Easy Ankle Sox

If you've never tried to knit a pair of socks...go for it! Happy Birthday, Mom!
Yarn: Cascade Fixation, 2 balls
Needles: Size 5 dpn.s or circulars
Gauge: 8 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 52 stitches. Divide stitches on needles. Being careful not to twist stitches, join to work in the round. Work in stockinette stitch for 3½ inches.

Work short row heel over 26 stitches as follows: (based on Wendy Johnson’s* short row heel)
Row 1: K25. Bring yarn forward like you are going to purl. Slip the unworked stitch to the right needle. Turn.
Row 2: Slip first stitch to right needle. Purl the next stitch. The first stitch is now wrapped. Purl to the last stitch. Bring yarn back like you are going to knit. Slip last stitch and turn.
Row 3: Slip first stitch. Knit across row to the stitch right before the one you wrapped. Wrap this stitch and turn.
Row 4: Slip first stitch. Purl across row to the stitch right before the wrapped stitch. Wrap this stitch and turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 8 stitches on either end of the row are wrapped and there are 10 unwrapped stitches in the middle. You should be ready to do a right side (knit) row.

Work second half of heel as follows:
Row 1: Knit the 10 unwrapped stitches. This should bring you to the first wrapped stitch. To work this stitch, pick up the wrap and knit the stitch and wrap together. Wrap the next stitch so that it is wrapped twice and turn.
Row 2: Slip the first stitch and purl across to the first wrapped stitch. Pick up the wrap and purl it together with the stitch. Wrap the next stitch so that it is wrapped twice and turn.
Row 3: Slip the first stitch and knit across to the double wrapped stitch. Pick up both wraps and knit them together with the stitch. Wrap the next stitch so that it is wrapped twice and turn.

Row 4: Slip the first stitch and purl across to the double wrapped stitch. Pick up both wraps and purl them together with the stitch. Wrap the next stitch so that it is wrapped twice and turn.
Continue working rows 3 and 4 until all wrapped stitches have been worked. You should still have 26 stitches.

You are now ready to work the foot of the sock. You may want to pick up an extra stitch between the heel stitches and the instep stitches to prevent any holes. Just remember to decrease these stitches back down on the next round so you have the correct number of stitches.

Work the foot in stockinette until you are approximately 2 inches shorter than your desired finished length. On the same needle(s) that you worked the heel stitches you will now work a short row toe in exactly the same fashion as you did for the heel. (Follow the heel instructions as written.) When you have completed the toe, Kitchener stitch the toe stitches to the instep stitches. Weave in ends. Enjoy!

* http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm thanks Knitamazoo

The Little Coco Bag

A felted tote with a tailored look from Diane Sutliff
Materials:
2 skeins Cascade 220 (or comparable yarn) in Main Color
1 skein Cascade 220 (or comparable yarn) in Contrasting Color
#13 24” circular needles
a box about 4” x 10” x 12” eight 1/4” (6mm) grommets or eyelets, with setter tool and hammer

Gauge:
Since this is a felted project, gauge is unimportant. The large needle size ensures your knitting will be very loose, essential for successful felting. The base and body of this felted bag are worked with two strands of yarn. If you prepare your yarn as a center-pull ball, you can knit from both the inside and outside of the ball to make a double strand.

The Base:
With the Contrasting Color yarn, cast on 30 stitches.
Row 1: *Knit 1, slip 1*, repeat between *s until 2 stitches remain, knit 2.
Row 2: With yarn in front, slip 1 (as if to purl), purl to end.
Row 3: With yarn in back, *slip 1 (as if to purl), knit 1*, repeat between *s to end.
Row 4: as row 2
Row 5: With yarn in back, slip 1, *slip 1, knit 1* repeat between *s until 3 stitches remain.
Slip 1, knit 2.
Row 6: as row 2
Row 7: as row 3
Row 8: as row 2
Repeat rows 5-8 five times for a total of 28 rows.
Row 29: With yarn in back, slip 1 (as if to purl), knit all.

Picking Up Stitches All Around the Base:
Because you have slipped the first stitch of each row, you now have neat and tidy stitches
along the edges of your work – perfect for picking up! You should be able to count 14 stitches
along each side of the base.
Pick up 14 stitches along the left side of the base. Pick up 30 stitches along the original caston
edge of the base. Pick up 14 stitches along the last side of the base. Place marker. You
should have a total of 88 stitches and be set to knit the body of the bag in the round.

The Piped Edge:
To give the base a nice, crisp edge and a little more strength, we will make a piped edge along
the base using the contrasting color yarn.
Continuing with the Contrasting Color, knit two rows in the round, ending at the marker.
Switch to the Main Color. *With the right needle, pick up the back of the stitch 3 rows below the first stitch on the left needle. (see photo) (This stitch will be from the “knit all” row before you began picking up stitches around the base of the bag.) Place this stitch on the left needle. Knit 2 together.*
Repeat between *s around the base of the bag until you reach the marker.

