Oct 2007 - L`Atelier

The bon fires of October crackle in the cool crisp night. The sound of a lonely owl serenading
the flying clouds mingles with the noise below of raucous trick-or-treaters. If you look close you
might see the silhouette of a witch shadowed on the moon. Black cats and bats abound plastered
in cardboard form on windowpanes and doors. Yes, it is finally fall and it is reverently October.
Who could ask for more than this color rich month? Fall leaves carpet decks and patios. Fireplaces
lit at dusk add to the cozy feel that this season brings. Pumpkins fill breads, muffins and even
soups, to say nothing of vacant lots, waiting to be chosen for the perfect jack-o-lantern. With all
of this I find my bags of yarns have aged to perfection. Like fine wine, the colors are deeper, and
more vibrant, the style chosen in the heat of August, now makes sense. I can’t wait to start sliding
the stitches across the needles.
I begin my annual meditation on what I will create for whom for the up coming holiday gift giving
marathons. October and inflated expectations about what can actually be accomplished seem
to go together. Football games replacing Law & Order become the back ground music for my
knitting. Even the 90 degree California weather seems cooler because it is in this glorious month.
If it were up to me I would probably proclaim October the official month of knitting. It doesn’t get
much better than this.
Decant the yarn and begin the celebration!
Karen, Leslie, Meredith, Theresa, Paula, Carol, Robyn, Marisol, Heather, Reece, April, Meredith and Peggy
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Holiday Inspirations
And Revelations
This is a reprise of last years Sunday
of fun, dedicated to instruction and
inspiration for quick but sensational
gift items, great recipes, preview of
new products and ready made gifts,
and the shared love of knitting. We
have limited space so sign up soon.
First come, first serve. $40.00 (includes
CD of patterns and photos of projects).
Santa Monica:
Sunday October 28th
12:00 to 4:00 PM
Redondo Beach:
Sunday November 4th
12:00 to 4:00 PM
Offer good through MAY 15, 2005.
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Cuddle up this fall with our slouchy boucle jacket, knit in Tris a fanciful blend of wool and acrylic with
a hint of mohair to soften the mix. This yarn from Lana Grossa is fun to play in and the result just
yummy. We’ve worked the fold back ribbed collar in Furetto a classic virgin wool which variegates
to match the Tris. The Furetto works the large cabled pullover which peeks out from under the
jacket to make a true statement. Either piece can be worn alone, but together they sing.
Jacket
Club: $133.00
Non Club: $177.75
Pullover
Club: $95.00
Non Club: $126.75
Bel Canto (shown)
Cappella
Legato
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L’Atelier knits in Cashmere this month with Noro’s Cashmere Island, a
typical blend of color woven together in a blend of cashmere and wool.
Our jacket works in a simple basket-weave detailing, scattered across this
"must own" piece. The neck closes slightly off center with one beautiful
button. The vent in the back adds one more element of unexpected style.
Club: $139.00
Non Club: $185.50
Celestial
Glacier
Horizon (shown)
Offer good through November 15, 2007.
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Taken from the dream pages of our 2003 Catalog this sweater is a
true L’Atelier work of art. The intarsia knit of animal print and abstract
shapes couples beautifully with the selected palettes of color. We’ve
updated the colors and worked it in Stacy Charles new Mist. This
100% soft twist cashmere is a privilege to work with. The yarn gauges
to perfection on a 9 needle and the result is one to be proud of.
Club: $472.00
Non Club: $630.00
Carnival
Aztec (shown)
Tribal
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Sweaters are the rage. Fashion can’t get enough of them and of course neither can we. Our square
necked mock cardigan is knit from Alpaca With A Twist’s wonderful Highlander. This chunky tweedy
alpaca and wool blend knits on a #9 needle into an unbelievable soft fabric. We’ve added some
great imitation rib detailing on the back and front yokes and then included in 2 great oversized
buttons to accentuate the positive.
Club: $93.25
Non Club: $123.25
Smokey
Calm
Stormy (shown)
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Offer good through November 15, 2007. Copyright© 2007 L’Atelier
Back: With #9 needles cast on 76(86, 96)106 sts and
work in st st until pc measures 11 ½(12, 12 ½)12 ½". On
the next knit row, dec 8(10, 12)14 sts evenly across,
68(76, 84)92 sts. Then work in pattern st below:
Materials:
7 skeins: Highlander by Alpaca With A Twist
Needles: #8 and #9 US
Buttons: 2 SizesBust
SM
34"
Length Sleeve Length
21"
17 ½"
MED
LG
38" 42"
22"
23"
17 ½"
18"
EX LG* 46"
24"
18 ½" *
* MAY require more yarn
Gauge: 4/6 in st st with #9 needles or size to give
gauge. NOTE: Be sure your gauge is correct before starting garment. If different, go up or down needle sizes to obtain correct gauge.
Row 1:(WS) Knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: purl
Row 4: knit
Row 5: purl
Row 6: purl
Row 7: knit
Row 8: knit
Row 9: purl
Row10: knit
(Repeat these 10 rows for pattern)
When pc measures 13 ½(14, 14 ½)15", (Note bottom
should roll, so measure with the roll) shape armholes:
bind off 4 sts the beg of the next 2 rows, then dec 1
st each side every other row 4(4, 5)6 times. When
armholes measure 7 ½(8, 8 ½,)9", bind off.
Front: With #9 needles cast on 68(76, 84)92 sts and
work as for back until pc measures 7(7 1/3, 7 2/3)8",
then bind off the center 22(24, 28)28 sts. Then work
each side separately until pc measures 11 ½(12,
12 ½)12 ½". Then beginning on a WS row work pattern
st above until pc measures 13 ½(14, 14 ½)15", shape
armholes as for back. Then continue as for back until
armholes measure 7 ½(8, 8 ½)9", bind off.
Sleeves: With #9 needles cast on 32(36, 40)40 sts and
work in st st increasing 1 st each side every 13(12,
12)11th row 7(9, 9)10 times. When sleeve measures
17 ½(17 ½, 18)18 ½" or desired length to underarm,
shape cap: bind off 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows,
then dec 1 st each side every other row until cap
measures 4(4, 4 ½)4 ¾", bind off 2 sts the beg of the
next 4 rows, bind off rem sts.
Finishing: Lightly steam all pieces. Sew shoulder
seams. From center back neck with #8 needles and
RS facing, pick up sts along back neck edge down to
corner, place marker, pick up sts along bottom of front
neck edge, place marker. Pick up same amount of sts
from this point to center of back neck as in the first
pick up. Work in K1, p1 ribbing, decreasing 1 st each
side of marker every other row until ribbing measures
2(2, 2 ½)2 ½" bind off in rib. If a heavier rib is desired,
work 1 row of purl on the RS (turn row, then continue
in rib increasing 1 st each side of marker every other
row until this portion measures 2(2, 2 ½)2 ½". Join rib at
back neck. If using heavier rib, turn rib to inside on turn
row and slip st into place. Sew side seams and sleeve
seams. Set sleeves into armholes. Sew on buttons.
Offer good through November 15, 2007.
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