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MINI KORDY | A Studio Project
MINI KORDY | A Studio Project

I couldn’t resist whipping up a shop sample from one of the latest Pom Pom publications - Mini Pom!

Knit up in our super soft wool yarn alternative, Benjamim, the Mini Kordy sweater was a delight to knit and one the kids are sure to love.

And, if you’re keen to try a bigger version, a Kordy sweater adult edition is also available. Find it HERE.

Enjoy!

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

STUDIO PROJECT | Mini Kordy

DESIGN

Mini Kordy, a design by Kiyomi Burgin and Sachiko Burgin, was first published in Mini Pom, November 2022.

SKILLS

  • Knit and purl stitches

  • Working in the round

  • Increasing and decreasing

  • Colourwork

TOOLS

MATERIALS

Benjamim x 4 Shades

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The Project

 

INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

YARN + NEEDLES

  • Benjamim is just so soft! Yes it is micro-fibre, but when next to skin softness is a must it’s definitely a yarn to consider.

  • On knitting with Benjamim, the experience was really similar to any good quality superfine wool yarn.

  • I didn’t veer to far from the designers suggested colour palette, but if you need some colour inspiration definitely have a look at the projects on Ravelry.

  • I knit a size 4, requiring two balls of the main colour and one ball each of the contrast colours.

CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING

  • The sweater is knit in the round on circular needles. Given the small circumference I used both double-pointed needles and circular needles to complete the project.

  • Throughout the two-colour colourwork sections I held one yarn in each hand, catching any long floats (floats longer than 3 stitches) behind the work.

  • There were a couple of rows requiring three colours. I kept it simple working only two colours across the row and slipping the stitch that required the third colour. I then worked the row again, slipping the previously worked stitches and knitting the third-colour stitches.

 
 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Mini Kordy is a fun small-scale colourwork project with lots of scope for colour play.

I just love how soft Benjamim is, perfect for baby wear and gifts.

Yes, Mini Pom is an investment but with so many adorable projects it’s sure to become a favourite.

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PERIPHERY | A Studio Project
PERIPHERY | A Studio Project

Well, the short bursts of sunshine, as proclaimed in my last post, were indeed very short-lived. It was a chilly 7 degrees this morning in my part of the world with lots of drizzly rain and cold gusty winds.

While I’m enjoying the extended sweater weather, I’m indulging in all the winter themed publications that recently hit the shop.

With all this inspiration at my finger tips I had to cast-on and get one last woolly fix for the season.

So join me while I explore the wonderfully squishy and colourful Periphery beanie. You’ll find my project notes below.

Enjoy!

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

STUDIO PROJECT | Periphery

DESIGN

Periphery, a design by Kjerstin Rovetta, was first published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 43, November 2022.

SKILLS

  • Knit and purl stitches

  • Working in the round

  • Decreasing

  • Intarsia (instructions included in pattern)

  • Twisted German cast-on

TOOLS

MATERIALS

Bio-Wool x 5 Shades

Kits available HERE.

 

The Project

 

INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

YARN + NEEDLES

  • Bio-wool wool was definitely my first choice for this project. It has a nice palette of solid shades, it’s a super squishy 10 ply weight and the squishy woolly handfeel is next to skin soft.

  • The plan was to stick with the established colour themes and play with what I had on hand and in the shop. I picked out five Bio-Wool colours, some were new balls and some were scraps from other projects.

  • I used a set of double-pointed needles for this project as they were both useful for working the full circumference of the hat and the crown decreases.

CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING

  • I’m seeing a lot of intarsia designs this year with Pom Pom paving the way! I’ve been a little hesitant to dive in but this small scale project seemed approachable.

  • The technique of working intarsia in-the-round was detailed clearly in the pattern instructions. I found the process fairly straightforward and didn’t get too tangled 😅

  • I found lots of Youtube videos on the twisted German cast-on method. Already familiar with long-tail cast-ons, I found this method similar and fairly easy to pick up. Will definitely use it again!

  • I love the colour block elements of this design. The pattern includes an option for a clever invisible colour change, which I did use and I’m very happy with the results.

 
 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Periphery was another good skill building project. I learnt the twisted German cast-on method, working intarsia in the round and the invisible colour change!

The design offers lots of room for colour-play, I definitely encourage mixing and matching what you have on hand. You can be quite free-form with the colour placement so you there’s lots of fun to be had.

I feel like I’m ready to tackle another intarsia project, maybe something on a larger scale - stay tuned!

