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Hello Modesty readers!
It's been quite some time since I last wrote a post for this blog! I am back and I am here to introduce the True Beauty Zip-Up Hoodie knitting pattern. Inspired by the Korean drama, True Beauty, I have designed a hoodie that includes a zipper, hood, pockets, and accent stripes.
If you have watched the Korean drama, then you would know that this hoodie resembles the male (Suho) lead's treasured hoodie.
This design was a challenging one for me merely because I had never designed anything with inset pockets, zippers, or working contrast colors in the round. Nevertheless, it was a fun time creating this piece.
True Beauty Zip-Up Hoodie Knit Pattern
To all the K-drama fans out there, the True Beauty Zip-Up Hoodies is a must make. Inspired by Suho's cherished zip-up from True Beauty, this hoodie has it all. The zipper, hood, pockets, and stripes on the sleeve are all there, just like Suho's. The hoodie is perfect for those chillier days. So grab a pair of jeggings and match them with this true beauty.
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To purchase the inexpensive PDF pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.
To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.
The Pattern
The True Beauty Zip-Up Hoodie is an intermediate knit pattern that includes some hand sewing involved. The pattern is worked up in Lion Brand's Superwash Merino.
The hoodie includes a hood, pockets, and a zipper. The body panels are worked flat and seamed together later. The pockets are knitted right onto the back panel and then seamed onto the front panels before seaming the sides of the body. The sleeves are worked in the round and set into the armhole. The hood is knitted from the stitches of the body panels that were held on stitch holders. Once the hood is completed, and i-Cord edging is knitted before attaching the zipper.
The pattern is offered in 8 bust sizes: 32, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58
The hoodie has a positive ease of approximately 5 inches around the bust and 2 inches in the sleeves. The sleeves are designed long and will go beyond wrist length.
Design Story
Have you seen the K-drama True Beauty? If you haven't, you are missing out! It's a drama that I consider to be one of the best that came out this year.. for me, at least. It kept me laughing the entire way through. There are some sad parts to this story but overall, it was an enjoyable watch with lots of hilarious scenes.
I loved it so much that I actually took up reading the webtoon in the book format. I'm not great at reading books via electronics so I purchased what books were available (and a very hefty cost since they were shipped from Korea).
After watching this K-drama multiple times, I was inspired to design Suho's cherished zip-up hoodie. There is an extra touch to the ribbings for this hoodie but everything else remains very similar to Suho's hoodie.
Testers
Here are some pictures submitted by a few of my testers. To see more from these makers, simply click their pictures.
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Happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
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Winter Sonata Cocoon Knit Pattern
Cozy up to this snuggly blanket-like knit cocoon. The Winter Sonata Cocoon is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern (with some intermediate techniques) that uses Lion Brand's Hometown USA super bulky weight yarn. It's a garment yet feels like a big blanket! So grab your circular knitting needles and this pattern, and cozy up in front of the TV. The Winter Sonata Cocoon is the perfect pattern to knit up while watching your favorite Netflix show.
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To purchase the inexpensive PDF pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.
To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.
The Pattern
The Winter Sonata Cocoon is a beginner-friendly knit pattern that includes a few intermediate techniques. The pattern is worked up in Lion Brand's Hometown USA and includes four different knit textures.
The cocoon is worked flat and then later worked in the round for the collar and the sleeves. You begin the cocoon starting with a provisional cast-on working the entire diamond motif of the back to the end of one sleeve. Later the provisional cast-on stitches are picked up and the remainder of the back and second sleeve are knitted.
The pattern is offered in 3 sizes: S/M, L/XL, and 2/3XL.
Design Story
Have you ever heard of the Kdrama Winter Sonata? Are you guessing what I think you're guessing? Yes, this cocoon was named with that Kdrama in mind. It was one of the very few Kdramas I remember watching in my teenage years. The sceneries that were shot for the Winter Sonata (Korean drama) made me want to hibernate. With the setting taking place in winter and with lots of snow, the Winter Sonata Cocoon reminded me of what I was missing while watching this drama, a cozy blanket-like garment.
