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
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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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.
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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
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
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Briar Rose Pullover Knit Pattern
The elegant cabled Briar Rose Pullover is an intermediate knitting pattern that uses bulky-weight Lion Brand yarn. This pullover is a fitted design and is a lovely addition to your winter knits.
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To purchase the inexpensive PDF pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.
To pin this pattern for later, please visit Pinterest.
The Pattern
The Briar Rose Pullover is an intermediate knit pattern. The pullover itself is a fitted sweater with very little or no ease. Lion Brand's Color Made Easy, which is a bulky weight category 5 yarn, was used to work up this sweater. Unfortunately, Lion Brand has discontinued this yarn. At the end of this post, you can explore some of the other yarns my testers have used for knitting up the Briar Rose Pullover.
This design is knitted bottom-up and displays a beautiful knotted cable on the left and right of the front panel. Sleeves are also knitted bottom-up and are designed to be set-in sleeves. Front and back panels, as well as sleeves, are seamed together and stitches are picked up for the collar.
Final bust sizes include: 32(35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 54).
Design Story
Testers
Here are some of the beautiful Briar Rose Pullovers my testers have made. To see more from these makers, simply click their pictures.
Yarns Used and Yardages
47: Big Twist Chunky 900 yards
51: Woolove Padova 1000 yards
54: Loops and Threads Colors 929 yards
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Holly Scarf Free Knit Pattern
The Pattern
The Design Story
Materials
-25 yards of Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick & Quick
-40 yards of Lion Brand Vianna’s Choice
-9.0mm and 15.0mm knitting needles or whatever needles that will meet the gauge
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations
BO-bind off
k-knit
p-purl
sts-stitches
Gauge
Ribbing-4.5 sts and 3 rows equal 1 inch
Faux yarn-1.5 sts and 2 rows equal 1 inch
Measurements
85 inches in length
Width in faux yarn-4.5 inches
Ribbing-1.45inches
Notes
All dimensions of this scarf can be altered.
To add more or less width to the scarf, simply cast on more or less (odd number of stitches).
To adjust any of the lengths, whether the ribbing or the faux yarn, knit more for longer and less for shorter.
With 9.0mm needles, hold two strands of Vanna’s Choice and cast on 7.
Row 1: k1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end
Row 2: p1, *k1, p1; repeat from * to the end
Rows 3-100: repeat rows 1 and 2
Switch to 15mm knitting needles and Go For Faux yarn.
Rows 101-136: knit
Switch back to 10mm knitting needles and two strands of Vianna’s Choice.
For row 137, pull tight on your yarn as to not let the gauge become loose here.
Rows 137-237: repeat rows 1 and 2
BO
Weave in all loose ends.
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Emerald Shawl Knit Pattern
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The Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows equal 4 inches
Measurements
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.
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