Tag: Caron Simply Soft

PATTERN RELEASE – Spring Countdown Sweater

Diana Poirier

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! 😊

Available over in my Etsy Shop and at lovecrafts.com.

Happy knitting!

Diana

A lovely Back Porch Shawl…

Diana Poirier

I absolutely LOVE it when you share your finished projects with me!

Check out this beautiful Back Porch Shawl that Karin made.

Want to make a Back Porch Shawl of your own?

Head on over to my Etsy store and pick up the pattern today!

Happy knitting.

Diana

Another Cocoon sweater…

Diana Poirier

Hey everyone!

I made another Cocoon sweater! I just love making them. 🧶

They’re such an easy, mindless knit

The pattern is written out in the post below if you want to make one too!

And since it’s knit with 2 strands of yarn, you can mix a dark colour with a light colour for a marled look!

The weekend is here and I have some sewing to do and tagging, but will definitely be making time to knit too!

Happy weekend!

Diana

Pattern release…

Diana Poirier

Hi everyone!

“The Ripple Effect” sweater pattern is now available for purchase!

Head on over to my Etsy shop, Ravelry or lovecrafts.com to pick up your copy today!

It’s the PERFECT in between seasons sweater!

Happy knitting.

Diana

Meet Me For Coffee…

Diana Poirier

Hey everyone!

I’m so excited to share my newest pattern with you…

“Meet Me For Coffee”!

This fun, oversized sweater is PERFECT to throw on for a casual coffee date or lunch with the girlfriends.

Since it’s made using only the garter stitch, it’s an ideal project for the beginner knitter.

It’s also very versatile and can be worn with the seam exposed or hidden, with a shawl collar or flat.

Pick up your copy today in my Etsy shop, on Ravelry or over at lovecrafts.com.

Happy knitting!

Diana

The weekend sweater…

Diana Poirier

I have to admit, I had no idea how this was going to turn out.

When I finished it last night at midnight, I wasn’t too sure about it. But trying it on today, I’m happy to say I love it! 💙

You have 2 ways you can wear it – with a collar or not. It’s definitely a weekend sweater. Big, loose and comfortable.

Pattern coming soon! (for reference, I’m 5’4″ and wear a medium/large in clothes).

Happy knitting!

Diana

Let the sun shine…

Diana Poirier

And it’s DONE!!

For this blanket I used the Bamboo stitch which has a lovely texture on the front as well as the back. Something I look for when I knit a blanket. 😉

I used 6 balls of Caron Simply Soft in Sunshine yellow, US size 8 circular needles (to hold all the stitches – the blanket was knit flat) and casted on 200 stitches.

Now to deliver it to the recipient! I hope she loves it! 🤞

Happy knitting!

Diana

It’s found a home…

Diana Poirier

Hello there!

I more often than not knit baby blankets just for the sake of knitting them.  Usually they don’t have anywhere to go.  I just LOVE knitting baby blankets!

Well I’m thrilled to say this blanket has found a home. ❤

I used 8 balls of Caron Simply Soft yarns. Two each of White, Sunshine, Grey Heather and Dark Country Blue. The blanket is knit using 2 strands of yarn at one time, so it’s super thick and warm.

Well, off to finish another baby blanket that has no home! 😀

Happy knitting!

Diana

 

A birthday present…

Diana Poirier

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

I’m lucky to have today off work so I’m taking advantage of having no one home except my puppy and he’s napping so I’m knitting! Of course!

I’ve put aside my poncho I’ve been working on to make a birthday present for a friend. It’s her birthday at the end of January.

I’m using a pattern I’ve used before (you can find it by clicking here) but this time I’m using a Tweed yarn from Caron Simply Soft I purchased from YarnCanada.ca.  I have to use 7 balls instead of 5 though, as the balls of tweed yarn are a bit smaller.

This is my first time using this tweed yarn and I’m absolutely loving the results.

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Well, off to get this blanket done. 😀

Happy knitting!

Diana