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Patent Poncho in Familien 04/19

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For the second time around, the Patent Poncho has been featured in the Norwegian bi-weekly magazine Familien, I am pleased to say. The first time was in the special issue Familien Strikkebok that came out in August in 2013, then with photos taken by their in-house photographer Esten Borgos. These new photos were taken at Ingierstrand Bad, just outside of Oslo in May in 2017 by Eivind Røhne. Alexandria Eissinger, with hair & makeup by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, looks stunning in it. Check out the selfie posture, in this blogpost: Behind the Scenes Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad.

Inspired by all the Fisherman’s rib patterns in fashion, I have designed a poncho in an oversized sweater style with longs splits in the side. The poncho is knitted in parts to create a contrast between the unstructured cable and the linear rib, called patent in Norwegian. The large splits on the sides make the poncho less voluminous. The sleeves are knitted long, to keep you warm on cold days. The poncho is knitted in a beautiful Camel Brown Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Ask, a pure wool with plenty of bounce, using a 3 mm/US 2.5 knitting needles.

The poncho is one size with a 150 cm/59”  bust circumference. The side and back view are also shown next to the pattern on the following two pages. Both the English and the Norwegian pattern is available from both Ravelry and from Loveknitting.

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Apiri Collection E-book

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Apiri Collection is my third E-book, made after I received several requests for gathering these four patterns on Ravelry. First out is the English version, the Norwegian version will be added shortly. Apiri is a collection of knitting designs made in collaboration with Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk in their gorgeous pelt wool yarns called Tinde and Sølje. The names of the garments are inspired by the Eskimo-Aleut languages. Apiri means ”to ask” and seamed perfect since two of the designs are garments that can be worn in different ways and hence change their character and silhouette completely. On the cover is the Wa shawl, which means ”here it is” as it can be transformed into a vest or a wrap. The divine lime colour, and casual elegance that model Alexandria Eissinger wears the shawl made it the cover shoot.The collection has four designs; the poncho Iglu, the shawl Wa, the cardigan Suli and the pullover Aki. Iglu is oversized and available in one size, just like Wa, while the more fitted garments; Suli and Aki are available in six sizes.

The Ingierstrand Bad Restaurant, on the outskirts of Oslo is a functionalistic building with a view of the Bunnefjord. It is an icon in Norwegian modern architectural history and a popular place to celebrate weddings. As a background we choose the diving tower on the nearby beach and the quay, where the ferry from Oslo used to dock. Photographer Eivind Røhne was chosen to capture the brilliant moments of model Alexandria Eissinger, with hair & make up by Jens J. Wiker, as well as statement jewelry by Kaja Gjedebo Design.

I wish to thank this amazing team for their co-operation, as well as tchnical editor Corrina Ferguson, sample knitters; Airin Hansen & Kristin Nygård, my test knitters – for improving the patterns – and last but not least, my husband, whose support and technical aid I could not have done without.

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Suli Pattern Released

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The test knit of Suli is coming to an end and I have released the English pattern on Ravelry. The Norwegian pattern has been updated and both are available to buy on Ravelry and on Loveknitting. My amazing test knitters have corrected and improved the pattern. Some of them also decided to modify the collar and make it shorter or with buttons at the end instead of a seam. Suli is part of the collection I have made in collaboration with Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. Yarn kits are available at www.ull.no. Suli was brilliantly photographed by Eivind Røhne, worn by Alexandria Eissinger with hair & makeup by Jens J. Wiker as well as jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design. Do take a look at the finished versions at Ravelry.

Suli is Eskimo for more, ideal for this cardigan with a loop collar that you can drape as you please, adorned with a lace pattern on center back, sleeve and collar. The loop collar can be worn loose, folded once behind the neck or twice in front or three times around the neck in a ballerina style. A fake garter stitch seam adds a bit of structure to this cardigan knitted in the beautiful Sølje.

Suli pattern is available in English and in Norwegian (på norsk).

