Not Your Average Beret!

This hat will have heads turn and have other berets and beanies just plain jealous!

SIZE One Size

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
22"/56 cm circumference

MATERIALS
• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione TINKA 100% fine merino wool (1.75oz/50g; 108yds/100m) in color #10 ebony (A)
• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione NATASHA 38% wool, 33% acrylic, 24% alpaca, 5% nylon (1.75oz/50g; 38yds/35m) in color #03 ebony (B)
• One pair size 11 (8mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One pair size 15 (10mm) needles
• Yarn needle

GAUGE
12 sts and 15 rows = 4"/10 cm in k2, p3 rib using smaller needles and 2 strands of A held together 8 sts and 12 rows = 4"/10 cm in
Stockinette stitch using larger needles and B
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL TERMS
M1: Make 1 (inc) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole, [knit or purl as indicated by pattern st].

PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette stitch (St st)
P3, k2 rib (multiple of 5 sts)
Rev Stockinette stitch (Rev St st)
Purl on RS, knit on WS.

BRIM
Using larger needles and 2 strands of A held together, cast on 6 sts.

Shape Brim
Row 1 (RS): P4, k1, p1.
Row 2: Slip 1, M1, p1, k4 – 7 sts.
Row 3: Slip 1, p3, k2, p1.
Row 4: Slip 1, M1, p2, k4 – 8 sts.
Row 5: Slip 1, p3, k2, p2.
Row 6: Slip 1, M1, k1, p2, k4 – 9 sts.
Row 7: Slip 1, p3, k2, p3.
Row 8: Slip 1, M1, k2, p2, k4 – 10 sts.
Row 9: Slip 1, p3, k2, p4.
Row 10: Slip 1, M1, k3, p2, k4 – 11 sts.
Row 11: Slip 1, p3, k2, p3, k1, p1.
Row 12: Slip 1, M1, p1, k3, p2, k4 – 12 sts.
Row 13: Slip 1, [p3, k2] twice, p1.
Row 14: Slip 1, M1, p2, k3, p2, k4 – 13 sts.
Row 15: Slip 1, [p3, k2] twice, p2.
Row 16: Slip 1, M1, k1, p2, k3, p2, k4 – 14 sts.
Row 17: Slip 1, [p3, k2] twice, p3.
Row 18: Slip 1, M1, k2, p2, k3, p2, k4 – 15 sts.
Row 19: Slip 1, [p3, k2] twice, p4.
Row 20: Slip 1, M1, [k3, p2] twice, k4 – 16 sts.
Row 21: Slip 1, [p3, k2] twice, p3, k1, p1.
Row 22: Slip 1, M1, p1, [k3, p2] twice, k4 – 17 sts.
Row 23: Slip 1, [p3, k2] 3 times, p1.
Row 24: Slip 1, M1, [p2, k3] 3 times, k1 – 18 sts.
Row 25: Slip 1, [p3, k2] 3 times, p2.
Row 26: Slip 1, M1, k1, [p2, k3] 3 times, k1 – 19 sts.
Row 27: Slip 1, [p3, k2] 3 times, p3.
Row 28: Slip 1, M1, k2, [p2, k3] 3 times, k1 – 20 sts.
Row 29: Slip 1, [p3, k2] 3 times, p4.
Row 30: Slip 1, [k3, p2] 3 times, k4.
Rep Rows 29 and 30 until piece measures 14 1/2" from beginning, end
with a RS row.

Shape Brim
(WS) Dec 1 st this row, then every other row 13 times, as follows: P2tog, work to end – 6 sts rem. Bind off in rib.

CROWN
With RS of BRIM facing, using smaller needles and 2 strands of A held together, pick up and knit 58 sts along left-hand (shaped) edge of BRIM. Purl 1 row.
(RS) Change to larger needles, B, and Rev St st; work even for 5 rows.

