So Sari...Ribbon Bracelet

So sorry, time got away from me last month...for those that have moved and have tried to unpack and organize a house in a month hopefully can relate. With apologies, I present a very cool knitted braclet from Tilli Tomas.

One size fits most; cuff - 6.5” circ., bangle - 7” circ.


Materials
1 skein Tilli Tomas Sari Ribbon (60 yds/100 g; 90 % silk, 10% cotton)
*Note: 1 skein will make two bracelets
#7 US ( mm) needles
Tapestry needle
 

CO 12 and work in St. st. until strip measures approx. 7", or a half-inch larger than the circumfrence of your wrist. Join active stitches to CO edge by picking up 12 st. along CO edge, and BO using 3-needle

bind off. (Alternatively, BO, then seam to CO edge using mattress stitch.) Curl top and bottom (only two remaining long edges) of tube inward to meet. Seam all around using mattress stitch, then flip

bracelet so seam faces inside of wrist.

Cuff:
CO 11 and work all rows (RS and WS) as follows:
{*K1, P1* until 1 before end, K1.}
Work in this pattern (seed stitch) until strip measures approx. 6.5” long, or the circumference of your
wrist. BO.
Using a tapestry needele and extra Sari yarn, lace open edge of cuff together like sneakers, starting in
the middle and working to each edge, so that you have two laces with two bows. Tie to close.

Knitted Mesh Shopper's Tote

Made with a cotton/rayon yarn this tote will carry all your daily groceries!


SIZE: One Size
Finished Measurements: 161⁄ ⁄2" wide by 17" tall (excluding handles)

Sundance by Classic Elite (50% cotton, 50% microfiber; 50 gram ball = approx 83 yards)
• 7 balls 6216 Candlelight
Needles
• One pair each size US 7 and 8 (4.5 mm and 5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge
• Two double pointed needles (dpn) size US 7 (4.5 mm) for I-Cord handles
• Stitch markers
GAUGE: 18 sts and 21 rows = 4" in Star Mesh Rib using larger needles; 21 sts and 28 rows =
4" in 1 x 1 Rib using smaller needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

SPECIAL TERMS:
p2tog: Purl 2 sts together (1 st decreased).
s2kp: Slip 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to the
RH needle, k1, pass 2 slipped sts over knit st
(2 sts decreased).
ssk: (slip, slip, knit) Slip 2 sts, one at a
time, knitwise to the RH needle; return sts
to LH needle in turned position and knit
them together through the back loops (1
st decreased).
k2tog: Knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased).
m1p: (make 1 purlwise) Insert LH needle
under horizontal strand between st just
worked and next st, from the back to the
front, purl (1 st increased).

PATTERN STITCHES:
1 x 1 Rib: (multiple of 2 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as
they face you.
Rep Row 2 for 1 x 1 Rib.

Star Mesh Rib: (multiple of 4 sts + 5)
Row 1: (RS) K1 *yo, s2kp, yo, k1; rep from * across.
Row 2: (WS) Purl.
Row 3: Ssk, yo, k1 *yo, s2kp, yo, k1; rep from *
to last 2 sts, yo, k2tog.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1– 4 for Star Mesh Rib.

I-Cord: *Knit 1 row; without turning the work,
slide the sts to RH end of needle, pull yarn
tightly from the end of the row, (behind the
sts); rep from * until cord meas desired length.

BAG (make 2)
Using smaller needles, CO 89 sts. (WS) Begin
1 x 1 Rib; work even until piece meas 2" from
beg, end RS row. Change to larger needles;
Dec Row: (WS) P1, k1, p1 (edge sts, keep in 1
x 1 Rib throughout), place marker (pm), dec
14 sts evenly across center 83 sts as follows:
p2, p2tog, *p4, p2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts,
p1, pm, p1, k1, p1 (edge sts, keep in 1 x 1 Rib
throughout) — 75 sts rem. Est Patt: (RS) K1, p1,
k1 (edge sts, keep in 1 x 1 Rib throughout),
slip marker, work across center 69 sts in Star
Mesh Rib, slip marker, k1, p1, k1 (edge sts,
keep in 1 x 1 Rib throughout). Work even as
est until piece meas 15" from beg, end RS
row. Inc Row: (WS) P1, k1, p1 (edge sts), slip
marker, p2, m1p, *p5, m1p; rep from * across
to last 4 sts, p2, slip marker, p1, k1, p1 (edge
sts) — 89 sts. Change to smaller needles and
1 x 1 Rib: (RS) Work across, removing markers.
Work even in 1 x 1 Rib for 2", end WS row. BO
all sts in Rib.

HANDLES (make 2)
Using dpn, CO 7 sts. Work I-Cord until piece
meas 25" from beg. BO all sts.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew side
and bottom seams. Fasten one handle to
each side of bag as follows: Sew each end
of handles 3" in from side seam, and 2" down
from top edge on WS into bag.

The Tote that Can Carry the Kitchen Sink!

How much can you carry in one tote bag? Everything with this one!

SIZE: One Size
11 in. high x 18 in. wide x 6 in. deep (28 x 45.5 x 15 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-147 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Eggplant
4 Balls
• Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm]
• Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
2 wood dowels 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter x 15 in (38 cm) long 3/4 yd. (meter) of fabric for lining
Sewing needle and thread
GAUGE:
10 1/2 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Seed 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:
PATTERN STITCH
Seed Stitch (uneven number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: P the knits and k the purls.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.

