Showing posts with label Solstice Cardi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Solstice Cardi. Show all posts

08 June 2017

Pre-order The Sweater Collection: Year One

The Sweater Collection: Year One

The Sweater Collection: Year One contains:
The print version is full-color, 8 x 8 inches, 24 pages, printed on an HP Indigo commercial printing press. There is a lot of good stuff packed into this little $20 book.

ETA Click here to order your print copy.

After you purchase your copy using the button below (choose your location from the dropdown menu), I will gift you the ebook version on Ravelry on June 15th and ship your print copy as soon as it is in my hands.

Not into paper? I understand. The e-book version will go live 15 June 2017. Subscribe to The Sweater newsletter to be notified.

Thank you so much for being part of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames!
xoxo,






Solstice Cardi

Purly Pullover
Basic Cable
Premium Cable

22 July 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Twelve : The Sweater


It’s the SEASON FINALE - whoohoo! How is your Purly Pullover? Mine is blocked and lovely and very warm (so after recording this episode it is being tucked away until Fall). Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3460625

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Check out this episode!

15 July 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eleven : The Block


It’s time for a bath! Today I'll show you how to block your Purly Pullover. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3459981

 

Kathleen is wearing the Strawberry-Picking Shrug, originally published in Jane Austen Knits 2014 (and coming soon to Kathleen’s Ravelry shop). If you’re keen to try some knitted lace (lace action on both sides of the work), this is a great first project: one piece with no shaping and only two small seams to sew up. Find the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strawberry-picking-shrug

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Check out this episode!

08 July 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Ten : The Finish


Let’s get our finish on: binding off, Kitchener stitch (aka weaving the underarms), and weaving in ends invisibly. I’ll take you through the steps to finishing your Purly Pullover beautifully. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3459686

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Kathleen is wearing the Thistle Leaf Shawl, a perfect travel project: one needle, one skein, one pattern, and a special (only slightly complex lace pattern in written out and charted formats, so you have no excuses!). Find the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thistle-leaf-shawl

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Check out this episode!

01 July 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Nine : The Yoke


Yoke! Yoke! Yoke!  Got decreases? Wondering about raising the back of the neck? We will talk about it today. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3453147

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Kathleen is wearing the Castaway Shawlette, a perfect travel project: one needle, one skein, one pattern, and lots of fun dropping stitches. Find the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/castaway-shawlette

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

 


Check out this episode!

24 June 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eight : The Join


Today we are getting all our stitches on one needle. This is the beauty of knitting a sweater all in one piece. After this we will head into the home stretch!  Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3451905

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Kathleen is wearing the Women’s Deckhand, another seamless raglan pullover with special details, including stripes and a buttoned yoke. Find the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deckhand---womens

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Check out this episode!

17 June 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Seven : The Second Sleeve


There are many ways to avoid getting trapped on Sleeve Island. In addition to knitting one sleeve before the body and another after, check out the “War and Peace” method of knitting two at once (socks in Knitty’s example, but this would work for sleeves, too): http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/FEATextreme2in1.html  Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3448816

 

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Kathleen is wearing Wench - a pullover with simple construction and fun details, like picot cast ons and bind offs, worked in summer-perfect linen yarn. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wench


Check out this episode!

10 June 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Six : The Split


It’s time to set aside stitches for the underarms. We will need to do so on body and sleeves. Then when we join everything together for the yoke, we will pair up sets of stitches for each underarm. Apologies for the NYC noise this episode - an early heatwave made it necessary to open the windows. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3443718

 

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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Yarn info:

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

 

Kathleen is wearing the Sly Maid Stole. Perfect travel knitting and year-round accessory, the Sly Maid Stole is bias-knit, reversible, and shows off your favorite lace or fingering weight yarn. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sly-maid-stole


Check out this episode!

03 June 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Five : The LIVE Show


This week's episode was recorded live on YouTube, and you are listening to the audio version. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/3441616/1-25 

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter to get your free Purly Pullover pattern* and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

 

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

 

*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Kathleen is wearing the Solstice Cardi. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi


Check out this episode!

