Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Ribbon Yarn is the Big Trend!
The Austin Yarn Crawl proved how big the Ribbon Yarn Trend is...
Here are a few examples of the new yarns available in the yarn shops:
(Don't tell my friends about these...a few of these are their Christmas presents!...
the yarns include :
tutu by Crystal Palace Yarns
marina glitz by Rozetti yarns
Using size 9 needles, cast on 6 or 8 or whatever width you would like to have your scarf and follow each of the yarn directions for picking up the stitches and just knit.
Here are a few examples of the new yarns available in the yarn shops:
(Don't tell my friends about these...a few of these are their Christmas presents!...
tutu by Crystal Palace Yarns
marina glitz by Rozetti yarns
Using size 9 needles, cast on 6 or 8 or whatever width you would like to have your scarf and follow each of the yarn directions for picking up the stitches and just knit.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The 2011 Austin Yarn Crawl
Once again the 2011 Austin Yarn Crawl was a jam-packed weekend of shops, yarns and goodies for all! making friends...checking out the fiber trends....(ribbon yarns are huge!)
I even won a complete sweater kit! Thanks, Yarnivore!
I even won a complete sweater kit! Thanks, Yarnivore!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Pullover Cowl Neck Shrug
A new take on a shrug...a pullover cowl neck makes this shrug unique and interesting. This Tahki Yarns pattern is easy and quick. Dress up a tunic length t-shirt and add a pair of straight leg jeans or jeggings!
SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL)
MATERIALS
7 (7, 8, 8) skeins Tahki Yarns RIO, 50% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 15%
silk (1.75oz/50g; 87yds/80m) in color #02 driftwood
One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 40 (44, 48, 54)”/101.5 (112, 122, 137) cm
Length 9½ (10, 12, 13)”/24 (25.5,30.5, 33) cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in
Garter Stitch TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
K1-f/b Knit 1 front and back (inc) – Knit next st, then knit it tbl.
K2tog Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
Ssk Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to right-hand needle, return the sts to left-hand needle in the turned position and knit them together through the back loops.
PATTERN STITCHES
Garter stitch (Garter st) Knit every row.
Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.
BACK
Cast on 70 (78, 86, 94) sts.
Work in garter st for 2 (2, 3, 3)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Decrease Row (RS) K3, ssk, knit to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.
Keeping first and last 3 sts in St st, repeat Decease Row every other row 27 (30, 34, 37) more times – 14 (16, 16, 18) sts.
Bind off.
FRONT
Work as for BACK until piece measures 7½ (8, 10,
11)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Mark center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts for Neck.
Work to marked center sts, join second ball of yarn and bind off center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts, work to end of row.
Working both sides at same time with separate balls of yarn and continuing to work Raglan decreases as established, dec 1 st from each neck edge every other row 4 times.
Continue to work Raglan decreases as established.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Cast on 40 (44, 48, 50) sts.
Work in garter st, dec 1 st each side every 4th row 14 (15, 17, 18) times – 12 (14, 14, 14) sts.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew Raglan seams.
Sew side seams.
COLLAR
Cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Working in garter st, k2tog, knit to last st,
k1-f/b in last st – 40 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 37 (38, 39,
40)” from beg.
Bind off.
Sew cast-on and bind-off edges of COLLAR together.
Sew edge of COLLAR around Neck, placing seam at center of BACK Neck.
Weave in ends.
SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL)
MATERIALS
7 (7, 8, 8) skeins Tahki Yarns RIO, 50% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 15%
silk (1.75oz/50g; 87yds/80m) in color #02 driftwood
One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 40 (44, 48, 54)”/101.5 (112, 122, 137) cm
Length 9½ (10, 12, 13)”/24 (25.5,30.5, 33) cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in
Garter Stitch TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
K1-f/b Knit 1 front and back (inc) – Knit next st, then knit it tbl.
K2tog Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
Ssk Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to right-hand needle, return the sts to left-hand needle in the turned position and knit them together through the back loops.
PATTERN STITCHES
Garter stitch (Garter st) Knit every row.
Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.
BACK
Cast on 70 (78, 86, 94) sts.
Work in garter st for 2 (2, 3, 3)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Decrease Row (RS) K3, ssk, knit to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.
Keeping first and last 3 sts in St st, repeat Decease Row every other row 27 (30, 34, 37) more times – 14 (16, 16, 18) sts.
Bind off.
FRONT
Work as for BACK until piece measures 7½ (8, 10,
11)”, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Mark center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts for Neck.