TOTE
Cast on 35 sts. Beginning with a p row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 9 rows (for casing). Increase 12 sts evenly across next row - 47 sts. Place markers on each side edge. Work in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm). Place markers on each side edge. Work in Seed st for 6 in. (15 cm) more. Place markers on each side edge. Continue in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm), end with a WS row. Place markers on each side edge. K 1 row, decreasing 12 sts evenly across row.
Continue in St st, beginning with a p row, for 9 rows (for casing). Bind off.

SIDE PANELS (make 2)
Cast on 15 sts. Work in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING
Lining
Measure Tote, not including casings. Add 1 in. (2.5 cm) to measurement of length and width. Cut a piece of fabric to this size for body lining.
From remaining fabric, cut 2 pieces, each 6 1/2 x 12 in. (16.5 x 30.5 cm) for sides.
With RS together and using a 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) seam allowance, sew one side to either edge of body lining, to make a bag shape.
Trim top edge evenly, then press 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) along top edge to the WS. Set lining aside.

Assembly
Sew Side Panels to sides of Tote, aligning corners and lower edges of Side Panels with markers. Fold St st casing in half to inside of Tote and sew in place.
Slip lining into Tote. Slipstitch top, pressed edge of lining to inside of Tote. Slide dowels into casings and sew ends closed.

Handles (make 2)
Cast on 5 sts. Work in Seed st for 25 in. (63.5 cm). Bind off. Sew long side edges together. Sew each end of Handle securely to inside edge of casing, about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from end of dowel.

Knit Project Bag

Knit yourself a pyramid shaped project bag to make your knitting projects mobile. Finished Size About 61/2" wide at base and 6" tall, after felting.

Yarn Malabrigo Rasta (100% merino; 90 yd [82 m]/150 g): #863 zarzamora
(purple) and #868 coronilla (gold), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm) (see Notes).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); removable markers; waste yarn for provisional CO;
tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 11 rnds = 4" in St st, before felting; 12 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in St st, after felting.
Notes • This bag can be worked with doublepointed needles, two circulars, or the magic-loop method. • Because of the provisional cast-on, you may need to adjust the tension of the cast-on stitches as you work across
them. If necessary, move the extra looseness across the row to one place,
pull the extra yarn to the wrong side and leave a loop. During finishing, cut the loop and weave in the ends; felting will secure them.
•You can arrange the colors in any way you like. You could make each triangle a solid color or alternate colors every round or two on each triangle. Two skeins of yarn are enough for two bags, so you can experiment.

Stitch Guide
Triangle:
Rnd 1: K20, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k19, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k19, sl 1, k2tog (last st of rnd and first st of next rnd), psso—60 sts rem.
Place removable m in each dec.
Rnd 2: *Knit to 1 st before marked st, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from * 2 more times (last k2tog uses last st of rnd and first st of next rnd)—6 sts dec’d.
Rep Rnd 2 every rnd 8 more times—6 sts rem.
Rnd 11: Ssk 3 times—3 sts rem.
Rnd 12: Ssk, sl st to left needle, use right needle to pass 2nd on left needle over first—1 st rem.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail. Fasten off last st.

Bottom
With gold and the invisible provisional method (see Glossary), CO 22 sts. *With a separate strand of waste yarn and cont with same strand of gold, CO 22 sts; rep from * once more—66 sts total. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work triangle (see Stitch Guide), changing to purple on Rnd 9—no sts rem.

Back
With purple, RS facing, and beg at one corner of bottom, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along one edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total.
Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem.
Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Using the provisional method and same strand of purple, CO 22
sts—44 sts total. With a separate strand of waste yarn and same strand of purple, CO 22 sts—66 sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem.

Left Side
With purple, RS facing, and beg at corner of bottom that is not attached to back, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along bottom edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total. Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Remove provisional CO from 22 sts along edge of back and knit these sts—44 sts total. Using the provisional method and same strand of purple, CO 5 sts—49 sts total. Using the backward-loop method, firmly CO 12 sts—61 sts total. With a separate
strand of waste yarn and same strand of purple, CO 5 sts—66 sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem.

Right Side
With purple, RS facing, and working along rem edge of bottom, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along bottom edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total. Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Remove provisional CO from 5 sts along edge of left side and knit these sts—27 sts total. Using the backward-loop method, firmly CO 12 sts—39 sts total. Remove provisional CO from 5 sts along edge of left side and knit these sts—44 sts total. Remove provisional CO from 22 sts along edge of back and knit these sts—66 sts total.
Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem.

Finishing
Pull a double thickness of purple through top of pyramid as a placeholder for handle, which will be added later. Turn bag inside out and work in ends loosely, being careful not to pull and distort bag fabric.
Felting: With bag inside out, place in washing machine with a pair of jeans for extra agitation. Wash on lowest and hottest water setting with a small amount of mild detergent. Sts will still be quite distinct after bag is felted. Allow to airdry.

Handle: Make a twisted cord as foll: Cut a 24" length of each yarn and tie tog at one end. Twist each strand clockwise until it is tightly twisted. Hold strands beside each other and allow to twist around each other. Tie ends tog. Remove placeholder yarn from top of pyramid and insert handle so that pyramid top is centered on handle. Knot handle at top of pyramid.
Tie ends of handle tog with an overhand knot about 5–6" from top of bag to form a hanging loop.

Knitted Leaf Necklace

Make this knitted leaf necklace nice and long to accessorize your long tunics and leggings. Or double the yarn and bump up the needle size and knit this up as a belt!


