Easy Breezy Vest

This one piece vest pattern from Berroco would be an excellent first "clothing" project for those that have just started knitting and want to venture out!

 

SIZES

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

parentheses

FINSHED MEASUREMENTS

Width - 36(40-44-48-52-56)"

Length - 28(28-29-29-30-30½)"

Note: There is quite a bit of overlap on the fronts of this garment, so each size will fit multiple sizes

MATERIALS5(5-6-7-7-8) Hanks

BERROCO CAPTIVA (50 grs), #5503 Silver Coin 29" Length circular knitting needle, size 11 (8.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE2 St markers

GAUGE

12 sts = 4"; 18 rows = 4" in Seed St

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

This garment is worked in one piece from right front edge to left front edge

SEED STITCH

(Even number of sts)

Row 1 (RS):

* K1, p1, rep from * across.

Row 2:

* P1, k1, rep from * across. Rep these 2 rows for Seed St

VEST

With circular needle, cast on 84(84-88-88-90-92) sts. DO NOT join.Row 1 (RS):

Working in Seed St, work 18 sts, place marker, work 24(24-26-26-28-30) sts, place marker,

work to end. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 12(13-14-15-16-17)" from beg, end on WS.
Right Armhole: Next Row (RS):

Work to first marker, sl marker, bind off 24(24-26-26-28-30) sts, sl

marker, work to end.
 

Following Row:

Work in Seed St casting on 24(24-26-26-28-30) sts between markers over sts bound off on

previous row. Work even until piece measures 24(27-30-33-36-39)" from beg, end on WS.

Left Armhole:

Work same as right armhole. Work even until piece measures 36(40-44-48-52-56)" from beg, end on WS. Bind off

.

 

Fat Cable Scarf!

Get Ready for Fall! This Lion Brand Yarn pattern will make your cabling easy and it looks amazing!!!

SIZE: One Size
About 9 1/2 x 125 in. (24 x 317.5 cm)
MATERIALS
• 860-173 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Green 8 Balls

• Knitting Needles Size 15 [10 mm] 

• Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2)

• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
10 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern st 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: 6/6 RC (6 over 6 right cross) Slip 6 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k6, then k6 from cable needle.

SCARF
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 24 sts. Knit 2 rows.Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (Right Side): K2, p4, k12, p4, k2. Row 2 and all Wrong Side Rows: K6, p12, k6.
Row 13: K2, p4, 6/6 RC, p4, k2.
Row 18: K6, p12, k6.
Rep Rows 1-18 thirteen more times, then rep Rows 1-7 once.
Knit 2 rows. Bind off.
Rep Rows 1-18 thirteen more times, then rep Rows 1-7 once. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. 

Sleeveless Slouchy Cowlneck

This one from Berrocco...perfect for the office!

Shown in size SmallSIZESDirections are for women's size X-Small. 

Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust - 32(36-40-44-48-52)"Length – 21½(22-23-23-24-24½)" with lower edge folded under

MATERIALS

6(7-8-9-10-11) Hanks BERROCO SEDUCE (40 grs), #4472 Black Walnut

Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

16" Length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.50 mm)2 St holders1 St marker
GAUGE20 sts = 4"; 28 rows = 4" in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGEBACKWith straight needles, cast on 80(90-100-110-120-130) sts. 
Work even in St st for 2", end on WS. 
Mark begand end of last row for turning point. 
Work even until piece measures 6(6-6½-6½-7-7)" from beg, end onWS.
Dec Row (RS):  K2, k2 tog, k to last 4 sts, SSK, k2 - 78(88-98-108-118-128) sts.  Rep this dec every 1½"twice more - 74(84-94-104-114-124) sts. 
Work even until piece measures 11(11-11½-11½-12-12)" frombeg, end on WS.Inc
Row (RS):  K2, M1k, k to last 2 sts, M1k, k2 - 76(86-96-106-116-126) sts.  Rep this inc every 1½"twice more - 80(90-100-110-120-130) sts.  Work even until piece measures 15(15-15½-15½-16-16)" frombeg, end on WS.

