Ready for Spring Scarf!

A great cotton scarf pattern from Tahki Yarns makes it the first scarf you should be knitting for your spring wardrobe!

SIZE One Size

MATERIALS

• 2 balls Tahki Yarns RIPPLE 100% mercerized cotton (1.75oz/50g; 142yds/130m) in color #10 pewter

• One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

7”/18cm wide x 76”/193cm long

GAUGE

19 sts and 18 rows = 4”/10 cm in

Pattern stitch

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION
K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) - Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.

PATTERN STITCHES
Garter Stitch Knit every row.
Pattern Stitch See Row 1 below.

SCARF
Cast on 33 sts.
Work in Garter st for 6 rows.

Row 1: [K1, yo, k2tog] across.
Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 74½” from beginning or second ball is nearly finished.
Work in Garter st for 6 rows.

Bind off. Weave in ends.

Self-Fringing Wildflower Shawl

I knit this fabulous shawl from a pattern from Textured Yarn Co. using their yummy, super soft cotton yarn called Florafil. I purchased the yarn at www.dreamweaveryarns.com/

Summer Fun Backpack

This little backpack will go great with your new knitted sun hat. Using Lion Brand Yarn Cotton Ease, this bag will be nice and light and washable!

SIZE:
About 10 x 12 in. (25.5 x 30.5 cm).

MATERIALS
• 830-148 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Turquoise 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Double pointed needles size 6 (4.25 mm) , set of 5

GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Pattern Stitch. 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:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.

PATTERN STITCH
Rows 1 and 3 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * across.
Row 4: *Ssk, yo, rep from * across, end k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 of Pattern stitch.

FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 45 sts.
Knit 10 rows.
Next Row: K5 sts (for border) work Row 1 of Pattern st to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts (for border).
Next Row: K5 sts (for border) work Row 2 of Pattern st to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts (for border).
Continue as established, keeping first and last 5 sts in Garter st (k every st on every row) and working center 35 sts in Pattern st until piece measures about 11 in (28 cm) from beg, end with a Row 1 or 3 of Pattern st.
Knit 10 rows.
Bind off.

BACK
Make just as for Front.

FINISHING
Sew backpack pieces together at sides and bottom.
Cord
With double pointed needles, cast on 5 sts. *Slide sts to other end of dpn and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * to make cord. Rep last row until cord measures 48 in. (122 cm) from beg. Bind off. Weave cord through Backpack just below top garter edge, with both cord ends emerging on right side. Mark center point between cords. Pull cord ends through from right to wrong side of Backpack at each
lower corner. Knot cord ends securely on inside of Backpack. Weave in ends.

From Lion Brand Yarn.

Knitted Cotton Market Bag!

Not only will you be Eco-Chic, but you can never have enough totes for going to the market...

SIZE: One size
Finished Measurements: 34" circumference x 13" tall

MATERIALS:
Provence by Classic Elite (100% mercerized Egyptian cotton; 100 gram hank = approx 205 yards)
• 3 hanks 2667 Totally Teal
Needles
• One 29" circular size US 8 (5 mm)
• One set double pointed needles (dpns)
size US 8 (5 mm) (optional)
Or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
GAUGE: 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Garter Stitch with 2 strands of yarn held together. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

SPECIAL TERMS:
p2tog: Purl 2 sts together (1 st decreased).
yo: Yarn over (1 st increased).
PATTERN STITCHES:
Garter Stitch (Gtr St):
Straight—Knit all sts
Circular—Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for Circular Gtr St.
Mesh Stitch: (multiple of 2 sts)
Rnd 1: (WS) *P2tog, yo, rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for Mesh St.

NOTE: Base, straps and top section of body are worked in Gtr St with 2 strands of yarn
held together, majority of body is worked in Mesh St with a single strand of yarn.

BASE
With 2 strands of yarn held together, CO 20 sts. (WS) Begin Gtr St; work even until pc meas 14" from beg, end after a RS row.

BODY
Pick-up Row: Note: Dpns may need to be used to turn the corners. Leaving sts on circular
needle, use RH needle to pick-up and knit 52 sts evenly spaced along closest side
edge, 20 sts along CO edge and 52 sts along second side edge—144 sts. Place marker for
beg-of-rnd (BOR), join to sts from last row of base to beg working in-the-rnd. Change to
Circular Gtr St; work even for 8 rnds. Cut 1 strand of yarn, leaving a tail long enough to
weave in. Remove marker, wyib, slip next st purlwise, bring yarn to the front, then slip the
slipped st back to the LH needle, turn so the WS is facing. Replace BOR marker. Note: The
Mesh St is worked with the WS facing. Change to Mesh St; (WS) work even for 11" from beg
of Mesh St. Remove marker, wyib, slip next st purlwise, bring yarn to the front, then slip the
slipped st back to the LH needle, turn so the RS is facing. Replace BOR marker. Join a second
strand of yarn. Change to Circular Gtr St; (RS) with 2 strands of yarn held together, work
even for 8 rnds. BO all sts purlwise.

STRAPS (make 2)
With 2 strands of yarn held together, CO 6 sts. (RS) Begin Gtr St; work even until pc meas
20" from beg, end after a RS row. (WS) BO all sts knitwise.

FINISHING
Lie bag flat and mark the center. Attach 1 strap as follows: sew CO edge of strap 4" to
left of center, sew BO edge of strap 4" right of center. Flip bag over. Rep on other side with
second strap. Block if desired.