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DARUMA | Cosmology
DARUMA | Cosmology

DARUMA | Cosmology

For this collection, Daruma collaborated with two of their favourite designers, Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin.

With their unique individual perspectives on the theme “Heavenly Bodies,” they created pieces with inspiration from the Milky Way, aliens, fluffy weightless textures, and more.

The eight cosmic knitwear designs in this collection are playful, heavenly, and super cozy.

Cosmology has now sold out, find other titles from Daruma and amirisu HERE.

Let’s Take a Closer Look….

 

REGOLITH | Kiyomi Burgin

Pattern Notes: An oversized pullover worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.
Yarn Weight: Bulky / 12 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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DUSKING | Kiyomi Burgin

Pattern Notes: A pullover worked from the top down almost exclusively in the round. The pullover begins with 4 strands of yarn held together, and as the pattern progresses, one strand of yarn is removed until only one strand remains to create a gradient effect of sheerness.
Yarn Weight: Lace / 2 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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CASSINI | Sachiko Burgin

Pattern Notes: A sweater knitted in the round from the neck down. The neckline shaping is created using a back gusset technique. The flounce on the yoke is picked up at the end, from purl stitch ridges.
Yarn Weight: Worsted / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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GALE | Sachiko Burgin

Pattern Notes: A Cardigan worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and is seamed. Sleeves are picked up from the side edges and knit down to the wrist. Finally, an applied I-cord is worked along front opening edges.
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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UCHUJIN | Kiyomi Burgin

Pattern Notes: A hat worked in the round from the brim up to the crown. The small spherical ball attached at the center crown is worked tightly on small DPNs and is stuffed with either scrap yarn or other light weight filling of choice. There is an option to brush the mohair yarn to create an extra fluffy fabric texture using a mohair brush.
Yarn Weight: Worsted / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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APHELION | Kiyomi Burgin

Pattern Notes: A cowl worked from the top down in Fisherman’s Rib. It is first worked in the round to create a tubular shape, and then is split and worked flat to make the front and back triangular points. The yarn is held double throughout the pattern in two colors to create a marled effect.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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KUIPER | Sachiko Burgin

Pattern Notes: A cardigan worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and is seamed. Front bands and neckband are picked up from the edges and knit last.
Yarn: Bulky / 12 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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OZONE | Sachiko Burgin

Pattern Notes: A seamless cardigan worked from the top down, with intarsia motifs on the fronts and back.
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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POM POM 42 | The Art of Abundance
POM POM 42 | The Art of Abundance

POM POM 42 | The Art of Abundance

It’s no secret that, when it comes to colour, texture, and pattern, Pom Pom are maximalists through and through! This season, they have embraced their natural instincts and curated a knit and crochet collection inspired by abundance.

The result is 11 glorious designs with immense visual impact, highly satisfying and tactile motifs, which echo the intricate aesthetic of the Arts and Crafts movement. The patterns are mesmerising, romantic, and somehow embody the wondrous generosity imbued in the act of making.

The issue features an article by Aja Barber, an eminent figure in the pushback against fast fashion, who encourages us to think more about the clothes we pair with our handmade items. Spend a golden afternoon reading an interview with embroidery extraordinaire, Tessa Perlow, and using Ella Hawkins’ biscuit decorating tutorial to make confectionery which looks like your knitting.

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VALMÚI | Edda Lilja

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked in the round from the top down, with a complex yoke pattern featuring lace, colourwork, cables, and bobbles.
Yarn Weight: DK /8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Winnow | Olivia Sczepanik

Pattern Notes: A cardigan worked bottom up with wheat-berries “growing” from bottom to top.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Michay | Fran López

Pattern Notes: A beret worked from the bottom up seamlessly in the round, starting with 1x1 rib. The beret has 6 identical panels knitted in 2 strands held together of yarn A, separated from one another by intarsia cables knitted in yarn B (each intarsia cable is knitted with a different strand). The berries are crocheted separately and joined to the work using a small crochet hook.
Yarn Weight: Lace / 2 ply and Fingering / 4-ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Polonyna | Maria Walters

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked seamlessly from the bottom up with a drop shoulder. The body is worked in the round to the underarm with a cable lace and stranded colourwork motif.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Auxin | Erica Sufka

Pattern Notes: A triangular shawl worked from the bottom point upwards to the I-cord cast-off edge, and features interlocking cables and leaf motifs.
Yarn Weight: Worsted / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Epoch | Elena Dimchevska

Pattern Notes: A sweater knitted seamlessly from the top down with a round yoke, beginning with a ribbed crew neckband. The patterned yoke features cables, lace, bobbles, and cluster stitches to create the flower heads and fruits.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Kumiko | Yucca

