Tag: DK yarn

A long vest…

Diana Poirier

This gorgeous green piece is going to be a long vest! I don’t have a long vest in my wardrobe yet and wanted one, so what better than to make myself one! 😁

I’m going to add pockets (because pockets are great) and maybe fringes on the bottom. 🤔

Oh, and please don’t mind the stripped bed in the background! LOL! It’s linen washing day!

This weekend is sunny and warm here, so I’ll be heading into the pool soon. I want to get in as much swimming as I can before we close the pool for the season.

I hope everyone is having an amazing weekend! 😘

Diana

PATTERN RELEASE – Autumn Harvest Cocoon Sweater…

Diana Poirier

Wrap yourself in comfort with this beginner-friendly Autumn Harvest Cocoon Sweater, designed with a delightful nubby texture that feels as cozy as it looks. Knit with two strands of yarn held together, it creates warmth and softness perfect for crisp Autumn days.

Its relaxed yet stylish fit makes it versatile enough to dress up with a skirt or wear casually with jeans. Easy to make and even easier to wear, this cocoon sweater will quickly become your go-to layer for the season.

Head over to my Etsy shop or LoveCrafts today to grab your copy!

Happy Knitting.

Diana

Second time’s a charm…

Diana Poirier

My Autumn Harvest cocoon sweater is off the needles! 😁

This is my second attempt at designing this sweater and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

I pinned it together to try it on, so it still has to be sewn up.

We’re having friends for dinner this weekend, so I won’t have time to sew it today because I have to clean! 😅

Having finished all these projects lately, my house got a bit neglected. 🙄

Have a great day!

Diana

Making headway…

Diana Poirier

I’m making headway on the re-do of my Autumn Harvest Cocoon Sweater.

I modified the pattern a bit and so far, this one is knitting up straight!

Whew!! 😁

Have a great day and happy knitting!

Diana

Back to the drawing board…

Diana Poirier

UGH!!! 🙄 I finally finished this cocoon sweater only to find out, for some reason, my corners don’t match up!!! When I sewed it up, it was so off!!

It looks as if I knit on a bit of a diagonal?? 🤔 Maybe I made some mistakes with the pattern while knitting and didn’t notice? Maybe my tension was different each time I went to work on it?

I did notice one corner was a little off, but I thought I might have accidentally sat on it and it stretched. And when I pinned it together for a try on, I thought it was because it was still on the needles!

So, after all this work, I guess it’s back to the drawing board for this cocoon sweater.

Thank goodness there’s still a ton of time before Fall gets here!

Off to start over!

Diana

A new pattern in the works…

Diana Poirier

I pinned together this cocoon sweater to check the fit. I don’t think I have much left to knit! Yay! 👏

I’ll be writing a pattern for this one! The texture is just to die for!

It’s more of a Fall pattern, so I won’t be rushing to publish it, but I’ll certainly have it out by the end of the summer.

PATTERN: Autumn Harvest Cocoon Sweater (coming soon) 🍁🍂

Happy knitting!

Diana

They fit perfectly…

Diana Poirier

My girlfriend sent me some pictures of her twin grandsons in their sweaters I made them.

They fit perfectly! Thank goodness! LOL! Because they took me SO long to finish!

Don’t they look absolutely adorable?? 😍

It’s a rainy and cold day here, so I’ll be staying in and knitting. 🙂

I hope you have a great day!

Diana

Toddler sweaters…

Diana Poirier

These toddler sweaters are all tagged and ready to be delivered! I made them for a friend’s twin grandsons.

I started them over 6 months ago and used measurements she gave me then, so I hope they will fit! 🤞

They were so fun and easy to knit. I saw a picture of a similar sweater and just created these based on that image. And using 2 strands of DK yarn held together makes them extra squishy and warm.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Happy knitting!

Diana

PATTERN RELEASE – Brunch Anyone?

Diana Poirier

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.

Available in my Etsy shop and over at loveknitting.com.

This pattern is beginner friendly, but if you need help, I’m always here to answer any questions you may have!

HAPPY KNITTING!

Diana

New sweater…

Diana Poirier

I pinned together this sweater today to give it a little try on!

I absolutely LOVE it! 💚💙

It’s going to be one of my favourites! I just know it!

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!

Happy knitting.

Diana