Oh So Soft Cotton Cowl!

Another cowl, yes, I know summer just started, but now is the time to start making all those winter holiday gifts. And, this is an interesting pattern.



Supplies
Size 10 needles
100% cotton 4 PLY yarn
large sewing needle
button of your choice

SK2P - Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over k2tog
Directions
Cast on 19 stitches
Row 1 - Purl
Row 2 - K1, *yo, k1, SK2P, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * to end Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length (neck warmer should measure no longer than one inch longer than neck circumference. last row - Purl bind off, leave a tail to sew button
Sew the button to the end that you binded off.

The eyelets in the pattern create natural button holes, so you don't have to add any. * If using cotton, remember it will stretch out a little.

Summer Halter

A perfect top for that new boho skirt!

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Bust 33 (37, 41, 45, 49) in. (84 (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5) cm)
Finished Length 23 (24, 25, 26, 27) in. (58.5 (61, 63.5, 66, 68.5) cm)
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. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

MATERIALS
• 487-135 Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo: Persimmon
3 3, 3, 4, 4 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
22 sts + 30 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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:
NOTES:
1. Tank is made in two pieces, Back and Front.
2. Straps are worked as part of the Back. After sides are seamed, the straps are joined to the
Front with a 3-Needle bind off. Straps are worked without an edging, so edges will roll softly.
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 - 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2
sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.
s2k2p2 (slip 2-k2tog-pass 2 slipped sts over)
A triple decrease worked as follows:
1. Insert right needle as if to knit, and slip the next st from the left needle to the right needle.
2. Rep step 1, to slip next st to the right needle.
3. Knit the next 2 sts together.
4. With tip of left needle, lift the 2 slipped sts (the 2nd and 3rd st on right needle) up and over the k2tog (first st on
right needle) and off the needle - you have decreased 3 sts.

BACK
Cast on 180 (204, 224, 248, 268) sts.
Next Row (RS): *K2, pass first st worked over 2nd st and off
needle (1 st decreased); rep from * to end of row - 90 (102, 112,
124, 134) sts at the end of this row.

Work even in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 1 in.
(2.5 cm) from beg,end with a RS row.
Note: End with a RS row means that the last row you work should be
a RS row, you will be ready to work a WS row.
Next Row (WS): Knit. Note: By knitting on the WS, a ridge is
created on the RS of the piece. This ridge is a designed to be a
decorative detail.
Shape Waist
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 88
(100, 110, 122, 132) sts at the end of this row.
Work even (without increasing or decreasing) in St st for 9 rows.
Rep Decrease Row - 86 (98, 108, 120, 130) sts at the end of this
row.
Rep last 10 rows 4 (5, 4, 5, 5) more times - 78 (88, 100, 110, 120)
sts rem.
Work even in St st until piece measures 11 (11 1/2, 11 1/2, 12, 12)
in. (28 (29, 29, 30.5, 30.5) cm) from beg, end with a RS row.
Next Row (WS): Knit, creating a decorative ridge on the RS.
Shape Bust
Work even in St st for 2 rows.
Next (Increase) Row (RS): K2, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k2 - 80
(90, 102, 112, 122) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in St st for 3 (3, 5, 5, 5) rows.
Rep Increase Row - 82 (92, 104, 114, 124) sts at the end of this
row.
Rep last 4 (4, 6, 6, 6) rows 4 (5, 4, 5, 5) more times - 90 (102, 112,
124, 134) sts when all increases are completed.
Work even until piece measures 15 (16, 16 1/2, 17 1/2, 18) in. (38
(40.5, 42, 44.5, 45.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
Bind off 17 (22, 26, 31, 35) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 56 (58, 60,
62, 64) sts rem.
Next Row (RS): K18 for first strap, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind
off next 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts, k to end of row for other strap - 18
sts rem for each strap.
Work both straps at once with separate balls of yarn.
Note: if you would prefer, slip the sts for one strap onto a holder.
Follow instructions below to complete one strap. Slip sts from holder
back to needle and complete the second strap in the same way as
the first.
Next Row: Purl.
Next (Shaping) Row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last st, M1, k1; on 2nd
strap, k1, M1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Rep last 2 rows until straps measure about 8 (8, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 9) in.
(20.5 (20.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23) cm) from armhole bind-off. Note:
Measured straight up - at a right angle from bound-off edge - in the
same way you would measure a raglan line.
Work even in St st for 5 (5, 5 1/2, 5 1/2, 6) in. (12.5 (12.5, 14, 14,
15) cm), end with a WS row.
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, (k2tog) 8 times, k1; on 2nd strap,
k1, (k2tog) 8 times, k1 - 10 sts rem for each strap.
Place sts on holders.
FRONT
Work Front same as Back to bust shaping - 78 (88, 100, 110, 120)
sts before bust shaping. Note: The last row worked should be a knit
row across the WS, creating a decorative ridge on the RS.
Shape Bust
Work 2 rows even in St st.
Next (Increase) Row (RS): K21 (24, 30, 33, 37), (k1, M1) 6 (7, 6,
7, 7) times, k24 (26, 28, 30, 32), (k1, M1) 6 (7, 6, 7, 7) times, k to
end of row - 90 (102, 112, 124, 134) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in St st until piece measures 13 (14, 14 1/2, 15 1/2, 16)
in. (33 (35.5, 37, 39.5, 40.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Next (Dividing) Row (RS): K45 (51, 56, 62, 67) sts, join a 2nd
ball of yarn and k to end of row.
Work both sides at once with separate balls of yarn.
Work even in St st for 1 row.
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 2nd side,
k1, ssk, k to end of row - 44 (50, 55, 61, 66) sts each side.
Next Row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 5 more times, end with a WS row - 39 (45, 50, 56,
61) sts rem each side.
Shape Armholes
Next Row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts, k to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1; on 2nd side, k1, ssk, k to end of row.
Next Row (WS): Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts, p to end of first side; on
2nd side, p to end of row - 33 (38, 42, 47, 51) sts rem each side.
Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1,
ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 31 (36, 40, 45, 49) sts each side.
Next Row: P to end of first side; on 2nd side, p to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (6, 6, 8, 8) more times - 23 (24, 28, 29, 33) sts
each side.
Next Row (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1, ssk, k to
end of row - 22 (23, 27, 28, 32) sts each side.
Next Row: P to end of first side; on 2nd side, p to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 0, 1) more time(s) - 21 (22, 26, 28, 31) sts
rem each side.
Work even in St st until piece measures 18 (19, 19 1/2, 20 1/2, 21)
in. (45.5 (48.5, 49.5, 52, 53.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Size S ONLY
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, k3tog, (k2tog) 3 times, k3tog,
(k2tog) twice, k3tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1, k3tog, (k2tog) twice,
k3tog, (k2tog) 3 times, k3tog, k1 - 10 sts rem each side.
Size M ONLY
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, (k3tog, k2tog) 4 times, k1; on
2nd side, k1, (k2tog, k3tog) 4 times, k1 - 10 sts rem each side.
Size L ONLY
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, (k3tog) 8 times, k1; on 2nd side,
k1, (k3tog) 8 times, k1 - 10 sts rem each side.
Size 1X ONLY
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, (k3tog) 3 times, (k2tog) twice,
s2k2p2, k2tog, (k3tog) 3 times, k1; on 2nd side, K1, (k3tog) 3
times, (k2tog) twice, s2k2p2, k2tog, (k3tog) 3 times, k1 - 10 sts rem
each side.
Size 2X ONLY
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): K1, k3tog, (s2k2p2) twice, k3tog,
(s2k2p2) 3 times, k3tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1, k3tog, (s2k2p2) 3
times, k3tog, (s2k2p2) twice, k3tog, k1 - 10 sts rem each side.
ALL SIZES
Work even in St st for 1 row. Place sts on holders.
FINISHING
Sew side seams.
Join end of left shoulder strap to Right Front and end of right shoulder strap to Left Front (straps cross at back of Tank) with 3-Needle
bind off, as follows:
3-Needle Bind Off With RS together, hold in one hand 2 needles with equal number of sts on each. With 3rd needle, k tog 1 st from each needle, *k tog 1 st from each needle, pass first st worked over 2nd to bind off, repeat from * across.> Cut working yarn and pull
through last st to secure.
Weave in ends.