SIZE
Approximately 40” long

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO SUEDE DELUXE (50 grs), #3904 Hopalong Gold
2 Double pointed knitting needles, size 6


NOTE
There are no gauge requirements for this necklace

NECKLACE
With double pointed needles, cast on 2 sts and work I-Cord as follows:
** Row 1: * K2, do not turn work. Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from RS. Rep from * for 2”.
Leaf: Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k1 – 3 sts. Turn.
Row 2: K1, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all in yo, k1 – 7 sts. Knit 8 rows.
Dec Row (RS): SSK, k to last 2 sts, k2 tog – 5 sts. Knit 1 row. Rep the last 2 rows once more – 3 sts.
Next Row (RS): SSK, k1 – 2 sts. Rep from ** 11 times more – 12 leaves. On last leaf, work Next Row as sl 1, k2 tog, psso – 1 st. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew cast-on edge of first section of I-Cord to base of first leaf forming a loop. Draw last leaf through loop to fasten. More leaves may be pulled through loop to adjust length of necklace.

Sick of Winter...Knit a Beach Bag!

Nothing is better than thinking of spring and summer, while in the clutches of winter's end...this is one cool bag to hold all your hot summer needs!

Materials:
1 ball of each TAHKI STACY CHARLES Cotton Classic in color #3336 Brown (A), #3203 Taupe (B), #3226 Eggshell (C), #3475 Coral (D), #3453 Soft pink (E).
US 7-9 needles

Note
(For bag bottom and handle only) Sl sts purlwise with yarn at RS.

Bag
Bag body
With E, CO 32 sts. Row 1 (RS) With E, knit.

Row 2 With E, purl.

Rows 3 and 4 With B, knit.

Row 5 With A, knit.

Row 6 With A, purl.

Rows 7–14
With C, work 8 rows of Moire St Pat.

Row 15 With B, knit.

Row 16 With B, purl.

Rows 17 and 18 With A, knit.

Rows 19 and 21 With D, knit.
Rows 20 and 22 With D, purl.

Rows 23 and 24 With B, knit.

Rows 25–32 With E, work 8 rows of
Diamond Drop Pat.

Row 33 With C, knit.

Row 34 With C, purl.

Rows 35 and 36 With D, knit.

Row 37 With B, knit.

Row 38 With B, purl.

Rows 39- 52 With A, work 14 rows of Pebble St Pat.

Rows 53 and 54 With E, knit.

Rows 55 and 57 With C, knit.

Rows 56 and 58 With C, purl.

Row 59 With A, knit.

Row 60 With A, knit, inc 1 st—33 sts.
Rows 61–66 With B, work 6 rows of Crocus Buds
Pat. Row 67 With D, knit.

Row 68 With D, purl.
Rows 69 and 70 With C, knit.

Rows 71 and 72 With B, knit.

Rows 73–80 With D, work 8 rows of
Knotted Openwork Pat, dec 1 st on last row—32 sts.

Rep rows 1–80 once more.

With E, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Bind off.

Bag bottom
With D, CO 45 sts. Rows 1 and 2 With D, knit.
Rows 3 and 4 With A k1, *sl 1, k1; rep from *.
Rows 5 and 6 With D, knit. Rows 7 and 8 With
A, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Repeat
rows 1–8 two more times. With D, knit 2 rows.
Bind off.

Handle
With E, CO 97 sts. Rows 1 and 2 With E, knit.
Rows 3 and 4 With D, k1, *sl 1, k1; rep from *.
Rows 5 and 6 With A, knit.

Rows 7 and 8 With C, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 9 and 10 With B, knit.

Rows 11 and 12 Rep row 3.
Rows 13 and 14 With E, knit.

Rows 15 and 16
Rep row 7.

Rows 17 and 18 With A, knit.

Rows 19 and 20 Rep row 3.

Rows 21 and 22 With B, knit.

Rows 23 and 24 Rep row 7. Work rows 1–4 once more. Bind off.
Rows 61–66 With B, work 6 rows of Crocus Buds
Pat. Row 67 With D, knit.

Row 68 With D, purl.
Rows 69 and 70 With C, knit.

Rows 71 and 72 With B, knit.

Rows 73–80 With D, work 8 rows of Knotted Openwork Pat, dec 1 st on last row—32 sts.

Rep rows 1–80 once more. With E, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Bind off.
Assemble using photo as guide.

Bag Patterns

knotted openwork pat MULTIPLE OF 3 STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8
Purl. Rows 3 and 7 K2, * yo, k3 (illust. 1),
pass 3rd st on right needle over first 2 k
sts (illust. 2); rep from *, end k1. Row 5
K1, * k3, pass 3rd st on right needle over
first 2 k sts, yo; rep from *, end k2.

crocus buds pat ODD # OF STS
Rows 1 and 5 (RS) K2, * yo, k2; rep
from * to last st, k1. Rows 2 and 6
P2, *p3 (illust. 1), pass 3rd st on right
needle over first 2 p sts (illust. 2); rep
from *, end p1. Row 3 K3, * yo, k2; rep
from * to end. Row 4 P1, * p3, pass 3rd
st on right needle over first 2 p sts; rep
from *, end p2.

pebble stitch pat EVEN # OF STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. 3 K1,
* k2tog; rep from *, end k1. Row 4 K1,
* k1, insert left needle from front to
back under strand between last st
worked and first st on left needle, k
this strand through front loop (illusts.
1 and 2); rep from *, end k1. Rows
5–12 Rep rows 1–4 twice. Row 13 and
14 Knit.

diamond drop pat MULTIPLE OF 4 STS
Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7 (RS) Knit. Rows
2 and 6 P1, * yo, p2 (illust. 1), pass yo
over 2 p sts (illust. 2), p2; rep from *,
end last rep p1, instead of p2. Row
4 P3, * yo, p2, pass yo over 2 p sts, p2;
rep from * to last st, p1. Row 8 Knit.

moire stitch pat eVEN # OF STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8
Purl. Rows 3, 5, and 7 K1, * sl 1, k1,
yo (illust. 1), pass sl st over k1 and yo
(illust. 2); rep from *, end k1.

