Gossamer Shawl

Light, easy and breezy...a great transition shawl.


SIZE: One Size
20 x 54 in. (51 x 137 cm)

MATERIALS
• 105-151 Lion Brand Jazz: Light Gray 2 Balls (A)
• 104-113 Lion Brand Muse: Red 2 Balls (B)
• Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
16 stitches + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side)with 1 strand each of A and B held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Knit 1, purl 1 Rib
Row 1: *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from *.
Row 2: Repeat Row 1
Rep Row 2 for knit 1, purl 1 Rib.

SHAWL
With 1 strand each of A and B held together, cast on 80 stitches. Work in knit 1, purl 1 Rib until piece measures 4 in. (10cm) from beginning.
Next Row (right side): Knit.
Next Row (wrong side): Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 50 in. (127 cm) from beginning, ending with a wrong side row. Work in knit 1, purl 1 Rib for another 4 in. (10 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Asymmetrical Neck Warmer

A unique twist on on this welcome accessory during those cold winter months.

Materials:
• 1 skein Lion Brand Wool‐Ease Thick & Quick (or 100 yd any super bulky weight yarn)
• US13/9mm straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 10 st x 19 r over 4” in garter stitch

Directions:
Using the long tail method, CO 25 sts
Row 1: Sl1 k‐wise, k to end
Repeat row 1 until 18” long, or length desired
BO all sts

Using tapestry needle, seam CO and BO edges together as shown in the photo.

3- Way Scarf

With cables and moss stitch for great texture, you can wear this piece as a scarf, hood, or a gaiter/cowl for three different looks in one piece!

SIZE: One Size
About 16 x 60 in. (40.5 x 152.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust 4 Balls
• Stitch Markers
• Cable Needles (Set of 2)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Additional Materials
2 buttons, 1 in. (25 mm) diameter

GAUGE:
17 sts + 21 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) over 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.
2/2 LPC (2 over 2 left purl cross): Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p2, then k2 from cable needle.
2/2 RPC (2 over 2 right purl cross): Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then p2 from cable needle.
2/1 LPC (2 over 1 left purl cross): Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p1, then k2 from cable needle.
2/1 RPC (2 over 1 right purl cross): Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then p1 from cable needle.
2/2 LC (2 over 2 left cross): Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *P2, k2; rep from * across.
Rep Row 1 for K2, p2 Rib.
Cable Pattern (over 28 sts)
Row 1: P2, 2/1 LPC, p18, 2/1 RPC, p2.
Row 2: K3, p2, k18, p2, k3.
Row 3: P3, 2/1 LPC, p16, 2/1 RPC, p3.
Row 4: K4, p2, k16, p2, k4.
Row 5: P4, 2/1 LPC, p14, 2/1 RPC, p4.
Row 6: K5, p2, k14, p2, k5.
Row 7: P5, 2/1 LPC, p12, 2/1 RPC, p5.
Row 8: K6, p2, k12, p2, k6.
Row 9: P6, 2/2 LPC, p8, 2/2 RPC, p6.
Row 10: K8, p2, k8, p2, k8.
Row 11: P8, 2/2 LPC, p4, 2/2 RPC, p8.
Row 12: K10, p2, k4, p2, k10.
Row 13: P10, 2/2 LPC, 2/2 RPC, p10.
Row 14: K12, p4, k12.
Row 15: P12, 2/2 LC, p12.
Row 16: K12, p4, k12.
Row 17: P10, 2/2 RPC, 2/2 LPC, p10.
Row 18: K10, p2, k4, p2, k10.
Row 19: P8, 2/2 RPC, p4, 2/2 LPC, p8.
Row 20: K8, p2, k8, p2, k8.
Row 21: P6, 2/2 RPC, p8, 2/2 LPC, p6.
Row 22: K6, p2, k12, p2, k6.
Row 23: P5, 2/1 RPC, p12, 2/1 LPC, p5.
Row 24: K5, p2, k14, p2, k5.
Row 25: P4, 2/1 RPC, p14, 2/1 LPC, p4.
Row 26: K4, p2, k16, p2, k4.
Row 27: P3, 2/1 RPC, p16, 2/1 LPC, p3.
Row 28: K3, p2, k18, p2, k3.
Row 29: P2, 2/1 RPC, p18, 2/1 LPC, p2.
Row 30: K2, p2, k20, p2, k2.
Row 31: P2, k2, p20, k2, p2.
Row 32: K2, p2, k20, p2, k2.
Rep Rows 1-32 for Cable pattern.
Moss Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)
Rows 1 and 2: *K1, p1; rep from * across.
Rows 3 and 4: *P1, k1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss st.

