Margeau Soboti - Margeau Blanc: A New Perspective on Winter White Knits

Copyright Copyright 2016 by Margeau Soboti All rights reserved. Bibliographical NoteMargeau Blanc: A New Perspective on Winter White Knits is a new work, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2016. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Soboti, Margeau, author. Title: Margeau blanc : a new perspective on winter white knits/Margeau Soboti. Description: Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2016. | Sweaters. | White. | BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General.

Classification: LCC TT825 .S653 2016 | DDC 746.43/20432dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015037286 Manufactured in the United States by LSC Communications 80610301 2016 www.doverpublications.com INTRODUCTION Winter is here and I couldnt be more excited! Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit quite like a great knitting project! Crafting that perfect winter sweater gives me something to look forward to during the cold days ahead. My hands can barely work fast enough as I knit, purl, bind off, and finally slip my new piece over my head. I am so excited to share my new book, Margeau Blanc, with you. Chock full of perfect holiday projects to lift your spirits, Margeau Blanc features a collection of sweaters and accessories in traditional winter white designs. Elegant silhouettes with a modern twist; I chose white because it is clean, crisp, and chic. Blanc, as the French say, is the perfect backdrop for your winter wonderland or holiday soiree.

I particularly love the different ranges of whites offered in every yarn. Ivory, cream, ecruall are so lovely! Every shade of white is ethereal, and knit in a simple Stockinette stitch, or perfectly paired with another stitch to showcase differing textures. Each season, year after year, I find myself on the hunt for the perfect sweater. I strive to create designs that are easily incorporated into every womans daily wardrobe, are comfortable, and timeless. All of these patterns are styles that I personally love to wear and know you will too! The designs are flattering for all body types, and every pattern ensures a simple construction, achieving a sophisticated look. Whether you like to knit in the round or sew pieces together, there is something for every knitter! I think we can all agree there is nothing more exciting than wearing a creation that is handmade.

Not only will you look great, but you will feel wonderful knowing that you crafted your garment with your own two hands! Margeau Blanc also includes a plethora of accessories to keep you warm and bundled all winter long. Each accessory incorporates my favorite knitting techniques and Ive even included a few of my signatures: giant pom-poms, broken rib stitch, trendy triangles, and faux fur. These projects are easy enough for novices, but still remain unique and interesting for experienced knitters. I wish you all the best this holiday season. As you pick up your knitting needles and flip through Margeau Blanc, I know you will find patterns for a quick project over some cocoa or a longer project as you watch the snow fall. Im so happy to be part of your holiday knitting traditions and I am looking forward to seeing your finished blanc designs.

Be sure to tag #MargeauBlanc on social media. Happy holidays and merry knitting! Margeau CONTENTS FUR BOMBER Hat is worked in pieces and sewn together. SKILL LEVEL: EASY One Size YARN * 3 balls of Fur by Rowan, 1oz/50g, each approximately 60yd/66m (97% wool, 3% polyamide) in Polar 090 NEEDLES & NOTIONS * Size 10 (6mm) needles * Tapestry needle * Stitch markers in different colors MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 24in/61cm Length: 13in/33cm from top of hat to bottom of earflap GAUGE 11 sts and 16 rows = 4in/10cm over garter stitch with size 10 (6mm) needles and 2 strands of yarn held together STITCH GLOSSARY Garter stitch: Knit every row. NOTES 1. Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout entire hat. 2.

Hat is knitted in garter stitch and in pieces that are sewn together. 3. Brim is picked up once sewing is complete. PIECE A (side) (make 2) Cast on 21 sts. K 1 row. K 1 row. K 1 row.

Rep last 2 rows until 11 sts rem. Next (dec) row: Bind off 1 st, k to end. Rep last row until 5 sts rem. Bind off. PIECE B (earflap) (make 2) Cast on 4 sts. Next (inc) row: Cast on 1 st onto LH needle, k to end 1 st increased.

Rep last row until there are 12 sts on the needles. K 2 rows. Next (inc) row: Cast on 4 sts onto LH needle, k to end16 sts. K 1 row. Next (inc) row: Cast on 5 sts onto LH needle, k to end, place marker on last st21 sts. Bind off. Bind off.

PIECE C (top) Cast on 14 sts. K 54 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Using diagram as guide, sew both Piece Bs together at edge where marker is placed. Center seam to Piece C and sew cast-on edge of Piece C along edge of Piece Bs. Set Piece As on either side and set in.

PIECE D (brim) Beg at corner of Piece B and with RS facing, pick up and k 25 sts along Pieces A and C. Next (dec) row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k12 sts decreased. K 1 row. Rep last 2 rows for 4 times more15 sts. Bind off. Fold brim up and sew corners to hat.

DIAGRAM FOUR TASSEL SHAWL Square shawl knit from corner to corner in a basic knit and purl pattern. Tassels are made and then attached to four corners. SKILL LEVEL: EASY One Size YARN * 3 hanks of Tvinni by Isager, 1oz/50g, each approximately 280yd/256m (100% merino) in Ivory 0 NEEDLES & NOTIONS * Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 24in/60cm long * Tapestry needle * Piece of cardboard 5in/13cm long (for tassels) MEASUREMENTS 30 x 30in/76 x 76cm GAUGE 27 sts and 36 rows = 4in/10cm over St st with size 4 (3.5mm) needles after blocking STITCH GLOSSARY Kfb: Knit into the front and back of next stitch1 stitch increased. M1R: Pick up loop in between stitches from back to front with LH needle; knit into the front of the stitch1 stitch increased. M1L: Pick up loop in between stitches from front to back with LH needle; knit into the back of the stitch1 stitch increased. SK2P: Slip 1 stitch onto right needle as if to knit, knit 2 stitches together, pass over slipped stitch2 stitches decreased.

SHAWL Cast on 3 sts. Set-up row (WS): Kfb, p1, kfb5 sts. Next row (RS): Knit. Next row (WS): K1, p to last st, k1. Beg inc patRow 1 (inc) (RS): K1, M1R, k to last st, M1L, k12 sts incd. Row 3 (inc) (RS): Kfb, M1R, k to last st, M1L, kfb4 sts incd. Row 5 (inc) (RS):