The Body:
Continuing with the Main Color, knit all rows until the height of the bag is about one-and-ahalf
times as long as the front of the base of the bag (the original 30 cast on stitches. You
should have very little yarn left. Stop at the marker, break off yarn.
The bag may seem too tall, but remember you lose about one-third of the height of the bag
and only one-fourth of the bag in width when you felt.

The I-Cord Cast Off:
With two strands of the Contrasting Color, cast three stitches on the left needle.
*Knit 2. Slip1 (as if to purl). Knit 1 (this will be a stitch from the body of the bag.) With the left needle, pass the slipped stitch over the last knit stitch. Slip the three Contrasting Color
stitches back onto the left needle.* Repeat between *s all around the top of the body of the bag
until all body stitches have been knitted. Cast off the three stitches, leaving a long tail. With the tail, weave the ends of the I-cord cast-off together as seamlessly as you can so there is not
lump when the felting is complete.

The I-Cord Strap:
With Contrasting Color and continuing to double-strand, cast on 2 stitches. *Knit 2. Slip these two stitches back onto the left needle.* Repeat between *s until your I-cord measures about 9
feet without stretching.

Felting:
Place your bag and the I-cord in a zippered pillowcase or in a regular pillowcase held closed with a snug rubber band. Set your top-loading washer on the smallest load size. Add just a
few tablespoons of laundry soap. Set the water temp to hot wash/cold rinse. Place the loaded pillowcase and one or two pairs of jeans in the washer. Do not use towels or other types of fabric, because they will release lint that will lock itself into your felt. Start the washer. You might want to check on the progress of your felting during the cycle while you become more familiar with the felting process. Fully felted fabric should no longer have visible stitches, and should not stretch much when pulled on the bias.
The cold water rinse gives an additional shock to the wool and helps the felting process along. With Cascade 220 yarns and the hottest water I could muster, the handbags in the photo took two complete cycles. Some felting guides recommend skipping the spin cycle, because it can create creases in your finished product. These creases can often be steamed out with an iron. If you opt not to use the spin cycle, squeeze the handbag in a thirsty towel to get out as much water as possible, so the bag will dry within your lifetime.

Blocking:
To give the Coco Bag its distinctive rectangle shape, you need a box that is just the right size: 10” x 4” x 12”. Amazon often ships in a perfect box, so save your packages! I was able to purchase shipping boxes at an office supply store that measured 10” x 4” x 6”, and stacked two high.
Cover the box(es) with a plastic grocery sack and stretch the damp, shriveled, felted bag over the box. Stretching is good! The snugger the fit, the crisper the shape of the final bag. (You
might even decide at this point to run the bag through an additional wash cycle.) Put the bag near a radiator or heat vent and let dry. This might take a few days, depending on how wet your bag is to start. Stretch out the damp I-cord, and hang it to dry. Really stretch it!

Finishing:
When the bag is perfectly dry, trim off any excess ends of yarn that have worked free. They will look like little rainbow dreadlocks. DO NOT CUT OFF THE TAILS OF YARN AT EITHER END OF YOUR I-CORD! Those ends will help you thread the I-cord through the eyelets.

Roxanne Hat and Scarf

Ok, I know there is snow somewhere and you are going to need to stay warm! What better way than a matching hat and scarf!

SIZE
Directions are for women’s size
Small/Medium. Changes for size Large/X-Large are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERROCO HIP-HOP (100 grs), 1 hank #7236 Be Bop.
Straight knitting needles, size 13 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
GAUGE
11 sts = 4" in k1, p1 ribbing.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

HAT
With straight needles, cast on 50(54) sts. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 3 1/2".
Change to St st and dec for crown as follows:
Row 1 (RS): * K8, k2 tog, rep from * to last 0(4) sts, end k0(4) – 45(49) sts.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: * K7, k2 tog, rep from * to last 0(4) sts, end k0(4) – 40(44) sts.
Continue to dec 5 sts every RS row in this manner, having 1 st less between decs each time until 10(14) sts remain, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): * K2 tog, rep from * across – 5(7) sts. Cut yarn, leaving an end for sewing. Draw end through sts on needle and secure tightly. Sew back seam.

SCARF

SIZE
Approximately 2 3/4" wide x 76" long (Not including fringe).

MATERIALS
BERROCO HIP-HOP (100 grs), 3 hanks #7236 Be Bop.
Straight knitting needles, size 13.
Crochet Hook, size 5.50 mm (I).

NOTE
A suggestion- cut yarn for fringe first. This way you will be sure to have enough yarn. To do this, cut 32 fifteen inch long strands and set aside.

SCARF
With straight needles, cast on 16 sts.
Row 1: * With yarn in front, sl 1 purlwise; with yarn in back, k1, rep from * across. Rep this row until piece measures 76" from beg, or desired length. Bind off all sts.
Fringe: Put two 15" long strands tog and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw center of strands through first st of cast-on edge of scarf, forming a lp. Pull ends of fringe through this lp. In this manner, make 7 more fringes across cast-on edge of scarf. Work fringe in same manner along bound-off edge of scarf. Trim fringe to even off, if necessary.