Work to marked center sts, join second ball of yarn and bind off center 6 (8, 8, 10) sts, work to end of row.
Working both sides at same time with separate balls of yarn and continuing to work Raglan decreases as established, dec 1 st from each neck edge every other row 4 times.
Continue to work Raglan decreases as established.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Cast on 40 (44, 48, 50) sts.
Work in garter st, dec 1 st each side every 4th row 14 (15, 17, 18) times – 12 (14, 14, 14) sts.
Bind off.
Block pieces to measurements. Sew Raglan seams.
Sew side seams.
COLLAR
Cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Working in garter st, k2tog, knit to last st,
k1-f/b in last st – 40 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 37 (38, 39,
40)” from beg.
Bind off.
Sew cast-on and bind-off edges of COLLAR together.
Sew edge of COLLAR around Neck, placing seam at center of BACK Neck.
Weave in ends.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Multi-Color Yummy Wrap
BEAUTIFUL! This wrap designed by Kaffe Fassett is absolutely lovely. Enjoy the colors and texture of this Rowan Yarn!
YARN
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
A Hurricane 632 1 x 25 g
B Smoke 605 1 x 25 g
C Dewberry 600 1 x 25 g
D Marmalade 596 1 x 25 g
E Blood 627 1 x 25 g
F Liqueur 595 1 x 25 g
G Anthracite 639 1 x 25 g
H Forest Green 651 1 x 25 g
I Fern 629 1 x 25 g
J Splendour 579 1 x 25 g
K Blackcurrant 641 2 x 25 g
L Trance 582 1 x 25 g
NEEDLES
1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles
TENSION
18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 5mm (US 8)
needles.
FINISHED SIZE
Completed wrap measures 249 cm (98 ins) long and 41 cm (16 ins) wide.
WRAP
Using 5mm (US 8) needles and yarn K cast on 73 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
These 2 rows form moss st.
Work in moss st for a further 3 rows, ending with WS facing for next row.
Row 6 (WS): Moss st 5 sts and slip these sts onto a holder for second
side border, M1, moss st 63 sts, M1, moss st rem 5 sts and slip these
last 5 sts onto another holder for first side border.
Do NOT break yarn but set aside this ball of yarn for side border.
Rejoin yarn A to centre 65 sts with RS facing and, beg with a K row and joining in and breaking off colors as required, now work in st st
in stripes as folls:
Rows 1 to 6: Using yarn A.
Row 7: Using yarn B.
Rows 8 and 9: Using yarn A.
Rows 10 and 11: Using yarn B.
Rows 12 and 13: Using yarn A.
Rows 14 to 19: Using yarn B.
Row 20: Using yarn C.
Rows 21 and 22: Using yarn B.
Rows 23 and 24: Using yarn C.
Row 25: Using yarn B.
Rows 26 to 31: Using yarn C.
Row 32: Using yarn D.
Rows 33 and 34: Using yarn C.
Rows 35 and 36: Using yarn D.
Row 37: Using yarn C.
Rows 38 to 43: Using yarn D.
Row 44: Using yarn E.
Rows 45 and 46: Using yarn D.
Rows 47 and 48: Using yarn E.
Row 49: Using yarn D.
Rows 50 to 55: Using yarn E.
Row 56: Using yarn F.
Rows 57 and 58: Using yarn E.
Rows 59 and 60: Using yarn F.
Row 61: Using yarn E.
Rows 62 to 67: Using yarn F.
Row 68: Using yarn G.
Rows 69 and 70: Using yarn F.
Rows 71 and 72: Using yarn G.
Row 73: Using yarn F.
Rows 74 to 79: Using yarn G.
Row 80: Using yarn H.
Rows 81 and 82: Using yarn G.
Rows 83 and 84: Using yarn H.
Row 85: Using yarn G.
Rows 86 to 91: Using yarn H.
Row 92: Using yarn I.
Rows 93 and 94: Using yarn H.
Rows 95 and 96: Using yarn I.
Row 97: Using yarn H.
Rows 98 to 103: Using yarn I.
Row 104: Using yarn J.
Rows 105 and 106: Using yarn I.
Rows 107 and 108: Using yarn J.
Row 109: Using yarn I.
Rows 110 to 115: Using yarn J.
Row 116: Using yarn K.
Rows 117 and 118: Using yarn J.
Rows 119 and 120: Using yarn K.
Row 121: Using yarn J.