On the Road...Knit up a Travel Blanket!

This blanket is small enough to bring on the airplane or keep in the car...wherever you go, don't forget your wobbie!

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 30” x 36” (Not including wrap)

MATERIALS
2 Hanks BERROCO VINTAGE (100 grs), #5105 Oats and 1 hank each #5122 Bananne, #5112 Minty, #5192 Chana Dal, #5121 Sunny, #5125 Aquae, #5179 Chocolate, #5156 Cork, #5185 Tide Pool, #5176 Pumpkin,
#5184 Sloe Berry, #5182 Black Currant, #5175 Fennel, #5183 Lilacs, #5134 Sour Cherry, #5177, Douglas Fir, #5123 Blush and #5150 Berries
Straight knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Crochet hook, size 5.00 mm (H-8)
Five 1” button

GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in Seed St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)

Row 1: K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Rep this row for Seed St.
NOTE
This throw is made in 3 strips

THROW
Strip 1: With straight needles, using #5105, cast on 45 sts. Keeping 2 sts at each edge in St st and remaining sts in Seed St, work even for 7”, end on WS.
Change to #5129 and work even for 7”, end on WS.
Change to #5179 and work even for 3”, end on WS. Change to #5176 and work even for 8”, end on WS.
Change to #5175 and work even for 3”, end on WS. Change to #5177 and work even for 8”, end on WS.
Strip should measure 36” from beg. Bind off.
Strip 2: With straight needles, using #5122, cast on 45 sts. Keeping 2 sts at each edge in St st and remaining sts in Seed St, work even for 5”, end on WS. Change to #5121 and work even for 7”, end on WS.
Change to #5156 and work even for 8”, end on WS. Change to #5184 and work even for 5”, end on WS.
Change to #5183 and work even for 7”, end on WS. Change to #5123 and work even for 4”, end on WS.
Change to #5105 and work even for 11”, end on WS. Strip should measure 47” from beg. Bind off.
Strip 3: With straight needles, using #5112, cast on 45 sts. Keeping 2 stseach edge in St st and remaining sts in Seed St, work even for 7”, end on WS. Change to #5125 and work even for 7”, end on WS.
Change to #5185 and work even for 3”, end on WS. Change to #5182 and work even for 8”, end on WS. Change to #5134 and work even for 3”, end on WS. Change to #5150 and work even for 8”, end on WS. Strip should measure 36” from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew strips together, following diagram.
Buttonloops: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join #5105 with a sl st in first st on bound-off edge of Strip 2. Ch 1, working 1 sc in each bound-off st, work 3 sc’s, ch 2, skip 2 sc’s, * work 7 sc’s, ch 2, skip 2 sc’s, rep from * 3 times more, work in sc to end. Fasten off. Fold blanket in thirds lengthwise along seams
between strips. Starting at cast-on edge, roll blanket towards bound-off edge. When 3 strips are rolled, wrap #5105 single section in center around roll. Mark placement of 5 buttons under buttonloops. Unroll blanket and sew on buttons.

Gauntlet Gloves

These gauntlet Gloves are made with wool for winter, but feel free to adapt them to year round wear by using cotton yarn of the same weight.

SIZE: One Size
About 8 in. (20.5 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 19 in. (48.5 cm) long Gauntlets are meant to fit with negative ease (Gauntlet circumference should be less than body measurement) for a snug fit.

MATERIALS
• 620-099 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
18 sts = 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:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, P2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1: *K2, p2, rep from * across.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.

NOTES:
Crochet hook is used for single crochet trim around elbow slit. If desired, you may embroider blanket st around elbow slit instead of working crochet trim.

GAUNTLETS
Beg at hand edge of Gauntlet, cast on 28 sts.
Row 1: K1, p2, work in K2, p2 Rib to last st, k1.
Row 2: P1, work in K2, p2 Rib to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2.
Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work until piece measures about 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next (Inc) Row: K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 – 30 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 9 1/2 in. (24.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 32 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 13 in. (33 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 34 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape elbow slit
Next Row: K8, bind off 17, k to end of row.
Next Row: Purl, casting on 17 sts over bound-off sts of previous row.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 16 in. (40.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 36 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: K1, p2, work in K2, p2 Rib to last st, k1.
Next Row: P1, work in K2, p2 Rib to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Seam sides of Gauntlet along rib at hand edge. Leave next 2 in. (5 cm) unseamed for thumb, then sew remainder of seam. From RS, join yarn with a slip stitch anywhere along edge of elbow slit. Work single crochet evenly spaced around edge of slit.

Knitted Lariat Necklace

Knit up a cool lariat necklace that you can wear about 10 different ways!

SIZE
Approximately 40” long

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO SUEDE DELUXE (50 grs), #3904
Hopalong Gold 2 Double pointed knitting needles, size 6

NOTE
There are no gauge requirements for this necklace

NECKLACE
With double pointed needles, cast on 2 sts and work I-Cord as follows:
** Row 1: * K2, do not turn work. Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from
RS. Rep from * for 2”.

