Remembering Amelia with a Bomber Hat

Essence of Amelia Earhart is in this knitted bomber hat. Be adventurous! Be bold!


Yarn- Misti International Chunky Baby Alpaca
(100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/ 100 g): #2L
474 lemon/rose moulinette (cream/rose mix),
2 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular
(cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch markers.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter rib pattern (k1, p1 rib on RS rows; purl on WS rows).

Notes
For brim, always knit the first and last st of RS rows, and purl the first and last st of WS rows for selvedge stitches; do not work the selvedge stitches into pattern while shaping the brim.
Work the M1 brim increases so as to maintain the established
k1, p1 pattern of the RS garter rib rows as much as possible.
If a purl stitch is needed to maintain the pattern, M1 pwise,
and if a knit is needed, M1 kwise (see page 6).
All brim decreases are worked as if to knit, either as k2tog or ssk; decreases are not worked in pattern.

Hat
Brim: With cir needle, CO 65 sts. Do not join. Work back and
forth in rows as foll:
Row 1: (RS) K1 (selvedge st; see Notes), *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 2 sts, k1, k1 (selvedge st).
Row 2: P12, place marker (pm), p20, pm, p1 (center back st),
pm, p20, pm, p12.
Row 3: K1, M1 pwise (see page 6), [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, ssk, slip
marker (sl m), k2tog, [p1, k1] 9 times, M1 pwise, sl m, p1
(center back st), sl m, M1 pwise, [k1, p1] 9 times, ssk, sl m,
k2tog, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, M1 pwise, k1.
Row 4: Purl.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 four more times (see Notes); when you finish,
there will be 3 purl sts tog at center back when viewed with
RS facing. On the next RS row, change the center back st and
1 of the paired dec sts into a purl st to maintain rib patt. Work
even in garter rib patt (k1, p1 rib on RS rows; purl on WS rows)
until earflaps measure 4” (10 cm) from CO, measured straight
up along decrease line at deepest point, ending with a WS row.
With RS facing, use the cable method (see page 6), to loosely
CO 27 sts onto left-hand needle for forehead. Next row: (RS)
Removing old markers as you come to them, work *p1, k1; rep
from * across all sts, place new marker to indicate end of rnd,
and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts—92
sts total; rnd begins at start of sts CO for forehead. Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 1: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep the last 2 rnds until piece measures 11⁄4” (3.2 cm), from
joining rnd, ending with Rnd 2. Dec rnd: [P1, k1] 5 times, p1,
ssk, p1, k2tog, work in patt to end—90 sts; 2 sts dec’d in center
of forehead sts. Cont even in patt until piece measures 31⁄4” (8.5
cm) from joining rnd, or about 71⁄4” (18.5 cm) from deepest point
of earflaps, ending with Rnd 2.

Crown: Changing to dpn when necessary, cont as foll:
Rnd 1: (Rnd 1 of patt) P1, k1, p1, *k2tog, pm, k1, ssk, work 10
sts in established patt; rep from * 4 more times, k2tog, pm,
k1, ssk, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1—78 sts rem.
Rnds 2, 4, and 6: Knit.
Rnd 3: P1, k1, *k2tog, sl m, k1, ssk work 8 sts in patt; rep from
* 4 more times, k2tog, sl m, k1, ssk, [p1, k1] 3 times—66 sts
rem.
Rnd 5: P1, *k2tog, sl m, k1, ssk, work 6 sts in patt; rep from * 4
more times, k2tog, sl m, k1, ssk, [k1, p1] 2 times, k1—54 sts rem.
When Rnd 5 has been completed, there will be 2 sts at the beg
of the rnd before the first marker, so you don’t need to reposition the marker yet.
Rnd 7: *K2tog, sl m, k1, ssk, work in patt to 2 sts before m; rep
from * 4 more times, k2tog, sl m, k1, ssk, work in patt to
end—42 sts rem.
Rnd 8: Knit last st of rnd—2 sts before first dec m.
Rnds 9–10: Rep Rnds 7 and 8.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 7—18 sts rem.
Rnd 12: *K1, k2tog; rep from *—12 sts rem.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: *K2tog; rep from *—6 sts rem.
Cut yarn, thread tail on a tapestry needle, draw through rem sts
twice, pull tight, and fasten off to WS of hat.

