Rib Stitch Scarf

Yes, we are having a heat wave, but we have to get ready for winter...what a great scarf pattern from Tahki Yarns...it's big and fat and warm!

SIZE

One Size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
8"/20.5 cm wide x 84"/213.5 cm long
MATERIALS
• 3 hanks Tahki Yarns Terra Collection MONTANA 100% pure new wool (3.5oz/100g; 130yds/120m) in color #02 bark
• One pair size 13 (9mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Yarn needle

GAUGE
14 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10 cm in Rib Stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE PATTERN STITCHES
Rib Stitch (multiple of 6 sts)
Row 1 (RS) *K3, p3; repeat from * across.
Row 2 (WS) *K1, p1; repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Rib stitch.

SCARF
Cast on 30 sts.
Work in Rib Stitch for 84", end with a
WS row.
Bind off in pattern.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

One Sweet Shoulder Shawlette

This extra sweet shoulder shawl is just perfect for those cool summer nights. The Artyarns pattern is just perfect for their Beaded Mohair Yarn.
Materials
1 sks Artyarns Beaded Mohair & Sequins
Size 13 needles or size to obtain gauge
Gauge 10 sts and 20 rows = 4” x 4”. Always make sure to check your gauge!
Size Sizes Small/Medium (Large/Xlarge) 38”/40”(42”/44”) around body

Key: Inc2 Knit into the front, back, and front of the same stitch (3 sts increased)

CO 4 sts
*Inc2, k to last st, slip 1 st with yarn in front; repeat from * increasing 2 sts each row until 76 sts.
Knit even for 20-30 rows, or until yarn runs out, leaving enough yarn for bind-off.
Bind off all stitches. Weave in ends.
from Artyarns

Sheer Sweater

Knit this sheer sweater in one of my favorite yarns...this Berroco pattern in their yarn Seduce is oh so yummy.

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 36(40-44-48-52-56)”
Length – 20(20½-21½-22-23-23½)”
Note: This garment was designed with a slightly oversized fit. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS
8(9-10-11-12-13) Hanks BERROCO SEDUCE (40 grs), #4418 Sea Spray
Two 29” Length circular knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.50 mm)
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 7 (4.50 mm)
1 St marker
4 St holders

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

NOTE
This garment is worked sideways in 2 sections. Each section is worked from the sleeve cuff to the center back/front. The sleeves are worked in the round. Pieces are then joined at center back and front using 3- needle bind off.

RIGHT SECTION
Sleeve: With dpn’s, cast on 56 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. (Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) 3 times (6 rnds total). From here, work in St st (k EVERY rnd), until sleeve measures 1” from beg. Note: While increasing, when there are too many sts to fit comfortably on dpn’s, change to 16” circular needle.
Inc Rnd: K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 58 sts. Rep this inc every 1¼(1-¾-¾-½-½)” 9(11-14-16-19-21) times more – 76(80-86-90-96-100) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 14” from beg.

Back and Front: Next Row:
Note: When picking up sts along the cast-on edge, you may find it easier to use a spare circular needle.
Using 29” length needle, cast on 63(63-65-65-68-68) sts. Knit across these sts, then k76(80-86-90-96-100) sts of sleeve; with RS facing, pick up and k63(63-65-65-68-68) sts along cast-on edge – 202(206-216-220- 232-236) sts. Work back and forth in St st until piece measures 5(6-7-8-9-10)” above end of sleeve, end on RS.

Divide for Neck: Next Row (WS): P101(103-108-110-116-118), then sl the remaining 101(103-108-110- 116-118) sts to second 29” length circular needle for front.

Back: Knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
Dec Row (RS): K3, k2 tog, k to end – 100(102-107-109-115-117) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 4 times more, end on WS – 96(98-103-105-111-113) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(10-11-12-13-14)” from end of sleeve, end on WS. Sl sts to holder.
Front: With WS facing, join yarn in first st on circular needle. Purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row, end on WS – 101(103-108-110-116-118) sts.
Dec Row (RS): K to last 5 sts, SSK, k3 – 100(102-107-109-115-117) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 7 times more, end on WS – 93(95-100-102-108-110) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(10-11-12-13- 14)” from end of sleeve, end on WS. Sl sts to holder.

LEFT SIDE
Work same as right side until piece measures 5(6-7-8-9-10)” from end of sleeve, end on WS – 202(206-216- 220-232-236) sts.

Divide for Neck: Next Row (RS): K101(103-108-110-116-118), then sl remaining 101(103-108-110- 116-118) sts to second 29” length needle for front. Back: Purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
Dec Row (RS): K to last 5 sts, SSK, k3 – 100(102-107-109-115-117) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 4 times more, end on WS – 96(98-103-105-111-113) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(10-11-12-13- 14)” from end of sleeve, end on WS. Sl sts to holder.

