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Ataraxia – A Recap

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I have just uploaded the Norwegian pattern to Ataraxia to Ravelry and thought it was time for a recap. The design began as a submission to the Winter 2018 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly with guest editor Norah Gaughan – the cable expert – whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Strik Bornholm in Denmark back in 2014. The Pom Pom Quarterly magazine was founded by two of my former Loop colleagues: Meghan Fernandes and Lydia Gluck. The Ataraxia sample is knitted in the stunning The Copper Corgi Fiber Studio, Jones Street Worsted using 4 mm/US 6 and 3.5 mm/US 4 needles. The model  has a 86 cm/34″ bust, stands 165 cm/5.5″ tall and is wearing a size 2 with 97 cm/38.25″ bust. The cardigan is available in 5 sizes with a finished bust measurement of 91 to 132.5 cm/35.75 to 52.25″. See more of the photos here: Ataraxia in Pom Pom Quarterly Winter 2018.

The gorgeous sample photographed is not the one I knitted in SweetGeorgia Yarns Mohair Silk DK in Pumpkin, as you will see from the photo Michael took of me above. The wonderful orange colour did not fit in with the other designs and a second sample had to be knitted up quickly in time for the photoshoot.

Before I finished the jacket I sent the knitted swatch – showing off the different stitch patterns – to photographer/jewellery maker/designer Siri Berrefjord and ordered 9 bespoke small buttons with a diameter of 18 millimeters/0.7″ to match the colour. Above you see the stunning buttons and one of the photos that Siri took. See more of them here: Ataraxia Buttons by Siri Berrefjord.

The rights to the pattern came back to me a year later in November 2019 and I asked Pom Pom Quarterly if I could borrow their sample too, so that I could photograph them both. Yes, I could before I returned it. Eivind Røhne photographed both worn by Olivia Lindtein, with make-up & hair by Erica Poppe and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design at Mortensrud Church in Oslo in November 2019.

Ataraxia is named after one of Caroline Norton’s poems, to give you a sense of calm, sheltering you from whatever storms you bravely weather. She was known for her drive to establish basic legal rights for women. The long jacket’s fitted shape is achieved through a careful arrangement of vertical texture panels and I-cord highlights. Finished with a tucked asymmetrical peoplum. Designed with a mythic shield maiden in mind, not unlike Caroline Norton.

Ataraxia is knitted flat, in pieces, from bottom up, and seamed. The asymmetric lower body has extra width in each side that will be bound off before the tuck is made. Waist shaping is worked at the sides and the shoulders are shaped using short-rows. The collar is picked up and completed using an I-cord bind off.

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Above is a detailed photo taken by Laura Morsman for the Pom Pom Quarterly magazine. Both the English and the Norwegian pattern is now available in my Ravelry Stores. You will also soon find the Norwegian version in addition to the English on Lovecrafts too.

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Eah Pattern Released

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Another pattern that has been released earlier this year is Eah, knitted in the divine hand dyed Walk Collection Merino Sport yarn held together with the Kid Mohair Lace. The fitted hoodie with a central cable was test knitted in my Ravelry group and the test knitters helped make a second version of the hood to fit closer around the head, see theDingBat’s photos. Hence you have an option to make a loose or tight fitting hood. Eah is worn by gorgeous Model Olivia Lindtein, with makeup & hair styling by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, photographed by Eivind Røhne at Mortensrud Church back in November 2020. Both the English and the Norwegian pattern is available on Ravelry and on LoveCrafts.

An acronym for each way is this casually fitted cabled hoodie adorned by a herringbone cable on the front, the back and the sleeves. Eah ends in a hood with the cable at the back and an I-cord edge. The pullover is knitted in the divine hand dyed Walk Collection Merino Sport yarn held together with the Kid Mohair Lace, in pieces and seamed for the ultimate fit.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size Small

Finished measurements:
Bust/hip: 84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 136, 148, 160) cm/33 (36.25, 39.25, 42.5, 45.75, 48.75, 53.5, 58.25, 63)“
Waist: 78 (86, 94, 102, 110, 118, 130, 142, 154) cm/30.75 (33.75, 37, 40.25, 43.25, 46.5, 51.25, 56, 60.75)”
Length: 61 (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69) cm/24 (24.5, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 26.75, 27.25)“
Sleeve length: 48 (49, 50, 50, 50, 51, 51, 51, 51) cm/19 (19.25, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 20, 20, 20, 20)”
Intended ease: + 5-10 cm/2-4”. Sample pullover shown is 92 cm/36.25” and worn with 9 cm/3.5” positive ease on model.