Finishing
Weave in rem ends. Block top of hat lightly to flatten point at
top of crown, but avoid blocking earflaps, as this will negate
the shaping of the flap decreases. I-cord front edging: Turn hat
upside down and inside out with straight forehead section facing
you. Attach yarn to edge of earflap, about 4 rows away from
corner where forehead meets earflap, and 2 sts in from edge of
flap. With cir and WS of hat facing, pick up and knit 4 sts along
side of earflap to corner, angling the pick-up slightly so that it
begins 2 sts from the earflap selvedge, and ends at the selvedge
in the corner; pick up and knit 27 sts from sts CO for forehead;
pick up and knit 4 sts along side of earflap, angling the pick-up
so it begins at the selvedge in the corner, and ends 2 sts in from
earflap selvedge—35 sts. Break yarn. With WS of hat still facing,
slide sts back to beg of cir, and rejoin yarn to beg of picked-up
sts. Work 4-st attached I-cord as foll: *K3, ssk (1 st joined),
with same side of work facing, return 3 sts just worked to lefthand needle, bring yarn around behind work in position to knit
again; rep from * until 4 sts rem, k4, bring yarn around behind
work, BO 4 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12” (30.5-cm) tail. With tail
threaded on a tapestry needle, sew end of I-cord to WS of earflap
to match appearance of beg of I-cord.
I-cord ties: (make 2) With dpn and RS facing, pick up and knit 4 sts at bottom point of earflap (2 sts on each side of decrease line). Work 4-st I-cord until tie measures 5” (12.5 cm) or desired length. BO all sts. Cut three 7–8” (18–20 cm) strands of yarn. With strands held tog, use tapestry needle to thread strands through BO end of I-cord. Pull ends of strands even, and holding all 6 ends tog, secure with 2 or 3 overhand knots placed close together at end of tie. Trim ends.

BEeeeutiful Ruffle Scarf

This scarf is so light and airy, it's like wearing a cloud!


shown in: Be Sweet Yarn- Tomato and Pale Green Extra Fine Mohair
Materials :
• 1 x 25g (230 yds/209 meters) of Extra Fine in Color A
• 2 x 25g (230 yds/209 meters) of Extra Fine in Color B
• US 13 (8 mm) needles
• 2 stitch markers
instructions:
Using 2 strands of Color A, loosely CO 21 sts.

Foundation Rows:
1). Knit to last 5 sts, Pm, Yf, now keeping yarn forward, slip the next 5 stitches one at a time to the right needle. [This creates an I-cord edging.]
2). Knit to last 4 sts, Pm, K2tog, Yo, K2. [This creates an eyelet edging.]

Begin Pattern:
1). Knit to last 5 sts, Sm, Yf, Sl 5.
2). Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
3). Knit to last 6 sts, Wrap & Turn, Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
(This also completes Row 4.)
5). Knit to last 8 sts, Wrap & Turn, Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
(This also completes Row 6.)
7). Knit to last 11 sts, Wrap & Turn, Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
(This also completes Row 8.)
9). Knit 7 sts, Wrap & Turn, Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
(This also completes Row 10.)
11). Knit 4 sts, Wrap & Turn, Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, Yo, K2.
(This also completes Row 12.)
13). Knit to last 5 sts, Sm, Yf, Sl 5.
14). Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, yo, K2.
15). Knit to last 5 sts, Sm, Yf, Sl 5.
16). Knit to last 4 sts, Sm, K2tog, yo, K2.
Repeat rows 1-16, nine more times.
Drop 1 strand of Color A and pick up 1 new strand of Color B.
Repeat rows 1-16, six times.
Drop last strand of Color A and pick up a second strand of Color B.
Repeat rows 1-16, twenty times.
Loosely Bind Off all stitches. Weave in ends and enjoy!

ABBREVIATIONS:
K = Knit;
P = Purl;
Sts = Stitches
Pm = Place Marker
Sm = Slip marker to right needle.
Yf = Yarn Forward
Sl = Slip Stitch Purl-wise
K2tog = Knit 2 Stitches Together
Yo = Yarn Over
Wrap & Turn = With yarn in back, slip next stitch purl-wise to right needle; bring yarn
forward to front; slip same stitch back to left needle; turn work around, so other side
faces you. This is called short rows.
** Note: If you wish to hide the wraps, you may do so after all the short rows have
been knitted, (rows 3-12). Knit to just before the wrap and the wrapped stitch. With
the right needle pick up wrap and go through wrapped stitch normally and knit them
together. Though at this gauge with this yarn it is not necessary.

Let it Snow...Let it Snow...Headband and Shawl to Keep You Warm!

OK all you Northern and Eastern babes....so sorry winter is so long, so snowy, so cold and so icy...what a perfect excuse to stay in and knit! Knit this headband and shawl to keep you snug as a bug in a rug!

HEADBAND:
Sizes: One size

Materials: DROPS ALASKA, 50 gr nr 50, brown

Needles 4.5 mm [US 7] needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge:
18 sts x 23 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm

Headband: Start at center back. Cast on 19 sts. Knit rib as follows:
Row 1 (right side): K 1 (edge st knit in garter st), * K 2, P 1 * repeat a total of 5 times – finish row with K 2 and K 1 (edge st knit in garter st).
Row 2 (wrong side): K 1 (edge st knit in garter st), * P 2, K 1 * repeat a total of 5 times – finish row with P 2 and K 1 (edge st knit in garter st).
Make all incs on right side rows.

