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Hobbie's Knitting Pattern CollectionVests, School Sweaters and Cardigans Too!
You're invited to read Hobbie’s Wizard Wear Blog created for wizarding fans everywhere with costuming resources, knitting pattern information, "how to" techniques and your comments/questions.
The collection now includes knitting patterns for children - wee wizard wear - for the littlest wizards in your family. Our first pattern was for a Wizard School uniform vest - for all wizards who live in warmer climates. Vests are a nice alternative to the long sleeved wizard school sweater when you consider that most cons and wizarding events take place during summer months when long sleeves are not really needed. Our "collection" includes several vest and sweater sizes as well as the a pattern for the "PoA" style cardigan, as well as knitting patterns for children. The Ladies 44, "PoA" style, Wizard School Cardigan knitting pattern [8 pages of detailed instructions including graphics] is available through PayLoadz: Buy Now The Misses size 12 [38"] Sports Team Sweater is now available through PayLoadz: Buy Now The "OOTP" Misses size 12-14 [38"] Cardigan pattern is now available. Simply fill our the form - the pattern for either cardigan style is free to download. We designed the knitting patterns to be "generic" in nature...knit with economical yarns available at retail stores such as Joann and easily customized by knittersof all skill levels but easy enough for beginners with knowledge of basic Knitting techniques.
We also assume that this basic knowledge includes the ability to cast on, cast off, increase and decrease stitches, make minor adjustments [such as shortening/lengthening the sweater body and sleeves] to the pattern to suit your "fit" preference and to change colors. The school uniform knits are basically stockinet stitch and 1x1 ribbing. The stripe pattern is nothing more than a change in yarn colors. It's worth a visit to explore Knit & Crochet @ Jo-Ann.com! By the way...be sure to check their free knitting patterns. You will find the link in the "Also from Joann.com" category - half way down the navigation bar on that page. Plade your cursor over the double underlined links for more information and special deals related to any of the topics on this page. All information is supplied by Kontera.com. Back to knitting... What about the stripe pattern? The stripe sequence of "House" colors is added in the appropriate places, depending on the style you are knitting:
We will leave the ultimate placement of this stripe pattern up to the knitter as there are numerous, differing opinions as to the "authentic" placement of the stripe. The sample above, knit in Patons® Classic Merino Wool, illustrates a 2/2/2 "original style" stripe sequence. The stripe is .94 inches wide at this gauge.
What about "House" colors? Here again there are many differing opinions as to what constitutes "authentic" colors. We list the contrast colors we feel are authentic. They are suggested colors and where we think there are no accurate matches, we do not list any color at all. We assume that the knitter will locate a yarn, of the same weight and fiber content, as a replacement, in a shade that represents their idea of an acceptable, authentic color. Case in point...we use three different yarns to knit our New Style knits. Due to the stitch and row gauge of the KnitPicks Merino wool, we only knit 1 row above the ribbing and used a 1/2/1 *new style* stripe to keep the stripe "in proportion". Depending on the way you knit [loosely or tightly], you may need to change to larger or smaller knitting needles to achieve the gauge used in this pattern. We cannot emphasize this point enough - Please take a few minutes to read through the entire pattern before beginning to knit. Familiarize yourself with the techniques and review any notes which have been added to the pattern directions. Remember that in order for any sweater, vest or cardigan to be the correct size, according to the diagram, it is not the type or brand of yarn you knit with that matters, but the accuracy of the stitch and row gauge. If you feel your gauge is somewhat off from the suggested stitch and row measurement, be sure to follow the measurements on the diagram. At Hobbie's House, we consider the diagram to be more important than the written instructions. The diagram is the blueprint of your knitting pattern. All you really need is a stitch and row gauge, a stitch pattern [for wizard sweaters, it is plain stockinet stitch] and accurate measurements. Check the measurements given on the diagram and you can automatically determine if the finished garment will fit you. Make adjustments before you begin to knit.
LinksKnitting stripes - the only "pattern" required to make a simple sweater or vest look like wizard wear! Hobbie's sweater measurements, fit and sizing information. How to take sleeve measurements.
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We suggest adding the stripe pattern 1 or 2 rows above the bottom ribbing. This hold true whether you are knitting the vest, the school sweater or the cardigan. In our opinion, adding stripes, or any fairisle design, a couple rows above the ribbing prevents the ribbed stitches from distorting the edge of the design. Again, this is OUR opinion.