Yarn: Walk Collection, Merino Sport (100% Superwash Merino, 100 g, 325 m/355 yds)
Sample is knitted in Camel: 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins; 1202 (1332, 1462, 1592, 1622, 1752, 1947, 2142, 2337, 2556) m/1315 (1457, 1599, 1741, 1774, 1916, 2129, 2342, 2556) yds.
KidMohair Lace (70% mohair, 30% silk, 50 g, 420 m/459 yds)
Sample is knitted in Mica: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins: 1202 (1332, 1462, 1592, 1622, 1752, 1947, 2142, 2337) m/1315 (1457, 1599, 1741, 1774, 1916, 2129, 2342, 2556) yds.
Note: 1 strand of each yarn is held together throughout.
https://www.walkcollection.com

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

Notions: Stitch markers (removable), cable needle and yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows in st st using a 4 mm/US 6 with one strand of each yarn, after blocking measures 10 cm/4” square.
20-st Herringbone cable measures about 9 cm/3.5” across.

Notes: The pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The back extends into the back of the hood, while the front hood is picked up and knitted at the end.

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Kaibara Pattern Released

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The test knit of Kaibara has just come to an end with 20 knitters taking part in my Ravelry group. Not only did they correct and improve my pattern but they also made stunning versions of Kaibara! Thank you so much! The Kaibara pattern, in both English and Norwegian, is available on Ravelry and soon on LoveCrafts too. Above you see it worn by the gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with hair & make up by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, captured by Eivind Røhne at Mortensrud Church last November.

Named after Kaibara Ekken the father of botany in Japan is this flowery lace adorned A-line pullover with short sleeves. To allow the lace pattern to shine, the remaining pullover is worked in stockinette stitch. The pullover is knitted in pieces then seamed, for the ultimate fit, in the drapey and lustrous Como Silk from Handweavers Studio. Kaibara is made to be worn on a perfect summer’s day or at a party.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size XS
Skill level: Experienced.

Finished measurements:
Bust: 82 (92, 100, 110, 124, 134, 146, 156, 166) cm/32.25 (36.25, 39.25, 43.25, 48.75, 52.75, 57.5, 61.5, 65.25)“
Hip: 94 (102, 112, 120, 138, 148, 166, 174, 184) cm/37 (40.25, 44, 47.25, 54.25, 58.25, 65.25, 68.5, 72.5)”
Length: 60 (61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68) cm/23.5 (24, 24.5, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 26.75)“
Sleeve length: 24 (24, 24, 25, 25, 26, 26, 26, 26) cm/9.5 (9.5, 9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25, 10.25, 10.25, 10.25)”
Intended ease: + 5-10 cm/2-4”. Sample shown is 82 cm/32.25” and worn with + 1 cm/0.5” ease on model.

Yarn: The Handweavers Studio, Como Silk 4.5nm (100% Silk, 100 g, 350 m/382 yds).
Sample is knitted in Poppy Red: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) spools; 1278 (1404, 1530, 1656, 1831, 1957, 2083, 2209, 2335) m/1398 (1535, 1673, 1811, 2002, 2140, 2278, 2416, 2554) yds.
https://www.handweavers.co.uk/como-silk-45nm.ir

Yarn alternatives: Lang Yarns, Mulberry Silk (100% Mulberry Silk, 50 g, 145 m/159 yds).
https://www.langyarns.com/index.cfm?a=spn&PageNum=2
Malabrigo Yarn, Silky Merino (51% Silk, 49% Merino Wool, 50 g, 137 m/150 yds).
https://malabrigoyarn.com/yarns/silky-merino
BC Garn, Jaipur Silk Fino (100% Silk, 50 g, 300 m/328 yds)
https://www.bcgarn.dk/article.php?id=jaipur-silk-fino
Or another Sportweight or Light DK yarn.

Needles: 3.25 mm/US 3 straight needle.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers (removable), stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 17-st Lace repeat measures 8 cm/3.25” across after blocking.
23 sts and 34 rows in st st measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.

Notes: The pullover is worked back and forth in pieces from bottom up and seamed. The lace repeat is the same for all sizes but not the number of reverse stocking stitch in between the lace panels; 2 for some sizes and 4 for other sizes.

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Seneka Pattern Released

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Here is another released pattern from 2021: Seneka is knitted in the divine hand dyed Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted. The shade Woodberry looked stunning on model Olivia Lindtein wearing Seneka as both a skirt and a poncho. It can also be worn as a maxi hood, see the photo below! Her hair & make-up is by Sissel Fylling, the jewellery is borrowed from Kaja Gjedebo Design and brilliant photographer Eivind Røhne captured it all! The English and Norwegian pattern is available in my Ravelry Store and on LoveCrafts.

