Knits from the LYS: A Collection by Espace Tricot captures everything we love about our local yarn stores. Exciting patterns, yarns both familiar and new, and helpful tips on getting the best results. For over 10 years, Espace Tricot has been the LYS (Local Yarn Store) at the heart of Monkland Village in Montreal, Canada. Serving such a creative, artistic and multicultural community directly inspired this collaborative collection.
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Designers and shop owners Stephanie Earp and Naomi Endicott have assembled a range of patterns that offer something for every knitter — from garments to accessories. The 15 patterns feature a variety of structures, constructions, difficulty levels and techniques. Challenge yourself or stay in your comfort zone: It's up to you!
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CARAWAY YOKE SWEATER Mona Schmidt
There is a reason we all love a good colourwork yoke: they can be graded to fit a wide range of sizes, make good use of precious single skeins, and can be easily customized. “Caraway was originally conceived as a showcase for my own handspun yarn,” Mona says. “The simple geometric patterns and breezy lace are easy to knit and combine to create something bigger than the sum of their parts!”
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)
Recommended positive ease: 4–7” / 10–15 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 38.5 (42.5, 44.75, 48, 50.5, 53.5) (57.5, 60.75, 63.25, 67.25)“ / 98 (108, 114, 122, 128, 136) (146, 154, 161, 171) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 897 (1003, 1056, 1131, 1191, 1263) (1355, 1433, 1492, 1586) yds / 822 (920, 968, 1037, 1092, 1158) (1243, 1314, 1368, 1455) m DK weight yarn.
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok 50 or Woolstok 150
CC: 109 (120, 126, 135, 142, 151) (162, 171, 176,
190) yds / 100 (110, 116, 124, 131, 139) (149, 157, 162, 175) m DK weight yarn.
Feederbrook Farm Entropy DK or Moondrake Co. Plush Paca Paca
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm & 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting; US 7 / 4.5 mm 16” / 40 cm & 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.
GAUGE
20 sts x 26 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch and stranded colourwork on larger needles, after blocking.
CHANNEL SWEATER Stephanie Earp
Espace Tricot has long been known for simple, elegant sweater patterns, especially top-down raglans and yokes. “I was inspired to try a drop shoulder style, to add another shape to our library of reliable classics,” says Stephanie. The two samples of the Channel Sweater here illustrate what a difference yarn choice can make. The grey sample uses a blown yarn, which has warmth without heaviness, held with a speckled tweed yarn. The golden sample uses a single ply merino that adds satisfying weight and drape.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)
Recommended positive ease: 10–15” / 25–38 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 44 (49, 52, 56, 60, 64) (68, 72, 76)“ / 112 (124.5, 132, 142, 152, 162.5) (173, 183, 193) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 631 (714, 758, 816, 874, 961) (1037, 1114, 1211) yds / 577 (653, 693, 746, 799, 879) (948, 1019, 1107) m bulky weight yarn.
DHG Piuma or Camarose Snefnug held with Make It Tweed
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm & 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting; US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” / 40 cm & 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting.
Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
12 sts x 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
KATABATIC WRAP Naomi Endicott
This wrap is the ideal introduction to a technique that might intimidate many knitters: but intarsia is far simpler than you think, promise! Get to grips with the basics of two- colour intarsia before joining in extra bobbins to practice different shapes. This intarsia pattern grew out of preparing a class for the store. Naomi says, “Many of my design ideas come out of similar processes like this: swatches for one purpose can inspire whole new projects.”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 11” / 28 cm. Length: 80” / 203 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
C1: 385 yds / 353 m worsted weight yarn.
C2: 385 yds / 353 m worsted weight yarn.
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt with Noro Kureyon or Drops Air
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm circular or straight needles for working flat.
GAUGE
17 sts x 26 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
GALA SWEATER Naomi Endicott
You know what they say, business in the front, party in the back! Just do a little twirl, and the simple raglan structure gives way to an elegant lace back panel in contrasting textures. “I chose the name “Gala” for its two-fold meaning to me,” says Naomi. “Firstly, because the chevron design is a nostalgic nod to party bunting, and secondly because it is a nickname of the town where I studied knitwear design.”
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Recommended positive ease: 6–10” / 15–25.5 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 38 (42.5, 46, 50, 52.5, 56) (58.5, 62, 66, 68, 72)“ / 97 (108, 117, 127, 133, 142) (149, 158, 168, 173, 183) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn A: 838 (922, 1025, 1114, 1229, 1341) (1453, 1567, 1702, 1835, 1945) yds / 767 (842, 938, 1019, 1123, 1227) (1331, 1443, 1557, 1679, 1777) m DK weight yarn
OR the same amount in each of fingering weight and mohair, held together.