Shape Armholes:  Bind off 4(5-5-6-6-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the following
2rows - 68(76-86-94-104-112) sts. 
 Dec 1 st each side every RS row 4(5-8-9-12-13) times - 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts.  Work even until armholes measure 7½(8-8½-8½-9-9)", end on WS.
Shape Shoulders:
Bind off 2(3-3-4-5-6) sts at beg of the next 4 rows, then 1(2-4-5-5-6) sts at beg of thenext 2 rows. Sl remaining 50 sts to holder for back neck.

FRONTWork same as back until armholes measure 7½(8-8½-8½-9-9½)", end on WS - 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Mark center 40 sts on last row.
Shape Shoulders and Neck: 
Next Row (RS):  Bind off 2(3-3-4-5-6) sts, k to first marker, sl center 40 ststo holder for front neck, join another hank of yarn and k to end.  Working both sides at once, bind off 2(3-3-4-5-6) sts at beg of the next 3 rows, then 1(2-4-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. 
AT THE SAME TIME,dec 1 st at each neck edge EVERY row 5 times.

FINISHINGSew shoulder seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using circular needle, beg at left shoulder seam, pick up and k8 sts along leftfront neck edge, k40 sts from front holder, pick up and k8 sts along right front neck edge, then k50 sts fromback holder - 106 sts.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. 
Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until bandmeasures 4". 
Bind off.  Fold band in half to WS and sew in place.

Armhole Band: 
With RS facing, using circular needle, pick up and k95(100-105-105-115-120) sts aroundentire armhole edge.  Knit 1 row.  Bind off.  Sew side and armhole band seams.  Fold lower edge 2" to WS at markers and sew in place.

Summer Striped Tank

You'll be cool and collected (even if your location is ovwer 100 degrees), in this fabulous TSC pattern!

SIZE Small (Medium, Large, XL)
MATERIALS• 4 (4, 5, 5) balls S. Charles CollezioneSOLARIS 70% rayon, 30% linen(1.75oz/50g; 108yds/100m) in color#01 pearl (MC)
• 2 (2, 2, 2) balls S. Charles CollezioneCRYSTAL 85% polyester, 15% cotton(0.88oz/25g; 144yds/131m) in color#03 silver mist (A)
• One pair size 5 (3.75mm) needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE• One size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle,16”/40cm long for Neckband andArmholes• Stitch holder• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTSBust 33½ (37½, 42, 45½)”/85 (95.5, 106.5, 115.5) cmLength 21½ (22, 22½, 23)”/54.5 (56, 57, 58.5) cm
PATTERN STITCHESGarter stitch (Garter st) Knit every row.Stockinette stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.K1, p1 rib (multiple of 2 sts)

GAUGE21 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitchTAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Stripe Pattern*Work 26 rows in St st in MC, beg with a knit row, then 10 rows in Garter st in A; rep from * for Stripe Pattern.
BACKUsing A, cast on 88 (98, 110, 120) sts. Knit 9 rows.(RS) Change to Stripe Pattern; work even until piece measures 14” from beg, end with a WS row.Shape Armholes(RS) Bind off 4 (5, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every other row 5 (6, 7, 9) times – 70 (76, 82, 86) sts rem.Work even until 4 stripes have been worked in A. Change to MC, work even until Armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½, 9)” from beg, end with a WS row.Shape Shoulders and Neck(RS) Bind off 13 (16, 19, 21) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place rem 44 sts on holder for BACK neck.

FRONT
Work as for BACK to beg of Armhole shaping, end with a WS row. Pm either side of center 6 sts.Shape Armholes and NeckNOTE: Armhole and Neck shaping are worked at the same time; please read entire section through before beginning.(RS) Shape Armholes as for BACK and AT THE SAME TIME, work across to marker, join a second ball of yarn, bind off center sts and work to end. Working both sides at the same time, bind off 2 sts at each Neck edge once, dec 1 st at each Neck edge every other row 14 (13, 12, 11) times, then every 4th row 3 (4, 5, 6) times – 13 (16, 19, 21) sts rem each side for shoulders.Work even until Armholes measure same as for BACK to shoulder shaping.Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams.

