LUNA: the lookbook

LUNA A mini collection using Shepherdess Alpaca

by Jen Geigley | photos by Joelle Blanchard

“We ran as if to meet the moon.”

– ROBERT FROST

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Design + Pattern Writing | Jen Geigley Photography | Joelle Blanchard Layout + Illustrations | Jen Geigley Technical Editing | Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter Model | Jen Geigley Hair | T.J. Spurgin Makeup | Marie Tope Location | Des Moines, Iowa Content Š Jen Geigley 2017 All rights reserved.

Photographs Š Joelle Blanchard 2017 All rights reserved.

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THE COLLECTION .............................................................. 6 THE PATTERNS LACUNA ......................................................................... 26 HARVEST MOON .............................................................. 29 MIDNIGHT ....................................................................... 31 ABOUT THE AUTHOR ................................................... 36

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LACUNA DESIGN NOTES Lacuna is a quick and fun knit that can be made with any combination of Shepherdess Alpaca colorways. The Chinese Waves pattern used here makes this unisex hat extra warm and cozy, adding an interesting texture.

SIZES

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

18 inches circumference and 10 inches high (before pom-pom)

YARN

Color A: Shepherdess Alpaca in Starling (0040SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 1 skein 60 yards Color B: Shepherdess Alpaca in Heirloom White (0040SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 2 skeins 60 yards

NEEDLES

US 13 (9 mm) 16” circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge) US 13 (9 mm) DPNs (or size needed to obtain gauge)

NOTIONS

Stitch marker Tapestry needle

GAUGE

4 inches = 10 sts and 12 rows in Chinese Wave pattern on size 13 (9 mm) needles, unblocked

STITCH GUIDE Single Rib Stitch (worked in the round) All rnds: *K1, p1, rep from *.

Chinese Wave Stitch (worked in the round) Rnd 1: K around.

Rnd 2: *P1, sl1 (with yarn in front); rep from *.

Rnd 3: K around.

Rnd 4: *Sl1 (with yarn in front), p1; rep from *.

Rep rnds 1 - 4 for pattern.

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ABBREVIATIONS CO - cast on BO - bind off k – knit st(s) - stitch(es) rnd - round beg - beginning dec - decrease est - established m - marker p - purl patt - pattern pm - place marker pu - pick up rep - repeat rem - remaining rnd(s) - round st(s) - stitch(es) sl – slip sm – slip marke

DIRECTIONS

Using Color A and long-tail method on US 13 (9 mm) circular needles, CO 48 sts. Join for working in the round and PM, taking care not to twist sts.

Work Single Rib stitch pattern for 5 rnds total.

Switch to Color B and begin working in Chinese Waves pattern, slipping marker as you come to it, until piece measures 8 inches from CO edge. End with Round 4 of Chinese Wave Stitch.

SHAPE CROWN

Working decrease rnds on Rows 1 & 2 of Chinese Wave Stitch pattern only, maintaining pattern as noted. Shape crown as follows, switching to DPNs when necessary.

Crown Decrease Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. 42 sts.

Next Rnd: Work Rnd 2 of Chinese Wave Stitch pattern.

Crown Decrease Rnd 2: *K5, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. 36 sts.

Next Rnd: Work Rnd 4 of Chinese Wave Stitch pattern.

Crown Decrease Rnd 3: *K4, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. 30 sts.

Next Rnd: Work Rnd 2 of Chinese Wave Stitch pattern.

Crown Decrease Rnd 4: *K3, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. 24 sts.

Next Rnd: Work Rnd 4 of Chinese Wave Stitch pattern.

Crown Decrease Rnd 5: *k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. 12 sts.

POM-POM

Cut out two cardboard doughnuts 4 inches in diameter to make pom-pom. Using color A, sandwich a piece of yarn 8 inches long between the two layers. Cut a slit in both pieces of cardboard from outer edge to inner circle. Wind yarn over the doughnut, around and around, working the yarn through the center hole on each pass. Insert a scissors between the two layers of the form and cut the strands of pom-pom yarn where they cross over the outer edge of the circles. Pull up the center yarn tightly. Tie the center yarn in a tight knot. Fluff the pom-pom into shape and trim any stray ends. Use the center 8 inch piece of yarn to attach pom-pom to top of hat.

BLOCKING FINISHING

Cut yarn, leaving a 6-8 in tail. Using tapestry needle, thread rem sts onto tail. Pull tight and secure, weave in ends.

I do not recommend blocking this particular yarn/ garment. If blocking is needed, lay out garment and shape to desired shape and dimensions. Gently spritz with water in a spray bottle until damp, but not soaking wet. Allow to dry completely.