Along Avec Anna Double Merino or Bon Tricot Bliss + Happy 4-ply
Yarn B: 110 (119, 127, 136, 143, 151) (162, 171, 180, 186, 195) yds / 100 (109, 116, 124, 131, 138) (148, 156, 165, 170, 178) m fingering weight yarn.
Along Avec Anna Merino or Bon Tricot Happy 4-ply
Yarn C: 82 (88, 94, 101, 106, 112) (120, 127, 133, 138, 145) yds / 75 (81, 86, 92, 97, 102) (110, 116, 122, 126, 132) m lace weight silk-mohair blend; sample 2 only held with 82 (88, 94, 101, 106, 112) (120, 127, 133, 138, 145) yds / 75 (80, 86, 92, 97, 102) (110, 116, 121, 126, 132) m Make It Tweed by Rico Yarns.
Along Avec Anna Silk Mohair or Bon Tricot Bliss + Make It Tweed
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm 16” / 24 cm and 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm circular needles, and DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting.
GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after wet-blocking.
BEACHCOMBER SHAWL Naomi Endicott
Modular shawls with distinct sections like this one are a great opportunity to try simple modifications to get your perfect result! Place colours differently, play with stripe sequences, try different edging — the end result will be a beautiful and unique story, just like the seashore treasures that inspired this shawl’s textures and structure. This pattern creates a shawl with a deep V shape, with a central open square, framed by two elongated parallelograms.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 13” / 33 cm.
Length at Inner Edge: 80” / 203 cm.
Centre Tip to Outer Tip: 43.5” / 111 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
C1: 145 yds / 133 m sport or DK weight yarn.
C2: 274 yds / 250 m sport or DK weight yarn.
C3: 565 yds / 517 m sport or DK weight yarn.
Sandnes Garn Alpakka or De Rerum Natura Ulysse + Schoppel Wolle Zauber Wolle
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needle for working flat.
GAUGE
19 sts x 38 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in garter stitch, after blocking.
WINKLE MITTENS Naomi Endicott
A quick and versatile accessory, the Winkle Mittens are a relaxing gift knit, or make a pair for yourself to go with the Beachcomber Wrap. “The Old Shale lace pattern appears in many knits shared through generations of my family,” Naomi says. “Like so many knitters, I love incorporating heritage motifs into modern, wearable knits.” Our sample as shown uses mini skeins for a playful effect, but these would be just as good in one colour.
SIZES
1 (2)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 9 (10)“ / 23 (25.5) cm.
Length: 10” / 25.5 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 250 (313) yds / 229 (286) m fingering weight yarn, or the following quantities in each of 6 colours:
C1: 44 (48) yds / 40 (44) m.
C2–C6: 40 (44) yds / 37 (41) m each.
Bon Tricot Happy 4-ply Minis - shop kits!
Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm straight or circular
needles for working flat.
GAUGE
24 sts x 48 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2.5 / 3 mm needles in garter stitch, after blocking.
AURORA CARDIGAN Stephanie Earp
The Aurora Cardigan takes advantage of the space created by stretches of reverse stockinette between relatively simple cables. Version 1 features appliquéd steeked colourwork patches. In Version 2, the same reverse stockinette areas are knit held with two strands of hand-dyed mohair, to add a watercolour effect to these areas. Both versions make a big visual impact and will highlight a knitter’s skill, but Version 2 is more approachable for an intermediate knitter.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)
Recommended positive ease: 5–10” / 13–25.5 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 37.5 (41.75, 46.25, 50.5, 54.75, 59) (63.25, 67.5, 71.75)“ / 95.5 (106, 117.5, 128.5, 139, 150) (160.5, 171.5, 182) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn A: 825 (905, 1010, 1130, 1235, 1365) (1510, 1650, 1785) yds / 754 (828, 924, 1033, 1129, 1248) (1381, 1509, 1632) m bulky weight yarn.
De Rerum Natura Cyrano or Drops Wish
Yarn B (Version 2 only): 250 yds / 229 m lace weight mohair.
Bar à Tricot Saké Mohair
Yarn C (Version 1 only): Approx. 85 yds/ 78 m each 8 colours of fingering weight yarn.
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm straight and 40” / 100 cm circular needles for working flat; US 9 / 5.5 mm straight needles for working flat; US 1 / 2.25 mm DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting for colourwork patches (Version 1 only).
GAUGE
Main Sweater
12 sts x 21 rows to 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in Yarn A on largest needles, after blocking.
CAPER SOCKS Jocelyne Malric
Worked from the cuff down, these socks are beautifully shaped through the calf and upper leg, with perfect little details peppered throughout. The repeating design on the leg reminded us of caper flowers, and since pulling off these socks is also a bit of an adventure, we liked the double entendre of the pattern name. An excellent challenge for a seasoned knitter, the finished socks are sure to stun and impress.
