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Blue Sky Alpacas – Pattern Preview!

December 2, 2010

Hi Spud & Chloë friends,

I’m back with another spectacular pattern preview from our other side of Spud & Chloë, our Blue Sky Alpacas side. I am so in love with our pattern collection for the upcoming season. I can’t ever remember loving an entire collection so much. We have the cream of the crop in designers and in yarns, never a better combination for knitting. I’ll let you know when the patterns are available for purchase through your local yarn shops and online yarn shops. It will be very soon. Now, I’ll get right to it!

Click here to visit the Blue Sky Alpacas website for more yarn and pattern information!

Above is Ida’ Vest and seriously that is a must make for me. I would wear that vest OUT!  Here is some information you might like to know:

Ida’s Vest designed by Elinor Brown
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Worsted Hand Dyes
Gauge: In Box Stitch, 16 sts and 26 rows = 4″
Needle Size: Size 9 (5.5mm) 32″ long circular needle, Size 9 (5.5mm) 16″ long circular needle
Yardage: 600 to 1,000
Sizes Available: 30¾, 32¾, 34¾, 36¾, 38¾, 40¾, 42¾, 44¾
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This tunic-length vest is fitted for a flattering shape and features a clever box-stitch pattern for interesting texture.

Cecily’s Silk Cardigan designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Alpaca Silk
Gauge: 22 sts and 26 rows = 4″
Needle Size: Size 4 (3.5 mm) 29″ circular needle, Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16″ circular needle, Size 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles,
Yardage: 584 to 1,022
Sizes Available: XS (S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X)
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This light and pretty cardigan features top down construction with handy pockets and an easy lace edging.

Kaw Valley Wrap designed by Elinor Brown
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Alpaca Silk
Gauge: In Body Lace Chart, 15 sts and 21 rows = 4″
Needle Size: Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32″ circular needle,
Hook size: Size US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional cast on
Yardage: 1,022
Sizes Available: One size: Length: About 79″
Width: About 20½”
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This light and airy wrap features an engaging charted lace pattern with a knitted-on edging.

Valerie’s Cardigan designed by Valerie Teppo
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Skinny Cotton
Gauge: In sleeve patt, each st rep = 1″ and 7 rows = 4″ with smaller hook.
Hook Size: Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook, Size G (5mm) crochet hook
Yardage: 900 – 1,350
Sizes Available: S, M, L, 1XL, 2XL
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This lacy crocheted cardigan is the perfect layer for warm, breezy days yet chic enough for a night on the town.

Men’s Striped Vest designed by Melissa LaBarre
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Sport Weight or Melange
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ in St st
Needle Size: US 4 (3.5mm) 32″ circular needle,  US 4 (3.5mm) 16″ circular needle
Yardage: 880 – 1,540
Sizes Available: Adult Men’s S, M, L, XL, XXL
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This classic layering piece gets a modern update with a close-fitting design and a subtly asymmetrical stripe pattern.

Knot Sleeve Blouse designed by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Published in: Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Leaflet
Published: December 2010
Yarns: Blue Sky Royal
Gauge: In St st with smaller needle, 26 sts and 38 rows = 4″
Needle Size: Size 4 (3.5 mm) 34-36″ circular needle, Size 3 (3.25 mm) 34-36″ circular needle and set of 2 double pointed needles
Yardage: 864 to 1,152
Sizes Available: 30, 32, 34, 36, 37½, 39¼, 41½, 43¼, 45, 46¾
For more information: www.blueskyalpacas.com
Notes: This exquisite fitted cardigan features a pretty scoop neck and an ingenious knot-sleeve detail.

Can you believe the beauty of these pieces? I can’t.  I’ll be back tomorrow with the Cedar Wrap pattern. Sorry for the delay for those of you waiting. I promise it will be up and available tomorrow!

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