Darling Of A Dress

December 7, 2019Challenge, Handmade, Information, Knit, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, Passion, Photography, Yarn, Wool, Cotton1 Comment

Yes Darling of a Dress one could say …I think this one gave me the most trouble in a while. To the point where I knit it twice.

First one in fingering weight it is to fit a 2 to 3 year old… brought it to work. Some said that is more for at 18 month old… Ohhhhh noo.

So off to the dying pot to make same colour in Dk weight and start over again.. Lol so I thought great I’ll have it knit up in no time…

Except…. something just did not work out well. tTe sleeves just did not fit in with the arm opening. Opening was to big and yes that in both dresses… Yuck what am I doing wrong was my question. I just could not concentrate on this one… something is not going well.

Have you ever thought… Nooo what is going on with me? why am I not getting this..

Well honestly so far this has not happen to me many times in my knitting lifetime lol.

So I looked at the written pattern and the chart…OHHHHHHH NOOOOO this is not the same..

Time to modified the arms and made it work.

Now for the pattern, it really is a beautiful dress and I love knitting Drops Designs pattern. Never really had a problem with them. But this one I am so glad it is done.

Fall Cover Up

September 11, 2019Handmade, Information, Knit, KnitswissYarn, Knitting Blog, knitwear, Passion, Photography, Stricken, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Just finished this quick cover up Poncho for Chloe. I hope this will fit her for some time. A thank You for a helping hand. Chloe’s “Grosi” is always so ready to help me in need. Thanks for being a friend.

This pattern is called Robin Poncho. You too can purchase this on Ravelry for your self. Or download on her blog http://www.mukicrafts.com as far as I know…

I had been given 5 skeins of yarn called “Sugar Baby Stripes” by Mary Maxim. Only used 2.5 for the size 6. Great yarn for this kind of job.

KnitswissYarns

January 23, 2018HanddyedYarn, Handmade, Information, Knit, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, Passion, Personal, Wool, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

KnitswissYarns. Fingering Weight 50%Merino wool & 50% Silk

Just posting some of the Fingering weight yarn in 50% Merino Wool and 50% Silk under

” KnitswissYarns Figering Weight”

If you are looking for a nice soft yarn perfect for knitting a Shawl, Scarf as well they are great if you are working multiple colour projects. I have a view colours left with 2 – 3 skeins. The rest is one skeins only for now. Hope to have a bigger selection in 2-3 skeins with same colours soon again.

I am happy to ship them to you too but would have to charge a shipping fee.

Have a look on the top of my site for the “KnitswissYarns Fingering Weight” all skeins available to buy are listed there. Just give me a text if you are interested in any.

Happy knitting and thanks for visiting

:-))) Jacqueline

Eggli Vest

November 19, 2017May 16, 2018Crafts, Fall Fashion, Handmade, Information, Knit, Knitswissyarns, Knitting, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Passion, Photography, Stricken, Wool2 Comments

With excitement and happiness can I tell you that my latest pattern called

“Eggli Vest”

has been published and is available for you too to knit know.

As you all probably have been noticing in all my latest patterns there is always a cable pattern somewhere knit into the design.

You guessed right if you said “she loves cables”

The Eggli Vest has also been knit with my own yarn

“KnitswissYarn”

5-7 skeins of Sport Weight depends on the size you are knitting it. Yarn only sold directly through contacting me here on the blog or at knitswiss@gmail.com

Pattern is available in several sizes. Eggli Vest

The “Eggli Vest” has been published in the latest “A Needle Pulling Thread” magazine Issue #17. You are able to download the pattern if you can’t get the magazine by clicking on the link above.

As Carla the publisher of the magazine indicates:

“The Eggli Vest is a one of the most versatile vest in a long time, wearing it upside down will give it a different look and it’s the same vest! A little cable for interest and structure, and I-cord cast off for that final touch of class.”

Pictures have been taken by Carla “A Needle Pulling Thread” for this magazine…..

Carla “I had a lot of fun too…;-)))”

Thanks for the wonderful opportunity

The Shawl Pin designed by my good friend Ave is a very talented wood burning Artist. I have many items like buttons, shawl /hair pins, etc available. For more info contact me through by commenting.