SIZES
Trouser and Boot lengths, sizes 1 (2)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 7.75 (8.25)” / 19.5 (21) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Trouser Length
C1: Approx. 350 (370) yds / 320 (340) m fingering weight yarn.
C2: Approx. 290 (300) yds / 265 (275) m fingering weight yarn.
Lang Jawoll and Shirley Brian Yarn Deconstructed Fade Sock
Boot Length
C1: Approx. 410 (430) yds / 375 (390) m fingering weight yarn.
C2: Approx. 335 (350) yds / 305 (320) m fingering weight yarn.
Bon Tricot Happy 4-ply
Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 40” / 100 cm circular for Magic Loop method or preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
GAUGE
40 sts x 40 rounds to 4” / 10 cm in stranded colourwork Pattern A stitch, after blocking.
SPACE & TIME SHAWL Andie Schmidt
This simple brioche shawl starts with a long-tail cast on, creating a v-neck shaping while otherwise following a traditional top-down shawl shape. “It was inspired by a customer looking to knit a shawl to wear around her neck, but every sample we tried on her came up too close to her throat,” says Andie. “This pattern is for her, and for all the others out there who would like a little breathing room in their shawls.”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 80” / 203 cm. Centre Depth: 30” / 76 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 1010 yds / 920 m of DK or sport weight yarn.
Bon Tricot Jolly DK or Bar à Tricot Champagne
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 60” / 150 cm circular needles for working flat.
GAUGE
14 sts x 21 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in brioche stitch, after blocking.
LAURENTIAN MITTENS Dianna Walla
Dianna has long been known for her simple, effective, and approachable colourwork designs, and these mittens showcase that to perfection! Mittens are an ideal first colourwork project: with a small circumference, they knit up satisfyingly fast. And no need to worry about floats, as each strand is only carried behind 2 stitches at a time! Knit in luxurious cashmere yarn, these are a treat for your hardworking hands, whether you are a beginner colourwork knitter or a seasoned Fair Isle fan.
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 7.5 (8.5, 9.75)“ / 19 (21.5, 25) cm.
Length from Cuff to Tip: 9.5 (9.75, 10)” / 24 (25, 25.5) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 102 (118, 135) yds / 94 (108, 124) m fingering weight yarn.
C1: 17 (20, 23) yds / 16 (19, 21) m fingering weight yarn.
C2: 26 (30, 35) yds / 24 (28, 32) m fingering weight yarn.
Nordic Yarn Eco Cashmere 4-ply
Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm and US 1 / 2.25 mm DPNs or your preferred method for small circumference knitting.
GAUGE
26 sts x 32 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles in stranded colourwork, after blocking.
COMPOSITION BOOK PULLOVER & T-SHIRT Naomi Endicott
Sometimes we just want the simplicity of a traditional pieced sweater: four squares, elevated with shaping details and a modern silhouette. This sweater gives instructions for two versions, a pullover or a t-shirt, and the option to knit totally flat or work the neckline in the round. If you choose to work the vertical stripe detail, we recommend knitting flat: it is much simpler to work the crochet chains. Easy as ABC!
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)
Recommended positive ease: 8–12” / 20–30 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36 (39.5, 44, 47.5, 52, 55.5) (60, 63.5, 67, 71.5)“ / 91.5 (100, 112, 121, 132, 141) (152.5, 161, 170, 182) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Pullover
MC: 907 (986, 1087, 1166, 1266, 1353) (1446, 1533, 1605, 1713) yds / 830 (902, 993, 1066, 1157, 1237) (1322, 1401, 1467, 1566) m sport or DK weight yarn. CC: 130 (140, 154, 165, 179, 191) (204, 216, 226,
241) yds / 116 (126, 139, 149, 161, 172) (183, 194, 203, 217) m sport or DK weight yarn.
Optional: colourful scraps in a similar weight.
La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted
T-Shirt
MC: 794 (868, 963, 1038, 1133, 1209) (1302, 1379, 1451, 1548) yds / 726 (794, 880, 948, 1035, 1105) (1190, 1260, 1326, 1415) m sport or DK weight yarn. CC: 94 (103, 114, 123, 134, 143) (154, 163, 171, 183) yds / 86 (94, 104, 112, 122, 131) (140, 149, 157, 167) m sport or DK weight yarn.
BC Garn Alba
Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm straight or 32” / 80 cm circular needles for knitting flat.
GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
SUFFIX HAT Stephanie Earp
Why wait for time and wear to deliver a mendable object, when you can knit one ready-made? “I adore the look of visible mending on knits,” says Stephanie. “Here, I have knit in sections designed to be woven over. Purl sections recede and leave a line of knit stitches ideal for creating your ‘warp’ and ‘weft’.” It is important to use a thicker yarn for your “mending” or the backing fabric will show through.
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 17.5 (19.25, 20)“ / 44 (49, 51) cm.
Height: 8.5 (8.75, 9.5)” / 21.5 (22, 24) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 137 (142, 148) yds / 125 (130, 135) m fingering weight yarn.
CC: Approx. 10 yds / 9 m worsted weight yarn for visible mending detail.
Brooklyn Tweed Loft or Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift with Noro Kureyon
Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles and double-pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
GAUGE
20 sts x 37 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2.5 / 3 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
EMBASSY ROW VEST & TANK Stephanie Earp
Switch it up depending on the season or your personality! Knit in silks and linens, it is a summery tank, or opt for a wooly wool with ribbed edging for a traditional vest. “I designed this piece for knitters like me, who enjoy returning to a pattern more than once,” Stephanie says. “Often when I am knitting it again, I find the confidence to make modifications and changes I wouldn’t have felt sure about at first.”
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Recommended positive ease: 0–6” / 0–15 cm. For the Tank Version choose more ease, for the Vest Version, choose less.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 35.25 (38.5, 41.5, 44.75, 48, 51.25) (54.5, 57.5, 60.75, 64, 67.25)“ / 90 (98, 105, 114, 122, 130) (138, 146, 154, 163, 171) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 280 (310, 340, 370, 400, 435) (490, 540, 570, 625, 665) yds / 256 (284, 311, 339, 366, 398) (448, 494, 521, 572, 608) m sport or fingering weight yarn.
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift or Sweet Georgia Flaxen Silk Fine
CC: 200 (220, 245, 265, 290, 315) (355, 385, 425, 450, 480) yds / 183 (202, 224, 285, 310, 335) (364, 410, 452, 477, 556) m sport or fingering weight yarn.
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Crazy or Queensland Brighton Beach
Ribbing: 70 (75, 81, 87, 92, 99) (105, 111, 117, 123, 128) yds / 64 (69, 75, 80, 85, 91) (96, 102, 107, 113, 117) m MC for optional ribbing.
Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, US 3 / 3.25 mm DPN for 3-needle bind off; US 2 / 2.75 mm 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm needles for optional ribbing.
GAUGE
20 sts x 44 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in slip stitch pattern, after blocking.
BRODERIE SKIRT Carolyn Bloom & Stephanie Earp
Knitting is often an act of collaboration — between the designer and maker, between yarn and pattern. That spirit infused this collaboration, combining Carolyn’s fresh approach to embroidering on knitting with Stephanie’s love of flared skirts. The result is a surprisingly easy knit that packs a huge visual punch thanks to Carolyn’s modern and masterful embroidery motif.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hip Circumference: 39.5 (42.25, 45, 47.75, 54.25, 60.25) (63.25, 69.25, 74.25)” / 100 (107, 114, 121, 138, 153) (161, 176, 189) cm.
Waist Opening Circumference: 24 (25.75, 27.5, 29.25, 34.75, 38.75) (40.75, 44.75, 49.75)“ / 61 (65, 70, 74, 88, 98) (104, 114, 126) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 730 (790, 845, 900, 1000, 1120) (1180, 1300, 1365) yds / 668 (723, 773, 923, 915, 1025) (1079, 1189, 1248) m worsted weight yarn.
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt
CC: 40 yds / 37 m bulky weight yarn.
Drops Air or Camarose Snefnug
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needles, US 7 / 4.5 mm 24” / 60 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles.
GAUGE
16 sts x 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
ROMASHKA BLANKET Olesia Lewyckyj Jarymowycz
From the cozy waffle-weave texture of its broken rib centre to the delicate flower motif winking like daisies along its border, Romashka (“chamomile” in Ukrainian) evokes the calming, comforting power of being warmly wrapped in something made with care. The Romashka blanket begins as a centre square knit flat from point to point. The border is then picked up and knit in the round with a dropped-stitch flower motif and a scalloped edge for the bind-off.
SIZES
Small (Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 34 (65)“ / 86 (165) cm.
Height: 34 (65)” / 86 (165) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 566 (1300) yds / 619 (1189) m DK weight yarn.
C1: 246 (400) yds / 270 (366) m DK weight yarn.
C2: 160 (220) yds / 175 (201) m DK weight yarn.
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday or Queensland Kathmandu
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for working flat, US 8 / 5 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needles.
GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in broken rib stitch, before blocking. 16 sts x 27 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in broken rib stitch, after blocking.