Pattern Release: Moon Landing

The world looked on in wonder as with a few small steps, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong changed not just the trajectory of the Cold War; they changed the whole of human history. The two men spent 21 hours on the moon before coming home to a world that never would –never could—be the same.

July marked the 50^th anniversary of the moon landing. Let’s throw it the anniversary party it deserves! You can get the Moon Landing Sweater Pattern for 50% off on Ravelry through August 9th, no coupon code needed!

We almost always put patterns on sale for the first few days after release, usually at 20% off. But this one is special. This is about space, afterall. Plus, it’s my birthday! I’m going to celebrate through the whole month of August with surprise half-off patterns each week, so stay tuned. If you haven’t already, sign up for our mailing list to be notified of all the exciting discounts.

Worked top down in the round, this fresh take on a color-work yoke was inspired by the popular silhouette of 1969, updated for an easy to wear modern day look. 2 color brioche through the yoke yields a comfortable fitted bust that has a ton of stretch. Heavy color-work on the wide sleeves and body add structure. Finally, the body comes to a perfect finish with simple stockinette and tunic style hem. The whole look remains polished and sophisticated with a simple but elegant i-cord cast on and bind off.

This is an advanced knit, and the required skills are:

-2-color Brioche in the round. 
-Stranded Color-work in the round. 
-Transferring sts from holders/waste yarn to needles and vice versa.

Knit in Geek-A-Long Sport weight yarn, it’s light enough to wear in all but the hottest months, and great for layering in colder weather. Also, not for nothing, the brioche really extenuates the bust. Every now and then, it’s fun to extenuate. ;)

~Megan-Anne

“The surface is fine and powdery. I can kick it up loosely with my toe. It does adhere in fine layers, like powdered charcoal, to the sole and sides of my boots. I only go in a small fraction of an inch, maybe an eighth of an inch, but I can see the footprints of my boots and the treads in the fine, sandy particles.” -Neil Armstrong: July 20th, 1969.