Bibliophile Cardigan Stitches & Stories MAL

Alicia and I are super excited to cohost another Stitches & Stories makealong for you guys for our Bibliophile Cardigan collaboration!

The Details

Who: You! Anyone can participate

What: A readalong AND makealong! We will be reading some fantasy novels (TBD--see below/IG) while we knit/crochet--you can read or listen to an audiobook, totally up to you.

When: October 1, 2024 - January 20th, 2025

Where: Instagram for posting; we will use my discord server for our group chat.

Why: Because it's fun! There will also be prizes!

Hashtag: #StitchesAndStoriesMAL

 

Yarn Info

  • The overflow for the Sinfully Wicked collection goes live at 11am MT Sunday, September 29th!
  • There are 18 bases available 🤪: You can read more about each option on my Bases Page

Pattern Info

Here is the info for the Bibliophile 1 Sweater pattern (Grab it on Ravelry)

  • Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)[56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76] inches / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)[142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183, 193] cm
    • Intended to be worn with 2-4"/5-10cm positive ease
  • Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
  • Needles: US 6/4.0 mm and US 4/3.5 mm circulars and coordinating DPNs or 9" circulars if not magic looping
  • Yardage: 1025 (1150, 1250, 1375, 1500, 1650)[1775, 1900, 2000, 2175, 2275, 2350] yards / 925 (1050, 1150, 1275, 1375, 1500)[1625, 1750, 1850, 1975, 2075, 2150] meters
    • Please note the yardages are estimates and your actual usage will vary depending upon gauge, length, neckline choice, modifications, etc.
  • Notes: This sweater is worked from the top down, flat to start and then joined in the round at center front when neckline shaping is completed.

Here is the info for the Bibliophile 2 & 3 Sweaters (Grab 2 & 3 on Ravelry):

  • Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
  • Needles: US 6/4.0 mm and US 4/3.5 mm circulars and coordinating DPNs or 9" circulars if not magic looping
  • 2 - Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)[56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76] inches / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)[142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183, 193] cm
    • Intended to be worn with 2-4"/5-10cm positive ease
  • 2 - Yardage: 1050 (1175, 1275, 1425, 1550, 1650)[1825, 1950, 2000, 2200, 2325, 2475] yards / 950 (1075, 1175, 1300, 1400, 1525)[1675, 1775, 1850, 2000, 2125, 2250] meters
    • Please note the yardages are estimates and your actual usage will vary depending upon gauge, length, neckline choice, modifications, etc.
  • 3 - Sizes Available: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 inches / 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183 cm
  • 3 - Yardage: 1150, 1250, 1375, 1500, 1625, 1725, 1850, 1975, 2100, 2225 yards / 1055, 1145, 1260, 1375, 1490, 1580, 1695, 1810, 1925, 2035 meters
  • Notes: This sweater is worked from the top down, flat to start and then joined in the round at center front when neckline shaping is completed.

Here is the info for the Bibliophile Cardigan:

  • Finished Bust Circumference at widest point: 33 (37, 41, 45)(49, 53, 57, 61)(65, 69, 73, 77] inches / 84 (94, 104, 114)(124, 134, 145, 155)(165, 175, 185, 195) cm
    • Intended to be worn with 2-4"/5-10cm positive ease at bust. Please choose sizing based on high bust.
  • Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
  • Needles: US 5/3.75 mm and US 3/3.25 mm
  • Yardage: 1190 (1350, 1600, 1810)(2000, 2155, 2370, 2590)(3085, 3335, 3680, 3885) yards / 1088 (1234, 1463, 1655)(1829, 1971, 2167, 2368)(2821, 3050, 3365, 3552) meters
    • Please note the yardages are estimates and your actual usage will vary depending upon gauge, length, neckline depth choice, modifications, etc.
  • Notions: 6 (6, 7, 7)(7, 7, 7, 7)(8, 9, 9, 9) mm buttons (approx "/cm diameter), 6 stitch markers of different colors, stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle for weaving in ends.
  • Notes: This cardi is worked from the top down flat, with short row shaping at the neck, & compound raglan shaping at the raglan edge for a better fit. Buttonband is worked simultaneously with the sweater. Sleeves are worked in the round.

Book Schedule:

  • Alex Stern Series by Leigh Bardugo
    • Book 1: Ninth House
      • Page numbers taken from the Illumicrate Special Edition Hardback
      • October 7th: Prologue - Chapter 6 (to page 113)
      • October 14th: Chapters 7-13 (to page 231)
      • October 21st: Chapters 14-22 (to page 337)
      • October 28th: Chapter 23-32 (to page 450/end)
    • Book 2: Hell Bent
      • Page numbers taken from the Illumicrate Special Edition Hardback
      • November 4th: Part 1/November - Chapter 12 (to page 122)
      • November 11th: Chapters 13-25 (to page 233)
      • November 18th: Chapters 26-34 (to page 363)
      • November 25th: Chapters 35-47 (to page 478/end)
  •  Fae & Alchemy Series by Callie Hart
    • Book 1: Quicksilver
      • Page numbers taken from ebook (KU)
      • Discussions on Wednesdays
      • November 6th: Chapters 1-7 (to page 105)
      • November 13th: Chapters 8-13 (to page 199)
      • November 20th: Chapters 14-19 (to page 298)
      • November 27th: Chapters 20-26 (to page 402)
      • December 4th: Chapters 27-37 (to page 506)
      • December 11th: Chapters 38-45 (to page 609/end)
    • An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
      • Page numbers taken from ebook
      • December 2nd: Chapters 1-8 (to page 82)
      • December 9th: Chapters 9-15 (to page 157)
      • December 16th: Chapters 16-21 (to page 234)
      • December 23rd: Chapters 22-30 (to page 321/end)
      • Holiday break
    • Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
      • Page numbers taken from the Illumicrate Special Edition Hardback
      • January 6th: Chapters 1-11 (to page 96)
      • January 13th: Chapters 12-21 (to page 199)
      • January 20th: Chapters 22 - Epilogue (to page 304/end)

        Some Rules:

        • Using one of my bases is preferred, but absolutely not required.
        • You must make a Bibliophile pattern (or TBA crochet pattern).
        • Be friendly; no putting down others/body shaming/anything unkind. There is zero tolerance for negativity here.
        • You must start your project on or after October 1st. The goal is to finish by the close of the MAL on January 19th, but you can still join in and are eligible for prizes if you don't finish on time but have participated in our chat. This is a relaxed, fun makealong 🖤
        • Use the hashtag on a grid post to document your project(s)! This is how we will be tracking entries for the prizes. Please tag us in the actual photo too!

        Prizes:

        • Patterns from @AliciaPlums
        • $50 gift card to my shop
        • Want to donate a prize? Please contact me!