Spring 2024 Make-along Intro ~ the Designs!
I’m excited to share all of the styles, color, fit and pricing details for our upcoming make-along with you today. In the video below, I walk you through the yarn, how it is made and by whom, how and where I teach, and design info for all of the styles. There's a lot! After the video, I dive into fit, pricing and color details in the blog post below. If you like, you can peruse all the color options early too!
Just in case you missed my first video, watch that first here!
Access the free knitting workshop here (it's live now, 27 videos tutorials total!)
I teach you everything you need to know to knit or crochet your piece from start to finish in the video tutorials. If these styles feel complicated, not to worry, we got you! Many past participants knit their very first sweater with us. The tutorials are a labor of love that I work so hard on - last season we had 100 videos in total across all the designs! When you join us for a make-along, the videos are yours forever to come back to anytime. Designing, tech editing and testing each pattern takes a small village - especially the sweaters which all include 9 sizes. Along with the video courses, our expert coaches will be there to help you in the moment, when you need it - live on zoom or in our facebook group! When you buy just one kit, you will have access to all 4 of the patterns and their relevant course videos.
You can view all the color options and detailed design photos here. You do not need to have a Dropbox account, nor do you need to join the folder to see the content. Fit, size and pricing details listed out below! If you would like to see exact yarn usage per size for each design, we have that listed on each design's ravelry page, linked below.
Please keep in mind we have two different ways to pay on the site, called Shop Pay and Afterpay. These options allow you to pay in 3-4 interest free increments rather than 100% all at once. There is no extra interest or cost, just an alternative way to pay. I discovered this to be very helpful as a payment method on some of my favorite sites.
Option 1 - The Lotus Sweater by Julia Norris
Knit up in Spun Cloud Light and Wildflower Minis
The Lotus Sweater is a timeless boat neck construction featuring a high-low hem that accentuates the waistline in the front while offering more coverage in the back. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer texture and interest to this otherwise classic, coastal silhouette. Light, airy and breathable, this pullover is the perfect companion for evening walks on the beach and outdoor dining in a light summer breeze.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Lotus Sweater on a wide range of bodies.
Tap the link here to check out the available color combos!
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Measurements:
40 (43.75, 48.5, 52.25, 56)[59.75, 64.5, 68.25, 72]” / 100 (111, 123, 132.5, 142)[152, 164, 173.5, 183] cm finished chest circumference
Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 8-10’’ / 20.5-25.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Smaller sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34’’ / 85 cm chest with 9.75’’ / 24.5 cm of positive ease. Larger sample is shown in a size 5 on a 48” / 120 cm chest with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Size 1: $188
Size 2: $228
Size 3-5: $258
Size 6-7: $278
Size 8-9: $298
Option 2 - Lotus Pillow by Julia Norris
Knit up in Spun Cloud Light and Wildflower Minis
The Lotus Pillow is a companion to the Lotus Sweater and the perfect statement piece for any room in the home that could use a little pop of color and texture! The 16’’ / 40 cm pillow is knit flat in two pieces and then joined together using an applied i-cord binding. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer textural and visual interest. Colorful tassels pull the piece together for a one-of-a-kind home décor item you won’t find anywhere else!
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the beautiful Lotus Pillows out there.
Tap the link here to check out the available color combos!
Sizes: One Size
Finished Size:
Front/Back Panels measure 15.75” square before Applied I-cord Binding. Finished pillow fits a 16’’ / 40 cm square pillow insert. You may want to choose a cover for your pillow insert to match or complement your MC. Click here for more information regarding pillow inserts and colors.
Pricing: $148
Option 3: Frolic Flower Shawl by Amy Small
Crocheted in Wildflower and Waterfall yarns
The Frolic Flower Shawl is a simple crochet pattern designed to be a patchwork of four different flower shapes in a mix of Waterfall and Wildflower yarns! After crocheting all of the flowers, stitch them together in either a triangle shawl or long scarf and wear with love. This idea behind this pattern is to invite you to do your own thing with the flowers and mix and match them how you like. This pattern is ideal for beginner crocheters who would like to improve and take their skills to the next level!
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Frolic Crochet Shawl in the wild.
Tap the link here to check out the available color combos!
Sizes: Variable depending on preferred style
Finished Size:
Shawl: 59” / 150 cm length; 27” / 68.5 cm depth at center
Scarf: 111.5” / 283 cm length; 8”/ 20 cm width at widest point
Pricing: $248
Option 4 - Sunbeam Stripe Sweater by Cheryl Kubat
Knit up in Spun Cloud, Mini Skein Sampler and Wildflower Mini Skein Sampler kits
Last but not least, meet the Sunbeam Stripe Cardi. Let your inner artist run wild with the Sunbeam Stripe Cardi Pattern. It's all about mixing yarns, colors and textures in a way that resonates with you. It's also a whole lot of fun! Scraps of yarn or our Mini Skein Sampler Kits are ideal for this pattern. It's up to you to make it your own! If you've never knit a sweater before, this is just the design to try it out!
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Sunbeam Stripe Sweater on a wide range of bodies.
Tap the link here to check out the available color combos!
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Measurements:
36 (40, 44, 48, 52)[56, 60, 64, 68]” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)[142, 152.5, 162.5, 173] cm finished chest circumference
Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 1-6’’ / 2.5-15 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Samples are shown in a size 2 with B sleeve on a 39’’ / 99 cm chest with 1’’ / 2.5 cm of positive ease, and in a size 3 with Sleeve B on a 49" / 124.5 cm chest with 5" / 12.5 cm of negative ease.
Pricing:
Size 1-4: $258
Size 5-9: $328
For the spring make-along, we'll be giving away a few virtual make-along scholarships to those that are just unable to join in. If you'd like to put your name on the list to be eligible for the scholarship drawing, please fill in this form here.
Lastly, the virtual option will be $88. With this option you get all of these patterns (Lotus Sweater, Lotus Pillow, Frolic Crochet Shawl and Sunbeam Stripe Cardi), the 4 teachable classes to these designs (they're yours forever), Knitting and Crochet 101 video courses, community via zoom, FB and a few, fun special surprises!
That is all she wrote friends! Please reach out with any questions at all and let me know in the comments below what you're thinking of making! We are able to do custom color kits for you if you like - although they will have to be placed on the phone to ensure we have the colors and inventory you would like as we are low on some of our yarns. Join me on Instagram on Saturday, April 13th at 2pm ET to go deep into each design.
The kits go live on Wednesday, April 17th at 10am ET and will be available for one week only. Last time we sold out of many colors within hours, so I encourage you to use this post to help decide early. We have very little in our new Wildflower yarn colors. Then we get knitting and crocheting :)
I CANNOT WAIT!
Biggest Hugs ~ Amy