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Hi guys! How about you get back , relax and enjoy a What's Hot on Ravelry post? 1, 2, 3, GO!!

FO: Wispy cardigan

Raveled Here!

Pattern source: Wispy cardigan by Hannah Fettig (Knitbot)

Yarn: Malabrigo Lace in colorway Verde Esperanza

Size made: 34"

Hi guys! Finally, this cardigan is done! It sat in the knitting basket for a long time, went to Europe, was worked on 2 rows at a time... but after much efforts and numerous hiatuses, I finally can wear my Wispy cardigan!

I only have good words about this cardigan. The construction in ingenious and clever, the fit is amazing and the cardigan is just so easy to make! Don't let the lace weight yarn scare you: with US #6, it goes way faster than you think! And the yarn... a dream to knit with and so many colored possibilities! Thank you Hannah for this wonderful design!

Random : I feel like knitting

Hi guys!

What a week! After releasing a pattern (thanks for all your great comments!), working at my regular job, and running some errands, I found little time to knit. And at one point, all I wished to do was stay at home, alone and knit! 

The weather wasn't helping either. We had some fresh and frisky nights in Montreal this week, and I feel like knitting something cozy! 

Let me tell you how I usually plan my knitting (I think that with my one-pattern-a-month challenge, you guys know I like to plan things out!). On the needles I always have some designs that I keep at home, a mindless knitting project for the transit or knit nights (usually something I plan on knitting for a long time. There is so many beautiful designs out there!). Unfortunately, my transit/knit nights project is done (more on that later!) and I think I know exactly which one I want to knit next. Something said cozy and quick to knit! Aidez from Cirilia Rose...

New Design : Zébulon

4.00$ US

Finished measurements

Length at center back: 30 inches; Width: 75 inches

Yarn
1 skein of Skein Yarns Vintage Lace (Lace / 2 ply, 70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere 876 yards)

Needles
US4 / 3.50 mm, 40” or longer circular needles Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
34 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Kristen from Skein yarns is having a shop update on Friday, September 2nd (Australia time, so it will still be September 1st here). She will add lots of Vintage Lace, so make sure to check her Etsy shop because her yarns are bought quick quick quick! I am so happy Kristen asked me to design something with her yarn: just wait when you hold it and pet it...

Hey! But wait... let me take a closer look... yeah, you're right, it's not September 1st yet! Wow, a 2 days early pattern release? Awesome! Well, let me explain... Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to release the pattern until Sunday September 4th, and I hate to be overdue, and I was so excited to release the pattern that meh! why not release it early? It's way more fun this way!

Last but not least... how do you feel about buy print patterns?...

Random : Secret projects keep coming

Secret projects are two-faced. The happy face is that they are really exciting and they always mean that you get either published or mentioned somewhere. The sad face is you can not talk about them until they get released.

But today, I can show the two faces of a secret project. I'm starting to work on a secret project, which means ssshhhh. Let's just say that the lovely Dani from Lioness Arts ask me to knit something. I am also seeing one of my design released Wednesday, August 24th in the Fall Issue 2011 of the Knitcircus magazine! Stay tuned....

On the needles : Aubépine

Hi guys! What? 3 posts in 3 days? I told you, I am THAT motivated! And since my pattern Zébulon will be ready for September 1st, I thought I could already start the pattern to be released on October 1st (see my self given challenge...). I don't want to spoil it too much, but let's just say that Aubépine won't be a cowl, a shawl nor a hat. Yes, it'll be bigger... And just look at this yarn. When I received this package from Kristen over at Skein Yarns, I was more than thrilled! Her Merino/Silk (colorway Raku) is just to die for. Is it possible to fall in love with a yarn?

What's Hot: Ravelry (23)

It's hot hot hot and it has just been listed on Ravelry! Every week or so, I show you the finest recently added patterns on Ravelry! Don't worry if you've missed it! Click on the image and queue it! Please note that all the images are not mine. They belong to the designer. You may need a Ravelry account (free!) to view the pattern profile

Hi guys! Wow, 2 posts in 2 days? Yes, I am that motivated! I don't know, having a FO to show you, lots of new projects on the needles and looking forward to Fall make me want to blog more! And here is your treat: a much much much over due issue of What's Hot on Ravelry!