Armhole Edging
With RS facing, using circular needle and MC, pick up and knit 70 (76, 82, 90) sts around Armhole edge. Join for working in the rnd; pm for beg of rnd. Beg k1, p1 rib.Work even for 2 rows. Bind off all sts in Rib.NeckbandWith RS facing, using circular needle and MC, beg at right shoulder, pick up and knit 122 (124, 132, 136) sts around Neck shaping, including sts on holder; beg k1, p1 rib.Work even for 2 rows. Bind off all sts in Rib.Weave in ends.

Lacey Summer Scarf

Lighter than air, the perfect summer scarf! Yarn and pattern from TSC yarns.

SIZE One size

MATERIALS
• 1 ball S. Charles Collezione CRYSTAL 85% polyester, 15% cotton (0.88oz/25g; 144yds/ 131m) in color #04 sunbeam

• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Stitch holders

• Yarn needle
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
6"/15cm wide at widest point x

48½"/123cm long

GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm in Stockinette stitch
AKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

3-NEEDLE BIND-OFF: [Seaming 2 pieces together as you bind off.] Place sts of pieces to be joined on separate needles (or each end of a circular needle), hold one behind the other with right sides facing each other, in left hand; with a third needle (the same size or 1 size larger than used for knitting the pieces), k2tog [1 from front needle, 1 from back needle – 1 st on right-hand needle], *k2tog [you now have 2 sts on right-hand needle], bind off 1 st in usual way; repeat from * to end. For decorative seam on right side, work with wrong sides facing.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts tog through the front loops [for multiple decs, work using the number of sts specified].

S2kp2: (centered double dec) – Slip 2 sts together as if to knit 2 together, k1, pass 2 slipped sts over k1.
Ssk: Slip, slip, knit (dec) – Slip 2 sts, one at a time KNITWISE to right-hand needle, return the sts to left-hand needle in the turned position and knit them together through the back loops.

FIRST PANEL

Cast on 37 sts. Knit 1 row.

Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k4, s2kp2, k4, yo, s2kp2, yo, k4, s2kp2, k4, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k3.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 3: K3, yo, k2tog, [yo, k3] twice, s2kp2, k3, yo, s2kp2, yo, k3, s2kp2, [k3, yo] twice, ssk, yo, k3.

Row 5: K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k2, s2kp2, k2, yo, s2kp2, yo, k2, s2kp2, k2, yo, k5, yo, ssk, yo, k3.

Row 7: K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, k1, s2kp2, k1, yo, s2kp2, yo, k1, s2kp2, k1, yo, k7, yo, ssk, yo, k3.

Row 9: K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k9, [yo, s2kp2] 3 times, yo, k9, yo, ssk, yo, k3.

Row 11: K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k10, k2tog, yo, s2kp2, yo, ssk, k10, yo, ssk, yo, k3.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Rows 13-24: Rep Rows 1-12.

Row 25: K3, [yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k2tog] 4 times, yo, k3tog, yo, k3 – 29 sts rem.

Rows 26 and 28: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 27: K3, [yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog] 4 times, yo, k3tog, yo, k3 – 25 sts rem.

Row 29: K3, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k3tog, yo, k3.

Row 30: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 31-40: Rep Rows 29 and 30.

Row 41: Rep Row 29.

Rows 42-47: Knit.

Row 48: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 49: K3, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k3tog, yo, k3.

Rows 50-63: Rep Rows 48 and 49.

Row 64: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 65: Knit.

Rows 66-87: Rep Rows 64 and 65.

Rows 88-92: Knit.

Row 93: *K1, [yo] twice; rep from * to last st, k1.

Row 94: Knit, dropping all yarn overs to create elongated sts.

Rows 95-98: Knit.

Row 99: Knit.

Row 100: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 101-136: Rep Rows 99 and 100.

Rows 137-147: Knit. Transfer sts to holder.

SECOND PANELWork as for FIRST PANEL, leaving sts on needle.

Using 3-Needle Bind-Off, join to sts on holder for FIRST PANEL.

FINISHINGBlock if desired.

Weave in ends.

Silk Slippers Cinderella Could Love!

Oh so comfy, this silk slippers pattern from Tilli Tomas, will warm your tootsies!

Size S(M,L,XL) [W’s US 6-8 (W’s US 9-11, M’s US 9-11, M’s

US 12-14)]
Materials

2(2,2,3) skeins Tilli Tomas Sari Ribbon (90% recycled silk, 10% cotton)

#11 US (8 mm) needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge

12.5 st/14.25 rows = 4” in woven herringbone stitch

pattern.

