This year, we are knitting Tracy, a classic hoodie with handknit charm using Bread & Butter Pretzel. (Shown here in the colorway Porcini.)
HOW TO JOIN
2. Sign up for the Knit-a-Long by adding it to your cart.
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ALREADY PURCHASED 10+ sk of PRETZEL?
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WHY JOIN
Knit-a-longs are a great way to learn new skills, learn from others who are also participating, and are very motivating, which means that there is a good chance you will complete your project.
Plus, you can win a gift card to Verb!
This is a free, self-guided event.
I will be knitting my own Tracy during this KAL and sharing via this newsletter my progress, tips, and tricks.
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SAVE THE DATE
Tracy KAL Kick Off Party via Zoom
Friday, January 30th
5:30pm PST
(Stay tuned to our newsletter for more information).
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Chest: 36.5 (40, 43.5, 45.25)(49.75, 54.25, 57.75)(62.25, 65.75, 70.25)"
Length: 21.5 (22.75, 23.5, 24)(26, 26, 26.5)(28.5, 29.25, 29.5)"
TRACY YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
1190 (1320, 1425, 1510)(1730, 1835, 1960)(2185, 2360, 2515) yds
10 (11, 11, 12)(14, 15, 15)(17, 19, 20) skeins of Pretzel
SELECTING A SIZE
Choose your current, favorite comfy sweatshirt from your wardrobe and measure.
The sweater is modeled with approximately 5-7" of ease.
My full chest is 38". I am knitting a slightly more close-fitting Tracy and have chosen the size 40".
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Well. I went back and forth thinking about custom alterations to my Tracy.
If you've been knitting along with me the last few years, you know I have a tendency to zhuzh things up a bit. I'll add bits and bobs of Frond or even indigo dye Bread & Butter for my sweater. So this year, I considered adding stripes or knitting the sleeves a different color. (All of which I think would be very cute!)
But at the end of the day, I am so deeply craving a deep black-blue Inkwell Tracy. Though Julie has admitted she does not wear a hoodie, I have a deep, abiding love for hoodies and I am so excited for this pattern.
So the one little extra oomph I am going to add to my Tracy is an I-cord drawstring, which I will thread through the hood, made of fluffy Wild Bloom in Quartz. Otherwise, I am looking forward to the simplicity of knitting with a single yarn in a single color. And focusing on the technique. I have never knit a hood! And though I am feeling a bit daunted by the front pocket, one stitch at a time, I will do it. And share my experience, tips, and tricks!
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So join us! And knit a beautiful new garment!
- Kristine
