Merino Hug. Winter Solstice by Vilnonis

Merino Hug Winter Solstice

Collection of 8 hand knitting patterns using merino yarn

Author of designs, patterns and photography AistÄ&#x2014; ButkeviÄ?ienÄ&#x2014;

Contents Collection Essence 5 Arctic 6 Yeti 10 Naklin 14 Freon 18 Oxygen 22 Twilight 26 Blue Blues 30 Cherrish 34 Pattern Overview 38 Amazing Early Birds 56 The Beginning. Sketches 76

Merino Hug Winter Solstice Winter is the best time for knitting: long dark evenings, lack of sun, little activity. Everything around freezes or becomes passive. This is the best time for our beloved hobby and we knit the most in winter. Influenced by these circumstances I decided it was the right time to start a big knitting adventure. At the beginning of the collection, I had to find the main theme, which was a set-in sleeve. Here you will find all kinds of forms of it. I came up with a formula for calculating the armhole and the sleeve cap several years ago. The process of setting in the sleeve became the favorite part of the project and took no longer than half an hour. Later, a twisted stitch joined the theme of the collection and I discovered the easiest way of knitting it. Once you try it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ll fall in love at first movement. The inspiration for the collection was the eighties. Or to be more specific - the style of sporty chic, where laconic masculine lines are embellished with cute feminine details: casual, simple, but with a twist. Next step was a yarn choice and I preferred merino wool. I mixed up cold shades and frozen names to support the winter theme. But do not let the cold scare you away there's a lot of warmth in the collection! Overall I see that the collection turned out to be very coherent, but interesting in its own way. Each individual design tells its story. If you decide to challenge yourself and knit all eight pieces, you will create a basic knitted wardrobe. The creation of the collection took me almost a year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;d like to say a special thank you to the team of the Early Birds, who tested all the designs with a great passion and eagerness. The joy of getting to know them probably exceeds the joy of publishing my first collection. All garments were constructed using sewing pattern blueprints, taking into account the anatomical lines of the female body and trying to achieve the best fit possible. With this collection, I speak out against simplified and two-dimensional knitting patterns, which do not reveal women's curves, are uncomfortable, ill-fitting, unflattering and often turn into a dead load in your closet. This collection was created for real women. I'm sure that each of you deserves to knit comfortable and well-fitted knitwear with a successful outcome every time. We simply do not have time for failure. So, let's begin. AistÄ&#x2014;

Arctic Long merino wool cardigan with a lot of positive ease and fancy faux fur bottom decoration. Set-in sleeve and dropped shoulder. Make your winter stylish, fun and be one of a kind. Details on page 40-41

Yeti Who saw Yeti? Unexpected always attracts and excites imagination. Mystery of Yeti is revealed in the form of a pale lavender cardigan in actual Lingerie style. What will your Yeti look like? Details on page 42-43

Naklin Naklin means “forgotten snow” in Eskimo language. Trendy sport chic style jumper in which form argues with content: simple and sporty design is opposed to shiny sequins and bouclé texture. Details on page 44-45

Freon If the freon function is to cool the air, then the function of Freon pullover is quite the opposite. It will not only warm you up, but will wrap up you in comfort and tenderness. A few feminine details transform, it would seem, a simple sporty pullover into an interesting story about modern knitting. Details on page 46-47

Oxygen Appearing at first glance as light as air, a blazer, however, requires your attention and accuracy. For lovers of intricate designs and precise finishing. A knitted blazer, without which, like without oxygen, life is impossible. Details on page 48-49

Twilight Old forgotten things in a few decades come up as new ideas with a touch of nostalgia. If you add modern knitting technologies to the vintage look, you can make garments dear to your heart which are completely independent of fleeting trends and fashion. Details on page 50-51

Blue Blues The inspiration for this round neck sweater came from far childhood, from 70s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; time of freedom and elegancy. Sweater with vague stripes and flounce cuffs. Reminiscences in a modern perspective. Details on page 52-53

Cherrish Related to cherry, but needs your love and care. Stripy and sportish jumper with soft and feminine details: felted belt and gathered neckline. This is the case when casual clothes know how to amaze. Details on page 54-55

Pattern Overview The next pages give you information regarding sizes, yarn, gauge, list of fit improvements and more pictures of a different garment view. You can use any kind or brand of yarn there are no restrictions. But there is one rule, you must follow: match the gauge.

Arctic Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished Dimensions: 108 (114, 122, 129, 137, 145, 151) cm circumference at bust (buttoned) Bust cup size: 0-A (A, B, B-C, C-D, D-E, D-E) Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +24-27 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 25 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: side horizontal bust dart, bust dart combined with V-neck front neckline, lifted back neck, back armhole is longer than front armhole, front armhole is deeper than back armhole, different slope of back and front shoulders, front is wider than back, asymmetrical sleeve caps. Yarn: 1. Supergeelong (on cone) (100% Merino wool extrafine, 390 m/100 g), dusty rose color, about 550 (580, 620, 650, 700, 750, 800) g. 2. Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk, 210 m/25 g), color 590 Pearl, total 25 g. 3. Yarn on cone (75% Merino wool 25% Silk 1400 m/100 g), light grey color, about 35 g. 4. Faux fur yarn of light grey color, 150 m/100 g, about 190 (200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250) g. Yarn A: 2 strands of yarn with number (1). Yarn B: 2 strands of yarn with number (3) with single strand of yarns with number (2) and (1). Yarn C: 1 strand of yarn with number (4). Gauge: 21,5 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm in St st with Yarn A and B using 3,5 mm (US 4) needles. 20,5 sts x 26 rows = 10x10 cm with Yarn C using 3,5 mm (US 4) needles.

