Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,
Before I jump right into our newest patterns for the printed pattern line, I want to briefly share some exciting announcements. We have a busy, busy week ahead of us here in Spud & Chloë land. We are packing our bags (and farm animals) and heading off to Columbus, Ohio at the end of this week for TNNA (The National Needlearts Association). As with every summer, Blue Sky Alpacas and Spud & Chloë will have a big beautiful booth so if you are attending please be sure to stop by and say hello. The entire trunk show from Spud & Chloë at the Farm will be in the booth and of course, all of the new and spectacular knit pieces from the new pattern lines will be there as well. It is going to be an exciting and refreshing booth to visit.
Also, I am having two book signings for our book, Spud & Chloë at the Farm. I hope to see you at one (or both!) of these events. Here is the information and locations for those:
Saturday, June 11th: BOOK SIGNING for Spud & Chloë at the Farm with Susan:
1:30 PM – 2:15/2:30 PM
UNICORN
Booths: 121-129/220-228
Sunday, June 12th: BOOK SIGNING for Spud & Chloë at the Farm with Susan:
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
R&M WEST COAST ENTERPRISES
Booths: 155/157
Okay, now for more good stuff! Twice a year we release new printed patterns and new colors for Spud & Chloë. Therefore, twice a year I am beside myself over both the colors and designs. This season does not disappoint. We have gathered some of the most talented designers out there to bring you fun new projects to inspire and to keep your hands busy for many months ahead. The patterns are available in your local yarn shops and your favorite online shops that carry Spud & Chloë. Please see our Stockists page (click on the stockists link in the upper right hand corner) to find out where you can purchase our patterns, yarn and products.
For the photo above (It’s a snowman made with real March snow in MInnesota, note the yarn-y eyes and mouth.):
LITTLE STRIPEY HANDS
Designed by Colleen Powley
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9812
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS
• Fair Isle Gloves: Spud & Chloë Fine (65 grams/248 yds): 1 hank each A, B and C.
• Striped Mittens: Spud & Chloë Fine (65 grams/248 yds): 1 hank each A, B and C
• Size 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Stitch marker
SIZES
• Fair Isle Gloves: 6 mos (2 years)
• Striped Mittens: 6 mos (1-2 years, 3 years)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Fair Isle Gloves:
• Hand Circumference: 5¼ (6)”
• Hand length: 3 (4)” from base of thumb to top of middle finger
Striped Mittens:
• Hand Circumference: 4¼ (4¾, 5¼)”
• Hand length: 2¾ (3¼, 4½)” from base of thumb to top of middle finger
GAUGE
• In Fair Isle Stockinette Stitch, 38 sts and 44 rnds = 4″
• In Stockinette Stitch, 34 sts and 48 rnds = 4″
DESCRIPTION
• Gloves or mittens, babies or toddlers, striped or stranded, warm up all the little fingers in your family with this one handy pattern!
CABLE CABLE CABLE SOCKS!
Designed by Colleen Powley
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9813
DESCRIPTION
Intertwining panels of Stockinette and seed stitch, cables, and twisted stitches all team up for a fun knit that’s sure to keep you on your toes!
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Intermediate
MATERIALS
• Spud & Chloë Fine (65g/248yds): 2 hanks per pair
• Size 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Size 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles, or 1 size larger
than smaller needles.
• 1 stitch marker
• Cable needle
SIZES
• Women’s Medium
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot length from back of heel: Approximately 9″
• Foot Circumference: 8″
• Leg Length from cuff to base of heel: Approximately 17″
GAUGE
• In Stockinette stitch, 32 sts and 40 rnds = 4″ using smaller needles
SEEING STARS BLANKET
Designed by Lindsay Ingram
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9518
DESCRIPTION
• With instructions for three sizes, this snuggly stunner features a total of 16 shades of Sweater! The crocheted hexagons are joined as you go, and every motif has its own unique color combination.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS
• Spud & Chloë Sweater (100 g/160 yds) 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (A), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (B), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (C), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (D), 2 (3, 4, 4) hanks (E), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (F), 2 (4, 4, 4) hanks (G), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (H), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (I), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (J), 2 (3, 4, 4) hanks (K), 2 (3, 4, 5) hanks (L), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (M), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (N), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (O), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (P), 2 (3, 3, 4) hanks (Q)
• Crochet Hook; Size G (4.0 mm)
SIZES
• Lap (Twin, Full, Queen)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Width: 55 (70, 75, 85)”
• Length: 56½ (90½, 90½, 90½)”
GARTH’S VEST
Designed by Kim Hamlin
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9814
DESCRIPTION
• A vest any guy could love, this simple layer features a modern fit, clean lines, and argyle-inspired Intarsia detail.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Intermediate
MATERIALS
• Spud & Chloë Fine (65g/248yds): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) hanks A; 1 hank each B and C
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) 32″ circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16″ circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 1 (2.5 mm) 32″ circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
