Ena Knitted by Siret

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Linda Marveng

Siret took part in the test knit of Ena and chose to make it in another yarn from The Fibre Co. than the one I used in the sample; Cumbria Fingering as opposed to Acadia. She made size Medium and shortened it with 9 cm/3.5″. Here are some of the stunning photos Siret took of her daughter with an iPhone, close to her home in Estonia, on an island called Saaremaa. Siret told me that the beach is in the city of Kuressaare and has been given a funny name among locals “Titerand” which means “the beach for the babies”. Regardless of its name it is such a perfect backdrop for the taupe coloured cardigan. Siret has knitted it in the shade Eden Valley #11.

This is what Siret writes on her ravelry project page: “Ena is wonderful cabled cardigan! I love these little cables. I was afraid of sewing sleeves. But Linda has designed sleeves that fits perfectly and there’s no worries at all. Eden Valley color is green-blue. Hard to catch on photo”. You can read more on her project page, you will find her as kollane on Ravelry and Siretsini on Instagram.

Siret reveals on her profile page on Ravelry that: “My grandmother taught me to knit when I was four. I love to knit mostly cardigans and pullovers, socks and shawls. At summers I love to crochet. I have been in Raverly for a long time but I started posting my works here from June 2017.”

I love how young and cool the cardigan appears, thanks to her daughter! This was the first of my designs that Siret knit and I do hope it will not be her last. Thank you so much, Siret!

The test knit is finished and I have released the Ena pattern in English on Ravelry and Loveknitting. The Norwegian pattern will be printed in the magazine Familien at a later date. Here is my introduction to it: Ena is Celtic for fiery. As you need to be passionate about cables to make this jacket. The woven cables lean towards the left and the right hence the spine has been accentuated with a twisted stitch at the center back and along front opening. Ribbing in the sides make the jacket appear casually fitted. The collar in rib can be worn open or closed and folded over. Ena is knitted in the rustic Acadia with silk noil from The Fibre Company.

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Ena Pattern Released

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Linda Marveng

Orange Storm is the name of this divine shade in Acadia, a luxurious yarn mixture made of merino wool, alpaca and with silk noil from The Fibre Co. I was smitten and had to order it. Ena is the jacket I designed with the yarn, using some beautiful cables from Norah Gaughan’s brilliant Knitted Cable Sourcebook, and with bespoke buttons from Siri Berrefjord. Model Emma Ross with her flaming red hair made it look even more stunning through Eivind Røhne’s camera lens. With a little help from Sissel Fylling, who did her makeup & hair. As well as a gorgeous statement ring by Kaja Gjedebo Design. The pattern has now been test knitted in my Ravelry group, with some wonderful results. The English pattern is available on Ravelry and on Loveknitting, while the Norwegian pattern will be published in the magazine Familien at a later date.

Ena is Celtic for fiery. As you need to be passionate about cables to make this jacket. The woven cables lean towards the left and the right hence the spine has been accentuated with a twisted stitch at the center back and along front opening. Ribbing in the sides make the jacket appear casually fitted. The collar in rib can be worn open or closed and folded over. Ena is knitted in the rustic Acadia with silk noil from The Fibre Company.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Finished measurements:
Bust: 84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124) cm/33 (36.25, 39.25, 42.5, 45.75, 48.75)“
Length: 73 (74, 75, 76, 77, 78) cm/28.75 (29.25, 29.5, 30, 30.25, 30.75)”
Sleeve length: 49 (50, 51, 51, 51, 51) cm/19.25 (19.75, 20, 20, 20, 20)“

Yarn: The Fibre Company, Acadia (60% merino wool, 20% alpaca, 20% silk, 50 g, 133 m/145 yds).
Sample is knitted in Orange Storm:
13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) skeins; 1621 (1755, 1889, 2023, 2156, 2289) m/1772 (1919, 2065, 2212, 2357, 2503) yds.
http://www.thefibreco.com/product/acadia/

Needles:
4 mm/US 6 circular needle (80 cm/32”) or straight needles.
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (80 cm/32”) for buttonband.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: 12 buttons (18 mm/0.7”). Bespoke buttons on sample are made by Siri Berrefjord, siri@fredenshavn.no see http://epla.no/shops/sirisskattkammer/, cable needle, 8 Stitch markers, 4 stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows in st st using 4 mm/US 6 measures 10 cm/4” square.
30-sts Left/Right Weave using 4 mm/US 6 measures 8 cm/3.25” across.

Notes: The jacket is made in pieces and seamed. The collar is picked up and knitted before the buttonband. The last buttonhole is on collar before fold over.