After making your own, I can guarantee you that you will want to snuggle up in your Winter Sonata Cocoon all winter long.
Testers
Here are some of the beautiful Winter Sonata Cocoons my testers have made. To see more from these makers, simply click their pictures.
Yarns Used and Yardages
S/M: Hometown USA Color A: 313, Color B: 74, Color C: 193
L/XL: Hometown USA A: 375(380), B: 74(100), C: 239(225); DMC Knitty 10 A: 409, B: 105, C: 277
2/3XL: Hometown USA A: 486, B: 66, C: 266End Remarks
Find me on Facebook and Instagram. Tag me with your finished Winter Sonata Cocoon by using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
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Emerald Shawl Knit Pattern
The beautiful Emerald Shawl is a free intermediate knit pattern with leaf motifs. It uses only two skeins of Lion Brand's Heartland, a worsted weight yarn. It's the perfect shawl for a cool night in town.
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The Pattern
The Emerald Shawl is an intermediate knit pattern that requires knowledge of German short rows.
Materials
-2 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland in color Cuyahoga Valley
-5.5mm circular knitting needles (I recommend at least 50 inches of cable.)
-stitch markers (ones that can open and close)
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations
5stB-insert tip of right needle into center of st 3 rows below the next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull up another loop from the same st, yo, pull up another loop, making all loops the same height. Drop the next st on the left needle. (5 complete loops)
CO-cast on
k-knit
k2tog-knit 2 together
ksR(knot stitch)-insert tip of right needle into the third st; lift it up and over the first two sts and let it drop; k, yo, k
ktbl-knit through back loop
p-purl
PM-place stitch marker
ptbl-purl through back loop
p2togtbl-purl 2 together through back loop
p3sso-pass 3 slipped stitches over
skp-slip1, knit, pass over the slipped stitch
sl2-k1-p2sso-slip 2, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over
SM-stitch marker
yo-yarn over
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows equal 4 inches
Measurements
Roughly 60” in length and 22” deep.
Notes
-To alter the length of the shawl to your liking, cast on multiples of 26 +7.
-This shawl is worked lengthwise.
-If you decide to alter the length of your shawl, when placing your stitch marker for the first German short row, mark the center stitch.
-Slip stitch markers as you come across them.
Emerald Shawl Pattern
Cast on 241 sts.
Row 1-5: knit
(WS)Row 6: k2, p1, k1, p1, *PM, k2, p5, k9, p5, k2, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 7: k2, *ksR, p2, yo, k2, skp, k1, p9, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, p2; repeat from * 9x, ksR, k2
Row 8: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p1, yo, p2, p2tog, k9, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p1, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 9: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k2, yo, k2, skp, p7, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, p2; repeat from *9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 10: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p3, yo, p2, p2tog, k5, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p3, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 11: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k4, yo, k2, skp, p3, k2tog, k2, yo, k4, p2; repeat 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 12: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p5, yo, p2, p2tog, k1, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p5, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 13: k2, *ksR, p2, yo, k2, skp, k5, p1, k5, k2tog, k2, yo, p2; repeat from * 9x, ksR, k2
Row 14: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p1, yo, p2, p2tog, p4, k1, p4, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p1, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 15: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k2, yo, k2, skp, k3, p1, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 16: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p3, yo, p2, p2tog, p2, k1, p2, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p3, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 17: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k4, yo, k2, skp, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k4, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 18: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p5, yo, p2, p2tog, k1, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p5, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 19: k2, *ksR, p2, k2, yo, skp, [ktbl, p1]5x, ktbl, k2tog, yo, k2, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 20: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p4, [ptbl, k1]5x, ptbl, p4, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 21: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, skp, yo, k1, yo, skp, [p1, ktbl] 4x, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 22: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p5, [k1, ptbl]4x, k1, p5, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 23: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, skp, yo, k2, yo, skp, [ktbl, p1] 3x, ktbl, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 24: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p6, [ptbl, k1]3x, ptbl, p6, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 25: k2, *ksR, p2, skp, yo, k3, yo, skp, [p1, ktbl]2x, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * 9x, ksR, k2
