Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts

Friday, 12 June 2015

"The Missing Link"; A Raglan Modification for the Baby February Sweater.

I'm happy to finally launch my pattern "The Missing Link"; A raglan Sleeve Modification for the Baby February Sweater. - The mysterious piece of the pattern which fits! 


- Baby February with Raglan sleeve style modification 


Have you ever wondered about how your baby February sleeves sit at an awkward angle? Well, wonder no more – here is the “missing link” and the path to neatly sitting sleeves!
I have long had a fascination for this pattern and keep returning to it. The ‘February Sweater’ was originally designed by the legendary Elizabeth Zimmermann and can be found in her book, ‘Knitter’s Almanac”. This little sleeve modification fits like it was always meant to be there. It allows the sleeves to sit well and eliminates the “stress spot” at the ‘sleeve divides’ by creating a small ‘raglan’ for easy stitch additions to sleeve and body. 

 This little February Sweater is available for purchase from my Etsy shop; Franiej82 on Etsy.
It is made using my favourite yarn 'du jour' - DROPS Cotton Merino.
Cotton merino is 52% wool, 48% cotton - a delicate yarn for all seasons!

DROPS Cotton Merino is spun from high quality merino wool and the softest, finest cotton. Together, these two popular fibres create a superb combination of properties in terms of softness, fullness and elasticity, resulting in very comfortable garments where the stitches are clearly defined, and the result is neat and even. The yarn is soft on the skin, which makes it especially suitable for children and baby clothing.

Thursday, 4 June 2015

Twisted Cowl in NORO PDF Knitting Pattern Relaunch for 2015

One of my first ever patterns, the Twisted Cowl in Noro has had a bit of a revamp and relaunch in my Etsy Shop franiej82. Twisted Cowl in Noro PDF


This cowl is one of the first things I ever made with Noro and it got so much wear. It just adds a 'pop' of colour to anything you're wearing on those chilly Winter days. This lacy pattern is based on the Gull Pattern knitting stitch by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

I'd love to see any finished items on my Ravelry pattern page: Franie-jay on Ravelry. You can purchase the pattern for $2 from my Etsy shop or you can scroll through the projects on Rav and get it for free in my project pattern notes. 
Cheers Fran.

Sunday, 4 August 2013

Appaloosa Cowl – A hand-knit cowl pattern.

Knit this pretty cowl in Malabrigo Arroyo or suitable sport weight/5ply yarn. I designed this simple lacey cowl which features moss stitch and gull stitch.



Pattern available on Etsy. Boho Beach Baby shop

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Sneak Peek!


Here is a sneak peek at something coming soon. I have had this sitting around as a ufo for so long!

Here is a Miss Ming, looking gorgeous as usual.
And finally a photo of Mooloolaba beach on New Years Day – it is now completely washed away by all the storms and wind we’ve been having lately.
Cheers from Fran.



Wednesday, 19 September 2012

My Very First Milo


I have admired this little pattern for a long time on Ravelry, and noted the popularity of it amongst my Ravelry friends. I recently purchased the pattern and made one. It is such a well written pattern which gives you options to add your own creative elements to your garment.
The best thing about this pattern is that there are no seams.  It is made using Panda Magnum Soft 8 Ply on 4mm needles in the 6 month size.
This is also my very first cable which was not as hard I thought it would be. All in all a very satisfying knit – I can see why it’s so popular to make. You can find my details here:-
The pattern includes several options of cable design for you to choose from.
Milo is designed by Georgie Hallam and published in tiKKi knits on Ravelry. All of her patterns are simple and seamless. You can find them here:-

tiKKi knits Milo

Cheers Fran.



Thursday, 16 August 2012

My latest little knit - "Pebble"

I'm really pleased with how this little "Pebble" vest turned out. It is made with my new favourite yarn - Malabrigo "Arroyo" in colour 'Archangel'. Kettle Dyed Pure Superwash Merino.
Knit on 4mm needles, it knits up quickly.

  Find the details here.
It was made as a customer order for my Etsy shop.
Cheers from Fran.

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

PI Shawl in Kauni...a pattern from "Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter'sAlmanac"

Truely this is my last post for today...LOL! I'm knitting a Pi shawl in Kauni and this is my progress so far. I like watching the different colours unravel.

Tyler's Jumper and Beanie...

Here are Tyler's little jumper and beanie. I hope I figure out how to upload more than one pic at a time!