yarn packs also available in Nirvana (92% merino, 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Brigadoon (100% merino tweed).

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Angel Wing Sweater

Lovely lace pattern forms a natural scallop. The peplum and waist shaping happen when two separate lace panels fold into one. Bracelet length (7/8's) sleeves. Shown in Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) 5 ply "bone".

Finished Size: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 44, 48, 52)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) 50-gm skeins and 1 20-gm skein.
shown in Angelic bone
2 strands of 3-ply yarn will work too (although will create a somewhat denser fabric): 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins total - follow instructions for next size down to offset larger gauge.
Needles: Size 9 US (8 for size 33), dpn size 4
Notions: Tapestry needle, #1 crochet hook, 6 half-inch buttons
Gauge: 16 sts (17 sts for size 33, 14.5 if using 3 ply) and 23 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: lace knitting, reading charts, short rows, I-cord, crochet

Available as a kit or pattern download    order Angel Wing

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Pueblo Stole

Knit in a wide bias rib for a fabulous drape with knit-in fringe. Wear as a stole, a scarf, or a sash - very flattering.
In 5 colorways: Russet, Primavera, Autumn (shown), December, and Earth & Sky or create your own colorway

Finished size: 88" long, 11" wide plus 3.5" fringe
Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook
Gauge: 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in 15 colors, 330 g yarn weight

Kit: $75   order kit:

Lotus Tee

Wide-neck tee with intarsia, embroidery and stranded colorwork. Cable decreases shape armholes, sleeve caps and neckline; with short-row shoulders and I-cord trim. Shown Nirvana 3-ply "twig". Also could be made in Nirvana espresso, charcoal or earth, or pick your own colors

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn Sunday Knits Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) 3-ply twig, espresso, charcoal or earth: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins, plus 1 20-gm skein each of: Nirvana berry, cedar and wren; Eden (100% merino) curry and rose; and Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) tomato
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions Tapestry needle, double pointed needles, stitch holder
Gauge 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: reading charts, stranded color work, intarsia, cables (for cable decreaes), short rows, grafting, I-cord, embroidery

Kit: $71 ($80, $89, $89, $98)     order kit

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Woodland Jacket

Pretty and light as a cloud, fingertip-length cardigan has open lace below and closed lace above with garter stitch trim. Shown in Nirvana 3-ply cedar.

Finished Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 52)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 38", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed): 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins.
Needles: Size 6 US (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, double pointed or cable needle, #1 crochet hook, 4 - 1/2" 2-hole (or shank) buttons to cover
Gauge: 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in lower pattern stitch
Skills needed: reading charts, lace knitting, cables, short rows, grafting, crochet (for buttons only)

Available as a kit or pattern download   order Woodland Jacket

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Adam's Ribs Cap-Sleeve Wrap

A unique stitch pattern, reversible, with a soft scallop and nice drape - perfect for this blanket-style wrap sweater with cute cap sleeves. Sweater is knit in one piece from side to side, with a few short rows to shape the sleeves. Shown in Nirvana charcoal

Finished Size: S (M, L, XL): 14³/₄ (17, 19¹/₄, 21¹/₂)" across the mid back, and 43³/₄ (48³/₄, 53¹/₂, 58¹/₂)" from left edge to right edge. Sweater shown is size M, worn over a 36" bust. Note: this shape is very forgiving; a 0-2" negative ease for the mid-back measurement is recommended. Base size decision on chest measurement. In general, S fits sizes 28-32, M: 33-37, L: 38-41, XL: 42-45
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed): 7 (8, 8, 9) 50-gm skeins (shown in Nirvana charcoal)
Needles: Size 8 US and size 4 US
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holder, stitch marker (optional)
Gauge: 24 stitches = 5³/₄" and 28 rows = 4³/₄" in pattern stitch.

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Rippling Ribs Vest

Slimming rib with interesting coiled cables. Wear it with everything. Shown in Brigadoon 5-ply bark.