When the piece measures 8 cm inc all P 1 to P 2 = 24 sts.

When the piece measures 14 cm inc all P 2 to P 3 = 29 sts.

When the piece measures 18 cm inc all P 3 to P 4 = 34 sts.

When the piece measures 21 cm inc all P 4 to P 5 = 39 sts.
When the piece measures 24 cm place a marker = this is the center of headband.
Now reverse shaping – measure from marker.
Make all decs on right side rows.

When the piece measures 3 cm dec all P 5 to P 4 = 34 sts.

When the piece measures 6 cm dec all P 4 to P 3 = 29 sts.

When the piece measures 10 cm dec all P 3 to P 2 = 24 sts.

When the piece measures 16 cm dec all P 2 to P 1 = 19 sts.

When the piece measures 48 cm join to cast-on edge (do not bind off first).

SHAWL :
Measurements:
Length: 100 cm [39?3/8"]
Width: 205 cm [80.75"]

Materials: VIENNA
200 gr nr 43, light brown
Needles 15 mm [US 19] needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 5 sts x 9 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm (this is loosely knit)

Shawl: Cast on 4 sts and knit garter st, increasing 1 st at one side every other row. Inc by knitting 2 sts in 1 st. Continue incs until there are 50 sts, the piece measures approx. 102 cm. Now dec on the same side as incs – dec every other row by K 2 tog the 2 outermost sts. Continue dec until 4 sts remain, the piece measures approx. 205 cm, bind off.

Fringe: Fasten fringe tufts along both sides approx. 4-5 cm apart – start at point at lower edge. Cut 6 strands 35 cm long, fold in half, pull folded end through outermost st and pull ends through loop.

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Tree 59...I'm halfway there:

A Scarf Full of Heart and Soul

Dare I say...Valentine's Day...soon.
Knit this light lovely scarf and wear it on that special day!

Measurement: 13cm wide, 119cm long
Yarn: Qiviuk 100% 2/14 yarn 28g or any kind of Qiviuk blend yarn 2/14 28g
Needle: Single needle US6 4mm

Start
-Cast 39 sts
-Row 1-3: (P1,K1) rep until end.

Pattern knitting
-Row4: K1,P37,K1.
Row5:K1,P1,K2,YO,K3tog,YO,K7,YO,K3tog,YO,K5,YO,3Ktog,YO,K7,YO,K3tog,YO,K2,P1,K1 Row6: same as row 4(every even rows will be followed same as row 4) Row7:K1,P1,K1,YO,K3tog,YO,K9,YO,K3Tog,YO,K3,YO,K3tog,YO,K9,YO,K3tog,YO,K1,P1,K1. Row9:K1,P1,YO,K3tog,YO,K11,YO,SKP,YO,K3tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K11,YO,K3tog,YO,P1,K1. Row11:K1,P1,K2tog,YO,K12,K2tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K12,K2tog,YO,K1,P1,K1. Row13: K1,P1,YO,SKP,K14,YO,K3tog,YO,K14,K2tog,YO,P1,K1.
Row15: K1,P1,(K2tog,YO,K5,YO,K3tog,YO,K4,K2tog,YO),K2,Rep( ) K1,P1,K1.
Row17: K1,P1,K1,(K2tog,YO,K2,K2tog,YO,K3,YO,SKP,K1,K2tog,YO),K4,Rep( ),K2,P1,K1.
Row19:K1,P1,K3,YO,K3tog,YO,K5,YO,K3tog,YO,K7,YO,K3tog,YO,K5,YO,K3tog,YO,K3,P1,K1. Row21:K1,P1,K4,YO,K3tog,YO,K3,YO,K3og,YO,K9,YO,K3tog,YO,K3,YO,K3tog,YO,K4,P1,K1.
Row23:K1,P1,K5,YO,SKP,YO,K3tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K11,YO,SKP,YO,K3tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K5,P1,K1. Row25: K1,P1,K5,(K2tog,YO,K2tog,YO,K2tog,YO),K12,Rep( ),K6,P1,K1.
Row27: K1,P1,K7,YO,K3tog,YO,K15,YO,K3tog,YO,K7,P1,K1.
Row29: K1,P1,YO,SKP,K4,(YO,SKP,K1,K2tog,YO),K5,YO,K3tog,YO,K5,Rep( ),K4,SKP,YO,P1,K1.
Row31: K1,P1,(K1,YO,SKP,K1),Rep( ),K2,(K2tog,YO,K3,YO,SKP)*,
K1,Rep( )*,K2,(K1,K2tog,YO,K1)**,Rep( )**,P1,K1.
Continue working from row 4 to row 31 until close to end or the length you desire.

