A Very Happy & Merry to All!

Wishing you all a very Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday...See You Next Year!

Happy Knitting!

Buzz Around the Teapot

This adorable Paton Yarn Teapot Cozy pattern is the Bee's Knees....

FINISHED SIZE
Approx 8½" x 9" [21.5 x 23 cm] to fit 6-8 cup tea pot.

MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Roving (100 g/3.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) 77615 (Yellow) 2 balls
Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
Optional bee applique: Black and gold worsted weight yarn. White sewing thread. Small piece of cardboard. Glue.


INSTRUCTIONS
Front And Back (make 2 pieces alike).
Cast on 27 sts loosely.
1st row: (RS). Knit. Place markers at each end of last row.
2nd row: Knit.
3rd row: Purl.
4th to 8th rows: Rep last 2 rows twice more, then rep 2nd row once.
9th row: (RS-Make pleat). *Pick up horizontal loop at WS of st from marked row directly
below next st and place on left-hand needle. Knit this stitch tog with next st on needle. Rep
from * to end of row. 27 sts.
10th row: Purl.
11th row: Knit.
12th row: Purl.
13th row: Knit. Place markers at each end of last row.
Rep 2nd to 13th rows 3 times more, then rep 2nd to 10th rows once more.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). K2. *K2tog. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 22 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Knit. Place markers at each end of last row.
4th row: Knit.
5th row: Purl.
6th to 10th rows: Rep last 2 rows twice more, then rep 2nd row once.
11th row: (RS-Make pleat). *Pick up horizontal loop of st from marked row directly below next st . Place beside next st on left-hand needle and K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 22 sts.
12th row: Purl.
13th row: K2. *K2tog. K2. Rep from * to end ofrow. 17 sts.
14th to 22nd rows: As 2nd to 10th rows.
23rd row: (RS-Make pleat). *Pick up horizontal loop of st from marked row directly below next st . Place beside next st on left-hand needle and K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 17 sts.
24th row: Purl.
25th row: K2. *K2tog. K1. Rep from * to end of row. 12 sts.
26th to 34th rows: As 2nd to 10th rows.
35th row: (RS-Make pleat). *Pick up horizontal loop of st from marked row directly below next st. Place beside next st on left-hand needle and K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 12 sts.
36th row: Purl.
37th row: (K2tog) 6 times. 6 sts.
38th row: P2. P2tog. P2. 5 sts.
39th row: K1. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K1. 3 sts.
Break yarn leaving a long end and draw tightly through rem 3 sts.
FINIShING
Sew side seams allowing pleats to lie flat and sewing through all thicknesses. Leave
openings for handle and spout approx 4½" [11.5 cm] on each side.


Optional bee applique: Cut cardboard to measure ¼" x ¾" [.5 x 2 cm]. Secure black yarn
at back with glue and wrap around cardboard to cover completely. Wrap gold yarn to make 3 stripes. With white sewing thread, embroider eyes. Make wings with 8 strands of sewing
thread and stitch with loops at either side of body. Sew to Tea Cozy.

Happy Hanukah!

Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year!

If You Haven't Finished Knitting Your Gifts....

Here's a beautifully feminine cowl from Classic Elite Yarns, that is quick and would make a great gift.

SIZES: One size.
Finished Measurements: 32" circumfer- ence, 183⁄4" high




MATERIALS:
Fresco by Classic Elite (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 50 gram hank = approx 164 yards)
• 2 hanks 5320 Ashley Blue
Needles:
• One 24" circular size US 7 (4.5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
• Stitch marker


GAUGE: 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in Lace Patt. Take time to save time, check your gauge.








SPECIAL TERMS:
ssk: (slip, slip, knit) Slip 2 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the RH needle; return sts to LH needle in turned position and knit them together through the back loops (1 st decreased).
k2tog: Knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased). yo: Yarn over (1 st increased).


PATTERN STITCHES:
Circular Garter Stitch (Gtr St): Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: Purl.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for Gtr St. 

Lace Pattern: (multiple of 12 sts)
 
Rnd 1: *Yo, ssk, k10; rep from * around.
Rnd 2 and all even rounds, Knit  
Rnd 3: *K1, yo, ssk,K9, rep from* around.
Rnd 5: *(YO, SSK) 2 times, rep from * around.
Rnd 7: *K1, (YO, ssk) 2 times, rep from * around.
Rnd 9: *(YO, ssk) 3 times, rep from * around.