One Cool Sweater...Really!

What a great spring/summer sweater! I'm thinking longer as a swimsuit cover up..hmmmm!

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X)
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm
Length 24½ (25, 25½, 26, 26½, 27)"/62 (63.5, 65, 66, 67.5, 68.5) cm
MATERIALS
• 8 (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls Tahki Yarns NATURAL EARTH COTTON 100% naturally-colored organic cotton (1.75oz/50g; 92yds/85m) in color #03 rosewood
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Stitch holders & stitch markers
• Yarn needle

GAUGE
13 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm in Lace stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
k2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.
ssk: Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to RH needle, return the sts to LH needle in the turned position
and knit [or purl] them together through the
back loops.

PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.
Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st) Purl on RS, knit on WS.
Lace Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1 and all WS Rows Purl.
Row 2 K1, [yo, ssk] across to last st, k1.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 6 K1, [k2tog, yo] across to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for Lace st.

BACK
Cast on 60 (66, 74, 78, 86, 92) sts.
Beg with Row 1, work in Lace st until piece measures 16" from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole
Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18) rows – 44 (46, 50, 50, 54, 56) sts rem.
Change to Rev St st and work until Armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½, 10)", end with a WS row.

Shape Neck and Shoulders
Mark center 20 (22, 22, 22, 24, 24) sts for Neck.
Next Row (RS) Bind off 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts, work to center marked 20 (22, 22, 22, 24, 24) sts for Left Side, join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off 20 (22, 22, 22, 24, 24) sts for Neck, work to end of row for Right Side.
Working both sides at same time with separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st at each Neck edge once. AT SAME TIME, bind off 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts from Right Side edge once, then 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) sts from each side edge once.

FRONT
Work as for Back until 6 rows of Rev St st have been worked, end with a WS row – 44 (46, 50, 50, 54, 56) sts rem.
Shape Plackets
Next Row (RS) P19 (20, 22, 22, 24, 25) sts, k3 for Left Side, join 2nd ball of yarn and k3, work to end of row for Right Side –
22 (23, 25, 25, 27, 28) sts rem each side.
Working both sides at same time with separate balls of yarn and keeping 3 sts at each center Neck edge in St st, work for
2", end with a WS row.

Shape Neck
Slip 5 sts at each Neck edge to stitch holder for Front Neck on next 2 rows.
Bind off 2 sts from each Neck edge once – 15 (16, 18, 18, 20, 21) sts rem.
Dec 1 st at each Neck edge 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) times – 11 (11, 13, 13, 14, 15) sts rem.
Work until Armholes measure same length as BACK to Shoulder.
Shape Shoulders
Bind off 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts from side edge once, then 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) sts from each side edge once more.

