FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 44¼, 48¼, 52¼, 56¼, 61)" [80.5 (91, 101, 112.5, 122.5, 132.5, 143, 155) cm] at bust

YARN:

tern / kelp 409 / 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular needle in size US 2 [2.75 mm] / 32" circular needles in sizes US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm] / set of double-pointed needles in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

26 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch using middle size needles

NOTES:

Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with round-yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cable cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32" [81 cm] in circumference and 11" [30 cm] deep

YARN:

osprey / gingerbread 120 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 20 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern

NOTES:

Cowl is worked in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31 (33, 37¼, 42¾, 45¾, 51¼, 55½)" [78.5 (84, 94.5, 108.5, 116, 130, 141) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 33" [84 cm] with 1" [2.5 cm] negative ease

YARN:

osprey / storm 104 / 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 9 and US 10 [5.5 and 6 mm] / set dpns in US 9 and US 10 [5.5 and 6 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the bottom up, in one piece, with raglan yoke shaping. Fronts are turned and sewn down at hem to form pockets. Sleeves are worked from the bottom up, then joined to body.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A collection of 4 gansey-inspired pieces, designed by Bristol Ivy.

Featuring 4 wool projects: 

• Astragal, a cozy cardigan with pockets, osprey in storm
• Daymark, an ample garter stitch shawl, chickadee in honey
• Fresnel, a classic cap, lark in slate
• Lanthorn, a practical pullover, lark in carrie's yellow

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Loose, swingy Bridie is a cocoon that’s meant to be thrown on and lived in. Its simple construction of two identical pieces worked flat and joined at center back, then closing the cast-on edges to form the sleeves makes it a refreshingly simple knit. Geometric stitch patterns provide a pleasing contrast to the soft hand of the fabric that our linen Kestrel creates.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¼ (33¼, 40, 40)" [84.5 (84.5, 101.5, 101.5) cm] wide and 26¾" [68 cm] deep / shown in smallest size on 34" [86.5 cm] bust / to fit bust size 30-36 (36¼-42¼, 42½-48½, 48¾-54¾)" [76-91.5 (92-107.5, 108-123, 124-139) cm]

YARN:

kestrel / minos 510 / 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 7 and US 9 [4.5 and 5.5 mm] / spare circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

28" [71 cm] circumference and approx 10" [25.5 cm] deep

YARN:

puffin / bird's egg 106 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

16" circular needle in size US 13 [9 mm]

GAUGE:

11 sts and 12 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted in the round from the bottom up with a simple lace stitch.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, working in the round, provisional cast on (links provided), drop stitches (instructions included). Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

Bristol Ivy takes the Icelandic pullover in an innovative direction with a textured pattern in place of more traditional colorwork. With reverse stockinette stitch balancing the knit-purl textures in the yoke, this seamless bottom-up sweater, worked in the round, is one for the ages. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (36, 40½, 44, 48, 51¾, 55¾, 61¼)" [81.5 (91.5, 103, 112, 122, 131.5, 141.5, 155.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 36" [91.5 cm] with 2" [5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

lark / fjord 138 / 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in sizes US 5 and US 7 [3.75 and 4.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 5 and US 7 [3.75 and 4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 28 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

15½ (16½, 17¾, 22¼, 24½, 26½, 28¾)" [39.5 (42, 45, 56.5, 62, 67.5, 73) cm] across back at underarm / shown in size 15½" [39.5 cm] with no ease

YARN:

chickadee / belize 139 / 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / spare needle in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm] / dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking / 21 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan body is worked side to side and stitches are picked up along body and worked with sleeves for yoke in one piece with raglan shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, three-needle bind off (link provided), picking up stitches.

Brioche fanatic Bristol Ivy does it again with Burke, a brioche-rich landscape of lines and patterns in Lark. This cardigan’s predecessor, the Lisse shawl, showcased the buoyant nature of these motifs, and we’re overjoyed for their return in cardigan form.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

37 (43, 48¾, 54½, 60¼, 66¼)" [94 (109, 124, 138.5, 153, 168.5) cm] bust circumference /  shown in size 43" [109 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'9" [175 cm] tall model (9 [23 cm] positive ease at bust)

YARN:

lark / aleutian 148 / 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins 

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 9 and 10 [5.5 and 6 mm] / spare circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

11 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in brioche stitch, with middle-sized needles, after wet blocking / 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with middle-sized needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Our silky, drape-y Tern sings in this open, lacy pullover. Garter stitch in the shoulders, hem, and cuffs frame the pretty leaf motif and eyelet ladders. A fun knit!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