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

Finished Measurements:
Bust (incl loop): 86 (92, 98, 106, 116, 126) cm/33.75 (36.25, 38.5, 41.75, 45.75, 49.5)“
Loop closing: 17 cm/6.75” wide and 326 cm/128.25” long
Length: 55 (56, 57, 58, 59, 60) cm/21.75 (22.25, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 23.75)”
Sleeve length: 49 (50, 50, 51, 51, 52) cm/19.25 (19.75, 19.75, 20, 20, 20.5)“

Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Hifa Sølje (100% pelt yarn, 350 m/382 yds, 100 g). Sample is knitted in Light Turquise 2130:
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins; 1687 (1855, 2023, 2232, 2483, 2735) m/1844 (2028, 2212, 2440, 2715, 2991) yds. https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/nyhet-solje-pelsullgarn/

Needles: 3 mm/US 2.5 circular needles (80 cm/32”).
3 mm/US 2.5 DPNs for sleeves.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, 3.25 mm/US D/3 crochet hook (for seaming), waste yarn and yarn needle.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows in st st measures 10 cm/4” square.
25 sts and 32 rows in Dewdrop pattern measures 10 cm/4” square.

Notes: The body is knitted in one piece to the armholes, then divided into 3 parts. The loop collar is knitted separately in two pieces, bound off on 3 needles and sewed on from the back neck, while the cast on edges are joined by mattress stitches. The sleeves are knitted in the round and set-in. The armhole is slightly larger on the fronts than the back in sizes L (XL and 2XL). If you choose to adjust the body length, remember to adjust the length of each part of the loop with the same removed/added length.

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Juul Cardigan

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Finally, the last set of photos taken at our photoshoot in late May at Ingierstrand Bad of my Juul Cardigan made for Interweave Knits Winter 2017. The gorgeous model is Alexandria Eissinger, with hair & makeup by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo, is wearing it over Judith Bech’s wonderful skirt. Alex is captured brilliantly by photographer Eivind Røhne.

This is my introduction to Djuser Cardigan, the working title for the design: A reversible lace pattern reminiscent of the step pyramid of Djuser in Egypt, is the focus point of this straight cardigan with a generous cowl collar and cuffs made of tucks. A fake garter stitch seam add a bit of structure to this cardigan. The cowl collar can be worn loose behind the neck, folded once around the neck or twice in front or three times around the neck in a ballerina style hence perfect for a Winter Bride.

The cardigan is knitted in the lovely Jaggerspun Zephyr Lace 2/18 (50% tussah silk and 50% merino) held double for its crisp stitch definition, lusciousness and softness. It is knitted using 3.25 mm/US 3 needle with a gauge of 24 sts and 32 rows measures 10 cm/4” in Lace pattern with 2 strands of yarn held together.

The Juul Cardigan is worked from the bottom and up. The body is worked in one part to the armhole and then separated into 3 parts. I worked the sleeves in the round but the technical editor at Interweave suggests only working the tucks in the round and add a seam for stability to the sleeves. The extra long cowl is knitted separately in two parts and then joined together and sewn in place around the opening.

The sample is knitted in the third size, with a bust measurement of 104 cm/41″, worn with 20 cm/7.75″ of ease. So it came out looser than intended, the same with the sleeve length, that had to be pinned up during photography. The sleeve length has been adjusted in the pattern. The cardigan is available in six sizes. Here is the Interweave introduction to the cardigan:  “This unusual cardigan will draw every eye with its striking features. The tucked stitch cuffs and long attached loop collar add sophistication to the already beautiful lacework that adorns the back and sleeves.”

The Juul Cardigan will soon be available in my Ravelry store. At the moment it is available as an individual download  pattern or as part of the Interweave Knits Winter 2017 magazine available both digitally or in print. In Norway you will find the printed magazine in the larger Narvesen, or order it from your local one.

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Cablewing Accessories

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As promised here are the new photos taken of the Cablewing Accessories worn by the gorgeous Alexandria Eissinger with hair & make up by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, taken by Eivind Røhne at Ingierstrand Bad in late May. It was a very hot day so we had to avoid including the sunbathing women in our photos, but Alex managed to looks so cool, while the rest of us suffered in summer clothing. Alex did not however enjoy getting dressed with three layers of cowls perfect for the Norwegian Winter on a sweltering summer day. But the photos do not tell. Here is my introduction to the pattern: Cablewings surrounded by lace gives these accessories a flowery expression. They coordinate with the Cablewing Sweater; for a wonderfully regal look pair the wrap with the sweater. It is warm, practical but also decorative. All accessories are knitted in a pure wool with bounce, Embla from Hifa. I chose an irresistible purple-pink shade, well suited for the stitch pattern, for the cowl and the wristwarmers.The wrap, the cowl, the tweed cowl and the wrist warmers are all made in Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Embla Hifa-3, a pure wool with 210 meters/229 yards on each 100 gram skein. All the accessories are knitted using a 4 mm/US 6 needle with a 20 stitch and 25 rows in Stocking stitch gauge measuring 10 cm/4″ square. They all come in one size but are easy to adjust by adding a pattern repeat or extra reverse stocking stitches or lace if preferred.

