Ok, now that I’ve taken some photos of the final piece for the pattern booklet (Four Elements) lets get started on voting for our next KAL (knit a long).
The 3 pieces that we will be voting on are all from the booklet Four Elements that will be released at the end of the week . I’ve listed all supplies so everyone has a chance to gather what they need in time for the KAL. How does everyone feel about a November 1st start? I’ll also have a special 10% off discount going until that date for the booklet to make it even easier to get started. The booklet will be available for pre-order immediately and when it is released on the 15th you will automatically receive a link to download the pdf.
Standard price $13.95 with 10% discount $12.55.
Now for the exciting part….everyone who votes (in the comments of this post) will be entered into a raffle. The first prize will be a pdf copy of this pattern booklet and 100g of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine in color 1285 (dark blue) which has just enough yardage for Gaoth. I’ll also give out 1 more pdf copy of the booklet for 2nd prize. The raffle will end on the 16th of October, so get voting! (If you have already bought the booklet I will send you two of my other self-published patterns so you still win!)
There is one final pattern in the FourElements booklet – Tine Boot toppers but I won’t be including this in voting for the KAL.
The first piece is Uisce.
Uisce Shawlette Details
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length 67â€/ 170 cm from end to end.
Depth: 14.5/37cm at center
MATERIALS
Hedgehog Fibres ‘Cashmere Silk Worsted’: (55% Silk, 45% Cashmere; 218yds/200m per 100g skein);
Color: Glacier; 2 skeins.
Note: There was almost no yarn left when this shawlette was finished so if you have less yardage than this, reduce the number of repeats at the center.
1 US 9/5.5mm straight or cicular needles
Tapestry needle; 3 stitch markers.
GAUGE
16 sts/22 rows = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch
Waffle stitch panel (12 sts) measures 2.5â€/6.5cm wide
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2nd Pattern is Gaoth.
Gaoth Shawl Details
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 37â€/ 94 cm from side to side.
Depth: 18.5â€/47 cm at center.
MATERIALS
Artist’s Palette Yarns ‘Cloud’: (Fingering Weight 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 437yds/ 400m per 100g skein);
Color: CL1012 (Pink/Purple); 1 skein.
48â€/120cm US 7/4.5mm circular needle.
Tapestry needle; 2 stitch markers.
GAUGE
20 sts/28 rows = 4″/1ocm in stockinette stitch
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Talamh
Talamh Cardigan Details
SIZE
Bust size: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)†/ 74 (81.5, 89, 96, 104.5, 111, 119.5, 127, 135) cm
Minimal ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 29 (32, 35, 37.75, 41, 43.75, 47, 50, 53)â€/ 74 (81.5, 89, 96, 104.5, 111, 119.5, 127, 135) cm
Note: Buttonbands are not included in this dimension.
Length: 22.5 (23, 23.25, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.25, 25.5)†/ 57 (58.5, 59, 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 64, 65) cm
Size 35â€/89 cm modelled with minimal ease.
MATERIALS
Blue Moon Fiber Arts ‘BFL Sport’: (100% Blue Faced Leicester; 661 yds/604 m per 226g skein);
Color: Copperline; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Alternative Yarn: Garnstudio ‘Safran’: (100% Cotton; 174yds/159m per 50g skein);
Color: Turquoise (51); 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins.
US 4/3.5mm circular needle, 32-inch length or longer for bigger sizes.
US 4/3.5mm double pointed needles (dpns).
Tapestry needle; 6 stitch markers; 4 split ring/removable stitch markers; waste yarn; 12 (12, 13, 13, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14) buttons.
GAUGE
24 sts/32 rows = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch on US 4/3.5mm needles
28 sts/32 rows = 4″/10cm in Deep Waffle Stitch
28 sts/32 rows = 4″/10cm in Ribbing
I really like Talamh…very feminine.
I like Gaoth
I think they’re all beautiful (and I can’t wait to knit Talamh), but for the KAL I think Gaoth would be perfect – not too big a project coming up to Christmas, especially if you’ve got a big long list of pressies to knit.
Oh Talamh, definitely Definitely DEFINITELY!
I love Talamh and want to knit it ASAP, but for a KAL, I also vote for Gaoth.
I would love a KAL. I have been drooling over your patterns but never tried one as of yet! I adore the Talamh!
I vote for Talamh, it is perfect! And I have just the perfect yarn for it too. They are all beautiful, though.
I agree with Kate – I can’t wait to knit Talamh, but Gaoth will be do-able at this time of the year.
I love Talamh! Love the idea of this booklet too, such a great idea to explore the possibilities of a single stitch pattern.
I vote for Talamh !
Lovely!
Talamh definitely gets my vote!
Talamh. It’s gorgeous.
I Like Talamh1
Talamh, definitely. So gorgeous! :-)
I love Talamh. This is the perfect time of year to knit up a sweater. This one is beautiful and looks like it would be a fairly fast knit. I don’t really think it would take that much longer than the beautiful Gaoth. There are not too many KAL’s that do sweaters. So, why not this one? Perfect pattern, perfect time.
I vote for Talamh. It’s gorgeous and I’m just addicted to knitting cardigans!
ooh, the talamh cardigan is just beautiful! that gets my vote!
I love talamh so much. I have to make it. Talamh has my vote
They are all lovely but Talmah would be my first pick, but saying that I could happily knit the lot!
Talamh is my first choice too – in fact I’ve already swatched and am eagerly awaiting my pattern lol. Love them all though :)
I love all the patterns but Talamh is def my fave and would be great for a KAL. Its feminine without being too girly and so would suit anyone.
Fab designs as always, cant wait to get knitting x
I absolutely adore Talamh but am inclined to agree that Gaoth would be a more practical knit at this time of year. Although… Stuff it – go with my gut instinct!
Talamh gets my vote!!!
I pre-ordered the booklet the other day – can’t wait for the full release.
I’d really like to knit Talamh too. It’s practical yet very feminine. Lovely work, Carol, as always.
Talamh is gorgeous!
I think the Gaoth would be a doable project this time of year. It would make a great Christmas Gift too! They are all great though. I’m making your Iced sweater right now(for myself), and I just love it so far. One sleeve togo and the neckline too! Cant wait to where it.
Talamh gets my vote, Carol..it’s beautiful!
All stunning…good luck with the launch :)
xXx
I vote for Talamh. It’s beautiful. I love the colour too.
I really like Talamh! Lovely new patterns!
Talamh gets my vote. I love cardigans.
Talamh has my vote, too. I’ve been playing around with my needles to get gauge. :) The waffle stitch is looking amazing IRL.
I love Talamh!!! Very nice.