Kenny Chua Designs

Maikeil Shawl – Knitted Lace of Estonia

by Kenny on July 17, 2012

Pattern: Maikeill Shawl by Nancy Bush

Book: Knitted Lace of Estonia

Yarn Brand: Jaggerspun

Yarn Name: Zephyr (50% fine Merino Wool, 50% Chines Tussah Silk) Color: Pewter

Yarn Amount Used: Close to 1680 yards. Had 3 balls of wound Zephyr and still had about 1/4 left of the 3rd ball

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Noro Magazine – Man’s Ribbed Sweater

by Kenny on June 29, 2012

Pattern: Brioche Scarf by Kenny Chua
Book: Noro Magazine

Yarn Brand: Noro

Yarn Name: Kureyon (100% wool); 110 yards (101 meters); 50 grams (1.76 ounces)

Yarn Amount Used: Amounts: 10 (11, 12, 13) skeins in #149, 6 (7, 8, 8) skeins in #283

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Brioche Scarf

by Kenny on December 14, 2011

Pattern: Brioche Scarf by Kenny Chua
Book: Knit Noro Accessories: 30 Colorful Little Knits

Yarn Brand: Noro

Yarn Name: Kureyon (100% wool); 110 yards (101 meters); 50 grams (1.76 ounces)

Yarn Amount Used: 5 balls = 550 yards, Colorway 188

Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Stitch

The challenging stitch pattern used in this sumptuous neck warmer creates a unique color effect that is well worth the effort.

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Copper & Walnut

by Kenny on October 17, 2011

Pattern: Copper & Walnut by Kenny Chua
Book: Knitter’s Fall 2010 (K104)

Yarn Brand: Tahki

Yarn Name: Jackson (100% Wool); 100g; 131 yds8

Yarn Amount Used: 8 balls = 1048 yards, Colorway 003

Gauge: 13 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette

Needle: US 10 and US 8
Size: Medium

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Lyerka in The Great Adirondack Bamboo Silk Yarn

Lyerka now for sale on Ravelry

by Kenny on October 6, 2011

Hello folks, as you might remember, I designed this popular scarf for Lorna’s Laces new line of yarn – Pearl a while back ago. The challenge was to ONLY use 1 skein of the new Pearl yarn.

Lorna’s Laces has now given me the rights to sell the pattern on my Ravelry page. It use to come in a little Oyster Kit, but they don’t make that anymore. So now, it is for sale for only $4.50.

Check it out. It is a real good 1 skein project. A WHOLE lacey scarf using only 220 yards!

Pattern: Lyerka by Kenny Chua

Yarn Brand: Lorna’s Laces
Yarn Name: Pearl
Yarn Content: 51% Silk 49% Bamboo
Yardage: 1 skein = 100 g (3.5 oz) = 220 yards (201 m)
Quantity: 1 skeins = 220 yards (201 m)

Needle: Size 7 US (4.5 mm)
Dimensions: Approximately 6″ wide, 70″ long
Pattern will soon be available on Lorna’s Lace’s website.

Here is a Ravelry Button too:

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#6 V-Neck Hoodie in Knit Simple Holiday 2011

by Kenny on September 22, 2011

Hello guys. I know, it’s been a while, but there are some REALLY REALLY big significant changes going on in my life right now. I have that excuse, but more on that later.

I have a new pattern!!! It is published in Knit Simple Holiday 2011.

Pattern: #6 V-Neck Hoodie by Kenny Chua
Book: Knit Simple Holiday 2011

Yarn Brand: Blossom Street Collection/Universal Yarn

Yarn Name: Cashmere Fleur de Lys (90% Extra Fine Merino, 10% Cashmere); 50g; 93yd
Yarn Colorway: 17 balls = 1581 yards, Colorway #407 – Envy

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette

Needle: US 9 and US 7
Size: Large

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Helical Workshop at Park Avenue Yarns

by Kenny on July 16, 2011

I just finished teaching 2 workshops about Helical Knitting organized by The Knit at Night Guild (KANG) at Park Avenue Yarns in League City, Texas.

I must say that I had a wonderful experience there. At first, I was nervous…. I mean, I had taught this class a few times before, but never in a formal manner like this one. But after the first few minutes, everyone really warmed up and I got comfortable and the classes went GREAT, in my opinion.

So I just wanted to post some pictures of the samples that I made for this class and give a shout out to KANG and Park Avenue Yarns for organizing and hosting the classes.

Thank you!! I had a blast!!

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#22 Shawl Collar Cardigan

by Kenny on July 5, 2011

Hello guys. This will be my newest pattern published after the conversion of my website from The Boy Who Knits to Kenny Chua Designs. It is published in Knit Simple Fall 2011.

Pattern: #22 Shawl Collar Cardigan by Kenny Chua
Book: Knit Simple Fall 2011

Yarn Brand: Brown Sheep Lanaloft WorstedYarn weight

Yarn Name: Lanaloft Worsted (100% Wool); 3.532 oz (100g); 160yd (146m)
Yarn Colorway: 11 balls = 1760 yards (1609 m) Colorway #LL42 Sandstone Cove

Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette

Needle: US 6 – 4.00 mm and US 8 - 5.00 mm
Size: 46″

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Blue Chips

by Kenny on March 23, 2011

Hi guys! I posted Tweed Checks in my previous post as the Cover of Knitter’s Magazine. Also, I have another pattern in the same issue called Blue Chips. Sorry for the delay, but life has taken over for a little bit….. work, deadlines etc….. you know the usual excuses. But here you go.

Pattern: Blue Chips by Kenny Chua
Book: Knitter’s Magazine 101 Winter 2010
Yarn Brand: Bijou Basin Ranch
Yarn Name: Bliss (50% yak down, 50% cormo); 2 oz (57g); 150yd (137m)
Yarn Colorway 1: 5 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Medium Brown
Yarn Colorway 2: 2 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Blueberry
Yarn Colorway 3: 2 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Cadet

Needle: US 6 – 4.99 mm and US 3 – 3.25 mm
Size: 44″

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Tweed Checks

by Kenny on March 18, 2011

Hi guys! I have resisted posting this long enough. The biggest thing that ever happened to me in knitting…… making a cover!!! Enjoy.

Pattern: Tweed Checks by Kenny Chua
Book: Knitter’s Magazine 101 Winter 2010
Yarn Brand: Kraemer Yarns
Yarn Name: Tatamy Tweed (50% cotton, 50% Acrylic); 2 oz (57g); 150yd (137m)
Yarn Colorway 1: 5 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Walnut
Yarn Colorway 2: 1 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Taupe
Yarn Colorway 3: 1 skeins = 150.0 yards (137.2m) Colorway Birch