Shape Crown
Dec Row 1 (WS): K1, *k2tog, k2; rep from * to last st, k1 – 44 sts rem. Work even for 3 rows.
Dec Row 2 (WS): K1, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last st, k1 – 30 sts rem. Work even for 3 rows.
Dec Row 3 (WS): K1, *k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1 – 16 sts rem. Work even for 1 row.
Dec Row 4 (WS): *K2tog; rep from * to end – 8 sts rem. Break yarn, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off. Sew back seam.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Happy Thanksgiving! Ready! Set! Make Gifts!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! OK...you cooked, you cleaned, you ate...now it's time to get your gift making in full gear! And if you don't make the gift...make the bag it comes in!


SIZES
S (M, L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Small: 4 x 6 1/4"/10 x 16cm
Medium: 7 1/2 x 10"/19 x 25.5cm
Large: 8 1/2 x 11"/21.5 x 28 cm

MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft Party (99% Acrylic/1% Polyester, 164 yd/150m, 3 oz/85g): 3 oz(A), 2 oz (B), 1 oz (C)



Shown in: #0005 Royal Sparkle (A); #0006 Purple Sparkle (B);
#0003 Spring Sparkle (C)
Note: Yarn quantities are sufficient to make all three bags.
One circular needle, size US 9 (5.5mm), 20"/50cm or 24"/60cm long, or size to obtain gauge 23"/58.5cm sage green organdy ribbon (for small bag)—3/8"/10mm 32"/81.5cm cream organdy ribbon (for medium bag)—7/8"/22mm 1yd//91.5cm cream wired organdy ribbon (for large bag)—7/8"/22mm
Yarn needle.

GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project.

SPECIAL STITCH
k1-f/b: Knit 1 front and back – Knit next st, then knit it through the back loop. (1 st increased)

GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project
NOTE
Circular needle is needed to accommodate large number of stitches
in ruffle. Work back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles.

SMALL BAG
With C, cast on 30 sts.
Row 1 (WS): K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 5"/12.5cm from beginning, end
with a WS row.
Eyelet Row (RS): K2, *yo, k2tog, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1—9 eyelets.
Ruffle
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: K1-f/b in each st across—60 sts.
Row 3: Purl.
Rows 4 and 5: Knit.
Bind off in knit. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew side and
bottom seam.

Finishing
Block if desired. Fold piece in half with WS together, bringing side edges together. Sew side and bottom seam. Using yarn needle,
weave in all ends. Weave the 23"/58.5cm ribbon through the eyelet
row, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow and trim ends.

MEDIUM BAG
With B, cast on 50 sts.
Beginning with a WS row (purl row), work in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 1/2"/21.5cm from beginning, end with a WS row.
Eyelet Row (RS): K2, *yo, k2tog, k1; repeat from * to end of row—
16 eyelets.
Ruffle
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: K1-f/b in each st across—100 sts.
Row 3: Purl.
Rows 4-8: Knit.
Bind off in knit. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew side and bottom seam.

Finishing
Block if desired. Fold piece in half with WS together, bringing side edges together. Sew side and bottom seam. Using yarn needle,
weave in all ends. Weave the 32"/81.5cm ribbon through the eyelet
row, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow and trim ends.

LARGE BAG
With A, cast on 76 sts.
Row 1 (RS): *k2, p1; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: P1, *k2, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 9 1/2"/24cm from beginning, end with a WS row.
Eyelet Row (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog, k1; repeat from * to end of row—
25 eyelets.
Ruffle
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: K1-f/b in each st across—152 sts.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: Purl.
Rows 6–8: Knit.
Bind off in knit. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew side and bottom seam.

Finishing
Block if desired. Fold piece in half with WS together, bringing side edges together. Sew side and bottom seam. Using yarn needle,
weave in all ends. Weave the 1yd/91.5cm ribbon through the eyelet
row, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow and trim ends.

Surplus Blanket Coat

Everyone is talking about going green and recycling...well, with this pattern you can do both!

