Pucker Up with Kiss Kiss Yarn!

Novelty yarn is fun, fun, fun...and fast to knit up super cool scarves! This scarf pattern uses only one skein of Filatura Di Crossa Kiss Kiss yarn.

 

 

SIZE One size
MATERIALS
• 1 hank Filatura Di Crosa KISS
KISS 65% acrylic, 20% wool, 15% polyester (3.5oz/1OOg; 11yds/1Om) in color #15 coral reef
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
6" in circumference x 52" long/15cm x
132cm
GAUGE
Gauge is not essential to this project.
NOTES:
HOW TO WORK WITH KISS KISS
This is a ladder-type yarn with
decorative boucle pigtails strung along a ladder (or railroad track) of yarn, into which the pick-up east-on and knit stitches are worked.
You will work into every space between
rungs of the ladder (please note that
there may be 2 or 3 strands of yam [joining the side rails of the ladder] between the wider openings- the wider opening counts as the pick-up area).
To cast on, you will "thread" the tip of the needle into successive openings in the ladder, picking up your "east-on" stitches. SCARF
"Cast on" 3 stitches, as instructed above. Turn needle.
Row 1 * Place the tip of the right-hand needle into

the first east-on stitch and then pick up the next
space along ladder of the yarn by wrapping it around the needle as if to knit. Pull the new stitch through

the "east-on" stitch; repeat from * across row- 3

stitches. Turn needle.

Continue to repeat Row 1, until you are near the end of the hank of yarn.NOTE: The scarf will naturally form a spiral.

Bind off all stitches knitwise.
 
 

Summery Potato Chip Scarf

Bring out your summer diva, knit this up and wear with your favorite maxi dress and sandals! SIZE One size KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Length of Cast-On Edge 68”/173 cm Spiraled Scarf 72”/183 cm x 3”/7.5 cm MATERIALS • 2 balls Filatura Di Crosa LOVELY JEANS 100% cotton (1.75oz/50g; 93yds/85m) in color #59 snow white (A) • 1 hank Filatura Di Crosa BANDEL 75% cotton, 25% nylon (1.75oz/50g; 77yds/70m) in color #07 opal (B) • One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE • Yarn needle GAUGE 14 sts = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch and A GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT, but should be loose SPECIAL TERM K1-f/b: Knit 1 front and back (inc) - Knit into front loop of next st, then knit it again through the back loop. NOTES: Scarf is knit lengthwise. Always hold B to RS of work and work 1 st in every square eyelet along edge of Bandel ribbon yarn. SCARF With A, cast on 125 sts. Join B. Row 1 (RS) With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Row 2 (Inc Row) K1-f/b in each st across – 250 sts. Drop B. Rows 3 and 4 With A only, knit. Pick up B. Rows 5 and 6 With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Drop B. Row 7 (Inc Row) With A only, k1-f/b in each st across – 500 sts. Row 8 Knit. Row 9 Purl. Row 10 Knit. Pick up B. Row 11 With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Bind off all sts knitwise using both A and B. Weave in ends. WORKING WITH BANDEL BANDEL is a soft cotton-blend ribbon yarn with one smooth edge and square eyelets forming a “railroad track” along the opposite edge. While it can be knitted or crocheted alone, it is more frequently used as a carry-along yarn to create dramatic ruffles on a garment or accessories created from a classic yarn. To add a ruffle, simply pick up BANDEL [with the tip of the needle inserted into a square eyelet] and knit it together with the main yarn. The pick-up should be made in each stitch in that row, inserting the needle into EVERY square eyelet on BANDEL (or as indicated in the pattern).

Multi-Textured Scarf

Using different textures of yarn, with a diagonal stitch will make your scarf the focal point of your outfit.
Finished Size: Width approx 6μ x 70"/16 x 177.5cm

Gauge: • 16 sts = 4"/10cm over garter st in Minestrone using size9 (5.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

Materials:
• 1 3≤oz/100g skein (each approx 110yd/100m) of Trendsetter Yarns
Minestrone (polyamide/ acrylic/nylon) in #10 olive earth (A)
• 1 3≤oz/100g skein (each approx 65yd/61m) of Trendsetter Yarns Cha Cha (wool/acrylic/nylon) in #421 khaki (B)
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

DIAGONAL KNITTING
Row 1 K in front and back of st (inc 1), k to last 3 sts, k2tog,k1. Row 2 Knit across the row.

