Color Cascade asymmetrical brioche shawl right side showing

Color Cascade

Lindsay Lewchuk 2023 New Releases, How-to Videos, Joy of Knitting (2023 theme), Patterns, Shawls Leave a Comment

Easy brioche streams fluidly over your stitches as the two colors cascade into a cheerful asymmetrical shawl in Color Cascade.  Use highly contrasting colors for an epic surge as bold as Niagara Falls or low contrasting colors for a calm pastoral environment found at bottom of gentle falls.  Choose your flow – use the simple brioche pattern throughout or end with the optional decorative edge. The easy (not beginner) tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written and charted.  Check out the Knit Eco Chic blog for how-to videos for the setup and 3 stitch tutorials. $12.00 Please note: price on knitCompanion is set by knitCompanion Finished Measurements:76”/ 193cm wingspan by 18”/ 45.5cm deep Materials:4 skeins eco DK weight …

Garden Buzz close up

Garden Buzz

Lindsay Lewchuk 2023 New Releases, Announcements, How-to Videos, Joy of Knitting (2023 theme), Shawls

Captivate knitters like bees to flowers, with exciting dip stitches and budding bobbles.  From Wallflowers to Dahlias, be the buzz of the garden party in Garden Buzz.   Watch as the flowers bloom with blocking in this easy rectangular wrap.  As versatile as the array of flowers in the garden, style your Garden Buzz shawl to enhance your summer wear. The tech edited and test knit easy (not beginner) level pattern is fully written and charted.  2 quick stitch tutorials accompany the design on the Knit Eco Chic blog. $12.00 Please note: price on knitCompanion is set by knitCompanion Finished Measurements: 60”/ 154.5cm (75”/ 190.5cm) long by 11.5”/ 29cm wide Materials: 2 (3) skeins DK weight yarn Sample shown in LeRoo …

Diamond Discovery full design

Diamond Discovery

Lindsay Lewchuk 2023 New Releases, Cowls, Joy of Knitting (2023 theme), Patterns 2 Comments

Discover the joy of knitting texture from cast on to bind off in Diamond Discovery.   Nestled between cables these hidden gems of playful stitches are certain to dazzle.  This quick knit beautifies your fall through spring wardrobe when the days threaten an icy chill and call for a little extra warmth. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written and charted with two mini video tutorials. $7.00 Please note: price on knitCompanion is set by knitCompanion Finished Measurements:18”/ 46cm (24”/ 61cm) around 8.5”/ 21.5cm tall Materials:1 skein Cestari Monticello DK, shown in Pewter (size 18”/ 46cm) Skein info: 75% Cotton & 25% Imported French Linen; 250yd / 228.6m per 100g/ 3.53oz Sample weights: 70g/ 2.47oz (94g/ 3.32oz)US 5/ …

Off the Set hat

Off the Set

Lindsay Lewchuk 2023 New Releases, Head, Patterns

After falling in love with a stitch pattern used in an indie collection, the stitching addiction On the Set prompted an Off the Set spin off design.  Exploring its possibilities led to some glamorous 1920s daydream knitting adventures in the form of a cute cloche.  The journey begins with a highly textured I-cord cast on.  Stitches are picked up for the body of the hat.  Cables and lace merge to take this adventure Off the Set into daily living style. The tech edited and test knit intermediate level hat is fully written and charted. Sizes:  S (M, L, XL) for head sizes 19 (20, 21, 22)” / 48 (51, 53.5, 56)cm with 3”/ 7.5cm negative ease Finished Measurements: 16 (17, …

Glistening Evergreens cowl

Glistening Evergreens

Lindsay Lewchuk 2022 New Releases, Announcements, Cowls, Into the Unknown (2022 theme), Men, Slip and Rise Pattern Club

