{"product_id":"frost-at-midnight-by-kate-davies-designs","title":"Frost at Midnight by Kate Davies Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/frost-at-midnight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Frost at Midnight” is the title of one of my favourite poems by S.T. Coleridge, and the shimmering beaded trees that surround this yoke seem to be captured in frost on a cold winter’s night. Coleridge’s poem was composed on such a night, and is addressed to his son, who sleeps quietly in his cradle next to the reflective poet. It ends with these marvellous lines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore all seasons shall be sweet to thee,\u003cbr\u003eWhether the summer clothe the general earth\u003cbr\u003eWith greenness, or the redbreast sit and sing\u003cbr\u003eBetwixt the tufts of snow on the bare branch\u003cbr\u003eOf mossy apple-tree, while the nigh thatch\u003cbr\u003eSmokes in the sun-thaw; whether the\u003cbr\u003eeave-drops fall\u003cbr\u003eHeard only in the trances of the blast,\u003cbr\u003eOr if the secret ministry of frost\u003cbr\u003eShall hang them up in silent icicles,\u003cbr\u003eQuietly shining to the quiet Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole purpose of this design is to feature the yoke as jewellery. Worked in a luxurious silk and merino laceweight yarn, the yoke is decorated with a stunning necklace of over a thousand glass beads. The garment is worked straight from hem to bust and the simple shape drapes beautifully from the yoke. Short rows shape the neckline, which scoops to frame the face and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30¾ (32½, 34¾, 36½, 39½, 41¼, 42¾, 45¼, 46¾, 48½)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a close fit (as pictured) select a size with 2.5cm \/ 1in negative ease from your actual bust measurement. For a neat fit, choose a size with 0-2.5cm \/ 0-1in positive ease, and for a relaxed fit work with 5-7.5cm \/ 2-3in positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn \u0026amp; beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/fyberspates-gleem-lace\"\u003eFyberspates Gleem Lace\u003c\/a\u003e (Laceweight; 55% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 45% Silk; 100g\/874 yards per skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads - size 8: 1680 (1680, 1760, 1840, 1920, 2000, 2000, 2080, 2160, 2160)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60-80cm \/ 24-32in gauge size circular needle for body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge-size needle of your preferred type for working small circumferences for sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-100cm \/ 32-40in gauge size circular needle for yoke and front openings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preferred tool for bead threading \/ placement (small crochet hook, dental floss etc)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste yarn in a similar weight for provisional cast on and holding sts at underarms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-4 clear snap fasteners (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm \/ 4in over stockinette worked in rows on 3.25mm (UK 10 \/ US 3) needles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 sts and 32 rows to 10cm \/ 4in over beaded section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the recommended yarn has a high silk content it can expand considerably after\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblocking. Follow the swatching instructions in the pattern and block and measure your swatch carefully before knitting. You may also wish to check your small-circumference gauge (as the sleeves are worked in the round).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fyberspates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067753619605,"sku":"00967174","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/frosty1_medium2.jpg?v=1717516975","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/frost-at-midnight-by-kate-davies-designs","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}