PomPom Pillow Done Perfectly!

An easy pillow to lay your head on after THE killer shopping day , or give as a comforting gift. This Berroco pattern is all in the yarn. What great colorways! Pick your favorite. Don't forget to make the pompoms!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 14” wide x 10” high (Not including pompoms)
MATERIALS
1 Hank each BERROCO BOBOLI (100 grs), #5329 Jammie (A) and #5330 Knoll (B)
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Polyester filling

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE


PATTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.
Row 2: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end p2.
Row 3: K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 4: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across.
Rep these 4 rows for Pat St.

PILLOW (Make 2)
With straight needles, using A, cast on 71 sts. Working in Pat St and ending each stripe on WS, work stripe sequence as follows: 1” with A, 1” with B, 2” with A, 1” with B, 1” with A, 2” with B, 1” with A, 1” with B.
Piece should measure 10” from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew 2 pieces of pillow together, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff firmly with polyester filling, then sew opening closed. Using A and B together, make eight 2” pompoms. Sew 2 pompoms to each corner of pillow.

I'm Not Only Knitting ...Part 3, Thanks to Maddyloo.com

My vintage charms are taking me to different venues. I recently discovered a great new company that makes the best hair ties and headbands.

Well, as I was reading Lucky magazine (I received a free subscription); I was perusing the last issue when they had an article about these hair ties from http://www.maddyloo.com/, and as I was reading, I thought WOW...wouldn't my charms look cool on these. After I received my first order I contacted the owner, Honeya and she is great! Check out her website, and order a bunch.

So, when I received my order and here's what happened: (Now if you want the hair ties with the charms, contact me for information.)

My take on a great thing!

Matching the color of the vintage charm
 to the color of the hair tie!

OK, Bob Dylan isn't vintage, but he is an icon
 and I consider his Album cover totally vintage!

Making these hair ties sweet and fun!

I'm Not Only Knitting...Part 2

Not only have I been getting ready for Thanksgiving, and been busy making paper beads, but I have been making vintage charm jewelry. Let me know what you think...

Necklaces with square and round charms.
40 inch and 32 inch necklaces.

Closer look

Vintage charm Bracelets

Vintage Travel Charms

To All... Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm Not Only Knitting...

I have been making paper beads to add to some scarves and shawl fringe. Not only is it quick and fun, but I can recycle all my scrapbooking scraps. I'm making a shawl that these will add a little something without the weight.

My Uncle's Scarf

A couple of week's ago, my uncle in Philadelphia "hinted" how great it would be to have a nice, warm scarf knitted by his crafty (I took that in a good way) niece. So, I did make him a scarf using Berroco Vintage in 2 colors using 4 skeins. PS-Don't tell him it's finished...I want to send it on Monday.

Berroco VintageContent:

50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon

Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat

Weight/Yardage: 100g/217yds

Gauge: 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7-8

Knitting Weight: Worsted 

4 Skeins 

knitted with size 10 US needle

K1b=Knit into next stitch 1 row below at same time slipping off stitch above.

scarf knitted with shaker stitch:

Cast on 27 stitches

1st row: (WS) Knit.

2nd Row: K1. *K1B. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K1B. K1

Rep last 2 rows for 70", ending with a RS row. Cast off.

Lighter-Than-Air Wrap

This wrap pattern from Cascade Yarns is:

• soft
• lacy
• yummy
• amazingly beautiful! It's my birthday...but I hope you  enjoy this day's pattern! It's one of my favorites!

MATERIALS:

6 balls of Kid Seta Noir # 09

One pair US size 6 / 4mm knitting needles.

MEASUREMENTS:

20 inches x 79 inches (50cm x 200cm)

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR THE ONE SIZE ONLY.

TENSION: SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME, CHECK TENSION.

25sts and 34 rows = 3 in / 10cm over lace pattern using US 6 / 4mm needles.

FOR BEST RESULTS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION.

IF THERE ARE TOO FEW STS ON TEST SWATCH, USE THINNER NEEDLES; IF THERE ARE TOO MANY STS, USE THICKER NEEDLES.

ABBREVIATIONS:

k = knit; p = purl; psso = pass slipped stitch over; rep = repeat; R(W)SR = right(wrong) side row; st

(s) = stitch(es); sl = slip; tog = together; yfd = yarn forward.

STICHES USED:

LACE PATTERN:

1st row: K.
2nd row: P.
3rd row: K2sts, *yfd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfd, k3sts, rep from * to last 5sts, yfd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfd,  k2sts.

4th row: P.

Rep these 4 rows.

LACE SHAWL

Using US 6 / 4mm needles cast on 127sts and cont straight in lace pattern (SEE STS USED) until work measures 79 in / 200cm from beginning ending with a WSR, cast off all sts loosely (or with a bigger needle).

A New Take on a Color-Blocked Blanket

This color-blocked blanket makes a colorful statement with the new yarn and pattern from Berroco Yarns.

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 44” wide x 60” long

MATERIALS

3 Hanks each BERROCO BOBOLI (100 grs), #5310 Crumpets, #5326 Wading Pool, #5329 Jammie and
#5330 Knoll
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.

Row 2: P1, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end p2.
Row 3: K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 4: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across.
Rep these 4 rows for Pat St.

NOTE

Throw is made of four 60” long strips sewn together.

THROW

First Strip: With straight needles, using #5330, cast on 57 sts. Work even in Pat St, using colors shown on

diagram until strip measures 60” long, end on WS. Bind off.

