Friday Freebie Time Again!
I am beginning to feel a bit time-warpish again. Having a stat holiday mid-week made me feel like it was a weekend already or something and now I feel like two weeks have gone by instead of one! Hmmm... time to take a deep breath and maybe knit something while watching a movie? Sheesh!
Anyways, I'm feeling chilly again so this week's freebie is a cozy pattern from a designer I admire immensely - Nora Gaughan of Berroco. I desperately love her designs - her unique twists and fabulous style details! This cardigan is no exception! The top half is knit cuff to cuff and then the bottom is knit in a different direction. This, too, is a pattern that would work in a variegated yarn, or even a self-striping yarn. The original design has stripes because it was knit in a sort of boucle, with several different colors but I think something more random would be even nicer - especially in brighter colors! I think beige and off-white is a bit drab! Here it is, it's called Celsian and I just LOVE it!
My other "Check It Out" today is Nicky Epstein's website/blog. If you've never heard of her, you obviously haven't seen any of her outstanding knitting books. (And have you been living under a rock? LOL!) I have a few of them - the best ones, I think - but she has yet another new one out called "Knitting a Kiss into Every Stitch". Her blog always features a free pattern, just click on "Goodies" on the sidebar. She's a very girly-girl but her knitting know-how and design talent are truly praise-worthy!
So I've share two of my big favorites with you - hope you enjoy them! Cheers all!
Anyways, I'm feeling chilly again so this week's freebie is a cozy pattern from a designer I admire immensely - Nora Gaughan of Berroco. I desperately love her designs - her unique twists and fabulous style details! This cardigan is no exception! The top half is knit cuff to cuff and then the bottom is knit in a different direction. This, too, is a pattern that would work in a variegated yarn, or even a self-striping yarn. The original design has stripes because it was knit in a sort of boucle, with several different colors but I think something more random would be even nicer - especially in brighter colors! I think beige and off-white is a bit drab! Here it is, it's called Celsian and I just LOVE it!
My other "Check It Out" today is Nicky Epstein's website/blog. If you've never heard of her, you obviously haven't seen any of her outstanding knitting books. (And have you been living under a rock? LOL!) I have a few of them - the best ones, I think - but she has yet another new one out called "Knitting a Kiss into Every Stitch". Her blog always features a free pattern, just click on "Goodies" on the sidebar. She's a very girly-girl but her knitting know-how and design talent are truly praise-worthy!
So I've share two of my big favorites with you - hope you enjoy them! Cheers all!
Posted by Gloria Patre at 11/13/2009 4:09 PM 
Categories: Friday Freebies
Tags: sweaters nicky epstein cardigan
Categories: Friday Freebies
Tags: sweaters nicky epstein cardigan
I also added this pattern to my faves, I just love it!
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I do try to pick items with a broad appeal. This one is simple yet still a distinctive knit - and fit!
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I loved that sweater pattern also - and could only think that i need to finish my other two sweaters before I start!
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Ha ha ha! (sorry!) I have EXACTLY the same problem!
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