Finishing
Repeat row 1-3.
Bind off.

Abbreviations
K=Knit
P=Purl
YO= Yarn over
SKP= Slip1,Knit1, Pass slip stitch over.
K2tog= Knit 2 together
K3tog= Knit 3 together
Rep= Repeat

A Sweater... Just a Bit Askew!

This easy knitted sweater is a bit more interesting, by just placing the buttonholes a little bit off.


SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 21½(22-23-23½-24-24½)”

MATERIALS
5(6-7-8-9-10) Hanks BERROCO CAMPUS (100 grs), #2451 Latte
Straight knitting needles, size 10½ (6.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 29” Length circular knitting needle, size 10½ (6.50 mm)
Three 1 ½” buttons

GAUGE
13 sts = 4”; 17 rows = 4” in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE BACK

With straight needles, cast on 54(60-66-72-78-84) sts. Knit 4 rows. Work even in St st until piece measures 2(2-2½-2½-3-3)” from beg, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, k1 – 52(58-64-70-76-82) sts. Rep this dec every 2½” twice more – 48(54-60-66-72-78) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(9-9½-9½-10-10)” from beg, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 50(56-62-68-74-80) sts. Rep this inc every 1½” twice more – 54(60-66-72-78-84) 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, end on WS – 44(48-52-58-62-68) sts. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 4(4-5-6-6-8) times – 36(40- 42-46-50-52) sts. Work even until armholes measure 7½(8-8½-9-9-9½)”, end on WS.

Shape Shoulders: Bind off 4(5-6-7-8-8) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 4(5-5-6-7-8) sts at beg of the following 2 rows. Bind off remaining 20 sts for back neck.
LEFT FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 39(43-46-49-52-56) sts. Knit 4 rows. Work even in St st until piece measures 2(2-2½-2½-3-3)” from beg, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to end – 38(42-45-48-51-55) sts. Rep this dec every 2½” twice more –
36(40-43-46-49-53) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(9-9½-9½-10-10)” from beg, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to end – 37(41-44-47-50-54) sts. Rep this inc every 1 ½” twice more – 39(43- 46-49-52-56) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Armhole and Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts, k to last 3 sts, SSK (neck dec), k1 – 35(38-40-43-45-49) sts. Bind off 2 sts at armhole edge once, then dec 1 st every RS row 4(4-5-6-6-8) times. AT THE SAME TIME, continue to dec 1 st at neck edge every ¾” 8(9-9-9-9-10) times more. When all decs have been completed, work even on 21(23-24-26-28-29) sts until armhole measures 7½(8-8½-9-9- 9½)”, end on WS. Bind off 4(5-6-7-8-8) sts at armhole edge once, then 4(5-5-6-7-8) sts once – 13 sts.
Work even on 13 sts for neck extension until piece measures 3” above last group of bound-off sts, end on WS. Bind off. Mark placement of 3 buttons along front edge, the first 7” up from lower edge, the last ½” down from beg of neck shaping and the other evenly spaced between.

RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing all shaping. Work side decs and incs 1 st in from end of RS rows.
When piece measures 4½” from beg, end on WS.

Note: If you want your sweater to look gathered in the front as in the photo, follow these directions. If you desire a traditional cardigan look, continue to work until piece measures 7” from beg, then make buttonholes opposite markers on left front.

Buttonhole Row: K4, bind off 2 sts, work to end.
Following Row: Purl, cast on 2 sts over sts bound off on previous row. Make 2 more buttonholes 3½” apart. Bind off for armhole at beg of WS rows. Work neck decs at beg of RS rows as k1, k2 tog. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.

SLEEVES
With straight needles, cast on 30(30-32-32-34-34) sts. Knit 4 rows. Work even in St st until sleeve measures 2” from beg, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 32(32-34-34-36-36) sts. Rep this inc every 3¾(3-2½-2- 1¾-1½)” 4(5-6-7-8-10) times more – 40(42-46-48-52-56) 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 – 30(30-32-34-36-40) sts. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 10(9-10-9-10-12) times, end on WS – 10(12-12- 16-16-16) sts. Bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 6(8-8-12-12-12) sts.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew bound-off edges of neck extensions together. Sew inner edges of neck extensions to back neck edge with seam in center.
Neck Edging: With RS facing, using circular needle, beg at lower right front edge, pick up and k150(156-162-168-168-174) sts along right front edge, across back neck edge, then along left front edge. Knit 2 rows.
Bind off knitwise on WS. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons.

A Knitted Wonderland Art Project...Part 2

I've been knitted up a storm...or should I say tree...

my tree sweater so far...