Seneka, a nickname for Senna meaning brightness in Arabic. This is an A-line skirt with an elaborate cabled center that ends in a waistband; knitted like a hem in one piece with boot laces placed inside. Seneka is knitted in the divine Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted and can be worn as a skirt or a poncho or a maxi hood – all together with the matching Senna cardigan.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished measurements: 
Waist: 76 (82, 88, 94, 100, 110, 118, 126, 132) cm/30 (32.25, 34.75, 37, 39.25, 43.25, 46.5, 49.5, 52)”
Hip: 86 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 140, 146, 156) cm/33.75 (36.25, 40.25, 44, 48, 52, 55, 57.5, 61.5)”
Bottom: 98 (104, 114, 124, 134, 144, 152, 158, 168) cm/38.5 (41, 45, 48.75, 52.75, 56.75, 59.75, 62.25, 66.25)”
Waist band height: 3.5 cm/1.5″
Length to waist: 56 (56, 57, 57, 58, 58, 58, 59, 59) cm/22 (22, 22.5, 22.5, 22.75, 22.75, 22.75, 23.25, 23.25)”
Full length: 59.5 (59.5, 60.5, 60.5, 61.5, 61.5, 61.5, 62.5, 62.5) cm/23.5 (23.5, 23.75, 23.75, 24.25, 24.25, 24.25, 24.5, 24.5)”
Intended ease: – 4 cm/1.5″ to + 6 cm/2.25″. Sample shown is 92 cm/36.25″ hip and worn with + 11 cm/4.25″ ease on model who stands 167 cm/5’6″ tall.

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted (100% wool, 183 m/200 yds, 113 g). The sample is knitted in Woodberry; 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins; 794 (842, 922, 1002, 1082, 1162, 1202, 1250, 1330) m/868 (921, 1008, 1096, 1183, 1271, 1315, 1367, 1455) yds.
https://neighborhoodfiberco.com/collections/organic-studio-worsted

Needles: 2 sets of 4 mm/US 6 circular needle (100 cm/40″).
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge

Notions: Flat, white boot laces for waist band 150 cm/59″ long. Stitch markers (removable), cable needle and yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in st st using 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square, after blocking.
24 sts in Cable measures 10 cm/4″ across.

Notes: The skirt is knitted in pieces and seamed. If you want to adjust the length of the skirt, remove up to 8 cm/3.25″ or add an extra length before shaping the hip. The waist band is worked like a hem, with boot laces laid inside it before it is closed.

 

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Senna Pattern Released

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I am slowly catching up on the released patterns from 2021. Next out is the Senna Jacket knitted in the divine hand dyed Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted with bespoke buttons by Siri Berrefjord. The shade Woodberry looked stunning on model Olivia Lindtein wearing both the jacket and the Seneka skirt, which can also be worn as a poncho or maxi hood! Her hair & make-up is by Sissel Fylling, the jewellery is borrowed from Kaja Gjedebo Design and brilliant photographer Eivind Røhne captured it all! The English and Norwegian pattern is available in my Ravelry Store and on LoveCrafts.

Senna is a botanical name of Arabic origin meaning brightness and suited this long oversized cardigan with a deep v-neck and A-line shaping. Elaborate cables cover the center back, while only one single cable adorns each front and sleeve. A wavy tuck introduces the cables from the check rib bottom. Senna is knitted in the divine Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted with side pockets worked together with the front. Bespoke buttons act like small gems and highlight the beautiful hand dyed shade. Wear Senna with the matching Seneka; as a skirt or a poncho or a maxi hood.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished measurements: 
Bust (incl 2 cm/0.75″ frontband): 102 (110, 118, 130, 142, 152, 164, 176, 191) cm/40.25 (43.25, 46.5, 51.25, 56, 59.75, 64.5, 69.25, 75.25)”
Bottom (incl 2 cm/0.75″ frontband): 117 (125, 133, 145, 157, 169, 181, 193, 205) cm/46 (49.25, 52.25, 57, 61.75, 66.5, 71.25, 76, 80.75)”
Length: 78 (79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 83, 84, 84) cm/30.75 (31, 31.5, 32, 32.25, 32.75, 32.75, 33, 33)”
Sleeve length: 46 (46, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48, 48, 48) cm/18 (18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19, 19, 19)”
Intended ease: + 20-30 cm/8-11.75″. Sample shown is 110 cm/43.25″ and worn with + 27 cm/10.75″ ease on model who stands 167 cm/5’6″ tall.