WRAP
Cast on 84 sts.
Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row (Decrease): K5, p1, k2tog, *(p1, k1) 4 times, p2tog, (k1, p1) 4 times, k2tog; rep from * once more,p3, k2, p3, p2tog, p8, p2tog, p7, k1, k2tog, p2, k4 - 76 sts at the end of this row.
Set-Up Row: K6, p2, k20, p2, k2, (p1, k1) 20 times, k4.
Next Row: K4 (for border), place marker (pm), work Row 1 of Moss st over next 40 sts, pm, work Row 1 of Cable pattern over next 28 sts, pm, k4 (for border).
Next Row: Work in Garter st (k every row) to first marker, slip marker (sm), work Row 2 of Cable pattern over next 28 sts, sm, work next row of Moss st over next 40 sts, sm, work in Garter st over last 4 sts.
Continue in pattern sts as established, keeping first and last 4 sts in Garter st for border, until Rows 1-32 of Cable pattern have been worked 8 times.

Note: Piece should measure about 51 in. (129.5 cm) from beg.
Buttonhole Row (RS): K4, work in patterns as established to last 4 sts, k1, yarn over, k2tog (buttonhole made),
k1.
Continue in patterns as established for 25 more rows, then rep Buttonhole Row.
Continue in patterns as established until Row 30 of Cable pattern has been completed, thus ending with a WS row.
Next Row (Increase): K2, p2, k2, kfb, *(k2, p2) twice, kfb, (p2, k2) twice, kfb; rep from * 2 more times, (k2, p2)
twice, kfb, p2, k2, p2 - 84 sts at the end of this row.
Work in K2, p2 Rib for about 3 in. (7.5 cm).
Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew buttons along same side edge as buttonholes, but at beginning (cast on) end of Scarf. Weave in ends.

Another Knit Hat...Cables and Double Pointed Needles!

Flex your cabling muscle again, with this easy to knit basic rolled brim hat!SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference 19 1/2 in. (50 cm), Hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

MATERIALS
• 640-099 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Fisherman1 Ball
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

• Additional Materials
double pointed knitting needles size 13 (9 mm), set of 5
GAUGE:
9 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd). 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
Twist Cable (worked over 4 sts)
Rnd 1: P1, k2, p1.
Rnd 2: P1, k 2nd st on left needle through back loop (tbl), do not sl from needle, k first st on left
needle, sl both sts from needle, p1.
Rnds 3 and 4: Rep Rnd 1.
Rep Rnds 1-4 for Twist Cable pattern.
STITCH EXPLANATION
sk2p - Slip 1 st as if to knit, knit 2 sts together, pass slipped stitch over – 2 sts decreased.
HAT
Cast on 44 sts. Divide sts onto 4 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts by knitting the first st on left needle.
Work in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm) from beg.
Rnd 1: *K1tbl, k5, k1tbl, work Rnd 1 of Twist Cable over next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 2: *K1tbl, k5, k1tbl, work Rnd 2 of Twist Cable over next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 3: *K1tbl, p5, k1tbl, work Rnd 3 of Twist Cable over next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 4: *K1tbl, p5, k1tbl, work Rnd 4 of Twist Cable over next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnds 5-12: Rep Rnds 1-4.
Shape Crown
Rnd 13 (Dec Rnd): *K1tbl, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1tbl, k4; rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 14: *K1tbl, k3, k1tbl, k4; rep from * around.
Rnd 15 (Dec Rnd): *K1tbl, sk2p, k1tbl, p4; rep from * around – 28 sts.
Rnd 16: *K1tbl, k1, k1tbl, p4; rep from * around.
Rnd 17 (Dec Rnd): *Sk2p, k4; rep from * around – 20 sts.
Rnd 18: Knit.
Rnd 19 (Dec Rnd): (K2tog) around – 10 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through sts of last row and pull to gather. Knot tightly to secure.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Learning to Knit Socks- Toe Up!

I'm taking a 2 week class at Hill Country Weavers on learining to knit socks Toe Up! It's quite exciting...no double pointed needles, just 2 circular needles and the cast on is a breeze!
Here is the beginning of my first sock! If you're interested in the details of the process...please leave a comment.

Cabled Hat and Wrap

Perfect for autumn! The wrap is great over a coat or a sweater...and with the matching hat, Oh Yeah!

SIZE: One Size
Wrap Finished Size 12 x 50 in. (30.5 x 127 cm)
Hat Finished Circumference 20 in. (51 cm)

MATERIALS
• 135-113 Lion Brand Hometown USATM Yarn: Cincinnati Red 6 Balls
• Knitting Needles Size 15 [10 mm]
• Cable Needles (Set of 2)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
(4 balls for Wrap, 2 balls for Hat)
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Cable 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k3 from cable needle.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *.
Row 2: K the knits and p the purls.
Rep Row 2 for pattern.
Cable Pattern (multiple of 13 sts)
Rows 1, 3 and 7 (RS): *P2, k6, p2, k tbl, p1, k tbl; rep from *.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 (WS): *P tbl, k1, p tbl, k2, p6, k2; rep from *.
Row 5: *P2, 3/3 LC, p2, k tbl, p1, k tbl; rep from *.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Pattern.

