Dinner at Tiffany's - 20% introductory discount

It's time for a new sweater and a sale! After far longer than expected, Dinner at Tiffany's was released today. The pattern contains 8 sizes, to fit 26-54" / 66-137 cm bust.

An elegant bolero of allover lace with bead and pearl trim at hem and sleeves, Dinner at Tiffany's is perfect for even the most formal of occasions. The jewel neck fastens with one crystal button at the back.

By the way, did you know that Tiffany is actually a medieval name? That surprised me, too! It's a short form of the Greek name Theophania (Θεοφάνεια, "manifestation of God", "appearance of God"), from the 12th century, but it sounds modern to our ears. So writers of historical fiction can't use it, since it sounds contrived, even though it's period authentic. This is known as The Tiffany Problem. I considered calling the design "Dinner at Theophania's," but I'm not quite sure how to pronounce it, TBH.

My very own Tiffany Problem is that the yarn I used, Rozetti Yarns Polaris, has been discontinued. It's not too big of a problem, however - if you can't find Polaris or don't have any in your yarn stash, you can substitute King Cole Galaxy DK, Universal Yarn Classic Shades Sequins Lite, Artyarns Beaded Silk & Sequins Light, or any DK weight yarn with sequins or beads embedded.

This is the exact trim used on the sweater in the photos: "Pearls & Swags" Beaded Fringe Trim from decoratingstudio.com. For a more casual look, the trim could be omitted, but it adds weight and drape to the finished garment.

The button I used for the closure is La Mode 9/16” / 13mm, style 48174. It looks like Joann Fabrics is having a sale on them right now.

The sweater is easier than it looks - it's one allover lace pattern with shaping only at the edges. If you want to get started soon, I'm having a 20% off introductory sale through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Enter the code TIFFANY at checkout. You can purchase the pattern through Ravelry or buy it now.

Stay in if you can, knit something elegant, and please stay safe!

Happy knitting,
Caroline

Harp Day 2020 means a 20% off sale

Hey knitters, I just learned that it's #HarpDay2020! 

I've been playing the folk harp since 2001 and knitting since 2006. Playing with strings is deeply and thoroughly ingrained. :D

To celebrate both types of string, I'm having a flash sale for the rest of the weekend. Take 20% off any music-inspired pattern in my Ravelry store, individually or in combination. The sale lasts through midnight EST tomorrow, Sunday, October 18, 2020. Enter code harpday at checkout

The designs are all conveniently gathered in my "Inspired by Music" bundle, but here's a handy list of pattern links. If you prefer to shop through this site instead, you can find all the designs on this site's Pattern page:

• Bells On Her Toes
• Carillonneur
• Carry A Tune
• Harmonic Curves Tam
• Harmonic Curves Wristwarmers
• Harpstrings Double-Knit Accent Scarf
• Heimr Àrnadalr
• Into the Unknown
• Kichwa Love Song
• Light Lyric Coloratura
• Lyre, Lyre
• Octavia's Coordinating Leaf Lace Armwarmers
• Octavia's Garlands Lace Shawl
• Octavia's Garlands Lace Shawl, Abridged Version
• Perpetual Gliss
• She Blinded Me With Science
• Song of Avalon
• Victorian Lace Cuffs

Get 'em now before the sale ends. What's with all the sales, you ask? I don't know, except that it's getting cold - we just had our first frost advisory! - and knitting to stay warm is my automatic response. 

As for harps, there's so much to say that I can't even begin here. If you're interested in learning more about them, I highly recommend visiting the Sylvia Woods Harp Center website. One thing I will say is that playing them is not as hard as you think, and it's never too late to learn!