Organic Cotton Ribbed Shell

This is a great top for spring and summer since it's made with Lion Brand Organic Cotton Yarn.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Chest 36 (41, 44, 49, 52) in. [91.5 (104, 112, 124.5, 132) cm]
Finished Length 20½ (21, 21½, 22, 22) in. [52 (53.5, 54.5, 56, 56) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it
applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

MATERIALS:
• 680-004 Lion Brand Organic Cotton: Cypress 7 (9, 10, 11, 12) Balls
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 7 [4.5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
20 sts = 4 in. [10 cm] in K2, p2 Rib slightly stretched. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
K2, p2 Rib
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *.
Row 2: K the k sts and p the p sts.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 Rib.

BACK
Cast on 90 (102, 110, 122, 130) sts. Work in k2, p2 Rib until piece
measures 14 in. [35.5 cm] from beg, mark last row as WS.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (8, 8, 12, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 82 (86, 94, 98, 106) sts.
Next Row: K2 p1, p2tog, work in rib to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2.
Next Row: P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2.
Rep last 2 rows - 74 (78, 86, 90, 98) sts.
Next Row: K2, p1, p2tog, work in rib to end of row.
Next Row: P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times - 66 (70, 78, 82, 90) sts.
Work even until armholes measure 6 ½ (7, 7½, 8, 8) in. [16.5 (18,19, 20.5, 20.5) cm], end with a WS row.
Shape back neck
Work 22 (22, 26, 26, 30) sts, bind off center 22 (26, 26, 30, 30) sts, work to end of row. Last 22 (26, 26, 30, 30) sts worked are right shoulder.
Shape right shoulder
Working on right shoulder sts only, continue as follows.
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, work to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2.
Row 2: K2, p1, p2tog, work to end of row.
Row 3: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts, work to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2.
Row 4: K2, p1, p2tog, k2.
Bind off rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts.
Shape left shoulder
Rejoin yarn to work left shoulder.
Row 1 (WS): P2, k1, k2tog, work to end of row.
Row 2: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, work to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2.
Row 3: P2, k1, k2tog, work to end of row.
Row 4: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts, work to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2.
Row 5: Work even.
Bind off rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts.

FRONT
Work same as Back until armholes measure 5½ in. [14 cm], end with
a WS row.
Shape front neck
Work 26 (26, 30, 30, 34) sts, bind off center 14 (18, 18, 22, 22) sts, work to end of row. Last 26 (26, 30, 30, 34) sts worked are right shoulder.
Shape right shoulder
Working on right shoulder sts only, continue as follows.
Row 1 (WS): Work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2.
Row 2: K2, p1, p2tog, work to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next WS row. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts at beg of next WS row. Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next WS row.
Left shoulder
Rejoin yarn to work left shoulder.
Row 1 (WS): P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to end of row.
Row 2: Work to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next RS row. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts at beg of next RS row. Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next RS row.

Finishing
Sew shoulder and side seams. Weave in ends.

5-Way Big Brim Hat

How would you like to knit a hat you can wear 5 different ways...it all depends on your mood that day!

YARN
Naturally Caron.com Country
75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% Merino wool; 3oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball):
Color #0017 Claret, 10oz/283g
MATERIALS
Circular size U.S. 10 (6mm) needles, 24"/61cm and 20"/51cm long, or size needed for gauge
Circular size U.S. 8 (5mm) needle, 20"/51cm long
Double-pointed size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles
Yarn needle
Stitch marker

SIZE: Woman's Medium
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 27"/68.5cm diameter above brim

NOTES
Size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles are used after working one half of the brim to firm up the hat before working the crown area.
Change to double-pointed needles (dpns) when the crown decreases are worked to accommodate fewer stitches.
All slip sts are slipped purlwise.

GAUGE
In Seed st using size U.S. 10 (6mm) needles, 14 sts and 16 rows=4"/10cm
In Seed st using size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles, 16 sts and 17 rows=4"/10cm
In Fabric St Rib using size U.S. 10 (6mm) needles, 15 sts and 16 rows=4"/10cm
In Fabric St Rib using size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles, 17 sts and 17 rows=4"/10cm

STITCHES USED
Seed Stitch (uneven number of sts):
Row 1 K1, *p1, k1; rep from *.
Row 2 P the k sts and k the p sts
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
Fabric Stitch Rib (multiple of 6):
Rnd 1 *Bring yarn to front of work, sl 1, k1, bring yarn to front of work, sl 1, p3: rep from * around.
Rnd 2 Knit.
Rnd 3 *K1, bring yarn to front of work, sl 1, p3: rep from *around.
Rnd 4 Knit.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Fabric St Rib patt.