Why so many extra parts, you may ask. There are two reasons: One, I thoroughly enjoyed knitting this stitch pattern. Two, the winters in Norway are very cold so two or three layers are essential to keep warm. The tweed cowl was made to connect the colours of the wrap and the cowl and it is the warmest of the three. The pattern has been revised by my technical editor, Corrina Ferguson, Picnic Knits and has been given a new layout. The Norwegian pattern was first published in Familien Strikkebok 2013 with photos taken by Familien. Both the Norwegian and the English pattern is available from Ravelry and Loveknitting. Now, there is only one more set of photographs from our photoshoot you have not seen; The Juul Cardigan.

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Cablewing Sweater

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I love these new photos of my Cablewing Sweater, taken of the gorgeous Alexandria Eissinger with hair & makeup by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, brilliantly captured by Eivind Røhne at Ingierstrand Bad in late May. The sweater was previously photographed by the Norwegian magazine Familien and I wanted some new ones with my styling. Here is my introduction to the pattern: Cablewings surrounded by lace gives this sweater a flowery expression. The A-line shape with lace along each side, paired with the double round neckband, is a flattering on many bodies. The pullover is knitted in the round to the armhole in a classic cream colored pure wool with bounce, Embla – Hifa 3 from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. A large matching wrap gives the sweater a regal look and it is warm, practical, but also decorative.The sample sweater is currently exhibited at Strikke 2017, a knitting festival at Hadeland Glassverk, together with 5 other of my designs and amongst other garments from invited designers. I am holding two workshops on Sunday 8. October and will show photos from the exhibit after that.

The body is knitted in the round up to the armholes and then flat to shoulders. The lace panel incorporated in the cablewing pattern is worked on each side of the body to decrease in. When you decrease for armhole, neck and sleeve top work stitches along the selvedges in reverse stocking stitch to avoid decreasing inside cablewing pattern. The wrap is knitted in the round and can easily be adjusted by adding or removing pattern repeats.

The sweater is knitted in Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Embla – Hifa 3 made of 100% wool, with 210 meters/229 yards per 100 gram skein using a 4 mm/US 6 needle. The gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows in stockinette stitch. I have graded the pattern from size Small to 2XL, with a hip circumference from 110 to 142 cm/43.25 to 56″ and a bust circumference from 90 to 122 cm/35.5 to 48″.

It was such a fun pattern to knit so I had to design more accessories to go with the sweater and perfect for the cold Norwegian climate. I choose to make these extra pieces in a contrast colour and will show those next. Both the Cablewing Sweater and the Cablewing Accessories pattern has been reviewed by my Technical Editor Corrina Ferguson of Picnic Knits. The new versions will be uploaded shortly.

Here is a detailed photo of the stitch pattern as well as Kaja Gjedebo’s divine Wide Caprifol Ring and Ivy Earrings, both in matted silver and fantastic match to the stitch pattern. The Norwegian pattern was first published in Familien Strikkebok in August 2013 and the English pattern was test knitted before its release. Included in the pattern is also a large wrap to give the sweater a regal look and it is warm, practical, but also decorative. The wrap can be worn around the shoulders or on the head. Due to the heat we did not photograph the wrap worn as a hood. But we did photograph the wrap with two smaller cowls inside and made Alex suffer in the heat, not that it shows in the photos though…

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Patent Poncho

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Next series of brilliant photos taken by Eivind Røhne at Ingierstrand Bad of the gorgeous model Alexandria Eissinger/Nordic Model Agency, with makeup & hair by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo, is the Patent Poncho. It is not a new design, but the poncho was only previously photographed by the Norwegian magazine Familien back in 2013. I wanted to style it my way and with Alex modelling it. I was very flattered that Alex liked it so much that she had to take a selfie, see my blogpost here: Behind The Scenes Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad.