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Melva Knitted by Barbara

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Linda Marveng

I want to show you the Melva pullover Barbara, from Vienna, knitted in the divine Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash in the hand dyed shade “Dunkle kirsche” in size Large. Barbara took part in the test knit and helped me correct and improve the pattern. I have been fortunate enough to meet Barbara both times I have been to Vienna. I have seen how she holds her needles, unlike most other knitters, since she was born with only one hand. It is impressive and so is Barbara’s knitting skills, I have come to discover as she has taken part in many of my test knits. Her former Ravelry name, before she began to share the account with her mother, was “one-hand-wonder” and indeed she is! Now, you can find them both as “Klemens1“.

Back in March, Barbara went to the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, and she stopped by at The Little Grey Sheep stand to meet Emma who dyes her own unique British yarns. The yarn comes from Emma & her family’s fine wool flocks exclusively nurtured and bred for their quality fibre. Emma is also wearing Melva, knitted by sample knitter Amanda, in the colour “Out of Africa” in size Large. Thank you so much, Barbara & Emma!

Named after Melva, Celtic for ruler, a straight sweater with fancy cables at the top and the bottom. The intricate cable is fit for a ruler. Ribbing in the side makes the sweater figure-hugging, while the stockinette stitch center panel shows off the stunning hand dyed The Little Grey Sheep, Stein Fine Wool 4ply. The sleeve mirrors the body, but it is worked flat.

The Melva pattern is available in English and in Norwegian on Ravelry and on Loveknitting.

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Wool Studio Book

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Linda Marveng

I was so pleasantly surprised to discover my Wool Studio design – Brewster Cardigan – in a printed book, called Wool Studio: The knit.wear Capsule Collection by Meghan Babin, published by Interweave Press, on Instagram. I was tagged and instantly recognised the design and was thrilled to see images from the printed book. Two days later it was delivered to me, sent by Interweave Press. Meghan Babin is the editor of the digital look-book series Wool Studio and now the printed book, as well as two other magazines: knit.wear and Interweave Knits. The hardcover book contains 21 designs and is photographed by Harper Point Photography. Wool Studio …”is a capsule-collection series for the modern woman featuring sophisticated, simple, and luxurious knitwear” writes Meghan in the introduction. On the cover is the beautiful Pismo Beach Pullover by Amanda Scheuzger.

“The knitwear design in this collection is nothing short of stellar. We have been overwhelmed by the skill, thoughtfulness, and care that each designer poured into her work. It has been a thrill to work on these collections with Bristol Ivy, Emma Welford, Mary Anne Benedetto, Linda Marveng, Amy Gunderson, Sarah Solomon, Véronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Lana Jois, Amanda Bell, Andrea Babb, Susana IC, Kephren Pritchett, Grace Akhrem, and Amanda Scheuzeger. Wool Studio would not be what it is without each of their contributions”. Meghan continues in the introduction. I am so thrilled by the designer company I am in and the release of this printed book, in addition to the digital version of Wool Studio. Above you can see the designers’ pages, with a stunning photo of the Monterey Tee by Kate Gagnon Osborn.

My Brewster Cardigan is on page 63, and introduced as follows: “Alluring cables and a draped loop cowl create the unusual but captivating silhouette of the Brewster Cardigan. The generous loop cowl can double as pockets, or the extension can be omitted entirely! Either way, the stunning cables and comfortable fit will make this cardigan a favorite for years to come”.

The cardigan is knitted in Valley Yarns Northfield made of 70% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk, with 113 meters/124 yards per each 50 gram ball, using a 4 mm/US 6 needle and a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows in stocking stitch per 10 cm/4″ square. The finished size has a 89 (96.5, 101.5, 112, 120.5, 136) cm/35 (38, 40, 44, 47.5, 53.5)” bust circumference. The cardigan shown measures 101.5 cm/40″ and is modelled with 15 cm/6″ of positive ease. For more details see the pattern page here: Brewster Cardigan.

So for the first time, I have a pattern in a US printed book. Thank you Interweave Press and editor Meghan Babin for making this possible! You can find the book in selected yarn and books stores, as well as online here: Interweave Store and Amazon (where you can look inside).

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Andaman Top Again

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Linda Marveng

I have already showed you the professional photos taken of the Andaman Top by Harper Point Photography for Interweave knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018, but not the ones Michael took of me. I know a number of you knitters prefer to see it on me – a mere mortal – as opposed to a styled model. Instead of a white blouse and trousers I chose black and my tube dress. Michael photographed me at the Boat Café in Ørje, just 10 minutes from where we live, early last September.

This is how the top is presented in the magazine: “The Andaman Top will have you craving the intense hues of a Mediterranean summer. With a cropped, straight front, the flowing back creates a stylish contrast with its dramatic length and curved hem. The three elegant lace panels running up the front and back of this stylish top have an Egyptian art deco feel, with curving lines and geometric figures.”