Leaf: Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k1 – 3 sts. Turn.
Row 2: K1, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all in yo, k1 – 7 sts. Knit 8 rows. Dec Row (RS): SSK, k to last 2 sts, k2 tog – 5 sts. Knit 1 row. Rep the last 2 rows once more – 3 sts.
Next Row (RS): SSK, k1 – 2 sts. Rep from ** 11 times more – 12 leaves. On last leaf, work Next Row as sl 1, k2 tog, psso – 1 st. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew cast-on edge of first section of I-Cord to base of first leaf forming a loop. Draw last leaf through loop to adjustlength of necklace.

E- Reader Cozy

A very personal way to protect your Kindle, Nook or any other e-reader!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 8½” wide x 10” long (or dimensions to fit your device)

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO SOX METALLIC (100 grs), #1383 Spiced Rum
Straight knitting needles, size 2 (2.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Three 1” buttons (ours are from One World Button Supply Co.)

GAUGE
28 sts = 4”; 52 rows = 4” in Seed St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SEED STITCH (Even number of sts)
Row 1: * K1, p1, rep from * across.
Rep this row for Seed St.

WELT
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: Purl.
These 4 rows form Welt.
NOTE
Decorative Welts are added at specific intervals. You can add them when you feel like it for an original cover
or follow our directions.

COVER
With straight needles, cast on 64 sts (or the width of your device plus ½” x 7.5 – round up to the nearest even number). Knit 1 row on WS, purl 2 rows. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 3”, end on WS.
Work Welt. Work even in Seed St for 4 rows. Work Welt. Work even in Seed St for 3½”, end on WS. Work Welt. Work even in Seed St for 1½”, end on WS. Work Welt. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 22½” from beg (or the height of your device x 2 divided by 2½”), end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Mark center 3 sts. Working in Seed St, work 8 sts, bind off 3 sts, work to marker, bind off 3 sts, work to last 11 sts, bind off 3 sts, work to end. Note: If your device is narrower than 7”, you may want to omit the center buttonhole.
Next Row: Work in Seed St, cast on 3 sts over each group of sts bound off on previous row. Work 4 rows even in Seed St. Knit 2 rows, purl 1 row. Bind off knitwise on WS.

FINISHING
Place your device in the cover, folding flap to the front and placing markers for buttons under buttonholes. Pin side edges together. Remove device and sew side seams. Sew on buttons.

Herringbone Belt

A knitted belt is totally hip! Depending on your yarn choice, you could have the vintage look or the chic look!


Size
Width: 1.75 inches (4.4cm)
Length: 34 inches (86.5cm), not including fringe


Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, about 120 yards (110m)
We used: Berroco Suede Tri-Color (100% nylon; 120 yards [111m] per 50g ball): #3797 Django, 1 ball
Needles: US size 8 (5mm)
Notions: Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle

Gauge
24 stitches and 55 rows=4" (10cm) in pattern
Note: All stitches are slipped purlwise.

Making the Belt
With crochet hook and tapestry needle, cast on 204 stitches using the crochet chain cast-on method.
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1 with yarn in front, with yarn in back knit 2, *slip 2 with yarn in front, with yarn in back knit 2; repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, knit 1.
Row 2: Slip 1 with yarn in front, purl 1, *slip 2 with yarn in back, with yarn in front purl 2; repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, purl 1, with yarn in back knit 1.
Row 3: Slip 3 with yarn in front, *with yarn in back knit 2, slip 2 with yarn in front; repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, with yarn in back knit 1.
Row 4: Slip 1 with yarn in front, purl 3, *slip 2 with yarn in back, purl 2; repeat from * until 4 stitches remain, slip 2 with yarn in back, with yarn in front purl 1, knit 1.
Rows 5-12: Repeat rows 1-4 twice.
Row 13: Slip 3 with yarn in front, *with yarn in back knit 2, slip 2 with yarn in front; repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, with yarn in back knit 1.
Row 14: Slip 1 with yarn in front, purl 1, *slip 2 with yarn in back, with yarn in front purl 2; repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, purl 1, with yarn in back knit 1.
Row 15: Slip 1 with yarn in front, with yarn in back knit 2, *slip 2 with yarn in front, with yarn in back knit 2; repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, knit 1.
Row 16: Slip 1 with yarn in front, purl 3, *slip 2 with yarn in back, with yarn in front purl 2; repeat from * until 4 stitches remain, slip 2 with yarn in back, with yarn in front purl 1, with yarn in back knit 1.
Rows 17-20: Repeat rows 13-16.
Rows 21-23: Repeat rows 13-15.
Bind off while working row 16.
Weave in loose ends.

Make the Fringe
Make 14 fringes as follows: Cut fourteen 24" (61cm) strands of yarn. Place belt flat on table with right side facing. Beginning at one of the short edges, *insert crochet hook from back to front into the edge of the belt. Fold one strand in half and hold cut ends together to create a loop. Place loop on hook and pull it halfway through the knitted piece. With hook still in place, pull cut ends of fringe through the loop to make knot. Pull fringe ends to tighten. Repeat from * 6 more times, spacing fringe evenly along belt's edge. Repeat fringing at opposite end of belt. Trim all fringes to 11" (28cm) in length.

Carry Bag

An easy fast and fun bag to knit. Carry all your goodies in it!