Surplus is created from an army surplus woven and felted woolen blanket. It's trimmed it all around with Ultra Alpaca in a simple blanket stitch and then a crocheted edging of Memoirs. Simply cut slits for the armholes and attach sleeves knit in Trilogy and voila, you have an ultra stylish wrap blanket coat. It's perfect travel outerwear for the cold winter months.

SIZES
Directions are for women’s size Small/Medium. Changes for size Large/X-Large are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 70” around x 60” long (20” above sleeves turns back for cuff)

MATERIALS
6(7) Hanks BERROCO TRILOGY (50 grs), #7620 Perthshire Green
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 grs), #6277 Peat Mix
1 Hank BERROCO MEMOIRS (50 grs), #7704 Zola
One 60” x 70” olive drab felted woolen army surplus blanket or blanket cut to size
Straight knitting needles, size 9 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 6.00 mm (J)
Metal yarn needle with point

GAUGE
17 sts = 4”; 18 rows = 4” in Rib Pat on size 9 needles TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SLEEVES (Worked from the top down - Make 2)
With straight needles, using Trilogy, cast on 70(84) sts.
Row 1 (RS): * K1, p1, rep from * across.
Row 2: Purl. Rep these 2 rows for Rib Pat. Work even in Rib Pat until for 1”, end on WS. Dec 1 st each end of next row, then every 1 (3/4)” 16(23) times more – 36 sts.
Work even until sleeve measures 20” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg and end of last row for beg of cuffs.
Cuff: Inc Row 1 (RS): * K1, M1k, k1, p1, M1p, p1, rep from * across – 54 sts.
Next Row (WS): * K3, p3, rep from * across. Rep this row until cuff measures 2 1/2” above markers, end on WS.
Inc Row 2 (RS): * K2, M1k, k1, p2, M1p, p1, rep from * across – 72 sts.
Next row (WS): * K4, p4, rep from * across. Rep this row until cuff measures 3 1/2”above markers, end on WS. Bind off.

FINISHING
Thread yarn needle with 1 strand of Ultra Alpaca and knot end. Work around entire perimeter of blanket using Blanket St. With crochet hook, join Memoirs in any st, then work in Reverse Sc around entire perimeter of blanket, working 1 sc in each Blanket St. Lay blanket out flat and measure down 20” from one short end and mark each side edge. Measure 26(25)” in from each side edge marker and mark for top of sleeves.
Measure down 8(10)” from first set of side edge markers and mark each side edge.
Measure 24(22)” in from each side edge marker and mark for bottom of sleeves. With sharp scissors, cut an 8(10)” long slit between sleeve markers on each side. With yarn needle and Ultra Alpaca, work in Blanket St around each armhole slit. Sew sleeve seams from cast-on edge to cuff markers, leaving lower edges of cuffs open. Sew caston edge of sleeves to Blanket St around each slit with sleeve seams at bottom edges.

Shoulder Shawl

What a great little shawl for your holiday dresses! Try a metallic yarn or add a sequin yarn to this knit to give it some sparkle!

YARN
Naturally Caron.com Spa (75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo; 3oz/85g, 251yds/230m): Color #00042 Coral Lipstick, 6oz/170g
One U.S. size 6 (4mm), 24”/61cm or 29"/73.5 cm circular needle or size to obtain gauge

SIZE One size

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 19”/48.5cm deep x 48”/122cm wide

GAUGE
On Stockinette st, 23 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm.

NOTES
Due to the elasticity of the pattern stitch, gauge is measured over Stockinette stitch.
Due to the difficulty in measuring the shawl while on the needles, size is determined by the number of stitches.
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. However be sure to work back and forth on circular needle and do not join.