HAT
With larger 24"/61cm long circular needles CO 111 sts. Join to form circle, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker.
Work in Seed st for 3 ¾"/9.5cm for brim.
Change to smaller circular needle. Cont in Seed st until Hat measures 7"/18cm from beg.
Crown
Change to larger 20"/51cm long circular needle.
Dec Rnd: K3tog, k2tog, (k1, k 2tog) 34 times, k1, k3tog--72 sts.
Work in Fabric St Rib patt until Hat measures 16"/40.5cm, ending with Rnd 3.
Top of Crown
Change to smaller circular needle (changing to dpns needles when necessary).
Rnd 1 K2tog around.--36 sts.
Row 2 *Bring yarn forward, sl 1 st, p2; rep from *around.
Row 3 K2tog around--18 sts.
Row 4 (K1, p1) around.
Row 5 K2tog around--9 sts.
Row 6 (P1, k2tog) 3 times--6 sts.
Row 7 K2tog 3 times--3 sts.
Cut yarn and pull tail end through rem 3 sts. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in ends and block if necessary.

You Ought to be in Pictures... Scarf

Hooray for Hollywood! This little scarf will really dress up anything, even a white tee shirt and jeans! It's the yarn for this one!

Finished Size: 7" x 28" (18 cm x 71 cm)

Yarn: Tilli Tomas Mogul Beaded Wool Yarn (3.5oz/100g, 80 yds/73m) you will need 170 yds/ 156m.

Needles: 4.5 mm/ US 7
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts= 4" (10 cm)

Directions:
Cast on 40 sts using long tail cast-on method.

Row 1: K1, p1, K36, k1, p1
Row 2: P1, k1, p36, p1, k1
Row 3: K1, p1, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times, rep from *to last 2 sts, k1, p1
Row 4: P1, k1, k36, p1, k1
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 28" (71 cm) from cast on edge. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 once more. Bind off loosely. Weave in loose ends. Block scarf.

Noro Throw- Easy and Warm

We've made a few throws, but this is Noro...

Finished Dimensions: 40" x 44 1/2" (not blocked)

Yarn:

• Noro Silk Garden, 45%silk, 45% kid mohair and 10% lambswool, worsted weight (1.75 oz/50g, 109 yds/100m) 9 skeins in verigated colorways, your choice of MC
• Cascade Sierra, 80% pima cotton and 20% wool worsted weight. (3.5oz/100g, 192 yds/ 176m) 1 skein for CC crocheted edging.

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9

Other Materials: 6 mm/US J-10 crochet hook

Directions:

Panel: With MC cast on 50 sts. Work in St st until the first skein is used. Join a second skein of MC and work in Stst until entire skein in used. Now join a third skein of MC and work Stst until skein is nearly used, reserving enough yarn to bind off.

Bind Off.

Repeat Panel instructions for panel 2 and 3.

With mattress stitch, sew the 3 panels together.

Edging: Join CC with crochet hook to edge of throw. Work 3 rounds of single crochet evenly spaced around edge of throw. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Triple Berry Hat with Matching Cowl

I'm not the Valentine-y kinda girl, but I do like berries!

This hat is knit inside out.

Materials: 1 ball PolarKnit™ 80m/88yds - Worsted Weight

6mm (US 10) circular 16-17” long 6mm (US 10) double pointed needles Stitch markers

Gauge: 4sts per inch. When you begin the Pattern Stitch below, there are approximately 4 bobbles every 3 inches.

Size: One size fits all, 20-22” adult head circumference.

Pattern Stitch: Triple Berry or Trinity Stitch: (multiple of 4sts over 4 rows) Row 1 - (WS) *(K1, P1, K1) into same st, P3tog* repeat to end. Row 2 - Knit row. Row 3 - *P3tog, (K1, P1, K1) into same st* repeat to end. Row 4 - Knit row.

Instructions: Cast 66 sts onto circular needle, join into round being careful not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker to remind you where is beginning of the row is. Begin a rib pattern of *K1, P1* and repeat to end of row. Repeat this row 6 more times. The ribbed edge of the hat is now finished. Increase row - *K3, M1* repeat to end of row. 88sts remain on needle. Now begin the 4 row Triple Berry or Trinity Stitch outlined above. Repeat Rows 1 to 4 four times until your hat measures about 4” from the cast on edge.

Hat Decrease: Row 1 - Repeat row 1 of Pattern Stitch. Here comes the tricky part . . . You will be decreasing one entire bobble (or 5sts) at a time.

Refer to diagram below.

Slip sts 1, 2, and 3 knitwise onto right needle. Pass 2 over 3, so only 3 and 1 remain. Slip 3 onto left needle. Pass 4 over 3, so only 3 and 5 remain. Slip 3 onto right needle. Pass 1 over 3, so only 3 remains. Slip 3 onto left needle. Pass 5 over 3, so only one stitch remains. Knit this stitch.

Row 2 - K19, 5dec, K39, 5dec, K20. (80sts)

Row 3 - repeat row 3 of Pattern Stitch.

Row 4 - K8, 5dec, K23, 5dec, K19, 5dec, K15. (68sts)

Row 5 - repeat row 1 of Pattern Stitch.