The exhibit will start on March 5th and will "leaf" 2 weeks later. More pics to come...stay tuned!

Let's get ready for spring! A Transitional Wrap

Are you sick of winter yet? Knit up this yummy wrap and say goodbye to winter!

Finished size 26 x 60 inches

Materials
4 skeins Tilli Tomas Elsie 50gm/135yds
Or
4 skeins of Tilli Tomas Soft Silk 50 gms/135 yds
2 skeins of Tilli Tomas Silky Fur 50gms/80 yds
US 7 straight needles
US 9 straight needles
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows over 4” sts st

Cable stitch pattern CF3
Place 3 sts on cable needle, holding in front of work, Knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then 3 sts from cable needle.

MAKE SHAWL
With Elsie and size 7US needles, cast on 80 sts.
Work 4 knit rows slipping the first st.
Row 1 s1, p12, *k6, p6 * 4 times, k6, p13.
Row 2 sl, k12, *p6, k6* 4 times, p6, k13.
Row 3 s1, p12, *CF3, p6* 4 times, CF3, p13.
Row 4, 6, 8, 12, 14 repeat Row 2
Row 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 repeat Row 1
Row 10 s1, k12, *p6, CF3* 4 times, p6, k13.
Work 14 row repeat pattern until work is desired length ending with 4 knit rows.
Bind off loosely.

ADD TRIM
With Soft Silk and size 7 needle pick up 2 sts to the inch along the long edge. Next row change to size 9 needle and Silky Fur. Work in garter st for 1.5 inches Bind off loosely.
Block and lay flat to dry.

A Great Guy Scarf!

If you have a great guy, or you have a guy you want to make a great scarf for, this is it!


SIZE: One Size
About 7 x 72 in. (18 x 183 cm)

MATERIALS
• 630-127 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Walnut 2 Balls (A)
• 630-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Spice
1 Ball (B)
• 630-152 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Charcoal 1 Ball (C)
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6mm]
• Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
16.5 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Cable Pattern with B. 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:
NOTES:
1. Scarf edges are designed to curl along some of the pattern stitches.
2. The stitch count will change when a decrease is worked to accommodate individual pattern stitches.

PATTERN STITCHES
Basket Weave (multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2-6: *K4, p4; rep from * across.
Row 7: Knit.
Rows 8-12: *P4, k4; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Basket Weave.
Cable Pattern (multiple of 13 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, k6, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once more.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, *k2, p6, k2, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, rep from * once more.
Row 3: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once more.
Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Pattern.

NOTES:
1. Scarf edges are designed to curl along some of the pattern stitches.
2. The stitch count will change when a decrease is worked to accommodate individual pattern stitches.

PATTERN STITCHES
Basket Weave (multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2-6: *K4, p4; rep from * across.
Row 7: Knit.
Rows 8-12: *P4, k4; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Basket Weave.
Cable Pattern (multiple of 13 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, k6, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once more.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, *k2, p6, k2, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, rep from * once more.
Row 3: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once more.
Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Pattern.
Seed Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for Seed St.

STRIPE SEQUENCE
Work in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) in stripes as follows:
Rows 1-2: C.
Row 3: B.
Rows 4-5: C.
Row 6: A.
Rep Rows 1-6 for Stripe Sequence.

SCARF
With A, cast on 29 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Work Row 1 of Seed Stitch Pattern.
Continue in Seed St until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Change to B.
Next Row (RS): With B, work Row 1 of Cable Pattern.
Continue in Cable Pattern until piece measures about 42 in. (106.5 cm) from beg, end with Row 2 or 8 of Cable Pattern.
Change to C.
Next Row (RS): With C, and beg with Row 1 of Stripe Sequence, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), changing colors following Stripe
Sequence. Continue working in St st and Stripe sequence until piece measures about 60 in. (152.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Change to A.
Next Row (RS): With A, k2tog, k to end of row.
Beg with Row 2, rep Rows 1 -12 of Basket Weave Pattern until piece measures about 72 in. (183 cm) from beg, end with a Row 6 or 12.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Cabled Hat and Matching Gauntlets

This slouchy hat with matching gauntlets is da bomb! And the yarn is oh, so yummy! Here's the pattern for both!


SIZE One Size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Helmet 22"/56 cm circumference
Gauntlets 14"/35.5 cm long

MATERIALS
FOR HELMET
• 2 balls Tahki Yarns TARA TWEED, 80%
wool, 20% nylon, (1.75oz/50g; 122yds/113m) in color #11 thistle tweed
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One size G-7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

FOR GAUNTLETS
• 2 balls Tahki Yarns TARA TWEED, 80% wool, 20% nylon, (1.75oz/50g; 122yds/113m) in color #11 thistle tweed
• One set size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Stitch holders

FOR BOTH HELMET & GAUNTLETS
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

GAUGES
FOR HELMET
18 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in Cable patterns
FOR GAUNTLETS
16 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in Double Seed stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
1/2 RC: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k1, k2 from cn.
2/2 LC: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn.
2/2 RC: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn.

