The days that are gradually getting longer remind us that in the heart of winter, spring is on its way, and this eleventh issue of Making Stories magazine invites us to turn to the sea and its promise of freedom. Captured in the light of the shores of the Baltic Sea, this collection features twelve modern, easy-to-live-with knitting patterns for fine days and cool evenings. They present varying levels of difficulty, and each in its own way plays with stitches and textures, exploring a beautiful palette of knitting techniques. A mine of inspiration and the promise of hours of creative fun!
The patterns of this issue have been designed by:
Audrey Borrego, Imke von Nathusius, Jenn Lampen, Jule Kebelmann, Katrine Birkenwasser, Lindsey Fowler, Louisa Gauge, Marina Skua, Natalia Milas, Regina Wimmer, Sidney Rakotoarivelo, and Tania Dejoie
We were lucky enough to collaborate once again with the team behind this committed and endearing magazine, and in this issue you’ll find two patterns made in our yarns:
The first one is Jule Kebelmann’s “Making Waves” sweater, knitted in Gilliatt “argile”: a beautiful sweater with a rounded yoke that features a lovely play of patterns alternating textured stitches, slipped stitches and very graphic lines created by casting off and then picking up stitches on the cast off row. It is knitted seamlessly from the neckline.
Pattern: « Making Waves » by Jule Kebelmann, available in English in Making Stories 11 in 10 sizes.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 110,5 (121, 126, 137, 142) [152,5, 158, 168,5, 173,5, 184] cm / 43.5 (47.5, 49.5, 54, 56) [60, 62.25, 66.25, 68.25, 72.5]” – recommended to be worn with 34 cm / 13.5” of positive ease at the bust.
YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% French Merinos d’Arles and black merino from Portugal; 250 metres / 273 yards per 100g) : 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) [6, 6, 6, 6,7] balls OR 980 (1030, 1090, 1170, 1225) [1275, 1345, 1390, 1440,1555] metres / 1075 (1130, 1195, 1280, 1340) [1390, 1470, 1520, 1580, 1700] yards.
Sample shown is knit in colourway “argile“. Francesca wears a size 3 with 16 cm / 6.25” of positive ease.
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Techniques: Wrap & Turn Short Rows, Provisional Tubular Cast-on for 2×2 ribbing, Tubular Bind-Off for 2×2 ribbing, Picking up stitches from bind-off edge, Twisted stitches
The second pattern is Tania Dejoie’s “Palm Oasis” tee-shirt, created in Antigone “libellule” and inspired by the palm trees of Hawaii. It is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom, with a pretty lace pattern repeated in mirror image on the lower sleeves and body, and on the yoke.
Pattern: « Palm Oasis » by Tania Dejoie, available in English in Making Stories 11 in 10 sizes.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 83.5 (96.5, 102.75, 109.25, 115.75) [128.5, 135, 141.5, 154.25, 160.75] cm / 32.75 (38, 40.5, 43, 45.5) [50.5, 53.25, 55.75, 60.75, 63.25]” – recommended to be worn with 5-12 cm / 2-4.75” of positive ease at the bust.
YARN
De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% ecological linen grown in Normandy, France; 260 metres / 284 yards per 100 g): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) [7, 7, 8, 8, 9] balls OR 930 (1060, 1215, 1340, 1565) [1725, 1785, 1970, 2060, 2255] metres / 1015 (1160, 1330, 1465, 1710) [1885, 1950, 2155, 2255, 2465] yards
Sample shown is knit in colourway “libellule“. Francesca wears a size 3 with 7.25 cm / 2.75” of negative ease at the bust.
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Techniques: Provisional Cast-On, Reading your knitting, Cables, Lace, Tubular Bind-Off
« Making Stories 11 » is available here:
Credits :
• Mannequin : Francesca Margaux
• Photographie : Melinda Dela Costa
• Edition technique : Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphisme : Camille Romano