Vegan Woollies Hat with Puddles

Vegan Woolies

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Head, Men, Patterns

Subzero climes? No problem. The added depth of twisted rib and dense cables make this ‘wooly’ extra cozy for jaunts into the crisp outdoors. Now you can investigate the wonders of God’s creation in natural comfort. Who says vegan can’t be warm? The tech edited & test knit easy level pattern is fully written. $6.50 Sizes:Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm). Materials:2 skeins MC & 1 skein CC Pakucho Organic Cotton WorstedShown in undyed natural vegan colors – Forest Green(MC), Natural (CC).Single skein info: 100% organic cotton; 88 yds/ 80m per50g/ 1.76ozUS 7/ 4.5mm DPNs or small circularsUS 6/ 4mm DPNs or small circularsCable needle1 Stitch MarkersYarn needle Gauge:24 sts …

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Puddles Take On Texture 2016

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The final blog of 2016! I am shocked and amazed that 51 Thursdays have passed us by already – what a wild ride “Texture” has been.To borrow a bird watching term, 2016 has definitely been “A Big Year” for Knit Eco Chic:* 1819 (see below update) pattern releases thus far… I still have 2 more days before that strike of midnight* The Lagoon Shallows KAL featuring Eco Stitch’s Hand Dyed linen yarn* A brand new website (after an epic crash and burn of the last one)* A brand new logo to parley with the website* My 50th pattern release and Ravelry party* Many fun additions of ways to interact – I joined Instagram; the annoucement of the brand ambassador program, …

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Travel with GAL 2016 Designers

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, Designers, eco travel, eco world, Gift-a-long, Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2016 Leave a Comment

As the 4th annual Indie Design Gift-a-long approaches our blow out New Year’s Eve bash, I came across something extra special from one of our designers that I couldn’t wait to tell you all about. I know you’ve seen some of her work before (Puddles & dad have modeled it), but she also does jaw dropping, gorgeous, wow shawls as well as Mosaic knits. US-based indie designer Simone Kereit created Knitterati Retreats to introduce knitters from around the world to her home country of Switzerland! Simone offers 2 retreats for 2017: Schloss Munchenwiler runs July 31st- August 6th (left picture above) and Riederalp & Aletsch Glacier Retreat runs August 7th to 13th (right picture above). They both look absolutely amazing! …

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Odds & Ends, and an Interview

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First off, I want to apologize for the hiccups with the mailchimp blog delivery lately. I hope it is all now fixed, but if you ever have any issues, please feel free to message me. The Indie Design Gift-a-long continues to go strong! I was blessed to be interviewed by designer, Carolyn MacPherson, on her podcast, The Next Beautiful Thing. Interested in learning more about me & Puddles? Check it out here! I’m knitting one of Carolyn’s patterns as part of my “dessert” GAL knitting – if you are looking for quick and easy slippers this winter, check out her “No Place Like Home” design! You won’t be disappointed… I’m on to pair 3 because it is just so well …

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5678 Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns, Puddles

Five sections, six stitch cables, US 7 and US 8 knitting needles combine to make one Great Dane approved dance happy cowl! Need I say more? The tech edited easy level pattern is fully written. $6.50 Finished Measurements:20”/ 51cm circumference by 10.5”/ 26.5cm tall. One size, but easily customizable. Materials:2 skeins MC & 1 skein CC Pakucho Organic Cotton WorstedShown in undyed natural vegan colors – Forest Green (MC), Natural (CC).Single skein info: 100% organic cotton; 88 yds/ 80m per 50g/ 1.76ozUS 7/ 4.5mm circular needlesUS 8/ 5mm circular needlesCable needle1 Stitch MarkerYarn needle Gauge:20 sts and 28 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch using smaller needles. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may …

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The 12 Days of Indie Patterns Christmas Song

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, Designers, Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2016 10 Comments

Yes you guessed it, this is a spin on the 12 Days of Christmas song. So when you sing each line, be sure to read the lines above it and carry the tune throughout! On the 1st day of the Indie Design Gift-a-long, my true love gave to me: A “Bee Key Pears Mittens” in a “Huggable Christmas Tree“by Virginia Sattler-Reimer and Claire Slade, respectively. On the 2nd day of the Indie Design Gift-a-long, my true love gave to me: 2 “Mini Turtle” “Tuff Love” “Love Birds”by Doreen Blask (Laffrenzen), Faye Kennington, and Stana D.Sortor, respectively. On the 3rd day of the Indie Design Gift-a-long, my true love gave to me: 3 “French Oak” “Fancy Hen(s)”by Marie Greene and Ella …

The bandit Pitch Cowl

Pitch Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, How-to Videos, Men, Patterns

Triangles and parallelograms transform leftover linen yarn into a uniquely constructed shape shifting cowl that keeps the little grey cells engaged while actually being a simple knit. Pitch Cowl harkens to baseball stripes, geometry love, and bias construction, with just a touch of elegance in the top running edging. The tech edited & test knit pattern includes written directions and a work flow schematic. Also, on You Tube, there is a demo for Triangle 2. $6.50 Finished Measurements:24”/ 61cm (48”/ 122cm, 60”/ 152.5cm) around by 9.5”/ 24cm tall. Materials:1 (1, 2) skeins each color Eco-Stitch Sport Shown in Royal Purple (MC)Shown in Dusk (CC)Skein info: Hand dyed 100% linen Sport268yds/ 245m per 100g/ 3.53ozUS 4/ 3.5mm circular needles (for flexibilty)US …

Thankful Tuesday

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The creme on top of the overtly commercial Black Friday and Cyber Monday is definitely “Thankful Tuesday.” On this Thankful Tuesday Puddles and I wanted to take a quick second to thank you for supporting us and consequently the Craig family and the people of Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea. So far this quarter, you’ve raised $28.55 for the Craig family!!! Thank you! To learn more about the Craig family, check out their blog here. Curious as to what in the world I’m talking about? Read the original blog post “Sharing” from July here.

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Personal Recommendations

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, Designers, Gift-a-long, Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2016 4 Comments

…Or What Puddles Would Knit If He Had Opposable Thumbs With over 300 indie designers participating in the 4th annual Indie Design Gift-a-long it may seem overwhelming with all the pattern choices. Any pattern by any of the participating designers is eligible to knit/ crochet in the KAL/ CAL threads. Any paid-for (non-free) pattern is eligible to win prizes in the FO thread! So what is a knitter to do? Puddles to the rescue! Here is a list of patterns I recommend that I’ve personally knit (in GALs-by-gone, but also eligible this year) and were exciting on the needles and loved by the recipients off the needles! Garments: Elia – by Julia TriceMy first ever GAL project!!! I absolutely LOVED …