Row 6 - K7, 5dec, K19, 5dec, K15, 5dec, K12. (56sts)

Row 7 - Repeat row 3 of Pattern Stitch. Now switch to dpn’s.

Row 8 - K8, 5dec, K11, 5dec, K11, 5dec, K11. (44sts)

Row 9 - Repeat row 1 of Pattern Stitch.

Row 10 - K3, 5dec, K11, 5dec, K7, 5dec, K8. (32sts)

Row 11 - Repeat row 3 of Pattern Stitch.

Row 12 - 5dec, K7, 5dec, K3, 5dec, K7. (20sts)

Row 13 - *K2tog* repeat to end. (10sts) Break yarn and thread yarn through remaining stitches.

Draw tightly and secure. Always machine wash your finished garment to rid it of residual fluff.

Triple Berry Cowl

(Like the hat above, this cowl is knit inside-out.)

Materials: 2 balls PolarKnit™ 80m/88yds - Worsted Weight

6mm / US 10 circular 16-17” long
Stitch marker

Gauge: 4sts per inch. When you begin the Pattern Stitch below, there are approximately 4 bobbles every 3 inches.

Size: When laying flat the cowl measures 30cm wide x 21.5cm tall (12”wide x 8” tall).

Instructions: Cast 68sts onto circular needle, join into round being careful not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker to remind you where is beginning of the row is. Begin a rib pattern of *K1, P1* and repeat to end of row. Repeat this row 6 more times. The ribbed edge of the cowl is now finished.

Increase row -M1, *K2, M1* repeat until 4sts remain, *K1, M1* repeat to end, K1. (104sts)

Now begin the 4 row Triple Berry or Trinity Stitch explained above.

Repeat Rows 1 to 4 until your cowl measures about 7” from the cast on edge (or 9 bobbles).

Decrease row - K6,*K5, K2tog* repeat until 4sts remain, K4. (82sts) Begin a rib pattern of *K1, P1* and repeat to end of row. Repeat this row 6 more times. Bind off. Break yarn, weave in ends and secure. Always machine wash your finished garment to rid it of residual fluff.

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Spring Ponchini

Are you thinking Spring yet?...I know some of you are in the middle of a major blizzard, but what better way to de-ice than to start a spring mini poncho with a light novelty yarn!



SIZES: S/M (L/X-L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck/Shoulders 31 (37)"
Lower Edge 64 (71)"
Length 13"

MATERIALS
Caron International's Fabulous (100%
polyester; 1.75 oz/50 g, 165 yds/152 m):
#0010 Blue Lagoon, 3 (4) balls or any other novelty yarn with the same weight or gauge.
One each circular needle size US 10.5 and 11
(6.5 and 8 mm), 24" long, or size to obtain
gauge
Five stitch markers (1 a different color for beg of round marker)
Crochet hook size US G/6 (4 mm)
Tapestry needle (tn)
Row counter (optional)

GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, using larger needles, 13 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10 cm
Note: Gauge is not crucial for this project; fabric is very flexible.

SPECIAL TERMS
K1-f/b: Knit into the front loop, then the back loop of the next st (1 st
increased).
Sc2tog: [Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop] twice, yo hook and
pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 st decreased).

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit every round.
Chain (ch) Single crochet (sc)

NOTE
Ponchini is worked in-the-round, from the neck down in St st. Fringe is
applied to Lower edge.

HELPFUL
Place markers every 20 (24) sts around, to mark increase points.

PONCHINI
Using smaller needle, CO 100 (120) sts; join, being careful not to twist sts, pm for beg of round and every 20 (24) sts around – 5 sections.
Begin St st; work even for 2 rnds.
Inc Rnd: * Knit to marker, slip marker (sm), k1-f/b; rep from * around— 105 (125) sts.
Repeat last 3 rnds, increasing 5 sts every third rnd, until piece meas 2" from beg, end with Inc Rnd.
Change to larger needles; knit 1 rnd even.
Increase Rnd: Work as established.
Cont in St st, inc 5 sts EOR, until there are 42 (46) sts between markers—210 (230) sts total.
BO all sts loosely.

FINISHING
Using tn, weave in all ends.
Neck Trim: Using crochet hook, join yarn with a slip st to any st of neck edge; ch 1, work 1 row of sc evenly around neck edge, dec 10 (15) sts by sc2tog evenly around, end join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Fringe
Cut strands 18" long. Holding 2 strands together, fold fringe in half. Using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into any st at lower edge, pull through a loop [fold of strands], insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, working into every other stitch around entire lower edge.

Split Neck Sweater

If you are just a beginner, it's time to tackle knitting a sweater...this one will make you confident to try more patterns in the future.