Pinwheel Cardigan – Gift

April 21, 2016April 26, 20161, Family, Handmade, Knit, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Kntiing Blog, Life, Memory, Passion, Personal, Photography, Switzerland, YarnLeave a Comment

File 2016-03-06, 1 20 46 PM — Pinwheel cardiagn vor Elean knit with JoJoland yarn

Fun easy to knit and use up any yarn and make it YOURS! So really just have fun with this cardigan and use any yarn you have …start the knitting I tell you for sure you will love it too. In mine I used up some JoJoland yarn and some really stretchy yarn, sooorrry have no idea what it is anymore for the second peachy one.

File 2016-03-10, 11 08 22 AM — Pinwheel Cardigan knit with a very streachy yarn and sadly I have no lables with this one anymore.

When You read this I am already in Switzerland and I need some gifts for Leonnie and Elena..smiles yes you girls :-). So in need of new once…. here you are hope you love them as much as the last once.

File 2016-03-10, 11 08 56 AM — Modified this one a bit by the sleeves. Instead of increasing at usual spots I decreased on each side by fornt of sleeves. Really love this modification

Spaß einfach so los zu stricken und die Verwendung von Garn für diese Jacke sin einfach unergänzlich! Also wirklich nur Spaß habe ich mit dieser Strickjacke…auch Du wirst daran freude finden! Für die einte Jacke hatte ich Wolle von JoJoland benutzt ja Resten davon aber wie schoen die geworden ist. Leider haben keine Ahnung was für Wolle ich hatte für die Zweite.

Wenn ihr dies liest bin ich bereits in der Schweiz auf Besuch und ich brauchte einige Geschenke für Leonnie und Elena..lächelt ja ihr Mädels :-) anscheinend gefiel diese Jacke euch zweien so gute. Doch auch ihr seit am wachsen und groesser werden, so braucht man neue Sachen …. Hoffe Ihr zwei habt freude daran.

Friendship Blanket Shrug gets Published

February 18, 20161, Cardigan, Creative Festival, Fashion, Handmade, Information, Knit, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, Memory, Passion, Personal, Photography, Stricken, Yarn, Wool, Cotton4 Comments

Very excited to announce being published in

A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine, May 31. 2016 issue!

Thank you very much for this opportunity!

You can see my creation “Friendship Blanket Shrug” on the Cover.

Pattern is available on pages 68 and 69.

I will be posting the pattern on Ravelry once the magazine is off the shelves for you to download.

You will be able to purchase the Magazine at Chapters and at the Creative Festival in April 2016 where the Friendship Blanket Shrug will be

Sehr erfreut bin ich schon mein Strickmuster “Friendship Blanket Shrug” ist im

“A Needle Pulling Thread” Heft, Ausgabe von dem 31. Mai 2016 veröffentlicht worden!

Vielen Dank für diese Gelegenheit!

Ihr könnt die “Freundschaft Blanket Schal” auf der Titelseite sehen und Muster ist auf Seite 68. vorhanden. Werde das Muster bei Ravelry hinein legen sobald das Magazin von den Regalen ist. Du kannst das Heft bei Chapters und im April 2016 bei Creative Festival kaufen wo der Shrug auch zum sehen ist.

Remembering Grandma “Grosi”

January 13, 2016Handmade, Information, Knit, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Passion, Personal, Photography, Winter Season, Yarn, Wool, Cotton3 Comments

Remembering Grandma “Grosi”

So working on another pattern …So far it looks like a lot of bubbles but they will smooth out once soaked and blocked. With two skeins of my KnitswissYarns in Sport weight this should be a nice baby carseat blanket.

Will just have to see and wait about a week or so ….pattern will available within the next view weeks too.

Erinnerung an das “Grosi”

Ein weiteres Muster das ich entwerfe …so weit sieht es recht gut aus, mit einer Menge von “Bubbles”. Das wird sich dann schon legen wenn die Decke durchnässt und gespannt ist. Mit zwei Stränge meiner KnitswissYarns in 100% Superwash Merino

100% Superwash Merino Sock weight yarn KnitswissYarns — 100% Superwash Merino Sport weight yarn
KnitswissYarns

Sport weight sollte dies ein schöne Baby Kindersitz Decke werden.

Hoffe diese Decke fertig zu haben etwa in einer Woche oder so ….Muster wird dann auch innerhalb der nächsten paar Wochen erhältlich sein.