Central Double Dec: (2 sts dec) Slip 2 sts together KNITWISE, knit 1 st, pass slipped stitches over.
K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
M1: Make 1 (inc) – Lift strand between needles to LH needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.
M1p: Make 1 purlwise (inc) – Insert LH needle under loop 2 rows below last stitch worked, insert RH needle purlwise in loop and purl.
Sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Ssk: Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to RH needle, return the sts to LH needle in the turned position and
knit [or purl] them together through the back loops.

CABLED HELMET
PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Knit on RS, purl on WS.
Single Crochet (sc)
Cable I (worked over 7 sts)
Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS) P2, 1/2 RC, p2.
Row 2 and All WS Rows K2, p3, k2.
Row 7 P2, k3, p2.
Row 8 K2, p3, k2.
Repeat Rows 1-8 for Cable I.
Cable II (worked over 12 sts)
Row 1 (RS) P2, 2/2 RC, 2/2 LC, p2.
Row 2 and All WS Rows K2, p8, k2.
Rows 3 and 5 P2, k8, p2.
Row 6 K2, p8, k2.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for Cable II.

HELMET
Cast on 107 sts.
Set-Up Row (WS) [K2, p1, k2, p8, k2, p1,
k2, p3] 5 times, k2 – 107 sts.
Row 1 [Beg with Row 1, work Cable I over 7 sts, k1 in corresponding st in row below, work Cable II over 12 sts, k1 in row below] 5
times, p2.
Work in pats as est until piece measures 6" from beg, end with Row 6 of Cable I.

Shape Crown
Dec Row 1 P1, [p1, k3, p1, Central Double Dec, p1, k8, p1, Central Double Dec] 5 times, p1 – 87 sts rem.
Keeping in pats as est, work 1 row.
Dec Row 2 P1, [p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, p1, 1/2 RC, p1] 5 times, p1 – 67 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Dec Row 3 P1, [k2tog, k1 in row below, k2tog, 2/2 LC, k2tog, k1 in row below, k2tog] 5 times, p1 – 47 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Dec Row 4 K1, [1/2 RC, k2tog, k2, k2tog] 5 times, k1 – 37 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Dec Row 5 K1, [k3tog, 2/2 LC] 5 times, k1 – 27 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Dec Row 6 K1, [k1, k2tog, k2tog] 5 times, k1 – 17 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Dec Row 7 K1, [k2tog] 8 times, k1 – 9 sts rem.

Shape Top Knot
Work in St st on 9 sts for 21/2".
Dec 1 st each side on next row – 7 sts.
Work in St st for 2" more.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through rem sts and pull to close. Knot to secure.

FINISHING
Sew seam. Tie Top Knot into an overhand knot.

Headband
With RS facing and crochet hook, join yarn at Back seam and work 86 sc evenly spaced around, join with a slip st to first sc to join.
Work 3 more rnds in sc.
Fasten off.

Brim
Measure and mark 20 sc on either side of Back seam. Brim is worked on center 46 sc of Front.
With RS facing, join yarn in marked st and work 46 sc across.
Next Row Turn, sc2tog, [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 7 times, sc2tog.
Next Row Turn, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog.
Rep last row 3 more times.
Last Rnd Turn, slip st in each st around Brim and Headband, slip st in first st to join.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.

GAUNTLETS
PATTERN STITCHES
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Worked in rnds
Rnd 1 [K2, p2] around.
Repeat Rnd 1 for K2, p2 rib.
Double Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)
Worked in rnds
Rnds 1-2 [K1, p1] across to last st, k1.
Rnds 3-4 [P1, k1] across to last st, p1.
Repeat Rnds 1-4 for Double Seed st.

Cable II (worked over 12 sts) Worked in rnds
Rnd 1 P2, 2/2 RC, 2/2 LC, p2.
Rnds 2-6 P2, k8, p2.
Repeat Rnds 1-6 for Cable II.

LEFT GAUNTLET
Cast on 40 sts. Divide sts evenly around dpns. Join to work in rnds, taking care not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd.
Work in K2 p2 rib for 6 rnds. Rnd 1 Beg with Rnd 1, work Double Seed st over 26 sts, pm, k1 in next corresponding st in rnd below, work Cable II over 12 sts, k1 in corresponding st in rnd below.
Rnd 2 Work Double Seed st over 26 sts, k1, work Cable over 12 sts, k1.
Work in pats as est until piece measures 7" from beg, end with odd number rnd.
Dec Rnd Work to 1 st before marker, k2tog, work Cable II over 12 sts, ssk, work to end of rnd – 38 sts rem.
Work in pats as est until piece measures 9" from beg.

Shape Thumb Gusset
Inc Rnd Work 18 sts, pm for Gusset, M1p, work 2 sts, M1p, pm for Gusset, work to end of rnd – 40 sts.
Work 1 rnd, working new sts in Double Seed st.
Rep Inc Rnd, working M1 after first Gusset marker and before 2nd Gusset marker every 4th row 3 more times – 46 sts; 10 sts between Gusset markers.
Work 5 rnds.

Shape Thumb
Work to first Gusset marker, M1, slip next 10 sts to a stitch holder for Thumb, M1, work to end of row – 38 sts.
Work until piece measures 2½" from beg of Thumb shaping, end with even number rnd.

Shape Back of Hand
Next Row (RS) Work 4 sts, bind off 16 sts, work to end of row.
Working back and forth in rows, bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of next 2 sts – 8 sts rem. Bind off.

Thumb
Slip 10 sts from stitch holder and divide evenly around dpns.
Rnd 1 M1, work to 1 st before beg marker, M1, work last st – 12 sts.
Work in Double Seed st for 10 rnds. Bind off.

RIGHT GAUNTLET
Cast on 40 sts. Divide sts evenly around dpns. Join to work in rnds, taking care not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd.
Work in K2 p2 rib for 6 rnds.
Rnd 1 Beg with Rnd 1, k1 in corresponding st in rnd below, work Cable II over 12 sts, k1 in corresponding st in rnd below, pm, work
Double Seed st over 26 sts.
Rnd 2 K1, work Cable over 12 sts, k1, work Double Seed st over 26 sts.
Work in pats as est until piece measures 7" from beg, end with odd number rnd 1 st before beg marker.
Dec Rnd K2tog, work Cable II over 12 sts, ssk, work to end of rnd – 38 sts rem.
Work in pats as est until piece measures 9" from beg.

Shape Thumb Gusset
Inc Rnd Work 18 sts, pm, M1p, work 2 sts, pm, M1p, pm, work to end of rnd – 40 sts.
Work 1 rnd, working new sts in Double Seed st.
Work as for Left Gauntlet, reversing shaping.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

My Review of Giraffe Messenger

Originally submitted at Timbuk2

Single panel giraffe print messenger.

Giraffe Messenger

Another GIRRReat Bag!

By marlat1112 from austin,tx on 1/13/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Attractive, Durable , Lightweight , Comfortable , High Quality, Good Strap Length, Roomy 

Best Uses: Computer, Commuting, Office

Describe Yourself: Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Modern, Stylish, Career

I would love to see you guys design the bag with a back zipper pocket, or pockets on the side gusset...that would make my life so much easier!

(legalese)

It's Really Cold Outside...I need a Striped Neckwarmer!

The tempurature is dropping...even in Austin. What perfectr weather for this amazing striped cozy warm. pom-pomed neckwarmer.


ONE SIZE

KNIT MEASUREMENTS
6½“/16.5cm tall x 31½“/80cm circumference (excluding fringe)

MATERIALS
2 balls Filatura Di Crosa COCCO 43% wool, 42% acrylic, 15% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 18yds/16m) in color #02 charcoal (A)
1 ball COCCO in color #04 ebony (B)
1 ball COCCO in color #01 silver (C)
One pair #17 (12.75mm) needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle, to weave in ends

GAUGE
5.5 sts and 8 rows = 4"/10cm in Reverse
Stockinette Stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH
Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st)
Knit on WS, purl on RS.

NECKWARMER
With A, cast on 12 sts.
(RS) Purl one row.
(WS) Begin Rev St st, * k1-f/b, knit across to
last 2 sts, k2tog.
(RS) Purl 1 row.*
Repeat from * to * three times.
Leaving about 4-7" long tail for fringe, cut yarn 1" after next “bobble”.

NOTE: When cutting yarn at end of each color section or attaching new color to begin the next section, vary the length of the fringe
between 4” and 7” long. The yarn should be cut 1” below the “bobble”, so that the yarn end can be knotted close to the “bobble” to prevent fraying; the knot can then be hidden beneath the “bobble”.
Attach B, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn, leaving tail for fringe.
Attach A, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn leaving tail for fringe.
Attach C, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn leaving tail for fringe.
Repeat from * to *, alternating colors A, B, A and C, until 12 stripes are worked (approx. 21" from beginning). Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Sew ends of piece together to form a ring.
Weave in loose ends only.
Make a knot on the end of each fringe, just below the “bobble”, to prevent yarn from unraveling.

A Knitted Wonderland Art Project

The Blanton Musuem of Art on the UT campus in Austin, TX is sponsoring a knitted art project and will be covering 99 trees with knitted striped cozys on the Blanton concourse. Over 150 knitters are volunteering to "knit" a tree.

