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SWEATERS

Claudia Krisniski
59 Spring Road
Hudson NY 12534
(518)828-4554



 

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PATTERNS

 

Yarn & Pattern Packs


Mossy Vine Cabled Sweater and Sweater-Hat
 



Mossy Vine Cabled Sweater & Sweater-Hat Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a top-down, saddle shoulder sweater modularly and in the round. A sweater-hat pattern, made in exactly the same way, is included. Offered in 8 sizes from 38" to 66" finished chest, using Cacscade 220
at 6 sts=1" gauge:

....$12.00



Mossy Vine Cabled Sweater

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Faroe Island Vine
Cardigan & Hat



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Faroe Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a Faroe sweater untraditionally in the round, seamlessly, with traditional easy-to-remember pattern stitch. Includes FAROE VINE HAT pattern for gauge swatching and complete instructions for COVERED STEEK cardigan finish Offered in 12 sizes from 36" to 69" finished chest, using
Dale HEILO
  at 6 sts=1" gauge:
....$12.00







Faroe Vine CARDIGAN


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Faroe Island Vine
Sweater  & Hat




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Faroe Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a Faroe sweater untraditionally in the round, seamlessly, with traditional easy-to-remember pattern stitch. Includes FAROE VINE HAT pattern for gauge swatching. Offered in 12 adult sizes from 36" to 69", OR 10 children's sizes from newborn to size 12  using Dale HEILO 
at 6 sts=1" gauge.
ADULT SIZES ...$12.00
 CHILD SIZES...$12.00





Faroe Vine PULLOVER


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Faroe Island Broken Root Sweater & Hat




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Faroe Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a Faroe sweater untraditionally in the round, seamlessly, with traditional easy-to-remember pattern stitch. Includes BROKEN ROOT HAT pattern for gauge swatching. Offered in 12 adult sizes from 38" to 60", OR 10 children's sizes from newborn to size 12  using Dale HEILO 
at 6 sts=1" gauge:.

ADULT SIZES...$12.00
 CHILD SIZES...$12.00




Faroe Broken Root Sweater



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Faroe Island Blossom Sweater & Hat



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Faroe Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a Faroe sweater untraditionally in the round, seamlessly, with traditional easy-to-remember pattern stitch. Includes BLOSSOM HAT pattern for gauge swatching. Offered in 12 adult sizes from 38" to 60", OR 10 children's sizes from newborn to size 12  using Dale HEILO 
at 6 sts=1" gauge.
ADULT SIZES...$12.00
 CHILD SIZES...$12.00





Faroe Blossom Sweater


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Lusekofte In The Woods
Sweater & Hat


Tunic length pictured.


Nordic Knitting Retreat Pattern

Knit a Nordic sweater in the round, seamlessly, with traditional licing, reindeer and pine tree charts. Includes LICE IN THE WOODS hat pattern for gauge swatching. Offered in 12 sizes from 38" to 60" finished chest, and 2 lengths, using
Dale HEILO
  at 6 sts=1" gauge:
....$12.00




Lusekofte In The Woods


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Seagull Ganseyand (gauge) Hat

Gansey Knitting Retreat Pattern

This traditional gansey pattern, with both chart and word explanations,  sports welts, saddle/shoulder strap, gussets, and features an original stitch pattern mimicking seagulls in flight. Includes gauge hat  pattern! Optional button finish.  Sizes 38 to 56" finished chest. Gauge of 5 sts=1", uses Cascade 220 wool,  Ecco merino wool, or Cascade 220 SUPERWASH wool. This 16 page, fully explained pattern is a perfect gansey for beginners..$12.00

 

Seagull Gansey 


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Celtic Plait Aran



Aran Knitting Retreat Pattern

Easy-to-use pattern format, especially for beginners, including adjustable instructions and full sized charts. Gauge of 4.5 sts=1".  Suggested yarn: Peace Fleece or Lamb's Pride Worsted. Basic Size: adult 56" finished. A perfect circular Aran for beginners...$12.00


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PERCENTAGE SWEATER METHODS

PATTERNS

KITS

Percentage Raglan Sweater
Circular and Seamless

 

Plot a seamless sweater from ANY yarn with ANY size circular needles for ANY size.....$5.00

 

 Percentage Cardigan Sweater
knit in one piece

 

Plot a seamless cardigan sweater with modified set-in sleeve worked in one piece from ANY yarn with ANY needles for ANY size.....$5.00

 

SWEATERS WORKED 
IN THE ROUND

 

 

 

Icelandic PLUS! Flecks and  Diamonds 

  

All over flecking and three-color edgings decorate the body of this yoke sweater worked in three colors in bulky wool. The neck is short-rowed shaped for a perfect fit. Gauge 3 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky or Cascade 128 Tweed. Finished chest measurements: 
58" through 74"........$5.00

