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Tulips in the Snow socks

Design by Jenny Snedeker, published in Knotions Magazine, February 2020

Tulips in the Snow is designed to give you a pop of color in the middle of winter, in anticipation of spring. The instep has an overall floral texture stitch, while the back features a Tulip lace motif beginning at the base of the heel and continuing up the leg. When spring arrives, show off the Tulip design while wearing your clogs.

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Folium is now available! 

Knitting Pattern $6.00  Buy Now or Buy on Ravelry

Folium is a close-fitting pullover with waist shaping, set-in sleeve construction, a cozy turtleneck, and a lace pattern on the center front and back, this sweater works up quickly, is delightfully soft and is perfect for lounging by the fireside on brisk fall and winter afternoons. The gauge is large enough that it will work up quickly and you’ll be wearing it before very long!

Sizes: 30¼ (33¾, 37½, 41¼, 46¼, 49¾, 53½)“ 77 (85.5, 95.5, 105, 117.5, 126.5, 136) cm Shown in size 33¾. Choose a size closest to your bust size with 2” of positive ease Length: 24 (24½, 25¼, 25¼, 25½, 26, 26½)” 61 (62, 64, 64, 65, 66, 67.5) cm

Materials Knit Picks Wonderfluff (70% Baby Alpaca/7% Merino/23% Nylon; 142 yds 130 m/50 gr): Color #ZG03 Hare Heather, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) balls.

Size US 8 (5mm): straights and 16” (40.5cm) circulars Size US 10 (6mm): 24” (61cm) circulars Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge 13 sts and 20 rows = 4” 10cm in St st after blocking 37-st Lace Panel measures approx. 11¼“ 28.5 cm across To save time, be sure to check your gauge.

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Its time to start thinking about knitting for fall and winter and I'm excited to announce a new design coming out in the next issue of Knotions Magazine!   Folium is a close-fitting pullover with waist shaping, set-in sleeve construction, a cozy turtleneck, and a leaf lace pattern on the center front and back. This sweater works up quickly, is delightfully soft and fluffy, and is perfect for lounging by the fireside on brisk fall and winter afternoons. The gauge is large enough that it will work up quickly and you’ll be wearing it before very long! This design will be available in the Knotions Magazine, September 2019 issue.  Stay tuned for more information next week!

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Midnight Train Socks

My newest design, Midnight Train Socks

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When I was designing these socks, I was inspired by the yarn color, Train Station and the stitch pattern which resembles train tracks. The name Midnight Train was a natural progression in this process. Designed for my husband, these make great unisex socks that fit perfectly due to the ribbing. I hope you’ll enjoy knitting these!

Sizes: To fit S-8 (M-9, L-9¾)“ 20.5 (23, 25) cm Finished Measurements (including 1” 2.5 cm negative ease) Circumference: 7¼ (8, 9)” 18.5 (20.5, 23) cm Length: 8½ (9, 10)“ 22 (23, 25.5) cm

Materials Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (3.5 oz/100 g, 462 yd/422 m, 75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon), 1 hank fingering weight yarn CYCA 1, Train Station US size 1½ 2.5 mm needles or size to obtain correct gauge 4 Stitch markers; Tapestry needle

Gauge 32 sts and 44 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Pattern Notes This sock is worked toe-up with a short row heel. Instructions are designed for using magic loop method, but use your favorite way to work in the round. The pattern includes a mini gusset on the instep of the foot, providing some extra room around the heel for a better fit, which is entirely optional.

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Summer Sunsuits

Knitting Pattern $5.00    Buy on Ravelry

This is a cute sun suit suitable for a boy or girl, that your baby will love to wear. Made in a soft cotton yarn, it is roomy and comfortable. The straps are adjustable for longer wear and the straps can be reinforced to prevent stretching. You’ll want to make several!