Rnd 11: *K1, [yo, ssk] 3 times, k5; rep from * around. 
Rnd 13: *[Yo, ssk] 4 times, k4; rep from * around.
Rnd 15: *K9, k2tog, yo ,k1; rep from * around.

Rnd 17: *K8, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * around.

Rnd 19: *K7, [k2tog, yo] 2 times, k1; rep from * around.

Rnd 21: *K6, [k2tog, yo] 2 times, k2; rep from * around. 

Rnd 23: *K5, [k2tog yo] 3 times, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 25: *K4, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 27: *K3, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 28: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1– 28 for Lace Patt.


COWL
CO 120 sts. Join to beg working in-the- rnd, being careful not to twist sts; place marker for beg-of-rnd. Begin Gtr St; work even for 3 rnds, end after a knit rnd. Change to Lace Patt; work even until 3 full row reps have been complet- ed, then work rows 1–14 once more. Purl 1 rnd. BO all sts loosely knitwise.


FINISHING
Block pc to measurements.

Furry, Funky and Fun Scarf

This Lion Brand Yarn scarf pattern will make your winter Saturdays fun...even if grocery shopping is on the ToDo list!

SIZE: One Size
About 7 x 90 in. (18 x 228.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 861-149 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour Yarn: Moonstone 1 Ball (A)
• 861-146 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour Yarn: Jewel 1 Ball (B)
• 860-108 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Blue 1 Ball (C)
• 320-151 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Sterling 2 Balls (D)
• 320-178 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Aquamarine 2 Balls (E)
• 320-146 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Magenta 2 Balls (F)
• Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with A. 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:
1. Scarf is worked in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Side edges will roll naturally.
2. When changing to new color, cut old color, leaving an 8 in. (20.5 cm) yarn tail of both old and new colors. Weave in these yarn ends when knitting has been completed.

SCARF
With F, cast on 34 sts.
*With F, work in St st (k on RS, p on RS) until piece measures 4 in. (10 cm).
Change to B and continue in St st as established for 2 in. (5 cm).
Change to E and continue in St st for 4 in. (10 cm).
Change to C and continue in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to D and continue in St st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Change to A and continue in St st for 5 in. (12.5 cm).
Change to D and continue in St st for 4 in. (10 cm).
Change to A and continue in St st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Change to F and continue in St st for 3 in. (7.5 cm).
Change to B and continue in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to F and continue in St st for 4 in. (10 cm).
Change to C and continue in St st for 6 in. (16.5 cm).
Change to E and continue in St st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Change to B and continue in St st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Rep from * until piece measures about 90 in. (228.5 cm) from beginning.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Tailored and Refined Scarf

The perfect scarf to wear to that business meeting during these cold days. This Berroco pattern and yarn will make you look fabu!



One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 11” wide (at widest point) x 50” long

MATERIALS
2 Hanks BERROCO VOYAGE (50 grs), #4022 Bonfire (A)
2 Balls BERROCO NANUK (50 grs), #5430 Claus (B)
Straight knitting needles, size 10 (6.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
28 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in Rib Pat with A
14 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in St st with B
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

M1k: Pick up horizontal strand between stitch just worked and next stitch, place on left hand needle, knit this stitch (1 stitch increased).

SCARF
With straight needles, using A, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, M1k, k1, M1k, k1 – 5 sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K2, M1p, k1, M1p, k2 – 7 sts.
Row 4: P2, k1, p1, k1, p2.
Row 5: K2, M1k, p1, k1, p1, M1k, k2 – 9 sts.
Row 6: P2, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p2.
Row 7: K2, M1p, k1, (p1, k1) twice, M1p, k2 – 11 sts.
Row 8: P2, M1k, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, M1k, p2 – 13 sts. Keeping 2 sts at each edge in St st, continue to inc 1 st each side in this manner EVERY row 13 times more, working incs into ribbing – 41 sts. Work even until piece measures 15” from beg, end on WS. Change to B and work even in St st for 20”, end on RS.
Change to A and p 1 row, end on WS.
Row 1 (RS): K2, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3 sts, end p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 11¼” from beg, end on WS.
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, SSK, work to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 39 sts.
Dec Row 2: P1, p2 tog, work to last 3 sts, p2 tog TBL, p1 – 37 sts. Rep the last 2 rows 6 times more, then rep Dec Row 1 every RS row 5 times – 3 sts. Bind off.