Front: With RS facing, join yarn in first st on circular needle. Knit 1 row, purl 1 row – 101(103-108-110- 116-118) sts.
Dec Row (RS): K3, k2 tog, k to end – 100(102-107-109-115-117) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 7 times more, end on WS – 93(95-100-102-108-110) sts. Work even until piece measures 9(10-11-12-13-14)” from end of sleeve, end on WS. Sl sts to holder.

FINISHING
Sl 96(98-103-105-111-113) sts of each back section onto a 29” length circular needle. Hold pieces together with WS facing each other. Join yarn in first st and, * insert point of one dpn through first st on front needle and first st on back needle and k these 2 sts tog. Rep from * once more, then bind first st off. Work in this manner until all sts are joined and bound off. Join 93(95-100-102-108-110) sts of each front in same manner.
from Berroco Yarn

Summer Fun Backpack

This little backpack will go great with your new knitted sun hat. Using Lion Brand Yarn Cotton Ease, this bag will be nice and light and washable!

SIZE:
About 10 x 12 in. (25.5 x 30.5 cm).

MATERIALS
• 830-148 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Turquoise 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Double pointed needles size 6 (4.25 mm) , set of 5

GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Pattern Stitch. 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:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.

PATTERN STITCH
Rows 1 and 3 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * across.
Row 4: *Ssk, yo, rep from * across, end k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 of Pattern stitch.

FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 45 sts.
Knit 10 rows.
Next Row: K5 sts (for border) work Row 1 of Pattern st to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts (for border).
Next Row: K5 sts (for border) work Row 2 of Pattern st to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts (for border).
Continue as established, keeping first and last 5 sts in Garter st (k every st on every row) and working center 35 sts in Pattern st until piece measures about 11 in (28 cm) from beg, end with a Row 1 or 3 of Pattern st.
Knit 10 rows.
Bind off.

BACK
Make just as for Front.

FINISHING
Sew backpack pieces together at sides and bottom.
Cord
With double pointed needles, cast on 5 sts. *Slide sts to other end of dpn and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * to make cord. Rep last row until cord measures 48 in. (122 cm) from beg. Bind off. Weave cord through Backpack just below top garter edge, with both cord ends emerging on right side. Mark center point between cords. Pull cord ends through from right to wrong side of Backpack at each
lower corner. Knot cord ends securely on inside of Backpack. Weave in ends.

From Lion Brand Yarn.

Sparkle-y Cowl

Add a little sparkle to your cowl using the new yarn and pattern from Patons.


MEASUREMENTS
Approx 12 ins [30.5 cm] wide x 28 ins [71 cm] around.

MATERIALS
Patons® Lace Sequin (70g/2.5 oz; 344 yds/314 m)
37201 (Aquamarine) 1 ball
Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) circular knitting needle 24 ins [60 cm] long or size needed to obtain tension.

GAUGE

23 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 162 sts. Join in rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Place marker on first st for beg of rnd.
1st rnd: Knit.
2nd to 4th rnds: Purl.
5th and 6th rnds: *Sl1. K1. Rep from * around.
7th rnd: *yo. K2tog. Rep from * around.
8th rnd: Purl.
Rep 2nd to 8th rnds for pat until Cowl measures approx 12 ins [30.5 cm], ending on a 6th rnd of pat.

Cast off loosely
knitwise.

100 Degrees and Rising!

All over the US the summer temps are going up, up, up...you need protection from that fireball in the sky. Knit yourself up this great sun hat from Lion Brand Yarn in organic cotton and you'll be giving yourself the relief of the blistering sun!


SIZE: Varies Adult S/M (M/L)
Hat will stretch to fit a wide range of sizes.

MATERIALS
• 480-098 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn : Almond 2 Balls
• Double-Pointed Needles - Size 7
• Crochet Hook - Size G-6
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle

• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm), 16 in. (40.5 cm) long
Needle nose pliers
Duct tape
32 (34) in. (81.5 (86.5 cm)) heavy gauge wire (a wire coat hanger works well) or craft wire

GAUGE:
12 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (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:
kfb (knit into front and then back)
An increase worked as follows:
1. Knit the next st through the front loop, but do not remove the st from your left hand needle.
2. Knit the same st once more, this time inserting your needle through the back loop of the st. You will have created 2 loops (sts) on your right hand needle.
3. Drop the st from your left hand needle - 1 st increased.
yo (yarn over) An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows:
1. Bring yarn to front, between the needles.
2. Take yarn to back, over the right needle. This creates the new st. You are now ready to proceed with the next st as instructed.
HAT
Crochet Cast-On
1. Make a slip knot and insert hook through knot. Do not tighten the loop onto the hook; you will be inserting your hook into again.
2. Wrap yarn over hook and pull through slip knot.
3. Wrap yarn over hook again and draw through loop just made - you have cast-on 1 st.
4. Insert hook into slip knot loop again.
5. Rep Steps 2-4 until a total of 5 (6) sts have been cast-on.
6. Divide sts onto 3 needles. Place marker for beginning of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts. Slip marker at the beginning of every rnd.

