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June Update - So Pressed for Time!

6/10/2024

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So I haven't posted anything in a while because… I had a baby!! She is doing really well - super chilled, and I feel like I've made a full recovery too. She's seven weeks old now and I'm just starting to feel like maybe I should be getting back to keeping the old knitting pattern business ticking over. 

 It's a funny time, the newborn stage. You feel super busy and like you're not doing anything much at the same time. Baby's asleep cuddled up with me as I'm typing this (one handed, on my phone lol). I can't complain because she's sleeping very well at night, and I'm maybe getting an hour at most to myself through the day when she naps in her pram. Most of that time is eaten up with tackling laundry mountain…
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I am getting time to do a row or two of knitting here and there though. I started this months ago and put it on hold to do some baby knitting. I can't remember if I've posted any pictures of it before, my pregnancy was pretty rough towards the end so I wasn't getting much done then either.
Work in progress - ribbed cardigan knitting pattern by Littletheorem Knits
Knitting WIP cardigan with ribbing and lace
Close up of twisted ribbing and lace on the back of a handknitted cardigan
The yarn is gorgeous Tribe Yarns undyed Merino Silk Yak DK. It's so plush, supersoft, a gorgeous natural colour and very budget friendly. 

The cardi itself is top down with an attached shawl collar. The stitch pattern looks like brioche, but it's just twisted ribbing with increases and decreases. Keeping things simple! 
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Fingers crossed that at a row a day I can get it done by autumn!
Here's a few pictures of the baby knitting I got done too. I finished work at 38 weeks pregnant and then baby ended up arriving nine days late so I had a bit of time for knitting. 

Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekere, knitted by Littletheorem Knits
Chevron Baby Blanket - pattern by Espace Tricot, knitted by Littletheorem Knits

The cardi is a Newborn Vertebrae (warning: link is to Ravelry) by Kelly van Niekerk and the blanket is a Chevron Baby Blanket  by Espace Tricot. I absolutely did not have the mental bandwidth to design any baby knits myself!

Somewhat unbelievably, I have also managed to arrange a test knit for my Brocken Spectre Cardigan pattern. The pattern was written pre baby but I'm super proud of myself that it only took me two months to do the post tech-edit redraft and put it up online. 

Brocken Spectre Cardigan Test knit by Littletheorem Knits. Open front cardigan with lace detail at the shoulders
Cardigan knitting pattern, close up of the back shoulders with a zig zag lace design
Open fronted cardigan knitting pattern. Shows zig zag lace and vee neck front
It's a cute, slightly cropped cardigan with lace detail at the shoulders. There are ten sizes and the lace had both written instructions and charts. You can volunteer to test in my Ravelry Group, or drop me an email/pm me on social media if you don't use Ravelry.
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Big changes underway....

12/3/2023

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My pre-new year’s resolution is to keep this blog up to date a bit more, so here’s my first weekly update! I reckon if I start now then I'm more likely to actually keep going with it when January rolls around...

​First off, for anyone who’s seen me in real life in the last few months this isn’t exactly news, but I posted my first bump pic on social media this week! The ultimate WIP:
Littletheorem Knits bump pic wearing Courie In Cardigan
 I’m due at the start of April, another little girl. I’m going to need all your suggestions for cute baby knitting patterns. And words of advice for carrying on a business with a baby and a preschooler roaming the house! The cardi in the picture is my Courie In Cardigan - "Courie In" is Scots for "snuggle up", seems pretty apt to me!

​I finally finished off my sweater in gorgeous Zakami Cashmere Aran yarn this week, here’s a wee sneak peek:
Drapey cowl neck sweater in navy cashmere
 This yarn was sooo luxurious to knit with, I have fallen completely in love. They also have the same fibre blend in dk, fingering and laceweight so there will definitely be more Zakami Yarn in my stash in the springtime! The pattern is in the works so anyone who’s looking for a test knitting project should keep their eyes on my social media! I’m still deliberating over a name for this one, all suggestions gratefully received. It was loosely based on my Lochnagar Top, but I’m not sure if just calling it Lochnagar Sweater is too lazy? Let me know what you think!

Aaaand, when one project finishes another begins! I’ll be holding together stunning Eden Cottage Yarns Lowther Lace in colourway “Ink” and Titus 4ply in colourway “Penine Mist” together for a fluffy, lacy, snuggly cardigan for the winter months – pure luxury. ​
Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4 ply and Lowther Lace
The Lowther Lace is a gorgeous blend of Baby Suri Alpaca and Silk – it’s maybe just my opinion but I think this is fluffier and softer than mohair silk lace. The Titus Fingering is a merino silk blend with amazing shine - love how the shine of the fingering and the fluff of the lace look together. 