One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 8” wide x 7½” high (Not including Twisted Cord)

MATERIALS
1 Hank each BERROCO WEEKEND (100 grs), #5943 Mariana Blue (A), #5941 Sea Glass (B) and #5948 Nectarine (C)
Straight knitting needles, size 11 (8.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE

12 sts = 4”; 15 rows = 4” in St st with 1 strand each of A and B held together
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

BAG
With straight needles, using 1 strand each of A and B held together, cast on 25 sts. Knit 12 rows. Work even in St st for 12 rows, end with a purl row. Knit 24 rows. Work even in St st for 12 rows, end with a purl row.
Knit 12 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Fold bag in half widthwise along the center of the 24 knit rows in center. Sew the side seams together.
Twisted Cord: Cut five 210” long strands each of A, B and C (15 strands in all). Put all strands together, then fold in half. Tie the ends together in a knot. Slip the center of the strands over a hook and pull the strands tight. Slip a pencil through the knotted end and twist until the cord formed by the strands is so tight that you can’t twist any more and the cord starts to double back on itself. Put 2 finger in the center of the cord and carefully fold it in half towards the end on the hook. Let the 2 ends of the cord twist together. Remove from hook and knot both ends, leaving 3” free for the tassel at each end. Starting with one knot at the folded bottom edge of the bag, sew the cord to the side edge of bag up to the open top edge.

Repeat with the other end of the cord and the other side of bag. This leaves the center section of the cord free for a strap.

Cell Phone Cozy

What better way to protect your cell phone! Whether you have a flip phone or a display window, you can whip this up in no time! They also make fabu gifts!

Size
Blue cozy: 21/2x3 inches (6.5x7.5cm)
Pink cozy: 23/4x33/4 inches (7x9.5 cm)

Gauge
14 stitches=4" (10cm)
Materials:
Yarn: 30 yards (27m) boucle yarn for each cozy- Plymouth Italian Collection Firenze Boucle (30% wool, 30% acrylic, 40% nylon): #442 pink, 1 skein (for pink cozy); #418 blue, 1 skein (for blue cozy)
Needles: US size 7 (41/2mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle; 5/8" (1.5cm) button (for blue cozy); long sewing pins with large colored heads; sewing needle and thread to match; 2 stitch holders; 1/2" (1.3cm) snap (for pink cozy)
Note: Because different models of cell phones have different measurements, adjust the stitch counts accordingly. Use your gauge as a guide.

Blue Cozy
Cast on 8 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 7" (18cm).
End with knit row.
Shape the Flap
Row 1: Bind off 1 stitch (space for antenna), purl to end. (7 stitches)
Row 2: Knit.
Rows 3, 5, 7, and 9: Purl.
Row 4: Knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 1. (6 stitches)
Row 6: Knit 3, knit 2 together, knit 1. (5 stitches)
Row 8: Knit 2, knit 2 together, knit 1. (4 stitches)
Row 10: Knit 1, knit 2 together, knit 1. (3 stitches)
Bind off all stitches.

Make Buttonhole Loop:
Cut yarn about 18" (46cm) from last stitch; thread on tapestry needle. Insert needle into beginning stitch of bind-off row and carry the yarn to end stitch of bind-off row (other side of flap), leaving a big-enough loop for button to fit through. Wrap yarn around loop several times to strengthen, and secure yarn by backstitching several times on wrong side of work.

Finishing:
Fold piece in half with right sides together to form the cell phone pocket (don't include the flap). Pin side edges together. With sewing needle and matching thread, whipstitch side seams closed. Remove pins.

Handle:
Cut length of yarn about 36" (90cm) long. Thread tapestry needle and secure 1 end of yarn on inside of side seam, under the top edge. Insert needle through side seam on opposite side, under the top edge, leaving a loop about 13" (33cm) long. Wrap yarn around loop several times to make a stronger handle, then return needle to first seam and secure end by weaving through side seam on wrong side of work. Turn piece to right side.
Attach the Button: Fold flap over top edge of pocket, and match loop with the place to attach button. With sewing needle and thread, stitch button in place. Weave in ends to wrong side of work; secure firmly.

Pink Cozy
Cast on 11 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 71/2" (19cm). End with purl row.
Make the Display Window: Knit 3 stitches, bind off 5 stitches, knit to end. (3 stitches on each side of bind-off). Place first set of stitches on holder. Work stockinette stitch over remaining 3 stitches for 1" (2.5cm); end with purl row. Cut yarn, leaving 6" (15cm) tail to secure later. Place stitches on second holder. Slip stitches from first holder onto needle. With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn at beginning of bound-off stitches. Purl 3 stitches. Work even in stockinette stitch for 1" (2.5cm).
Next row: Knit. At end of row, cast on 5 stitches using either knitted cast-on or cable cast-on. Knit stitches from second holder (11 stitches). Work in stockinette stitch for 1" (2.5cm). End with purl row.
Strap:
Next row: (right side) Bind off 3 stitches, knit to end of row. (8 stitches)
Next row: (wrong side) Bind off 4 stitches, purl to end of row. (4 stitches)
Continue working strap on 4 stitches for a total of 5" (12.5cm). Bind off all stitches.

Finishing:
With right sides together, fold cozy in half (don't include strap). Pin side edges together. With sewing needle and thread, whipstitch side seams together. Remove all pins. Turn piece to right side. Sew 1 side of snap on wrong side of strap, about 1/2" (1.3cm) from end. Fold strap in half and, on back side of cozy, mark where to attach other half of snap. Sew snap in place. Weave all yarn ends to wrong side, and secure.

Felted Knit Ombre Bag

One can never have enough bags! This is a great everyday bag, or make it your favorite knitting bag!