WRAP
Cast on 36 sts. Purl 1 row.
Rows 1, 3 and 7 (RS): Work Row 1 of Cable Pattern, to last 10 sts, p2, k6, p2.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 (WS): K2, p6, k2, work Row 2 of Cable Pattern.
Row 5: Work Row 5 of Cable Pattern to last 10 sts, p2, 3/3 LC, p2.
Rep Rows 1-8 until piece measures 50 in. (127 cm) from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING
Lap one end of Wrap over opposite side, matching up the edges, and sew in place. Weave in ends.

HAT
Cast on 52 sts. Work in k2, p2 Rib for 3 1/2 in. (9 cm).
Rows 1, 3, and 7 (RS): P1, k tbl, p1, k tbl; work Row 1 of Cable Pattern to last 9 sts, p2, k6, p1.
Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8 (WS): K1, p6, k2; work Row 2 of Cable Pattern to last 4 sts, p tbl, k1, p tbl, k1.
Row 5: P1, k tbl, p1, k tbl; work Row 5 of Cable Pattern to last 9 sts, p2, 3/3 LC, p1.
Rep Rows 1-8 until piece measures 6 in. (15 cm) from beg, ending with Row 4.
Next Row (RS): P1, k tbl, p1, k tbl, *p2tog, 3/3 LC, p2tog, k tbl, p1, k tbl; rep from * to last 9 sts, p2tog, 3/3 LC, p1 – 45 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: P1, (k2tog) twice, k6, *(k2tog) 3 times, k5; rep from *, end p1 – 34 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: K2tog across.
Next Row: Purl.

FINISHING
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining sts and pull together tightly. Sew seam, reversing seam at ribbing. Weave in ends.

Cotton Striped Dishcloths

What a great way to brighten up your kitchen and sink area. Knit up a couple of these and washing dishes may not be so bad!

SIZE: One Size
9 1/2 x 10 in. (24 x 25.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 760-145 Lion Brand Lion Cotton Yarn: Orchid 1 Ball (A)
• 760-152 Lion Brand Lion Cotton Yarn: Espresso 1 Ball (B)
• 760-159 Lion Brand Lion Cotton Yarn: Mustard 1 Ball (C)
• 760-136 Lion Brand Lion Cotton Yarn: Clove 1 Ball (D)
• 760-133 Lion Brand Lion Cotton Yarn: Paprika 1 Ball (E)
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle

GAUGE:
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row). 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:
Materials are sufficient to make several Dish Cloths.

COLOR SEQUENCE
Knit 6 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 10 rows with C, 2 rows with D, 4 rows with E. Repeat these 24 rows for Color Sequence.

DISH CLOTH
With A, cast on 38 stitches. Work in Color Sequence, knitting every row, until piece measures 10 in. (25.5 cm) from beginning. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Seattle Bag

This cute little felted bag will carry your wallet, phone and keys for a quick trip to the store.

SIZE: One Size
About 8 x 7 1/2 x 2 in. (20.5 x 19 x 5 cm) after felting

MATERIALS
• 150-123 Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn: Oatmeal 1 Ball (A)
• 150-126 Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn: Nature's Brown 1 Ball (B)
• Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm]
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
12 stitches + 15 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) before felting in single crochet or in Stockinette stitch in the round (knit every round). 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.

KNIT BAG
Base
With A, cast on 30 stitches. Working back and forth on circular needle (just as when working on straight needles), knit 6 rows. Pick up and knit 8 stitches along short side of piece, 30 stitches along cast on edge and 8 stitches along remaining short side - 76 stitches around base.

Sides
Place marker for beginning of round and join, being careful not to twist stitches. Working in the round, knit every round until Bag measures 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from base. Change to B. With B, knit every round until Bag measures 10 in. (25.5 cm) from base. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

FELTING
Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape.

Handle
After felting, cut a 3 1/2 in. (8.75 cm) slit centered on back of Bag, about 1 1/2 in. (3.75 cm) down from top edge. Repeat on front.

Chunky Neckwarmer

Ok, all you northern girls...you will need this for the winter. Southern gals...knit these up for your friends up north.


SIZE:
One Size 25 in (63.5 cm) circumference

MATERIALS
• 630-173 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Chunky Yarn: Willow
1 Ball (A)
• 630-131 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Chunky Yarn: Moss
1 Ball (B)
• 640-134 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick Yarn: Citron
1 Ball (C)
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
· Circular needle size 19 (15 mm), 24 in. (60 cm) long

GAUGE:
5 sts + 4 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K1, p1 rib with 1 strand each of A, B, and C held together. 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.

