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.

Fun Day Dyeing Yarn

January 24, 2019Challenge, HanddyedYarn, Handmade, KnitswissYarn, Knitting, Knitting Blog, Passion, Personal, Photography, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

So I had a order for 4 skeins in a very deep plum colour. To be exact, it had to be the same as the top 2 skeins. I am very happy I was able to recreate the same colour and strength in the bottom 4 skeins as I have in the top 2.

Then decided to play around with 4 skeins of Fingering weight in a deep plum but much more with light to dark shades in same skeins. I am in love with this look and can’t wait to see them knit up.

Solar Plexus Vest

September 3, 2018September 2, 2018Cardigan, Challenge, Fall Season, Handmade, Helping Others, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Passion, Personal, Photography, Yarn, Wool, Cotton4 Comments

Solar Plexus Vest

This seasons newest pattern of mine has been published and shown on front cover of “A Needle Pulling Thread” Magazine.

Available at Chapters in store and at my work place.

Solar Plexus Vest has been designed and created for “KnitswissYarns”

As you can see this pattern has been in the works since last winter and as Summer is almost coming to its end and with Fall-Season just around the corner. This stylish and uniquely knit Solar Plexus Vest will be perfect for a little cooler days at home, in office or for your zen moments ajoga classes.

I truly hope to bring a little sunshine to your Season with my “Solar Plexus Vest” pattern.

Enjoy and happy knitting, let me know how you enjoy this pattern please. At this time only available in magazine and there web site. I’ll post it on Raverly once I am allowed to do so.

Your feedback is always welcomed and with the purchas of any of my patterns just like “Solare Plexus Vest” I too will receive half of the $. This will make it possible to keep on desining special fun unique patterns for You to knit. Thank You.

Jacqueline

KnitswissYarns

Ultimate Pocket Purse

April 25, 2018Challenge, Cotton Fabric, Fabric, Handmade, Information, KnitswissYarn, Passion, Personal, Sewing6 Comments

Do You love pockets in Your Purse….I do!

Have a look at all these pockets in this Purse..!

Original pattern is “The Ultimate Sewing bag” and since this bag will not be used for sewing items or taking along notions to classes.

We decided to eliminate the iron pad.

Ok You know what that tells me ….Modifications are in order!

Though truly if you are going to sewing Retreats the “Ultimate Sewing Bag” idea IS a wonderful addition FOR ALL THE NOTIONS.

Here for this Ultimate Pocket Purse I modified the one side to make it the same as the other shorter side and did not add the iron bad to bottom…

I never took the class we have running at the store so …I have to say this is not a beginner project and it did give me some challenges …but I did it…Yehhh so happy about it !!!

You can see I added a special front panel to this bag.

Have printed, yes on fabric sheets a special picture that my friend has created of her dog “Rudy” she wood burned his image on a piece of wood…She called this “Pyrography”

And Voila …all done and hopefully the happy owner will be pleased too…..

Thanks Ave for a wonderful “One Of A Kind” gift you created for my husbands special Birthday!

Entrelac Tutorials

April 17, 2018Christmas, Handmade, Helping Others, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting, Passion, Personal, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

I have put together a view videos in sections so hopefully this will make it easier to knit Your next Entrelac project too. I have still one more video section to do and that would be:

(Base cast on Triangles Part 1 ….)

by clicking on each section below to view video you’ll get redirected to my YouTub Account.

Right Middle Block squares Part 2

Left Edge Triangle Part 3

Left Middle Block Squares Part 4

Right Edge Triangle Part 5

Finals Edge Cast Off Tringle Part 6

Allegra Sunset Shawl

March 20, 2018May 16, 2018Challenge, Events, Fall Season, Family, HanddyedYarn, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, Memory, Passion, Photography, Switzerland / Schweiz, Travel, Traveling, Wool, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Once again Spring is here and I am so pleased to let you know my newest pattern called

“Allegra Sunset Shawl”

This Shawl has a very special memory for me…

Moments spend on the Rhein River with my Mom and Friends. Just being able to enjoy a week of Peace drifting down on the Excellence Allegra….from Basel to Amsterdam….Beautiful Moments

Allegra Sunset Shawl has been published in the latest “A Needle Pulling Thread” magazine Issue #46. It is available at Chapters / Indigo and at my workplace.

Or if you like you can download the pattern here. It will link you to A Needle Pulling Thread web-sight where You can purchase the pattern only.

By doing this I will get paid 50% of the CAD$5.99…smiles hope You like it as much as I do.

Spring Fling Worsted Weight Yarn

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018HanddyedYarn, Handmade, Helping Others, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting, Knitting Blog, Passion, Personal, Stricken, Wool, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

“Spring Fling”

Limited Edition

Worsted Weight Yarn available at Unwind Yarn House

“Spring Fling” Love the feeling I am getting with this colour blend…Spring is in the air…Only available for a limited time

KnitswissYarns Worsted Weight
Yarn is now available at Unwind Yarn House in Newmarket, Ontario

is also a 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage 183 meters / 200 yards
Weight 115 grams / 4 oz
Needle Size: 4-5 mm / US 6-8
Gauge: 20-18 sts to 10cm / 4″
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat

All my KnitswissYarns have been Hand Dyed right here in Canada.

Special care has been taken to eliminate the bleeding of colour. However all Hand dyed yarns can bleed at first view wash. Please wash separately from any other items.

if you use more than one skein for a project I suggest to alternate the skeins at all time
“Spring Fling” I love the feeling I get form this colour combo. Spring is just around the corner…. colour is available only for a short time.