 

Smilla's Sweater

 

Seamlessly worked from the bottom up. This roomy, easy to wear bell shaped tunic length sweater features snug shoulders and neck;  yoke styling, a turtleneck (or optional crew) collar and circular knitting techniques.  Gauge of 2.75 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Alpaca Boucle. Sizes small ( 46" finished) to xxlarge (64" finished).....$5.00

 

Ribbed Raglan

A circularly knit raglan sweater with an easy to remember stitch pattern sized for adults. Sizes 38 through 58. Gauge of 4.5 sts=1". Suggested yarns: Lamb's Pride Worsted or Peace Fleece.....$5.00 

 

Wide Ribbed Raglan

A circularly knit raglan sweater with an easy to remember stitch pattern sized for adults. Sizes 38 through 58. Gauge of 3.75 sts=1". Suggested yarns:  Lamb's Pride  Bulky or Cascade 128 Tweed......$5.00 

 

Roll Neck Sweater

 

 Knit a knock-around sweater. A straight body; a roll at the cuffs and neck, and easy raglan shaping make this a perfect pattern for beginning knitters. Gauge of 4 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Peace Fleece, Lamb's Pride Worsted or Peace Fleece. Sizes adult 36"-56"........$5.00

 

Icelandic Flecks and Diamonds 

All over flecking and three-color edgings decorate the body of this yoke sweater worked in three colors in bulky wool. The yoke pattern starts immediately at the underarm area and is done with three colors and diamonds to the neck, which is short-rowed shaped for a perfect fit. Gauge 3 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky or Cascade 128 Tweed.
Sizes adult 34-58........$5.00

 

LB'S English Ribbed Sweater 

This easy-to-knit one color circular sweater in bulky wool will be sure to please anyone wishing a classic look. The simple two round pattern results in fabric with attractive drape. Seamless raglan shaping, and short row neck shaping, provide a wonderful fit. Gauge 3 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky or Cascade 128 Tweed. 
Sizes 38 - 58............$5.00

 

Block Stitch Tunic

 

Knit a "great" one-color sweater with a simple block stitch pattern in heavy worsted wool for keeping warm, dressing down & relaxing. Easy raglan shaping in-the-round makes for effortless finishing. Gauge 4.5sts=1". Suggested Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted. Finished measurements: 
52"- 60"...$5.00

 

 

Adult Sheep-In-The-Round

 

Docile sheep circle the yoke of this easy-to-knit seamless sweater in heavy worsted wool. Fences border the edge of this 4 color yoked sweater with the sheep’s faces finished in duplicate stitch. Gauge of 4 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Peace Fleece or Lamb's Pride Worsted. Finished measurements: 44"- 56"....$5.00

 

CARDIGANS

 

 

Northcott Rib Cardigan
(worked in one piece)


northcott cardigan

Worked seamlessly from hem to shoulders, with the sleeves picked up and knit down in the round to the cuff. Body is worked in a variation of Northcott Rib from the English Isles. Shoulders are a modified drop shape. Gauge 4 sts=1". Suggested yarns: Lamb's Pride Worsted pr Peace Fleeces.
In six sizes for adults from 35"-55" .......
$5.00.

 

CIRCULAR SWEATERS (MOSTLY) WITH DROPPED SHOULDERS THAT ARE WORKED FLAT

 

 


Sailor's Cable Rib CARDIGAN
Vest




Knit in one piece,  with self-rolled edges and optional buttonhole band, this boxy cropped vest is available in 9 sizes
from 34"- 63". Gauge of 5 sts=1" using Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Superwash, Ecco, Heilo or Regal....
$6.00

new!
Meandering Cable CARDIGAN

Vest

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Knit in one piece,  with optional buttonhole band, this tunic sports side slits, is easy and flattering to wear. 9 sizes available from 34"- 63". Gauge of 4.5 sts=1" using Lamb's Pride Worsted or Lush....$6.00

new! Meandering Cable Vest

Knit both flat and circularly, this tunic sports side slits, is easy and flattering to wear. 9 sizes available from 34"- 63". Gauge of 4.5 sts=1" using Lamb's Pride Worsted or Lush....$6.00

 Whitby Gansey

A circularly knit gansey sweater sized for adults and a companion to JR'S GANSEY. Sizes 38 through 58. Uses Cotton Fleece, Ecco, Regal, Cascade 220 or Cascade 220 SUPERWASH wool....$8.00


WHITBY
GANSEY KIT


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BABY LEGGINGS

 

 

 

 

Tips and techniques
Yarn Estimating WorkSheet - calculate how much yarn you will need for any project ..$3.00
Mitten Tips - tricks and techniques for super fitting mittens...$3.00
Sock Tips - tricks and techniques for super fitting , short row heel socks...$3.00