The Cowl to Keep (or Gift) for the Season!

Yummy yarn...yummy colors...quick knitting. You can make a bunch of these great cowls from the Tahki Yarns Pattern...keep one and gift the rest!

SIZE One size
MATERIALS
3 balls Tahki Yarns TAOS 95% wool, 5% acrylic (1.75oz/50g; 60yds/55m) in color #04 autumn.
One size 11 (8mm) circular needle, 24”/60cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Stitch marker
Yarn needle


KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 29”/73.5 cm
Height 12”/30.5 cm
GAUGE
13 sts and 16 rnds = 4”/10 cm in k1,
p1 rib
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
PATTERN STITCHES
K1, p1 rib (multiple of 2 sts)
COWL
Cast on 94 sts; place marker and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts.
(RS) Begin k1, p1 rib; work until piece measures 12” from beg.
Bind off all sts in rib. Weave in ends.

Your New Go-To Cardi

This Cardigan pattern from Berroco Yarns will be your new go-to cardi...

Shown in size Small
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in
parentheses
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 20½(20½-21½-22-23-23½)”
MATERIALS
7(8-9-11-12-13) Hanks BERROCO BOREALIS (100 grs), #5079 Hekla
Straight knitting needles, size 11 (8.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE


GAUGE
12 sts = 4”; 16 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
Note: BOTH st and row gauge are extremely important to assure that your garment will have the correct measurements
NOTE
Fronts and back yoke of this garment are worked in one piece from lower edge of left front, across back yoke to lower edge of right front (see schematic)

PATTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows for Pat St


BACK
Cast on 55(61-67-73-79-85) sts. Work even in Pat St for 3(3-3½-3½-4-4)”, end on WS. Dec 1 st each end of next row, then every 4½” twice more – 49(55-61-67-73-79) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Armholes: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the following 2 rows – 39(43-47-53-57-63) sts. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 3(3-4-5-6-7) times – 33(37-39-43-45-49)sts. Work even until armholes measure 5½(5½-6-6½-7-7½)”, end on WS. Bind off.

FRONTS/BACK YOKE
Left Front: Cast on 39(45-51-57-63-69) sts. Work even in Pat St for 3(3-3½-3½-4-4)”, end on WS. Dec 1st at beg of the next RS row, then at same edge every 4½” twice more – 36(42-48-54-60-66) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Armhole: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row – 31(36-41-47-52-58) sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 3(3-4-5-6-7) times – 28(33-37-42-46-51) sts. Work even until armhole measures 5½(5½-6-6½-7-7½)”, end on WS. Inc 1 st at armhole edge every RS row twice, then EVERY row 4 times – 34(39-43-48-52-57) sts. Mark end of last row for beg of back yoke.
Back Yoke: Work even until piece measures 11(12-13-14-15-16)” above marker, end on WS. Mark end of last row for end of back yoke.

Right Front: Shape Armhole: Dec 1 st at beg of the next RS row, at same edge EVERY row 3 times more, then every RS row twice – 28(33-37-42-46-51) sts. Work even until armhole measures 5” from last marker, end on WS. Inc 1 st at beg of the next RS row, then at same edge every RS row 2(2-3-4-5-6) times more, end on WS – 31(36-41-47-52-58) sts. Cast on 2 sts at beg of the next WS row, then 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the following WS row – 36(42-48-54-60-66) sts. Work even for 1”, end on WS. Inc 1 st at beg of the
next RS row, then at same edge every 4½” twice more – 39(45-51-57-63-69) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” above last cast-on row of armhole, end on WS. Bind off.

SLEEVES
Cast on 25(25-27-27-31-31) sts. Work even in Pat St for 1”, end on WS. Inc 1 st each end of next row, then every 3½(2½-2¼-2-2-1¾)” 5(6-7-8-8-9) times more – 37(39-43-45-49-51) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 18” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the following 2 rows –27(27-29-31-33-35) sts. Work 0(0-2-2-2-2) rows, end on WS. Dec 1 st each end of next row, every 4th row 0(0-0-0-1-1) time more, then every RS row 8(8-7-7-5-5) times, end on WS. Work even if necessary until cap measures 4½”, end on WS. Bind off remaining 9(9-13-15-19-21) sts.