SIZE: One Size
18 in. wide x 14 in. tall (46 x 35.5 cm), after felting and not including handles

MATERIALS
• 820-111 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Midnight Blue 4 Balls (A)
• 820-178 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Dark Teal 3 Balls (B)
• 820-123 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Sage 3 Balls (C)
• 820-132 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Lemongrass 2 Balls (D)
• Size 11 [8 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Needles
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
3 yds (2.75 m) grosgrain ribbon, 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) wide
Sewing needle and thread

GAUGE:
11 sts + 15 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the round (k every round) with 2 strands held together, before felting. 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.

COLOR SEQUENCE
4 in. (10 cm) with 2 strands of A held together,
2 in. (5 cm) with 1 strand each of A and B held together,
4 in. (10 cm) with 2 strands of B held together,
2 in. (5 cm) with 1 strand each of B and C held together,
4 in. (10 cm) with 2 strands of C held together,
2 in. (5 cm) with 1 strand each of C and D held together,
4 in. (10 cm) with 2 strands of D held together.

Base
With 2 strands of A held together, cast on 16 sts.
Work back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles, in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures 21 in. (53.5 cm). Do not bind off.

Body
K16, pick up and k58 sts evenly spaced along adjoining side of base, pick up and k16 sts evenly spaced along short edge of base, pick up and k58 sts evenly spaced along remaining long side of base - 148 sts.
Begin working in the round and following Color Sequence.
Next Rnd: K1, place first marker, k14, place 2nd marker, k60, place 3rd marker, k14, place 4th marker, k59, place 5th marker (beg of rnd marker).
Next 3 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: Knit, increase 1 st before markers 1, 2, 3 and 4 -152 sts.
Continuing in Color Sequence, rep last 4 rnds 7 more times - 180 sts.
Leave beg of rnd marker, remove all other markers. Continue in Color Sequence on 180 sts until all 22 in. (59 cm) of sequence have been completed. Bind off.

HANDLES (make 2)
With 2 strands of A held together, cast on 135 sts.
Rows 1-4: Knit.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew first and last 1 in. (2.5 cm) of Handles to either side of Bag, along the last row of the B/C color section.
Weave in ends.

Felting
Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape.
Flatten Bag, WS out, on a flat surface. Cut 8 lengths of ribbon each 3 1/2 in. (9 cm). Sew a ribbon length about 3 in. (7.5 cm) below top edge and centered on WS of front for drawstring loop. In same way, sew a
length centered on back of Bag. Sew 3 lengths at each side of Bag, with one length centered on fold at side and two more, spaced 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) away.
Weave remaining ribbon through ribbon loops on inside of Bag, adjust as desired and knot 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.

Striped Yoga Bag!

So sorry my fellow knitters and subscribers...had hand surgery this week...making it a little hard to knit, type and a few other things! The good news is, that I will be able to go back to yoga in a few weeks, so I thought I'd celabrate and knit up a cool yoga bag!

MEASUREMENTS
17 ins [43 cm] circumference x 24 ins [61 cm] long.

MATERIALS
Bernat® Handicrafter® Stripes (42.5 g / 1.5 oz): 4 balls of #21712 (Lime Stripes).
Size 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) circular knitting needle 16 ins [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 13 sts and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For continuous stripes, join new ball at same point in color sequence where previous ball ended.

Cast on 30 sts.
Do not join.
1st row: (RS). Knit into front
and back of each st. 60 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
Join in rnd and knit in rnds for 25 ins [63.5 cm].
Next rnd: (Eyelet rnd). *K2. yfwd. K2tog. Rep from * to end of rnd. Knit 2 rnds. Cast off knitwise.

FINISHING
Weave yarn through cast on sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Drawstring: Cast on 100 sts. Cast off. Weave through eyelet rnd.
Strap: Cast on 5 sts. Knit for 32 ins [81.5 cm].
Cast off.
Sew ends of Strap to Bag.

Hot Water Bottle Cover

Thinking gifts for anyone... this hot water bottle cover would be a great gift in a Get Well basket for someone that feels a little under the weather, no matter what time of year!

SIZE: One Size
About 7 1/2 x 15 in. (19 x 38 cm)

MATERIALS
• Lion Brand New Cotton-Ease: Cactus 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
3 buttons, 1 in. (2.5 cm) diameter

GAUGE:
14 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row), with 2 strands of yarn held tog. 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:
K1, p1 Rib (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.

NOTES:
Cozy is worked with 2 strands of yarn held tog throughout.

FRONT
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 25 sts.
Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures about 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) from beg.
Next Row: (K2tog) twice, k to last 4 sts, (k2tog) twice – 21 sts remain at the end of this row.

Shape Neck
Next Row: Bind off 4 sts, work in K1, p1 Rib to last 4 sts, k4 – 17 sts at end of this row.
Next Row: Rep last row – 13 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), from bound-off sts.
Bind off.

BACK
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 25 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Buttonhole Row: K3, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made), k7, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made), k7, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made), k2.
Work in Garter st until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg.
Next Row: (K2tog) twice, k to last 4 sts, (k2tog) twice – 21 sts at the end of this row.

Shape Neck
Next Row: Bind off 4 sts, work in K1, p1 Rib to last 4 sts, k4 – 17 sts.
Next Row: Rep last row – 13 sts at the end of this row.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from bound-off sts.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Beg at top of neck, seam Front and Back together along sides of neck, across bound-off sts, and along sides. Fold lower Back edge over Front and mark placement of buttons. Sew on buttons.
Weave in ends.