Materials: S (M, L)
• Yarn: Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m): 10 (11,12) skeins in #0015 Amethyst- NOTE: This yarn has been discontinued. You can use another medium-weight (4) Caron yarn.
• 5.5mm (US size 9) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
• stitch markers
• stitch holders

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 36 (40, 44)"

GAUGE
Using 5.5mm ndls, in St st: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4”/10cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit side = RS

BACK
CO 66 (72, 78) sts; beg St st. Work even until piece measures 13 (13.5, 14)” from beg, end WS row.
Shape Armholes: (RS) BO 4 (5, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st ea side every row twice, every other row once – 52 (56, 60) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 9" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders and Neck (RS): BO 6 (7, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of next 4 rows for shoulders – 20 (22, 24) sts rem; place rem sts on holder for neck.

FRONT
Work as for Back until armhole measures 5" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row – 52 (56, 60) sts rem; pm ea side of center 8 (10, 12) sts.
Shape Neck: (RS) Work across to marker; place center sts on holder for neck; join a second ball of yarn and work to end. Working both sides at same time, at ea neck edge, dec 1 st every row twice, then every other row 4 times – 16 (17, 18) sts rem ea shoulder. Work even until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder shaping, end with a WS row. Shape shoulders as for Back.

SLEEVES
CO 42 (44, 46) sts; beg St st. Work even until piece measures 11" from beg, end with WS row.
Shape Sleeves: Inc 1 st ea side this row, then every 8 rows 4 times, working inc sts in St st as they become est – 52 (54, 56) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 18 (18, 18.5)" from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap: BO 4 (5, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st ea side EOR 10 times – 24 sts rem. BO 5 sts beg next 2 rows, then 7 sts beg next 2 rows.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Join Left shoulder seam.
Collar: With RS facing, using circular ndl, beg right Back shoulder, pick up and knit 60 (64, 68) sts around neck edge, including sts on holders; do not join. (RS of Collar) Working back and forth in St st [beg knit 1 row], work even until piece measures 6” from pick up row, end with a RS row. BO all sts loosely knitwise on next WS row. Join Right shoulder seam, leaving Collar seam open (see photo).
Set in sleeves; sew sleeve and side seams. Weave in ends.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand washing and drying: Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
When using Jewel Box, be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of each skein and at both yarn ends when joining. A small amount of shedding can be expected when using this yarn under normal conditions.

Knitted "Snuggle"

This knitting pattern creates a "wrap-ghan," an afghan with sleeves. Now you can make your own sleeved afghan to stay warm and keep your hands free.

Materials:
• Yarn: Bernat® Softee Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz) (164 m/180 yds)Child- 12 balls Adult- 14 balls
OR Bernat® Chunky (Big Ball) (400 g/14 oz) (587 m/642 yds)
Child Size: 1890 yds/1740 m
Adult Size: 2290 yds/2100 m


• Knitting Needles: Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) circular knitting needle 36 ins [90 cm] long, Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.


Sizes:
To fit chest/bust measurements
Child Size: 24-32 ins [ 61-81.5 cm ]
Adult Size: 34-56 ins [ 86.5-142 cm ]

Instructions:

The instructions are written for Child size. If changes are necessary for Adult size the instructions will be written thus ( ).
BODY
Cast on 165 (217) sts. Do not join.
Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from beg measures 33½ (43½) ins [85 (110.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Divide for armholes: Next row: (RS). Pat across 43 (56) sts. Cast off 11 (15) sts. Pat across 57 (75) sts. Cast off 11 (15) sts. Pat across 43 (56) sts.
Right Back: Cont on last 43 (56) sts until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulder: Next row: Cast off 13 (18) sts. Pat to end of row.
Collar: Cont on rem 30 (38) sts until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.
Front: With WS facing, join yarn to center 57 (75) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulders: Cast off 13 (18) sts beg next 2 rows. 31 (39) sts rem.

Collar: Cont in pat until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.

Left Back: With WS facing, join yarn to rem 43 (56) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a RS row.

Shape shoulder: Next row: Cast off 13 (18) sts. Pat to end of row.

Collar: Cont on rem 30 (38) sts until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.

SLEEVES
With pair of needles, cast on 41 (53) sts.
Work 6 rows in pat as given for Body.
Inc 1 st each end of next row and following 4th (6th) rows until there are 63 (79) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 12½ (17½) ins [32 (44.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work 8 (10) rows even in pat. Cast off in pat.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder and collar seams. Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along cast off edges of Body. Sew sleeve seams.

Two-Tone Pillow

Knitting for the house makes it a home. Make a bunch of these for all your sofas, chairs and beds!

Knit a two-tone pillow with a bold zig-zag design with this pillow knitting pattern. On the other side, the pillow is a single color for a different look. Use colors to match your home decor.


Materials:
• Yarn: Bernat® Berella ‘4’ (100 g / 3.5 oz)
Contrast A (08929 Geranium) 1 ball
Contrast B (01141 Rich Periwinkle Blue) 1 ball
Contrast C (08893 Dark Oxford Heather) 1 ball
Contrast D (08994 Black) 1 ball
• Knitting Needles: Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 16 ins [40.5 cm] square pillow form.
Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in garter st.
Measurement: Approx 16 ins [40.5 cm] square.