NECKWARMER With 1 strand each of A, B and C held together, cast on 32 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts, place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1: (K1, p1) around.
Rounds 2-12: Repeat Round 1.
bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Rice Stitch Wrap

A lightweight, yet warm when needed; interesting, yet easy wrap to knit up!

Materials:
Yarn: 1 hank of Cherry Tree Hill Baby Loop (965 yds./8 oz.)
Needles: 1 pair straight needles size 6 or size needed for correct tension & gauge

Finished Measurements: Approximately 20" by 74"

Gauge: 20 stitches per 4 inches in Rice Stitch pattern

Pattern Stitch (Rice Stitch)
Row 1: (right side) *k1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: (wrong side) Knit entire row.

Directions:
1. Cast on LOOSELY 100 stitches.
2. Work in Rice Stitch pattern (see above).
3. Work until almost all of the hank is used up.
4. Bind off loosely.

Blocking & Care Instructions:
1. Wash in warm water using baby shampoo.
2. Rinse well and squeeze out excess moisture by wrapping in towels.
Caution:Do not put through spin cycle of washer.
3. Block tautly to finished dimensions with evenly spaced T-pins to give scalloped edge.
4. Allow to dry and unpin.

Vertical Stripe Hat...Using Noro of course!

A different way to stripe your hat...Vertical! Great for the slopes!

Materials
Noro Kureyon (worsted weight) 2 skeins
16" Circular needle #8
16" Circular needle # 6
Crochet hook J or K for the provisional cast on
Some contrasting waist yarn, preferably cotton for the provisional cast on
Tapestry needle to weave in the ends

Abbreviations
K - knit
K1M1 - Knit the stitch through the back loop, but do not let it off the needle, knit this stitch again through the front loop, an increase.
K2tog - knit two stitches together - a decrease
St - stitch

For the Provisional Cast On check out this link for instructions:
http://bellaknitting.typepad.com/bella_knitting/2007/10/provisional-cas.html
Chain 33. Turn your chain over and with the larger needle pick up 30st.

Note If you want to avoid the Provisional Cast On - no problem. Just use your favorite cast on Cast On and sew the it to the Cast Off.

Row 1
Knit all stitches.
Row 2
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 31st.
Row 3
Knit all stitches.
Row 4
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 32st.
Row 5
Knit all stitches.
Row 6
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 33st.
Row 7
Knit all stitches.
Row 8
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 34st.
Row 9
Knit all stitches.
Row 10
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 35st.
Row 11
Knit all stitches.
Row 12
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 36st.
Row 13
Knit all stitches.
Row 14
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 37st.
Row 15
Knit all stitches.
Row 16
Knit to the last 2 st. K1M1, K. 38st.
Row 17
Knit all stitches.
Row 18
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 37 st.
Row 19
Knit all stitches.
Row 20
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 36 st.
Row 21
Knit all stitches.
Row 22
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 35 st.
Row 23
Knit all stitches.
Row 24
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 34 st.
Row 25
Knit all stitches.
Row 26
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 33 st.
Row 27
Knit all stitches.
Row 28
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 32 st.
Row 29
Knit all stitches.
Row 30
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 31 st.
Row 31
Knit all stitches.
Row 32
Knit to the last 3 st. K2Tog,K1 30 st.
Row 33
Knit all stitches.

One peak made. Repeat rows 1-33 four more times to get 5 peaks.

Unzip the provisional cast on (if you casted on that way) and slide the stitches onto the smaller needle. Use the Three Needle Bind Off to attach the Cast On row to the last row. Do you like the tube you got?

Brim
From the inside the tube with the smaller needle pick up 84 stitches on the bottom of the tube (the side without the peaks).
Row 1-10
Knit all stitches.
Row 11-15
K2P2 all around.
Cast off loosely.

Finishing
Pick up the stitches on each side of each the peak and use the Three Needle Bind Off to attach them. Or alternatively, just sew them together.

Garter Stitch Poncho

Totally warm...totally easy to knit...totally- it will be your favorite!

SIZES
One size fits most.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest – 48”.
Length – 25” down to front point (Not including fringe).

MATERIALS
BERROCO DUO (50 grs), 15 balls #3260 Sky.
24” and 29” length circular knitting needles, size 11 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Crochet hook, size 5.50 mm (I).
4 St markers (1 a different color to mark beg of rnd).
GAUGE
12 sts = 4”; 18 rows = 4” in St st.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

NOTE
This garment is worked all in 1 piece, in the round from the neck down.

PONCHO
Cowl: With shorter circular needle, cast on 78 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up (use different colored marker here).
Rnd 1: K37, place marker, k2, place marker, k37, place marker, k2.
Rnd 2: P37, sl marker, k2, sl marker, p37, sl marker, k2. Rep these 2 rnds until piece measures 8” from beg.

