Split Neck Sweater

If you are just a beginner, it's time to tackle knitting a sweater...this one will make you confident to try more patterns in the future.


Materials: S (M, L)
• Yarn: Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m): 10 (11,12) skeins in #0015 Amethyst- NOTE: This yarn has been discontinued. You can use another medium-weight (4) Caron yarn.
• 5.5mm (US size 9) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
• stitch markers
• stitch holders

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 36 (40, 44)"

GAUGE
Using 5.5mm ndls, in St st: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4”/10cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit side = RS

BACK
CO 66 (72, 78) sts; beg St st. Work even until piece measures 13 (13.5, 14)” from beg, end WS row.
Shape Armholes: (RS) BO 4 (5, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st ea side every row twice, every other row once – 52 (56, 60) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 9" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders and Neck (RS): BO 6 (7, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of next 4 rows for shoulders – 20 (22, 24) sts rem; place rem sts on holder for neck.

FRONT
Work as for Back until armhole measures 5" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row – 52 (56, 60) sts rem; pm ea side of center 8 (10, 12) sts.
Shape Neck: (RS) Work across to marker; place center sts on holder for neck; join a second ball of yarn and work to end. Working both sides at same time, at ea neck edge, dec 1 st every row twice, then every other row 4 times – 16 (17, 18) sts rem ea shoulder. Work even until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder shaping, end with a WS row. Shape shoulders as for Back.

SLEEVES
CO 42 (44, 46) sts; beg St st. Work even until piece measures 11" from beg, end with WS row.
Shape Sleeves: Inc 1 st ea side this row, then every 8 rows 4 times, working inc sts in St st as they become est – 52 (54, 56) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 18 (18, 18.5)" from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap: BO 4 (5, 6) sts beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st ea side EOR 10 times – 24 sts rem. BO 5 sts beg next 2 rows, then 7 sts beg next 2 rows.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Join Left shoulder seam.
Collar: With RS facing, using circular ndl, beg right Back shoulder, pick up and knit 60 (64, 68) sts around neck edge, including sts on holders; do not join. (RS of Collar) Working back and forth in St st [beg knit 1 row], work even until piece measures 6” from pick up row, end with a RS row. BO all sts loosely knitwise on next WS row. Join Right shoulder seam, leaving Collar seam open (see photo).
Set in sleeves; sew sleeve and side seams. Weave in ends.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand washing and drying: Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
When using Jewel Box, be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of each skein and at both yarn ends when joining. A small amount of shedding can be expected when using this yarn under normal conditions.

Knitted "Snuggle"

This knitting pattern creates a "wrap-ghan," an afghan with sleeves. Now you can make your own sleeved afghan to stay warm and keep your hands free.

Materials:
• Yarn: Bernat® Softee Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz) (164 m/180 yds)Child- 12 balls Adult- 14 balls
OR Bernat® Chunky (Big Ball) (400 g/14 oz) (587 m/642 yds)
Child Size: 1890 yds/1740 m
Adult Size: 2290 yds/2100 m


• Knitting Needles: Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) circular knitting needle 36 ins [90 cm] long, Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.


Sizes:
To fit chest/bust measurements
Child Size: 24-32 ins [ 61-81.5 cm ]
Adult Size: 34-56 ins [ 86.5-142 cm ]

Instructions:

The instructions are written for Child size. If changes are necessary for Adult size the instructions will be written thus ( ).
BODY
Cast on 165 (217) sts. Do not join.
Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from beg measures 33½ (43½) ins [85 (110.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Divide for armholes: Next row: (RS). Pat across 43 (56) sts. Cast off 11 (15) sts. Pat across 57 (75) sts. Cast off 11 (15) sts. Pat across 43 (56) sts.
Right Back: Cont on last 43 (56) sts until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulder: Next row: Cast off 13 (18) sts. Pat to end of row.
Collar: Cont on rem 30 (38) sts until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.
Front: With WS facing, join yarn to center 57 (75) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulders: Cast off 13 (18) sts beg next 2 rows. 31 (39) sts rem.

Collar: Cont in pat until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.

Left Back: With WS facing, join yarn to rem 43 (56) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a RS row.

Shape shoulder: Next row: Cast off 13 (18) sts. Pat to end of row.

Collar: Cont on rem 30 (38) sts until work from last cast off edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in pat.

SLEEVES
With pair of needles, cast on 41 (53) sts.
Work 6 rows in pat as given for Body.
Inc 1 st each end of next row and following 4th (6th) rows until there are 63 (79) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 12½ (17½) ins [32 (44.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work 8 (10) rows even in pat. Cast off in pat.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder and collar seams. Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along cast off edges of Body. Sew sleeve seams.

Broome Street Shawl

If you still haven't knitted a shawl to keep you toasty and warm...perhaps this pattern can change your mind. (unless you live on the equator!)

MATERIALS:
• Lion Brand Jiffy® Yarn: Grape 8 Balls
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Circular knitting needle size 10 (6 mm), 40 in. (101.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
15 sts = 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 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:
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

SHAWL:
Cast on 260 sts.
Beg with a knit row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 7 rows.
Next Row (WS): Knit.
Beg with a k row, work in St st for 3 rows.
Next Row (WS): Knit.
Rep last 4 rows until piece measures about 23 in. (58.5 cm) from beg.
Beg with a k row, work in St st for 7 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Mini Mochi Rainbow Scarf

This Scarf Pattern uses only 1 ball of Mini Mochi
This scarf is soft and light. A rainbow of color to wear around your neck. It is very easy to knit.