FINISHING
Sew bound-off edge of back to side edge of back yoke between markers. Note: This seam is not the shoulder seam – it will fall approximately 2” down from shoulder towards back. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

PomPom Pillow Done Perfectly!

An easy pillow to lay your head on after THE killer shopping day , or give as a comforting gift. This Berroco pattern is all in the yarn. What great colorways! Pick your favorite. Don't forget to make the pompoms!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 14” wide x 10” high (Not including pompoms)
MATERIALS
1 Hank each BERROCO BOBOLI (100 grs), #5329 Jammie (A) and #5330 Knoll (B)
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Polyester filling

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE


PATTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.
Row 2: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end p2.
Row 3: K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 4: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across.
Rep these 4 rows for Pat St.

PILLOW (Make 2)
With straight needles, using A, cast on 71 sts. Working in Pat St and ending each stripe on WS, work stripe sequence as follows: 1” with A, 1” with B, 2” with A, 1” with B, 1” with A, 2” with B, 1” with A, 1” with B.
Piece should measure 10” from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew 2 pieces of pillow together, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff firmly with polyester filling, then sew opening closed. Using A and B together, make eight 2” pompoms. Sew 2 pompoms to each corner of pillow.

I'm Not Only Knitting ...Part 3, Thanks to Maddyloo.com

My vintage charms are taking me to different venues. I recently discovered a great new company that makes the best hair ties and headbands.

Well, as I was reading Lucky magazine (I received a free subscription); I was perusing the last issue when they had an article about these hair ties from http://www.maddyloo.com/, and as I was reading, I thought WOW...wouldn't my charms look cool on these. After I received my first order I contacted the owner, Honeya and she is great! Check out her website, and order a bunch.

So, when I received my order and here's what happened: (Now if you want the hair ties with the charms, contact me for information.)

My take on a great thing!

Matching the color of the vintage charm
 to the color of the hair tie!

OK, Bob Dylan isn't vintage, but he is an icon
 and I consider his Album cover totally vintage!

Making these hair ties sweet and fun!

I'm Not Only Knitting...Part 2

Not only have I been getting ready for Thanksgiving, and been busy making paper beads, but I have been making vintage charm jewelry. Let me know what you think...

Necklaces with square and round charms.
40 inch and 32 inch necklaces.

Closer look

Vintage charm Bracelets

Vintage Travel Charms

To All... Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm Not Only Knitting...

I have been making paper beads to add to some scarves and shawl fringe. Not only is it quick and fun, but I can recycle all my scrapbooking scraps. I'm making a shawl that these will add a little something without the weight.

My Uncle's Scarf

A couple of week's ago, my uncle in Philadelphia "hinted" how great it would be to have a nice, warm scarf knitted by his crafty (I took that in a good way) niece. So, I did make him a scarf using Berroco Vintage in 2 colors using 4 skeins. PS-Don't tell him it's finished...I want to send it on Monday.

Berroco VintageContent:

50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon

Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat

Weight/Yardage: 100g/217yds

Gauge: 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7-8

Knitting Weight: Worsted 

4 Skeins 

knitted with size 10 US needle

K1b=Knit into next stitch 1 row below at same time slipping off stitch above.

scarf knitted with shaker stitch:

Cast on 27 stitches

1st row: (WS) Knit.

2nd Row: K1. *K1B. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K1B. K1

Rep last 2 rows for 70", ending with a RS row. Cast off.

Lighter-Than-Air Wrap

This wrap pattern from Cascade Yarns is:

• soft
• lacy
• yummy
• amazingly beautiful! It's my birthday...but I hope you  enjoy this day's pattern! It's one of my favorites!

MATERIALS:

6 balls of Kid Seta Noir # 09

One pair US size 6 / 4mm knitting needles.

MEASUREMENTS:

20 inches x 79 inches (50cm x 200cm)

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR THE ONE SIZE ONLY.

TENSION: SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME, CHECK TENSION.