Winter has arrived here in the North of Toronto

One Of My Favourite Yarn

January 6, 2016crochet, Handmade, Information, Knit, knitwear, Passion, Personal, Photography, Wool, Yarn, Wool, Cotton2 Comments

A fabulous yarn to knit or crochet for sure. I this recent project that I just started I using up about 500 gram of Noro Silk Garden. I really love how the colours blend well together. Even though I am using a good 20 different colours in each leftover skein up.

Have a look and can you guess what this will be? I’ll keep you posted soon.

Ein fabelhaftes Garn zum Stricken oder häkeln ist die Noro Wolle schon . Ich habe dieses Projekt erneut aufgefasst. Da ich ungefähr 500 Gramm von verschiedene Knäueln von Noro Silk Garden übrig hatte. Toll ist es schon wie die Farben so wunderschöne zusammen schmiegen. Auch wenn ich mit gut 20 verschiedene Farben Stricke.

Schaut doch schnell und kannst Du sehen was ich da Stricke? Bis bald wieder werde Euch auf dem Laufenden halten bald.

Chalet Wrap

December 24, 2015January 11, 2017Christmas, Crafts, Fall Fashion, Fall Season, Family, Handmade, Holiday Season, Information, Knit, KnitswissYarn, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Passion, Personal, Photography, Shawl, Wool, Yarn, Wool, Cotton2 Comments

Wishing all of You

A very Happy Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year.

Enjoy my New Pattern

Chalet Wrap

Chalet Wrap

This Chalet Wrap is my first pattern published in

“A Needle Pulling Thread“

magazine this past October 2015 in the Anniversary Issue. I am very happy to make this pattern available to all of you

I do ask for you to please link back any knit “Chalet Wrap” pictures you knit up to my blog or on Ravelry under Knitswiss.

Love to see your amazing Hand knit Wrap too.

And many thanks for following y blog and all your comments, visits and likes through the many years of my blog posts.

Hugs and Smiles always

Jacqueline

Nighthawk Bias Scarf

February 14, 2014Fashion, Holiday Season, Information, Knit, Knitting Blog, Personal, Photography, Yarn, Wool, Cotton4 Comments

Nighthawk Bias Scarf

by Americo Original Design Team

I have knit this Nighthawk Bias Scarf once before with only one skein of Americo Original Sedoso

I would say this is one of my favourites.

I decide to knit it in another yarn Americo Original Baby Dehaired Llama from Americo Original.

With only 2 skeins at 100 gram each and a needle size 4.5mm US 7 it knit up in a good time too.

Though for this weight yarn I changed up the pattern just slightly casting on only 61sts….to make it work with the pattern width.

Finished size is: 244cm (8 feet) tip to tip long and 66cm (13inches) wide.

Perfect scarf to fold in half and wrap around neck then pull though loop…or wrap around neck several times for warmth. Then again once wrapped around your neck and having a big long front scarf draped down is just as nice.

Nighthawk Bias-Schal

von Americo Original-Design Team

Ich habe diesen Nighthawk Bias-Schal schon einmal gestrickt mit ” Americo Original-Garn Sedoso” in beige

Doch dieses mall strickte ich es mit “Americo Original-Baby-Lama” in rot

von Americo Original. Mit nur 2 Stränge mit je 100-Gramm und einer Nadelstärke 4,5 mm US 7 strickte ich dises in einer guten Zeit. Obwohl musste ich das Muster etwas änderte um die Massen zu bekommen. Habe nur 61 Maschen angefasst …. um es mit der Musterbreite gleich zu behalten. Fertige Größe ist: 244 cm Spitze zu Spitze und 66cm in der Breite. Perfekter Schal in der Mitte falten und um den Hals wickeln und durch die Schlaufe ziehen …Voila schoen ist er auch

Teen Knitting Is A Huge Trend Today

August 2, 2013August 1, 2013City, Country, crochet, Family, Fashion, Information, Knit, Knitting, Knitting Blog, Life, Nature, Personal, Quilting, Stricken, Thoughts, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

I am so happy to ready this article that my hubby sent me a view days ago. He is always on the look out for me to get new ideas in Knitting, Quilting, Home Decorations, Family, What is the newest Fashion…you name it he will find it for me.

