How to Cable Without a Cable Needle November 7th, 2011 by Jess Now that you’ve learned to use a cable needle, what do you do if you want to start a cabled project and don’t have a cable needle on hand? Don’t fret; you can cross your stitches without using a separate needle! Now, a few notes on this technique. FO: Lace Stockings for Meeee | pieKnits Posted by pieKnits on December 7, 2011 Finally finished! After a bit of second sock syndrome for a month in between, I cast off for these last week. I realized I had started these back in July when visiting family for the 4th. (Oops, bow came untied in this shot. I did use rljulie on Ravelry’s very nice mod for a third lace version, Extra Wide Gathered Lace. My other mods I detailed here.
Free Scarf Knitting Patterns" Braiding adds another dimension to an otherwise very simple pattern. Choose a soft yarn -- it will follow the curves of the braid better than a stiffer one. Size Width: 4" (10cm) Length: 55" (140cm), not including fringe What You'll Need Yarn: Soft worsted weight yarn, 288 yards (263.5m) We used: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 72 yards [66m] per 50g ball): #12 Grape, 4 balls Needles: US size 8 (5mm) Notions: Tapestry needle to weave in ends; size 8/H (5mm) crochet hook Gauge 18 stitches=4" (10cm) in single-rib stitch pattern Making the Scarf Cast on 10 stitches. Row 1: Work in knit 1, purl 1 rib pattern to end of row. Row 2: Slip first stitch knitwise, (purl 1, knit 1) to end of row, ending with a purl stitch. Repeat row 2 for pattern until piece measures about 64" (162.5cm). Bind off all stitches in pattern. Repeat the above instructions 2 more times to make 3 individual 64" (162.5cm) strips. Make the Braid Lay the 3 single-ribbed strips next to each other on a flat surface.
Knit hat I used 4 1/2 mm needles. Cast on 100 stitches for an adult, If you want it smaller cast on less stitches. Pattern Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Row 3: K1, P1 Row 4: purl Repeat these 4 rows until it measures 8", I did till it measured 11" end with the Purl row. Once it measures 8" or 11" Next row: K1, K2 together, end with K1 Next row: purl Repeat these two rows one more time. Cut the yarn 15" or 20" long and weave it through the last stitches. Pull it together and sew the top and sides from the wrong side of the hat. This hat makes it own roll up brim. The pattern is adapted from here. All rights reserved on photographs and written content Createwithmom © 2012. Double Knitting - Knitting Community Double knitting is the exception to many knitting rules. You can double knit a stockinette scarf, and it will lay flat instead of curling. Color knitting will be reversible, showing a negative of the image on the back of the work instead of floats. How is this possible? Cast on Cast on with double the number of stitches The cabled cast on is great for double knitting because it creates a flexible edge. Cast on with yarn held double You could also use the cast on of your choice, but with the yarn held double. How to Double Knit Single color double knitting instructions This is the easiest way to do double knitting Cast on an even number of stitches *Knit 1, slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front, repeat from * across the row Repeat stitch pattern on each row Bind off (using any method) Double knitting with one color in the front and one color in the back Bring both yarns to the front and purl the next stitch with only the contrast color Repeat these two stitches across the row
Boyfriend Scarf I've never knit anything for a boy before, especially one that I've been dating. I think it's because of the "Boyfriend Sweater Curse" - I didn't want this to be a scarf that would end our relationship or something silly like that. What prompted the idea to knit him a scarf was the topcoat he bought to wear to with his suits this winter: the coat didn't button all the way up and required a scarf to stay warm. I knew that if I wanted to guarantee that he would wear it, the scarf needed to be a "manly" scarf. The best part? Boyfriend MATERIALS:Yarn 2 skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick-N-Quick - Charcoal Needles US 15 straight needles Notions Tapestry needle Gauge 2 sts = 1" DIRECTIONS: CO 20 sts Thermal Stitch Pattern Row 1: K Row 2: K Row 3: K 2, P 2 Row 4: K 2, P 2 Continue in pattern until scarf is 58" or to desired length.
Miss Make: Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn Tutorial When I was a kid, nothing said summer like a tall, strong glass of Kool-Aid. Grape was always my variety of choice. That intense fake grape flavor with a few ice cubes clinking around in the glass...oh man. Bring on the purple mustache. But did you know, since Kool-Aid is actually colored with all synthetic dyes, you can use it to [very easily] dye yarn and other natural fibers? You could do all one color, but since it's so easy, it's really fun to play around with several different flavors and see what happens when they mix. The yarn I used was Knit Picks Bare 100% Peruvian Wool: There are tutorials a'plenty on this subject all across the internet, but since I did a little batch of my own dyeing a few weeks ago, I thought I'd throw my two cents in. UPDATE: If you'd like to see what this yarn looks like knitted, here are some pictures. Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn [variegated colors] Materials: 100% wool yarn 1 packet each of unsweetened cherry, orange, grape, lemonade & black cherry Kool-Aid tap water
Big Herringbone Cowl This winter New York City streets are filled with people who have learned the secret of keeping warm. They are all wrapped up in the big soft folds of the oversized cowl. A long loop that you twist and double around your neck, it's definitely a glamorous touch in a what can otherwise be pretty frumpy season. Don't you love when fashion and function meet in such happy harmony? This cowl was inspired by Joelle's classic Herringbone Poncho from her very first book, Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I have always been so taken with the drape and texture of Joelle's poncho that I was really excited to borrow her idea for this project! I stuck with Joelle's choice of yarn, Blue Sky's Worsted, because it is by far one of Purl Soho's softest, most cuddly yarns, perfect for wearing around sensitive skin areas like your neck. The cowl's final look keeps one foot in the past with a traditional herringbone stitch. The Materials 5 skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca's Worsted, 50% Royal Alpaca and 50% Merino. Gauge