25sts and 34 rows = 3 in / 10cm over lace pattern using US 6 / 4mm needles.

FOR BEST RESULTS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION.

IF THERE ARE TOO FEW STS ON TEST SWATCH, USE THINNER NEEDLES; IF THERE ARE TOO MANY STS, USE THICKER NEEDLES.

ABBREVIATIONS:

k = knit; p = purl; psso = pass slipped stitch over; rep = repeat; R(W)SR = right(wrong) side row; st

(s) = stitch(es); sl = slip; tog = together; yfd = yarn forward.

STICHES USED:

LACE PATTERN:

1st row: K.
2nd row: P.
3rd row: K2sts, *yfd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfd, k3sts, rep from * to last 5sts, yfd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfd,  k2sts.

4th row: P.

Rep these 4 rows.

LACE SHAWL

Using US 6 / 4mm needles cast on 127sts and cont straight in lace pattern (SEE STS USED) until work measures 79 in / 200cm from beginning ending with a WSR, cast off all sts loosely (or with a bigger needle).

A New Take on a Color-Blocked Blanket

This color-blocked blanket makes a colorful statement with the new yarn and pattern from Berroco Yarns.

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 44” wide x 60” long

MATERIALS

3 Hanks each BERROCO BOBOLI (100 grs), #5310 Crumpets, #5326 Wading Pool, #5329 Jammie and
#5330 Knoll
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.

Row 2: P1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end p2.
Row 3: K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 4: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across.
Rep these 4 rows for Pat St.

NOTE

Throw is made of four 60” long strips sewn together.

THROW

First Strip: With straight needles, using #5330, cast on 57 sts. Work even in Pat St, using colors shown on

diagram until strip measures 60” long, end on WS. Bind off.

Second Strip: With straight needles, using #5310, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

Third Strip: With straight needles, using #5330, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

Fourth Strip: With straight needles, using #5326, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

FINISHING

Sew strips together in same order as on diagram.

A Qwik Gift Cowl for Everyone!

This cowl pattern from Bernat Yarns is super-duper qwik and easy! Make your holiday gifts in no time!

MEASUREMENTS

Approx 12 ins [30.5 cm] wide x 26 ins [66 cm] in diameter.

MATERIALS

Bernat® Colorama (100 g/3.5 oz; 47 m/52 yds) 05135 (Raging Sea) 2 balls

Size 12.75 mm (U.S. 17) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

8 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 23 sts.
Work in garter st (knit every row) until work from beg measures 26 ins [66 cm]. Cast off knitwise.
Sew cast on and cast off edges tog.

A Cowl Wrap Fit for Every Romantic!

This Tahki Stacy Charles Yarn pattern is so romantic, it will bring out the femme fatale in any woman!

SIZE One size fits most

MATERIALS

• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione DIAMANTE 63% wool, 32% nylon, 5% polyester (1.75oz/50g; 104yds/95m) in color #03 pewter (A)

• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione DIVA 50% acrylic, 20% wool, 20% nylon, 10% silk (1.75oz/50g; 23yds/21.5m) in color #02 pewter (B)

• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• One pair size 17 (12.75mm) needles

• Cable needle (cn)

• Yarn needle
• One ¾”/19mm button

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Height 9½”/24cm

Neck Circumference (buttoned) 19”/48.5cm

GAUGES

24 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in Cable Pattern, using A and smaller needles 7 sts and 8 rows = 4”/10cm in Rev St st, using B and larger needles

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES
 
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

4-st LC: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn.
4-st RC: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 rom cn.
K1-f/b: Knit 1 front and back (inc) - Knit next st, then knit in back loop of same stitch.
K1-f/b/f: Knit the next st, knit in the back of the same st, then knit into the front again.K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
K3tog: Knit 3 together (dec) – Knit 3 sts tog through the front loops.

PATTERN STITCHES
Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st)
Cable Pattern (multiple of 10 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 * K1, p4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3 * K1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Cable Pattern.

COWL
With A and smaller needles, cast on 111 sts.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
(RS) Begin Cable Pattern; work 8 rows.
Dec Row (RS) Change to B and larger needles, k1, *k2tog, k3tog; rep from * across – 45 sts rem.
(WS) Change to Rev St st; work 14 rows.
Inc Row (WS) Change to A and smaller needles, k1, *
k1-f/b, k1-f/b/f; rep from * across – 111 sts.
(RS) Change to Cable Pattern; work 8 rows.
(RS) Purl 1 row.
(WS) Bind off all sts purlwise.

