Sundara: May 2010 Archives
Pattern: Amelia by Laura Chau
Yarn: Sundara Yarn ASM in Sour Apple, 4.8 skeins
Needles: US 6
Finished Size: 34"
Pattern Modifications:
1) Knit entire body on size 6 needles to eliminate the flair at the bottom.
2) Started the waistband 8" from the bottom of the sweater so that it falls at my natural waist.
3) Put buttonholes every 8 garter ridges the entire length of the sweater.
4) Added 2" length to the arms and body.
5) Knit for an additional 1.5" before beginning neckline shaping to bring the neckline up; started neckline shaping at the point when the raglan shaping and neckline shaping would end at the same time.
6) Added grosgrain ribbon trim to finish the button band.
Notes: This was my first Sundara Yarn project. Aran Silky Merino is so luxurious to knit with, and I enjoyed this project tremendously. I couldn't be happier with the finished sweater.
Pattern: Frosting by Thayer Preece
Yarn: Sundara Yarn ASM in Blooming Fuchsia, 2.5 skeins
Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm
Finished Size: 42" in diameter
Pattern Modifications: I cast on about twice as many stitches as called for in the original, to make an extra wide version.
Notes: The extra width made it especially cuddly and warm for traveling in cooler climates
Pattern: Vancouver Fog Mitts by Jen Balfour
Yarn: Sundara Yarn ASM in Black over Violet
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm
Pattern Modifications: added four stitches to make a little larger
Notes: More information available on Ravelry
Pattern: Abalone by Beata Jezek
Yarn: Sundara Yarn ASM in Wild Blueberries (3 skeins)
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm
Finished Size: Designed for a 36" bust
Pattern Modifications: I added a few inches both in width and length from the original dimensions to fit my measurements. I also did two fewer rows of garter stitch on the edging.
Notes: Even with adding both length and width, I was still able to knit this sweater out of only 3 skeins of ASM (although, I used every last bit)-- a great project for using limited yardage!
Pattern: Bliss by Melissa Wehrle
Yarn: Sundara Yarn DK silky cashmere in a Limited Edition colorway (240 yards)
Needles: US 7 / 4.5mm
Finished Size: 50 inches in breadth, 23 inches in height
Pattern Modifications: Repeated right side of chart for left side of the shawl.
Notes: I sent this to my mother for her birthday and she loved it.
Pattern: Deciduous Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in Emerald Over Charcoal
Needles: US 5 / 4 mm
Finished Size: Large
Notes: More details available on Ravelry
Knit and Photographed By: Emily
Pattern: Wandering Moor Shawl by Celeste Glassel
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Fingering Merino Cashmere in a Limited Edition colorway (about 3/4 of a skein)
Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm
Finished Size: Small
Notes: Fingering Merino Cashmere knit up beautifully and is incredibly soft!
Knit By: Megan
Photographed By: Sarah
Pattern: Mary Jane from the Twist Collective
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Merino in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US 5 for the body, US 3 for the ribbing
Finished Size: 32"
Pattern Modifications: Eliminated the puffed sleeves.
Notes: Knit with 4" of negative ease for a body hugging fit.
Knit and Photographed By: NutmegOwl
Pattern: Ishbel Beret by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US 3 and US 7
Finished Size: Medium- but less "slouchy"
Pattern Modifications: I used a picot turning edge on the brim to add some visual interest, then repeated the vine lace pattern for the minimum amount of repeats for the medium size, per the pattern notes. The result is a beret with some, but not to much "slouch".
Notes: The semi-solid colorway gives it a depth unachievable with a solid yarn. Sock yarn is perfect for berets and hats- it has bounce, and blocks wonderfully over a large dinner plate.
Pattern: My Maiden Voyage by Aura
Yarn: Sundara Yarn FSM in "Caramel Apple"
Needles: US 6
Finished Size: 80" x 16"
Notes: This was my first design and I wanted it to be memorable, so I chose a gorgeous yarn to do it. The pattern is almost entirely charted, but the charts have been broken up to make it very easy on the knitter. It can be knitted in either one piece with slightly different ends, or it can be knitted in 2 half's and then grafted. Instructions for both are included in the pattern. A very simple crochet edging is added to both ends of the stole.
Pattern: Dipped Infinity Scarf by Laura Chau
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sock Yarn in Limited Edition colorways
Needles: US 8 (5mm)
Finished Size: 7 inches in height, 43 inches in circumference
Pattern Modifications: Cast on fewer stitches than called for in pattern (200), and knit fewer sections/ color changes than called for in pattern (pattern calls for 8 different colors, while I only used 5)
Notes: None, other than I love the colors!
Knit and Photographed By: MariannePattern: Lotus Blossom Tank (Interweave Knits, Summer 2006)
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Silk in "Graphite"
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm)
Finished Size: 33.75"
Pattern Modifications: I followed Licketyknits' modifications exactly
Notes: My stockinette gauge was close to 6 stitches per inch. The pattern calls for 5.5, but I knit this a bit tighter at account for growing and stretching of the silk, and it fits perfectly.
Pattern: Milkweed by Laura Chau
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Merino in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US #9
Finished Size: 22.5" deep at center x 64" wingspan
Pattern Modifications:
1) Sport weight yarn instead of fingering as used in pattern.
2) Used size E beads in between yarnovers on last chart.
Pattern: Gaenor by Corrina Ferguson
Yarn: Sundara Yarn FSM in a Limited Edition colorway. Used most of one skein
Needles: US 7 / 4.5mm
Finished Size: 25" x 72" blocked
Pattern Modifications: 16 increase repeats, then 1 middle repeat without increases, then 16 decrease repeats.