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Yeti Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished Dimensions: 92 (97, 101, 112, 123, 129, 135) cm circumference at bust (buttoned) Bust cup size: 0-A (A, B, B-C, C-D, D-E, D-E) Back neck is lifted by: 2,5 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +8-12 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 8 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: side horizontal bust darts; vertical bust darts combined with front neckline; lifted back neck; different slope of back and front shoulders; front armhole is deeper than back armhole; back armhole is longer than front armhole; front is wider than back; asymmetrical sleeve caps. Yarn: 1. Filati Power Allium Comfort (on cone) (95% merino 5% elastane, 450 m/100 g), about 475 (500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750) g of pale lavender color. 2. Faux fur yarn of light grey color, 150 m/100 g, about 75 g. Yarn A: 2 strands of yarn with number 1, final yardage in 2 strands is about 1070 (1125, 1250, 1350, 1460, 1575, 1700) m. Yarn B: 1 strand of yarn with number 2. Gauge: 20,5 sts x 32 rows = 10x10 cm with yarn A in Yeti stitch pattern using US 5 (3,75 mm) needles. 20 sts x 42 rows = 10x10 cm with yarn B in garter stitch using US 3 (3,25 mm) needles.

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Naklin Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished dimensions (circumference at bust): 101,5 (107,5, 114,5, 121,5, 126,5, 133, 138) cm Bust cup size: A-B (A-B, B-C, B-C, C-D, C-D, D-E) Back neck is lifted by: 2,5 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +15-20 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 17 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: side horizontal bust dart, vertical bust dart, lifted back neck, different slope of back and front shoulders, back armhole is longer than front armhole, deeper front armhole, front is wider than back, asymmetrical sleeve caps. Yarn: Filati Power Allium Comfort (on cone), 95% merino, 5% elastane, 450 m/100 g, about 280 (300, 320, 340, 380, 420, 450) g of light lilac color. Industria Italiana Filati Sequin (on cone), 80% PE, 20% mohair, sequins, 400 m/100 g, about 190 (200, 210, 230, 250, 270, 290) g of natural color. Yarn A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 strands of Filati Power Allium Comfort. Yarn B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one strand of Filati Power Allium Comfort and one strand of Industria Italiana Filati Sequin. Gauge: 20,5 sts x 28 rows = 10x10 cm in St st with yarn B using 3,5 mm (US 4) needles.

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Freon Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished dimensions (circumference at bust): 103 (107, 113, 118, 125, 130, 135) cm Bust cup size: A-C (A-C, A-C, A-C, D-E, D-E, D-E) Back neck is lifted by: 2 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +14-20 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 14 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: diagonal bust darts; lifted back neck; different slope of back and front shoulders; back armhole is longer than front armhole; deeper front armhole; front widening for bust; invisible hems. Yarn: Cariaggi Lucky (on cone), 75% merino wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 1400 m/100 g, about 400 (440, 480, 530, 580, 640, 700) g of light grey color. Fine mohair, 80% mohair, 20% PE, 1000 m/100 g, about 120 (130, 140, 150, 165, 180, 195) g of light dusty rose color. Pullover is worked in 6 strands: 5 strands of Cariaggi Lucky and 1 strand of mohair. Final yardage is 1150 (1230, 1350, 1500, 1625, 1800, 1960) m. Gauge: 24 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm in Freon st pattern using 3,5 mm (US 4) needles.

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Oxygen Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished dimensions: 93 (98, 105, 112, 119, 124, 129) cm circumference at bust (fastened) Bust cup size: A-C (A-C, A-C, A-C, D-E, D-E, D-E) Back neck is lifted by: 2 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +6-10 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 8 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: diagonal bust darts; lifted back neck; different slope of back and front shoulders; back armhole is longer than front armhole; deeper front armhole; front is wider than back; asymmetrical sleeve caps, invisible hems. Yarn: Botto Poala SuperGeelong (on cone), 100% merino, 440 m/100 g, about 725 (780, 840, 900, 980, 1070, 1150) g of light blue color, in 2 strands. Final yardage is 1600 (1720, 1850, 1980, 2150, 2350, 2500) m in 2 strands. Gauge: 26 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm in Oxygen st pattern using 3,5 mm (US 4) needles.