Happy knitting and harping,
Caroline

Cowl sale extended

 

Because I forgot to include Into the Unknown (!) in the original pattern list, I've extended the 20% off sale through midnight tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. The following are included individually or in any combination:

Candace’s Cables Cowl
Carmencita
Dorsal Graviton Cowl
Elsa Is My Homegirl
Follow the Bubbles
Halo Braid Headband and Collar
Into the Unknown
Kate Loves A Cowl
Miyabi
Roman Jewel Cowl
Time Tunnel
Victoria’s Violets Lace Collar
Wear Your Veggies Cowl
Wheat and Clover Cowl
Yukiko

Purchase the patterns through my Ravelry store or through the pattern page of this site. At checkout, enter the coupon code: warmth.

Happy knitting, and stay safe!
Caroline

Calling all Cowlgirls and Cowboys: 20% off sale!

 Hi everybody! I hope your year so far has been bearable at the very least, and as positive as possible.

Now that it's October, it's getting cold in my corner of the world - even indoors - so I've released a new cowl pattern: Wear Your Veggies. It's super easy, super bulky, and super warm.

Earlier this year, I released another cowl pattern, Into the Unknown, then totally forgot to post about it. It's fancy and lacy and includes instructions for two yarn weights.

To celebrate both patterns, I'm having a 20% off sale on all the cowl patterns in my Ravelry store. The following are included individually or in any combination:

Candace’s Cables Cowl
Carmencita
Dorsal Graviton Cowl
Elsa Is My Homegirl
Follow the Bubbles
Halo Braid Headband and Collar
Into the Unknown
Kate Loves A Cowl
Miyabi
Roman Jewel Cowl
Time Tunnel
Victoria’s Violets Lace Collar
Wear Your Veggies Cowl
Wheat and Clover Cowl
Yukiko

Purchase the patterns through Ravelry or through the pattern page of this site. At checkout, enter the coupon code: warmth
The discount is good through midnight EST, Friday, October 16, 2020.

Here is a gratuitous photo of a squirrel that visited our backyard. Please be safe, wear your masks, and take care of yourselves and each other.

Happy knitting,
Caroline

Wear a mask, but wear one that works

You know me - usually I advocate knitting. But not in this case.

From a New York Post article:

"N95 masks, often used by health care professionals, worked best to stop the transmission of respiratory droplets during regular speech.

"Other good performers at stopping leakage were three-layer surgical masks and cotton masks, which can be made at home, the researchers with Duke’s physics department found.

"But while bandannas and knitted face coverings may be a unique look, they did not offer much protection, according to the study"

Here's a link to the actual study from Duke University: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/early/2020/08/07/sciadv.abd3083

Please, stay safe everyone.

 

Special offer - Less than a week left!

Many of us are staying home, doing our best to be socially responsible and keep everyone healthy. If those walls look a bit too familiar, try these fun-to-knit projects that add warmth and coziness to your environment.  The Home, Sweet Home Knitting Bundle includes beautiful and useful PDF patterns for knitters of every skill level -- stripes both modern and vintage, chunky lace, and footwear made for relaxing -- animal motifs including owls, sheep, and three elegant, coordinating designs with a bee theme. Make them for any room in your home and for every family member -- and for pets! Stay home, stay safe, and knit.

My friends at Pattern Chest have launched this website to bring you time-limited collections of downloadable digital knitting, sewing, quilting, cosplay, and other fiber-arts patterns. It’s a wonderful way to build your electronic library of patterns in the popular Portable Document Format (PDF).

My patterns Wallaby Waffles and Circle of Friends ebook are among those featured in the current Home Sweet Home Knitting Bundle. The offer only lasts through July 27, 2020.

Purchase at: patternchest.com/presents/HomeSweetHome

The Home Sweet Home Knitting Bundle presents beginner, intermediate, and advanced knit patterns at a special price. Here's an overview. Click here to see all the details.

When you buy a Pattern Chest bundle, you support the creative community, so I and the other designers can bring more patterns to you. And, especially during these challenging times, it feels great that part of your purchase will support an internationally recognized charity. This bundle will support the fight against COVID-19 through donations to Direct Relief.