The Stacy Charles Fine Yarns BioMerino yarn is made of 100% virgin wool, with 110 m/120 yds on each 50 gram ball. It is knitted using 4 mm/US 6 needles with a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows in stockinette stitch over 10 cm/4″ square. The top is available in 6 sizes with a 90 to 134.5 cm/35.5 to 53“ bust circumference. Top shown measures 96.5 cm/38.5”; modeled with 8.5 cm/3.25” of positive ease.

Finally, here is a close up of the front and the lace pattern. The knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018 magazine is available in both a digital and a print edition. In Norway you will find the printed magazine in the larger Narvesen, or order it from your local one.

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Spring or Sprinter?

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Linda Marveng

It is April and supposedly Spring, but with plenty of snow as well as cold temperatures, it feels like this winter does not want to let go. I recently came across the term Spring in Winter – Sprinter – and think that describes this very cold Spring well. So this is what Sprinter looks like in Ørje. The photo above was taken on Tuesday this week, the ice is still covering the lake – Rødenessjøen. Yes, we had more snow this week. Just when we thought we had seen the last snow of the season. While the photo below shows how the ice was clear for a short period of time after a few heavy rain pours last week. Michael has captured them both brilliantly from our house.

The edges around the lake is now melting and the ice unsafe to walk on. I am excited to see how quickly the ice will disappear. The last few days have been sunny with plenty of snow melting and that is good news. I cannot recall such a long winter at all and look forward to warmer days. I am craving colour these days, so it is a good thing I can find it in my yarn stash!

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Suli Knitted by Karen

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Linda Marveng

Karen, aka Knittywarbler on Ravelry & Instagram, has knitted this gorgeous version of Suli for her friend Lizzy who is modelling it together with her horse Ty. This is one of many designs that Karen has test knitted for me, and I am so grateful that she is one of my skilled test knitters. Lizzy’s Suli is knitted in the divine semi-solid hand-dyed SweetGeorgia Yarns, Cashluxe Fine in the shade Bluebird using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle, in size Medium. It is one of those yarn I would love to test myself. Karen is retired and lives with her husband in Easton, Maryland, US. She has been knitting for more than 55 years, so Karen is an eagle-eyed test knitter! I will share more of her projects and stunning photos! Thank you so much, Karen!

The loop collar can be worn in several different ways, and above it is worn an extra time around the neck. Karen knits for her granddaughter in addition to Lizzy and herself. It was fun to hear that Lizzy is not used to having knitwear made for her so she was looking forward to wearing this jacket which suits her so well!

Last, is the back view of the lovely Lizzy in the stables. The jacket Suli was designed for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk and the sample was knitted in Sølje Pelsullgarn/Pelt wool yarn. It is available in sizes XS to 2XL, with a bust circumference of 86 to 126 cm/33.75 to 49.5″. The pattern is available in English and in Norwegian from Ravelry and from Loveknitting.

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Andaman Top in knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Linda Marveng

I am so thrilled to have a design – Andaman Top – in the new issue of knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018. Spring does seem to be quite a way off here in south-east Norway with plenty of snow around, but I know it is coming. I submitted to the issue with the sustainability topic, choosing a ecologically friendly yarn and the Sea Blue theme. Bowline, was my working title and here is my introduction: Bowline is an acient knot that forms a loop at the end of a rope and remniscent of the shaped back on this high/low summer top. The flowing back adds contrast to the straight front and they meet in a vent. Three center lace panels add texture to the top. Editor Meghan Babin accepted my submission and sent me Stacy Charles Fine Yarns BioMerino in a divine cobalt blue shade. My top made it to the contents page, while the Weddell Top by Paula Pereira is on the cover.

@ Interweave / Harper Point

In the Letter from the Editor, Meghan Babin writes: “What does “sustainability” mean? Specifically, what does it mean in the context of the fashion industry, and, in our case, the yarn and fiber industry? Currently, there is a lack of scholarly research on the fashion industry’s environmental impact; nevertheless, it is clear that the industry is aff ecting the environment negatively and contributing to global climate change. Knitters are taking notice and selecting their yarns and fi bers with more care than ever before. It’s no surprise that knitters are leading the charge for sustainable yarn and fibers; after all, we choose our materials with care for garments intended to last for decades, if not generations. Seeking out conscientiously manufactured yarns is our natural evolution. Sustainable yarns are emerging as the next big trend, and I personally hope— and we should all hope—they never go out of style.”

@ Interweave / Harper Point

I love the styling and photography by Harper Point, as well as the amazing company of designers I am in! Thank you so much Interweave! The knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018 magazine is available in both a digital and a print edition. In Norway you will find the printed magazine in the larger Narvesen, or order it from your local one.

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Linda Marveng

Knit wear designer and author

Monthly Archives: April 2018

Ena Knitted by Siret

Ena Pattern Released

Melva Knitted by Barbara

Wool Studio Book

Andaman Top Again

Spring or Sprinter?

Suli Knitted by Karen

Andaman Top in knit.wear Spring/Summer 2018