Patterns

“Metronome” is a generously sized crescent-shaped shawl worked from the center at the nape top down to the wide border.
The stockinette and garter stitch wedges formed with short rows are followed by two-color slipped stitch stripes and create beautifully faded lines. Choose two of your favorite colors and enjoy knitting and wearing.

Materials:
* Malabrigo Mechita (100% Merino): 100g/ 420 yards 384 meters –
2 skeins or approximately 800 yards 730 meters in main color yarn (MC) and 1 skein or approximately 380 yards 345 meters in contrasting color yarn (CC). The sample is made in “Perl” and “Indiecita” colorways.

• US 2½ – 3 mm 40” 100 cm circular needles
• tapestry needle

Please note that you will need almost an entire skein of CC yarn to make this shawl. Check your gauge to make sure you will not run out of yarn.

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 93” 236 cm; depth (center): 23.5” 60 cm

Gauge:
24 sts and 30 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English.

“Hallis” is an unisex, slouchy style hat with allover texture.

Materials
* 7oczek Crazy DK (100% Merino): 100g/ 273 yards 250 meters; 1 skein or approx. 250 yards 230 meters of DK weight yarn that knits up to gauge.
The sample is knit with colorway: “Bordeaux”.

• US 4 3.5 mm & 6 4 mm 16” (40 cm) circular needles or DPNs
• Cable needle
• One stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

One size
To fit head circumference: 19/20 48/50 cm.
Approx. hat length: 11.5 “ 29 cm.

Gauge
18 stitches and 28 rnds per 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles after blocking.
Make sure to obtain correct gauge; adjust needle size if needed.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English.

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Shelldone is a triangular shawl knit from side to side on the bias in one piece. Its classic and clean look is broken up by series of lace sections with a shell-like stitch pattern, making this shawl interesting to knit and to wear. Especially cozy when knit from a very soft and delicate yarn such as the one used for the pictured sample shawl!

Yarn
Miss Babs Hot Shot (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards/365 meters/4 ounces/115 grams), 1 (2) skeins in Color 1, shown in Monsoon and 1 (2) skeins in Color 2 shown in Nutmeg
Or approximately 390 (490) yards/360 (450) meters of fingering weight yarn in each color. Shown in the first (smaller) size.

Finished Measurements
Length (outer edge): 85 (93)”/216 (236) cm;
Depth: 19 1/4 (22 3/4)”/49 (58) cm

Needles
US 2½ 3 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm

Gauge
18 Stitches and 36 Rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch, lightly blocked.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Notions
Stitch markers for pattern repeats if desired
Tapestry needle

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

“Pocket you, Kangaroo!” has the casual looks that make you fit in when hiking or attending games, but still gives you the gratifying comfort of a garment tailored exclusively to your unique body shape.Seamlessly constructed, this sweater has all the extra little details that provide welcome diversion during knitting and instantly show the adept viewer what an accomplished crafter you are. It has a beautiful cable panel with texture-filled argyle shapes on the front and optically slimming vertical lines on the back, a rounded neckline just deep enough to show off a pretty necklace or cleverly draped neckerchief, and snug-fitting ribbed cuffs that safely keep out wind and cold. The same ribbing is repeated at the shirt tail hemline. Best of all is the incorporated kangaroo pocket where you can keep your hands warm or carry small items.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza (100% Superwash Merino; 560 yards/512 meters/8 ounces/226 grams), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins shown in Fig. Or approximately 960 (1010, 1080, 1180, 1280, 1400, 1530, 1660, 1800) yards/880 (925, 990, 1080, 1170, 1280, 1400, 1520, 1650) meters of worsted weight yarn.
For best results when working with hand dyed yarns we strongly suggest alternating skeins of the same color throughout your project.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 32 (34½, 36, 38¼, 40, 44, 46¼, 50¼, 51¼)”/81 (87.5, 91.5, 97, 101.5, 111.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137.5) cm. Shown in 36”/91.5 cm, to be worn with 0-1”/2.5cm positive ease.

Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm long for body and double pointed needles for sleeves.
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm long for body ribbing, 24”/60 cm long for neck finishing and double pointed needles for sleeve ribbing.

Gauge
20 Stitches and 32 Rows = 4”/10 cm square in reverse stockinette stitch on larger needles, lightly blocked.

Notions
Two stitch markers in one color (A)
Two stitch markers in a second color (B)
One stitch marker in a third color (to mark Beginning of Round)
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Published in Miss Babs Fall 2017

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

The streamlined shape of this classic boat-neck pullover is enhanced by novelty raglan lines in zigzag form and a two-color border worked in the Fair-Isle technique featuring whimsical folkloristic motifs.

Make it in your favorite color combination. Will look great paired with jeans when using a hand-dyed Blue as contrasting color, and festive in White/Gold or Black/Silver. Especially pretty when using long color repeats as contrasting color!.

Materials:

• Main Color (MC): Zagroda Merino Dream /also known as Merino Sport/erino) 100g/339 yards (310 meters); 4 (4, 5, /5, 5, 6/, 6, 6, 7) skeins or approx. 1270 (1350, 1450, /1550, 1650, 1760/, 1870, 1990, 2100) yards /1160 (1240, 1325, /1420, 1510, 1610/, 1710, 1820, 1920) meters/ of sport weight yarn that knits up to gauge.
• Contrasting Color (CC): Garnstudio Drops Delight (75% Wool, 25% Nylon): 50 g/ 191 yards /175 meters/ – 1 skein or approx. 100 (110, 120, /130, 140, 150/, 160, 170, 180) yards 90 (100, 110, /120, 130, 140/, 150, 160, 170) meters of fingering weight yarn.
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” /60 cm/ & 40” /100 cm/ circular needles or DPNs
• US 6 – 4 mm 24” /60 cm/ & 40” /100 cm/ circular needles or DPNs
• 8 stitch markers
• stitch holder or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, /M, L, L1/, XL, 2X, 3X)
Bust circumference: 32 (34, 36, /38, 40, 42/, 44, 48, 51)“
81 (86.5, 91.5, /96.5, 101.5, 106.5/, 112, 122, 129.5) cm.
The pullover is meant to be worn with 1 – 2” /2.5 – 5 cm/ of positive ease. The sample is shown in size M worn with 2”
/5 cm/ of positive ease at bust.
Please note that you can adjust the size by altering the number of sts cast on in the underarm section.
Check final measurements on page 6.

Gauge:
22 sts and 33 rows per 4” /10 cm/ in Stockinette stitch with larger needles after blocking.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

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3 skeins of “Ysolda Blend no. 1”, bought last year at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, with its great stitch definition, seemed perfect to revisit and further develop the feather pattern that has intrigued me ever since designing “Be Confident” cowl.
Transferring this very expressive stitch pattern into a flat item with visible beginning and end proved to be a rather interesting endeavor, since it now sported wavy edges.
And so “Schwarm” ¹ was born, a shawl knit from its tip to the wide part in this feather pattern that now looks like a school of fish moving in unison, with a textured section trailing behind like stirred-up water!

The shawl is fully reversible and can be made in any size, any yarn weight.
The thicker the yarn, the bigger the fish!

Materials:
* Ysolda Blend no. 1 (50% Wool – Merino, 40% Wool – Polwarth, 10% Wool - Zwartbles): 100g/ 345 yards [315 meters]. 3 skeins or approx. 790 yards [725 meters] of any sport weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

• US 4 [3.5 mm] 40” [100 cm] circular needle
• Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 63” (160 cm); depth: 28.5” (72 cm).