40¾ (43½, 47½, 50, 54, 56½, 60½, 63, 67)" [103.5 (110.5, 120.5, 127, 137, 143.5, 153.5, 160, 170) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 43½" [110.5 cm] on a 33" [84 cm], 5'4" [162.5 cm] tall model (10½" [26.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

tern / cumulus 430 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circulars in sizes US 6 and 7 [4 and 4.5 mm] / dpns in sizes 3 and 4 [3.25 and 3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern with smaller size circ, after blocking / 28 sts and 39 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger size dpns, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, picking up stitches, seaming (mattress stitch), Japanese short rows, Jenny's surprisingly stretchy bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working small circumferences in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Fisherman’s rib pairs up nicely with lightweight wool/mohair Piper in this cardigan. Worked sideways with cleverly integrated shoulder shaping, an i-cord edging adds interest and polish, and the roomy body and fitted long sleeves make it the perfect sweater for lounging on the couch on a Saturday morning or pairing with a dress and flats for an afternoon out.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

37 (40¼, 43, 46, 49½, 53¼, 55¼, 58)" [94 (102, 109, 117, 125.5, 135.5, 140.5, 147.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 37" [94 cm] with 4" [10 cm] positive ease

YARN:

piper / abilene 602 / 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins 

NEEDLES:

pair or 32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 4 and US 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 50 rows = 4" [10 cm] in fisherman’s rib with largest needle, after wet-blocking / 30 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with middle-sized needle, after wet-blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

51½ (76)" [131 (193) cm] wingspan and 23 (34)" [58.5 (86.5) cm] deep at center / shown in larger size

YARN:

chickadee / honey 123 / 4 (7) skeins

NEEDLES:

24 or 32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter ridge pattern, after blocking / texture panel measures 6¾" [17 cm] wide, after blocking

NOTES:

Shawl is a slightly asymmetric triangle knitted flat from the left point to the right leg.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

46" [117 cm] wingspan and 23½" [59.5 cm] deep

YARN:

chickadee / sorbet 117 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is a triangle shape knitted from the top down.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¼ (34¾, 38¼, 41¾, 45¼, 48¾, 52¼, 55¾, 59¼)" [79.5 (88.5, 97, 106, 115, 124, 132.5, 141.5, 150.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 34¾" [88.5 cm] with ¾" [2 cm] positive ease

YARN:

sparrow / blue spruce 204 / 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / 32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 35 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter ridge pattern using larger needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Tee is knitted from the top down with round-yoke shaping. Yoke starts flat for a button placket, then is joined in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

18" [46 cm] brim circumference, unstretched

YARN:

osprey / honey 123 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] set of dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 22 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in cable pattern

NOTES:

Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing, cables. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

This sturdy triangular shawl from Bristol Ivy gives a nod to both knitting and quilting traditions with a half-star motif formed in garter stitch against a stockinette stitch background—knitted in Chickadee, this is an easy and relaxing knit, and a reliable wrap to have on hand as the temperatures fall.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

68" [172.5 cm] wingspan and 32" [81.5 cm] deep

YARN:

chickadee / gingerbread 120 / 6 skeins

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking / 18 sts and 39 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

17½" [44.5 cm] circumference and 9" [23 cm] long

YARN:

lark / slate 143 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

16" circular in sizes US 5 and US 7 [3.75 and 4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20½ sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

NOTES:

Hat is knitted in the round from brim to crown. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45, 49, 53, 56¾)" [83 (93, 103, 112.5, 122.5, 132.5, 142) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

finch / delft 108 / 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4mm]

GAUGE:

24½ sts and 35 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Body is worked in the round from hem to beg of V-neck, then worked flat to underarm. Neck sts are bound off and sts are cast on for top of arm. Sleeves are worked in the round from shoulder to cuff. Sts are picked up around neck opening for neckband.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

 Cable cast on (instructions included), increasing, decreasing, cables.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

60" [152.5 cm] wide across top edge, 25" [63.5 cm] long at center spine, after blocking

YARN:

finch / leek 131 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 46 rows = 4" [10 cm] in accent ridge pattern, after blocking

NOTES:

Shawl is an asymmetrical triangle knitted flat from tip to tip.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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This shawl is epic, at a 10-foot wingspan, with an ever-expanding shell-like motif in the border—talk about drama! Maximum styling options here. The knitting is fun too, with the slowly morphing shell pattern becoming wider and wider as the border wanes—reminiscent of a ripple in a still lake.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

120" [305 cm] wingspan and 20" [51 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / mica 254 / 6 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 29 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

20¾ (21½, 22¼, 23, 23¾, 24½, 25¼)" [52.5 (54.5, 56.5, 58.5, 60.5, 62, 64) cm] wide at back / shown in size 20¾" [52.5 cm] on size 34" [86.5 cm] model with approx 5" [13 cm] positive ease on back / to fit 30-34 (34-38, 38-42, 42-46, 46-50, 50-54)” [76-86.5 (86.5-96.5, 96.5-106.5, 106.5-117, 117-127, 127-137) cm]. With less positive ease at back, it can accommodate bust measurements up to about 60-64” [152.5-162.5 cm].

