Starsky

Pattern: Starsky by Jordana Paige from Knitty

Size: Medium

Yarn: KnitPicks Sierra [70% wool, 30% superfine alpaca; 110 yds/100m per 100g skein]; color: Mist; 11 skeins

Needles: US 10/6mm

Gauge: 16 sts & 18 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Info: Though this was not my first attempt at cables, it was my first attempt at a complex cable pattern. I followed the pattern exactly for my size. The only problem that I had was seaming the arms to the body of the sweater. At the top of the shoulder, it kept "buckling" as a result I had to redo the setting in of the sleeve several times. Other than that, this is a definite do over.

Shrug

Pattern: I based this on the Mia Shrug. Stitch pattern is the Quill Eyelet from Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge

Yarn: Lana Grossa Bingo (100% Virgin Wool, 50g, 80m) color #87, 3 skeins

Size: Small

Needles: US 9/5.5 mm

gauge: 16 sts & 20 rows = 4"

Info: I used the basic template from the Mia Shrug and adapted them for the stitch pattern I chose and added 3x3 ribbing at the bottom of the arms. This turned out to be a very quick knit.

Photos by Michelle. Modeled by Danielle (Michelle's Sister)

Top Down Ruffled Edge Sweater

Pattern: My own, thought I used Barbara Walkers book Knitting from the Top as a guide, and Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge for the ruffles.

Size: children's 18-24 months

Yarn: Sirdar Country Style Double Knitting (45% Acrylic, 40% Nylon, 15% Wool; 100g/348yds) 1 skein, color 512.

Needles: US 5/3.75mm circulars.

Info: This is the first sweater that I made from the top down. I enjoyed the technique as there was minimal finishing involved. I made the sleeves at the same time on two circular needles, something that I am not particularly fond of, but may possibly do again in the future if need be. I also tried the magic loop method for the ruffled edges of the sleeve. That is something that I would not mind doing again. Though double points are still my first choice.

Short Row Sweater

Short Row Sweater

Pattern: My Own

Yarn: Lion Brand Micro Spun, Patons Brilliant, Lion Brand Fun Fur

Needles: US 11

Info: A friend of my mother has a sweater that is made using this technique. My mom (seen here) brought the sweater home and asked if I could make her one because she liked it so much, and her friend couldn't find another one. When I first saw the sweater I was very intrigued and was kinda dumbfounded because I wasn't sure exactly how they did it. After a while I realized that the sweater was done completely with short rows. The sweater is made in one piece, the arms are knit in the round and have no "seams" as there is no right side up or down. Because the body of the sweater is round you can also have a "hood"

Cropped Jacket

Pattern: from Vogue Knitting Holiday 2005 - Cropped Jacket
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas - Blue Sky Bulky (#1004, Polar Bear; 15 hanks)
Needles: US 19/15mm knitting needles
US P/15 /11/5 crochet hook
Size: Medium

Info: I absolutely love this jacket. It is sooooo warm and I actually get a lot of compliments when I wear it. I had fun working the cable and bobble pattern.