Row 26: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p7, [k1, ptbl]2x, k1, p7, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 27: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, skp, yo, k4, yo, skp, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 28: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p8, ptbl, k1, ptbl, p8, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 29: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, skp, yo, k5, yo, skp, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 30: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p9, k1, p9, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 31: k2, *ksR, p2, yo, skp, yo, k1, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, p1, yo, skp, yo, k1, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, p2; repeat from * 9x, ksR, k2
Row 32: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p8, k3, p8, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 33: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k1, yo, skp, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, p3, yo, skp, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 34: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p7, k5 (put a SM on the center st of the k5), p7, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 35: k2*ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k2, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, p5, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 36: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p6, k7, p6, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 37: k2, *ksR, p2, k3, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, p3, 5stB (needle should go into the st where you marked in row 34), p3, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, p2; repeat from * 9x, ksR, k2
Row 38: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p5, k4, p5 (loops made for 5stB), k4, p5, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 39: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, yo, k2, skp, k1, p4, [sl3 together knitwise, k2tog, p3sso], p4, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 40: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p1, yo, p2, p2tog, k9, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p1, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 41: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k2, yo, k2, skp, p7, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, p2; repeat from * 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 42: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p3, yo, p2, p2tog, k5, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p3, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Row 43: k2, *ktbl, p1, ktbl, p2, k4, yo, k2, skp, p3, k2tog, k2, yo, k4, p2; repeat 9x, ktbl, p1, ktbl, k2
Row 44: k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl, *k2, p5, yo, p2, p2tog, k1, p2togtbl, p2, yo, p5, k2, ptbl, k1, ptbl; repeat from * 9x, k2
Take a stitch marker and mark between stitches 120 and 121. (This number will be different if you chose to add or minus length to your shawl.)
Work stockinette for the remainder of this pattern.
Knit 10 stitches past the stitch marker.
Perform a German short row on the 10th stitch you knitted. Purl up to 9 sts past the stitch marker and perform a German short row on the 9th stitch you purled.
Continue knitting rows by adding 3 sts past the last German short row performed until you have 34 sts left on both ends (ones that have not gone through the German short rows).
Stockinette 4 sts past the last German short row for a total of 6 rows. You should have 22 sts remaining on each end.
Stockinette 6 sts past the last German short row performed for a total of 2 rows. You should have 16 sts on either end.
Stockinette 8 sts past the last German short row performed for a total of 2 rows.
Stockinette the last 2 rows and BO.
Block your shawl.
Testers
Laura from The Cozy Chipmunk. She also wrote a review on the Emerald Shawl. Check out her blog post!
Ending Remarks
I hope that you enjoyed the Emerald Shawl knit pattern. I would love to see your very own Emerald Shawl.
Find me on Facebook and Instagram. Tag me with your finished shawl by using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
The Acorn Cardigan Knit Pattern
Nothing says fall than a good deep orange cardigan that has acorn motifs along the front. Chipmunks and squirrels are bound to get them confused for the real thing. The Acorn Cardigan is made with Lion Brand's bulky weight Color Made Easy and the pattern is an advanced beginner knit pattern. Knit this beautiful bottom-top seamed cardigan and let the cute chipmunks and squirrels come to you!
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The Pattern
The Acorn Cardigan is an advanced-beginner bulky weight knitting pattern. The cardigan has a positive ease of 6 inches in the bust and positive ease of an inch in the arms. The body is worked bottom-up and the sleeves are worked in the round. All pieces are seamed together and stitches are picked up for the collar.
Design Story
The Acorn Cardigan was designed specifically for my aunt who enjoys receiving handmade garments by yours truly. I tried knitting her a cardigan designed by another blogger. Unfortunately, the fit wasn't right and my aunt and I both agreed that I should do the designing of her next best and favorite cardigan.
