Book Preview - Briquette
You may be familiar with one of my very first patterns, Tweedy Scholar Scarf. I named it after a fellow with a beard who had a very academic look about him. I later learned he was not a university professor, but a former boxer, so maybe it would have been more appropriate to call it the Tweedy Fighter. For completely unrelated reasons, though, I'm updating the scarf for my upcoming book with a new look and a new name.
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| Photo © Kathy Cadigan 2012 |
I'm calling it Briquette and in its new format it will still be free through December 31, 2012. Starting January 1, though, it will be $6 so download it now. The pattern is easy to memorize and to customize and would make a lovely gift for men or women.
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| Photo © Kathy Cadigan 2012 |
Briquette is worked in Hazel Knits DK Lively, which is a very bouncy DK weight sock yarn. Its tightly twisted three-ply structure creates gorgeous stitch definition, and the merino nylon fiber content makes it soft and durable. The color is Equinox and I believe it speaks for itself, as is true of all Hazel Knits colors.
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| Photo © Kathy Cadigan 2012 |
Our location for this photo shoot was downtown Seattle, so we had quite a few passersby curious about what we were up to. The human who was accompanying this lovely dog insisted that he would make a much better model than any of the fellows I had on hand. We all decided that we wouldn't be offended considering he was extremely beautiful. We couldn't say no to the offer to include him in a photo, though I decided against letting him wear any of the garments.
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| Photo © Kathy Cadigan 2012 |
I chose this design as a preview for my upcoming book because it's a solid representation of what the book is about - practical, distinguished designs that men will want to knit and wear. All of the patterns are elegantly functional with thoughtful knitterly details.
The book will be available for pre-order starting in early January. Subscribe to my mailing list to make sure you get updates.
Finished Measurements
Length: 82 in/208 cm
Width: 5.75 in/14.4 cm
Yarn
440 yd/402 m DK weight yarn
Shown in Hazel Knits DK Lively (90% Merino, 10% Nylon); color Equinox; 2 skeins
Gauge
22 sts/28 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Boxes Stitch Pattern
Needles & Notions
*Needle sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.
US #8/5 mm needle
tapestry needle
Skills
cast on, knit, purl, knit through the back loop, purl through the back loop, bind off, follow written or charted stitch pattern instructions