So unless you’ve been living under a rock you probably already know that Knotions is live! If you haven’t seen it yet, go and have a look and check out my newest pattern, Terra. Jody has done a really wonderful job with the magazine and I think people are really going to like her approach. Big congratulations go out to her on her new endeavor and also a big thanks for including one of my patterns.

As you already know Terra is the first design in my elemental series. Throughout the course of the next year it will be followed by Aer, Aqva, and Ignis, all of which are also hoodies. A person can really never have too many hoodies. So I’m really excited about the series and wanted to take the opportunity to field some of the questions I am getting about Terra.

When will the rest of the designs be available and where?

If all goes according to plan my goal is to release Aer in winter, Aqva in spring, and Ignis in summer. Downloadable patterns will be available here on jacquelynlandry.com and paper patterns will be available for purchase through any of my retailers.

I’ve noticed the wide range of sizes on Terra, will the other pattern be available in plus sizes too?

Yes, Terra is sized to fit 30-60″ bust. My goal is to provide patterns that look well on the lovely thin ladies and the lovely curvy ladies alike. Depending on the construction of the other designs I will offer the same general size range though there may be more size steps in between. I’m also hoping to add enough information to make them as customizable as possible.

What about yarn substitutions?

The McTaggert Tweed I used in the sample is listed as bulky on Ravelry. It is super soft and very lofty (210 yards in a 4.5 oz skein) and knits up beautifully at 3.5 sts/inch on size US 8’s. It is incredibly affordable and produced here in the US. In case you haven’t heard of it before check it out! In case you are wondering, I have no affiliation with Beaverslide, I just love their yarns!

I’d suggest substituting a yarn with a good wool content so you don’t loose that lovely loft or stitch definition. A few that come to mind are: Bartlett Yarns Fisherman 3 ply, Malabrigo Chunky, Handpaintedyarn.com Colonia, Dream in Color Fatty, & Cascade Bollicine Victor. In response to those of you who have asked about cotton subs, I think it would be a better bet to choose a yarn with some cotton content but try to avoid pure cotton unless you want it to be as heavy as a suit of armor.

Who did your makeup?

No surprise here…My amazingly talented brother was responsible for my earth mother look. I owe him a hug and a big thank you for all his hard work!

So I hope that covers most of your questions about Terra & the elemental hoodies, but if it doesn’t, shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have for me. Oh, and before I sign off I want to send a big thanks out to Lime and Violet; Terra has been featured as the sweater of the week on the Daily Chum!