Left Side Cables
With RS facing, using A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 55 sts along left short edge of Cowl.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 K2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3 K2, * k1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Continuing in Cable Pattern as set, bind off 5 sts at beg of next RS row – 50 sts rem.
* Bind off 2 sts at beg of next RS row, then 3 sts at beg of next RS row; rep from * 8 more times – 5 sts
rem. Bind off rem 5 sts.

Right Side Cables
With RS facing, using A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 55 sts along right short edge of Cowl.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 K2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3 K2, * k1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4 K3, yo, k2tog, p2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Continuing in Cable Pattern as set, bind off 5 sts at beg of next WS row – 50 sts rem.
* Bind off 2 sts at beg of next WS row, then 3 sts at beg of next WS row; rep from * 8 more times – 5 sts
rem. Bind off rem 5 sts.
 
FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block Cowl.

Corrugated Hat

This hat has rings of personality. It would look great with the tubed cowl. This Lion Brand Yarn pattern would knit up great with multi-colored yarn.

SIZE: One Size

Finished Circumference 18 in. (45.5 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

MATERIALS

• 860-108 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Blue 1 Ball

•  Double-Pointed Needles - Size 9

• Circular Knitting Needles 16 inches Size 9

• Split Ring Stitch Markers

• Pom pom Maker

• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:

16 sts = about 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 fewer 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:

1. Hat is worked from lower edge up to crown (top of Hat).

2. Hat is worked in the round, beg with a circular needle, then changing to double-pointed needles when sts have been decreased.

3. If you prefer, the entire Hat can be worked on double-pointed needles.

HAT

With circular needle, cast on 72 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist sts.

Rnds 1-4: Purl.

Rnds 5-8: Knit

Rnds 9-56: Rep Rnds 1-8 six more times.

Shape Crown (top of Hat)
Rnd 57: *K2tog, k8, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 60 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 58: Knit.

Rnd 59: *K2tog, k6, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 48 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 60: Knit, changing to double-pointed needles (dpn) as follows: With first dpn, k18 sts from circular needle, with second and third dpn, k12 from circular needle, with fourth dpn, k 6, place marker for beg of rnd, then k6 from first dpn.

You will have 4 dpn with 12 sts on each.

Rnd 61: *K2tog, k4, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 36 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnds 62 and 64: Knit.

Rnd 63: *K2tog, k2, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 24 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 65: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 12 sts at the end of this rnd.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.

 

FINISHING

Pom-Pom

Following package directions, make a medium size pom-pom. Tie pom-pom to top of Hat.

Weave in ends.

Another Way to Look at the Yarn Crawl!

Enjoy!

Ribbon Yarn is the Big Trend!

The Austin Yarn Crawl proved how big the Ribbon Yarn Trend is...
Here are a few examples of the new yarns available in the yarn shops:
(Don't tell my friends about these...a few of these are their Christmas presents!...

the yarns include :
tutu by Crystal Palace Yarns
marina glitz by Rozetti yarns

Using size 9 needles, cast on 6 or 8 or whatever width you would like to have your scarf and follow each of the yarn directions for picking up the stitches and just knit.

The 2011 Austin Yarn Crawl

Once again the 2011 Austin Yarn Crawl was a jam-packed weekend of shops, yarns and goodies for all! making friends...checking out the fiber trends....(ribbon yarns are huge!)
I even won a complete sweater kit! Thanks, Yarnivore!

 

 

 

 

Pullover Cowl Neck Shrug

A new take on a shrug...a pullover cowl neck makes this shrug unique and interesting. This Tahki Yarns pattern is easy and quick. Dress up a tunic length t-shirt and add a pair of straight leg jeans or jeggings!

SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL)
MATERIALS
7 (7, 8, 8) skeins Tahki Yarns RIO, 50% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 15%
silk (1.75oz/50g; 87yds/80m) in color #02 driftwood
One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 40 (44, 48, 54)”/101.5 (112, 122, 137) cm
Length 9½ (10, 12, 13)”/24 (25.5,30.5, 33) cm

GAUGE
14 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in
Garter Stitch TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
K1-f/b Knit 1 front and back (inc) – Knit next st, then knit it tbl.
K2tog Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
Ssk Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to right-hand needle, return the sts to left-hand needle in the turned position and knit them together through the back loops.