Drifting softly, falling gently, white clumps of snow appear speckling the landscape and changing the colors of Glistening Evergreens.  Whether exploring a choose-and-cut lot for just the right Christmas tree or hiking through an evergreen wilderness, the appearance of snow dramatically changes the scene.  A medley of simple slipped stitch cables over Garter stitch background creates the evergreen motif while the optional color change adds surprise and delight. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written and charted with a couple of how-to videos available on the Knit Eco Chic blog. 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:Cowl (shown): 24”/ 61cm around by 10.5”/ 26.5cm …

Wednesday with Wendy held up

Wednesday with Wendy

Lindsay Lewchuk 2022 New Releases, Cowls, Into the Unknown (2022 theme), Men

Every so often God brings someone special into your life of a different age and circumstance.  As you spend time together their impact helps to change your direction for the better.  The easiest in the year of slipped stitch cables over garter background, this quick cowl knit is dedicated to such a friend.  On the topside it looks like the colors are completely independent.  But looking deeper you’ll see how the strands intertwine and support each other as the pattern grows! The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written and charted. $12.00 Finished Measurements:18”/ 46cm (24”/ 61cm, 36”/ 91cm) around by 8”/ 20cm (8”/ 20cm, 12”/ 30.5cm) tall Materials:2 (2, 4) skeins Malabrigo Verano, sample 1 shown in …

On the Set close up

Technicolor: Matinee

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, Designers, Into the Unknown (2022 theme), Pattern Related Leave a Comment

Introducing Technicolor: Matinee, a collection of small knitting projects by 6 indie designers!  Over the past few years (I won’t admit exactly how many years this project has been going on behind the scenes), Jill Wolcott, Laura Patterson (Fiber Dreams), Christine Guest, Carol Herman (Knit Equals Joy), Sue McCain, and yours truly have secretly planned a two-collection set around the theme of movies.  Technicolor: Matinee, is the first in the set all focused on small projects inspired by some of our favorite films. Like previous collections the idea was simple – so often designers end up releasing patterns with similar stitches at the same time; what would happen if we did it on purpose?  This time, we added 2 twists …

On the Set

Lindsay Lewchuk 2022 New Releases, Designers, Into the Unknown (2022 theme), Scarves

Sneak away for a few minutes of relaxation with On the Set scarf.  Highly textured, On the Set recognizes that a few stolen stitches each night is just the thing to unwind after a packed day, whether you live life as the main character on the set or as the director behind the scenes organizing everything for everybody!  From the Technicolor: Matinee theme subtle nods to the film industry appear in the film projector center square and cables weaving an intricate story with lace.  For a fun plot twist, this extra-long skinny scarf makes any outfit fashion ready or knit is as the base for the Knit Eco Chic Technicolor: Movie Night design. The tech edited and test knit pattern …

Summer Hideaway Sweater front

Summer Hideaway Sweater

Lindsay Lewchuk 2022 New Releases, Garments, Patterns

As whispering winds blow a cool breeze across your shoulders, reach for your Summer Hideaway Sweater.  Elegant details grace this seamless bottom-up design with top-down sleeves.  A curved or straight hem turns the design from boater chic to city classic.  The easy pattern repeat creates both texture and airiness, ideal for a summer weight sweater.  Large needles make it a quick knit! Available exclusively in Summer Hideaway (eBook) here and on Payhip, Ravelry, and Lovecrafts. Sizes:32”/ 81.5cm (36”/ 91.5cm, 38”/ 96.5cm, 42”/ 106.5cm, 46”/ 117cm, 50”/ 127cm) Finished Measurements:Bust: 32.5”/ 82cm (36.25”/ 92cm, 38.5”/ 97.5cm, 42.25”/ 107.5cm, 46.75”/ 119cm, 50.75”/ 128.5cm)Length: 24.5”/ 62cm (26”/ 66cm, 26.5”/ 67.5cm, 27.5”/ 70cm, 27.75”/ 70.5cm, 28.5”/ 72.5cm) Materials:Sweater – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, …