Hello, I’m Diana Poirier, mother to Mathieu (my 18 year old son) and wife to Marc for the past 21 years. My knitting journey all began when my mother taught me how to knit when I was about 9 years old – how to cast on and the knit and purl stitches. I would knit … Read more My Story
Here are the links to some FREE patterns written by me and also other designers. Click on the pattern name and it will bring you to the pattern. Happy knitting!!
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So, let me ask. Who isn’t dreaming of Spring right now?
I think most of us are at this time of year and now that the Spring countdown has begun, you may as well get started on your Spring wardrobe.
And I have the perfect piece for you!
Introducing the “Spring Countdown Sweater”.
The Spring Countdown sweater has a slightly boxy fit that flatters many different shapes.
It’s a cropped sweater that features capped sleeves and a boat neckline.
This sweater is the perfect sweater to wear right from the beginning of Spring into the start of summer (and probably in the Fall too with a little jacket over top!).
And because of the lovely lacey look, it’s a perfect work or date night sweater.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll be making one in all of your favourite Spring colours! 😊
Finally the Bruch Anyone? sweater pattern has been released!
The Brunch Anyone? sweater is a very boxy, loose fitting sweater that flatters many different shapes.
It’s a cropped sweater that features 3/4 length sleeves and a boat neckline.
Knit with US size 9 circular needles (to hold the stitches only as the piece is knit flat) using approximately 1000 yards of acrylic DK weight yarn (also known as #3 or light weight). I used Stylecraft Special DK in Khaki.
I’ve been seeing these cocoon sweaters everywhere and they look super cozy so I decided to make one using up some yarn I had left over from other projects.
I was so excited when I finished it, I took pictures even before I had the ends woven in! LOL!
I double knit this using 2 strands of yarn at one time.
Below is the pattern if you want to make one too! 🙂
You’ll need approximately 1600 yards of a medium weight acrylic yarn (also called Aran weight or #4).
It’s double knit using 2 strands of yarn at one time, so you’ll be working with 2 balls of yarn at all times. You can use either 2 balls of the same colour of yarn or 2 balls of different colours like I did above. It’s completely up to you!
US size 13 circular needles to hold the stitches only. It’s knit flat.
This piece is knit lengthwise.
GAUGE: Approximately 3 stitches per inch.
Finished size measured on a smooth, flat surface is 36″L x 38″W. (The piece will stretch in length when you put it on). For reference, I’m 5″4″ and the sweater goes to the back of my knees.
Cast on 100 stitches with 2 strands of yarn held together creating 1 stitch.
PATTERN: Slip the first stitch purl wise with your yarn in the back, knit across to the last stitch, purl the last stitch. The slipped stitches give the sweater a nicer finished edge.
Continue the above pattern for every row until the piece measures 38″W on a smooth, flat surface. Cast off in pattern
ASSEMBLY: Fold the sweater in half matching up the slipped stitch edges and sew together the sides for 11″ leaving 7″ for the armholes.
And that’s it! Nice and simple.
Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
It’s a quick knit, so you have plenty of time to make one before it gets REALLY cold!
I’ve been working on so many larger projects lately that I really wanted to make something that was quick!
So, I’m using up left over balls of chunky yarn to create some headbands!
I should be able to make 6 or 7 headbands with the yarn I have and I want to try to use a different stitch pattern for each one.
I’m currently working on one now using a pattern I’ve never used before.
I’m finding it very satisfying to be able to finish a project in just one night! I don’t remember the last time I made something quick.
I’m using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn for these headbands with US size 11 needles. I’m casting on anywhere from 12 to 16 stitches depending on the stitch pattern and I stop when I can wrap it around my head! 🤣 Very technical, right?
Peartree Knitting 