SLEEVES
Cast on 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Beg with Row 1, work in Lace st until piece measures 17" from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 (6, 8, 10, 12,
14) rows – 26 sts rem.
Work 4 more rows in Lace st.
Change to Rev St st, dec 1 st each side every 4th row 5 times – 16 sts rem.
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 8 sts rem. Bind off rem sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew Shoulder seams. Sew in SLEEVES. Sew side seams and SLEEVES.

Neckband
With RS facing, work across 5 sts from Right Front stitch holder, pick up and knit 67 (71, 71, 71, 75, 75) sts evenly spaced
around Neck edge, work 5 sts from Left Front stitch holder – 77 (81, 81, 85, 85) sts.
Next Row (WS) P3, knit to last st, p3.
Knit 1 row.
Bind off purlwise.
Weave in ends.

Eco-Friendly Mouse Wrist Rest

Your wrist will be soooo pampered while you cruise the Net. This wrist rest is knitted with organic cotton, so soft,...so ergonomically correct...what more could you ask for?



Finished Measurements
Width: 4.5inches
Length: 2.75 inches

Materials:
Pakucho Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; Approx. 88yd/81m per 50g skein]; color: Vanilla; 1 skein
[Alternate 1: Ecoknit Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; 110yd/100m per 50g skein ]; 1 skein]
[Alternate 2: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton [100% Cotton; 150yd/137m per 100g skein ]; 1 skein]
1 set of US size 5 straight needles
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Cardboard or plastic mesh canvas(optional)

Gauge
21 sts/29 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern is worked tightly on needles a few sizes smaller then the usual size for the this size yarn. This helps the pillow keep it's shape.


DIRECTIONS
Loosely cast on 20 stitches.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (WS): Purl .

Row 2: K1, m1, k18, m1, k1.
Row 4: K1, m1, k20, m1, k1.
Row 6: K1, m1, k22, m1, k1.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: K1, k2tog, k20, ssk, k1.
Row 14: K1, k2tog, k18, ssk, k1.
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k16, ssk, k1.

Row 18: Purl (this creates a 'turning row').

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K1, m1, k18, m1, k1.
Row 4: K1, m1, k20, m1, k1.
Row 6: K1, m1, k22, m1, k1.
Row 8: Knit.

Rows 10-11(short rows): Work across to within 3 sts of of end of row. Wrap the next stitch (with yarn in back, slip next stitch from left hand to right hand needle, bring yarn to front of work, slip back to left hand needle), turn work around and work back to other end to within 3 sts of end of row. Wrap next st, turn, work back to one stitch before previous wrapped stitch. Repeat until four stitches on each side have been wrapped.
Next row, work all the way to end of row, picking up wrapped sts along with regular sts and knitting as one st. Work back, picking up wrapped sts as before.

Row 12: K1, k2tog, k20, ssk, k1.
Row 13, 15, and 17: Purl.
Row 14: K1, k2tog, k18, ssk, k1.
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k16, ssk, k1.
Row 18: Bind off all sts.

Finishing:
Weave in yarn ends and whip stitch one side and front of mouse pad closed. Print out bottom reinforcement template here or trace your own if desired. Using template, cut out piece from plastic mesh canvas or cardboard and insert into opening. Add stuffing on top of this until desired firmness. Finish whip stitching last side closed and tie off.

Pattern By Jennifer Tallapaneni

Knit Placemats

Freshen up your dining table with cotton knitted placemats! Solid or sripes, coordinate your colors!


SIZE: One Size
11 x 15 in. [28 x 38 cm]

MATERIALS
• 760-112 Lion Brand Lion Cotton: Poppy Red 1 Skein (A)
• 830-134 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Terracotta 1 Skein (B)
• 760-140 Lion Brand Lion Cotton: Rose 1 Skein (C)
• 830-149 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Stone 1 Skein (D)
• 830-122 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Taupe 1 Skein (E)
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
16 stitches + 30 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Garter stitch (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

SOLID PLACEMAT
Cast on 60 stitches with desired color.
Work even in Garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures 11 in. [28 cm] from beginning.
Bind off.

STRIPED PLACEMAT
Work as for Solid Placemat, working 1 row of each color in the following stripe sequence: *A, B, C, D, E, repeat from * until piece measures 11 in. [28 cm] from beginning.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Tied Front Vest

This is a beautiful vest to wear year-round! The pima cotton yarn makes it oh-so-soft!

SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 20(20-21-21½-22-22½)” down center back [add 20(20-21-21-22-22)” for tails in front]

MATERIALS
10(11-12-13-14-15) Hanks BERROCO pure pima (50 grs), #2264 Ballet Slipper
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Crochet hook, size 3.50 mm (E-4)

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

BACK
With straight needles, cast on 132(144-154- 166-176-188) sts. Work even in St st for 4 rows, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, k1 – 130(142-152-164-174-186) sts. Rep this dec every 2nd row 6(6-5-5-3-3) times more, then every 4th row 15(15-16-16-18-18) times – 88(100- 110-122-132-144) sts. Work even until piece measures 12½(12½-13-13-13½-13½)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Armholes: Bind off 4(6-7-8-10-10) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 0(4-4-4-4-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 80(80-88-98-104-116) sts. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 7(7-8-10-
11-14) times – 66(66-72-78-82-88) sts. Work even until armholes measure 5½(5½-6-6½- 6½-7)”, end on WS.

Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): K14, join another hank of yarn and bind off center 38(38- 44-50-54-60) sts, k to end. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each neck edge EVERY row 13 times. Fasten off last st each side.

LEFT FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 3 sts. Knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to end – 4 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 42(36-40-37-40-37) times more, end on WS – 46(40-44-41-44-41) sts.
Next Row (RS): Rep Inc Row once more – 47(41-45-42-45-42) sts.
Following Row (WS): P to last 2 sts, M1p, p2 – 48(42-46-43-46-43) sts. Rep these 2 rows 20(26-25-28-28-31) times more – 88(94-96-99-
102-105) sts. Work even if necessary until piece measures 20(20-21-21-22-22)” from beg, end on WS. Mark for beg of side seam. Work even for 4 rows, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to end – 87(93-95- 98-101-104) sts. Rep this dec every 2nd row 6(6-5-5-3-3) times more, then every 4th row
15(15-16-16-18-18) times – 66(72-74-77-80-83) sts. Work even until piece measures 12½(12½-13-13-13½-13½)” above marker, end on WS.

Shape Armhole: Bind off 4(6-7-8-10-10) sts at beg of the next row, then 0 (4-4-4-4-4) sts at beg of next RS row – 62(62-63-65-66-69) sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 7(7-8- 10-11-14) times – 55 sts. Work even until armhole measures 7½(7½-8-8½-8½-9)”, end on WS. Mark end of last row for beg of collar. Work even until collar measures 6(6-6½-7-7½-8)” above marker, end on WS. Bind off.

RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing all shaping. Work side incs at end of RS rows and at beg of WS rows. Bind off for armhole on WS. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows.

SLEEVES
With straight needles, cast on 66(66-72-78-82- 88) sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.

Shape Cap: Bind off 4(6-7-8-10-10) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 0(4-4-4-4-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 58(46-50-54-54-60) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 4th row 0(5-5-6-6-6) times,
then every RS row 14(3-3-1-1-1) times, end on WS – 22(22-26-32-32-3630(30-34-40-40-46) sts.
Bind off 43 sts at beg of the next 2(2-4-4-4-4) rows, then 4 sts at the beg of next 2(2-0-0-0-0).
Bind off remaining 16(16-22-28-28-34) sts.

FINISHING
Sew bound-off edges of left and right collar tog. Sew inner edge of collar to back neck edge with seam in center, matching markers with finished-off st on each side. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Left Lower Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, beg at left side seam, work in sc to cast-on edge of left front. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse sc back to side seam. Fasten off.

Right Lower Edging: Beg at cast-on edge of right front, work same as left lower edging.

Vintage Cotton Throw

This striped cotton throw will take the chill out or be a great companion while you're curled up reading a bestseller!

SIZE: One Size
About 32 x 32 in. (81.5 x 81.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 480-108 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton: Dusty Blue 1 Ball (A)
• 480-169 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton: Dusty Sage 1 Ball (B)
• 480-098 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn : Almond 1 Ball (C)
• 480-101 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Strawberry 1 Ball (D)
• 480-106 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Blueberry 1 Ball (E)
• 480-170 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Pistachio 1 Ball (F)
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm)

GAUGE:
15 sts + 20 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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:
Seed Stitch (over an even number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 2: P the knit sts, and k the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

THROW
Note: Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
With A, cast on 120 sts.
Rows 1-6: With A, work in Seed st.
Row 7 (RS): With A, work in Seed st as established over first 5 sts for border, place a marker, k to last 5 sts, place a marker, work in Seed st as established over last 5 sts for border.
Rows 8-11: With A, continue as established, working sts outside of markers (first and last 5 sts) in Seed st and the remaining sts in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
Row 12: With A, work in Seed st over first 5 sts, St st to last 5 sts, work last 5 sts in Seed st. Continue to work as established, keeping sts outside of markers (first and last 5 sts) in Seed st and the remaining sts in St st changing color as follows:
Rows 13-30: With B, rep Row 12.
Rows 31 and 32: With C, rep Row 12.
Rows 33-38: With D, rep Row 12.
Rows 39-50: With E, rep Row 12.
Rows 51-58: With C, rep Row 12.
Rows 59-62: With F, rep Row 12.
Rows 63-74: With D, rep Row 12.
Rows 75-78: With C, rep Row 12.
Rows 79-88: With A, rep Row 12.
Rows 89-94: With B, rep Row 12.
Rows 95-110: With C, rep Row 12.
Rows 111 and 112: With E, rep Row 12.
Rows 113-120: With F, rep Row 12.
Rows 121-126: With D, rep Row 12.
Rows 127-140: With E, rep Row 12.
Rows 141-144: With B, rep Row 12.
Rows 145-148: With A, rep Row 12.
Rows 149 and 150: With D, rep Row 12.
Rows 151-158: With F, rep Row 12.
With F, work in Seed st for 6 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Knitted Cotton Tote

Use this tote for work or workouts...grocery shopping or just bopping around town!


Size: One size
15 x 15 1/2 in. (38 x 39.5 cm) not including strap.

MATERIALS
• 860-145 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Eggplant 2 Balls (A)
• 860-141 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Wild Berry 2 Balls (B)
• 830-113 Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease®: Cherry 2 Balls (C)
• 830-145 Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease®: Plum
2 Balls (D)
• Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
14 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Seed st with 1 strand each of A and C held together. 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:
Seed Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.

