Knitted Kitty Beret..Oui Oui!

Is your kitty lacking in the fashion world? Well, now your favorite feline can sport an oh-so tres chic chapeau! Don't deny the CAT! this wonderful pattern from Wildtomato rocks! (check her blog out at: spindleandspices.blogspot.com)  She says:"Don’t be surprised when your cat dons the beret and demands a cigarette and coffee for breakfast."

Materials
• 60 yards of DK yarn. I used Tahki Cotton Classic because the resulting fabric is floppy.
• 2 US size 7 circular needles, any length, OR size needed to achieve gauge. US size 7 DPNs may also be used instead of 2 circular needles
• 4 stitch markers
• Row counter
• Tapestry needle
Gauge
• 6.5 stitches = 1 inch on US size 7needles in stockinette stitch
Finished Measurements
• Finished hat circumference is roughly 12 inches. To adjust the hat’s circumference, increase or
decrease the cast on number of stitches by 6.

Directions
CO 60 sts onto one US size 7 circular needle (needle A). Slip 30 sts onto the
other US size 7 circular needle (needle B). Join to knit in the round.
Rnd 1-5: [ktbl, p1] until the end of round
Rnd 6: On needle A, k10, pm, k10, pm, k10
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 7: On needle A, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1,
slip marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1, slip
marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before end of needle, M1R, k1.
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 8: k all sts
Rnd 9-18: Repeat Rnd 7 and 8. 132 sts total.
Rnd 19: k all sts
Rnd 20: On needle A, ssk, k until next marker, slip marker, ssk, knit
until next marker, slip marker, ssk, k to the end of needle.
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 21-40: Repeat Rnd 20 until 6 sts remain.
Rnd 41-43: k all sts. Repeat this round 2 more times.
Rnd 44: k2tog 3 times. 3 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail.

Finishing
Using the tapestry needle, thread yarn tail through the 3 remaining sts. Pull closed. Weave in ends.

Scarf/ Shawl...You Choose!

This large knitted triangle scarf can be worn many ways in many climates...the pattern from www.auburnneedleworks.com will be your go to piece!

The samples were knit in:
(1) Black – Leinen Los (by Shoppel) 300 m – 100 g, which is 70% Virgin Wool and 30%
Linen – like a felted tape. The whole skein was used in the shawl.
(2) Mustard- a mix of Cascade 220 Fingering yarn (wool) in Yellow, with Classic Elite
Silky Alpaca Lace in Autumn Copper (70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk), the total used was
about 425 yds. of each held together and knit as one strand.
(3) Natural – Trekking Pro Natura by Zitron (75% Wool, 25% Bamboo) 100 gram ball –
approx. 450- yds. – fingering weight (size US 7, 24 “ circular needle for this one).
(4) Grey/Purple – Blue Heron Yarns, “Winter Sky” Heather yarn. 650 yards (40%
cotton, 40% rayon, 20% space dyed poly). This used approx 325 yards – so I made two
of the same by splitting the skein. (Yes, I liked it that much.)
With the exception of the shawl knit in Trekking Pro Natura - (natural sample
above) I used US size 10 ½, 24”, circular needles.

The trick is to use any yarn you like (from lace weight to DK) and then use a needle size at
least 2 sizes bigger than the one suggested. The flow, like that in the ocean, is important here.
To keep the knitted object from going too “ loosey goosey”, the edges are created as a form of
I-cord – it holds the interior in place, but still allows for a flowing feel.
NOTE: You use as much yarn as you have or want – but the best effect requires at least 325 yards.

PATTERN: All rows end with three slipped stitches knit-wise. All increases are taken on the
Odd numbered rows - occurring right after the first stitch. Note – I have included placing a
marker on the beginning and end of the row so you can always remember where you are (and
as a subtle reminder that the next stitch will be either an increase or it is time to slip 3.)

Cast On 7 stitches (long tail style – you will use it later to weave in and finish
the point)
Set-up Row (Row 0): Knit 3 stitches, place marker, Knit 1 stitch, place maker (a
different colored one), slip 3 stitches with yarn in front.
Odd Rows: Knit 3, slip the marker, Knit1 front & back (the increase), knit to last
marker, slip the marker and then slip the last 3 stitches (do not knit) with the yarn in
front.
Even Rows: Knit all stitches to the last marker – slip the last 3 stitches with the yarn
in front.
Continue as above until you (are satisfied with the size or) have about 2 rows of yarn
left – cast off very loosely. The beginning cast on yarn can be woven in such a
fashion as to round off the point and make it match the last cast off stitch of the piece.
Tuck in ends, and sail to adventure (or the grocery store, whichever comes first).

