Katrina Rib Pattern Posted by cookie at 5:57 PM (Comments: 24)

[ UPDATE 2/7/06: I've created a new page for the Katrina Rib. Please see that page for the most updated information. The 200% employer matching program is not longer in effect. 100% of all proceeds will still go to the American Red Cross, but there is no longer a 200% employer matching program. I have also installed PayLoadz to automate pattern download immediately, so you don't have to wait for me to email them out. ]

I've finished the pattern for Blueberry Rib and have renamed it to Katrina Rib. The pattern can be purchased using Paypal for $5, and 100% of the money will be donated to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina aid. I will also match 100% of the first 30 patterns sold.

Katrina Rib is a form fitting sweater. The traveling rib down the front center panel accentuates the wearer�s curves.

Size

• S/M for chest size 32-39
• L/XL for chest size 38-45

There is some overlap in sizing because the finished sweater is very stretchy. If you are in the overlap area, make the smaller size if you want a more body hugging sweater. In particular, if your waist measurement is significantly smaller than your bust measurement, I recommend making the smaller size.

Materials

• 24� circular size 6 needle
• One set of double pointed size 6 needles
• 5 (7) balls Jaeger Extra Fine Merino DK OR 650 (850) yards of DK weight yarn
• Stitch holders
• 10 stitch markers

Notes on Yarn substitution: When substituting, use a stretchy DK weight yarn (5.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch). Alpaca, silk, linen, rayon, and cotton are insufficiently stretchy unless mixed with more elastic fibers.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Skills needed: knitting in the round, knitting the knits, purling the purls, ribbing, increasing, decreasing, provisional cast on.

Gauge

22 stitches and 32 rows per 4�x4� square in stockinette stitch

You may purchase this pattern using PayPal. The pattern will be in pdf file format. Please post any questions here, or email me.

I've also made a button. Right click to download to your server.

Thank you in advance to anyone who is donating Hurricane Katrina Aid.

$5 pattern ----> $30 Katrina aid Posted by cookie at 9:43 AM (Comments: 1)

Thanks to everybody who has bought the Katrina Rib pattern. I am looking into ways to maximize the contribution. So far, the best plan I have is to donate the money through my friend who works for General Growth Properties. For the first 30 $5 patterns sold, I will match 100% and donate $10 to the GG Employee Fund. The end result is that $10 will go to Katrina victims who are also GG Employees. Another $20 will go to the Red Cross for Katrina Aid. So each $5 pattern turns into $30 for Katrina aid. If you know of better plans, please let me know.

Also, Margene and Susan have set up a page for knitters giving to Hurricane Katrina Relief. If you have purchased the $5 Katrina Rib pattern, go ahead and list the entire contribution as yours.

And if anybody who has bought the pattern is interested in a knitalong, let me know. If there is enough interest, I will organize one. Thank you!

30 pattern mark reached - $915 raised Posted by cookie at 1:01 PM (Comments: 5)

The response for the Katrina pattern has been wonderful. I've already gone over my 30 pattern goal. 31 patterns have been sold which raises $915 toward Katrina Relief Aid. I believe I am up-to-date on emailing all the patterns out, but if I have missed you, please let me know. For some reason, my Paypal account does not match up with my Paypal email notifications (I am short one email).

For anyone who doesn't have a lot to give or doesn't have an employer matching program, $5 really can make a difference.

Katrina close up Posted by cookie at 10:22 AM (Comments: 13)

Not the best pictures, but here are some close ups of the middle ribbing section on the Katrina. Hopefully this gives an idea of how the center panel works, and what the increases/decreases look like:

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