Rnd 1 (RS): (Kfb in next st) 5 times, k0 (1) - 10 (11) sts at the end of this rnd. Note: The '0' means that there will be one st remaining to knit at the end of the rnd for the M/L size only.
Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K1, yo; rep from * around - 20 (22) sts at the end of this rnd.
Note: When sts have been sufficiently increased, change to circular needle.
Rnd 5: *K2, yo; rep from * around - 30 (33) sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 7: *K3, yo; rep from * around - 40 (44) sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 9: *K4, yo; rep from * around - 50 (55) sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 11: *K5, yo; rep from * around - 60 (66) sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 13: *K6, yo; rep from * around - 70 (77) sts at the end of this rnd.
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beginning.
Next Rnd: *K7, yo; rep from * around - 80 (88) sts at the end of this rnd.
Next 6 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K4, yo, *k8, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4 - 90 (99) sts at the end of this rnd.
Next 6 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd (Turning Ridge): Purl.
Next 3 Rnds: Knit.
Bind off, leaving a long yarn tail.

FINISHING
Using pliers, form wire into a circle, overlapping ends by about 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Wrap wire ends with duct tape to secure.
Lay wire circle onto WS of Hat. Fold Hat edge, along turning ridge, over wire.
Thread yarn tail into blunt needle and whipstitch edge of Hat, securing wire.
Weave in ends.

This posting is dedicated to my mom, who on July 6, 2011 passed away in peace.

Ribbed Cowl

Another great cowl pattern from Lion Brand Yarns! This is a great basic cowl pattern, try using other yarns, but don't forget to gauge each yarn correctly.

SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference About 26 in. (66 cm)
Finished Height About 13 in. (33 cm)

MATERIALS
• 825-220 Lion Brand Amazing Yarn: Carnival2 Balls
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials:
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 16 in. (40.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
16 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:
PATTERN STITCH
K2, p2 Rib (worked in the rnd, multiple of 4 sts)
Rnd 1: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib.

COWL
Cast on 104 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 and being careful not to twist sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm).
Change to St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) and work until piece measures about 11 1/2 in. (29 cm) from beg.
Work in K2, p2 Rib for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm).
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Twisted Cowl

I knitted this Twisted Cowl from a pattern by Spud & Chloe. You can wear it long, doubled and "twisted", or loop-de-loop it into itself.

Knitted Leaf Sachet

Fill this knitted leaf sachet with your favorite fragrance! These would make great gifts!

SIZES: One Size.

Finished Measurements: 31⁄⁄4" wide x 51⁄⁄2" long

MATERIALS:

Sundance by Classic Elite (50% cotton, 50%

microfiber; 50 gram ball = approx 83 yards)

• 1 ball 6220 Celery Sprig

Needles

• One pair size US 5 (3.75 mm) Or size to obtain gauge

• Stitch markers

• 1 yard of ribbon

• Scented dried herbs or potpourri

GAUGE: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

SPECIAL TERMS:

k1-b/r: Slightly twist work on LH needle

towards you so that WS of work is visible.

Insert RH needle from top down into next st

on LH needle 1 row below. Knit this st then

knit st on LH needle (1 st increased).

k2tog: Knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased).

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).

p2tog: Purl 2 sts together (1 st decreased).

sk2p: Slip1 st purlwise, from the LH needle to

the RH needle, k2tog, pass slipped st over

knit st created by k2tog (2 sts decreased).

STITCH PATTERNS:

Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on RS, purl on WS.

NOTES:

1. Work inc sts as follows: Work to 1 st before

marker, k1-b/r, slip marker, k1, slip marker ,

k1-b/r, work to end.

2. Work dec sts as follows: K1, ssk, work to last

3 sts, k2tog, k1.

BACK

CO 5 sts. (RS) Begin St st; work even until pc

meas 1" from beg, end WS row. Place markers

(pm) each side of center st. Inc Row: (RS) Inc

2 sts this row (see Note 1), then EOR 6 times,

end RS row —19 sts. (WS) Work 3 rows even in

St st, end WS row. Dec Row: (RS) Dec 2 sts this

row (see Note 2), then EOR 6 times, end RS

row — 5 sts rem. (WS) P2tog, p1, p2tog — 3 sts

rem. (RS) Sk2p. Pull yarn through rem st.

FRONT

Work as for Back.

FINISHING

With WS of Front and Back pieces facing

each other, sew seam around leaf, leaving

small opening to fill with your favorite scent.

Fill, sew opening. Thread ribbon through top

point of leaf.