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HARVEST MOON DESIGN NOTES This scarf is worked flat and uses 4 colorways of Shepherdess Alpaca – Heirloom White, Wood Thrush, Bantam Hen and Starling. Follow the pattern if you’d like the length and order of these colorways to match the photos of shown here, or feel free to make up your own.

SIZES

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 x 80 inches

YARN

Color A: Shepherdess Alpaca in Heirloom White (1000SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 1 skein 60 yards

ABBREVIATIONS

CO - cast on BO - bind off k – knit RS - right side st(s) - stitch(es) sl 1 pw - slip 1 stitch purlwise p - purl rep - repeat WS - Wrong side

Color B: Shepherdess Alpaca in Wood Thrush (0020SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 1 skein 60 yards

DIRECTIONS

Color C: Shepherdess Alpaca in Bantam Hen (0030SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 1 skein 60 yards

Using Color D, work in pattern for 8 in.

Color D: Shepherdess Alpaca in Starling (0040SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 1 skein 60 yards

Switch to Color A and work in pattern for 6 in.

NEEDLES

Using long-tail method and Color D on US 13 needles, CO 16 sts.

All color sections are worked in Slipped Rib Stitch.

Switch to Color C and work in pattern for 12 in.

Switch to Color A and work in pattern for 8 in.

Switch to Color B and work in pattern for 16 in.

Switch to Color C and work in pattern for 8 in.

Switch to Color A and work in pattern for 12 in.

Switch to Color D and work in pattern for 10 in.

US 13 (9 mm) needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)

BO in pattern, loosely. Break yarn.

NOTIONS

Using tapestry needle, weave in ends.

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

4 inches = 12 sts and 8 rows in Slipped Rib Stitch on US 13 needles

STITCH GUIDE

Slipped Rib Stitch Row 1 (RS): *K3, sl 1 pw (with yarn in front); rep from * last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2 (WS): K1, *sl 1 pw (with yarn in front), k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1 pw (with yarn in front), k1.

FINISHING

BLOCKING

I do not recommend blocking this particular yarn/ garment. If blocking is needed, lay out garment and shape to desired shape and dimensions. Gently spritz with water in a spray bottle until damp, but not soaking wet. Allow to dry completely.

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MIDNIGHT DESIGN NOTES Midnight is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up using Shepherdess Alpaca in Starling. At the underarms, the front and back are knit flat, then seamed at the shoulders. Drop sleeves are knit in the round and then seamed to the body.

SIZES

To Fit Bust: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54) inches

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT

36 (38.5, 40, 42.5, 44, 46.5, 48, 50.5, 52, 54.5) inches

YARN

Shepherdess Alpaca in Starling (0040SA); Bulky, 100% undyed, handspun Alpaca; Approximately 60 yards per 100 g skein 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16) skeins 600 (660, 720, 720, 780, 840, 840, 900, 900, 960) yards

NEEDLES

US 13 (9 mm) 24 inch circular needles for body (or size needed to obtain gauge) US 13 (9 mm) double pointed needles (or 16” circular) for sleeves and neck (or size needed to obtain gauge) US 10 (8 mm) 16 inch circular needles for picking up stitches

NOTIONS

Stitch marker Tapestry needle

GAUGE

4 inches = 12 sts and 14 rows in St st on size 13 (9 mm) needles

STITCH GUIDE

Slipped Rib Stitch (worked in the round) All rnds: *K1, p1, rep from *.

Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round) All rnds: K all sts.

Stockinette Stitch (worked flat): Row 1 (RS): K all sts.

Row 2 (WS): P all sts.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Make 1 Right: Insert left needle, from back to front, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch through front loop.

Make 1 Left: Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch through back loop.

ABBREVIATIONS

CO - cast on BO - bind off k – knit k2tog - knit 2 sts together (1 stitch decreased) st(s) - stitch(es) rnd - round beg - beginning dec - decrease inc – increase M1R - make 1 right (1 stitch increased) M1L - make 1 left (1 stitch increased) p - purl p2tog - purl 2 sts together (1 stitch decreased) pm - place marker rep - repeat rem - remain rnd - round RS - right side st st - stockinette stitch sl – slip sm – slip marker WS - wrong side

DIRECTIONS

Using long-tail method and US 13 (9 mm) needles, CO 108 (116, 120, 128, 132, 140, 144, 152, 156, 164) sts. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. PM to mark beginning of round.

Work in Single Rib Stitch (worked in the round) for 7 rnds total.