Woven Herringbone

(multiple of 3 +1, adapted from

Vogue Stitchionary):R1 (WS):

P1, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat between **

until end.

R2 (RS):

K1, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat between **

until end.

Definitions

BO: Bind off

CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
psso: Pass slipped stitch over one stitch
psso2: Pass slipped stitch over two stitches
RS: Right side of work
sl1: Slip 1 stitch (always slip purlwise; on
WS, hold yarn in front and on RS hold
yarn in back)
sl2: Slip 2 stitches (always slip purlwise;
on WS, hold yarn in front and on RS hold
yarn in back)
st: Stitch
TBL: Through back loop
WS: Wrong side of work
w&t: Wrap next stitch with yarn and turn
work to face next row
YO: Yarn Over

Slippers are the same shape for both R and L foot; make 2.

Heel
CO 7(7,7,10) st. Beginning with WS row, work 8(10,10,10) rows Woven Herringbone pattern.

Instep

On next row (WS), CO 6(9,9,9), work across those 6(9,9,9) stitches and the next 7(7,7,10) stitches in

pattern.

On next row (RS), CO 6(9,9,9) work across those 6(9,9,9) stitches and the next 13(16,16,19) stitches in

pattern. Total 19(25,25,28) stitches.

Work even in pattern for another 14(16,18,20) rows.

Ball of Foot and Toes

For all sizes:

On next row, begin short row toe shaping as follows:

R1(WS): work in pattern until 3 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 3 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 3 st. before end, w&t.

R4: Work in pattern (RS) until 3 st. before end, w&t.

R5: Work in pattern (WS) until 6 st. before end, YO, sl1, P1, psso, w&t.

R6: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, YO, sl1, K1, psso, w&t.

R7: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R8: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R9: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 6 st. before end, w&t.

R10: Work in pattern (RS) until 6 st. before end, w&t.

Continue R11-R16 for sizes M, L, and XL ONLY

R11: Work in pattern (WS) until 9 st. before end, YO, sl1, P1, psso, w&t.

R12: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, YO, sl1, K1, psso, w&t.

R13: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R14: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, sl1, w&t.

R15: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** until 9 st. before end, w&t.

R16: Work in pattern (RS) until 9 st. before end, w&t.

Top Flap

For sizes S ONLY

On the next row (WS), begin to come back up over the top of the slipper by picking up short rows as

follows:

R1(WS): Work in pattern (WS) for 7 st.; P next st. along with all wraps, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, K next st along with all wraps, w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, sl1, P next st together with all wraps, psso,

w&t.

R4: YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, sl1, K next st together with all wraps,

psso, w&t.

Repeat R3 and R4 until only 9 st. remain on the needles.

Then work 1 row (WS) as follows:

YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** 2 times, P1.

For sizes M, L, & XL:

On the next row (WS), begin to come back up over the top of the slipper by picking up short rows as

follows:

R1(WS): Work in pattern (WS) for (7,7,10) st.; P next st. along with all wraps, w&t.

R2(RS): YO, sl1, K1, psso, *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (2,2,3) times, K next st along with all wraps,

w&t.

R3: YO, sl1, P1, psso, *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** (2,2,3) times, YO, sl1, P next st. together with all

wraps, psso, w&t.

R4: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl1, K next st. together with all wraps, psso, w&t.

R5: *YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl2, P1 along with all wraps, psso twice, w&t.

R6: *YO, sl1, K2, psso2* - repeat ** (3,3,4) times, YO, sl2, K1TBL along with all wraps, psso twice, w&t.

Repeat R5 and R6 until only (11,11,14) st. remain on the needles.

Then work 1 row (WS) as follows:

*YO, sl1, P2, psso2* - repeat (3,3,4) times, YO, sl1, P1, psso.

For all sizes:

On next row (RS), BO, taking care to K all YOs TBL.

FinishingWeave in all loose ends. Using spare yarn, sew both sides of heel flap closed. Optional: sew leather,

rubber, or fibrous soles to bottoms of slippers for longer wear.