YARN:

owl / cranberry 320 / 17 (18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) skeins

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 and 8 [4 and 5 mm]

GAUGE:

15½ sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with larger needle, after blocking / 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from center back hem with increases at center and edges every RS row. Stitches for arm opening are worked with waste yarn for afterthought sleeves, then fronts are continued separately to end, with decreases at both edges every RS row. Stitches are picked up from waste yarn for sleeve, cap is shaped with short rows, then sleeve is knitted in the round to the cuff.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, long-tail cast on (link provided), short rows (link/instructions provided).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

63" [160 cm] wingspan by 28" [71 cm] deep at center

YARN:

chickadee / 5 skeins clay 113 (MC) / 1 skein iceland 153 (CC)

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 45 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Shawl is a triangle shape worked flat from the center of neck down. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, intarsia, EZ's sewn bind off (links provided), increasing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34 (39, 43, 47, 51¼, 56, 60)" [86.5 (99, 109, 119.5, 130, 142, 152.5) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 35 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Camisole is knitted in the round from hem to underarm. Yoke and straps are knitted flat. Stitches are picked up and knit around armholes and neckline for trim detail.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, working in the round, decreasing, seaming, picking up stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32¾ (37, 40½, 43¼, 49¼, 52¼, 56½)" [83 (94, 103, 110, 125, 132.5, 143.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 37" [94 cm] with 3" [7.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

lark / carrie's yellow 125 / 8 (9, 10, 10, 12, 13, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 5 and US 6 [3.75 and 4 mm] / 16" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 5 and US 6 [3.75 and 4 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 27 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted in the round from the top down with saddle shoulders and raglan yoke shaping.  

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

55" [140 cm] wingspan and 27½" [70 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 54 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down in a triangle shape.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, cables, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34½ (37¾, 40¾, 44, 47, 50¼, 53½, 56½, 59½, 62¾)" [87.75 [96, 103.5, 111.75, 119.5, 127.75, 136, 143.5, 151.25, 159] cm]; shown in size 37¾" [96 cm] bust circumference

Suggested ease: Positive 2-4" [2.5-7.5 cm]

YARN:

chickadee / 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) skeins kittywake 151 (MC) / 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins bird's egg 106 (CC)

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm] / set of dpns in size US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

25½ sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in fair isle chart, with larger needle

25½ sts and 38 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, with smaller needle

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted from the bottom up with raglan yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), working in the round, increasing, decreasing, stranded color work. Charts included.

A bouncy, gorgeous yarn like Phoebe deserves to be matched with the perfect bouncy, gorgeous stitch. And so it is with Bristol’s Lisse Shawl, combining the yarn’s dream-like qualities with a brioche mix of eyelet and undulating tulip patterns to create this botanical beauty. This one can be worn whichever way you fancy, rib edge up or down.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

88" [223.5 cm] wingspan and 16" [40.5 cm] deep at center

YARN:

phoebe / mercury 801 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 42 rows = 4" [10 cm] in brioche eyelet pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¾ (37¼, 41¾, 44½, 49½, 55¾, 61¼, 64½)" [86 (94.75, 106.25, 113, 125.5, 141.5, 155.75, 163.5) cm] at bust / shown in size 33¾" [86 cm] with 3¾" [9.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

tern / driftwood 401 / 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" or 32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 31 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch, after blocking 

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the bottom up with raglan yoke shaping. After yoke is complete, cable panels at neck edges are continued and joined together using three-needle bind-off, then seamed to the back neck. Underarm stitches are grafted together.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, cables, working in the round, three-needle bind off (instructions included), grafting/Kitchener stitch (link provided), seaming.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (36½, 40½, 44¼, 48¼, 52, 56, 59¾)" [83.5 (93, 103, 112.5, 122.5, 132, 142.25, 151.5) cm] bust circumference, buttoned / shown in size 36½" [93 cm] / recommended ease is 2-4" [5-10 cm] positive

YARN:

finch / chanterelle 118 / 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm] and US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm] and US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

26 sts and 35 rows = 4" [10 cm] in rev St st using larger needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted flat from the bottom up, with fronts and back separated at armhole. Shoulders are seamed; then stitches are picked up around armhole edges to work short-row sleeve caps. Sleeves are then knitted in the round to the cuffs.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, cables, working in the round, short rows, seaming.