PATTERN STITCHES
Garter stitch (Garter st) Knit every row.
Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.

BACK
Cast on 70 (78, 86, 94) sts.
Work in garter st for 2 (2, 3, 3)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Decrease Row (RS) K3, ssk, knit to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.

Keeping first and last 3 sts in St st, repeat Decease Row every other row 27 (30, 34, 37) more times – 14 (16, 16, 18) sts.
Bind off.

FRONT
Work as for BACK until piece measures 7½ (8, 10,
11)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Mark center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts for Neck.
Work to marked center sts, join second ball of yarn and bind off center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts, work to end of row.
Working both sides at same time with separate balls of yarn and continuing to work Raglan decreases as established, dec 1 st from each neck edge every other row 4 times.
Continue to work Raglan decreases as established.
Fasten off.

SLEEVES
Cast on 40 (44, 48, 50) sts.
Work in garter st, dec 1 st each side every 4th row 14 (15, 17, 18) times – 12 (14, 14, 14) sts.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew Raglan seams.
Sew side seams.

COLLAR
Cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Working in garter st, k2tog, knit to last st,
k1-f/b in last st – 40 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 37 (38, 39,
40)” from beg.
Bind off.
Sew cast-on and bind-off edges of COLLAR together.
Sew edge of COLLAR around Neck, placing seam at center of BACK Neck.
Weave in ends.

Multi-Color Yummy Wrap

BEAUTIFUL! This wrap designed by Kaffe Fassett is absolutely lovely. Enjoy the colors and texture of this Rowan Yarn!




YARN
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
A Hurricane 632 1 x 25 g
B Smoke 605 1 x 25 g
C Dewberry 600 1 x 25 g
D Marmalade 596 1 x 25 g
E Blood 627 1 x 25 g
F Liqueur 595 1 x 25 g
G Anthracite 639 1 x 25 g
H Forest Green 651 1 x 25 g
I Fern 629 1 x 25 g
J Splendour 579 1 x 25 g
K Blackcurrant 641 2 x 25 g
L Trance 582 1 x 25 g

NEEDLES
1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles

TENSION
18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 5mm (US 8)
needles.

FINISHED SIZE
Completed wrap measures 249 cm (98 ins) long and 41 cm (16 ins) wide.

WRAP
Using 5mm (US 8) needles and yarn K cast on 73 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 3 rows, ending with WS facing for next row.
Row 6 (WS): Moss st 5 sts and slip these sts onto a holder for second
side border, M1, moss st 63 sts, M1, moss st rem 5 sts and slip these
last 5 sts onto another holder for first side border.


Do NOT break yarn but set aside this ball of yarn for side border.
Rejoin yarn A to centre 65 sts with RS facing and, beg with a K row and joining in and breaking off colors as required, now work in st st
in stripes as folls:
Rows 1 to 6: Using yarn A.
Row 7: Using yarn B.
Rows 8 and 9: Using yarn A.
Rows 10 and 11: Using yarn B.
Rows 12 and 13: Using yarn A.
Rows 14 to 19: Using yarn B.
Row 20: Using yarn C.
Rows 21 and 22: Using yarn B.
Rows 23 and 24: Using yarn C.
Row 25: Using yarn B.
Rows 26 to 31: Using yarn C.
Row 32: Using yarn D.
Rows 33 and 34: Using yarn C.
Rows 35 and 36: Using yarn D.
Row 37: Using yarn C.
Rows 38 to 43: Using yarn D.
Row 44: Using yarn E.
Rows 45 and 46: Using yarn D.
Rows 47 and 48: Using yarn E.
Row 49: Using yarn D.
Rows 50 to 55: Using yarn E.
Row 56: Using yarn F.
Rows 57 and 58: Using yarn E.
Rows 59 and 60: Using yarn F.
Row 61: Using yarn E.
Rows 62 to 67: Using yarn F.
Row 68: Using yarn G.
Rows 69 and 70: Using yarn F.
Rows 71 and 72: Using yarn G.
Row 73: Using yarn F.
Rows 74 to 79: Using yarn G.
Row 80: Using yarn H.