Begin working in Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round) until piece measures 13.5, (14, 14, 14.5, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) inches from CO edge.

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Transfer last 54 (58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts of rnd to stitch holders or scrap yarn to be worked for Front. 54 (58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts rem on needles for Back.

6, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches (the same as the back).

Next row (RS): K 54 (58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts.

BO rem sts.

Sleeves (make 2) Using long-tail method and US 13 (9 mm) double pointed needles (or short circular), CO 22 (24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30) sts. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. PM to mark beginning of round.

Next row (WS): Turn work and, slipping first st, p to end of row.

Work in Single Rib Stitch (worked in the round) for 7 rnds total.

Slipping first st of every row, cont working in Stockinette Stitch until arm opening measures 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches.

Begin Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round) until piece measures 5 inches from CO edge.

Back Continue working in Stockinette Stitch (worked flat).

BO all sts for Back.

Front Continue working in Stockinette Stitch (worked flat).

Transfer held 54 (58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts to needles and work as for back until arm openings measure 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches, ending with WS row.

With RS facing, k 22 (24, 25, 27, 27, 29, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts.

Increase round: K1, M1L, k to last stitch of rnd, M1R, k1. 2 stitches increased - 24 (26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 32) sts.

Work 6 (6, 6, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2) rnds in established pattern.

Continue working these 7 (7, 7, 7, 6, 5, 4, 4, 3) rnds 2 (2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 12, 15) more times.

28 (30, 34, 36, 40, 44, 50, 54, 56, 60) sts.

Join new yarn and BO 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14) for neck.

Continue working Stockinette Stitch in the round until piece measures 19 (19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22, 23) inches from CO edge.

BO all sts.

Work remaining 22 (24, 25, 27, 27, 29, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts to end of row.

SEAMING

22 (24, 25, 27, 27, 29, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts rem on each side.

Seam shoulders using shoulder seam stitch. Then, seam sleeves to arm openings using the invisible vertical to horizontal seam.

Work each side at the same time using separate balls of yarn.

EDGING

Next row (WS): P to last 2 sts, p2tog across first set of sts; P2tog, p to end across second set of sts.

21 (23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 29, 31, 31, 33) sts rem each side.

Next row (RS): K to last 2 sts, k2tog across first set of sts; K2tog, k to end across second set of sts. 20 (22, 23, 25, 25, 27, 28, 30, 30, 32) sts rem each side.

Purl across both sets of sts.

Next row (RS): K to last 2 sts, k2tog across first set of sts; K2tog, k to end across second set of sts 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) more times. 19 (21, 22, 24, 24, 26, 27, 28, 28, 30) sts rem on each side.

Neck opening With smaller needles, right side facing and starting at right shoulder, pick up and knit 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts around neck opening.

Next rnd: Work in Single Rib Stitch in the round for 5 rnds total.

BO in pattern, loosely.

FINISHING Using tapestry needle, weave in ends.

BLOCKING

I do not recommend blocking this particular yarn/ garment. If blocking is needed, lay out garment and shape to desired shape and dimensions. Gently spritz with water in a spray bottle until damp, but not soaking wet. Allow to dry completely.

Work even until arm opening measures 4.5 (5, 5.5, 33

(neck opening circumference) 9 (9.5, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 14.5) inches

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(bust circumference) 36 (38.5, 40, 42.5, 44, 46.5, 48, 50.5, 52, 54.5) inches

(flat) 18 (19.25, 20, 21.25, 22, 23.25, 24, 25.25, 26, 27.25) inches

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23 (23.5, 24, 25, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5) inches

(upper arm opening circumference) 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20) inches

(cuff opening circumference) 7.5 (8, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9, 10) inches

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen Geigley lives and knits in Des Moines, Iowa, with her husband and two children. Known for her clean, modern designs, Jen has an appreciation for simple knits that are easy to wear. Her designs have been published in Knit Simple Magazine, Noro Magazine, Knitsy Magazine, Love of Knitting Magazine, Rowan’s Online Publications and she has self-published knitwear patterns online since 2010. Jen has written and self-published two books – Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits and Everyday: A Casual, Modern HandKnit Collection. She is passionate about sharing her love of knitting by teaching beginner knitting classes to adults and children at local schools and workshops, and loves to knit with her daughter. Originally trained in the arts, she creates her own sketches, illustrations, schematics and graphic design work. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Quentin Tarantino movies, going to concerts and listening to all genres of music.

Website: www.jengeigley.com Blog: www.heyjenrenee.com

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