STRIPE SEQUENCE
Stripe I Work in Seed st with 1 strand each of A and C held tog.
Stripe II Work in Seed st with 1 strand each of B and C held tog.
Stripe III Work in Seed st with 1 strand each of A and D held tog.
Stripe IV Work in Seed st with 1 strand each of B and D held tog.

TOTE
FRONT
With 1 strand each of A and C held tog, cast on 15 sts.
Row 1: Work Row 1 of Seed st across.
Row 2: Work Row 2 of Seed st to last st, k into front and back of st (inc made) – 16 sts.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg.
Change to 1 strand each of B and C held tog and rep Row 2 until you have 51 sts, then work even in Seed st until piece measures 7 in. (18 cm) from beg.
Change to 1 strand each of A and D, and work in Stripe III until piece measures 10 1/2 in. (27 cm) from beg.
Change to 1 strand each of B and D, and work in Stripe IV until piece measures 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg.
Change to 1 strand each of A and C, and work in Stripe I until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm) from beg.

Shape Strap
Next Row: Continuing in Stripe I, work 8 sts and place onto holder, bind off next 35 sts, finish row.
Work in Seed st as established on remaining 8 sts until Strap measures 2 in. (5 cm), then change to 1 strand each of B and C.

Work in Stripe Sequence as follows:
Work in Stripe II until Strap measures 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), work in Stripe III until Strap measures 10 in. (25.5 cm), then continue in Stripe IV until Strap measures 12 in. (30.5 cm), AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at outer edge of Strap every 3 in. (7.5 cm), 3 times – 5 sts.
When Strap measures 12 in. (30.5 cm), bind off.
For second half of Strap, place sts from holder back onto needle, rejoin A and C, and work as for first half of Strap.

BACK
Work as for Front.

FINISHING
Sew Front and Back together along lower edge. Sew sides, continuing side seam along edge of Straps (seam will run along center of finished Straps). Sew ends of Straps together. Weave in ends.

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.

Hooded Cotton Cardigan

This hooded cotton cardigan makes a great year-round sweater, use it now as a great swimsuit cover-up and in autumn, take it with you to the football game!


YARN
Rowan All Seasons Cotton
XS S M L XL
To fit bust 81 86 91 97 102 cm
32 34 36 38 40 in
Hooded coat- skeins- 17 18 19 19 20 x50gm
Collared coat- skeins- 16 16 17 18 19 x50gm

NEEDLES
1 pair 41⁄2mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles
TENSION
17 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles.
Pattern note: As row end edges of fronts form actual finished edges of garment, it is important these edges are kept neat. Therefore all new balls of yarn should be joined in at side seam or armhole edges of rows.

BACK
Cast on 95 (99: 103: 107: 111) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
These 2 rows form moss st.
Work a further 8 rows in moss st.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Next row: (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
These 2 rows set the sts – first and last 6 sts worked in moss st with all other sts worked in rev st st.

Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) twice, P to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: (P1, K1) twice, K to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: P1, K1, P to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next row: P1, K to last st, P1.
Beg with a P row, cont in rev st st as folls:

Fitted version only
Work 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll 6th row until 81 (85: 89: 93: 97) sts rem.
Work 9 rows.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 4th row until there are 95 (99: 103: 107: 111) sts.

Both versions
Cont straight until back measures 49 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan armholes
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 85 (89: 93: 97: 101) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K2tog tbl, K to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1: 2: 2: 3) times more. 77 (81: 81: 85: 85) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 25 (26: 26: 27: 27) times more.
Cast off rem 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts.

LEFT FRONT
Cast on 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): *P1, K1, rep from * to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge 8 sts in rib with all other sts in moss st.
Work a further 8 rows as set.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) twice, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: P1, K1, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last st, P1.
Next row: P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to end.
Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge still worked in rib with all other sts now worked in rev st st.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:

Fitted version only
Dec 1 st at beg of next and every foll 6th row until 49 (51: 53: 55: 57) sts rem.
Work 9 rows.
Inc 1 st at beg of next and every foll 4th row until there are 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts.

Both versions
Cont straight until left front matches back to beg of raglan armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan armhole
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row. 51 (53: 55: 57: 59) sts.
Work 1 row.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1: 2: 2: 3) times more. 47 (49: 49: 51: 51) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 22 (23: 23: 24: 24) times more.
Leave rem 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts on a holder.

RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge 8 sts in rib with all other sts in moss st.
Work a further 8 rows as set.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Next row: (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 4 sts, (K1, P1)twice.
Next row: (P1, K1) twice, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Next row: K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next row: P1, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Next row: K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to end.
Next row: K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge still worked in rib with all other sts now worked in rev st st.
Keeping sts correct as set, complete to match left front, reversing all shaping.
Do NOT break off yarn but set aside this ball – it will be used later.

SLEEVES
Cast on 59 (59: 61: 63: 63) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Work in moss st as given for back for 10 rows.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Beg with a P row, cont in rev st st as folls:
Work 2 rows.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 8th row until there are 79 (73: 77: 79: 73) sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 83 (85: 87: 89: 91) sts.
Cont straight until sleeve measures 43 (43: 44: 44: 44) cm, ending with a WS row.

Shape raglan
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 73 (75: 77: 79: 81) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K2tog tbl, K to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 65 (67: 69: 71: 73) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 22 (23: 24: 25: 26) times more. 19 sts.