“Clover” in Worsted Weight Yarn

February 27, 2018Canada, HanddyedYarn, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Passion, Personal, Photography, Stricken, Wool, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

“Clover”

Limited Edition

In Worsted Weight Yarn is now available at Unwind Yarn House

“Clover” is a limited edition for specially dyed for this coming 2018 St. Patrick’s Day. Only available for a short time

KnitswissYarns Worsted Weight
Yarn is now available at Unwind Yarn House in Newmarket, Ontario

is also a 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage: 183 meters / 200 yards
Weight: 115 grams / 4 oz
Needle Size: 4-5 mm / US 6-8
Gauge: 20-18 sts to 10cm / 4″
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat

All my KnitswissYarns have been Hand Dyed right here in Canada.

Special care has been taken to eliminate the bleeding of colour. However all Hand dyed yarns can bleed at first view wash. Please wash separately from any other items.

if you use more than one skein for a project I suggest to alternate the skeins at all time

“Clover” has been created for this upcoming St.Patrick’s Day this colour is available only for a short time

KnitswissYarns Exciting News

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018Canada, Challenge, City, Country, Crafts, Events, Handmade, Helping Others, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Memory, Passion, Personal, Yarn, Wool, Cotton1 Comment

I am smiling from cheek to cheek and so is the sun today too. I have some Exciting News to share.

“KnitswissYarns”

Blog had been awarded to be ONE of the

Top 40 Canada Knitting Blogs and Websites

To be listed as part of this knitting community is just absolutely AMAZING.

Congratulations to All Winners.

I say “Thank You” for following me and making

“KnitswissYarns”

be part of a Your wonderful creation too.

YOU ARE MY BEST SUPPORTERS

Lace Collection

January 27, 2018Canada, HanddyedYarn, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Passion, Personal, Photography, Stricken, Wool, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Now available for you too is my KnitswissYarns “Lace Collection” A limited amount of this super fine 100% Superwash Merino yarn is available now here on my blog for you to order.

Click on KnitswissYarns “Lace Collection” at main page and you can see more information on the skeins and colour I have currently available.

One skein will be enough to knit my ‘Swiss Cheese Shrug” published last year.

“RAPSODY” Lace Collection 1 skein available

Have a look at KnitswissYarns “Lace Collection” more colours available there too!

Happy knitting and have some fun in life like I do too

EnJoY ThAt PeRfeCt WeEkEnD ToGeThEr

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

Coffee Shop Wrap

December 9, 2017December 7, 2017Challenge, Christmas, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting, Knitting Fashion, knitwear, Passion, Photography, Shawl, Stricken, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

The colours in this wrap are just perfect for this pattern and guess what I used up all kinds of my left-over scarp yarns…well not really scrap yarn as it is all so wonderful and we never have scrap yarn if you are thinking like me…

I always tend to think what can I make with this little bit of yarn before I go to my perfectly full skeins that are just waiting to be use for

“THAT PERFECT PROJECT”

So if you are like me then you saved up many PERFECTLY amazing yarn and use up the left-over yarns… smiles ….

I did say that I am not going to able to knit up all this yarn and wear it before I am not here anymore….well I decided to start using my So Amazing yarns and knit up something gorgeous. Even If I have to give it to an appreciating person that would wear it….so ok enough of this chabbering…lets get knitting… and designing my next project for January issue….off to work I go.

But here is the info for this fun wrap ….totally love it.

Coffee Shop Wrap by Alexandra Tavel

and the yarn is the best I have to say …smiles my own KnitSwissYarns and all in Fingering 100% Superwash Merino Wool as I said all bits and pices …and needle size 4mm just really love that lose drap to the wrap.

My kind of “The Joker and the Thief”

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017Challenge, Country, Fall Fashion, Family, Fashion, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting, Knitting Fashion, Memory, Personal, Photography, Shawl, Weihnachten, Yarn, Wool, Cotton1 Comment

What am I talking about? You may ask your self…..well it is that the original pattern …

yes a knitting pattern smiles….

“The Joker and the Thief ” is all worked up with many fun and wonderful colours ,gorgeous for sure.

Leave it up to me though,I wanted to see how this pattern by Melanie Berg would look in just one colour. My KnitSwissYarns Fingering Merino Silk I used for this pattern is a very light tone on tone and in the right light will have a hint of purple, though the may colour is dark gray.

Loved the pattern and the distinct row of the 8 stitches add a definite interest to this shawl design. I truly enjoyed knitting this shawl up for my friends Ursi back home…..we enjoyed a truly fun time together in September on our Rhein River holiday.

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.

Deep Plum Colour

September 19, 20171, Challenge, Handmade, Information, Knitswissyarns, Knitting Blog, Passion, Personal, Photography, Yarn, Wool, CottonLeave a Comment

Perfect for this fall Season is this deep Purple plum colour.

I could think of many projects to knit up…if my time would allow it.

Special Order for Carla A. Canonico of
“A Needle Pulling Thread” and KNITmuch.
Carla told me she loves her purples and is looking forward to seeing the once I have dyed for her.

“It has to be the right purple”

I believe it is the one just like the Italian dark Plums. The one we can find in most grocery stores in the past view weeks.
So here are a view skeins dyed and drying up in the last week of summer. Truly love how beautiful they look in the sunshine