Instructions:

Note: When working with more than one color within a row, use separate balls for each area of color. To change colors, twist the two colors around each other where they meet, on WS, to avoid a hole.

FRONT
With A cast on 64 sts.
1st to 12th rows: Work in garter st (knit every row).
13th row: With B, K8. With A, K56.
14th row: With A, K56. With B, K8.
15th to 24th rows: As 13th and 14th rows 5 times more.
25th row: With B, K16. With A, K48.
26th row: With A, K48. With B, K16.
27th to 36th rows: As 25th and 26th rows 5 times more.
37th row: With B, K24. With A, K40.
38th row: With A, K40. With B, K24.
39th to 48th rows: As 37th and 38th rows 5 times more.
49th row: With B, K32. With A, K32.
50th row: With A, K32. With B, K34.
51st to 60th rows: As 49th and 50th rows 5 times more.
61st row: With B, K40. With A, K24.
62nd row: With A, K24. With B, K40.
63rd to 72nd rows: As 61st and 62nd rows 5 times more.
73rd row: With B, K48. With A, K16.
74th row: With A, K16. With B, K48.
75th to 84th rows: As 73rd and 74th rows 5 times more.
85th row: With B, K56. With A, K8.
86th row: With A, K8. With B, K56.
87th to 96th rows: As 85th and 86th rows 5 times more.
97th to 108th rows: With B, knit. Cast off.

BACK
Work as given for Front substituting C for A and D for B.
Sew 3 sides of Pillow tog. Insert pillow form. Sew rem side closed.

Material Whirled's Utterly Magnificent Knit Cowl

Yes, another cowl...but this one is made with handspun yarn from the spinning wheel of Reenie, owner of materialwhirled.com. I whipped it up in an hour!

Take it straight from Reenie:

The best feature of this cowl is that it is made in a whimsical knit and purl pattern, which makes both sides of the cowl look the same when you twist it to wear, but yet it is not a 'perfect' K2P2 rib pattern.
The ribbing also keeps the edges from curling up plus the beads and treasures in the yarns pop out much better on the purl side of anything, so this gives them equal billing on either side of the cowl.

Materials:
~1 skein of Material Whirled Handspun yarn
~Size 13 or 15 , 29’ circular needles
~ Needle or crochet hook for weaving in ends

Instructions:
Cast on 100 stitches or however you need to match the suggested finished measurements of approximately 50 inches around and
about 5 inches wide (more or less is fine). This will give you 10 inches of thickness when cowl is twice wrapped around the neck.
Connect and knit in round in approximately the following pattern:
Knit 1 round
Purl 1 round
Knit 3 round
Purl 4 round
Knit 3 round
Purl 1 round
Knit 1 round
Bind off loosely.
You may not end up with the same amount of rounds as above because each skein is different, it really doesn't matter much overall, what matters is that you look spectacular!

check it out:
http://materialwhirled.com/The-Utterly-Magificent-Cowl-pr-733.html

Oversized Square Shawl

The cold fronts keep coming...Stay warm!!! A nice oversized square shawl will keep the chill away!

MATERIALS
BERROCO FURZ (50 grs), 18 balls #3837 Granite (MC), FIBER:50% Nylon, 25% Wool, 25% Acrylic BALL WEIGHT:1.75 oz / 50 g BALL LENGTH:90 yds / 83 m

BERROCO CHINCHIILLA (50 grs), 2 balls #5642 Panic Gray (CC),FIBER:
100% Rayon BALL WEIGHT:1.75 oz / 50 g BALL LENGTH:77 yds / 71 m
NOTE: Berroco has discontinued these yarns, but look for yarns with the same weight.

29" length circular knitting needle, size 10 OR SIZE OR OBTAIN GAUGE. Crochet hook, size 5.50 mm (I).

GAUGE
4 sts = 1"; 5 rows = 1" in St st with MC, TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

SHAWL
With circular needle, using MC, cast on 208 sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 52", end on WS. Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Steam piece lightly.
Fringe: Cut 1 18" long strand each of MC and CC. Put 2 strands tog and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw center of strands through first st of cast-on edge of shawl, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. In this manner, make fringe around all 4 sides of shawl, working in every 3rd st on cast-on and bound-off edges and every other row on sides of shawl.

Coffee Cup Sleeve

Would your Starbucks cup like a little style? Use your yarn scraps with pride and make tons of cool gifts for all your friends!


Materials

Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles• worsted weight yarn• darning needle• scissors• assorted embellishments• regular needle and thread

Instructions

Cast on 34 sts. K1, p1 for 5 rows.Row 6: K1, p1, increasing one st on each end of needle. (36 sts)Row 7: Knit.Row 8: Purl.Row 9: Knit.Row 10: Purl.Row 11 (RS): Knit, increasing one stitch on each end of needle. (38 sts)Row 12: Purl.Rows 13-17: K1, p1.Row 18 (WS): Cast off loosely in K1, p1.Tie off end.