So please have a look at this link I posted here It talks all about YESSS

“Teen knitting is a huge trend today”

And not just with girls…Yes the Boys are realizing they meet the girls if they learn to knit or crochet …how about that for a change….

http://voices.yahoo.com/teen-knitting-internet-has-made-grandmas-hobby-24274.html

(As per this Article and I just picked a view lines that popped for me in this article:)

“Books about teen knitting are flying off the shelves faster than ever before, and high school knitting clubs are popping up everywhere. Unlike many other crafts, knitting is very accessible and satisfying for beginners, which is one reason why teen knitting is suddenly so hip. Teen knitting is most popular with girls, but more and more guys are picking up the hobby too. From stylish and cozy caps to ultra-modern iPod cozies, teen knitting today is about much more than just sweaters.
Teen knitting clubs are a logical offshoot of this new trend. Although knitting is in some ways a solitary activity, being part of a community of knitters is a great way to learn new techniques and get inspiration for new projects. The social aspect of teen knitting is a big reason why it is so popular. A lot of teen knitting is done by boys who want to make unique laptop covers, clothes that are the height of cool, or special gifts that any relative or girlfriend are sure to appreciate. The fact that teen knitting isn’t just a trend among girls really says something about how much gender roles have changed since grandma started making mittens.”

This is just to show you a view I-Pod Cozies that I found looking on the internet…really cool ideas. Some are Knit and some are crochet.

I Pod cozie 3

Yarn Sale At My Work!!! Yehhh

July 31, 2013City, Country, crochet, Events, Fashion, Information, Knit, Knitting, Knitting Blog, Personal, Photography, Quilting, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Ok ladies…

How about this another month of 20% off

from all this great yarn.

2013-02-08 16.15.47 — Yarn Hollow Worsted and DK weight

Need some ideas what to knit or crochet…ohh I have lots of ideas for You!

Let’s say I have always something on my needles or hook. Just need to stop in at “The Yarn Store” and ask what I have in my basket….smile if you know me, You know that basket is always traveling with me and I love to help you anytime!

see You soon….

2013-03-05 19.06.13 — Blanket Shawl in Debbi Bliss …how about that the kit is 20% off too

Can You tell I do not want to count all that Yarnnnn…

rather be knitting it!!!

You can visit us at: http://www.theyarnstore.ca/

and http://www.thequiltstore.ca/

almost forgot the fabric side has 50% off see the website!!!

Fun Fringed Scarf

May 27, 2013Fashion, Information, Knit, Personal, Photography, Stricken, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Fun Fringed Scarf

Not my first pattern I created but the first I am selling to You.

So many great yarns and I am a true believer that we all can have fun with all the different texture of yarns.

So after the “Creative Festival” I thought is was time to use the two yarns

Debbie Bliss Angel” and Sirdar Firefly Metallic together in some fun way. So here I am with

“Fun Fringed Scarf”

simple and easy to knit.

You will need only one skein of Debbie Bliss Angel

and two skeins of Sirdar Firefly Metallic and needle size 4mm

ahhh yes the pattern… available from me just send me a note I hope to have it up on Ravelry soon too or You can buy the pattern at www.theyarnstore.ca for $4.99 we also have the yarn as needed for this pattern.

It also will be photographed for one of the next Creative Festival Booklets…http://www.csnf.com/s13_index.html

How lucky can I be…

Nicht mein erstes Muster das ich entworfen habe doch das Erste das zum Kaufen ist.

So viele tolle Garne und ich bin da voll dabei, dass wir alle Spaß haben dürfen mit all den verschiedenen Texturen von Garnen.

So, nachdem das “Kreative Festival” vorbei war dachte ich, es sei Zeit mit zwei Garnen wie

Debbie Bliss Angel und Sirdar Firefly Metallic etwas zu stricken ….So volia hier is mein

“Fun Fransen Schal” einfach und leicht zu stricken. Dazu brauchts Du nur einen Knäuel von Debbie Bliss Angel und zwei Stränge von “Firefly Sirdar Metalic” und Nadelstärke 4mm ahhh ja das Muster … bei mir erhältlich oder http://www.theyarnstore.ca für $4,99

Jahui dieser Schal wird auch auf einem der nächsten Heften sein von ” Kreative Festival” … Was für eine Ehre ….