Inspired by all the Fisherman’s rib patterns in fashion, I have designed a poncho in an oversized sweater style with longs splits in the side. The poncho is knitted in parts to create a contrast between the unstructured cable and the linear rib, called patent in Norwegian. The large splits on the sides make the poncho less voluminous. The sleeves are knitted long, to keep you warm on cold days. The poncho is knitted in a beautiful camelbrown Ask-Hifa 2, a pure wool with plenty of bounce.

Ask-Hifa 2 from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrik is made of 100% wool with 315 meters/344 yards per 100 g skein. The poncho in one size takes 6 skeins of Camelbrown sh 6098: 1890 m/2067 yds. The bust circumference is 150 cm/59”. The gauge is 16 sts and 20 rows in Fisherman’s rib, 24 sts and 32 rows in st st using 3 mm/US 2.5 circular needles equals 10 cm/4” square.

The poncho is knitted in 4 identical Fisherman’s rib side panels and 2 cable panels where the front is one pattern repeat shorter than the back. The sleeve is an extended cable panel with 3 cables instead of 2 and worked in the round. Just as the cable collar which is a continuation of the cable panels. The length, including sleeve length, can easily be adjusted by knitting the panels/sleeves longer or shorter. Please note that if knitted in pure wool the panels shrink in length, but grows in width.

The pattern is currently with my technical editor for a review, and will be updated as soon as I receive it back. You will nevertheless find one project made from it on Ravelry.

While I was on holiday, my husband completed my studio. When I have finished cleaning the building dust away, you will see it finished. It is so light and neat! And I cannot believe all the space I have in my studio and the yarn bunker (storage room), next door. I look forward to showing it to you!

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Wilma Lind Jacket

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I am thrilled to show you the brilliant photos taken by Eivind Røhne of Alexandria Eissinger/Nordic Model Agency, with hair & make up by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, wearing the Wilma Lind Jacket at Ingierstrand Bad in late May. First let me tell you that Wilma Lind is a fictitious Police Inspector in Oslo. Author Hanne Kristin Rohde had the real job for many years, before she began writing crime and holding talks in business management skills. Hanne Kristin is also one of the presenters in a series called Åsted Norge/Crime Scene Norway (she is wearing the jacket at TV2’s autumn launch of season 4 in the video on Facebook). Our collaboration started last autumn and if you have not seen Hanne Kristin wearing the jacket yet, you will very soon.

A long a-line jacket with cables covering the back, and moving cables on the front. Instead of a shawl collar the jacket was given a deep v-neck and a loose shawl to use as a collar. The body is worked in pieces while the sleeves are worked in the round after the rib to the underarm. It is knitted in the in the lustrous pelt yarn with a mohair feel, Sølje from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.The sample is beautifully knitted in size S on 3 mm/US 2.5 needles by Nadia Bresky, aka 77stricknadel on Ravelry. Hanne Kristin wanted one more jacket knitted up and placed a call for a sample knitter on her blog. Turbo knitter Grete Jenssen, aka ma9 on Ravelry was also prepared to take part, so two more colours were chosen and size Medium this time around: First in white to symbolise blank sheets in the new lambswool quality from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk called Vilje, then in soft turquoise to symbolise the capturing of the universe in Sølje.Sølje comes in 30 beautiful colours, all with the natural blackness from the Norwegian Pelssau/Pelt Sheep wool. Each 100 gram skein has 350 meters/383 yards and is made of 100% pelt wool. The jacket is knitted with a gauge of 24 stitches and 34 rows in Stockinette stitch measures 10 cm/4″ square and comes in sizes XS to 2XL with a bust circumference of 84 to 126 cm/33 to 49.5″. Alex is wearing size S with 8 cm/3.25″ positive ease. You can see me wearing it here with zero ease.The weather changed dramatically and it turned humid as dark clouds appeared. So the lighting became very green compared to the sunny blue sky earlier in the day. I chose to style the jacket with Judith Bech’s long fringe skirt in black. Yes, it is a favourite that keeps appearing in my photoshoots. The dramatic train and texture of it makes it magical.

I chose luxurious vintage buttons in lacquer in black and made ten buttonholes. My buttons are from Perlehuset and measures 15 mm/0.52″. You can easily adjust the number of buttonholes to suit you.

