When I started this blog I was quite intent on blogging regularly. I wrote down a list of blog post ideas and planned on writing them up when ever I have a free minute. I still write down an idea every now and then, but when I sit down to write a blog post I can hardly find the motivation to actually get started. How do people stay motivated to keep blogging regularly? Okay, I’m usually quite busy juggling university, a job, and Chai Crafts on the side, but even when I have a few hours to spare I don’t feel very motivated to write a blog post – which is probably why I’ve been using my website mostly for testing calls for new designs. However, blogging is still high on my to-do list, so bear with me and I might FINALLY turn all these ideas into actual blog posts.
Either way, I released the pattern for the Keshet sweater back in February. Keshet is a simple and sweet raglan sweater with a warm and cozy turtleneck. It’s worked up in stockinette stitch on 7 mm needles using worsted weight yarn, so it’s a super quick knit. Keshet is designed with We Are Knitters’ The Meriwool, a 100% sw merino worsted weight yarn, which is a super soft and squishy yarn. I used the colorway Sprinkle Fantasy for my sample, and I’ve received a lot of compliments on it. The speckles give this sweater a very fun and playful look, and they’re highlighted by the plain stockinette texture. The Meriwool comes in 100g balls (à 136 meters / 149 yards) and is available through www.weareknitters.com. You can use code MGM75G3QY to get a $12/€10 discount on your first order from them. You can also use any other yarn that matches gauge.
Keshet is worked top down and in the round. After working the raglan increases it is split for the sleeves to finish the body and both sleeves separately. Keshet is designed to have some positive ease around the bust. The pattern includes instructions for a body with or without waist shaping.
The pattern is available in English and Dutch on Ravelry and in my webshop. It includes instructions for finished bust sizes 80 – 160 cm / 32 – 64″. You can also save the pattern on Pinterest if you want to purchase the pattern later. This link takes you to a pin with the Ravelry link.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some very kind and gifted testers for this design. You can find their photos below.
