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  1. New Pattern Release! Check 1-2

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    This is the Check 1-2 shawl, and it is now available to download directly from the website and Ravelry.

    Check 1-2 is a pattern that celebrates the superstar that you are! Remember the days of singing into a hairbrush in front of the mirror and imagining being the world’s greatest pop star? Ok, maybe that was just me…but what fun that was! This shawl pattern was inspired by those young, carefree days, when anything was possible and the world was a stage waiting for you to take the spotlight.

    Like the name suggests, the pattern creates a sequence of checks which are made by alternating sections of ‘yo, k2tog’ stitches and stockinette. The design will really show off a skein of variegated yarn, creating squares of colour that fly like mini flags across the shawl.

    Even if your dreams didn’t take the path that your 7-year-old self thought they would, that doesn’t make you any less of a star. Far from it! Every day is a chance to shine and be your brilliant self in whatever you do. So grab your needles, choose your yarn and fly your flags for the world to see!

    If you are new to knitting lace, this shawl would be the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Using just yarnover and k2tog stitches to create the lace, each section is worked between markers so you can easily keep count of your stitches. A video tutorial on how to work the [yo, k2tog] stitch combination can be found here https://www.undertheolivetreeknits.com/lace-stitches.html

    Want to go bigger and bolder? You can easily adapt this pattern to use 2 or even 3 skeins! Instructions on how to adapt the shawl are given in the instructions.

    This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted prior to publication. A handy stitch count checklist is also provided.

    Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, knit, purl, kfb, yo, k2tog, ‘yo, k2tog’ lace stitches

    Sizes – One size

    Measurements – The finished, blocked item has a wingspan of 73” (185cm) and a depth of 20” (51cm)

    Materials

    • 437-464yd / 400-425m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4 ply, sock or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Chora sock yarn, 75% merino / 25% nylon in the Sing it Back colourway
    • US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle
    • 12 stitch markers
    • 1 tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

    Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

    Download Check 1-2 from the website

    Download Check 1-2 from Ravelry

    Check 1-2 Kits!

    'Choose your Yarn' Kits are available for the Check 1-2 shawl with everything you need for the project.

    The kit includes a skein of 100g skein of Chora Sock Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% nylon) at 425m per 100g skein - choose from any of the colourways available on the website!

    Kits are presented in organza bags and you can add a needle and also a printed copy of the patten. They make great gifts too!

    Buy a Check 1-2 Shawl Kit

    Thank you Test Knitters!

    The pattern has been professionally tech edited by James Bartley and was tested by a fantastic group of test knitters too!

    Thank you Caroline, Debbie, Karen, Katie, Pat and Sharon.

    Go Large with a 2 Skein Shawl!

    As mentioned above, it's really simple to make a 2 (or even 3) skein version of this shawl, and Sharon did just that. Thank you Sharon!Test Knitter Feedback

    “Jems patterns are always do-able, and extremely wearable. The instructions are well written with an experienced knitters knowledge of thoughtful pattern layouts, both written and charted, and an unbeatable stitch count chart” – Sharon

    “As always the pattern was well written and the finished shawl beautiful. The shawl looks so much more like squares once blocked. Loved the finished shawl” – Pat

    “A one skein wonder with an easy to follow and memorise pattern allowing for full relaxation in the knit, an ideal TV project” – Caroline

    “Showcase a colourful skein of variegated yarn with this beautiful pattern!” – Karen

    Thanks for stopping by, I hope you like the new pattern!

    Until next time, happy knitting,

    Jem x

  2. New Pattern Release and Knitalong! Bring out the Bunting

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    I have a brand new pattern release! The Bring Out the Bunting shawl is now available to download directly from the website and Ravelry.

    About this Pattern

    Nothing evokes the feeling of Summer like seeing streets adorned with bunting. Whether it’s in readiness for a celebration or a good old-fashioned Summer fete, it’s always a joy when the sun comes out and the bunting goes up!