Rows 122 to 127: Using yarn K.
Row 128: Using yarn F.
Rows 129 and 130: Using yarn K.
Rows 131 and 132: Using yarn F.
Row 133: Using yarn K.
Rows 134 to 139: Using yarn F.
Row 140: Using yarn A.
Rows 141 and 142: Using yarn F.
Rows 143 and 144: Using yarn A.
Row 145: Using yarn F.
Rows 146 to 151: Using yarn A.
Row 152: Using yarn L.
Rows 153 and 154: Using yarn A.
Rows 155 and 156: Using yarn L.
Row 157: Using yarn A.
Rows 158 to 163: Using yarn L.
Row 164: Using yarn C.
Rows 165 and 166: Using yarn L.
Rows 167 and 168: Using yarn C.
Row 169: Using yarn L.
Rows 170 to 175: Using yarn C.
Row 176: Using yarn E.
Rows 177 and 178: Using yarn C.
Rows 179 and 180: Using yarn E.
Row 181: Using yarn C.
Rows 182 to 187: Using yarn E.
Row 188: Using yarn J.
Rows 189 and 190: Using yarn E.
Rows 191 and 192: Using yarn J.
Row 193: Using yarn E.
Rows 194 to 199: Using yarn J.
Row 200: Using yarn H.
Rows 201 and 202: Using yarn J.
Rows 203 and 204: Using yarn H.
Row 205: Using yarn J.
Rows 206 to 211: Using yarn H.
Row 212: Using yarn A.
Rows 213 and 214: Using yarn H.
Rows 215 and 216: Using yarn A.
Row 217: Using yarn H.
Rows 218 to 223: Using yarn A.
Row 224: Using yarn K.
Rows 225 and 226: Using yarn A.
Rows 227 and 228: Using yarn K.
Row 229: Using yarn A.
Rows 230 to 235: Using yarn K.
Row 236: Using yarn F.
Rows 237 and 238: Using yarn K.
Rows 239 and 240: Using yarn F.
Row 241: Using yarn K.
Rows 242 to 247: Using yarn F.
Row 248: Using yarn E.
Rows 249 and 250: Using yarn F.
Rows 251 and 252: Using yarn E.
Row 253: Using yarn F.
Rows 254 to 259: Using yarn E.
Row 260: Using yarn D.
Rows 261 and 262: Using yarn E.
Rows 263 and 264: Using yarn D.
Row 265: Using yarn E.
Rows 266 to 272: Using yarn D.
Rows 273 and 274: Using yarn E.
Rows 275 and 276: Using yarn D.
Row 277: Using yarn E.
Rows 278 to 283: Using yarn D.
Now work second end of wrap by working stripes in reverse order by
working rows 277 to row 1, ending with RS facing for next row.
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.
First side border
Slip 5 sts of first side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and, using ball of yarn K set to one side with these sts, work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Break yarn and slip these 5 sts back onto holder.
Slip stitch this side border in place.
Second side border
Slip 5 sts of second side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and join in yarn K
with RS facing.
Work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Do NOT break yarn.
Slip stitch this side border in place.
Join sections
Next row (WS): Moss st 5 sts of second side border, now work across
WS of 65 sts of centre section as folls: P2tog, P61, P2tog, then moss st
across 5 sts of first side border. 73 sts.
Using yarn K, work in moss st for 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off in moss st.
MAKING UP
Press carefully.
YARN
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
A Hurricane 632 1 x 25 g
B Smoke 605 1 x 25 g
C Dewberry 600 1 x 25 g
D Marmalade 596 1 x 25 g
E Blood 627 1 x 25 g
F Liqueur 595 1 x 25 g
G Anthracite 639 1 x 25 g
H Forest Green 651 1 x 25 g
I Fern 629 1 x 25 g
J Splendour 579 1 x 25 g
K Blackcurrant 641 2 x 25 g
L Trance 582 1 x 25 g
NEEDLES
1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles
TENSION
18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 5mm (US 8)
needles.
FINISHED SIZE
Completed wrap measures 249 cm (98 ins) long and 41 cm (16 ins) wide.
WRAP
Using 5mm (US 8) needles and yarn K cast on 73 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
These 2 rows form moss st.
Work in moss st for a further 3 rows, ending with WS facing for next row.
Row 6 (WS): Moss st 5 sts and slip these sts onto a holder for second
side border, M1, moss st 63 sts, M1, moss st rem 5 sts and slip these
last 5 sts onto another holder for first side border.