Body: St st Band: Rnd 1: M1k, k37, M1k, place marker, k2, place marker, M1k, k37, M1k, place marker, k2 – 82 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit. Continue to inc 4 sts in this manner every other rnd until piece measures 6” from beg when measured straight up front and back from neck to point, end with Rnd 1. Note: When there are too many sts to fit comfortably on shorter circular needle, change to longer circular needle.

Garter St Band: Rnds 1 and 3: P to first marker, sl marker, k2, sl marker, p to next marker, sl marker, k2.

Rnd 2: Knit, slipping markers.
Rnd 4: M1k, k to 1 st before first marker, M1k, sl marker, k2, sl marker, M1k, k to 1 st before next marker, M1k, sl marker, k2. Rep the last 4 rnds until piece measures 12” from beg when measured straight up front and back from neck to point, end with Rnd 4. Rep St st Band and Garter St Band once more, continuing to inc as before. Piece should measure 24” from beg when measured straight up front and back from neck to point. Continue to work Garter St Band until piece measures 25” from beg. Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Fringe: Cut four 18” long strands of yarn. Put strands tog and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw center of strands through space between 2 center sts at front of poncho forming a lp. Pull ends of fringe through this lp. In this manner, make fringe every 1/2” along entire lower edge of poncho. Trim fringe to even off if necessary.

Popcorn Scarf

Don't wear this one to the movies...it's almost good enough to eat!


Materials:
1-50 gr. ball Crystal Palace Popcorn #432 'strawberries-limes'
1-50 gr. ball Crystal Palace Deco-Ribbon #118
size 11 Circular 26" or circular 29" Needles

This scarf is knit lengthwise all in garter stitch and alternates rows of Popcorn and Deco-Ribbon
Note: This scarf would also look very good using Party Ribbon in place of Deco-Ribbon.



Scarf:
Cast on 120 stitches with Deco-Ribbon
K 2 rows
Next row change to Popcorn: Knit
K 2 more rows: Knit with Popcorn
Next 2 rows: Knit with Deco-Ribbon
Continue working 3 rows of Popcorn and 2 rows of Deco-Ribbon until you have a total of 4 bands of Popcorn.
Knit last 2 rows with Deco-Ribbon
Bind off loosely with Deco-Ribbon - we recommend using a size 17 needle to bind off to be sure to be loose and prevent bowing of the edge of scarf.

TIP on Knitting with Popcorn: Popcorn can tangle easily due to the little-balls-on-a-string structure. If you keep the Popcorn ball on the chair near you, on a table or in a container by itself (don't let it roll around on the floor or unroll in a basket with other yarns) and pull off just a yard or so at a time as you knit, you will not have tangle problems.

Felted Braided Scarf to the Nth Power!

This scarf is not for the meek! So if you want to show off your stuff...knit, felt and Go!


SIZE: One Size
About 7 x 175 in. (18 x 444.5 cm), after felting

MATERIALS
• 820-178 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Dark Teal5 Balls (A)
• 820-132 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Lemongrass5 Balls (B)
• 820-140 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Rose7 Balls (C)
• 820-133 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Pumpkin7 Balls (D)
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials: 2 large binder clips
GAUGE:
16 stitches + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) before felting. 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.

SCARF
NARROW STRIPS (make 1 with A and 1 with B)
Cast on 15 stitches.
Work in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece measures about 185 in. (470 cm) from beginning.
Bind off.

WIDE STRIPS (make 1 with C and 1 with D)
Cast on 25 stitches.
Work in Stockinette stitch until piece measures about 185 in. (470 cm) from beginning.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Felting
Wash pieces by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry
by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape.
Allow to dry completely.

With binder clips, clip Strips together at one end and lay onto a flat surface. Weave left-hand Strip loosely over and under the other
3 Strips. With the new leftmost Strip, repeat the weaving process. Continue to work from left to right to braid Strips. Clip Strips together at end of braid. With doubled strand of D in large -eyed needle, sew Strips together at each end, removing clips. Sew ends of braid together to form a loop.
Weave in ends.

This Poncho has it All!

This poncho is totally Autumn Ready! It's warm, it has a convertible collar, it has tassels and a crocheted edge!

Knitted DROPS poncho with large collar/hood in ”Vienna” and crochet borders in ”Silke Alpaca”. Size S - XXXL. " - Different and dashing with delicate details!"
Size: S/M - M/L - XL/XXL – XXXL

Finished measurements:
Bust: 120-132-144-156 cm [47¼’’-52’’-56½’’-61¼’’]
Full length: 72-76-82-88 cm [28 3/8’’-30’’-32¼’’-34 5/8’’]

Materials:
DROPS Vienna from Garnstudio
350-400-450-500 g color no 43, light brown

DROPS Silke Alpaca from Garnstudio
100 g for all sizes color no 1340, light beige

Circular needle size 9 mm [US 13] (40 and 80 cm [16” and 32”]) – or size needed to get 10 sts x 12 rows in stockinette st with Vienna = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’].

Crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8] – for crochet border.


Measuring tip: Because of the weight of the yarn, all measurements should be made whilst the garment is hanging, otherwise it will be too long when worn.

Garter st in the round: K 1 round, P 1 round.

Decreasing tip: Dec on both sides of all Marking Threads (MT). Beg 3 sts before MT. Dec as follows before MT: K2 tog, K1.
Dec as follows after MT: slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso.

PONCHO
Worked in the round on circular needle.
Cast on 180-192-204-216 sts on circular needle size 9 mm [US 13] with Vienna.
Work 6 rounds garter st – see above. Insert 1 Marking Thread (MT) after 15-16-17-18 sts, and a further 5 MT with 30-32-34-36 sts between each (= 6 MT). Continue in stockinette st.
Remember the knitting gauge! When piece measures 10-12-13-14 cm [4”-4¾”-5 1/8”-5½”] dec 1 st on both sides of each MT (= 12 dec) – see Decreasing tip – on every 9-9-10-11 cm [3½”-3½”-4”-4 3/8”] a total of 5 times = 120-132-144-156 sts. At the same time when piece measures 19-21-25-29 cm [7½”-8¼”-9¾”-11 3/8”] divide the piece to make openings for armholes as follows:
Slip sts from beg of round to MT-1 on a stitch holder, leave sts between MT-1 and MT-3 on needle and slip remaining sts on the stitch holder. Work remaining sts on needle back and forth in stockinette st with 1 garter st each side.
Remember to continue dec! When piece measures 18-19-20-21 cm [7”-7½”-8”-8 1/4”] from dividing the piece slip sts from needle on a new stitch holder. Slip sts from the first stitch holder back on needle and work stockinette st back and forth on needle with 1 garter st each side.
Remember to continue dec! When piece measures 18-19-20-21 cm [7”-7½”-8”-8 1/4”] from dividing the piece slip all sts back on the same needle. Continue in stockinette st in the round at the same time continue dec. When piece measures 48-50-55-60 cm [19”-19 ¾”-21 5/8”-23 5/8”] (all dec are now complete = 120-132-144-156 sts on round) dec 4 sts evenly = 116-128-140-152 sts.
Continue until piece measures 61-65-71-77 cm [24”-25½”-28”-30 3/8”] and dec 18-20-20-22 sts evenly on next round = 98-108-120-130 sts. K 1 round. On next round beg dec 12-14-16-18 sts evenly on round on every 3 cm [1 1/8”] a total of 4 times = 50-52-56-58 sts. Insert 1 MT and now measure piece from here.

Neck: Continue in stockinette st. When piece measures approx 10 cm [4’’] from MT inc 10-11-11-12 sts evenly and repeat the inc when piece measures 14 cm [5½’’] and 18 cm [7”] from MT = 80-85-89-94 sts. When neck measures 38-40-42-44 cm [15”-15 ¾”-16½”-17¼”] from MT work 6 rounds garter st, bind off loosely.

Crochet border: Crochet a border along bottom edge, round the neck and round both armholes with crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8] with Silke Alpaca as follows (beg at side for bottom edge): * 1 sc, 4 ch, 1 dc in the first of these ch, skip approx 1 cm [3/8’’] *, repeat from *-* and finish with 1 sl st in sc from beg of round.

Twisted ribbon with tassels:
Cut 2 threads Vienna and 2 threads Silke Alpaca measuring approx 300 cm [3.3 yds] each. Twist them until they resist, fold threads double and let them twist again. Tie a knot each end. Make 1 more ribbon. Tie the 2 ribbons tog at the ends and pull through neckline, placing the knot mid back and the 2 ends at the front.

Tassels: Cut 5 threads Vienna and 9 threads Silke Alpaca measuring approx 22 cm
[6 3/4’’] each. Fold threads double, pull loop through loop at the end of ribbon at front and pull threads through loop. Repeat at the end of the other ribbon.

A DROPS pattern

Eco-Friendly Mouse Wrist Rest

Your wrist will be soooo pampered while you cruise the Net. This wrist rest is knitted with organic cotton, so soft,...so ergonomically correct...what more could you ask for?