Sizes: 0/3 m (6m, 12m, 18m, 24m) Finished Measurements Chest: 19 (20, 21, 21¾, 22¾)“ 48.5 (51, 53.5, 55, 58) cm Length: 13 (14¾, 16½, 18¼, 19¾)” 33 (37.5, 42, 46.5, 50) cm

Materials Knit Picks Comfy Worsted CYCA 4z/50 g, 109 yd/100 m, 75% Pima Cotton/25% Acrylic), Approximately131 (159, 197, 221, 243) yds 143 (174, 215, 242, 266) m MC; 66 (76, 94, 104, 1184 (102, 126, 142, 156) yds 92 (112, 138, 155, 171) m Boy: MC-Seraphim; CC- Semolina Girl: Peony (MC); Ivory (CC) Approximately 30 yds 27 m of fingering or DK weight cotton yarn for picot edging.

US size 5 3.75 mm straight needles US size 6 4 mm straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge Size F/5 4 mm crochet hook (optional) Stitch markers, Stitch holders or waste yarn, Tapestry needle 2-4 size ¾“ -diameter buttons; 2 yds 1.83 m sturdy ribbon, such as grosgrain

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Summer Sunsuits

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Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows

My newest design is being published today.  This is a cute sundress and is available in sizes from 6 months to 10 years.  The dress is similar to my Ruffled Sundress pattern but without the added ruffles.  I’ve instead alternated tiers of lace patterns and changed colors with each tier.  The fun is in tailoring it to your little girls favorite colors.

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Origami Sock Heel

There are many ways to work a sock heel; one of my favorites is the Origami Heel.  I find it minimizes the gaps that can occur at the point where the heel turn meets the leg.  This is a short row heel that can be worked on either a Cuff down sock or a Toe up sock.  The heel turn is a little different than the normal short row heel in that there are no actual wrap and turns so the picking up of wraps is done in a different way.  Here is a photo tutorial showing how it is worked.

After finishing the short row heel, work the heel Turn as follows

Step 1 (short Row 1):  Sl1, k13, sl1 knit-wise, pick up loop at base of next st and ssk.

Step 2 (Short Row 2):  Sl1, p12, sl1, pick up loop at base of next st and p2tog. There are two photos for this one as it is difficult to see the loop at the base of the next stitch.  The second photo shows the first st slipped to the right needle.

Step 3 (Short Row 3):  Sl1, K13, sl1, pick up loop at base of next st and ssk.

Step 4 (Short Row 4):  Sl1, p14, sl1, pick up loop at base of next st and p2tog.

Continue on in this manner until you reach sl1, k29.  The next photo shows the last stitch and loop.  The last step is to work across the purl side and work the last st the same as on the knit side, slipping the last st and picking up the loop at the base of the same stitch.

I hope you find this helpful.

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2019

I have been AWOL for awhile.  Last year was somewhat of a whirlwind around here.  We’ve had lots of life changes, mostly all good; the marriage of our son to a lovely girl, the addition of her 8 year old daughter to our family and the priviledges and pleasures of being grandparents, and lastly the announcement of a brand new grandchild on the way! 

Therefore, my knitting and designing was necessarily placed on the back burner for awhile.  But this year I am going to try and furiously work to get some new designs out there before the baby comes. I intend on being a little busy doing a lot of cuddling.  :)  My plan is to get most of the actual work finished in the next few months so that I can get the patterns written up and out for test knitting. 

Speaking of test knitting, I am in the process of building up my lists of knitters interested in test knitting for me.  If you are interested and have a presence on Ravelry with a portfolio of your knitting projects, you are welcome to join.  I send out a newsletter announcing upcoming test knits.  You can sign up here.

I also have been neglecting designs for babies and children recently but I’m going to remedy that.  Its amazing how inspired you get when you know you have one of your own on the way!!  You can hope to see way more designs from Cutie PIe Designs in the future and probably lots more for boys..... :o)

Anyway, I will presently be test knitting an update of my Embroidered Daisy Cardigan.  I’ve re-designed it to be worked from the top down.  Much easier to knit this way and an update was sorely needed.  This design is special to me as it was the very first one I made back in 2008.  I never tire of knitting this one.  You can see all my versions of it on Ravelry, (here, in my justwantaknit account, and here in my designer account)along with some very creative versions by other knitters.