Do NOT break yarn but set aside this ball of yarn for side border.
Rejoin yarn A to centre 65 sts with RS facing and, beg with a K row and joining in and breaking off colors as required, now work in st st
in stripes as folls:
Rows 1 to 6: Using yarn A.
Row 7: Using yarn B.
Rows 8 and 9: Using yarn A.
Rows 10 and 11: Using yarn B.
Rows 12 and 13: Using yarn A.
Rows 14 to 19: Using yarn B.
Row 20: Using yarn C.
Rows 21 and 22: Using yarn B.
Rows 23 and 24: Using yarn C.
Row 25: Using yarn B.
Rows 26 to 31: Using yarn C.
Row 32: Using yarn D.
Rows 33 and 34: Using yarn C.
Rows 35 and 36: Using yarn D.
Row 37: Using yarn C.
Rows 38 to 43: Using yarn D.
Row 44: Using yarn E.
Rows 45 and 46: Using yarn D.
Rows 47 and 48: Using yarn E.
Row 49: Using yarn D.
Rows 50 to 55: Using yarn E.
Row 56: Using yarn F.
Rows 57 and 58: Using yarn E.
Rows 59 and 60: Using yarn F.
Row 61: Using yarn E.
Rows 62 to 67: Using yarn F.
Row 68: Using yarn G.
Rows 69 and 70: Using yarn F.
Rows 71 and 72: Using yarn G.
Row 73: Using yarn F.
Rows 74 to 79: Using yarn G.
Row 80: Using yarn H.
Rows 81 and 82: Using yarn G.
Rows 83 and 84: Using yarn H.
Row 85: Using yarn G.
Rows 86 to 91: Using yarn H.
Row 92: Using yarn I.
Rows 93 and 94: Using yarn H.
Rows 95 and 96: Using yarn I.
Row 97: Using yarn H.
Rows 98 to 103: Using yarn I.
Row 104: Using yarn J.
Rows 105 and 106: Using yarn I.
Rows 107 and 108: Using yarn J.
Row 109: Using yarn I.
Rows 110 to 115: Using yarn J.
Row 116: Using yarn K.
Rows 117 and 118: Using yarn J.
Rows 119 and 120: Using yarn K.
Row 121: Using yarn J.
Rows 122 to 127: Using yarn K.
Row 128: Using yarn F.
Rows 129 and 130: Using yarn K.
Rows 131 and 132: Using yarn F.
Row 133: Using yarn K.
Rows 134 to 139: Using yarn F.
Row 140: Using yarn A.
Rows 141 and 142: Using yarn F.
Rows 143 and 144: Using yarn A.
Row 145: Using yarn F.
Rows 146 to 151: Using yarn A.
Row 152: Using yarn L.
Rows 153 and 154: Using yarn A.
Rows 155 and 156: Using yarn L.
Row 157: Using yarn A.
Rows 158 to 163: Using yarn L.
Row 164: Using yarn C.
Rows 165 and 166: Using yarn L.
Rows 167 and 168: Using yarn C.
Row 169: Using yarn L.
Rows 170 to 175: Using yarn C.
Row 176: Using yarn E.
Rows 177 and 178: Using yarn C.
Rows 179 and 180: Using yarn E.
Row 181: Using yarn C.
Rows 182 to 187: Using yarn E.
Row 188: Using yarn J.
Rows 189 and 190: Using yarn E.
Rows 191 and 192: Using yarn J.
Row 193: Using yarn E.
Rows 194 to 199: Using yarn J.
Row 200: Using yarn H.
Rows 201 and 202: Using yarn J.
Rows 203 and 204: Using yarn H.
Row 205: Using yarn J.
Rows 206 to 211: Using yarn H.
Row 212: Using yarn A.
Rows 213 and 214: Using yarn H.
Rows 215 and 216: Using yarn A.
Row 217: Using yarn H.
Rows 218 to 223: Using yarn A.
Row 224: Using yarn K.
Rows 225 and 226: Using yarn A.
Rows 227 and 228: Using yarn K.
Row 229: Using yarn A.
Rows 230 to 235: Using yarn K.
Row 236: Using yarn F.
Rows 237 and 238: Using yarn K.
Rows 239 and 240: Using yarn F.
Row 241: Using yarn K.
Rows 242 to 247: Using yarn F.
Row 248: Using yarn E.
Rows 249 and 250: Using yarn F.