Finished Size 28 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46)" chest circumference. A negative ease is recommended. Vest shown measures 34", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn Sunday Knits 5-ply Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) 50-gm skeins.
Needles Size 7 US (4.5 mm)
Notions Tapestry needle, cable needle (cn) or double pointed needle (dpn)
Gauge 22 sts and 25 rows = 4" in pattern stitch
Skills required: cables, grafting, chart reading

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Ginko and Lotus fitted jacket

With a little fair isle, a little intarsia and a little embroidery, this is a highly enjoyable sweater to make. The embellished areas are stockinette stitch; sleeves and sides are seed stitch. Shaping is sort of princess style.

Finished Size: 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply: 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) 50-gm skeins main color (Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) blackish shown), 1 50-gm skein Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) espresso, 1 20-gm skein each of Nirvana cedar, Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) wheat, Eden (100% merino) grape, violet, iris, curry, aster, pickle and sage.
Needles: Size 8 US, dpn size 4
Notions: Tapestry needle, 4 - 1" buttons
Gauge: 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: reading charts, intarsia, stranded colorwork, short rows

Kit: $98 ($105, $112, $112, $120)     order kit

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Stripey-Sleeved Wrap Sweater

Pueblo-striped sleeves and raglan styling in a long lean wrap - shown in Nirvana 3-ply Earth and Sky

Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference.
Sweater shown measures 36", worn over a 36" bust (0 ease).
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) 50-gm skeins (225 m) earth, 1 20-gm skein each: ocean, rain, cedar Angelic (75% merino, 25% angora): 1 20-gm skein each: lapis, aqua Eden (100% merino): 1 20-gm skein (112 m) each: iris, grape, sage, rose, curry Brigadoon (merino tweed): 1 50-gm skein: blackish, 1 20-gm skein each: stone, pumpkin
Needles: Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions: Cable or double-pointed needle, tapestry needle, crochet hook
Gauge: 24 sts and 38 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: garter and stockinette stitch, increases, cable decreases

Kit: $104 ($104, $113, $113, $120)     order kit

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Stripey-Sleeved Bolero

Nice sleeves! Pretty stripes, raglan styling and fine details in a great fitting cropped cardigan. Shown in Nirvana 3-ply Earth and Sky

Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference.
Sweater shown measures 36", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) 50-gm skeins (225 m) earth, 1 20-gm skein each: ocean, rain, cedar Angelic (75% merino, 25% angora): 1 20-gm skein each: lapis, aqua Eden (100% merino): 1 20-gm skein (112 m) each: iris, grape, sage, rose, curry Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 1 50-gm skein: blackish, 1 20-gm skein each: stone, pumpkin
Needles: Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions: Cable or double-pointed needle, tapestry needle, 2 5/8-inch buttons (optional)
Gauge: 24 sts and 38 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: garter and stockinette stitch, increases, cable decreases

Kit: $86 ($86, $95, $95, $95)     order kit

Twisted Vine cardigan

A random twisted vine and a tiny ruffle wrap around the edge of this open front cardigan. Shown in Nirvana charcoal.

Finished Size 34 (36, 40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", worn over a 36" bust.
Yarn Sunday Knits 3-ply (Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed)): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins.
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions Tapestry needle, cable needle (cn) or double pointed needle (dpn)
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Skills needed: cables, short rows, grafting, reading charts

Available as a kit or pattern download
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Leaf Shadows Scarf and Fingerless Gloves

Scarf is open lace with a closed lace border, gloves are closed lace with an openwork cuff

Scarf finished Size: 80" long, 6.5" wide, gloves finished size: 7.5" around at cuff, 6.5" around at wrist, 11.5" long

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 2 50-gm skeins for scarf, 1 50-gm skein for gloves
Needle: Size 5 US for scarf, 4 for gloves
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 46 sts = 6.5" in open lace pattern using size 5 needles, 51 sts = 6.5" in closed lace pattern using size 4 needles
Skills needed: grafting

Patterns as pdf downloads: $5 each

or free with yarn purchase

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Flower Wrist Purse

Perfect size for iPods and other small essentials

Finished Size: 7.5" around, 5.5" from bottom to flap

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 5 20-gm skeins
Needle: Size 2 US
Notions: Tapestry needle, #6 crochet hook
Gauge: 30 sts and 38 rows = 4" in main stitch pattern
Skills needed: provisional cast on, grafting, I-cord, crochet, embroidery (written instructions included with pattern)