Finished Measurements
Width: 4.5inches
Length: 2.75 inches

Materials:
Pakucho Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; Approx. 88yd/81m per 50g skein]; color: Vanilla; 1 skein
[Alternate 1: Ecoknit Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; 110yd/100m per 50g skein ]; 1 skein]
[Alternate 2: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; 150yd/137m per 100g skein ]; 1 skein]
1 set of US size 5 straight needles
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Cardboard or plastic mesh canvas(optional)

Gauge
21 sts/29 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern is worked tightly on needles a few sizes smaller then the usual size for the this size yarn. This helps the pillow keep it's shape.


DIRECTIONS
Loosely cast on 20 stitches.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (WS): Purl .

Row 2: K1, m1, k18, m1, k1.
Row 4: K1, m1, k20, m1, k1.
Row 6: K1, m1, k22, m1, k1.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: K1, k2tog, k20, ssk, k1.
Row 14: K1, k2tog, k18, ssk, k1.
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k16, ssk, k1.

Row 18: Purl (this creates a 'turning row').

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K1, m1, k18, m1, k1.
Row 4: K1, m1, k20, m1, k1.
Row 6: K1, m1, k22, m1, k1.
Row 8: Knit.

Rows 10-11(short rows): Work across to within 3 sts of of end of row. Wrap the next stitch (with yarn in back, slip next stitch from left hand to right hand needle, bring yarn to front of work, slip back to left hand needle), turn work around and work back to other end to within 3 sts of end of row. Wrap next st, turn, work back to one stitch before previous wrapped stitch. Repeat until four stitches on each side have been wrapped.
Next row, work all the way to end of row, picking up wrapped sts along with regular sts and knitting as one st. Work back, picking up wrapped sts as before.

Row 12: K1, k2tog, k20, ssk, k1.
Row 13, 15, and 17: Purl.
Row 14: K1, k2tog, k18, ssk, k1.
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k16, ssk, k1.
Row 18: Bind off all sts.

Finishing:
Weave in yarn ends and whip stitch one side and front of mouse pad closed. Print out bottom reinforcement template here or trace your own if desired. Using template, cut out piece from plastic mesh canvas or cardboard and insert into opening. Add stuffing on top of this until desired firmness. Finish whip stitching last side closed and tie off.

Pattern By Jennifer Tallapaneni

Talk to the Hand...Part 2, It's the Bunny's Turn!

Last Month I gave you a pattern for a kitty hand bath mitt, well, here is the pattern for her friend...Ms. Bunny Bath Mitt!


SIZE: One Size
About 9 in. (23 cm).

MATERIALS
• 680-003 Lion Brand Organic Cotton: Bark 2 Balls
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Pom pom Maker
• Additional Materials
2 black buttons 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter for eyes
1 white button 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter for mouth
1 pink button 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter of nose
Small amount rust yarn for whisker lines

GAUGE:
18 sts + 34 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) using larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MITT
With smaller needles, cast on 44 sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Change to larger needles and continue to work in Garter st until piece measures 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg.

Shape First Half of Mitt
Next Row: K16, sl rem 28 sts to a stitch holder; turn.
Working on 16 sts only, work even in Garter st for 1 in. (2.5 cm).

Shape Front Head
Row 1: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 18 sts.
Rows 2-4: Knit.
Row 5: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 20 sts.
Work even until piece measures 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beg.
Next Row: Decrease 1 st each end of row - 18 sts.
Next Row: Knit.

Shape Ears
Row 1: K8, sl rem 10 sts to stitch holder; turn. Working on 8 sts only, work even in Garter st for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Row 2: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 10 sts.
Rows 3-5: Knit.
Rows 4-11: K2tog, k to end of row - 2 sts.
Row 12: K2tog - 1 st. Fasten off.
Sl 10 sts from holder back to larger needle. Rejoin yarn, bind off 2 sts and knit to end. Rep Rows 2-12 for second ear.
Sl first 12 sts from st holder to a second holder for thumb. Rejoin yarn and work next 16 sts on larger
needles same as Front Head.

Shape Thumb
Sl thumb sts to larger needle. Rejoin yarn and work in Garter st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Next Row: K2tog across row - 6 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long end, thread end through rem sts, pull tight and secure. With same end, sew thumb seam.

FINISHING
Sew on buttons for eyes and mouth. Lap button for nose slightly over mouth and sew on. With rust, embroider straight st whisker lines. Sew seam. Weave in ends

PomPom
Following package instructions, make a small pompom. Trim ends. Sew fasten pompom to tip of thumb.
Weave in ends.

Knitted Rose Choker

Dress up that little summer dress with this adorable knitted rose choker using the incredible Tilli Tomas Yarns.


Finished Size: 18" long x 3.25" wide

Materials:
1 skein of Tilli Tomas Fil de la Mer (70% Silk, 30% Kelp Seaweed; 140yds/50g) (work doubled)
1 skein of Tilli Tomas Rock Star (100% Silk with Glass Beads; 100-150yds/100g) (approx. 50yds needed for flower and ruffle)
US 7 (4.5mm) needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 6 sts per inch in pattern with US 7 (4.5mm) needles

Pattern stitch: 1x1 rib (Row 1: (k1, p1) to end; Row 2 and all following rows: k the knit sts and p the purl sts.)