Rows 251 and 252: Using yarn E.
Row 253: Using yarn F.
Rows 254 to 259: Using yarn E.
Row 260: Using yarn D.
Rows 261 and 262: Using yarn E.
Rows 263 and 264: Using yarn D.
Row 265: Using yarn E.
Rows 266 to 272: Using yarn D.
Rows 273 and 274: Using yarn E.
Rows 275 and 276: Using yarn D.
Row 277: Using yarn E.
Rows 278 to 283: Using yarn D.
Now work second end of wrap by working stripes in reverse order by
working rows 277 to row 1, ending with RS facing for next row.
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.
First side border
Slip 5 sts of first side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and, using ball of yarn K set to one side with these sts, work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Break yarn and slip these 5 sts back onto holder.
Slip stitch this side border in place.
Second side border
Slip 5 sts of second side border back onto 5mm (US 8) needles and join in yarn K
with RS facing.
Work in moss st on these 5 sts until side border, when slightly stretched, fits up side of centre striped section, ending with WS facing for next row.
Do NOT break yarn.
Slip stitch this side border in place.
Join sections
Next row (WS): Moss st 5 sts of second side border, now work across
WS of 65 sts of centre section as folls: P2tog, P61, P2tog, then moss st
across 5 sts of first side border. 73 sts.
Using yarn K, work in moss st for 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off in moss st.
MAKING UP
Press carefully.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Vintage Knitted Gloves
Knitting these gloves will make you want to pull out your old sled! The new Berroco yarns and pattern make them warm and hip!
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 7” around wrist x 11” long
MATERIALS
1 Hank BERROCO VOYAGE (50 grs), #4014 Vista (MC)
1 Ball BERROCO NANUK (50 grs), #5426 Sedna (CC)
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 10½ OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 Small pieces of waste yarn
1 St marker
2 St holders
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 26 rnds = 4” in St st with MC
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
RIGHT GLOVE
With dpn’s, using CC, cast on 28 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 2”. Change to MC. Knit 1 rnd, inc 6 sts evenly spaced around – 34 sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: Using waste yarn, k6; sl these sts back onto LH needle and k them again with MC, then complete rnd. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. Do Not break off yrn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and the second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing your right.
Index Finger: K5 sts from front holder; sl first 5 sts from back holder to another dpn, then k these 5 sts – 10 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join; work even for 2½".
Dec Rnd: * K2 tog, rep from * across – 5 sts. Break off yarn leaving a 6” long end. Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles. Pull up tightly and secure. Fasten off.
Middle Finger: Join yarn and k5 sts from front holder; sl 4 sts from back holder to another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 10 sts. Work same as index finger for 3”. Complete same as index finger.
Ring finger: Join yarn and k4 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 9 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¾".
Dec Rnd: K1, (k2 tog) 4 times – 5 sts. Complete same as index finger.
Little Finger: Join yarn and k3 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 8 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¼". Complete same as index finger.
Thumb: Unravel waste yarn from 6 sts, slipping 6 sts of lower edge onto one dpn and 6 sts of upper edge onto another dpn – 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s. Join yarn at right end of opening as it faces you and work even for 2½". Complete same as index finger.
LEFT GLOVE
Work same as right glove until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: K to last 6 sts; k these 6 sts with waste yarn, sl sts back to LH needle and k them again with MC. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. DO NOT break off yarn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing
your right. Complete same as right glove.
One sizeFINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 7” around wrist x 11” long
MATERIALS
1 Hank BERROCO VOYAGE (50 grs), #4014 Vista (MC)
1 Ball BERROCO NANUK (50 grs), #5426 Sedna (CC)
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 10½ OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 Small pieces of waste yarn
1 St marker
2 St holders
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 26 rnds = 4” in St st with MC
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
RIGHT GLOVE
With dpn’s, using CC, cast on 28 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 2”. Change to MC. Knit 1 rnd, inc 6 sts evenly spaced around – 34 sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: Using waste yarn, k6; sl these sts back onto LH needle and k them again with MC, then complete rnd. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. Do Not break off yrn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and the second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing your right.
Index Finger: K5 sts from front holder; sl first 5 sts from back holder to another dpn, then k these 5 sts – 10 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join; work even for 2½".
Dec Rnd: * K2 tog, rep from * across – 5 sts. Break off yarn leaving a 6” long end. Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles. Pull up tightly and secure. Fasten off.