Left sleeve only
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P1, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 14 sts.
Next row: K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, patt to end. 9 sts.
Next row: K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, patt to end. 4 sts.

Right sleeve only
Next row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, patt to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Patt to end. 14 sts.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts (one st on right needle), P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Patt to end. 9 sts.
Next row: Cast off 5 sts, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to end. 4 sts.
Both sleeves
Cast off rem 4 sts.

Finishing
PRESS all pieces as described on the information page.
Join raglan seams using back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.
Hooded coat
Hood
With RS facing, 5mm (US 8) needles and ball of yarn left at top of right front, patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of right front, pick up and knit 16 sts from right sleeve, 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts from back (place marker on centre st), and 16 sts from left sleeve, then patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of left front. 105 (109: 109: 113: 113) sts.
Keeping front opening edge 8 sts in rib as set and working all other sts in rev st st, cont as folls:
Work 1 row.
Next row (RS): Patt to marked centre st, M1 purlwise, P marked st, M1 purlwise, patt to end.
Work 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 4 times more and then first of these rows (the inc row) again. 117 (121: 121: 125: 125) sts.
Cont straight until hood measures 30 cm from pick-up row, ending with a WS row.
Shape top
Row 1 (RS): Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, P2tog, P marked st, P2tog tbl, patt to end.
Work 3 rows.
Row 5: As row 1.
Work 1 row.
Row 7: Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, P2tog, P marked st, P2tog tbl,
patt to end.
Row 8: Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, K2tog tbl, K marked st, K2tog,
patt to end.
Rows 9 to 12: As rows 7 and 8, twice.
Row 13: As row 7.
Work 1 row, dec 1 st at centre. 98 (102: 102: 106: 106) sts.
Row 15: Patt 49 (51: 51: 53: 53) sts and turn.
Fold work in half with WS tog and, using a spare needle, cast off sts from both needles tog to form hood seam.

Collared coat
Collar
With RS facing, 41⁄22mm (US 7) needles and ball of yarn left at top of right front, patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of right front dec 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) st at centre, pick up and knit 16 sts from right sleeve, 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts from back, and 16 sts from left sleeve, then patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of left
front dec 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) st at centre. 103 (109: 109: 111: 111) sts.
Working all sts in rib as set by front opening edge sts, cont in rib for 11 cm.
Cast off in rib.

Both coats
Tie belt (optional)
Cast on 9 sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Row 2: (K1, P1) 4 times, K1.
Rep these 2 rows until belt measures 140 cm.
Cast off.
Leave side seams open for first 30 rows.

Knitted Cotton Shopping Bag

Think Green! Knit this bag and take it with you to your visit to grocery store!

SIZE: One Size
About 11 x 14 in. (28 x 35.5 cm) (not including handle)

MATERIALS
• 482-130 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Seagrass 3 Balls
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long

GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row), with 2 strands of yarn held together.
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:
NOTES:
Base of Tote is knit back and fourth in rows on circular needle with 2 strands of yarn held together. Tote is then worked in the round in Lace Pattern with 1 strand of yarn.
ssk (slip, slip, knit)- slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time to right needle, insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together.

Lace Pattern (worked in the round)
Rnd 1: *(Yo, k2tog); rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *(Ssk, yo); rep from * around.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1-4 for Lace Pattern.

TOTE

Base
With 2 strands of yarn held together, cast on 44 sts.
Rows 1-30: Knit. At end of last row, do not turn.
Rotate work and pick up and k14 sts along adjacent short side of Base, 44 sts along long side of Base, and 14 sts along rem side – 116 sts.

Top
Note: Work will now proceed in the round.
Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnds 1-3: Knit.
Cut 1 strand of yarn, leaving a long tail.
With 1 strand of yarn, work Rnd 1 of Lace Pattern. Rep Rnds 1-4 of Lace Pattern until piece measures about
14 in. (35.5 cm) from Base, ending with a Rnd 4.

Handle Shaping
Next Rnd: Bind off 14 sts, K 44 sts, bind off 14 sts, k44 sts and sl to a holder, bind off 14 sts - (2 sets of 44 sts for each side of handle).
Rem 44 sts will be worked back and forth in rows for first half of handle.
Row 1 (RS): K2tog *(yo, k2tog), rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog – 42 sts.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K1, ssk, *(yo, ssk) to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 40 sts.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, *(yo, k2tog); rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 38 sts.
Row 7: Ssk, *(ssk, yo); rep from * to last 2 sts, ssk – 36 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Rep Rows 5-8 until there are 8 sts rem, ending with a Row 8. Work rem 8 sts as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K1, (yo, k2tog) 3 times, k1.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K1, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1.
Row 4: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-4 twice more. Bind off loosely. Re-join yarn to 44 sts on holder and work same as for first half of
handle.

FINISHING
Sew ends of handle together.

Border
With RS facing and 1 strand of yarn, beg at handle seam, pick up and k100 sts evenly spaced around one side of handle and top of Tote. Join, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Bind off loosely.
Rep border on opposite side of Tote. Weave in ends.

Quick and Easy Summer Projects- Mertle Beach Washcloth

Summer is here! Knitting is hot, hot, hot! Now is the time to knit fun, quick projects! I knit this cute washcloth up in 3 hours.