SHAWL
CO 7 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2 (RS): K3, yo, k1, yo, k3—9 sts.
Row 3 and all odd numbered rows (WS): K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: K3, yo, k3, yo, k3—11 sts.
Row 6: K3, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k1, yo, k3—13 sts.
Row 8: K3, yo, k2, yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k2, yo, k3—15 sts.
Row 10: K3, yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k3, yo, k3—17 sts.
Row 12: K3, yo, k4, yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k4, yo, k3—19 sts.
Row 14: K3, yo, k1, *yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, yo, k3—21 sts.
Row 16: K3, yo, k2, *yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, yo, k3—23 sts.
Row 18: K3, yo, k3, *yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, yo, k3—25 sts.
Row 20: K3, yo, k4, *yo, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yo, k1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3, yo, k3—27 sts.
Rep Rows 14-21 for patt until there are 179 sts on needle, ending with Row 21.
Knit next row loosely and BO all sts.

FINISHING
Block shawl to measurements. Weave in ends.

Twin Rib Cowl

It's a scarf...no it's a cowl...no it's a hood...wait, it's all three and so easy to knit!

Yarn: Cascade Cash Vero, 2 skeins.
Needles: Circular, US size 7; circular or straight, US size 15.

Gauge: 4 stitches = 1 inch in Stockinette stitch.

Size: One size fits most women.
Finished circumference (unstretched): 17½ inches.
Finished length (unstretched): 14½ inches.

Pattern
Round 1: *K3, p3; rep fr * to end.
Round 2: *K1, p1; rep fr * to end.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 for 11 inches (or longer, if desired).

Instructions
Cast on 84 stitches on size 7 circular needles, place marker to note beginning of round, and join, keeping stitches untwisted. Work first 6 rounds in border pattern.
Work body in pattern stitch (for 11 inches). Work last 6 rounds in border pattern.
Bind off loosely with size 15 needles. (This bound-off edge is the bottom of the cowl.)

Border Pattern (1x1 Rib)
Round 1: *K1, p1; rep fr * to end. Work a total of 6 rounds in border.

Chunky Yarn Knit Cuffs

These cuffs are jiffy quick and they make great gifts!


SIZE: One Size
About 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) circumference. Cuff will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

MATERIALS
• 640-106 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Sky Blue 1 Ball
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
About 9 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row). 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.

CUFF (make 2)
Cast on 15 stitches.
Work in Garter stitch (knit every stitch on every row) until piece measures about 8 1/2 in. (22 cm) from beginning.
Bind off, leaving a long yarn tail.

FINISHING
Fold knit piece in half. Thread yarn tail into blunt needle. Sew sides of Cuff together for about 2 in. (5 cm). Leave next 1 in. (2.5 cm) unsewn for thumb opening, then seam remainder of sides.

Cabled Shrug

If I can learn cabling so can you...what a pretty way to show off a great cabling project...You can wear this so many ways!Finished size
16" (40.5 cm) wide and 54" (137 cm) long.

Yarn
Worsted (Medium #4). Shown here: Classic Elite Lush (50% angora,
50% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): Princess Pink #4489, 8 skeins.
needles
U.S. size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
notions
Stitch markers (m); twelve removable markers; cable needle (cn); size G/6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; twelve ½" (1.3 cm) buttons.

Gauge
38-st cabled center panel = 5¼" (13 cm).
19 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in scattered seed patt.

Stitch guide
2/2rC (2 over 2 right cross): Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back of work, k2, k2 from cn.
4/4lC (4 over 4 left cross): Sl 4 sts to cn and hold in front of work, k4, k4 from cn.
4/4rC (4 over 4 right cross): Sl 4 sts to cn and hold in back of work, k4, k4 from cn.
M1lP (make one left purlwise): With left needle, pick up strand
between last st worked and first st on left needle from front to back and purl into back of the lifted loop—1 st inc’d.
M1rP (make one right purlwise): With left needle, pick up strand
between last st worked and first st on left needle from back to front and purl into front of the lifted loop—1 st inc’d.
M2P (make two purlwise): With left needle, pick up strand between last st worked and first st on left needle from in front to back and purl into back and front of the lifted loop—2 sts inc’d.

shrug
CO 86 sts.
Row 1: (RS) Work Right-Side Panel chart over first 24 sts, place marker (pm), work Center Cable Panel chart over next 38 sts, pm, work Left-Side Panel chart over last 24 sts.
Continue working respective patterns until piece measures 54" (137 cm) or desired length, ending after Row 43 of Central Cable Panel chart. BO in patt.