Middle Finger: Join yarn and k5 sts from front holder; sl 4 sts from back holder to another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 10 sts. Work same as index finger for 3”. Complete same as index finger.
Ring finger: Join yarn and k4 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 9 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¾".
Dec Rnd: K1, (k2 tog) 4 times – 5 sts. Complete same as index finger.
Little Finger: Join yarn and k3 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 8 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¼". Complete same as index finger.
Thumb: Unravel waste yarn from 6 sts, slipping 6 sts of lower edge onto one dpn and 6 sts of upper edge onto another dpn – 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s. Join yarn at right end of opening as it faces you and work even for 2½". Complete same as index finger.
LEFT GLOVE
Work same as right glove until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: K to last 6 sts; k these 6 sts with waste yarn, sl sts back to LH needle and k them again with MC. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. DO NOT break off yarn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing
your right. Complete same as right glove.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
V-V-RROOOM- Knitted Motorcycle Jacket
A knitted Motorcycle Jacket? With some sparkle??? You betcha! Knit this Berroco pattern and go and feel the wind through your hair!
Shown in size Small
Five 1” buttons
GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
20 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in Seed St on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTE
Lower bands are worked from side to side. Back and front are worked in separate panels (3 panels for back and 2 panels for each front), then sewn together during finishing.
SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Rep this row for Seed St.
BACK
Lower Band: With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 6 times, k1, p2.
Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 16(18-20-22-24-26)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.
Center Panel: With larger needles, cast on 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 19(19-20-20½-21½-22)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 29 sts for back neck.
Right Back Panel: With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 10(10-10½-10½-11-11)”, end on WS.
Shape Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every RS row 3(6-7-10-11-14) times – 13 sts. Work even until armhole measures 8(8-8½-9-9½-10)”, end on WS.
Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7 sts at armhole edge once, then 6 sts once.
Left Back Panel: Work to correspond to right back panel, reversing all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS rows. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.
LEFT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of back for 11½(13-14½-16-17½-19)”, end on WS. Bind off.
Left Side Panel: Work same as right side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as center panel of back until piece measures 16(16- 17-17½-18½-19)” from beg,
end on RS – 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts.
Shape Neck: Bind off 21(24-26-29-31-34) sts, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 11 times – 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts. Work even until piece measures same as last bind-off of shoulder on left side panel,
end on WS. Bind off. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.
LEFT POCKET
With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 2½(2½-3-3-3½-3½)”, end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-4-4-5) sts at beg of the next 5(5-7-4-2-6) RS rows, then 4(3-0-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2(2-0-3-5-1) RS rows.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. * Knit 1 row on WS. Starting with a K row, work 4 rows even in St st. On next row, knit each st together with st 4 rows below (on garter ridge), forming welt. ** Purl 1 row.
Next Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last st, M1k, k1. Purl 1 row. Rep Next Row once more. Rep from * once more, then rep from * to ** once, binding off as you form the welt on the last row.
RIGHT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of left front for ¾", end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 7 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end.
Complete same as lower band of left front, make one more buttonhole when piece measures 2¾" from beg.
Right Side Panel: Work same as left side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as left side panel of left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck on RS row.
Work neck decs at beg of RS rows and at end of WS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS row. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.
RIGHT POCKET
Work same as left pocket, binding off on WS rows instead of RS.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. Work same as Edging on Left Pocket, from * to Next Row, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, K2 tog, k1. Complete same as Edging on Left Pocket, continuing to work Next Row in this manner.
SLEEVES
Cuff: Work same as lower band of back for ¾", end on WS. Work buttonhole same as on right side band of right front. Work even until cuff measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of next row. Work even until cuff measures 12” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
Upper Sleeve: With larger needles, cast on 50 sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 52 sts. Rep this inc every 3½(2-1½-1-1-¾)” 4(7-9-12-14- 17) times more – 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 50(56-58-64-66-72) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 17(17-17-18-18-20) times, end on WS – 16(22-24-28-30-32) sts. Bind off 2(5-3-5-4-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12(12-18-18-22-22) sts.
FINISHING
Sew right and left side panels of back to center panel of back with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower band of back to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew side and lower edges of pockets to side panels of fronts. Sew left side panel of left front to center panel of left front with seams on the RS of work. Sew right side panel of right front to center panel of right front with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower panels of
fronts to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew shoulder seams with seams on WS of work. Sew sleeve cuffs to lower edges of sleeves with 2” sections containing buttonholes extending beyond right edge (as it faces you) of left sleeve and left edge (as it faces you) of right sleeve (see schematic) with seams on RS of work. Sew in sleeves with seams on WS of work. Sew side and sleeve seams with seams on WS of work.
