Knitting Patterns Blog from SweaterBabe.com

Preview of some upcoming patterns. . . and a Giveaway!

I've been in a hat mood of late. . . guess it partly due to the changing weather. But, to be honest, it may be more due to my need for some fast, gift projects, and to try out a new set of short circular needles that I just treated myself to ;-)  (Clover 16" circulars - they have been fabulous for working hats in the round!)

Also, it feels good to destash once in a while AND try out some new pattern stitches!

The first hat shown above is in a Trellis Cable stitch that was a fun challenge to work.  Bobble clusters and intertwining cables made for a very interesting knit with wonderfully textured results!

The second hat is a one-ball pattern (yippee!) in Classic Elite Montera yarn.  LOVE the vibrant orange color.  Very fall, and yet very bright and cheery.  This is a nice chunky hat with a wide cuff for warmth and a very cozy look.  The stitch pattern is a simple, yet unique stitch that mimics a cable, but just consists of some strategic lifted increases.  Cool technique to try out and a very quick knit that would be great for a man or woman!

I've also just completed the Zip-Front Cardigan you see here. It's a really eye-catching cardigan (IMHO!), featuring a wonderful cable and lace all-over stitch pattern, contrasted with Garter stitch neckband, front bands, and Ribbed sleeve cuffs. AND, truly whimsical Hello Kitty charms were built into the "Charmed - Hello Kitty" yarn that I got from Natalie of Namaste Farms, and used for the pocket openings and bottom edging.

The Namaste Farms yarn is the what inspired the project. . . and Natalie created the special colors in the accent yarn for me and called it "Babe!" The main yarn used in the cardigan is the ever-popular Malabrigo Worsted. This is a truly unique cardigan! It has a matching cowl as well.

All of these patterns are coming soon!  Still have to write them up!

*** SPECIAL PATTERN GIVEAWAY ***

As a special giveaway, please comment on this blog post by 9pm PST, November 15th, 2011.  Tell us what you think of these new upcoming patterns! One comment per person, please.  And please also SHARE this post using the Twitter, Google+, and Facebook links below. 

I will choose THREE winners to each receive PDF copies of all THREE of these patterns (when they are all published)!  Good luck to all!

 

** 11/12/11 Update ** The #134 Slouchy Trellis Cabled Hat pattern is now available!

** Update ** The #136 One-Ball Chunky Cuffed Hat pattern is now available!  The #135 Babe Hello Kitty Top-Down Cardigan pattern is now available too!

** Jan 2012 Update ** So, now that all 3 of these patterns are available, here's the announcement of the 3 winners:

Congrats to Muireann, Ashley Taylor, and Leslie!  You have each won a PDF copy of each of these 3 patterns (they have been emailed to you already).

Falling Leaves Scarf knitting kit giveaway! Three kits to win!

Time for a knitting kit giveaway!

This one courtesy of our friends at Elann.com, who sent us the lovely Peruvian Highland Bulky yarn for each kit. 

This giveaway includes the #95 Falling Leaves Scarf PDF knitting pattern + 4 balls of Elann.com's Peruvian Highland Bulky yarn in beautiful and rich fall shades.  The 4 balls are more than enough for completing the scarf (and the Peruvian Highland Bulky is even a little softer than the original yarn called for in this pattern. . .).  I'll choose the color for each winner from the 3 shades shown here.

More info on Elann.com's Peruvian Highland Bulky yarn can be found at: http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/product.aspx?catID=&id=123684

To enter this giveaway, please do one, two, or all of the following:

1) Make a pattern purchase from now through October 30th, 9pm PST.  Each individual pattern purchase counts as an entry!  Start shopping for knitting patterns now at http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knittingpatterns.htm or crochet patterns at http://www.sweaterbabe.com/crochetpatterns.htm.

2) "Like" this blog post by clicking on the Facebook "Like" button just under this post AND post your comment here on this blog post. One comment per person, please. Tell us what you like about making scarf projects with bulky yarn on bigger needles! Please comment by 9pm PST, October 30th, 2011.

3) Post a comment on Ravelry.com in the SweaterBabe.com Fans Group discussion announcing this contest by 9pm PST, October 30th, 2011.  Here's the link: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sweaterbabecom-fans/topics/1861667.  One comment on Ravelry per person, please.

Thanks and good luck to all on winning these kits!

*** Announcing the winners of this giveaway!  11/10/11 ***
Congrats go out to:

Julie D., who made a pattern purchase on 10/12/11. You have won the BRONZE color kit.

Carol D., who made a pattern purchase on 10/25/11.  You have won the PORT color kit.

and Carol (bank**** on Ravelry.com), who posted a comment on the Ravlery thread for this giveaway on 10/24/11.  You have won the COFFEE color kit.

Woohoo!  I've emailed the winners.

Thanks to all who entered!  Stay tuned for more giveaways. . .