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted (100% wool, 183 m/200 yds, 113 g). The sample is knitted in Woodberry;
8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins; 1296 (1360, 1424, 1520, 1616, 1712, 1808, 1904, 2024) m/1417 (1487, 1557, 1662, 1767, 1872, 1977, 2082, 2213) yds.
https://neighborhoodfiberco.com/collections/organic-studio-worsted

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 straight needle.
2 sets of 4 mm/US 6 circular needle for buttonband and tucks (100 cm/38″).
4 mm/US 6 circular needle for pockets (40 cm/16″).
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: 11 buttons 20 mm/0.78″. Stitch markers (removable), stitch holders, cable needle and yarn needle.
Bespoke buttons on sample are made by Siri Berrefjord, siri@fredenshavn.no

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in st st using 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square, after blocking.
20 sts and 28 rows in Check rib using 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square, after blocking.
24 sts in Cable measures 10 cm/4″ across, after blocking.

Notes: The cardigan is knitted in pieces and seamed. The second part of the v-neck decreases on the fronts moves to the opposite side of the cable in order for the cable to continue to the shoulder. The two vertical side pockets are worked at the same time as the front with extra stitches for the pocket band, with the lining attached horizontally at the bottom and top of the pocket. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large stitch number on the collar.

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Ravelry Birthday Sale

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Thank you for all the lovely birthday greetings, I received yesterday! I had a fantastic day with Michael, my brother and his family – who we have not seen for months!

To continue the celebration I am offering 25% off all my self-published patterns in my Ravelry Store through May 8th with the code: BDAY. Pictured at the top is a detail of the Seneka Skirt/Poncho/Maxi Hood, knitted in the Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted, worn by the gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, captured by Eivind Røhne.

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Photoshoot at Mortensrud Church November 2020: Kaibara

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Finally, the turn has come to the last design photographed at our photoshoot at Mortensrud Church in Oslo, in November. I chose to style the silk pullover Kaibara, knitted in Poppy Red in the luxurious Como Silk from The Handweavers Studio in London with cream coloured silk trousers. The gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with make-up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, is captured by Eivind Røhne upstairs on the gantry. Kaibara is the next pattern to be test knitted in my Ravelry group starting on May 3.

Olivia is wearing size XS with a bust measurement of 82 cm/32.25″ with only 1 cm/0.5″ positive ease. But I have graded Kaibara in sizes XS to 5XL, with bust measurements up to 166 cm/65.25″ and a recommended positive ease of 5-10 cm/2-4″.

Named after Kaibara Ekken the father of botany in Japan is this flowery lace adorned A-line pullover with short sleeves. To allow the lace pattern to shine, the remaining pullover is worked in stockinette stitch. The pullover is knitted in pieces then seamed, for the ultimate fit, in the drapey and lustrous Como Silk from The Handweavers Studio. Kaibara is made to be worn on a perfect summer’s day or at a party.

The Handweavers Studio, Como Silk 4.5nm is made of 100% Silk on a 100 gram spools with 350 meters/382 yards. I ordered the silk by telephoning the shop, that I used to visit when I lived in London. The sample is knitted, by yours truly, in Poppy Red using a 3.25 mm/US 3 needle with a 23 stitches and 34 rows in stockinette stitch gauge measuring 10 cm/4″ square after blocking. That is a loose gauge, as the heavy silk had quite a drop after blocking.

The English and Norwegian Kaibara pattern will be released after test knitting – that begins on the 3rd of May – in the middle of June.

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Photoshoot at Mortensrud Church November 2020: Beyla

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Here is the last of the four new designs for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Beyla. The gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with make up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, is modelling the set, captured by Eivind Røhne at Mortensrud Church in Oslo, back in November. Yarn kits with either an English or a Norwegian pattern are available from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

Olivia is wearing size S with a 92 cm/36.25″ finished bust measurement with 9 cm/3.5″ positive ease. Beyla is graded from size XS to 5XL, with measurements of 85 to 153 cm/33.5 to 60″.

Named Beyla, Norse for little bean, well suited for the shape of the cables on this pullover. All over cables play on the front and back, while only three cables play on the sleeve. The purl stitches in the background make the sweater hug you. Beyla is crowned by a standing collar and knitted in Varde a bouncy pelt wool yarn from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

The pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed with a 18 stitches and 24 rows in stockinette stitch gauge using a 4.5 mm/US 7 needle. The cable pattern continues on the collar which is worked in the round with an interfacing part.