Gauge:
18 sts and 36 rows per 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

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Goddess Jūratė (from the noun jūra meaning the sea) lived under the Baltic Sea in a beautiful amber castle. She ruled the sea and all of the sea-life. A young fisherman named Kastytis was disturbing the peace as he was catching a lot of fish. Jūratė decided to punish him and restore the peace, but she fell in love with the handsome young fisherman. They spent some happy times in the castle, but Perkūnas, the thunder-god, found out that the immortal goddess had fallen in love with a mortal man. He became furious and struck the amber castle. It exploded into millions of pieces. Then Jūratė was chained to either the ruins or a rock on the seafloor by Perkūnas. According to legend, that is why pieces of amber come ashore after a storm on the Baltic Sea. (Wikipedia)

Jurata is a top-down shawl with asymmetrical short row shaping. The lively patterned Japanese style lace border with eyelet/picot edging is knitted on after the body has been finished. It is best showcased in a solid color. The body of the shawl features cheerful star stitch bands that look equally well in a solid, multicolor or long color repeat contrasting color.

Materials:
* 7 Oczek Merino 4Ply or Dye Dye Done Pure Merino (100% Merino): 100g/ 438 yards 400 meters or any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

You will need 2 colors: 1 skein or approx. 420 yards (385 meters) in Color 1 (C1) and 2 skeins or approx. 600 yards (550 meters) in Color 2 (C2).
The sample is made with colors: “Morska Grota” (30) and “Melediwy” (31).

• US 4 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm circular needle
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Cable needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 70.75” 180 cm; depth (center): 21.25” 54 cm

Gauge:
20 sts and 34 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

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“Magic Loop’s” hand dyed yarns with their wonderfully saturated hues were the inspiration for “Roksolana”.

Crescent-shaped shawls are always versatile, but this long-stretched narrow version, ideal for draping around the neck, makes this classic shape even better.

The combination of stitch patterns, including slipped stitches and a cheerful pebble pattern, interspersed with relaxing garter stitch, looks especially well in bright hues on a neutral background.

“Roksolana” was designed in collaboration with Magic Loop.

Materials:
* Magic Loop KolorLove (80% Merino, 20% Nylon): 50g/ 230 yards [210 meters] – 2 colors: 3 skeins or approximately 600 yards [550 meters] in color 1 (C1) and 3 skeins or approximately 680 yards 620 meters in color 2 (C2). The sample is made in colorways: “Sorbet Wisniowy” and “Genuenskie Noce”.

Please note that you will need almost entire 3 skeins of C2 yarn to make this shawl. Check your gauge to make sure you will not run out of yarn.

• US 2½ – 3 mm 40” [100 cm] circular needles
• cable needle
• tapestry needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 93” [236 cm]; depth (center): 23.5” [60 cm]

Gauge:
22 sts and 35 rows per 4” [10 cm] in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

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“Potala” is a seamless open-front cardigan, especially warm thanks to the yak-merino-silk blend and a ribbed back.

Raglan and yoke increases, skillfully integrated in the ribbing pattern, and an optically slimming shawl collar give this garment its air of sophisticated elegance, while incorporated positive ease and overlapping fronts make sure it fits worry-free every day.

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done Yakalicious (60% Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak): 100g/ 400 yards 366 meters – 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins or approx. 1190 (1280, 1370, 1470, 1570, 1670, 1770, 1880, 1990) yards 1090 (1170, 1250, 1340, 1440, 1530, 1620, 1720, 1820) meters of fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.
Sample is size S1 worn with 5” 12.5 cm of positive ease knit in colorway “Tibetan”.

• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or DPNs
• US 3 – 3.25 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or DPNs
• 2 stitch markers in one color (A)
• 2 stitch markers in a second color (B)
• 2 stitch markers in a third color (C)
• stitch holder or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, M, M1, L, L1, XL, 2XL)
Bust circumference (with fronts overlapping to approximate back width): 37 (38.5, 40.5, 42.75, 44.75, 47.25, 49, 52.75, 57)“ 92.5 (96, 101, 107, 112, 118, 122.5, 132, 142) cm.
To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)” 81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm.
The cardigan is meant to be worn with up to 5.5” 14 cm of positive ease across the back (already incorporated into the pattern) and fronts open.

Gauge:
27 sts and 35 rows per 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch;
32 sts and 35 rows per 4” 10 cm in 2x2 ribbing slightly stretched;
– both made with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

Alcomar is worked from the top down using the contiguous method, with short-row shoulder and neckline shaping.
Body shaping is achieved with sets of paired decreases and increases. The top front and back are worked flat to the underarm, where they are joined to be worked in the round.
A loose gauge creates an extra airy knitted fabric for an especially drapey sweater that is both casual and flirty.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, and German.