Finishing
Block piece to measurements. Weave in ends.
With crochet hook and RS facing, sc evenly around all edges,working ch 2 at corners, join with slip st to first sc. Using removable markers, mark for 4 buttons spaced 3" (7.5 cm) apart at one short end, mark for 4 buttons spaced 3" (7.5 cm) from end and 3" (7.5 cm) apart at lower left end of long edge, mark for 4 buttons spaced 3" (7.5 cm) from end and 3" (7.5 cm) apart at upper right end of
long edge (see diagram).
Next sc row: Ch 1 and turn, sc in each sc and work 3 sc in each ch-2 corner space, work buttonhole loops of (sc, ch 5, sc) all in each sc on edge opposite buttons, join with slip st to first sc.
Next sc row: Ch 1 and turn, sc in each sc and work 5 sc in each ch-5 buttonhole loop, join with slip st to first sc, fasten and end off.
Attach buttons at marked places.

Ripple Scarf

This scarf is oh-so soft, ultra feminine, yet it will keep you warm even on the snowiest day!


MEASUREMENTS
Approx 6 x 60 ins [15 x 152.5 cm].

MATERIALS
Bernat® Harmony (100 g/3.5 oz; 169 m/184yds) 05732 (Ultra Pink) 2 balls
Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.


GAUGE
15 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 28 sts.
1st and 2nd rows: *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd row: P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2. P1.
4th row: K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1.
5th and 6th rows: *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
7th row: K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1.
8th row: P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2. P1.
9th and 10th rows: *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
11th row: K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1.
12th row: P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2. P1.
13th and 14th rows: *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
15th row: P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2. P1.
16th row: K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1.
These 16 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 60 ins [152.5 cm].

Cast off in pat.

My New Favorite Knitting Book

My new favorite knitting book is:
Cowlgirls by Cathy Carron

And I've already knit a pattern from the book! I want to knit them all!

Multi-Purpose Striped Wrap/ Cowl

This striped wrap is extremely versatile, just button up one day, and wrap the next.


SIZE One Size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
17"/43 cm wide x 48"/122 cm long

MATERIALS
• 3 balls S. Charles Collezione TINKA 100% fine merino wool (1.75oz/50g; 108yds/100m) in color #10 ebony (A)
• 1 ball EACH in color #07 raisin (B), #08 plum (C), and #01 (brown sugar) (D)
• One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Crochet hook size H-8 (5mm)
• Three buttons, ¾"/20 mm diameter
• Yarn needle
GAUGE
18 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10 cm in Slip Stitch

Pattern
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE SPECIAL TERMS
Yf: Yarn forward – bring yarn to front.
Yb: Yarn back – bring yarn to back.

PATTERN STITCHES
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch Pattern (multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yf, slip 1, yb, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, *k1, yf, slip 1, yb; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Slip Stitch Pattern.

Stripe Pattern
Working in Slip Stitch Pattern, *work 4 rows each in A, B, A, C, A, D; rep from * for Stripe Pattern.

NOTE: When A is not in use, do not break off yarn; carry strand up outside edge on RS rows.
However, when you have completed a 4-row stripe in B, C, or D, break off yarn at end of stripe.

WRAP
Using A, cast on 72 sts. Beg Slip Stitch Pat; work even until piece measures approx. 48" from beg, end with 4 rows in A. Bind off knitwise.

FINISHING
Block piece to measurements.

TO WEAR AS A COWL
With WS facing, sew cast-on and bound-off edges of piece together. Weave in ends.

TO WEAR AS A WRAP
Button Loops
With RS facing, using crochet hook and A, join yarn at cast-on edge, along righthand (long) edge of piece. Work 2 sc, ch 4, [work 10 sc along edge, ch 4] twice. Join with slip st to edge. Fasten
off. Sew 3 buttons to opposite end of same long edge as Button Loops, opposite Button Loops. Weave in ends.