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Twilight Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished dimensions (circumference at bust): 90 (95, 101, 108, 114, 121, 126) cm Bust cup size: A-B (A-B, B-C, C, C, D, D) Back neck is lifted by 2 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average +4-8 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 4 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: French diagonal bust darts, horizontal bust darts, lifted back neck, different slope of back and front shoulders, back armhole is longer than front armhole, front is wider than back, asymmetrical sleeve caps, slim fit shoulders, darts for waist shaping in the center of back and front. Yarn: Botto Poala Supergeelong (on cone) (100% Merino wool extrafine, 280 m/100 g) of blue color, about 450 (480, 525, 570, 620, 670, 730) g. Further yarn A. Rosรกrios 4 Merino Land (100% Merino Wool, 220 m/50 g) of black color, 2 skeins, yarn held double. Further yarn B. Final yardage is about 1260 (1340, 1470, 1600, 1730, 1870, 2000) m of blue color and 220 m of black color. Gauge: 23 sts x 33 rows = 10x10 cm in St st with yarn A using 3,25 mm (US 3) needles

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Blue Blues Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Bust cup size: A-B (A-B, B-C, B-C, C-D, D-E, D-E) Finished dimensions (circumference at bust, not stretched): 74,5 (77,5, 82,5, 88, 94,5, 101,5, 103) cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended negative ease at bust: on average 12-18 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 15 cm of negative ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: side horizontal dart, vertical bust dart, front is wider than back, back armhole is longer than front armhole, different slope of back and front shoulders, deeper front armhole, asymmetrical sleeve caps. Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Zauberwolle (100% merino wool, 250 m/100 g), 500 (500, 600, 600, 600, 700, 700) g of Rush Hour color. Final yardage: about 1250 (1250, 1500, 1500, 1500, 1750, 1750) m. Given yardage is more than you need to knit actual size, but you will need some extra quantity for combining contrasting gradient stripes. Gauge: 30 sts x 32 rows = 10x10 cm in twisted rib slightly stretched using 3,0 mm (US 2Â˝) needles. 33 sts x 32 rows = 10x10 cm in finished not stretched garment. 27,5 sts = 10 cm in put on garment and stretched at bust.

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Cherrish Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) Bust circumference: 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-104, 106-110, 112-116, 118-122) cm Hip circumference: 86-90 (92-96, 98-102, 104-108, 110-114, 116-120, 122-126) cm Finished dimensions (circumference at bust): 95,5 (101,5, 106,5, 112, 118, 124, 130,5) cm Bust cup size: A-B (A-B, B, B-C, B-C, E, E) Back neck is lifted by: 2,5 cm Height: 167-175 cm Intended ease at bust: on average + 8-12 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 8 cm of positive ease. Several features were used to improve garment fitting: side horizontal bust dart, vertical bust dart combined with gathered neckline, front is wider than back, lifted back neck, back armhole is longer than front armhole, different slope of back and front shoulders, deeper front armhole, asymmetrical sleeve caps, dropped waist. Yarn: Supergeelong (on cone) (100% merino wool, 390 m/100 g), 270 (290, 310, 340, 370, 400, 440) g of red color and 230 (250, 270, 300, 325, 360, 400) g of light pink-brown color. Yarn A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 strands of red color yarn. Yarn B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 strands of light color yarn. Final yardage of yarn in 2 strands: about 1000 (1060, 1130, 1250, 1350, 1480, 1600) m. Gauge: 23 sts x 31 rows = 10x10 cm in St st using 3,25 mm (US 3) needles.

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Amazing Early Birds I'm the luckiest designer of hand knitting patterns in the world having the most beautiful and talented pattern testers of all times. I can't thank them enough. Let the photos speak for themselves. You can recognize all pieces of the collection knitted in different sizes, yarn types and colors.

On Ravelry (from left to right): NatashaStepanova, Alenkazai, lama16, Tanchita, focherta

On Ravelry (from left to right clockwise): TatianaGribaleva, Evrusha, alyokys, niigi, meretseger, niigi, makarova

On Ravelry (from left to right): kadima77, denta-life, cocorina, focherta, Valeriia

On Ravelry (from top left to right clockwise): makarova, kadima77, alme, darusja, focherta, In4ik21, Sveta2409

On Ravelry (from left to right clockwise): Sakharna, lama16, tatyankakp, fialka25, crazywool

On Ravelry (from left to right): TatianaGribaleva, ita1980, In4ik21, NatashaStepanova, TatianaGribaleva, kadima77, ita1980

On Ravelry (from left to right clockwise): BasyBu, focherta, valeri7777, lama16, Linja13, kadima77

On Ravelry (from top left to right clockwise): crazywool, meretseger, MilashkaIRA, SvetlanaPapsheva, focherta, lama16, esperer23

On Ravelry (from top left counterclockwise): lama16, dreami, Pangasius, valeri7777, cocorina

The Beginning.

Sketches

The End

One man band: Aistė Butkevičienė, Lithuania vilnonis.net Ravelry: aisteb1973 Instagram: @aisteb1973 Find me on ISSUU and vjazhi.ru also All patterns are tested by the amazing group of Early Birds Patterns translation into English: Klara Zhulamanova, Dilyara Baklanova 76