Meanwhile in Maine eBook

Meanwhile in Maine eBook

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The Meanwhile in Maine eBook features the Almost Home Sweater and Almost Home Vest. This set of designs cocoons you in gorgeous cables and broken seed stitch. The single colored sweater features long sleeves and a long arc along the hem. The multi-colored vest is sleeveless (of course) and features a shallow arc along the hem. The pattern allows for mixing and matching between the sweater and the vest styles relying on the knitter to track rows and follow “At the same time” directions.   Stunning cables, inspired by locks and keys, cascade down the center back in Almost Home. Feelings of comfort embody the Meanwhile in Maine design set with encompassing cables and a cozy cocoon collar. Decorative darts on the front, back, and sleeves accent the …

Almost Home Sweater sleeve detail

Almost Home Sweater

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Stunning cables, inspired by locks and keys, cascade down the center back in Almost Home. Feelings of comfort embody the Meanwhile in Maine design set with encompassing cables and a cozy cocoon collar. Decorative darts on the front, back, and sleeves accent the keyed leaf design. From unpacking to snuggling in by the fire, Almost Home envelops you in fibery love. The tech edited and test knit intermediate to advanced level pattern is fully written. The cable patterns are written and charted. The pattern includes a schematic and how-to stitch video for the k2togfb. Available exclusively in the Meanwhile in Maine eBook $18.00 For Bust Sizes: 34”/ 86.5cm (36”/ 91.5cm, 38”/ 96.5cm, 42”/ 106.5cm, 46”/ 117cm, 50”/ 127cm) Finished Measurements:Bust: …

Almost Home Vest side

Almost Home Vest

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Almost Home vest features a few of the optional design modifications, most dramatically, the option for less of a slope on the short rows in the lower body, which you can also apply to the sweater. The vest features a sleeve trim rather than full sleeves. Almost Home vest was knit in two solid colors, which highlight the cabling and textured stitch pattern in a different way than the speckled yarn of the sweater version. The tech edited and test knit intermediate to advanced level pattern is fully written. The cable patterns are written and charted. The pattern includes a schematic and how-to stitch video for the k2togfb. Available exclusively in the Meanwhile in Maine eBook $18.00 For Bust Sizes: …

Meanwhile in Maine sleeve cap detail

Meanwhile In Maine Videos

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k2togfb k2togfb is a 0 stitch change stitch detail. It runs down the sleeves as well as down the front and back. https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5IAeQDpH0 reading your stitches https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSBICXXlkun For stage by stage progress photos, check out the Meanwhile in Maine blog series! (In the computer move, I’m still in search of editing software, so for now these remain an IG reel only.)

meanwhile in maine collage with NC and excel

Excel to the Rescue

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I freely admit this is not where I wanted to be at this point of the year with this design, but it’s where I find myself.  A lot of my work happens in the “little grey cells” sorting out things before I ever approach the computer or knitting needles.  And well, they can be temperamental.  So after Turning Points came out and I had a week off, I opened up the Meanwhile in Maine design ready to dive into the schematics and get it off to TE.  Then it happened… on the first line block of schematic numbers. Wait, that’s not right?!? How do I have 2” and 4” positive ease on the last 2 sizes?????  What WAS I thinking …

Meanwhile in Maine collage hawk and schematic

Schematics and Settling In

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Drilling down the math and crafting the schematics.  This cocoon style sweater posed some schematic design decisions.  Do I show it open or closed.  With sleeves, with 1 sleeve, or as a vest?  And how to show that huge fold over collar?? A trend lately has been to use letters on the schematics and keep the numbers in a table.  I explored this method a few years back, but after some input from industry professionals, kept the standard numbers on the sketch method.  I’m not sure how I’ll place the numbers yet.  Which do you prefer? Meanwhile in Maine Update It is with great joy and excitement that I share this cross-post blog with you.  As 26th anniversary of the …

Farewell NC

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T-3 days and camera mom and I will head up to our new home in Maine, where camera dad awaits our arrival! Squee with me!!! And prayers are very much appreciated to. Business Effects – I’ll been offline until the computers are moved, which may not be until camera dad’s next uHaul haul, but I’m hoping it won’t be too long. I may (or may not) have cell service up there so may (or may not) be available via email. But that’s the best chance of catching me. Ya, a lot of the technology is still unknown, sorry about that. Remember to enjoy 25% off all my self-published patterns until March 20th on Payhip and Ravelry! Code: NC2ME Payhip – …

Meanwhile in Maine collage blocking sweater and kitchen cabinets installed

Blocking and Packing

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Check it out (!) – the Meanwhile in Maine sweater is on the blocking board!!!!!!  Of course, the design is staying hidden, but this is a major step after the completed sample literally lived on my desk for months while prototype 2 was underway and the pattern got an overhaul from cast on to bind off. In the end, I went for the “hard” math / grading in order to have the neckline finish below the underarm joins.  After weeks in excel working on each size individually for a superb fit, I frogged prototype 2 back to double check the pattern before proceeding. Though prototype 2 has a different slope on the short rows, here, too, I returned to the original …

2024 theme: knit - knitworthy 'n intriguing techniques

KNIT 2024 theme

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For those of you who’ve followed along for a while, you know the first blog of the year is the theme announcement.  Following alphabetically, I don’t think this year is too much of a shocker. Introducing the year of KNIT k: knitworthy n: ‘n i: intriguing t: techniques What to look forward to?  THE BIG PROJECTS! My next knitting book is in the works!  A book of shawls featuring my favorite “intriguing” technique, short rows.  Like Take the Plunge, this book will be available in both printed and ebook formats.  With beautiful designs, some familiar and some new shapes, behind the scene insights, and a few special bonuses, I hope you enjoy short row swinging your way through all the …

That’s a Wrap

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You know I can’t resist a good pun, especially a knitting one!  So, let’s review “Joy of Knitting” before the ending credits roll in 2023. Off the Set Kicking off the Joy of Knitting, Off the Set took the stitch pattern I fell in love with from last year’s collection (On the Set) and transformed it into a super cute cloche!  Joy was both in the familiar stitches as well as the mental puzzle of figuring out how to turn it into a hat. Diamond Discovery While stashing down for Maine, Diamond Discovery became!  Joyful satisfaction in transforming a old swatch that cameramom fell in love with into a cowl she loves to wear.  Reducing stash by a skein was …