Flirty Girl Ruffled Shawl

Be a Flirty Girl with this adorable ruffled shawl! this new yarn is to die for. Check it out at your favorite yarn shop!

One Size
KNIT MEASUREMENTS
18½“/47cm long x 36“/91.5cm wide

MATERIALS
1 ball Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR 70%
cashmere, 30% schappe silk (0.88oz/25g;
330yds/300m) in color #45 lipstick red (A)
1 hank Filatura Di Crosa OPERADARTE
39% wool, 39% acrylic, 13% polyamide,
9% kid mohair (1.75oz/50g; 44yds/40m) in
color #10 ruby (B)
One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 24”
long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle, to weave in ends

GAUGE
22 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch with Superior(A)
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Knit on RS, purl on WS.
Garter Stitch (Garter st)
Knit every row.

WORKING WITH OPERADARTE
OPERADARTE is a ribbon yarn with black (or white) mohair picot along one edge and square eyelets along the opposite edge. While it can be knitted alone, it is more frequently used as a carry-along yarn to create dramatic ruffles on a garment or accessories knit from a classic yarn.
To add a ruffle, simply pick up Operadarte [with 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 OTHER square eyelet on the Operadarte (or as indicated in the pattern).
NOTE: Piece is knit on circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches.

SHAWL
With A, cast on 273 sts.
Purl one row.
NOTE: For a smooth finished edge, join B at the beg of each Ruffle Row by folding the end of B under and inserting the tip of the needle through the first and second eyelets for the first st. Knit the row as directed until the last st, cut B, leaving 3
eyelets intact, fold B under, inserting the tip of the needle into the 2nd and last eyelets to end row.
* Ruffle Row (RS) With A and B, knit every st, picking up every other eyelet on B, and working together with A. Cut off B.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3. **
Dec Row 1 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k10] 7 times, [k2tog, k9] 10 times, [k2tog, k10] 6 times, k2tog, k2 – 249 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 2 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 2 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k9] 6 times, [k2tog, k8] 11 times, [k2tog, k9] 6 times, k2tog, k2 – 225 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 6 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 3 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k8] 6 times, [k2tog, k7] 12 times, [k2tog, k8] 5 times, k2tog, k2 – 201 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 4 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k7] 5 times, [k2tog, k6] 13 times, [k2tog, k7] 5 times, k2tog, k2 – 177 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 6 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 5 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k6] 5 times, [k2tog, k5] 14 times, [k2tog, k6] 4 times, k2tog, k2 – 153 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 6 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k5] 4 times, [k2tog, k4] 15 times, [k2tog, k5] 4 times, k2tog, k2 – 129 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 7 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k4] 4 times, [k2tog, k3] 16 times, [k2tog, k4] 3 times, k2tog, k2 – 105 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 8 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k3] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 17 times, [k2tog, k3] 3 times, k2tog, k2 – 81 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 9 (RS) K3, [k2tog, K2] 3 times, [k2tog, k1] 18 times, [k2tog, k2] 2 times, k2tog, k2 – 57 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 10 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, [k2tog] 19 times, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, k2tog, k2 – 33 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 4 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 11 (RS) K3, [k2tog] 14 times, k2 – 19 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 2 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 12 (RS) K3, [k2tog] 7 times, k2 – 12 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Dec Row 13 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, k3 – 10 sts rem.
(WS) K3, p2, fold in half and bind off rem sts using 3-needle bind off method.
Weave in ends.

Shaggy Bag!

Winter Blues? Already? Knit up a little fun...this cute bag will brighten even the cloudest days!


