Phoenix is Rise Up Collection Design 7

Phoenix by Jill Wolcott Knits

Notably absent is a photo of the finished design.  Please return here on Monday, February 9 for that.  I got a little behind and things just snowballed.  Phoenix is a cosy. Think tea cosy, worn like a tea cosy over your shoulders and upper arms.  I began this design with a very clear idea about everything, and ended up taking a lot of turns and twists.  It was hardly the phoenix rising.  Although very clear what I wanted to create, I think I threw too many concepts into this for the amount of time I had to give to it.  In the end, it all came out, but I did feel the burning embers under my feet before rising!

The concept made me think of all the things we need to repair: climate, social justice, social equality, over-consumption, everything! So I ended up with color, pieces, and uneven edges. I thought knitting it myself would be a good idea.  It was not!  I hate working with multiple colors, so although I quickly memorized the pattern and loved knitting it, I hated untangling my yarn.  I am myself and it never changes!

So join this journey with me.  Nine colors; 4 different yarns; lots of pieces and piecing.  Of course I’ve worked everything out now, so you will likely have a much better experience.  I thoroughly endorse narrowing the number of colors. I did enjoy using different yarns though.  Read my interview here.

Phoenix by Jill Wolcott Knits

Look at my website for more, or at this interview of myself.

Skills: slip stitches, picking up stitches, flexible long-tail cast on, flat 3-needle bind off, decreases, German short rows (I teach you how to do everything!)

Sizes:  XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)

Sample shows in size M / model bust circumference 37”. Fit should allow arm movement.ies

Yarn used:

Dottie from Anzula Luxury Fibers, 80% Superwash Merino, 17% cashmere, 3% polyester, 114g, 420 yds (384 m).  WPI X

1 (1) (1) (2) (2) skein Charcoal  C1

1 skein Hippo  C3

1 skein Cedar  C5

1 skein Avocado  C7

1 skein Aurora  C8

Cricket from Anzula Luxury Fibers, 80% Superwash Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 114g, 250 yds (228 m).  WPI Z

1 (1) (1) (2) (2) skein Red Shoe C2

1 (1) (1) (2) (2) skein Candied Apple  C6

Ava from Anzula Luxury Fibers, 80% Superwash Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 114g, 330 yards (302 m).  WPI X

1 (1) (1) (1) (2) skein Rye C4

Zome Gima from Ito, 100% cotton, 25g / 137 yds (125 m).  WPI X

1 skein Red Black C9  (used for bind offs)

Needles:

US size 1[2.25mm] needles and US size 4[3.5mm] OR size to obtain gauge

Gauge:

unblocked gauge  For stitch patterns to use in swatching, see Stitch Patterns on page 10.

blocked gauge

Supplies: Stitch markers, removable markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or or waste yarn