27 May 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Four : The Cast-On


Woohoo! It’s time to cast on. Remember that knitting in the round has its challenges when you are getting started, so be sure to pay close attention. Also, today is my Dad’s birthday, so “Happy Birthday, Dad!” Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/3435107/1-25

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter to get your free Purly Pullover pattern* and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

 

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

 

*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Kathleen is wearing Dennis tie. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dennis


Check out this episode!

20 May 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Three : The Swatch


I know swatching may not be your favorite thing, but when we swatch we make sure there won’t be any surprises in our new favorite sweater. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3432928

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter to get your free Purly Pullover pattern* and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

-Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

 

-Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

 

*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Kathleen is wearing Solstice Cardi, our sweater from Season One. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi


Check out this episode!

13 May 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Two : The Yarn


Today we’re talking about yarn choice for the Purly Pullover. Take your pick from sport weight or DK yarn, and be sure to choose something that will make you happy! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3428875

 

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

 

Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

 

Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

 

Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases.

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Kathleen is wearing Solstice Cardi, our sweater from Season One. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi


Check out this episode!

06 May 2016

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Let's talk about the pattern for the Purly Pullover! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/3423524/

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

Happy Fuzzy Yarns http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/ - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway

Madeline Tosh http://www.madelinetosh.com - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway

Black Sheep tape measure https://halcyonyarn.com/multi_craft/70590310/black-sheep-tape-measure

Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!
xoxo, Kathleen
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*Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases.

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi
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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames
instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/
twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames
ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign
music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

Kathleen is wearing Purly Pullover, our pattern for Season Two. Pattern available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

Check out this episode!

29 April 2016

Spring Hiatus 5 | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames


We are on Spring Hiatus for the month of April. Season Two of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames will begin in May, and we will knit the Purly Pullover together.

 

Today we are taking a peek at my popular A Vest for Charles and Sotherton patterns.

 

I misspoke! The vest in question was worn by King Charles I to his beheading. See more here: http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/the-vest-that-king-charles-i-allegedly-wore-on-the-day-of-news-photo/96819393 and here: http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2011/06/king-charles-i-his-knitted-vest.html  The patterns used in my modern interpretation include King Charles Brocade, seen in the yoke of the original, and and XOXO pattern featured between some welting at the bottom of the placket.

 

Sotherton was inspired by the Sotherton estate in Mansfield Park. If you are looking for a figure-flattering DK weight sweater, she’s it!

 

Knits seen in this episode

-On Lady Jane: A Vest for Charles http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-vest-for-charles

-On Kathleen: Sotherton http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sotherton

 

Next week we will review the Purly Pullover pattern and talk measurements.

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases.

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

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22 April 2016

Spring Hiatus 4 | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames

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We are on Spring Hiatus for the month of April. Season Two of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames will begin in May, and we will knit the Purly Pullover together.

Today on Season Two’s Episode Zero, I share the Purly Pullover with you. If you are a subscriber to The Sweater newsletter, thank you! You should receive your link to download the pattern shortly. If you are not a subscriber, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up and receive your download link in the WELCOME email. If you would like a copy of the pattern in your Ravelry library now, purchase your copy here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

Knits seen in this episode
-On Lady Jane: Purly Pullover http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover
-On Kathleen: Solstice Cardi http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

Is there a pattern of mine you would like me to talk about? We have one more Spring Hiatus episode before Season Two begins, so let me know in the comments.

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!
xoxo, Kathleen
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15 April 2016

Spring Hiatus 3 | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames


We are on Spring Hiatus for the month of April. Season Two of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames will begin in May, and we will knit the Purly Pullover together. More to come on our new sweater next week.

 

Today I share the story behind a favorite pattern: An Aran for Frederick. Purchase your copy of the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aran-for-frederick

 

Knits seen in this episode

-On Lady Jane: An Aran for Frederick http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aran-for-frederick

-On Lady Jane: Captain Austen’s Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/captain-austens-scarf

-On Kathleen: Mermaid’s Cardigan http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaids-cardigan

 

Books mentioned in this episode

 

Is there a pattern of mine you would like me to talk about? Let me know in the comments.