Finishing
With darning needle, sew back seam to form a tube.With regular needle and thread, sew on embellishments or embroider on flowers, snowflakes or other designs with contrasting yarn.

Broome Street Shawl

If you still haven't knitted a shawl to keep you toasty and warm...perhaps this pattern can change your mind. (unless you live on the equator!)

MATERIALS:
• Lion Brand Jiffy® Yarn: Grape 8 Balls
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Circular knitting needle size 10 (6 mm), 40 in. (101.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
15 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

SHAWL:
Cast on 260 sts.
Beg with a knit row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 7 rows.
Next Row (WS): Knit.
Beg with a k row, work in St st for 3 rows.
Next Row (WS): Knit.
Rep last 4 rows until piece measures about 23 in. (58.5 cm) from beg.
Beg with a k row, work in St st for 7 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Noro Hat - New Crown

Yesterday I had a Noro Hat Pattern. Here is another version of the pattern with a different crown.

It's made from about one and a half skeins of Noro Kureyon color #182 and knit it on a 16 inch size 7 circular and when it got too hard to work with I went to double points.

It's pretty straightforward for a hat. Saartje de Bruijn, the designer of the original has you cast on with 95 stitches. I upped it to 96 just to make the crown decreases work out easier.

You start with 8 rounds of knit, then 4 rounds of purl, then 4 rounds of knit, then 4 rounds of purl. I kept going, alternating 4 rounds of knit and 4 rounds of purl until I had completed six purl sections.

I knit one round then on the next round I K10, k2tog around.

Then a plain knit round; then K9, k2tog around; then a plain round; then K8, k2tog around, then a plain round...

I kept going until there were only 4 stitches on the needles and I pulled the yarn through the stitches snugging them tight and secured it inside the hat weaving it in the ends.

Noro Hat

This is a cool little hat designed by Saartje de Bruijn
It uses Noro Kureyon nr. 92 and 7 (4.5mm) needles. It took a little more than one ball.

Gauge: 4.5 spi

Cast on 95 sts loosely, join in a round.
Straight part
Worked in alternating bands of 4 rows knit, 4 rows purl
1-8: k (8 rnds)
9-12: p (4 rdns)
13-16: k (4 rnds)
17-20: p (4 rdns)
21-24: k (4 rnds)
25-28: p (4 rdns)
29-32: k (4 rnds)
33-36: p (4 rdns)
37-40: k (4 rnds)
41-44: p (4 rdns)
Shape crown
Continue the knit/purl bands, but start decreasing in every second knit round in the knit band.
45: k
46: (k7, k2tog, k8, k2tog) 5 times (85 sts left)
47-48: k
49-52: p (4 rnds)
53: k
54: (k6, k2tog, k7, k2tog) 5 times (75 sts left)
55-56: k
57-60: p (4 rnds)
61: k
62: (k5, k2tog, k6, k2tog) 5 times (65 sts left)
63-64: k
65-68: p (4 rnds)
69: k
70: (k4, k2tog, k5, k2tog) 5times (55 sts left)
71-72: k
73-76: p (4 rnds)
77: k
78: (k3, k2tog, k4, k2tog) 5times (45 sts left)
79-80: k
81-84: p (4 rnds)
85: k
86: (k2, k2tog, k3, k2tog) 5 times (35 sts left)
87-88: k
89-92: p (4 rnds)
93: k
94: (k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog) 5 times (25 sts left)
95-96: k
97-100: p (4 rnds)
101: k
102: (k1, k2tog) 12 times, k1 (13sts left)
103: k
104: (k2tog) 6 times, k 1 (7 sts left)
Break yarn and draw through the 7 sts that are left. Work in yarn ends.
Finished! Enjoy your Noro hat!

Mini Mochi Rainbow Scarf

This Scarf Pattern uses only 1 ball of Mini Mochi
This scarf is soft and light. A rainbow of color to wear around your neck. It is very easy to knit.

Materials:
1 ball Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (50 grams/195 yards)
(sample shown was knit in color #101 'intense rainbow')
Size 5 or 6 needles or size needed to obtain desired fabric
(if you tend to knit tightly, use size 6)

Finished size: 4” X 55” (or use 2 balls for an extra long scarf)
Gauge: 14 sts = 2 inches in Beaded Rib St
Abbreviations: k - knit, p - purl

Instructions:
Cast on 29 stitches loosely. Knit 2 rows
Note: the outer 3 sts are always knit (=garter stitch border) to help keep edges of scarf from rolling.
Work in Beaded Rib Stitch.

Beaded Rib Stitch:
Row 1: K3, *k1, p1*, repeat across row, ending with K1, K3.
[K3 for garter edge at both ends of Row 1]
Row 2: K all sts
Repeat these 2 rows until almost out of yarn.
End with a Row 2.
K 2 more rows.
Bind off loosely.
Wet scarf in warm water, roll in big towel and lay flat to dry. Block flat at approx. 4 inches width.