The May cardigan is a soft, lightweight piece with strong structural and textural elements. Knitted flat from the bottom up with fronts wrapping around to meet at back neck, this open-front cardigan features cartridge stitch and a simple, architectural shape.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36½ (40¾, 44¾, 49, 54½, 58¾, 63, 67¼)" [92.5 (103.5, 113.5, 124.5, 138.5, 149, 160, 171) cm] bust circumference; shown in 40¾" [103.5 cm] with 6¾" [17 cm] positive ease

YARN:

piper / lone oak 612 / 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 4 and US 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm] / spare circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking / 27 sts and 33 rows = 4" [10 cm] in cartridge stitch on larger needle, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Wrap up in Rilla, designed by Bristol Ivy. Perfect for transitioning between the seasons, this cozy cocoon is worked in wool/alpaca Owl from the bottom up, with cables traveling up the garter stitch body. Shaping occurs at the back yoke’s center, directing the cables outward to the shoulders, with applied i-cord polishing it all off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

37¼ (41, 44¾, 49½, 53¼, 58, 61¾, 65½)" [94.5, (104,113.4, 125.5, 135.5, 147.5, 157, 166.5) cm] bust circumference / shown on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5' 3" [160 cm] tall model (7" [18 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / abyssinian 309 / 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular needle in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 31 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking 

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, cables, wrap and turn short rows, (links provided), increasing. Charted and line-by-line instructions provided.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

68" [173 cm] wingspan and 30" [76 cm] deep 

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular needle in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down in a triangle shape. Circular needle used to accommodate a large number of stitches.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Mitts and colorwork go hand in hand. In Bristol Ivy’s Sedge mitts, pretty botanical motifs in two colors of fingering-weight Finch grace the long length of these pretty hand warmers, while fingers are free to remain useful for hands-on activities.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

7½" [19 cm] cuff circumference, 5¼" [13 cm] wrist circumference, and 12¼" [31 cm] long

YARN:

finch / 1 skein each: kumlien's gull 152 / boreal 174 

NEEDLES:

set dpns in sizes US 2, 3, 4, and 5 [2.75, 3.25, 3.5, and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in colorwork with smallest needles, after blocking / 28 sts and 37 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with second largest needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bristol brings her brioche love to a new level by pairing it with our Sparrow. We love the drape that the open gauge and cushy stitches lend to the slinkiness of fingering weight linen. The brioche pattern transitions beautifully into a wide lace border.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

100" [254 cm] wingspan and 19" [48.5 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / truffle 211 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in brioche stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Put your feet up with these luxurious slipper socks in mesmerizing, ultra-fine merino Phoebe. Designed by Bristol Ivy, these socks feature twisted stitch texture, arch shaping, and a traditional heel flap—easy like a Sunday (River) morning.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

9" [22.5 cm] leg circumference, 8¼" [21 cm] leg length, foot length is adjustable / shown in women's size US 8-8.5 [38 EUR]

YARN:

phoebe / saturn 806 / 2 skeins 

NEEDLES:

set dpns in sizes US 3 and 5 [3.25 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 44 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in slip stitch pattern with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

52" [132 cm] wingspan and 22" [56 cm] deep at center spine

YARN:

chickadee / 2 skeins peaks ferry 132 (A) 1 skein chanterelle 118 (B) 1 skein twig 119 (C) / Note: Sample used all of 2 skeins of (A), consider ordering an extra skein to be safe.

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch / 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down, beginning with a garter tab. Video link included for working intarsia and alternate color palettes.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), sewn bind off (link provided), increasing, decreasing, Intarsia (video link provided).

Subtle allover cables grace the body of this lightweight pullover by Bristol Ivy. Designed with generous ease and slim sleeves kept in plain stockinette stitch, this easygoing sweater is the designer’s nod to 90’s style.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

37¾ (43¾, 46½, 49½, 55¼, 58¼, 64, 67)" [96 (111, 118, 125.5, 140.5, 148, 162.5, 170) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 43¾" [111 cm] with 9¾" [25 cm] positive ease

YARN:

piper / lone oak 612 / 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins 

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / 32" circular in sizes US 6 and 7 [4 and 4.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 6 and 7 [4 and 4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

27 ½ sts and 35 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in cable pattern with larger needles, after blocking
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED: