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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.