Yarn kits are available from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk with either an English or a Norwegian pattern, while the individual pattern will be released at the end of May, after the on-going test knit has been completed, in my Ravelry Store.

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Photoshoot at Mortensrud Church November 2020: Eah

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The next set of photos that I am going to show you is of Eah worn by Olivia Lindtein, who inspired me to make a hoodie not unlike the one she was wearing on our previous photoshoot, with make-up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, brilliantly captured by Eivind Røhne upstairs on the gantry in Mortensrud Church. Eah looked stunning on Olivia in the hand dyed Walk Collection Merino Sport in Camel (100% Superwash Merino, 100 g, 325 m/355 yds) held together with the KidMohair Lace (70% mohair, 30% silk, 50 g, 420 m/459 yds).

I choose to style the hoodie with cream coloured silk trousers, due to the cream shade of the Walk Collection KidMohair Lace yarn.

Olivia is wearing size Small with a bust & hip measurement of 92 cm/36.25″ with a 9 cm/3.5″ positive ease. Eah has been graded into sizes XS to 5XL with bust measurements from 84 to 160 cm/33 to 63″.

An acronym for each way is this casually fitted cabled hoodie adorned by a herringbone cable on the front, the back and the sleeves. Eah ends in a hood with the cable at the back and an I-cord edge. The pullover is knitted in the divine hand dyed Walk Collection Merino Sportweight yarn held together with the Kid Mohair Lace, in pieces and seamed for the ultimate fit.

The pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The back extends into the back of the hood, while the front hood is picked up and knitted at the end. 

The test knit has completed and a narrower hood version has been added to the pattern as an option. The individual Eah pattern in both English and Norwegian is available from my Ravelry Store and will be added to LoveCrafts shortly.

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Photoshoot at Mortensrud Church November 2020: Rym & Kyi

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The next set of photos I am going to show you from the photoshoot is from the ballet top Rym and the skirt/poncho Kyi, made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. The gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with make up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, is modelling the set, captured by Eivind Røhne at Mortensrud Church in Oslo, back in November. Yarn kits for Rym and Kyi with either an English or a Norwegian pattern are available from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

The patterns will be released in both English and Norwegian after the test knits have been completed; The Rym test knit begins June 7 and the pattern will be released in the middle of July, while the Kyi test knit begins July 5 and the pattern will be relased in the middle of August.

The samples are in size S, but I have graded both patterns from sizes XS to 5XL. Rym has bust measurements from 84 to 158 cm/33 to 62.25″ with an intended positive ease of  5-7 cm/2-2.75”. Olivia is wearing size S with a 9 cm/3.5” positive ease. Kyi has a waistband width from 72 to 160 cm/28.25 to 63″ with an intended positive ease of 6-12 cm/2.25-4.75″. Olivia, who stands 167 cm/5’6″ tall is wearing size S with a 11 cm/4.25″ positive ease.

Named Rym, Norse for roaring as well as the name of a troll-wife, is this ballet top that is tied together at the waist. An all over rhombus pattern gives the top texture. Rym is knitted in the lovely Vidde lambswool from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk and made to be worn together with the skirt or poncho Kyi.

The Rym top is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The fronts have an attached I-cord and a purl stitch edging that is worked to the end for the front band. The ties are worked separately at the end and sewn in place at marked positions.

Named Kyi, Norse for shelter, is this asymmetrical skirt with extra side width that are turned into pockets at the waist. The side seams make the pockets fold over. The waistband is knitted double in stockinette stitch at the end and has inserted boot laces for comfort.

Wear it as a poncho instead if you prefer or together with the matching Rym ballet top. The Kyi skirt is knitted in the bouncy Vidde lambswool from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

The Kyi skirt is worked back and forth in two pieces and seamed. The two horizontal top pockets are worked at the same as the front, with the lining attached horizontally at the bottom and closed at the top, by working it together with the back using 3-needles and end in an I-cord bind off for a pocket band, see video. The waist band is worked like a hem, with boot laces laid inside it before it is closed.

My sample knitter Grete Jenssen made the parts for these for me, with a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows in stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm/US 7 needle measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking. The Vidde lamullgarn by Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk is made of 100% wool (50% pelt wool and 50% lambswool) with 200 meters/220 yards on each 100 gram skein.

Yarn kits are available from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk with either an English or a Norwegian pattern, while the individual Rym pattern will be released in the middle of July and the Kyi pattern will be released the middle of August in my Ravelry Store.

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