Add some color to your basic wardrobe with “Anya” – an asymmetrical, eye-catching triangular shawl that is knit flat from the tip to the side using three matching yarns.

The contrasting stripes and pattern sections featured in this shawl create an elusive mixture of colors and textures and make this accessory an entertaining project that keeps you so interested, you’ll finish it before you’ve noticed!

An easy-to-make but attractively-looking Star Stitch pattern creates the picot-like edge that is worked together with the main body.

Modern and feminine, chic and practical - this shawl is perfect for every woman who prefers an effortless look that’s a touch glamorous at the same time!

Materials:
* Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock w/nylon (80% Merino, 20% Nylon): 100g/ 400 yards (366 meters); Zagroda Silky Merino (75% Merino, 25% Silk): 100g/ 440 yards (402 meters).

3 colors: approx. 400 yards (365 meters) of Main Color yarn (MC), approx. 390 yards (357 meters) of Contrasting Color 1 yarn (CC1), and approx. 150 yards (137 meters) of Contrasting Color 2 yarn (CC2) that knits up to gauge. The sample is knit with Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in colorway “Dark Blue” (MC), Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in colorway “Nightfall” (CC1), and Zagroda Silky Merino in colorway “Olive” (CC2).

Please note that you will really need one entire skein (400 yards 365 meters) of MC yarn and almost entire skein of CC1 (390 yards 357 meters) yarn to make this shawl.

• US 4 3.5 mm 40” (100 cm) circular needle
• Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 85” (215 cm); depth: 22.5” (57 cm).

Gauge:
25 sts and 30 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Regular Pattern (see Abbreviations and Techniques) after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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The idea for this garment had been in my head for quite some time until it had matured to perfection. Since its classic shape and sophisticated design details, such as bottom ribbing and button band in sync with the back pattern rhythm and button spacing, also look timeless enough to fit in with any period style, I thought “From Way Back” was just the right name for it!

The cardigan is worked top-down – of course, as usual, seamless – and, despite its intricate looks, not at all complicated to knit. The lace pattern repeat is fully written out and charted at the same time, and raglan increases are charted for the full range of sizes as well.

Whether planned with zero ease, or with just enough of negative ease to fit snugly, this cardigan goes well with everything from jeans to various dress styles. Knit it from luxury fiber topped with artisan fasteners to complement your favorite silk dress, or from repurposed yarn with mismatched buttons, sewn on in different thread colors, to upgrade a pair of cutoff denims.

 Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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“Anthro” is an elegant cardigan worked from the top down completely seamless. Its timeless design was inspired by the beauty of Anthropologie sweaters and features set-in sleeves with a cable detail, double-knit cuffs and hem in a contrasting color and a button band with rhythmic button sequence.

Fitting is achieved through a cleverly placed cable motif in the back, completely eliminating the need for waist shaping, while short row shaping is used for the back neckline and the shoulder slopes. Bust darts are optional for those who prefer the comfortable fit of additional ease in the chest area.

Worked in a delicate, extra light and airy yarn like the one used for the sample cardigan, this garment will make a pleasant addition to your summer outfits, or use a slightly more substantial material to create a warmer jacket. Whatever your fiber choices will be – solids, light heathers and demi-solids will work best to show off the cables, and matching the hidden contrasting color of cuffs and hem to existing wardrobe pieces will show your great sense of style!

Pattern Available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

“Aguo” is a crescent-shaped shawl knit from side to side in one piece, featuring a stockinette stitch body interspersed with garter stitch ridges.
The sophisticated, richly textured border showcases a Japanese lace pattern bordered by columns of twisted stitches and eyelets.

Shaping is achieved by a series of short row sections that create a slight curvature at the nape side,
which allows the shawl to wrap nicely around the shoulders and stay put.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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Are you in the mood for an eye-catchingly-crazy-colored shawl? This might be just what you have been looking for to battle that annoying rainy-day feeling!