Rows 81 and 82: Using yarn G.
Rows 83 and 84: Using yarn H.
Row 85: Using yarn G.
Rows 86 to 91: Using yarn H.
Row 92: Using yarn I.
Rows 93 and 94: Using yarn H.
Rows 95 and 96: Using yarn I.
Row 97: Using yarn H.
Rows 98 to 103: Using yarn I.
Row 104: Using yarn J.
Rows 105 and 106: Using yarn I.
Rows 107 and 108: Using yarn J.
Row 109: Using yarn I.
Rows 110 to 115: Using yarn J.
Row 116: Using yarn K.
Rows 117 and 118: Using yarn J.
Rows 119 and 120: Using yarn K.
Row 121: Using yarn J.
Rows 122 to 127: Using yarn K.
Row 128: Using yarn F.
Rows 129 and 130: Using yarn K.
Rows 131 and 132: Using yarn F.
Row 133: Using yarn K.
Rows 134 to 139: Using yarn F.
Row 140: Using yarn A.
Rows 141 and 142: Using yarn F.
Rows 143 and 144: Using yarn A.
Row 145: Using yarn F.
Rows 146 to 151: Using yarn A.
Row 152: Using yarn L.
Rows 153 and 154: Using yarn A.
Rows 155 and 156: Using yarn L.
Row 157: Using yarn A.
Rows 158 to 163: Using yarn L.
Row 164: Using yarn C.
Rows 165 and 166: Using yarn L.
Rows 167 and 168: Using yarn C.
Row 169: Using yarn L.
Rows 170 to 175: Using yarn C.
Row 176: Using yarn E.
Rows 177 and 178: Using yarn C.
Rows 179 and 180: Using yarn E.
Row 181: Using yarn C.
Rows 182 to 187: Using yarn E.
Row 188: Using yarn J.
Rows 189 and 190: Using yarn E.
Rows 191 and 192: Using yarn J.
Row 193: Using yarn E.
Rows 194 to 199: Using yarn J.
Row 200: Using yarn H.
Rows 201 and 202: Using yarn J.
Rows 203 and 204: Using yarn H.
Row 205: Using yarn J.
Rows 206 to 211: Using yarn H.
Row 212: Using yarn A.
Rows 213 and 214: Using yarn H.
Rows 215 and 216: Using yarn A.
Row 217: Using yarn H.
Rows 218 to 223: Using yarn A.

Row 224: Using yarn K.
Rows 225 and 226: Using yarn A.
Rows 227 and 228: Using yarn K.
Row 229: Using yarn A.
Rows 230 to 235: Using yarn K.
Row 236: Using yarn F.
Rows 237 and 238: Using yarn K.
Rows 239 and 240: Using yarn F.
Row 241: Using yarn K.
Rows 242 to 247: Using yarn F.
Row 248: Using yarn E.
Rows 249 and 250: Using yarn F.
Rows 251 and 252: Using yarn E.
Row 253: Using yarn F.
Rows 254 to 259: Using yarn E.
Row 260: Using yarn D.
Rows 261 and 262: Using yarn E.
Rows 263 and 264: Using yarn D.
Row 265: Using yarn E.
Rows 266 to 272: Using yarn D.
Rows 273 and 274: Using yarn E.
Rows 275 and 276: Using yarn D.
Row 277: Using yarn E.
Rows 278 to 283: Using yarn D.
Now work second end of wrap by working stripes in reverse order by
working rows 277 to row 1, ending with RS facing for next row.
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.

First side border
Slip 5 sts of first side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and, using ball of yarn K set to one side with these sts, work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Break yarn and slip these 5 sts back onto holder.
Slip stitch this side border in place.

Second side border
Slip 5 sts of second side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and join in yarn K
with RS facing.
Work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Do NOT break yarn.
Slip stitch this side border in place.
Join sections
Next row (WS): Moss st 5 sts of second side border, now work across
WS of 65 sts of centre section as folls: P2tog, P61, P2tog, then moss st
across 5 sts of first side border. 73 sts.
Using yarn K, work in moss st for 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off in moss st.

MAKING UP
Press carefully.