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July and August POMs
Makers Lodge Project of the Month
July and August, 2024
Shawls
Rompers
Prize: $25 Gift Card
Prize: $25 Gift Card
Pattern Recommendations:
1) Knitting: Camille Descoteaux – Sutures ($7)
2 and 3) Knitting: Petite Knit – Sophie Scarf or Shawl ($6)
4) Tunusian Crochet: Whirlpool Shawl by Aklori Designs ($6.50)
5) Crochet: Peachy Geometric by Sandra Paul
Pattern Recommendations:
1) Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory (Adult, Woven)
2) Talam Jumpsuit by Sew Liberated (Adult, Knits)
3) Sunday Romper by Love Notions (Adult, Knits)
4) Harlow Romper by Peek a Boo Patterns (Child, Knits)
5) Cozy Kid Coverall by Peek a Boo Patterns (Child, Knits)
Helpful Tips
Sutures
Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate.
Yarn Req: 3 skeins of fingering weight yarn, 100g each.
This pattern is captivating and really fun to work on. For those who are curious about a bit of lace work, this is a great option to join in on.
The instructions are super clear and well written.
The colours really suture together, with lots of sections, and make a gorgeous, long trapezoid scarf.
Zadie Jumpsuit
Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate
Fabric Req: Woven fabrics, yardage based on size
This pattern is a great staple in the summer wardrobe!
The instructions are very clear, and this jumpsuit comes together beautifully.
Sophie Scarf
Level: advanced beginner
Yarn Req: 20g (small) or 30g (large) of DK weight yarn
This fun and trending little scarf is a great addition to the wardrobe.
This is knit with increases to the centre, and then decreases down the second half. This structure gives a little bit of room to play for yarn recommendations and sizing! Want a slightly larger scarf? Knit to half your ball with the increase side, and then start the decreases!
Talam Jumpsuit
Level: Advanced beginner
We loved the design of this romper with the cross front, and tapered leg. It also has pockets!
Sophie Shawl
Level: Advanced beginner
Yarn Req: 100, 150, 0r 200g of worsted weight yarn
Similar to the Sophie Scarf, this knit is constructed tip to top with increases on one side, and decreases along the other. This allows some play with the weights of yarn that are used – you really can use just about anything for this project, match your needles used to the drape you would like to achieve.
We LOVE the poema options for this – at 150g of fingering weight yarn, you would knit to halfway through the ball (75g) and then begin the decrease half of the shawl! This will show the gorgeous gradient of the yarn.
Sunday Romper
Whirlpool Shawl
Harlow Romper
Peachy Geometric
Cozy Kid Coverall
level: Advanced beginner
Fabric: knits. This can be made in soft jersey, OR bamboo fleece for a fuzzy and cozy playsuit. This is a long standing favourite at the ML studio. The instructions are great.
Note: the fit is generously wide, but not super long. For slender fitting, you may want to add length.
Supplies
Yarn Recommendations:
For the sutures shawl – 3 skeins (100g) of fingering weight. We suggest the following yarns:
- Malabrigo – Mechita
- Malabrigo – Finito
- Malabrigo – Sock
- Malabrigo – Ultimate Sock
- Juniper Moon Farm – Herriot Fine
- Manos del Uruguay – Fino
For the Sophie Scarf – 20g (small) or 30g (large) of any weight up to a worsted. We recommend the following yarns:
- Malabrigo – Mora (silk)
- Juniper Moon Farm – Saxony (Cashmere/Merino)
- Malabrigo – Finito (Merino)
- Malabrigo – Caprino (Merino/Cashmere)
- Cascade Yarns – Ultra Pima (Cotton)
- Juniper Moon Farm – Fourteen
For the Sophie Shawl – 100g/150g/200g of any weight up to a worsted. We recommend the following yarns:
- Laines du Nord – Poema, Poema Tweed, Poema Glitter
- Malabrigo – Mora (silk)
- Juniper Moon Farm – Saxony (Cashmere/Merino)
- Malabrigo – Finito (Merino)
- Malabrigo – Caprino (Merino/Cashmere)
- Cascade Yarns – Ultra Pima (Cotton)
- Juniper Moon Farm – Fourteen
- Malabrigo – Rios
- Malabrigo – Arroyo
- Noro – Haunui silk
- Noro – Akari
- Noro – Kashirukuru
Fabric Recommendations:
Wovens:
- Ramie Linen
- Ramie Stonewashed Linen
- Linen/Cotton Chambray
- Viscose/Linen Solids
- Ecoviscose
- Poplin
- Panama Stripes
Knits:
- Jersey
- Hemp jersey
- Bamboo/Cotton Jersey
- Superfine Merino Jersey
- Viscose Jersey
Check out the bolt ends and cuts section on the website for some great prices on cuts that would be great for kid sizes!
Studio Times
All Friday Evening Open Stitch Times and Saturday day Open Stitch Times can be used to work on POMs around the community table.
Cast on: Friday, June 28th, Saturday June 29th, and Friday July 5th!
Come stitch with us!
All Wednesday, Friday and Saturday sewing times can be used to work on a romper or jumpsuit of your choice!
Plan a day for a little sewing time by yourself or with a friend!
Melanie’s Poema Sophie Shawl
Melanie followed the Sophie Scarf pattern for the tails of this shawl, and the Sophie Shawl pattern for the centre. You could easily follow just the shawl pattern to complete this look. She knit to halfway (75g) of the ball of poema, and then began the decrease portion of the pattern.
Mels Hot Tip: Use a stitch marker to mark your increase row, and count garter rows from there to decrease your row counting on this knit!
Christine’s Whirlpool Shawl
- Made with Poema Tweed
- Tunusian crochet
Take this opportunity to be the push you need to learn tunusian crochet! This was Christine’s first tunusian crochet project and it was so fun!
Gina’s Elliott Romper
- Elliott Romper by Petite Stitchery
- Hemp Jersey
Entries to the POM Prize
Regardless of which POM you choose to participate in (or both!), make sure you remember to post your project to social media and tag us for a chance to win! All posts that meet the criteria will be entered for a chance to win the prize for that POM.
Criteria:
1) Materials for the POM must be purchased from Makers Lodge to qualify (notions and tools are exempted).
2) Each post must tag Makers Lodge appropriately (Facebook: tag Makers Lodge; Instagram: tag @makerslodgecp AND tag us in your photo; for both, use hashtags #makerslodgecp #makerslodgepom). You may also enter by posting to the Makers Lodge: Virtual Makespace group on Facebook.
3) Posts must be made by September 5th, 2023.
4) Prizes and contest are in no way affiliated with Facebook or Instagram.