“Paletton” is an asymmetrical triangular shawl worked flat from the tip to the side.
Contrasting garter stitch stripes and lace sections as featured in this shawl create an elusive mixture of colors and textures and make this shawl an entertaining knit that keep you interested.

Two sides of the triangle showcase ragged edges that develop naturally during the knitting process and create the cheerful and unconventional shape of this shawl.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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“Ajourette” is an asymmetrical, triangular shawl knit from side to side on the bias in one piece. It begins with a garter stitch on one end and finishes with a wide lace section.
Please note that lace section is charted only.

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

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“Pleat Up!” is a triangular shawl knit from side to side on the bias in one piece. It’s simple, classic and clean look is broken up by textural elements while shape-changing worked-in pleats account for the slight curvature at the nape side, making this shawl wrap nicely around the shoulders. Especially cozy when knit from a very soft yarn such as the one used for the pictured sample shawl!

“Pleat up!” was designed in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarn as a part of Malabrigo Quickies.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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This cardigan evolved after I had published my “Get the Picture” hat featuring the same stitch, resulting in a lot of inquiries for sweaters from people who were fond of the stitch pattern (as far as I remember, I think I must have found this stitch pattern on one of those free-stitch-pattern-websites, but I am not 100% sure any more). Subsequently, I decided to make one for myself to see how this would work out.

I wanted it to be a simple, classic open cardigan with raglan sleeves and pockets hidden within the hem - something comfortable and wearable made from beautiful yarn, the kind of sweater you can slip into when you go for a walk in the park with your kids - but at the same time, unique enough so you won’t be lost in the crowd if the kids come looking for you.

And that was how the adult sized “Petrichor” came to life.
This cardigan is knit top down, absolutely seamlessly (even the pockets are joined to the hem as you work them up), with extra waist shaping on the back.
To make it easier to knit, all raglan increases are charted for all sizes.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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This cardigan evolved after I had published my “Get the Picture” hat featuring the same stitch, resulting in a lot of inquiries for sweaters from people who were fond of the stitch pattern (as far as I remember, I think I must have found this stitch pattern on one of those free-stitch-pattern-websites, but I am not 100% sure any more). Subsequently, I decided to make one for myself to see how this would work out.

I wanted it to be a simple, classic open cardigan with raglan sleeves and pockets hidden within the hem - something comfortable and wearable made from beautiful yarn, the kind of sweater you can slip into when you go for a walk in the park with your kids - but at the same time, unique enough so you won’t be lost in the crowd if the kids come looking for you.

And that was how the adult sized “Petrichor” came to life.
This cardigan is knit top down, absolutely seamlessly (even the pockets are joined to the hem as you work them up), with extra waist shaping on the back.
To make it easier to knit, all raglan increases are charted for all sizes.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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One doesn’t always feel like wearing frilly dresses and high heels, or does anybody?
For less fancy occasions like going to a picnic or having a quick coffee with our best friend, we sometimes just want to throw on a favorite pair of jeans and a plain vanilla t-shirt without appearing overdressed for the occasion - but even then, a special accessory like this shawl will make us stand out.

Knitted from the top down in a semi-circle shape, this cozy shawl features short row sections with intermittent dropped-stitch rows for visual interest. Most of the test samples are worked in two solid contrasting colors, but long color repeats or even all different colors would look equally well for the short row sections.
For additional fun, using a lighter color for the dropped-stitch rows will make the shawl look as if it were serged together on a giant interlock machine.

Relaxing to knit and relaxing to wear!

Pattern available in the following languages: English, German.

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“Maisie” is a seamless top down raglan with short row neckline shaping and a sideways knit lace panel at the hem featuring integrated pockets. Whether the lace motif shows shoals of fish, tightly packed flower buds or even space capsules stuck in traffic is completely up to your imagination!
A quick knit from sportweight yarn with almost no finishing required, this sweater works up fast and is just the right project for those who love the feeling of accomplishment that knitting smart lace patterns offers, but still prefer casual elegance for their wardrobe.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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