Sweater weather

What's up with these temperatures? It is still summer, right?

We know this chilly weather is a fluke and there's plenty more heat to come, but this little preview of autumn is a handy reminder that the cooler months are right around the corner. Now's the time to start on some cozy projects to keep you warm this fall and winter.

We're so happy that Andi Satterlund's gorgeous Chuck sweater design is now available as an in-store Ravelry download. Stacy knit this longer version in Liberty Wool (color 7880, Golden Poppy). It's on display in the shop right now, and you can read more about it on Stacy's personal blog.

This pattern has so many features we love--flattering fit, seamless top-down construction, enough cables to keep the knitting interesting, and enough mindless stockinette to keep things moving fast. It's soft and comfy in Liberty Wool, but would also be wonderful in Perfection or Nature Spun.

Remember, if you buy this pattern from us, the designer gets paid, we get paid, and the purchase counts toward your Sheepish Rewards!

On The Needles: Sophisticated Hoodie in Tatamy

This is another (hopefully) inspiring post about an ill-fated project that has found a new lease on life.

Remember Carrie's quest for a black hooded cardigan? This was her first attempt, but after getting pretty far into the project, she realized she didn't like it. (Don't you HATE when that happens?)

So, the original version got frogged and now the yarn is getting a second chance. This time around, the pattern is Sally Melville's Sophisticated Hoodie.

Sophisticated Hoodie from Mother-Daughter Knits

 

Here's Carrie's hoodie in progress. To refresh your memory, the yarn is Kraemer's Tatamy, a soft yet crisp DK-weight cotton/acrylic blend that we absolutely love.

Tatamy's stitch definition really shows off the texture of this pattern.

Carrie says, "I've searched a long time for just the right pattern, and I think I've finally found it. This one had everything I wanted. I don't normally do projects that have to be seamed, but I like the construction of this so much that I'm willing to try it!"

On The Needles: Chuck in Liberty Wool

Hey, Sheepish fans! Welcome to a new feature here at the blog called On The Needles. Each week, we'll be showing you one of the staff projects currently underway here at the shop. Let's take a look!

Stacy is working on this cabled beauty called Chuck, designed by Andi Satterlund (of Miette fame). The yarn is the ever-popular Liberty Wool in color 7880, Golden Poppy.

Stacy says, "I fell in love with this sweater the first time I saw it and knew I had to make it! I added another cable repeat so it would be hip-length and give me more wearing options. Despite how cabley it is, it's going pretty fast. I'm hoping to have it done soon so I have the chance to wear it a few times before the weather warms up."

 

What's on your needles? Tell us in the comments, or post a picture on our Facebook page.