Knitted Shawl With a Twist

It's all in the back detail of this shawl pattern from Fiesta Yarns!

MATERIALS
Yarn: Ballet (50% Superfine Alpaca/50% Tencel; 4 oz./250 yds.) 1 skein each of two colorways.
Colorways are Wild Oak (A) and River Bank (B).Needles: Size 7 (or size needed for gauge).

DIRECTIONS twist].
With color A CO 11 sts.
K1, P1 (seed stitch) across row ending with K1. Repeat this row until piece measures 10”, cut yarn and leave sts on needle. Make 4 more tabs like this. There should be 55 sts on needle now. K 5 rows. Continue in seed st. Dec 1 st at end of row every 4th row. Dec are best made 1 st in from edge. Continue until 3 sts are left and knit them all together. With color B c/o 11 sts - - then continue as for color A. Place the 2 pieces on flat surface with the straight edges on top and the tabs touching. Take the top 2 tabs (one of each color) and fold them over each other giving a half  twist to each side. Sew cast on edge of tab to top of the same color. Continue with the other 4 sets of tabs. [They can also be put together without the  twist].

Knitted Bubble Tee

The stripes make this knitted work! The pattern from Lion Brand Yarns is fresh and modern!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate + (Level 4)

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X

Finished Bust 46 (48, 50, 51, 54, 55) in. (117 (122, 127, 129.5, 137, 139.5) cm)
Finished Length 17 (17 1/2, 18, 18 1/2, 19, 19 1/2) in. (43 (44.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5) cm)

SIZING NOTE: Top is designed to be oversized.

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one
number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

MATERIALS
• 792-211 Lion Brand Homespun Thick and Quick Yarn: Granite Stripes 2 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 Balls
• Knitting Needles Size 11 [8mm] for neck bind off only
•Size 13 [9 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles
• Stitch Holders
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Circular needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long (for neckband only)

GAUGE:
10 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needle
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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k
through back of same st - 1 st increased.
pfb (purl into front and back) Purl next st without removing it from left needle, then p
through back of same st - 1 st increased.
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 - 1 st decreased.
TECHNIQUE EXPLANATION
3-Needle Bind Off
With RS together, hold in one hand 2 needles (or 2 ends of a circular needle) with an equal
number of sts on each. With a 3rd needle, knit tog 1 st from each needle, *knit tog 1 st from
each needle, pass first st worked over 2nd to bind off; rep from * across. Cut yarn and pull
through last st to secure.
NOTES:
1. Top is worked in 2 pieces, Back and Front.
2. A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of sts. Work back and forth in rows
on the circular needle as if working with straight needles.
3. Shoulders are shaped with short rows. Short rows are rows that are worked over a portion
of the sts in a row, leaving the remaining sts unworked.
4. To work short rows, the pattern instructions will tell you to 'turn' before you reach the end
of the row. After turning, the first st is slipped to create a smooth line on the short row
shaping.

BACK

With larger circular needle, cast on 36 (38, 40, 42, 45, 47)
sts.
Work back and forth in rows on circular needle ass if working
with straight needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Pfb, purl to end - 37 (39, 41, 43, 46, 48) sts at the
end of this row.
Row 3: Kfb, knit to end - 38 (40, 42, 44, 47, 49) sts.
Rows 4-23: Rep Rows 2 and 3 ten more times - 58 (60, 62,
64, 67, 69) sts.
Row 24: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 - 60 (62, 64, 66, 69,
71) sts.
Row 25: Pfb, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 - 62 (64, 66, 68, 71,
73) sts.
Rows 26-29: Rep last 2 rows 2 more times - 70 (72, 74,
76, 79, 81) sts.
Place a marker at beg and end of last row worked for beg of
armholes.
Work even in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures
about 5 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2) in. (12.5 (14, 15, 16.5,
18, 19) cm) from armhole markers, end with a WS row.
Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work
should be a WS row, and the next row that you are ready to
work will be a RS row.
Shape Shoulders
Short Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k to last 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts,
TURN.
Short Row 2: Sl 1, p to last 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts, TURN.
Short Row 3: Sl 1, k54 (56, 58, 59, 60, 60), TURN.
Short Row 4: Sl 1, p49 (51, 53, 53, 54, 54), TURN.
Shape First Side of Neck
Short Row 5 (RS): Sl 1, k9 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11), k2tog,
TURN.
Short Row 6: Sl 1, p2tog, p3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4), TURN.
Short Row 7: Sl 1, k4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 8: Sl 1, p to end - 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts on
this side.
Cut yarn and slip the last 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts worked
onto a st holder. Slip the next 26 (26, 26, 26, 27, 27) sts
onto a holder for back neck. 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts rem
on needle for second side of neck.
Shape Second Side of Neck
With WS facing, rejoin yarn at side edge at beg of rem 22
(23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts.
Short Row 5 (WS): Sl 1, p9 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11), p2tog
tbl, TURN.
Short Row 6: Sl 1, ssk, k3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4), TURN.
Short Row 7: Sl 1, p4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 8: Sl 1, k to end.
Slip the rem 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts onto a holder and
cut yarn.