Colorscape Scarf

A colorful scarf from Rowan Yarns. They have some great yarns and patterns on their website:
http://www.knitrowan.com/default.aspx

YARN
Rowan Colourscape
Colourway 1








A Northern Lights 436 x1 100gm.
B Frosty 433 x1 100 gm.

Colourway 2








A Bracken 441 x1 100gm.
B Storm 439 x1 100gm.

NEEDLES
1 pair US 10.5 needles

GAUGE
14 sts and 18 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 7mm (US 10.5)
needles.

SCARF
Using 7mm (US 10.5) needles and yarn A cast on 30 sts.
Work 2 knit rows.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K2, P to last 2 sts, P2.
Last 2 rows set patt, st st with 2 edge sts in garter st. Cont as set:
Rows 3-8: Using yarn A.
Rows 9-16: Using yarn B.
Last 16 rows set stripe sequence.
Cont until nearly all yarn has been used, ending after first 8 rows of stripe
sequence.
Next row using yarn A purl.
Next row using yarn A knit.
Cast off.

Sweet Dreams Travel Pillow

Summer travel is just around the corner, knit up this travel pillow and get to your destination in style and comfort! SIZE: One Size, Varies Width 13 in. /33cm Length 12 in. /30.5cm
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
• 270-105 Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend: Light Blue 1 Ball (A)
• 270-098 Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend: Cream 1 Ball (B)
•Knitting Needles - Size 7 [4.5 mm] • Crochet Hook - Size H-8
•Stitch Holders
•Large-Eye Blunt Needle

•Additional Materials
1. ½ yd fleece fabric
2. Sewing thread
3. Buckwheat hulls or fiberfill stuffing
4. 3½ (13mm) pearl buttons
GAUGE: 17 sts and 25 rows to 4 in. /10 cm over St st using size 8 (5 mm) needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTES: Clouds are embroidered in duplicate st after front piece has been knitted. When referring to "right" front or "left" front, we’re talking about the neck pillow as it is worn.

MAKE THE RIGHT FRONT
With A, cast on 7 sts.
Rows 1, 3, 5 (RS) Inc, k to last st, inc.
Rows 2 and 4 Inc, p to last st, inc.
Row 6 Purl. Rep rows 5–6 three times more-23 sts.
Work 12 rows even in St st. Row 25 (RS) Inc, k across.
Work 3 rows even in St st.
Row 29 (RS) Rep row 25.
Row 30 Purl.
Row 31 Rep row 25.
Row 32 Purl across to last st, inc-27 sts.
Place all sts on holder.

MAKE THE LEFT FRONT AND COMPLETE FRONT
Work as for rows 1–32 of right front, reversing all shaping, do not put sts on holder.
Row 33 (RS) Knit to end, cast on 4 sts, k across 27 sts on holder-58 sts.
Work 19 rows even in St st.
Row 53 (RS) Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog-56 sts.
Work 3 rows even in St st.
Row 57 (RS) Rep row 53-54 sts.
Work 1 row even in St st. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more-46 sts.
Row 67 Rep row 53-44 sts.
Row 68 P2tog, p across, ssp-42 sts.
Rep last 2 rows once more-38 sts.
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Bind off rem 18 sts.

MAKE THE BOTTOM BACK
Note Back is made in 2 pieces.
With B, work as for front through row 52. Rows 53–56 Work in k1, p1 rib. Bind off.

MAKE THE TOP BACK
With B, cast on 58 sts. Rows 1–4 Work in k1, p1 rib. Row 5 (buttonhole row) [K13, k2tog, yo] 3 times, k13. Row 6 Purl. Complete to match front, starting with row 53.
FINISH THE PILLOW COVER
Steam all pieces. Using B and yarn needle, follow chart to embroider clouds in duplicate stitch, spacing them randomly over front (our sample has 7 clouds, 3 of which are reversed image of chart). Trace around front to make a liner pattern. Cut out 2 identical liner pieces from fleece fabric and sew tog leaving a gap for stuffing. Clip seams and turn right side out, stuffing with buckwheat hulls or fiberfill. Sew gap. Pin knitted back pieces to front, overlapping ribbed edge of top back over ribbed edge of lower back. With A, crochet hook and front facing, work a rnd of sc around entire edge, followed by 2 rnds of sl st. Fasten off. Sew buttons on ribbed edge of bottom back. Place stuffed pillow inside cover.

Cool Headband!

This simple headband is perfect to stash in your purse or your gym bag. The double strand of yarn makes it very quick to knit. Depending on the yarn you choose, you can easily knit two headbands from just one skein of the yarn. Finished Sizes: 18” slightly stretched

Yarn: Knit Picks Dancing (41% Cotton, 39% Wool, 13% Nylon, 7% Elastic; 253 yds/50 g): Hula 23591, 1 ball.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm): Circular or straight
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle

Gauge: Approximately 20 sts /24 rows = 4”.in garter st on US 7s. Gauge is not really critical for this project.
Note: Yarn is doubled throughout.

Directions:
With two strands of yarn, CO 7 sts.
K 18 rows.
Increase pattern
Next row: K1, m1, k to end of row.
Next row: K.
Repeat these two rows eight times more: 16 sts on the needle.
K 30 rows.
Decrease pattern
Next row: K1, k2tog, k to end of row.
Next row: K.
Repeat these two rows eight times more: 7 sts on the needle.
K 18 rows.
BO.
Sew left and right edges together; work in all ends.