Pattern as a pdf download: $5

or in a kit: $20

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Tail Feathers Beret

Lacey beret with picot hem - shown in Nirvana 3-ply twig

Finished Size: 22" band circumference

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 1 50-gm skein
Needles: Size 3 and 5 US
Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook for provisional cast-on
Gauge: with size 5 needles, 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Skills needed: lace knitting, reading charts, provisional cast-on

Pattern as a pdf download: $5

or in a kit: Angelic (75% merino/ 25% angora): $8.50,
Eden (100% merino): $7.50,
Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): $7.75,
Nirvana (92% merino/8% cashmere): $8.95

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Tail Feathers

Lace shawl/wrap/scarf - shown in Eden 3-ply sage

Finished Size: 88" long, 15" wide (alternative directions for smaller wrap: 80" long, 9" wide in parentheses).

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 5 (3) 50-gm skeins
Needles: Size 5, 6, and 7 US
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: with size 5 needles, 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in main stitch pattern
Skills needed: lace knitting, reading charts, grafting

Pattern as a pdf download: $5

or in a kit: Angelic (75% merino/ 25% angora): $42.50 ($25.50),
Eden (100% merino): $37.50 (22.50),
Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): $38.75 ($23.25),
Nirvana (92% merino/8% cashmere): $44.75 (26.85)

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Sea Grass

Very easy reversible lace pattern, with a cable look in a fringed scarf pattern (with instructions for a shawl included). The only stitches used are k, p, yo, and k2tog. Perfect project for a beginning lace knitter.

Finished Size 5 (15)" by 80 (88)"
Yarn Sunday Knits 3-ply - shown in Eden (100% merino) pickle
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm) for applying fringe
Gauge 26 sts = 4" in pattern stitch

Pattern $6 - Purchase through Twist Collective

Holly and Poinsettia Mittens

from Interweave Knits Winter 2008

Finished size: 7" palm circumference
Needles: size 2 US
Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in St st.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Brigadoon (100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) in 12 colors, 270 g yarn weight

Yarn pack: $55, add stole: $29

Pueblo Stole - December colorway was designed to help you use up all those mittens colors. Knit both projects for $84 (stole pattern included)
Or knit these mittens in autumn colorway to go with the Pueblo Stole - autumn

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Pattern for mittens is $5.50 from Interweave Knits

Sunday scarf

A bias rib and very short short rows create an indispensible, not to mention fun-to-knit cascade of ripples. Shown in Nirvana charcoal

Finished size: 80" long, 5" wide
Needles: size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed): 1 50 gm skein.
Difficulty level: challenging at first. Skills needed, short rows, grafting

Pattern as a pdf download: $5

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Bob's scarf

Staggered ribs form a herringbone pattern.

Finished size: 88" long, 5" wide
Needles: size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in pattern st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 2 50gm skeins. Shown in Brigadoon pebble.

Pattern available as a pdf download: $4,
or free with 2-skein yarn purchase

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Luke's Diced Vest by MaryJane Mucklestone

Stranded fair isle vest is classic yet fresh. Sized for men or women, with yarn packs in 3 colorways

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" chest circumference.
Yarn Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed) in 8 colors
Needles Size 2 circular and 3 US circular and dpn
Notions Tapestry needle, stitch markers, sewing machine and thread, 5 three-quarter-inch buttons
Gauge 30 sts and 30 rows = 4" in pattern stitch

Yarn pack: $109 (124, 127.50, 136.50, 144, 167.50)    

Pattern to be purchased through Twist Collective

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Allegra's Scarf

Big alternating cables create an organic effect.

Shown in Eden 3-ply "petal"

Finished size: 90" long, 3-4" wide
Needles: size 5 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 26 sts = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 2 50gm skeins.

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Palindrome Scarf

Wide ribs in the center and narrow ribs on the edges - beautiful, simple. Shown in Angelic 3-ply "tomato"

Finished size: 68" long, 10" wide
Needles: size 5 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 24-25 sts = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge)
Sunday Knits 3-ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 2 50gm skeins (note, if substituting another sport-weight yarn, 3 skeins may be needed to reach finished length). Pattern free right here:

Cast on 60 sts. Row 1: K2 p4 k8 p16 k16 p8 k4 p2. Repeat row 1 until scarf measures 68". Weave in ends. Block. Wear. Enjoy!