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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08 April 2016

Spring Hiatus 2 | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames


We are on Spring Hiatus for the month of April. Season Two of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames will begin in May, and we will knit the Purly Pullover together. More to come on our new sweater soon.

 

Today I have a few woolly thoughts to share with you. Do you know the difference between worsted and woolen spun yarn?

 

Knits seen in this episode

-On Lady Jane: Bloc Pulli http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bloc-pulli

-On Kathleen: Unicorn Party http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unicorn-party

-On Kathleen: Solstice Cardi http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

 

Is there a knit you'd like to see on Lady Jane? Leave a comment below.

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

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Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes, special offers, and pattern releases.

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

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01 April 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Spring Hiatus 1


We are on Spring Hiatus for the month of April. Season Two of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames will begin in May, and we will knit the Purly Pullover together. More to come on our new sweater soon.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a few patterns that you will enjoy knitting now that you are a master sweater knitter:

-Bloc Party Cardigan (FREE on Knitty) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bloc-party-cardigan
-Pomgegranate Cardi http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pomegranate-cardi
-Sly Maid Stole http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sly-maid-stole
-Thistle Leaf Pullover http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thistle-leaf-pullover
-Thistle Leaf Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thistle-leaf-shawl

The Unicorn Tapestries, Vol. One pattern collection is available as a discounted bundle: http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/unicorn-tapestries-vol-one

Is there a knit you'd like to see on Lady Jane? Leave a comment below.

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!
xoxo, Kathleen
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Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi
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25 March 2016

Pattern: Solstice Cardi - now on Ravelry!

UPDATE: The Solstice Cardi is now available on Ravelry! Subscribers to The Sweater with Kathleen Dames newsletter receive a special coupon for 50% off the pattern until 11:59pm EDT on Monday, March 28th.

Solstice Cardi by Kathleen Dames
Solstice Cardi on Ravelry $8 on Ravelry (no account required)


You need one of those little cardigans that you throw on over everything. But wouldn’t you like it to have a v-neck, flatter your figure, and be fun to knit with little finishing?

Solstice Cardi is the one for you! Stockinette with shaping where you need it keeps things smooth and simple. Garter stitch edges and integrated button bands give a crisp finish and are easy to work.

Watch the first season of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames on YouTube to knit this pattern with me.

And if you prefer listening, subscribe to the audio-only podcast on iTunes.

Solstice Cardi by Kathleen Dames


What you'll love about knitting Solstice Cardi
  • You can knit along with me over the 12-week podcast season beginning 8 January 2016! 
  • Both pattern and podcast are filled with tips and techniques that you'll use on all your knitting projects 
  • Integrated button bands cut down on finishing work, so you'll get to wear your sweater more quickly 


What you'll love about wearing Solstice Cardi
  • You'll look fabulous! 
  • Fingering-weight yarn makes this the cardigan you'll grab all year long 
  • Figure-flattering shaping is built into the pattern 


Solstice Cardi by Kathleen Dames


Size/Finished Measurements
28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches circumference, closed. Shown in size 36-inch with two inches negative ease.

Materials
Julie Asselin Stella (84% Merino, 16% Metallic; 400 yds [366 m]/4.06 oz [115 g]): color, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins; {approx. 600 (700, 800, 950, 1100, 1250, 1450) yds fingering weight yarn}
US6 (4.0 mm) 24-inch (or longer) circular needle
Markers
Removable stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) 1/2" buttons

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in St st

Skills Needed
Casting on
Binding off
Knitting
Purling
Increasing
Decreasing

Solstice Cardi by Kathleen Dames


Thanks!
Photography: Nicholas Dames
Technical Editing: Corrina Ferguson/Picnic Knits
Yarn: Round Table Yarns - Camelot in Orkney
Buttons: Remembrances Pottery

Everything you need to create your own beautiful Solstice Cardi is provided in the professionally designed (by me!) pattern.

Don't forget to tag your project with the hashtags #solsticecardi and #kdsweater on social media.



Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,