One Size

SIZE
Approximately 12” wide x 8” high (Not including handles)

MATERIALS
3 Balls BERROCO ZODIAC (50 grs), #9629 Aquarius (MC)
1 Ball BERROCO TUTU (50 grs), #5797 Flip Flops (CC)
Straight knitting needles, size 15 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Two 12” wide wooden handles
3 St holders

GAUGE
12 sts = 4” in St st with 2 strands MC held tog on size 15 needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH
Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS): With 2 strands MC held tog, knit.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: With 2 strands MC held tog, purl.
Row 7 (RS): With 1 strand CC, purl.
Row 8: With 1 strand CC, knit.
Rep these 8 rows for Pat St.

BAG
3 Top Tabs: With straight needles, using 2 strands MC held tog, cast on 6 sts. Work even in St st for 3 rows, end on RS. Sl sts to holder. With straight needles, using 2 strands MC held tog, cast on 26 sts. Work even in St st for 3 rows, end on RS. Sl sts to
holder. With straight needles, using 2 strands MC held tog, cast on 6 sts. Work even in St st for 3 rows, end on RS.
Joining Row (WS): P6 sts on needle, cast on 4 sts, p26 sts from holder, cast on 4 sts, p6 sts from holder – 46 sts. Beg with Row 5, work even in Pat St until piece measures approximately 16” above joining row, end on WS with Row 2 of Pat St.

3 Top Tabs: Dividing Row (RS): With 2 strands MC held tog, k6, sl remaining sts to holder – 6 sts. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 3 rows, end on WS. Bind off.

With RS facing, sl 40 sts from holder to straight needle, join 2 strands MC held tog and bind off 4 sts, k until there are 26 sts on RH needle, sl remaining sts onto holder. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 3 rows, end on WS. Bind off. With RS facing, sl 10 sts from holder to straight needle, join 2 strands MC held tog and bind off 4 sts, k to end – 6 sts. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 3 rows, end on WS. Bind off.

FINISHING
Fold bag in half with top tabs together. Sew side seams. Fold tabs on one side around handle and sew to inside. Repeat on the other side.

Autumn Leaves that Keep You Warm & Toasty!

This blanket is elegant and fun to knit. You could even knit it in Cotton- Ease for a summer throw!

SIZE: One Size
About 48 x 68 in. (122 x 172.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 450-099 Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn: Fisherman
15 Balls
• Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 10 (6 mm), 29 in. (73.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
1 Square = 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (18.5 x 18.5 cm). 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:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle.
Knit this new stitch through the back loop.