Terms and Abbreviations:
BO = bind off
CO = cast on
dec = decrease
k = knit
kfb = K into the front of the stitch but do not take the stitch off the needle, then knit into the back of the same stitch, and then remove from needle. (This creates a one stitch increase.)
p = purl
pu & k = pick up and knit
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
NOTE: Work in pattern stitch unless otherwise noted.

Choker:
Working Fil de la Mer doubled, CO 13 sts.
Row 1: Work in pattern to last stitch, kfb last st (14 sts).
Row 2: Work in pattern to last stitch, kfb last st (15 sts).
Work in pattern (k1, p1 rib) over 15 sts until piece measures 16".

Make flower hole:
Next Row: Work 5 sts, BO 5 sts, work 4 sts.
Next Row: Work 5 sts, CO 5 sts, work 5 sts.
Work in pattern for 1".
Next row: Dec 1 st (work 2 sts tog) at beginning and end of row (13 sts).
Bind off in rib pattern.
Ruffle (perform on each side): With Rock Star and RS facing (side with knit stitch on each end is RS), pu & k sts evenly along straight length of scarf.
Next two rows: Kfb to end.
BO knitwise.
Tack down ruffle edges as you weave in ends with tapestry needle.

Rose:
With Rock Star CO 50 sts.
Next two rows: Kfb to end.
BO knitwise.
Wind and form into the shape of a flower and sew at bottom.
Sew flower to the front of scarf at the opposite end of flower hole as you would a button.

Tea Time Cozy!

You're probably still drinking Iced Tea...but autumn is approaching and a Hot Tea Cozy will keep your hot tea, well...hot!



YARN
Rowan Classic Silk Wool DK 2 x 50gm (photographed in Beauty 317) OR
Rowan Classic Baby Alpaca DK 2 x 50gm (photographed in Spring Leaf 214)

NEEDLES
1 pair 33⁄4mm (no 9) (US 5) needles
RIBBON - 50 cm of velvet ribbon

GAUGE
23 sts and 31 rows to 10 cm measured over moss st using 33⁄4mm (US 5) needles.

FINISHED SIZE
Completed tea cozy measures 39 cm (151⁄2 in) all round.

SIDES (make 2)
Using 33⁄4mm (US 5) needles cast on 45 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
These 2 rows form moss st.
Work in moss st for a further 54 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape top
Row 1 (RS): Moss st 6 sts, K2tog, (moss st 7 sts, sl 1, K1, psso, moss st 7 sts, K2tog) twice, moss st 1 st. 40 sts.
Row 2: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 7 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 6 sts.
Row 3: Moss st 6 sts, K1, (moss st 7 sts, K1) 4 times, moss st 1 st.
Row 4: As row 2.
Row 5: Moss st 5 sts, K2tog, (moss st 6 sts, K2tog) 4 times, moss st
1 st. 35 sts.
Row 6: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 6 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 5 sts.
Row 7: Moss st 4 sts, K2tog, (moss st 5 sts, K2tog) 4 times, moss st 1 st. 30 sts.
Row 8: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 5 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 4 sts.
Row 9: Moss st 3 sts, K2tog, (moss st 4 sts, K2tog) 4 times, moss st 1 st. 25 sts.
Row 10: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 4 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 3 sts.
Row 11: Moss st 2 sts, K2tog, (moss st 3 sts, K2tog)
4 times, moss st 1 st. 20 sts.
Row 12: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 3 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 2 sts.
Row 13: Moss st 1 sts, K2tog, (moss st 2 sts, K2tog) 4 times, moss
st 1 st. 15 sts.
Row 14: Moss st 1 st, (P1, moss st 2 sts) 4 times, P1, moss st 1 st.
Row 15: (K2tog, moss st 1 st) 5 times. 10 sts.
Row 16: (Moss st 1 st, P1) 5 times.
Row 17: K1, (K2tog) 4 times, K1.
Cast off firmly.

FINISHING
Press.
Leaving openings for spout and handle, join sides along row-end
edges. Tie ribbon into a bow and attach bow to top of tea cozy in
photograph.

Fat-Ribbed Scarf

Once again, it's about texture! Knit quick with this scarf! You;ll be done in no time!

SIZE: One Size
About 8 1/2 x 140 in. (21.5 x 355.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-176 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Snapdragon 4 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
9 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over 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.

SCARF
Cast on 19 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K3, *p1, k3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k3; rep from * across to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until Scarf measures about 140 in. (355.5 cm) from beginning. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.