Knitting Patterns Blog from SweaterBabe.com: June 2012

The Newest Knitting Patterns

knitting pattern for Best-Selling Blanket Trio eBook:
knitting pattern for Sweet Hooded Vest:
knitting pattern for Simply Divine Baby Blanket:
knitting pattern for Simply SweaterBabe Top-Down Cardigan:
knitting pattern for Night and Day Eternity Scarf:
knitting pattern for Cable Love Cowl Neck Poncho:
knitting pattern for Easy Cabled One-Ball Boot Cuffs:
knitting pattern for chunky pinwheel cowl:
knitting pattern for chunky cabled cowl:
knitting pattern for ultimate chunky cables and ribs scarf:
knitting pattern for fancy stitch baby blanket:
knitting pattern for gossamer one-ball lace scarf:
knitting pattern for violet zig zag shawl:
knitting pattern for samantha featherweight lace shawl:
knitting pattern for whispering leaves lace top-down cardigan:
knitting pattern for blushing lace shawl scarf:
knitting pattern for malabrigo luxe cabled blanket:
knitting pattern for cable-y goodness poncho sweater:
knitting pattern for belted cowl neck poncho:
knitting pattern for three flavor delight top-down cardigan:
knitting pattern for divine pull-through scarflette:
FREE knitting pattern for montera slouchy (one-ball) hat:
FREE knitting pattern for drawstring lace cowl:
knitting pattern for covetable cabled cape:
knitting pattern for one-skein sweetheart slippers:
knitting pattern for top-down hello kitty cardigan:
FREE knitting pattern for lush lacy mitts:
knitting pattern for one-ball chunky cuffed hat:
knitting pattern for vintage charmer one-ball lace hat:
knitting pattern for slouchy trellis cabled hat:
knitting pattern for reversible ribbed anniversary scarf:
knitting patterns for 5 best cowls to knit now ebook:
knitting pattern for tie-front cabled long vest:
knitting pattern for luxe infinity scarf:
knitting pattern for sumptuously cabled hat:
knitting pattern for sophisticated boho eternity scarf:
knitting pattern for double cabled cowl:
breezy lace and cable hat knitting pattern:
dramatic lace wrap cardigan (a top-down, seamless knitting pattern!):
super cute newsboy cap knitting pattern (baby through adult sizes!):
long lace shawl-collared vest knitting pattern:
girl's ruffled top-down cardigan knitting pattern (includes 8 sizes, from 2 to 16!):
lace inset shaped cardigan knitting pattern (or vest!):
one-skein cabled fingerless gloves (seamless!):
shawl-collared nipped-waist cardigan:
deluxe lace seamless cowl:
slouchy 2-way cabled hat:
drape-front top-down lace cardigan:
quick shawl-collared shrug:
fancy stitch pixie hat:
mohair lace mobius cowl:
luscious cabled cowl:
fancy cables and lace baby blanket:
flutter-sleeved blousy lace cardigan (top-down!):
little lace vest:
one-skein braided cable hat:
diamond cabled baby hat:
chic cabled cowl-neck sweater:
one-skein fingerless gloves:
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June 21, 2012

Preview of the Divine Beaded Lace Cardigan and a Contest!

Sometimes, a super gorgeous yarn just has me stumped!

What design can I come up with that will allow me to make the most of the yarn's beauty?!

Well, here is the result of many hours of racking my brain to create a piece that justifies the use of such a lovely yarn… Tilli Tomas’ Symphony Lace. The color is Midnight Borealis, which is a stunning shade of purple (or amethyst?) with subtle blue accents in it and lots of sparkly iridescent beads scattered throughout.

This cardigan is a top-down design, lending itself to easy adjustments to suit your needs. I make mine a longer, tunic length with tiny sleeves so it would layer well over a skinny strapped evening dress or a tank and slim pants.

The lace pattern is a lovely open leaf design that I'm very pleased with. The open sections are a wonderful contrast to the more closed center section.

This is a versatile pattern that would work equally well with a simpler yarn. . . ideally still lace weight to really bring out the airy-ness.

Maybe even in cream or white for a summer wedding?

Pattern to be released soon… likely at the beginning of July. Be sure to sign up for my email updates at http://www.sweaterbabe.com to be notified of it's release!

OR Fave it on Ravelry.com so you won't forget about this one! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SweaterBabe/beaded-tunic-vest

** AND NOW FOR THE CONTEST DETAILS! **

I need help naming this pattern! As you may know, I tend to use long descriptive names for my patterns. . . but this one is defying me. I can't think of a name that will give it justice!

So, to enter this contest, please do one or BOTH of the following by 9pm PST, July 6th, 2012:

1) Use Pinterest to pin this blog post and in the "describe this pin" area, enter #SweaterBabe.com (required, or I won't be able to find your entry!) AND your proposed name. * PLEASE be sure you are on my email list, so that when I announce the winners, you can claim your prize if you entered through Pinterest (as I can't contact you directly).

(If you don't know what Pinterest it, then skip to 2!)

2) Enter a suggested name as a comment on this blog post.

Short names, long names are all good!

After July 6th, the person with the winning name will win a copy of this PDF pattern + 3 months of free membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!

I'll also pick 3 random entries to win a free PDF copy of the pattern.

Good luck to all and can't wait to hear the suggestions. . .

*** 7/9/12 ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS! ***

THE WINNING NAME FOR THIS PATTERN IS. . . Whispering Lace Leaves Cardigan, submitted by Dianne Shiozaki through Pinterest. Congrats Dianne! You win the PDF pattern + 3 months of membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!

There were SOOO many to chose from, I went ahead and chose 3 runner-ups to each win a copy of the pattern too:
1) Gossamer Trellis, from Loreen O., who posted on the blog 6/25/12.
2) Cascading Wisterias, from Lani Smith, who posted on 6/21/12.
3) Shimmery Midnight Dream, from Susan, who posted on 6/21/12. (pretty name, but when I add "by SweaterBabe.com," it can becomes a bit "adult-only" LOL ;-)

Congrats to all and thanks for a making this such a fun contest!

AND of course, this pattern is now available for all:
See the NEW #141 Whispering Leaves Lace Top-Down Cardigan in the pattern shop!

P.S. This is July 2012's pattern download for members of the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club. Not a member? JOIN in July and get this new pattern right away as part of your $7.99/month membership!