Karen Altabef
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Knitting: Pullover
Lucy is a top-down raglan worked in the round with either two yarns combined to make an aran weight or one aran weight held alone. It has some German short rows to aid in the neck shaping and a repeating diamond pattern down the front done in a 1x1 right leaning cable. There is a smaller cable detail on the back as well. The pattern can easily ...
Knitting: Pullover
Needles: US size 4 (3.5mm.) and US size 8 (5mm.) 24in. (60cm.) circular needles for body and US size 8 (5mm.), 7 (4.5mm.), 6 (4mm.), 5 (3.75mm.) and 4 (3.5mm.), all 9-12in. (23-30cm.) for sleeve shaping. Sleeve shaping can be alternatively worked on the US size 8 (5mm.) alone if desired, however sleeve decreases would need to be worked to bring...
Knitting: Pullover
Catherine is a wardrobe staple with a contemporary vibe; a light-weight V-neck, drop shoulder pullover with exposed seams and a rolled neck edge. The body is knit flat from side to side and the neck shaping is completed with short rows. It is meant to be oversized with approximately 6 to 14in. (15-36cm.) of positive ease. Ease however is a pers...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Homa is a cozy open front cardigan with shawl collar, pockets and rib detail at bottom and sleeve hem. The pieces are knit flat to obtain visible seaming. I use short rows and a three needle bind off for the shoulder shaping. There are two finished sleeve sizing options for the wrist circumference and as it is made in pieces it is easy to adjus...
Knitting: Pullover
Lissa is a top down, drop shoulder pullover, meant to be worn with approximately 4-10in. (10-25cm.) of positive ease. Front and back are cast on separately and seamed at the shoulders. The two pieces are then joined in the round after the arm depth is reached. It is finished with a 1x1 rib in a needle one size smaller than used for the body. Th...
Knitting: Pullover
Vola was inspired by a sweater that Sydney wore to the store one day. It was made by her Great-Great Grandmother and has been worn and passed down in her family for 3 genera@ons. We thought it was simply fabulous and wanted to re-create it as a tribute to her Great-Great Gran, with some modern adapta@ons. Vola is knit from the boFom up in two p...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bottom up in the round with a seamed brim that is folded over, this is a super soft and amazingly warm watch cap. Sized for everyone in the family. Chunky yarn makes for a quick knit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Super easy, classic, double brim hat. Fast knit for gift giving in sizes for the entire family.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Super bulky, quick knit in the trendiest silhouette of the season. Cozy, warm and fast.
Knitting: Pullover
Description Eyelet tee is a top down, drop shoulder pullover, meant to be worn with approximately 4-10 in. 10-25 cm. of positive ease. Front and back are cast on separately and seamed at the shoulders. The two pieces are then joined in the round after the arm depth is reached. It is finished with a 1x1 rib in a needle 1 size smaller than used f...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Very easy and quick winter hat to fit the entire family. Cast on and have this soft and warm hat finished in a few hours with luxurious bulky yarn.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This duster is worked in pieces from the bottom up. It features a unique edging along the hem and up the front sides that lays flat, and will not cinch in. The front right and left edges are finished with a mock I-cord edge and the coat front has deep pocket detailing. The pattern uses short row shaping, has an optional split hem, and an option...
Knitting: Skirt
This Tutu came about after searching patterns for something similar and just not finding what I wanted for my niece. I used 3 of her favorite colors for the skirt, one for each layer, but it can easily be made in a solid color. The number of stitches cast on is not critical for the size, but the length or each panel is. The skirt is gathered an...
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is worked seamlessly from the neckline down. Finished bust measurements are 35 (41, 48, 54, 59) inches, 89 (104, 122 137,150) cm. The cast on is done with the main color for design detailing as well as to help keep the shape from stretching if the mohair were to be held alone. The use of short rows to shape the neckline gives the s...