Second Strip: With straight needles, using #5310, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

Third Strip: With straight needles, using #5330, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

Fourth Strip: With straight needles, using #5326, cast on 57 sts. Complete same as first strip.

FINISHING

Sew strips together in same order as on diagram.

A Qwik Gift Cowl for Everyone!

This cowl pattern from Bernat Yarns is super-duper qwik and easy! Make your holiday gifts in no time!

MEASUREMENTS

Approx 12 ins [30.5 cm] wide x 26 ins [66 cm] in diameter.

MATERIALS

Bernat® Colorama (100 g/3.5 oz; 47 m/52 yds) 05135 (Raging Sea) 2 balls

Size 12.75 mm (U.S. 17) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

8 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 23 sts.
Work in garter st (knit every row) until work from beg measures 26 ins [66 cm]. Cast off knitwise.
Sew cast on and cast off edges tog.

A Cowl Wrap Fit for Every Romantic!

This Tahki Stacy Charles Yarn pattern is so romantic, it will bring out the femme fatale in any woman!

SIZE One size fits most

MATERIALS

• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione DIAMANTE 63% wool, 32% nylon, 5% polyester (1.75oz/50g; 104yds/95m) in color #03 pewter (A)

• 2 balls S. Charles Collezione DIVA 50% acrylic, 20% wool, 20% nylon, 10% silk (1.75oz/50g; 23yds/21.5m) in color #02 pewter (B)

• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• One pair size 17 (12.75mm) needles

• Cable needle (cn)

• Yarn needle
• One ¾”/19mm button

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Height 9½”/24cm

Neck Circumference (buttoned) 19”/48.5cm

GAUGES

24 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in Cable Pattern, using A and smaller needles 7 sts and 8 rows = 4”/10cm in Rev St st, using B and larger needles

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES
 
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

4-st LC: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn.
4-st RC: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 rom cn.
K1-f/b: Knit 1 front and back (inc) - Knit next st, then knit in back loop of same stitch.
K1-f/b/f: Knit the next st, knit in the back of the same st, then knit into the front again.K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops.
K3tog: Knit 3 together (dec) – Knit 3 sts tog through the front loops.

PATTERN STITCHES
Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st)
Cable Pattern (multiple of 10 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 * K1, p4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3 * K1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Cable Pattern.

COWL
With A and smaller needles, cast on 111 sts.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
(RS) Begin Cable Pattern; work 8 rows.
Dec Row (RS) Change to B and larger needles, k1, *k2tog, k3tog; rep from * across – 45 sts rem.
(WS) Change to Rev St st; work 14 rows.
Inc Row (WS) Change to A and smaller needles, k1, *
k1-f/b, k1-f/b/f; rep from * across – 111 sts.
(RS) Change to Cable Pattern; work 8 rows.
(RS) Purl 1 row.
(WS) Bind off all sts purlwise.

Left Side Cables
With RS facing, using A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 55 sts along left short edge of Cowl.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 K2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3 K2, * k1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Continuing in Cable Pattern as set, bind off 5 sts at beg of next RS row – 50 sts rem.
* Bind off 2 sts at beg of next RS row, then 3 sts at beg of next RS row; rep from * 8 more times – 5 sts
rem. Bind off rem 5 sts.

Right Side Cables
With RS facing, using A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 55 sts along right short edge of Cowl.
(WS) Knit 1 row.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 K2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3 K2, * k1, 4-st RC, k1, 4-st LC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4 K3, yo, k2tog, p2, * k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Continuing in Cable Pattern as set, bind off 5 sts at beg of next WS row – 50 sts rem.
* Bind off 2 sts at beg of next WS row, then 3 sts at beg of next WS row; rep from * 8 more times – 5 sts
rem. Bind off rem 5 sts.
 
FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block Cowl.

Corrugated Hat

This hat has rings of personality. It would look great with the tubed cowl. This Lion Brand Yarn pattern would knit up great with multi-colored yarn.

SIZE: One Size

Finished Circumference 18 in. (45.5 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

MATERIALS

• 860-108 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Blue 1 Ball

•  Double-Pointed Needles - Size 9

• Circular Knitting Needles 16 inches Size 9

• Split Ring Stitch Markers

• Pom pom Maker

• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:

16 sts = about 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 fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try

using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

1. Hat is worked from lower edge up to crown (top of Hat).

2. Hat is worked in the round, beg with a circular needle, then changing to double-pointed needles when sts have been decreased.

3. If you prefer, the entire Hat can be worked on double-pointed needles.

HAT

With circular needle, cast on 72 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist sts.

Rnds 1-4: Purl.

Rnds 5-8: Knit

Rnds 9-56: Rep Rnds 1-8 six more times.

Shape Crown (top of Hat)
Rnd 57: *K2tog, k8, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 60 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 58: Knit.

Rnd 59: *K2tog, k6, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 48 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 60: Knit, changing to double-pointed needles (dpn) as follows: With first dpn, k18 sts from circular needle, with second and third dpn, k12 from circular needle, with fourth dpn, k 6, place marker for beg of rnd, then k6 from first dpn.

You will have 4 dpn with 12 sts on each.

Rnd 61: *K2tog, k4, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 36 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnds 62 and 64: Knit.

Rnd 63: *K2tog, k2, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 24 sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 65: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 12 sts at the end of this rnd.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.

 

FINISHING

Pom-Pom

Following package directions, make a medium size pom-pom. Tie pom-pom to top of Hat.

Weave in ends.