Collar: With smaller needles, cast on 13 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures ¾” from beg, end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 6 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of last row worked. Work even until collar, with marker matched to marker on right front neck, reaches around neck to marker on left front neck. Bind off. Sew marked edge of collar to neck edge with seams on WS of work. Lap cuff tabs over cuffs and sew on buttons.
Lap collar tab over collar and sew on button. Lap right front over left front with right center panel directly over left center panel and sew on buttons.
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 – 21(21-22-22½-23½-24)”
MATERIALS
8(9-10-11-13-14) Hanks BERROCO FLICKER (50 grs), #3307 Rothbart
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Five 1” buttons
GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
20 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in Seed St on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTE
Lower bands are worked from side to side. Back and front are worked in separate panels (3 panels for back and 2 panels for each front), then sewn together during finishing.
SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Rep this row for Seed St.
BACK
Lower Band: With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 6 times, k1, p2.
Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 16(18-20-22-24-26)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.
Center Panel: With larger needles, cast on 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 19(19-20-20½-21½-22)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 29 sts for back neck.
Right Back Panel: With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 10(10-10½-10½-11-11)”, end on WS.
Shape Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every RS row 3(6-7-10-11-14) times – 13 sts. Work even until armhole measures 8(8-8½-9-9½-10)”, end on WS.
Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7 sts at armhole edge once, then 6 sts once.
Left Back Panel: Work to correspond to right back panel, reversing all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS rows. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.
LEFT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of back for 11½(13-14½-16-17½-19)”, end on WS. Bind off.
Left Side Panel: Work same as right side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as center panel of back until piece measures 16(16- 17-17½-18½-19)” from beg,
end on RS – 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts.
Shape Neck: Bind off 21(24-26-29-31-34) sts, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 11 times – 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts. Work even until piece measures same as last bind-off of shoulder on left side panel,
end on WS. Bind off. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.
LEFT POCKET
With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 2½(2½-3-3-3½-3½)”, end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-4-4-5) sts at beg of the next 5(5-7-4-2-6) RS rows, then 4(3-0-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2(2-0-3-5-1) RS rows.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. * Knit 1 row on WS. Starting with a K row, work 4 rows even in St st. On next row, knit each st together with st 4 rows below (on garter ridge), forming welt. ** Purl 1 row.
Next Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last st, M1k, k1. Purl 1 row. Rep Next Row once more. Rep from * once more, then rep from * to ** once, binding off as you form the welt on the last row.
RIGHT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of left front for ¾", end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 7 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end.
Complete same as lower band of left front, make one more buttonhole when piece measures 2¾" from beg.
Right Side Panel: Work same as left side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as left side panel of left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck on RS row.
Work neck decs at beg of RS rows and at end of WS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS row. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.
RIGHT POCKET
Work same as left pocket, binding off on WS rows instead of RS.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. Work same as Edging on Left Pocket, from * to Next Row, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, K2 tog, k1. Complete same as Edging on Left Pocket, continuing to work Next Row in this manner.
SLEEVES
Cuff: Work same as lower band of back for ¾", end on WS. Work buttonhole same as on right side band of right front. Work even until cuff measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of next row. Work even until cuff measures 12” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
Upper Sleeve: With larger needles, cast on 50 sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 52 sts. Rep this inc every 3½(2-1½-1-1-¾)” 4(7-9-12-14- 17) times more – 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 50(56-58-64-66-72) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 17(17-17-18-18-20) times, end on WS – 16(22-24-28-30-32) sts. Bind off 2(5-3-5-4-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12(12-18-18-22-22) sts.
FINISHING
Sew right and left side panels of back to center panel of back with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower band of back to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew side and lower edges of pockets to side panels of fronts. Sew left side panel of left front to center panel of left front with seams on the RS of work. Sew right side panel of right front to center panel of right front with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower panels of
fronts to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew shoulder seams with seams on WS of work. Sew sleeve cuffs to lower edges of sleeves with 2” sections containing buttonholes extending beyond right edge (as it faces you) of left sleeve and left edge (as it faces you) of right sleeve (see schematic) with seams on RS of work. Sew in sleeves with seams on WS of work. Sew side and sleeve seams with seams on WS of work.