The shawl can be worn as a shawl collar, or a scarf or as a shawl on its own. It ends in a rib just like the jacket, and has shaping in between the three cables.

The Norwegian pattern will be sold digitally on hannekristinrohde.no from 1. September, while the English pattern – which has been test knitted will be available shortly on Ravelry and on Loveknitting. Stay tuned to see it worn by Hanne Kristin in all three colours.

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Kohno

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New brilliant photos have been taken of the Kohno Kimono, this time by my magnificent team: photographer Eivind Røhne, model Alexandria Eissinger, hair & makeup artist Jens J. Wiker and jewellery designer Kaja Gjedebo Design at Ingierstrand Bad in late May. New, because the kimono was first photographed by Harper Point Photography for Interweave’s magazine knit.wear Fall/Winter 2016 and the rights will reverted to me in October. Inspired by the sculptural aesthetic of architect Hugo Kohno’s work in Tokyo, is this oversized long kimono style jacket with short wide raglan sleeves. It is adorned with a domed check pattern ending in wide moss stitch borders at the front, bottom and in the sides.The Kohno Kimono is knitted in The Fibre Company Acadia made of 60% wool, 20% alpaca, 20% silk with 133 meters/145 yards on each 50 gram skein using a 4 mm/US 6 needle and a 21 stitches and 32 rows in Moss stitch measuring 10 cm/4″ square. The silk noil in Acadia’s rustic blend of silk noil, baby alpaca and fine merino wool, makes if feel so luxurious and lovely to both knit with and wear. Yes, I wanted more of this yarn and choose enough for a long cardigan as part payment for the designs I made for the Fibre Company this spring: See Beckside and Dash Falls. The Kohno sample is knitted in Sea Lavender in the third size (of six) with a bust circumference of 124.5 cm/49″ and modelled with 38 cm/15″ of ease.I chose to style the kimono with wide cream coloured silk trousers and a matching top for an elegant but comfortable style. The grey-blue-soft lilac shade of the yarn needed to be shown off at its best.

The kimono is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The front band is worked at the same time as each front. The sleeves have raglan shaping. When working in Domed Check pattern, if there are not enough stitches at the sides to work a complete cable crossing, work the stitches of the partial cables as they appear.

After mid October you will find the English pattern in my Ravelry store and on Loveknitting, while the Norwegian pattern will be published in the magazine Familien at a later date. Yes, the next design in Acadia is nearly ready, as knitting this kimono created a crave for more of this yarn.

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Photoshoot at Ingierstrand Bad: Kathe

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I love these new photos of the Kathe Cardigan. Yes, they are taken by the brilliant Eivind Røhne of the gorgeous Alexandria Eissinger with makeup & hair by Jens J. Wiker and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design at Ingierstrand Bad in late May. New, because the cardigan was first photographed by Harper Point Photography for Interweave’s magazine Knits Fall 2016 and now the rights have reverted to me. Kathe is a straight cardigan with a scarf collar enchanted with an elegant textural all-over lace. The reversible fern pattern adorns the body and sleeves while the collar is divided from it by a tuck and knitted in moss stitch. You can wear the collar hanging flat – overlapping – and pinned together or folded.

In the end I chose cream, instead of black, to show this jacket most clearly. An a-line cream skirt and shoes by Camilla Skovgaard. The cardigan is knitted in the beautiful hand-dyed SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Sport using 3 mm/US 2.5 with a gauge of 24 sts and 36 rows in st st measures 10 cm/4” square. Alex is wearing size M with a 93 cm/36.5″ bust circumference, but it is available in sizes XS to 2XL with measurements from 79 to 120.5 cm/31 to 47.5″.

The cardigan in worked in parts back and forth and seamed. During shaping, if there are not enough stitches to work an increase (yo) and corresponding decrease, work the stitches of the partial lace as they appear. The tuck at the collar is worked with 2 circular needles held parallel. This side view is one of my favourite photos from our photoshoot and I chose to exhibit it at Strikke 2017/Knit 2017 at Hadeland Glassverk opening at 2. September.

The English pattern is available on Ravelry and on Loveknitting, while the Norwegian pattern will be published in the bi-monthly magazine Familien in issue 20, out on 2. October. Stay tuned for more magnificent photos. Enjoy your summer and keep knitting!

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