SQUARE (make 48)
Beginning in one corner, with straight needles, cast on 1 st.
Row 1 (RS): Work (k1, yo, k 1) in front lp of the 1 st - 3 sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: P3.
Row 3: P1, M1, k1, M1, p1 - 5 sts at the end of this row.
Row 4: K1, M1, p2, (p in front lp, then k in back lp) of next st, k1 - 7 sts at the end of this row.
Row 5: P2, (k1, yo) twice, k1, p2 - 9 sts at the end of this row.
Row 6: K1, M1, k1, p5, k1, M1, k1 - 11 sts at the end of this row.
Row 7: P3, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3 - 13 sts at the end of this row.
Row 8: K1, M1, k2, p7, k2, M1, k1 - 15 sts at the end of this row.
Row 9: P4, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p4 - 17 sts at the end of this row.
Row 10: K1, M1, k3, p9, k3, M1, k1 - 19 sts at the end of this row. Row 11: P1, k1, p3, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, k1, p1 - 17 sts at the end of this row.
Row 12: K1, M1, p1, k3, p7, k3, (p in front lp, then k in back lp) of next st, k1 - 19 sts at the end of this row.
Row 13: P2, M1, k1, M1, p3, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, M1, k1, M1, p2 - 21 sts at the end of this row.
Row 14 and all even-numbered rows through Row 30: K1, M1, k the knit sts and p the purl sts and all yo's and M1's to last st, M1, k1.
Row 15: P3, k1, (yo, k1) twice, p3, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p3, (k1, yo) twice, k1, p3 - 25 sts at the end of this row.
Row 17: P4, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p3, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p4 - 29 sts at the end of this row.
Row 19: P5, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p7, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p5 - 35 sts at the end of this row.
Row 21: P2, k1, p3, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, k1, p3, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, k1, p2 - 33 sts at the end of this row.
Row 23: P3, M1, k1, M1, p3, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, M1, k1, M1, p3, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, M1, k1, M1, p3 - 37 sts at the end
of this row.
Row 25: P4, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p3) twice, (k1, yo) twice, k1, p4 - 41 sts at the end of this row.
Row 27: P5, (k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p3) twice, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p5 - 45 sts at the end of this row.
Row 29: P6, (k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p7) twice, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p6 - 53 sts at the end of this row.
Row 31: P1, p2tog, p4, (k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, k1, p3) twice, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p4, p2tog, p1 - 47 sts at the end of this row.
Row 32 and all remaining even-numbered rows: K the knit sts, p the purl sts and all yo's and M1's.
Row 33: P1, p2tog, p3, (k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, M1, k1, M1, p3) twice, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, p2tog, p1 - 43 sts at the end of this row.
Row 35: P1, p2tog, p2, (k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3) twice, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p2, p2tog, p1 - 39 sts at the end of this row.
Row 37: P1, p2tog, p1, (sl 2, k1, p2sso, p3, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3) twice, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p1, p2tog, p1 - 35 sts at the end of this row.
Row 39: P1, p2tog, p4, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p7, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p4, p2tog, p1 - 37 sts at the end of this row.
Row 41: P1, p2tog, p3, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, k1, p3, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p3, p2tog, p1 - 31 sts at the end of this row.
Row 43: P1, p2tog, p2, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p3, M1, k1, M1, p3, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p2, p2tog, p1 - 27 sts at the end of this row.
Row 45: P1, p2tog, p1, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p3, k1, (yo, k1) twice, p3, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p1, p2tog, p1 - 23 sts at the end of this row.
Row 47: P1, p2tog, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p3, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p2tog, p1 - 19 sts at the end of this row.
Row 49: P1, p2tog, p3, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p3, p2tog, p1.
Row 51: P1, p2tog, p2, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, p2, p2tog, p1 - 15 sts at the end of this row.
Row 53: P1, p2tog, p1, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p1, p2tog, p1 - 11 sts at the end of this row.
Row 55: P1, p2tog, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k1, p2tog, p1 - 7 sts at the end of this row.
Row 57: P2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p2 - 5 sts at the end of this row.
Row 59: P1, p3tog, p1 - 3 sts at the end of this row.
Row 61: P3tog - 1 st at the end of this row.
Fasten off.

BLOCK (make 12)
With cast-on corners touching at center of Block, sew 4 Squares tog to form a 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (37 x 37 cm) Block (leaves radiate
from center out to corners of Block).

FINISHING
Sew Blocks tog to form a rectangle, 3 blocks by 4 blocks.

Border
From RS with circular needle, pick up and k180 sts (30 sts across each Square) across one short edge of rectangle.
Next (Inc) Row: K1, M1, knit across to last 2 sts, M1, k1 - 182 sts at end of this row.
Rep last row 15 more times - 212 sts when all incs complete.
Bind off.
Rep on other short edge. Work in same way, picking up 240 sts, along each long edge. Sew edges of border tog.
Weave in ends.

Soft and Silky Cowl

Not all cowls need to be chunky and bulky...this cowl pattern is soft and light and is knitted with beautiful yarn.


YARN
Rowan Classic Pure Silk DK 4 x 50gm
(photographed in Sheen 164)
OR
Rowan Classic Baby Alpaca DK 4 x 50gm

NEEDLES
4mm (no 8) (US 6) circular needle

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

COWL
Using 4mm (US 6) circular needle cast on 144 sts.
Working in rounds throughout, cont as follows:
Round 1 (RS): *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
This round forms rib.
Work in rib for a further 7 rounds.

Round 9 (RS): Knit.
This round forms st st.
Cont in st st until snood meas 40 cm from cast-on edge.
Now work in rib for 7 rounds.
Cast off in rib.

FINISHING
Press.