​Here’s how it’s looking so far – just the back shoulders at the moment. ​
Hand knitted lace for shoulders of a cardigan
If you like the lace pattern you can also find it in my Aonach Cardigan and Suilven Hat and Cowl. I’m going to pick up stitches at the shoulders and work down the fronts, joining at underarm. The lace will finish in a bit of a zigzag design before working most of the body in stocking stitch. 
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Pattern Release - Glen Shiel Cardigan

10/29/2020

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We’ve just released our Glen Shiel Cardigan knitting pattern! It’s classic cardigan with a pretty lace pattern and a cosy shawl front. The lace pattern is simple and straightforward, and it knits up fast with DK yarn and larger needles. This is a perfect winter warmer – one you’ll want to snuggle up in every day! Available in eight sizes to fit bust from 30 – 60”.
 
This cardigan is worked in one piece from the hem up to the underarms, then stitches are divided and we work the two fronts and the back separately, then we rejoin fronts and back with a three needle bind off at the shoulder. Pick up stitches round the armhole for sleeves which are worked flat and seamed, and to finish off pick up stitches round the front of the cardigan for a shawl collar. Shown in size 85-90 cm/34-36” on a model with 34” bust.
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Here's the nitty gritty details:
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Sugar Baby Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca 116 m/127 yds per 50g) DK weight
Colourway: Margaux Red
Meterage 850 (950, 1125, 1290, 1500, 1690, 1930, 2150) m
Yardage 935 (1045, 1240, 1420, 1650, 1860, 2130, 2365) yds
 
Dimensions (Metric)
To fit bust: 75-80 (85-90, 95-100, 105-110, 115-120, 125-130, 135-140, 145-150) cm
Across Back: 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75) cm
Length Armpit to hem:46 (46, 49, 49, 52, 52, 55, 55) cm
Upper Arm Circumference: 30 (35, 35, 40, 40, 45, 45, 50) cm
Sleeve Length 48 (48, 51, 51, 54, 54, 57, 57) cm
 
Dimensions: (Imperial)
To fit bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)”
Across Back: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30)”
Length Armpit to hem:18.5 (18.5, 19.75, 19.75, 22, 22, 23.25, 23.25)”
Upper Arm Circumference: 12 (14, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20)”
Sleeve Length 19 (19, 20, 20, 21.5, 21.5, 23, 23)”
 
Needles: 5 mm/US 8, 100 cm/40” circular needle, set of 5 mm/US 8 DPNs or spare 5 mm/US 8 circular needle
 
Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in main lace pattern after blocking.
 
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, holder or waste yarn for holding live stitches.
 
It’s available on Etsy, Ravelry and here on our website.
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We’ve also got a fab test knitting opportunity!

Dip in the Lily Pond is a pretty hat pattern in an unusual stitch pattern. A versatile knit with a wide range of sizes from newborn to adult large, and three colourwork options letting you create beautiful and unique hats for every occasion. Perfect for using mini skeins or leftover odds and ends of sock yarn too! The pattern uses dipped stitches which look just like waterlilies, hence the name of this pattern.
 
To find out more, visit our group on Ravelry. If you’d like to test knit but you’re avoiding Ravelry due to their ongoing issues with accessibility, please get in touch via email. Go to our homepage and click “contact” at the bottom of the screen.
 
For current test knitters, here’s the tutorial video:
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Two new test knits!

8/23/2020

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Steall Shawl

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We're looking for test knitters for two new patterns!

The first is our Steall Shawl.  
A gorgeous shawl with a beautifully simple lace design that’s so much fun to knit. We love how quick this is to knit in mainly garter stitch, with a stunning lace section that’s much easier than it looks! This scarf makes the most of a spectrum of mini skeins from River Knits yarns, but it would be a perfect way to use up odds and ends of 4 ply yarn too! The pattern is similar to our Bracklinn Crop so I named it after another Scottish waterfall. The Steall Waterfall is found in Glen Nevis, a stunning beauty spot near Scotland’s highest mountain. The colours match with a waterfall theme too!
 
Please note that we value inclusivity at Littletheorem Knits. We welcome all test knitters regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or yarn budget – knitting is for everyone!
 
If you’re interested, head over to our Ravelry Group to find out more! If you can't access Ravelry at the moment due to its new format, drop us an email by clicking the mail icon at the bottom of our homepage.

For current test knitters, here's a video showing how to work that one tricky stitch!

Kingsbarns Baby Blanket

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 Our second pattern up for testing is our Kingsbarns Baby Blanket.

A simple but addictive mosaic pattern that makes a beautiful heirloom baby blanket. If you’ve never made a mosaic knitting pattern before, you’ll soon find out how straightforward and satisfying it is.
Kingsbarns is a little coastal town near where I grew up. I spent hours as a child playing in the rockpools there. The blue green and white pattern reminds me of waves breaking on the rocky shore. But maybe I’m just getting nostalgic with a baby of my own on the way!

Again, if you’re interested, head over to our Ravelry Group to find out more! It's available to test in three different sizes. If you can't access Ravelry at the moment due to its new format, drop us an email by clicking the mail icon at the bottom of our homepage.

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