Notes: This pattern benefits from the beautiful sheen and drape of this yarn.
Knit and Photographed By: "Doodlesknit" (Ravelry name)
Pattern: Ingenue from Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard
Yarn: Sundara Yarn ASM in a Limited Edition colorway, 5 skeins
Needles: circular 5mm needles.
Finished Size: The project used the pattern's 3rd size ( 37 1/4") but my personal gauge brought it down to an effective 36".
Pattern Modifications:
1) I added lots of length to the body because I'm tall and I like the bottom of my sweaters to sit on the hip.
2) I made the sleeves full length and didn't flare them as much.
Notes: I loved seeing the textured stitch pattern on the collar so much I did more repeats to show off the yarn and have the collar sit up more dramatically. The yarn was so beautiful to work with, and the gentle colour shading is gorgeous. I alternated skeins throughout. I think it is really shown to advantage in Wendy Bernard's design.
Knit and Photographed By: Esther
Pattern: Ishbel by Ysolda Teaque
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Fingering Silky Merino in Cactus Flower, 1 skein
Needles: 3.25mm
Finished Size: Made size small
Pattern Modifications: Added beads to a crocheted edging that wasn't in the pattern.
Knit and Photographed By: Aurélie
Pattern: Shifting Sands Scarf
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Merino in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US 6
Finished Size: 70” long and 6” wide
Pattern Modifications: no fringe
Notes: The scarf was designed for variegated yarn and it is a great pattern to learn cabling without a needle.
Knit and Photographed By: Jenn
Pattern: Herbivore
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US 6 / 4.0 mm
Finished Size: 16" from cast on along center stitch, 75" wingspan along cast off edge
Notes: This pattern is really intuitive to knit, once you get a few rows into it. The extra corners in this triangular shawl are interesting in a modern, geometric kind of way and help keep the shawl on your shoulders. The sections of stockinette paired with diagonal lines of twisted ribbing really play up the color and quality of the yarn--it's simple and elegant at the same time. A great use for one skein of sock yarn.
Knit and Photographed By: Kimberly
Pattern: Aeolian Shawl from Knitty
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Fingering Silky Merino in "Wine"Needles: 3.0mm
Finished Size: 48" by 30"
Pattern Modifications: Stockinette portion to 219 stitches instead of the Yucca chart, same as pattern for one final agave chart and the edge charts.
Knit and Photographed By: Luba
Pattern: Gail (aka Nightsongs) by Mawe Lucky/Jane Araujo
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Silk Lace in a Limited Edition colorway, about 700 yards
Needles: US 2½ / 3.0 mm
Finished Size: 70" across, 30" deep
Pattern Modifications: added extra pattern repeats and used beads along the edging
Knit and Photographed By: Meri
Pattern: Paletot Point de Broderie Anglaise by Dany EdanYarn: Sundara Yarn DK Silky Cashmere in "Graphite", 4 skeins
Needles: US 4/3.5mm circular needles
Finished size: Adult XS size - 16" across the bottom, 19" from neck to the bottom, 17" sleeve length
Pattern Modifications:
1) Made much smaller size with less stitches.
2) Instead of doing garter stitches up to the chest level, I only did 22 rows of garter and switched to the rabbit lace pattern.
Note:I knitted the body in one piece and sleeves in the round. The original pattern is in French, and I posted the English translation on my project page with the designer's permission. DK silky cashmere is so very soft and light but warm. My favorite!
Knit and Photographed By: Kim
Pattern: Aeolian Shawl by Elizabeth Freeman from the Spring 2009 KnittyYarn: Sundara Yarn Silk Lace in "Bronzed Sienna"
Needles: KnitPicks Harmony US #2/2.75mm circular
Finished Size: length down the center = 28"; width at widest point 40" but it's been off the wires for months
Pattern Modifications: I did 10 yucca repeats, 1 agave repeat, the final agave section and then the edging.
Notes: Copied from Ravelry
Knit and Photographed By: Ann
Pattern: Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in "Orchid" and a Limited Edition colorway.
Needles: US0 and US2
Finished Size: Medium
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in "Orchid" and a Limited Edition colorway.
Needles: US0 and US2
Finished Size: Medium
Notes: This pattern only used a tiny bit of sock yarn -- 28g of the main color (the green) and 19g of the contrast color - making it perfect for leftovers, or multiple matching pairs of mitts. I love the yarn so much and, as usual, it was great to knit with!
Knit and Photographed By: Kate
Pattern: Daybreak by Stephen WestYarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in "Marigold" and "Robin's Egg"
Needles: US 3
Finished Size: Medium
Pattern Modifications: I didn't change a thing!
Notes: The shawl took much more of the second color (the Robin's Egg) than anticipated. I used all but a few yards of it, and about 3/4 of the Marigold.
Knit and Photographed By: JenniferPattern: Faith from Kim Hargreaves's Heartfelt - The Dark House Collection
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in a Limited Edition colorway
Needles: US 4/3.5mm
Finished Size: 34"
Pattern Modifications:
1) Full length sleeves without the puff detail.
2) Evenly spaced the buttonholes.
Notes: According to the pattern schematic, the narrowest part of the sweater is at the joining of the peplum to the upper part of the sweater. I set that at my natural waist, although the pictures in the pattern book show it worn more loosely.
Knit and photographed by: Sonali
Pattern: Lacy Baktus
Yarn: Sundara Yarn sock yarn in "Cerulean Seas"
Needles: US 3
Finished Size: 70 stitches at the widest point
Notes: I increased to 70 stitches before beginning the decreases and had a fair bit of yarn leftover.
