First Pattern of the Year

Posted on | February 2, 2008 | 10 Comments

It’s been tough getting back into the swing of things, but what could be better than introducing my first pattern of the year!

Colette [Ravelry Link]
by Melissa Wehrle
Colette

Colette Stitch Detail

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate/Advanced

SIZE
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest at Underarm: 31.5 (34, 38, 42, 46.5, 50, 54)”/80 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 118, 127, 137)cm
Length: 21 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 24, 25)”/53 (55, 56, 57, 58.5, 61, 63.5)cm

MATERIALS
- Black Pearl Yarn (100% Cashmere,
2oz/56g, 200 yds/182m) 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins Espresso
- 1 pair US size 5 (3.75mm) needles or size to obtain correct gauge
- 1 US size 4 (3.75mm) 32″/81cm circular needle
- 1 stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
- Three 1″ buttons

GAUGES
25 stitches and 32 rows = 4″/10 cm in Fern St with US size 5 (3.75mm) needles

28 sts and 32 rows = 4″/10 cm in K1, P1 rib with US size 4 (3.5mm) needles

Pattern is available for purchase at One Planet Yarn and Fiber or on the sidebar. A kit is also available for this pattern.

Comments

10 Responses to “First Pattern of the Year”

  1. Knit Freak
    February 3rd, 2008 @ 8:44 am

    i like the name of the new pattern ;)

  2. An Abundance of Lisa
    February 3rd, 2008 @ 9:21 am

    How cute!!

  3. Connie
    February 3rd, 2008 @ 10:56 am

    Another lovely design, Melissa!

  4. Jessica
    February 3rd, 2008 @ 3:10 pm

    It’s so cute, Melissa! I love it–and in cashmere too, yum. :)

  5. Veronique
    February 3rd, 2008 @ 5:51 pm

    Ooh, I love those little leaves! And the cropped shape makes it look so cute :)

  6. Colette
    February 4th, 2008 @ 1:53 pm

    I like the name too – what a pretty sweater!

  7. carrie
    February 4th, 2008 @ 5:38 pm

    great sweater — i love the stitch pattern so much. (i’m partial to the name colette because i had a doll named that when i was little!)

  8. Vanessa
    February 5th, 2008 @ 8:21 pm

    Put this in my queue last night! This is definitely a must have! I’m excited!!!

  9. Jennifer
    February 7th, 2008 @ 10:08 am

    It’s very cute, another great pattern!

  10. sulu-design
    February 9th, 2008 @ 10:52 am

    Adorable, and wonderfully named!

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