Just about a year ago, we brought the amazing Harrisville Designs Nightshades to fibre space. Last month, Andrea Mowry released a new pattern in this yarn – Ginny. It’s the perfect snugly winter cardigan!
Ginny
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
Worn open: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)(55, 59, 63, 67)”/89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5)(140, 150, 160, 170) cm
Worn closed: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64)”/81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
Recommended ease is 2-6”/5-15 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34” bust.
Materials:
YARN REQUIREMENTS
DK (100g/250 yds/228 m) – See NOTES (pg. 3) if substituting yarn.
448 (492, 534, 587, 630)(689, 738, 800, 840) g
1121 (1230, 1335, 1467, 1575)(1721, 1845, 2000, 2100) yds
1025 (1125, 1220, 1341, 1440)(1574, 1687, 1829, 1921) m
Due to the nature of the airy, woolen spun yarn used in this pattern, I noticed that testers using a worsted spun yarn ended up needing more yardage. If you choose to substitute a worsted spun yarn, you may need more yarn to finish your sweater. I recommend purchasing at least 1 extra skein.
SUGGESTED YARN
Harrisville Nightshades (100 g/250 yds/228 m)
5 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8, 9) skeins Last Call
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing & Collar: US 5/3.75 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs).
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 1 needle size for the ribbing/collar.)
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (8), locking stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders
GAUGE
19.75 sts & 29 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles.
Measured over stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking.
About Nightshades
Nightshades is truly unique pairing a rich black wool with a hint of color, creating a shadowy blend that will produce a garment unlike any other. It’s a super special woolen-spun American Cormo & wool yarn!
In the words of the dyer:
nightshades was inspired by the deep shadows that dance on your ceiling at night. Sometimes sleeplessness can bring about unexpected inspiration. At HD, we think, live, breathe, and sometimes dream in color ratios. Thus began the journey to create a palette that celebrates the strange beauty of night.
the nightshades collection includes a series of 7 patterns designed by Whitney Hayward that captures the dreamlike qualities of the deep, shadowy color duos to produce wearable yet artful garments that are the perfect compliment to any winter wardrobe.
Yarn Details:
nightshades is a 3-ply DK weight, woolen-spun yarn with a shadowy play with color
- 100% Wool, made and milled in the United States – 80% Wool / 20% Cormo
- 3.53 oz / 100 g
- 250 yards / 229m
- 22 stitches over 4 inches on US size 4-6 (3.5-4mm) needles
- $21