SIZES
• Men’s S (M, L, 1X, 2X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Finished Chest: 38 (42,44, 48, 52)”
• To fit Chest: 36 (40, 42, 46, 50)”
GAUGE
• In Stockinette stitch with smaller needles, 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4″
HEARTGYLE VEST
Designed by Kim Hamlin
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9214
DESCRIPTION
• The classic vest gets a super sweet update in this fantastic stranded color work project.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS
• Spud & Chloë Outer (100g/60 yds): 4 (4, 6, 7, 8, 9) hanks A; 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) hanks B; 1 hank C
• Size 11 (8mm) 32″ circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 11 (8mm) 16″ circular ndl or one set size 11 (8mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
SIZES
• Women’s Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Finished Chest: 26½ (32¾, 39¼, 45½, 52, 58½)”
GAUGE
• In Stockinette stitch: 10 sts & 14 rnds = 4″
SCHOOL COLORS HOODIE
Designed by Brandy Fortune
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9519
DESCRIPTION
• You’ve got spirit; yes you do! Show it off in this top down raglan cardigan, with instructions for both the color-block and striped versions.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Intermediate
MATERIALS
• Color Block Version: Spud & Chloë Sweater (100g/160yds): 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) hanks MC; 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) hanks CC
• Striped Version: Spud & Chloë Sweater (100g/160yds): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) hanks MC; 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) hanks CC
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 32″ long or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 7 (4.5mm) set of double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook, or 1 size smaller than needle size
• Tapestry needle
• 16 (18, 20, 22, 22, 24)” separating zipper
• Sewing needle and thread to match zipper
SIZES
• Girl’s L/Women’s XXS (Girl’s XL/Women’s XS, S, M, L, XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest: 25¾ (28¼, 31¾, 35½, 39¾, 44¼)”, including zipper
• Length: 18¼ (19¾, 21¾, 22¾, 24½, 25)”
GAUGE
• In Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 25 rows = 4″
SUSIE’S HAT SET
Designed by Susan B. Anderson
Published in Spud & Chloë Leaflet no 9811
DESCRIPTION
• Jazz up a basic slouchy hat and scarf set with an easy Fair Isle pattern in the Spud & Chloë Fine! The scarf is knit in the round for a simple grab and go accessory with no wrong side.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
• Intermediate
MATERIALS
• Spud & Chloë Fine (65 grams/248 yards): 3 hanks A; 1 hank each B, C, D and E
• Size 2 (2.75 mm) 16″ circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 2 and 3 (2.75 and 3.25 mm) set of 4 double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
SIZES
• Beret: To fit an average size older child’s or woman’s head ranging from 18 to 22 inches.
• Scarf: One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Beret circumference at brim: 19¾”
• Scarf width: 5½”
• Scarf length: 72″
GAUGE
• In Stockinette Stitch with larger needles, 28 sts and 36 rnds = 4″
• In Fair Isle Stockinette Stitch with smaller needles, 32 sts and 38 rnds = 4″
There you have it! And because I know someone will ask, here is a quote from Merri, at Blue Sky, about the bowling alley setting for the photos if you are interested:
“All photos (except the snowman) were shot at Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. It’s this fabulous bowling alley—you walk in and feel like its 1950. But, don’t let the atmosphere fool because they have wonderful food—bakery made right on sight—we all ate way too much. You can still bowl there—and they have live theater sometimes.”
I can’t wait to cast on and I hope you’ll join me. Let me know which is your new favorite if you get a chance.
Design Coordinator extraordinaire and resident social butterfly, keeping you up to date on her wee cousin Chloë and her pal Spud. Find her musings at 
These are just beautiful!
I love the man’s vest! I think it looks really classy.
Love the new patterns! Can’t wait to knit the Heartgyle, School Colors hoodie, and fair isle hat and scarf!
MY two faves are the Seeing Stars Blanket and Susie’s Hat Set.
Those knee socks are adorable, and the blanket – wow! (though it would take me 20 years) My favorite, though, is your fair isle scarf & hat set – I love the fresh colors and the balance between areas of thinking-knitting and autopilot. Beautiful!
Wonderful! Can’t wait to go back and look at them more closely! oh projects, projects!!!
Oh my gosh, where to start?!?!
Wow! Such great patterns and the colors are stunning.
I really like Garth’s vest. Have a great trip to TNNA. Can anyone attend that?
tnna is for industry people like shop owners, yarn companies, designers…..
What fun patterns! I especially love the Cable Cable Cable Socks & Susie’s Hat Set
I’m loving those socks and especially the men’s vest — so fun!
I’m seeing stars over the “Seeing Stars” blanket. Love it, love it, Love it!
Seeing stars over the “Seeing Stars Blanket”. Love it, Love it, Love it!
Oh my, that “Seeing Stars Blanket” is gorgeous! Will you be hosting a crochet-along for that?
love your patterns. can you buy them online?
Yes, they are printed only patterns at this time but you can purchase them on many online yarn shops! See our stockists page!
I can’t wait to whip up the mittens for my little ones, plus Susie’s Hat Set, and the gorgeous blanket! I have to ask: is that blanket the one pictured in the featured shop write up of Angelfire Studios?
yes!
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