Pattern Notes: socks are worked toe-up, beginning with a Turkish cast-on. The toe is worked in the round, then the instep stitches are held while the sole and short row heel are worked. The Quilted Lattice Stitch is worked flat over the instep while being joined to the sole. Then the leg and cuff are worked in the round.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Gramercy | Emma Ducher

Pattern Notes: A seamless cardigan worked from the top down, with intarsia motifs on the fronts and back.
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Maia | Bloom & Create // Emma Janet

Pattern Notes: An all-over colourwork drop shoulder pullover worked bottom up in the round, with steeks for the armholes and neckline.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Campion | Weichien Chan / thepetiteknitter

Pattern Notes: A sweater knitted top-down and in the round with stranded colourwork yoke.
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Aureole | Lucia Luciano

Pattern Notes: A crochet hat made up of 6 attached wedges for the beret option and 4 attached wedges for the beanie option, crocheted lengthwise from the brim to the crown.
Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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POM POM | 10th Anniversary Issue
POM POM | 10th Anniversary Issue

POM POM | 10th Anniversary Issue

Issue 41 marks Pom Pom’s 10th birthday and they have a host of jubilant and celebratory designs which radiate all the joy they’re feeling on this landmark occasion!

Likely one of their most collectable editions yet, this rare bumper edition of Pom Pom Quarterly contains 13 designs for warm and cool climes, so no matter where you live in the world, there’s handmade party outfits aplenty within its pages.

What’s more, Issue 41 comes complete with party favours in the form of two articles and a recipe! Atsushi Futatsuya writes about cultural appropriation and the practice of Sashiko, and Atia Azmi’s ‘A Crafter’s Guide to London’ is a wonderful tribute to the vibrant city in which Pom Pom was founded. Dee Omole shares her recipe for the most stunning white chocolate madeleines – sure to make a statement centrepiece at any shindig.

This is also the first issue printed in their new larger format! Expect lush photographic spreads and more room for patterns. They’ve also permanently increased the page count to bring you even more Pom Pom!

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

 

Decima | Isa Catepillán

Pattern Notes: A reversible crochet bag that is worked from the bottom up in the round.
Yarn Weight: DK /8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Purppura | Sari Nordlund

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked in the round from the top down, with a circular lace and bobble stitch yoke. The back is shaped with short rows.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Alumina | Inyoung Kim

Pattern Notes: A symmetrical triangle shawl, beginning at the wide edge and decreasing towards the point. The pattern consists of an upper half-circle row, a band of rhombuses worked individually between the half-circles, then a bottom half-circle row.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Reduplicate | Marie Régnier

Pattern Notes: Reduplicate Top is an oversized t-shirt worked in one piece from the top down. Reduplicate Shorts are knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up in a lace and cable pattern, with pockets!
Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Floribunda | Gina Fama Röckenwagner

Pattern Notes: A summer top constructed of 4 panels made separately and then joined together. Each sleeve is made from 2 panels joined together into a tube with double crochet added to complete the sleeve.
Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Euphorium | Dawn Henderson

Pattern Notes: Socks worked from the top down, beginning with a rolled cuff and a textured colourwork leg. They feature a heel flap and gusset and finish with a slightly rounded toe, which is grafted shut.
Yarn Weight: Lace / 2 ply + Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Lackadaisical | Kindred Red

Pattern Notes: Fingerless mits with all-over stranded colourwork featuring a lazy daisy flower power motif with a special textured knot stitch on the largest flower.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Keswick | Xandy Peters

Pattern Notes: A lightweight square scarf worked in an intarsia plaid pattern. Mohair yarn is used throughout, tinting the other yarn colours as they overlap horizontally and vertically. Colourwork is created by holding 1, 2 or 3 strands simultaneously.
Yarn Weight: Fingering + Lace = Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Paragon | Sylvia Watts-Cherry

Pattern Notes: Sweater worked in an all-over intarsia colourwork pattern. The front, back and set-in sleeves of Paragon are worked separately in pieces from the bottom up and seamed; stitches are then picked up for the neckband and worked in the round.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Chōcho Hat + Mits | Kiyomi Burgin + Sachiko Burgin

Pattern Notes: A hat and mit set with stranded colourwork detail.
Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Streamers | James N Watts

Pattern Notes: A cropped sweater worked flat, from side to side in four pieces, then seamed.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Lateralis | Ainur Berkimbayeva

Pattern Notes: Socks worked sideways in garter stitch, with increases and decreases to shape the heel.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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