Collar: With smaller needles, cast on 13 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures ¾” from beg, end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 6 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of last row worked. Work even until collar, with marker matched to marker on right front neck, reaches around neck to marker on left front neck. Bind off. Sew marked edge of collar to neck edge with seams on WS of work. Lap cuff tabs over cuffs and sew on buttons.
Lap collar tab over collar and sew on button. Lap right front over left front with right center panel directly over left center panel and sew on buttons.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Bias Stitch Knit Scarf
Vickie Howell and her new Sheep(ish) yarn for Caron in WOW colors...(Go Vickie!)...has come up with a great pattern for an exciting pattern in a scarf:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 8"/20.5cm wide
(measured along the bias) x 60"/152.5cm long, not including fringe.
MATERIALS
Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g,167yds/153m) Shown in: #0021 Lime(ish): 2 balls
One pair size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge.
One size U.S. K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook (for fringe only).
Yarn Needle
GAUGE
In Bias Pattern on size U.S 9 (5.5mm) needle, 17 sts = 4"/10cm. Gauge is not critical for this project.
SPECIAL STITCH
pf&b: Purl in front and back of same stitch —1 st increased
SCARF
CO 33 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k1, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, pf&b.
Row 2: P1, k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: K2tog, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, pf&b.
Row 4: *K2, p2; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures 60"/152.5cm from beginning.
BO in patt.
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
Fringe (optional)
Cut 12"/30.5cm strands of yarn. Holding 5 strands together, fold fringe in half.
Using crochet hook, *insert hook from WS to RS into short end of Scarf and into
folded strands, pull folded strands through forming a loop, insert ends into
loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from * working 11 fringes evenly
spaced across. Repeat across other end of Scarf.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTSApproximately 8"/20.5cm wide
(measured along the bias) x 60"/152.5cm long, not including fringe.
MATERIALS
Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g,167yds/153m) Shown in: #0021 Lime(ish): 2 balls
One pair size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge.
One size U.S. K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook (for fringe only).
Yarn Needle
GAUGE
In Bias Pattern on size U.S 9 (5.5mm) needle, 17 sts = 4"/10cm. Gauge is not critical for this project.
SPECIAL STITCH
pf&b: Purl in front and back of same stitch —1 st increased
SCARF
CO 33 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k1, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, pf&b.
Row 2: P1, k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: K2tog, *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, pf&b.
Row 4: *K2, p2; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures 60"/152.5cm from beginning.
BO in patt.
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
Fringe (optional)
Cut 12"/30.5cm strands of yarn. Holding 5 strands together, fold fringe in half.
Using crochet hook, *insert hook from WS to RS into short end of Scarf and into
folded strands, pull folded strands through forming a loop, insert ends into
loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from * working 11 fringes evenly
spaced across. Repeat across other end of Scarf.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wool Ribbed Cowl
Martha Stewart has come out with her own line of yarn at Lion Brand Yarns. Here is a quick cowl pattern that will keep all you Northern gals warm and toasty.
SIZE: Varies
S/M (L/1X)
Finished Circumference 25 (28 1/2) in. (63.5 (72.5) cm)
Finished Length 16 (18) in. (40.5 (45.5) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
MATERIALS
• 5200-553 Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool: Umbrella 5 7 Balls
• Circular Knitting Needles 16 inches Size 10
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle
GAUGE:
14 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over 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.
COWL
Cast on 88 (100) 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 and being careful not to twist sts.
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until piece measures about 16 (18) in. (40.5 (45.5) cm) from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Pooch Couture- Knitting for your Pup!
Sorry I haven't been posting...it's been extremely busy here. The weather has finally decided to subside slightly from the 100 degree days and one can finally go outside without melting like the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz. So everything I've wanted to do for the last 100 days have been crammed into 2 weeks.
I did take a Pooch Couture knitting class at Hill Country Weavers (HCW) this weekend and have finished my new puppy's sweater. Mazzy looks aMAZZYing...what do you think?
Notice the Hello Kitty charms on the sweater...the Hello WHAT?
I'm also gearing up for the annual Austin/ Hill Country Yarn Crawl...next weekend! Yeah!
I did take a Pooch Couture knitting class at Hill Country Weavers (HCW) this weekend and have finished my new puppy's sweater. Mazzy looks aMAZZYing...what do you think?
I'm also gearing up for the annual Austin/ Hill Country Yarn Crawl...next weekend! Yeah!
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