Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel @tincanknits are two Canadian designers who have been creating popular knitting patterns for the whole family since 2010. They are now releasing “Lazy Sunday“, a beautiful, classic and sweet collection that celebrates the joys of a creative and caring existence.
“With Lazy Sunday we’re slowing down and savouring little everyday beauties. The small joys like the chaotic joy of a child with a new sweater, sunlight slanting across plump cables, and the comforting rhythms of the natural world.
These patterns are new, but not really. They are our versions of cabled motifs as old as time, with simple, classic constructions. They look as at home on my grandfather as they do on me and my kids. Many things change over the years, but knitting will always be just one stitch after another.
To us, Lazy Sunday feels like home, and we hope these knits feel like home to you too – familiar, cozy, and classic.” Alexa and Emily
Alexa and Emily have chosen our Ulysse and Gilliatt yarns for three patterns in this collection, ranging from baby to large adult sizes, and we hope they will give you some ideas for bundling up the family this winter 🙂
WANDER SWEATER
Pattern: “Wander Sweater“, available in 18 sizes (newborn to 6XL) in English on Ravelry
This pattern is knitted seamlessly from the neckline with raglan armholes. The neckline is shaped with short rows.
Yarn: Ulysse (French Merino from Arles and Black Portuguese Merino, 185 m /50 g), 2 to 17 skeins, pictured in colorway «bouleau »
STORYLINE
“Characters, plot, texture, conflict, resolution… While the stories we tell are distinct, most share a common architecture. In this way, Storyline is a genre knit – a sumptuous cardigan covered in cables and texture, like many that have come before but also quite unique. It’s the same old story, told our way.”
Pattern: ” Storyline“, available in 18 sizes (newborn to 6XL) in English on Ravelry
This pattern is knitted seamlessly from bottom to top with raglan armholes.
Yarn: Gilliatt (French Merino from Arles and Black Portuguese Merino, 250 m / 100g), 2 to 12 skeins, pictured in colorway “biche” for the child sample and “amarante” for the adult sample.
NEST SWEATER
Pattern: “Nest Sweater“, available in 18 sizes (newborn to 6XL) in English on Ravelry
This pattern is knitted seamlessly from the neckline with raglan armholes. The neckline is shaped with short rows.
Yarn: Gilliatt (French Merino from Arles and Black Portuguese Merino, 250 m / 100g), 2 to 11 skeins, pictured in colorway “caramel” for the baby sample, “argile” for the child sample and “poivre blanc” for the adult sample.
The complete collection and individual patterns are available in English on Ravelry.
Thank you Alexa and Emily for this inspiring and sweet collection!
Credits photos modèles : @tincanknits