Handy Kitty

Go-to Spring/Summer outfit: 

Knit lace sweater + blue jeans + Converse Chuck 

My new design Agnes knit sweater is here! 

Get your knit pattern on ravelry :)

Agnes is a classic round yoke sweater with an easy shape and a contemporary vibe. Its lacy leaf motifs add detail and contrast, and the split sides create a flattering shape for this no-sew design. 

Size Woman’s size S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL, shown in pictures is size S. 

Chest: 

93-102-110-119-130-136 cm, 36½-40-43½-46¾-51-53½”

Length: 54-56-58-60-62-64 cm, 21¼-22-22¾-23¾-24½-25¼”

Hello Emma, 

First of all, I’m glad that you got my book. I hope this will be your little handbook to accompany you on the journey into to the knitting world. :)

To answer your question: the knit gauge given in the beginning of the book, 20 sts x 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm, is for the particular cotton yarn that I knitted with in this book. Your own knit gauge depends on the yarn and needles that you’re using, and the tension of your own hand knitting. You can read more about knit gauge, which is an important part of knitting, on P.14 in the book. 

Regarding the knit chart for each square in the book, the number of rows shown in a chart is not necessarily the same as the number of rows that you are going to knit. The actual number of rows to knit for a perfect square, if that’s what you want, is affected, again, by your choice of yarn and gauge. 

And, you may want to continue to knit after getting a square, to practice more of the pattern stitch. There is no limit to how many rows that you can knit here. The squares are for learning and practicing, I wouldn’t worry too much about how it comes out (it may even become a rectangle :D), as long as I’m doing it right and getting a hang of the pattern.

To sum it up, the number of rows in a knit chart is for your reference only, you don’t have to follow them literally. 

Finally, for you to learn how to work the different stitches from this book, as long as you have a knit gauge that is suitable for your choice of yarn and needle, the knit tension is not important here.

Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares

For Beginners and Up, a Unique Approach to Learning to Knit 

Paperback: 144 pages

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (February 16, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1250069955

My first knit book is here! :D 

Learn how to knit with my step-by-step tutorials that will take you from the simplest knit and purl stitches to the very fancy lace and Fair-Isle knitting. Plus fun and cute projects at the end. :) 

This is a great DIY handbook for you to begin your journey in the world of knitting. 

Dreaming about spring... What better time than now to begin your spring knitting?

Hello spring! 

Winter beauty 

Harvest Sweater

It’s been a while ago when I started the design for this chunky knit sweater, but now I’ve finally finished it! It is officially my favorit winter knit, that goes with everything from a leather moto jacket to a classic trench. The slightly longer hem is perfect for leggings or a pair of skinny jeans. It’s so warm and cozy, I don’t even need a scarf anymore. :) 

More than ever, nature is my biggest inspiration! 

Hi Jenni, thanks for purchasing my Dagmar pattern. The wrap that you do at the end of each short row is wrapped around the next st on your left needle, which is in turn transferred back to the left needle, so the wrap itself is not a stitch on your needle, you don't have to do anything with it :) the only function of the wrap is to avoid a hole in the fabric where your turn and work on next row. 

This video here shows you exactly how you do it! :)