eco stitch linen in seaspray

Eco Stitch Linen

Lindsay LewchukAnnouncements, Eco Elements, eco world, KNIT knitworthy 'n intriguing techniques (2024 theme), Pattern Related, Yarn Leave a Comment

Check it out – Eco Stitch is having a sale on all her hand dyed linen! Full details are on her website here: eco-stitch – 100% hand-dyed linen: eco-friendly, vegan yarn. No coupon needed, so act quickly before she sells out of your favorite colour. Wondering what to make? She has some patterns on her site, too. These are the ones I’ve designed with her sport weight linen. Though I don’t have a pattern for crochet, I can attest to the fact it crochets up beautifully!!!!  This was about 300 grams of my yarn scraps from the above project. If you’re new to working with linen, this is a great opportunity to try it out!  Check out Diane’s ‘info’ page …

Panoramic Spire Capelet

Panoramic Spire

Lindsay Lewchuk2024 New Releases, Announcements, Patterns, Shawls

Play with color to enhance the visual effects short row swings create in Panoramic Spire.  Either end sports a spire effect while a long smooth vista travels through the middle.  Dubbed “Swing Theory” – work solid stripes through the middle section and alternating thick / thin stripes on either edge, where the wonderment of short rows does all the hard work.  The half-donut shape comprises easy Stockinette knitting with a touch of lace to provide a little knitting interest. The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written with a how-to video for transitioning from the I-cord to the body and schematic. Find Panoramic Spire exclusively in Turning Points. Available both in print and digitally! Sizes: Small …

Sunrise Summit

Lindsay Lewchuk2024 New Releases, Announcements, Patterns, Shawls

Dawn breaks on Sunrise Summit creating streams of light through your stitches.  Transitioning between single and double stranding methods, hold your shawl up to the rising sun to reveal the beauty of the swinging short row design.  Illusion knitting takes a sweeping approach tracing the shape of this shawl / poncho design turning this unique shawl shape into an optical delight.  Optional beads on the I-cord tie add another layer of illumination.  It’s not just the light that plays with Sunrise Summit – the shape shifting design transforms this shawl into a fun poncho with the addition of an I-cord tie.  The tech edited and test knit advanced level pattern is fully written with a how-to video, schematic, and tying …

Floral Chic close up

Floral Chic

Lindsay Lewchuk2022 New Releases, Cowls, Hems and Ends, Slip and Rise Pattern Club

Beautiful textures in summer gardens inspired Floral Chic.  From a distant glance, bold color blocking appears.  As your eye is drawn closer, the stitches reveal intricate cabling textures with a peony and leaf design.  Spring, Summer, and Fall, with multiple styles included, Floral Chic gives a joyful freshness to your day.  The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written and charted.  Pattern includes two styles of cowls!  Check out the blog for the quick stitch demos. Available exclusively in our 2022 “Slip and Rise” Pattern Club!Pick up the Slip and Rise Pattern Club on Payhip, Ravelry, and Lovecrafts. Finished Measurements:Reversible – 6”/ 15cm wide and 40”/ 101.5cm longSingle Sided – 24”/ 61cm around top and bottom and 23”/ 58.5cm around middle by …

The Stacks shawl

The Stacks

Lindsay Lewchuk2020 New Releases, Patterns, Scarves, Shawls, Spring

Wandering through labyrinths of rocks formations or books, “The Stacks” will mark your path in your stitches. Academic from the start, this design knows the importance of breaking from book learning to explore the great outdoors. Whether a beginner on the needles, or well-studied in yarn wrangling, this no-shaping rectangular shawl design packs a visual punch of knitting interest.

Tranquil River showing the illusion

Tranquil River

Lindsay Lewchuk2018 New Releases, Eco Elements, Patterns, Puddles, Shawls

Float down Tranquil River with ease of stitches knit into a light and airy summer shawl. Sun streams through the opaque illusion revealing the inspiration of melting ice cap rivers. Enhance an evening out in Tranquil River with extra color, sparkle, and glam by including optional beads on the fringe.

Awakening back

Awakening

Lindsay Lewchuk2018 New Releases, Patterns, Shawls

Awaken to fresh stitches! Sunrise, sunset, whatever your time of day – enjoy an awakening of your spirit in the beauty of the rising or setting sun while clicking your needles away. Toss your knitting needles, yarn, and pattern in a chic knitting bag and prepare for a joyful encounter with the sun. Then marvel in some breathtaking moments while awakening your stitches into your Awakening shawl. The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written and fully charted. Constructed top down using short rows. Experimenting with short rows last year I fell in love with a new twist on this familiar technique – if you love shawls and short rows, this one’s for you! There is …

Marquise Cut close up

Marquise Cut

Lindsay Lewchuk2017 New Releases, Garments, Patterns

Elegant cables form marquise cut jewels in this sophisticated knitwear top. The beauty of Marquise Cut is the effortless way it transforms to suit any fashion situation. Add optional glass beads to capture extra sparkle while emphasizing the crisp cable crossings reflected in the 58 facets distinctive of the marquise. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with a schematic. The pattern repeat is both written and charted. Construction: top down with side seams. The optional set in sleeves are top down as well. $8.25 Please note: price on knitCompanion is set by knitCompanion Sizes:32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) Finished Measurements:Blocked Bust: 32”/ 81cm (34”/ 86cm, 36.5”/ 92cm, 38”/ 97cm, 40”/ 102cm, 42”/ 106cm, …