The exhibit will begin on March 5th-18th, 2011

My knitting partner, Ceci and I will be knitting Tree 59.

Tree 59 (we have 90 inches to cover.)

All the trees will be covered in these yarns:

I started knitting....so far...

I'll keep you posted on the progress, all the way to the installation.

Sock Yarn and Pattern Contest From Sandra Singh

Sandra Singh has a great website to purchase yarn, supplies and has great patterns. Her blog also features great tips, sales and contests.
This time she is giving away a wonderful sock pattern and yarn set.
http://knittingwithsandrasingh.blogspot.com/2011/01/desmondus-sock-kit-giveaway.html

Good luck!

Soft and Casual Wristlets

These wristlets are your perfect Saturday partner. Throw on some jeans and go do your errands!

Materials
1 skein in Iris of Swoon by Fiesta Yarns, 4oz/113g skeins, each approx 225yd/206m (merino wool/silk)
One set (5) size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch markers
Stitch holder

THE MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 6 1⁄2"/16.5cm
Length 6 1⁄2"/16.5cm
THE GAUGE
19 sts and 23 rnds to 4"/10cm over St st using size 8 (5mm) needles.
BE SURE TO GET THE GAUGE.

MAKE TWO WRISTLETS
Cast on 32 sts. Distribute evenly on 4 dpns, join for knitting in the round,
taking care not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
work the cuff
Rnds 1–12 *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnds 13 and 14 Knit.

beg thumb gusset

Rnd 15 K3, pm, k2, pm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 16 (inc) K3, sl m, M1, k to next marker, M1, sl m, k to end of rnd—34 sts.
Rnd 17 Knit around, slipping markers.
Rep last 2 rnds 5 times more—44 sts.
Next rnd (thumb opening) K3, remove marker, place next 14 sts on holder,
remove marker, cast on 2 sts, k to end—32 sts.
Work evenly in St st until piece measures 6"/15cm from beg.
Change to k2, p2 rib and work evenly for 1"/2.5cm.
Bind off loosely in rib.

work the thumb
Place 14 sts from holder on dpns to work in rnds and reattach yarn.
Rnd 1 Pick up and knit 4 sts along cast on edge, k14—18 sts.
Rnd 2 (dec) [K2tog] twice over the 4 cast-on sts, k14—16 sts.
Rnd 3 Knit.
Change to k2, p2 rib and work for 3 rnds. Bind off in rib.

Ripple Wrap

You can never have enough wraps! And this pattern is soooo easy and quick!

SIZE
One size.
Finished width 24”
Length 60”

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Microspun, Item. #910 (2.5oz balls):6 balls #194 Lime or colors of your choice
• Size 6 (4mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
22 sts and 26 rows = 4” with size 6 (4mm) knitting needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

SHAWL
[over a multiple of 18 sts + 6 extra]
Cast on 132 sts.
Row 1 (right side) Knit.
Row 2 K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3 K3, *[k2tog] 3 times, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4 Knit.
Repeat rows 1-4 until piece measures 60” from beg. Bind off all sts. Weave in ends.

Happy New Year! Luxe Links Wrap

Happy New Year to one and all! I would like to thank all my subscribers for a great year, and I hope I've provided you with the fun, "qwik" knitting projects you were looking for. I love getting your comments and questions, so keep them coming!
This wrap has a touch of glitter and glitz to kick your year off to a shining start!
Again, a safe, happy and healthy New Year to All! And have a fabulous knitting year! Marla
Materials:
1 Artyarns Skein Silk Rhapsody Glitter
1 Artyarns Skein Silk Mohair
Approximate Size: 10 x 75in
Pair Size 13 Knitting Needles
Crochet hook for attaching the fringe

Notes:
*Fringe - see instructions at end of pattern - some people like to cut the fringe fi rst to ensure they have enough for entire scarf.
Abbreviations:
K1 - knit one stitch
YO (yarn over - yarn wraps over needle)
DYO (Double Yarn Over - yarn wraps over needle twice)
Preparation: Wind Silk Rhapsody glitter and Silk Mohair together to create your spectacular knitting yarn. The way to do it - wind each yarn into a ball, then wind the two balls together.
Because of yardage differences, you may have excess silk mohair!

Shawl Pattern:
Please see note on creating fringe first!
Cast on 28 Stitches
Create Shawl Edge
Row 1 - knit
Row 2 - knit
Row 3 - knit
Stair Chain Links Pattern
Row 4 - K1, DYO repeat until last stitch
Last stitch: K1
Repeat row 4 till you have approximately 75” of length. Cast off.

Use remaining yarn to create tie fringe*
cut 10 inch lengths of yarn and hand tie or crochet onto fi rst and last rows to create fringe.