NOTES
1. To work with Cha Cha, fold end of ribbon towards front and overlap 2 boxes. Place ribbon on back side of knitting. Place point of RH needle into first st of LH needle. Pick up top edge of open box of Cha Cha and pull through to knit the st. Rep for each st across the row. For the last row of stripe, cut through center of ribbon at 5th open box. Fold ribbon forward over itself to
line up 2 boxes. Work last two boxes through both top edges to hem.
2. Be sure to bury all tails as you work to secure Cha Cha.

SCARF
With size 9 (5.5mm) needle and A, cast on 25 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Change to B following instructions for working with Cha Cha in the note above and working in the Diagonal Knitting pat at the same time.
Work B for 8 rows total. Cut tail from A.
Pull st tight to keep Cha Cha from pulling through and bury tail immediately.
Rejoin A and cont in Diagonal Knitting for 30 rows.
Rep stripes of B and A until enough yarn remains to bind off, or desired length.

Bind off.

Knit Ribbon Top and Scarf

This novelty yarn knits up fast and easy in this halter tank top.

SIZE
XS (S, M, L, XL)
Finished chest 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)”
Length 16¼ (17, 18¼, 19¾, 21¾)”
Scarf 6” x 40”
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. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Incredible Yarn

Top
3 (3, 4, 5, 5) balls #202 Blue Shades or color of your choice

Scarf
2 balls #202 Blue Shades or color of your choice
• size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Small amount crochet thread for sewing top
• large-eyed, blunt needle

GAUGE
12 stitches + 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch (knit every row).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTES
Top is worked from side-to-side. To make longer or shorter, cast on more or less stitches at beginning.

BACK
Cast on 28 (30, 32, 35, 38) stitches. Knit 6 (8, 8, 8, 10) rows.

Shape Armhole
Row 1 Knit 2, knit in front and back of next stitch, knit to end – 1 stitch increased. Mark this row as right side.
Row 2 Knit.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) more times – 33 (35, 38, 42, 46) stitches. On next right side row, cast on 16 (16, 17, 17, 19) stitches for armhole – 49 (51, 55, 59, 65) stitches.
Work even in garter stitch for 50 (56, 60, 66, 70) rows(approximately 10 (11, 12, 13, 14)”), ending with a wrong side row. Shape Armhole Bind off 16 (16, 17, 17, 19) stitches, knit to end – 33 (35, 38, 42, 46) stitches.
Next Row Knit.
Next Row Knit 2, knit 2 together, knit to end.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) more times – 28 (30, 32, 35, 38) stitches.
Knit 6 (8, 8, 8, 10) rows even. Bind off all stitches.

FRONT
Work as for Back.

FINISHING
Sew side seams using crochet thread. Sew 1 (1, 1½, 1½, 2)” at each shoulder for shoulder
seam.

SCARF
Cast on 20 stitches. Work in garter stitch for 8”.
Make Slit Knit 9, knit in front and back of next stitch; join 2nd ball of yarn and knit in front and back of next stitch, knit 9 – 11 stitches each side. Working both sides at same time, work in garter stitch for 3”.
Next Row Knit 9, knit 2 together; continuing with same yarn across other side, knit 2 together, knit 9 – 20 stitches. Cut yarn that is no longer being used.
Work even in garter stitch for 18”. Repeat slit as before, then work across all 20 stitches for 8”. Bind off.

Leaf-Bead Lace Scarf

Leave it to Trendsetter Yarns to create a yummy 100% cotton yarn and include silk leaves and wooden beads in the mix! They have a whole pattern book on using the yarn in many ways.
Here's my scarf...

Materials:
Trendsetter Yarn- Soleil- 3 skeins
Needles US size 8

Gauge: with size 8 needles- 22sts= 4"

Stitch Pattern:
Row 1 (RS) *K1, yo, K4, S1, K2tog, psso, K4, yo*. End K1
Row 2 Knit across the row.

Cast on 37 sts. Work stitch pattern until scarf is desired length. Make sure to place leaves and beads on RS of work as you get to them.
Bind off in pattern.