SIZE: One Size
About 10 x 10 in. (25.5 x 25.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 830-134 Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease: Violet
1 Ball (A)
• 830-186 Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease: Seaspray
1 Ball (B)
• 830-194 Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease: Lime
1 Ball (C)
• Knitting Needles - Size 7 [4.5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle

GAUGE:
Exact gauge is not important to this project

PATTERN STITCHES
Seed Stitch (worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: K1, *p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.

WASHCLOTH
With A, cast on 41 sts.
Rows 1-6: With A, knit.
Row 7: With B, k4, work in Seed st to last 4 sts, k4.
Rows 8-14: With B, rep Row 7.
Rows 15-18: With C, rep Row 7.
Rows 19 and 20: With A, rep Row 7.
Rows 21 and 22: With C, rep Row 7.
Rows 23 and 24: With A, rep Row 7.
Rows 25-28: With C, rep Row 7.
Rows 29 and 30: With B, rep Row 7.
Rows 31 and 32: With C, rep Row 7.
Rows 33-40: With B, rep Row 7.
Working in reverse order, rep Rows 32 -1.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Knit Something for Mother's Day- Spa Washcloths

You still have time...Make a personal spa basket for mom, include bath products and these hand-knitted cotton washcloths. What a great way to tell mom to take some time for herself!

SIZE: One Size
10 x 12 in. [25 x 30 cm]

MATERIALS
• 760-186 Lion Brand Lion Cotton: Maize 1 Skeins (A)
• 760-123 Lion Brand Lion Cotton: Seaspray 1 Skeins (B)
• Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]

GAUGE:
19 stitches + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Washcloth pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

WASHCLOTH
With A, cast on 48 sts.
Row 1: *K 4, p 4, rep from * across.
Row 2: K the knits, p the purls.
Row 3-6: Rep Rows 1-2.
At end of Row 6, change to B.
Row 7-10: With B, rep Rows 1-2.
At end of Row 10, change to A.
Repeat Rows 1-10 (8 times), then Rows 1-6 once more.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Bright Placemats for Outdoor Dining!

Summer is on its way, and nothing is more summer than having friends over for backyard dining! These placemats will brighten up any outdoor table setting!

Placemat: 16" x 12½" without fringe [approximately 40.5 cm x 32 cm]
MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Lion Cotton
1 ball #148 Turquoise
1 ball #147 Purple
1 ball #146 Fuchsia
1 ball #157 Sunflower
OR COLORS OF YOUR CHOICE
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size K-10.5 (6.60 mm) Crochet hook

GAUGE
16 stitches + 30 rows (15 ridges) = 4" (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row) using Size
8 needles.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. PLACE MATS
Make one in each colorway shown above.
With A, cast on 50 stitches.

Rows 1 - 8 with A, knit.
Rows 9 -10 with B, knit.
Rows 11-14 with A, knit.
Rows 15-16 with B, knit.
Rows 17-20 with C, knit.
Rows 21-22 with B, knit.
Rows 23-26 with A, knit.
Rows 27-28 with C, knit.
Rows 29-32 with D, knit.
Rows 33-34 with C, knit.
Rows 35-38 with A, knit.
Rows 39-40 with C, knit.
Rows 41-80 with A, knit.
Rows 81-82 with C, knit.
Rows 83-86 with A, knit.
Rows 87-88 with C, knit.
Rows 89-92 with D, knit.
Rows 93-94 with C, knit.
Rows 95-98 with A, knit.
Rows 99-100 with B, knit.
Rows 101-104 with C, knit.
Rows 105-106 with B, knit.
Rows 107-110 with A, knit.
Rows 111-112 with B, knit.
Rows 113-120 with A, knit.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.

FINISHING
The edges are finished with a fringe of approximately 2 inches [5 cm] in length; one strand of each of the four colors. Fringe assembly is one knot of fringe on every other stitch. Trim fringe if desired.

Airy Waves Shawl

This shawl is made with Recycled Cotton! Yes we are doing our part getting ready for Earth Day!

SIZE: One Size
About 18 x 58 in. (46 x 147.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 482-110 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Marine
1 Ball (A)
• 482-123 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Sand
1 Ball (B)
• 482-157 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Sunshine
1 Ball (C)
• 482-130 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Seagrass
1 Ball (D)
• Knitting Needles - Size 7 [4.5 mm]
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st (knit on right side, purl on wrong side). 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 smaller needles; if more stitches and rows, try larger size needles.
STRIPE SEQUENCE A, B, C, D.

SHAWL
With A, cast on 80 sts.
K 1 row, p1 row.
Row 1: K2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2tog, yo, p to last 2 sts, yo, p2tog.
Row 3: K2tog, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2tog.
Rows 4 –19: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
Eyelet Row: P2, *yo, p2tog, rep from * across.
*Next Row: Change to next color in Stripe Sequence and rep Row 3.
Next Row: Rep Row 2.
Next Row: Rep Row 3.
Rep last 2 rows for a total of 9 times, then rep Row 2 once.
Next Row: Rep Eyelet row.**
Rep from * to ** until Stripe Sequence has been worked 3 times.
Work Stripe Sequence one more time, ending with last rep of Row 2 with D.
Next Row: With D, rep Row 1.
P 1 row, k1 row.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

My Noro Throw...showing off a bit

Here's a pic of my version of the Noro Striped Throw that I gave you the pattern for on February 15, 2010.
I made mine with Noro Taiyo-cotton/silk/wool/nylon blend.
I used 4 1/2 skeins (100gr=200meter)
I would love to see your pics of items you've made using the patterns from my blog!