Post: A Soothing Knit
Post, a popover by designer Julie Hoover, is just the soothing knit that we all might need right now. When you’re finished you’ll have a beautiful, chic garment to keep you warm as winter descends upon us.
Post has eye-catching shoulder detail and a mock turtle neck collar to keep the back of your neck from getting chilled.
We suggest you think about how much ease you’d like in this garment and choose your size accordingly. We have a sample in the shop that you are welcome to try on. Also think about what you might be wearing this with. For instance, If you want to pop it on over a loose flannel shirt or if you want it nice and cozy, you’ll want a larger size than normal.
You may learn a few new techniques as you’re knitting Post, starting with the cast on. Julie has us work a combination of regular long-tail cast on and a purl long tail cast on to match the ribbing. Here is an excellent video that shows how to do both.
On the top is Wing and a Prayer’s Thelma and Louise
On the bottom is Farmer’s Daughter Pishkun
This popover is knit in two pieces with some shaping at the shoulders and a mattress stitch seam, also at the shoulders. Here is a mattress stitch tutorial that we like.
You’ll also learn an interesting decrease that will make you feel quite pleased with yourself! Julie explains it in detail in the pattern and it sounds decidedly clever. Here’s a hint: it involves using a cable needle!
On the top is Green Mountain Spinnery Mewsic
On the bottom is The Fibre Co. Aranmore light
There is some short row shaping on the front at the shoulders and neckline. You can do the wrap and turn short rows as Julie suggests but you could also do the shadow short row technique, whichever you like best.
That’s it! Now you have the tools to make Post. It’s mostly soothing stockinette with a few techniques that will expand your knitting knowledge.
Shibui Nest
The pattern calls for Shibui Nest which is a luxurious DK weight blend of wool and alpaca. However, you don’t have to stick with Nest. You could use a variety of DK weights, pictured above, that would also give you a warm, cozy popover. We’ll be happy to help you substitute yarn if you’d like!
Happy Knitting,
Jenny
Julie’s Finds
Handy Dandy Fix It tools are a must for every project bag! With one end shaped like a crochet hook and one end shaped like a knitting needle, they are a vital tool to have close at hand!