Here is a preview of my Oopsy Daisy Cardigan.

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Samara Socks

My newest design is now live in Knotions Magazine.  The pattern is FREE.

These socks were inspired by the stitch pattern that looks like the winged maple seeds, called Samara. I then searched for the perfect yarn to use to highlight the stitches. The yarn used was specially dyed with this design in mind.

The socks are worked toe-up with a short row heel and finished with a ribbed cuff.

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Mirkwood Pullover

This is my newest design, the first one for men.  Mirkwood joins the family of cabled sweaters including Mossflower for both children and women and the Mossflower Cowl.  I wanted to create a more masculine version of this sweater so I swapped out some of the cables and placed them all together at the front.

The silhouette is a classic shape with a crew neck and modified drop shoulder shaping.  The back is worked in plain Moss Stitch and the sleeves have a cable running up the center.  It is worked from the bottom up in pieces and sewn together.

Both the women’s pullover and the cowl are available for free but the children’s pattern and the men’s pattern can be purchased together at a discount.  Click here to purchase both on Ravelry.

Or you can purchase this one individually on Ravelry.

Skill Level: Intermediate Skills Needed: basic knitting stitches, cables, seaming, short rows with wrap and turn (explained), three needle bind off (explained)

Finished Measurements Chest:  34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)" [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm Length:  22 (24¾, 25, 25, 25½, 25½, 26)" [56 (63, 63.5, 63.5, 65, 65, 66) cm]

Materials Knit Picks City Tweed DK weight yarn [55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed; 123 yds (112 m)/1.75 oz/50 gram ball) 13 (15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21) balls color #24979 Jacquard

US size 4 [3.5 mm] needles US size 6 [4 mm] needles or size to obtain correct gauge US size 6 [4 mm] 16" [40 mm] circular needle Stitch markers, Stitch holders or waste yarn, Tapestry needle

Gauge 86 st center cable panel measures approximately 11" [28 cm] after blocking 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Moss Stitch after blocking

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This is a swatch for my next design, a crew neck pullover.  The stitch pattern is Seersucker, the yarn is Cape May Fibers Sock in the Bay Scallop colorway. 

Interested in test knitting when the pattern is ready?  Click here to join my mailing list or visit my Ravelry group.

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New Creation Shawl

The shape of this shawl was inspired by the shape of a butterfly.  It is worked top down as a triangle and then split into two “wings” and the border is knit on at the same time.  

This is the second installment in a series of three shawls to be titled Beauty for Ashes and are designed to reflect steps of faith.  The first is Into the Depths of the Sea.  The final installment will be available later this summer.

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Spring Garden Shawl

The newest issue of Knotions special shawl issue will soon be out, and I’m proud to announce that my Spring Garden shawl will be included among many other beautiful shawls.  Check it out on Saturday April 28, 2018!

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Into the Depths of the Sea

This shawl was inspired by the stitch patterns I found while poring over my stitch dictionaries.  For me, names mean everything, and when I saw patterns named Little Shells, Crest of the Wave, Seafoam, I immediately thought of the sea. 

Then I went looking for the perfect yarn to acomplish my vision and found the gradient done in colors of the sea and knew this was it! 

This is a fun little shawl to knit.  Starting with a garter tab, sts are inreased at intervals after each stitch pattern is worked, increasing the shawl into a half-circle shape.  This will be perfect as a little cover up when you need a  little something to keep your shoulders warm in the air-conditioned car or at work.  Fasten it with a pretty shawl pin and stay comfortable all day.

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Just received my yarn today from Vanessa Ewing at Cape May Fiber Co.  Just get a look at the beautiful packaging and the even more gorgeous yarn inside!  I can’t wait to wind this up and get started on my newest design.