So, what did I do? Yes, I unraveled that whole cardigan stitch by stitch. It hurt to see each stitch disappear as I pulled the yarn but something great came out of that yarn.
The yarn used for this knit project was Lion Brand's Color Made Easy in Kombucha. It is a bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and does great in both the washer and dryer.
Ending Remarks
To stay connected with me, find me on Instagram and Facebook! Tag me with your makes using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Until next time, happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
This post may contain affiliate links. I am paid a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on my site. Thank you for supporting my blog in this way.
The Silver Lining Cardigan Knit Pattern
The Silver Lining Cardigan is an intermediate knit pattern that displays elegance, feminity, and modesty. It is an oversized cardigan that's comfy and yet makes you feel beautiful.
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To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.
The Pattern
The Silver Lining Cardigan is an intermediate worsted weight knitting pattern that has a positive ease of 8-10 inches in the bust and positive ease of 2-3 inches in the arms. The body is worked bottom-up and the sleeves are worked in the round. The sleeves are set-in and are designed with sleeve caps. All pieces are seamed together and stitches are picked up for the collar. The motif that runs up and down the two front panels is the King Charles stitch.
The pattern is offered in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/2XL.
Design Story
According to Dictionary.com, the definition to silver lining is "a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. The phrase is often seen as part of the proverb... meaning that there's hope or something good to be found in every bad situation."
Before we headed into this crazy year of lockdowns and social distancing, I designed a cardigan that spoke elegance, femininity, and modesty. In a world that sells sex through all platforms of media, I strive to create designs that convince ladies everywhere that you do not need to wear less to be sexy. You can still be this beautiful person without having to show off every bit of skin that you have. What makes you beautiful is what is inside: your humble heart.
Ending Remarks
Stay connected with me! Find me on Instagram and Facebook! Tag me with your makes using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Until next time, happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
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Cheese in the Trap Cardi Knit Pattern
What comes to mind when you think of cheese? Maybe swiss cheese? Inspired by the Korean drama, movie, and webtoon, I present to you the Cheese in the Trap Cardi. This cheesy, cozy, fitted knit cardigan is the perfect garment in cool fall weather.
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The Pattern
The Cheese in the Trap Cardi is a fitted cardigan worked bottom-up with set-in sleeves with 2 strands held together. The yarn used was Yarn Bee 44th Street in Mustard. Roughly 2,000 yards of yarn are needed to complete the only size offered at the moment. The yarn is considered a category 3 (DK) but is a thinner DK weight yarn and can be found at Hobby Lobby.
The Cheese in the Trap Cardi is only offered in size XS/S. Unfortunately, I was unable to figure out the math for this particular design specifically because of the front panels. I am hoping to figure out the grading for this irresistible cardigan next spring. Stay tuned!
Design Story
I was inspired to design this cardigan after watching both the Korean drama and movie of the webtoon, Cheese in the Trap. I had originally thought of making this cardigan a plain yellow garment but another big-time blogger came out with something similar. To not become a "copy-cat", I decided to design my cardigan more fitting to the name I decided to give it.
When I think of cheese, Swiss cheese always comes to mind which happens to be one of my favorite cheeses. (Brie cheese comes in first place in my heart though.) To represent that holey Swiss cheese, I used the beautiful diamond lace stitch to complete the look.
A lot of time was spent calculating out this detailed garment and I am truly pleased with the way it came out.
The Cheese in the Trap Cardi was a fun design to create and also my favorite out of all the garments that I have designed thus far. Because of this, it makes me sad that I am not able to have this pattern size inclusive. (One day, it will. I promise.)
Purchase your pattern today. Sit down in front of the TV with your knitting needles in hand with the Kdrama streaming. By the end of the drama series, you should have your very own Cheese in the Trap Cardi!
Ending Remarks
Stay connected with me! Find me on Instagram and Facebook! Tag me with your makes using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Until next time, happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
This post may contain affiliate links. I am paid a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on my site. Thank you for supporting my blog in this way.
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