FRONT

Work same as Back to shape shoulders, end with a WS row.
Shape First Shoulder
Short Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26), k2tog,
TURN.
Short Row 2: Sl 1, p2tog, p to last 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts,
TURN.
Short Row 3: Sl 1, k14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 17), k2tog, TURN.
Short Row 4: Sl 1, p2tog, p8 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10), TURN.
Short Row 5: Sl 1, k9 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11), TURN.
Short Row 6: Sl 1, p4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 7: Sl 1, k4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 8: Sl 1, p to end.
Use 3-Needle Bind Off to join the 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts
of this shoulder to corresponding Back shoulder sts from
holder.
Slip the next 22 (22, 22, 22, 23, 23) sts onto a holder for
front neck. 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29) sts rem on needle for
second shoulder.
Shape Second Shoulder
With WS facing, join yarn at side edge, ready to work across
rem 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29) sts.
Short Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, p21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26), p2tog
tbl, TURN.
Short Row 2: Sl 1, ssk, k to last 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts, TURN.
Short Row 3: Sl 1, p14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 17), p2tog tbl,
TURN.
Short Row 4: Sl 1, ssk, k8 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10), TURN.
Short Row 5: Sl 1, p9 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11), TURN.
Short Row 6: Sl 1, k4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 7: Sl 1, p4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5), TURN.
Short Row 8: Sl 1, k to end.
Use 3-Needle Bind Off to join the 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts of this shoulder to corresponding Back shoulder sts from holder.

FINISHING
Sew side seams beg at lower edge and sewing to markers at beg of armholes. Remove the markers.
Neckband
From RS with smaller circular needle, pick up and k4 sts evenly spaced across right back neck edge, k26 (26, 26, 26, 27, 27) back neck sts from holder, pick up and k4 sts evenly spaced across left back neck edge, and 7 sts across left front neck edge, k22 (22, 22, 22, 23, 23) front neck sts from holder, pick up and k7 sts across right front neck edge - 70 (70, 70, 70, 72, 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.
Rnds 1 and 2: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Bind off.

So Sweet Knitted Cowl

From two of my favorite yarn companies, Be Sweet and The Fibre Comapny comes this beautiful cowl pattern. (this one works from a chart). If you are a beginner chart reader, this pattern is perfect for you!

MATERIALS:
• 1 Hank The Fibre Company Tundra (3.5oz/100g ea approx. 120yds/110m,
60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk) in Lingonberry [Color A]
• 1 Ball Be Sweet Magic Ball (1.75oz/50g ea approx. 95yds/87m, multiple fibers) in Morocco [Color B]
• Size US 10 (6mm) 20” Circular Knitting Needles
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle

GAUGE:
• 17 sts and 20 rows/4” in lace pattern, blocked
APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZE:
• 15” high x 25” circumference


LACE PATTERN:
• Row 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 23: knit across
• Row 2, 12, 14 and 24: purl across
• Row 5, 9, 17 and 21: *[k2tog] three times, [yo, k1] five times, yo, [ssk] three times* five times across round
• Repeat rows 1-24 for pattern
INSTRUCTIONS:
• CO 85 sts with A, join into round being careful not to twist sts, pm for BOR
• Begin chart and work for 2 reps total, carrying alternate yarn up inside of cowl
• Work rows 1-23 once more
• BO loosely purlwise in B
• Weave in all loose ends with tapestry needle
• Block lightly