Spring Ponchini

Are you thinking Spring yet?...I know some of you are in the middle of a major blizzard, but what better way to de-ice than to start a spring mini poncho with a light novelty yarn!



SIZES: S/M (L/X-L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck/Shoulders 31 (37)"
Lower Edge 64 (71)"
Length 13"

MATERIALS
Caron International's Fabulous (100%
polyester; 1.75 oz/50 g, 165 yds/152 m):
#0010 Blue Lagoon, 3 (4) balls or any other novelty yarn with the same weight or gauge.
One each circular needle size US 10.5 and 11
(6.5 and 8 mm), 24" long, or size to obtain
gauge
Five stitch markers (1 a different color for beg of round marker)
Crochet hook size US G/6 (4 mm)
Tapestry needle (tn)
Row counter (optional)

GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, using larger needles, 13 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10 cm
Note: Gauge is not crucial for this project; fabric is very flexible.

SPECIAL TERMS
K1-f/b: Knit into the front loop, then the back loop of the next st (1 st
increased).
Sc2tog: [Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop] twice, yo hook and
pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 st decreased).

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit every round.
Chain (ch) Single crochet (sc)

NOTE
Ponchini is worked in-the-round, from the neck down in St st. Fringe is
applied to Lower edge.

HELPFUL
Place markers every 20 (24) sts around, to mark increase points.

PONCHINI
Using smaller needle, CO 100 (120) sts; join, being careful not to twist sts, pm for beg of round and every 20 (24) sts around – 5 sections.
Begin St st; work even for 2 rnds.
Inc Rnd: * Knit to marker, slip marker (sm), k1-f/b; rep from * around— 105 (125) sts.
Repeat last 3 rnds, increasing 5 sts every third rnd, until piece meas 2" from beg, end with Inc Rnd.
Change to larger needles; knit 1 rnd even.
Increase Rnd: Work as established.
Cont in St st, inc 5 sts EOR, until there are 42 (46) sts between markers—210 (230) sts total.
BO all sts loosely.

FINISHING
Using tn, weave in all ends.
Neck Trim: Using crochet hook, join yarn with a slip st to any st of neck edge; ch 1, work 1 row of sc evenly around neck edge, dec 10 (15) sts by sc2tog evenly around, end join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Fringe
Cut strands 18" long. Holding 2 strands together, fold fringe in half. Using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into any st at lower edge, pull through a loop [fold of strands], insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, working into every other stitch around entire lower edge.

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.

Potato Chip Scarf

A fun ruffle-ly scarf to dress up any outfit!

Materials:
4 balls yarn 143 yards/50 gr

Size 15 circular needles 24-32 inches

Pattern:

CO 200

Row 1: K

Row 2: KF&B each st (Knit in Front & Back)

Row 3-4 K

Row 5: KF&B each st

Row 6-7: K

Row 8: KF&B each st

Row 9: K

BO loosely

Which came first...the yarn or the coat?...

I have never gone into a yarn shop and have known exactly what yarn I was going to buy. I've always let the yarn "talk" to me. And from the yarn, projects evolve. And sometimes, after a project is completed, like a sweater or vest, I find I have nothing to wear with it, but eventually, without even thinking, I purchase a coat or a shirt that happens to go perfectly well with the knitted item.

Take in point the photos below:

I knit this scarf last year, because I loved the yarn; I just bought this coat a month ago and who knew????

So, in summary...go for the yarn, something will always match somewhere, at sometime!

Diamond Shaped Scarf

A diamond shaped scarf is quite versatile, you can wrap it around your neck or use it as a kerchief on your head.

Materials:
2 balls of novelty yarn 1.8 oz/50g= approx 165yds

size 11-13 needles

You will need 330yds of a yarn such as South West Trading Company's "Melody"

Gauge:
81/2 sts and 12 rows= 4" in Garter Stitch

Pattern:
The scarf is knit in a diamond shape by starting at one point.

CO 3 sts.

Bottom Half

Row 1: K1 inc1, K to end.

Rep Row 1 until 85 sts.

Top Half

Row 1: K2tog, K to end.

Rep Row 1 until 3 sts.

BO rem sts. Cut yarn and weave in ends.