    This half-circle shawl was inspired by the street parties of the Royal Jubilee in 2022. The simple shaping and body of stockinette stitch makes it a really nice project to showcase a colourful skein of yarn. Go as bold and bright as you like! When you reach the border, yarnovers and double decreases work together to create triangular pennants along the bottom of the shawl. The sections between are worked in garter stitch to showcase your smooth, colourful ‘bunting’ and to add a final flourish of texture!

    When the daytime festivities spill over into long, cool evenings, you can wrap this light shawl around your shoulders to keep the chills away. And when the colder seasons creep in its versatile shape makes it perfect to wrap around as a scarf; a cheerful reminder of those warm, sunny days of Summer.

    Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, knit, purl, kyok (knit-yarnover-knit), sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo

    Sizes – One size

    Measurements – The finished blocked item measures 66” (167.5 cm) wingspan and 15” (38cm) in depth

    Materials

    • 464yd / 425m, 3.5 oz / 100g, 4 ply or fingering-weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Chora Sock Yarn - 75% superwash merino / 25% nylon, in the Bougainvillea colourway (1 skein)
    • US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle
    • A tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
    • 16 stitch markers (optional: to mark off the lace repeats)
    • Pins for blocking

    Gauge

    23 stitches and 32 rows to 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

    Join the Knitalong!

    This shawl would be a lovely accessory for anyone celebrating the Kings Coronation at a street party, or anyone looking for a quick Spring project, so I am running a Knitalong if you would like to join in.

    Simply post a photo of your shawl in the Under the Olive Tree Knitters Facebook Group, on Instagram with the hashtag #bringoutthebuntingkal or email a photo to [email protected]

    The KAL will run until the end of May and there will be a prize draw at the end to win a skein of yarn.


     Download Bring Out the Bunting on Ravelry

    Download Bring Out the Bunting from the Website


     Bring Out the Bunting Shawl Kit

    'Choose your Yarn' Kits are available for the Bring Out the Bunting shawl with everything you need for the project.

    The kit includes a skein of Chora Sock Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% nylon) at 425m per 100g skein.

    The sample was knitted using Bougainvillea but you can choose from any of the colourways available on the website.

    Kits are presented in organza bags and you can add a needle and also a printed copy of the patten. They make great gifts too!

    shawl knitting kit

     Buy a Bring out the Bunting Shawl Kit 


    Thank you Test Knitters!

    The pattern has been professionally tech edited by Julia Targett and was tested by a fantastic group of test knitters too! 

    Thank you Ewa, Fabiana, Fiona, Jacqueline, Nicola and Pat.

    Here's what they had to say about this pattern: 

    ‘I have enjoyed knitting this pattern, it was very relaxing with a nice and easy but pretty border and will definitely be knitting another! Also the pattern is very good for showing off the yarn as not much stitch pattern so the colours of the yarn can show and add extra interest’ – Nicola 

    ‘This pattern was very easy that a beginner could do this and enjoy a very pretty Shawl’ – Pat 

    ‘Yet another lovely knit from Jem at under the olive tree knits , well structured with the eyelet edging and the lovely bunting effect around the crescent shape of the shawl, a lovely knit for the summer’ – Jacqueline 

    ‘The pattern was relaxing to knit with a large section of stocking stitch. The lace border pattern was straightforward to follow and produces an interesting lace section. Highly recommend this shawl!’ - Fiona 

    And a big thank you also goes to Fabiana for inspiring the Bougainvillea colourway! Fabiana sent me a photograph of the pretty plant that she had taken on holiday.

    Bougainvillea makes me think of sunshine, summer, holidays and good times, so it was the perfect match for the Bring out the Bunting shawl!

     

    You can buy a skein of Bougainvillea from the website: https://www.undertheolivetreeknits.com/ourshop/prod_7667100-4-ply-Sock-Yarn-Bougainvillea.html 

    Until next time, Happy Knitting!