Materials:
1 ball Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (50 grams/195 yards)
(sample shown was knit in color #101 'intense rainbow')
Size 5 or 6 needles or size needed to obtain desired fabric
(if you tend to knit tightly, use size 6)

Finished size: 4” X 55” (or use 2 balls for an extra long scarf)
Gauge: 14 sts = 2 inches in Beaded Rib St
Abbreviations: k - knit, p - purl

Instructions:
Cast on 29 stitches loosely. Knit 2 rows
Note: the outer 3 sts are always knit (=garter stitch border) to help keep edges of scarf from rolling.
Work in Beaded Rib Stitch.

Beaded Rib Stitch:
Row 1: K3, *k1, p1*, repeat across row, ending with K1, K3.
[K3 for garter edge at both ends of Row 1]
Row 2: K all sts
Repeat these 2 rows until almost out of yarn.
End with a Row 2.
K 2 more rows.
Bind off loosely.
Wet scarf in warm water, roll in big towel and lay flat to dry. Block flat at approx. 4 inches width.

Wristlet Art Bag

I made this cute little bag to throw my wallet, phone and lipstick in, great for little trips to the store or a night out with friends.

Materials:

2 spools Judi & Co. nylon "Groovy" (125 yards)

#6 knitting needles

F/5 Crochet hook

Stitch holder

Pattern Stitch:
Garter St+ Knit every row

Gauge:

4 sts= 1"

Size:

7 1/2" wide x 13" high

Front:

Cast on 31 sts loosely, begin at bottom and working toward handle.

Work in Garter St until piece measures 8".

Work across 15 sts. BO center stitch, place remaining 15 sts on holder.

Work 2 sides separtely

Continue working 1 side at a time for 4 1/2". BO loosely.

Attach yarn to center and work other side to match.

Work back the same as Front.

Finishing:

Place Front and Back together with wring sides together. With F hook, beginning at side (at BO ctr st row) begin to attach Front to Back with sc around sides, lower edge and up other side. Leave center to top side edges open. Attach top edges together. Slip one arm through opening to form one wrist handle. I attached a giant button.

In memory- Sherwin

I'm Back to My Knitting!

I did bring a little knitting project with me to the Sales Conference...ask me how many rows I knitted...go ahead ask....OK...ONE row...so bad. So many meetings...so many late night..er..dinners...

Here is a pattern for a Shrug made with Recycled Silk!

Materials:
300 yds (2 Skeins) Recycled Silk
300 yds of Springy Capelli (or Kid Mohair)
Bumble Bee 100 yds
Cotton Ribbon 75 yds
Lurex Ribbon 75 yds

Instructions are for size Small/Medium (Medium/Large)
US #10.5 or 11 Needles - to give correctgauge
U.S. needle size 13 (9 mm) * for collar
K crochet hook (optional)

Gauge: 11 sts = 4" ~ 13 rows = 4"Stockinette Stitch
St st = stockinette stitch.
RS rows knit,
WS rows purl.
*Row 1 (RS) knit Row 2 (WS) purl
Note: Use two strands of yarn throughout 1 strand of Springy Capelli and 1 strand of Recycled Silk or Novelty Yarn. Alternate Recycled Silk and Novelty Yarn (Bumble Bee and Ribbons) every 4 to 5 rows
Note: Shrug is worked from cuff to cuff. It consists of two rectangular pieces, stiched together
at neck band: no shaping required.

Pattern:
Body: CO 26(29) sts. Beginning with a RS row, k 2 rows, then continue in St st until work
measures 58(61)in from beginning (CO row), ending with a RS row. K 2 rows, BO.
Seaming: Fold the piece in half lengthwise and seam the side edges together starting at the
cuff and seaming for 20(21)in or desired sleeve length. Repeat at the other end to form the
second sleeve.
Note: There will be about 20(21)in of shrug left open in the middle between the two
sleeves. This opening will accommodate the collar.
Collar: With larger needles CO 12 (16) sts. Working in Garter st (knit every row) work for 130
(136) rows 65 (68) ridges). Piece should measure 50(52)in. BO. Being careful not to twist,
sew BO edge to CO edge, forming a ring.

Finishing: Collar may be joined to body either by sewing with a tapestry needle or crocheted
together as follows. Place seam in collar at center of raw edge opening on shrug (what will be
center lower back, right sides together.Ease the side edge of ring evenly around the opening
between the two sleeves. Opening is approximately 40(42)in, ring is approximately 50(52)in
so there is enough ease to make the collar flare and fit properly. Seam using your preferred
method. When you wear this shrug place seam in garter st. ring down center back so the
collar has no seam showing when it is rolled back.

Ribbed Hat

Yes, it's another ribbed beanie, but the ribbing is interesting with the right yarn.

Sizes: Adult Medium (Adult Large)
Materials: 2 balls Nashua Painted Forest OR a bulky wool yarn

16" circular size US13 (9,0mm) One set dpns size US13 (9,0mm) Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge: 2 sts = 1" in

Pattern stitch Abbreviations: K – knit, P – purl, k2tog – knit 2 stitches together, p2tog – purl 2 stitches together

Pattern Stitch: p2, k2

With circular needle, cast on 48 (52) stitches. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Knit in Pattern Stitch for 24 rows (or 7"), then begin decrease as follows (change to dpns when it becomes too difficult to continue on circular):
Rnd 1: (p2, k2, p2, k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k2)
Rnds , 2, 4, 6: k the knit sts and p the purl sts
Rnd 3: (p2, k2tog, p2, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k2tog)
Rnd 5: (p2, k1, p2tog, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k1)
Rnd 7: (p2tog, k1, p1, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2tog, k1)
Rnd 8: (k2tog, p1, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end k2tog)
Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end k1)
Rnd 10: (k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end k1).
Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through remaining live stitches. Cinch top closed and weave in ends.