Amused - Winter 2008 YOKE Using crochet cast on method, CO 62 sts. Set-up Row [WS]: P3, place marker, p12, place marker, p33, place marker, p12, place marker, p2. Row 1 [RS]: K1, m1, [k to marker, m1, slip marker, k1, m1] 4 times, k to last st, m1, k1. 10 sts increased. Row 2 [WS]: P all sts. Row 3 [RS]: K all sts. Row 4 [WS]: P1, m1p, [p to 1 st before marker, m1p, p1, slip marker, m1p] 4 times, p to last st, m1p, p1. 10 sts increased. Row 5 [RS]: K all sts. Row 6 [WS]: P all sts. Repeat Rows 1-6 once, then work Rows 1-5 once more. 122 sts. Add Sts for Front Bands: Set work aside and work two crochet chains at least 27 sts long. Next Row [RS]: Work Left Front Band over first 25 sts, [k to marker, m1, slip marker, k1, m1] four times, k to last 25 sts, work Right Front Band. Next Row [WS]: Work Right Front Band, p to last 25 sts, work Left Front Band. 180 sts. Continue Yoke Shaping: Sizes XS, S, M and L Only: Row 1 [RS]: Work all sts in pattern. Rows 3-4: Work all sts in pattern. Row 6 [WS]: Work all sts in pattern.
Adia Adia is a zigzag lace shawl. Finished Measurements Approximately 7” wide x 64” long Materials 1 Hank Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine (100 grs), #1284 Prune Mix Straight knitting needles, size 7 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Gauge 24 sts = 4” in Pat St Note: Gauge was taken after steaming with a hot steam iron and pressing cloth. Note When slipping the first 3 sts of a row, pull yarn up tightly as you work the next st to prevent long loops at edge. Pattern Stitch (Multiple of 12 sts + 7) Row 1 (RS): Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIB, * k1, yo, k4, k3tog, k4, yo, rep from * twice more, end k4. Row 2: Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIF, p1, * p1, k9, p2, rep from * twice more, end p3. Row 3: Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIB, * k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, rep from * twice more, end k4. Row 4: Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIF, p1, * p2, k7, p3, rep from * twice more, end p3. Row 5: Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIB, * k3, yo, k2, k3tog, k2, yo, k2, rep from * twice more, end k4. Row 10: Sl 3 sts tog purlwise WYIF, p40. Scarf
Eloping garter Lace Pattern (Worked over 10 sts) Note: Set-Up Row replaces Row 1 the first time the pattern is worked. See pattern for directions. Set-Up Row [RS]: K5, yo twice, k2, yo, p2tog, [k1, p1, k1] in last st. 14 sts. Row 1 [RS]: BO 2 sts, yo, p2tog, k2, yo twice, k2tog, k1, yo, p2tog, [k1, p1, k1] in last st. 14 sts. Row 2 [WS]: K3, yo, p2tog, k1, p1, p first yo, drop second yo, p1, k1, yo, p2tog, [k1, p1, k1] in last st. 15 sts. 25 Free Beginner Knitting Patterns Take a second and think back to when you first started knitting. Were you intimidated by difficult techniques? Was it hard to find patterns at your skill level? Did you want a list of beginner knitting patterns? I remember being frustrated by all the terms and techniques. If you’re a beginner knitter and need some easy patterns to start out with, this list is for you. The following 25 patterns don’t involve much more than knit and purl stitches. For each pattern, I included some of the skills you’ll need and where to find the pattern. Cowl & Scarf Knitting Patterns Where: Ravelry Techniques: Knit, purl, knitting in the round on circular needles How to get it: Free PDF download from Ravelry Where: Purl Bee Techniques: Knit and purl By: Purl Bee Where: Madelinetosh Techniques: Knit, purl, slip stitch By: Madeline Tosh Techniques: Knit By: Elisa McLaughlin 5. Where: Knitty Gritty Thoughts Techniques: Knit, purl, yo Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns By: Whit’s Knits Where: TLC How Stuff Works By: Whit’s knits
Beatnik boat-neck pullover: Knitty Deep Fall 2010 BACK Using smaller straight needles, CO 78[90, 98, 110, 118, 130, 138] sts. Work in Twisted 1x1 Rib until work measures 2.5 inches, ending with a RS row. Switching to larger needles, establish pattern as follows: Next Row [WS]: P6[12, 16, 22, 26, 32, 36], place marker, [m1p, p5, m1p, p6] six times, m1p, place marker, p6[12, 16, 22, 26, 32, 36]. 91[103, 111, 123, 131, 143, 151] sts; 79 sts between markers. Set-up Row [RS]: Work in Moss Stitch to first marker, slip marker, work Row 1 of Chart A, work Row 1 of Chart B, work Row 1 of Chart A, slip marker, work in Moss Stitch to end. This row sets pattern for back. Continue in pattern until work measures 3.5[3.5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4] inches, ending with a WS row. Waist Decrease Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Continue in pattern until work measures 12.5[12.5, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13] inches, ending with a WS row. Waist Increase Row [RS]: K1, m1, work in pattern to last st, m1, k1.
Anne Shirley SK2P: Slip 1 knitwise, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 2 sts decreased. Porcupine Pattern (Worked over a multiple of 12 sts + 10): Row 1 [RS]: K5, [p3tog, p4, yo, p1, yo, p4] to last 5 sts, k5. Row 2 [WS]: K5, [SK2P, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4] to last 5 sts, k5. Row 3 [RS]: Work as for Row 1. Information about blocking can be found here.
Winter 2009 Shown in size 3T Waist: 18[18.5, 19, 19.5, 20] inches Inseam Length: 14[15.5, 17, 18.5, 20] inches Note: Tights are knit with negative ease for a snug comfortable fit and proper showcasing of the details. Sizes given will fit waist 20[20.5, 21, 21.5, 22] inches. Knit Picks Risata [42% Cotton, 39% Superwash Merino Wool, 13% Polyamide, 6% Elite Elastic; 196 yards/178 meters per 1.75 ounce/50 gram skein]; Buttermilk; 3 [3, 4, 4, 4] skeins. Recommended needle sizes US #2.5/3 mm 16-inch circular needle US #2.5/3 mm double-point needles (set of 5) US #1/2.25 mm double-point needles (set of 5) Smooth waste yarn Stitch markers Tapestry needle 18[18.5, 19, 19.5, 20] inches of three-eighths of an inch wide elastic Sewing needle and thread 28 sts and 37 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles 32 sts and 42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with smaller needles Zig-zag Pattern (8 sts/9 row repeat) Rnds 1-3: Knit around. Flower Pattern (8 sts/9 row repeat) Rnds 1- 3: Knit around.
Summer 2007 LEGS (Make 2) Using 24-inch circular needle and Crochet Cast On method, CO 110[120, 132, 144, 156, 166, 178] sts. Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in stockinette st until work measures 7.5[7.5, 7.5, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5] inches, ending last round 11[12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17] sts before marker. Place next 22[24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34] sts on hold on waste yarn or stitch holder. Slip remaining 88[96, 106, 116, 126, 134, 144] sts to spare needle. Make second Leg in the same way as first but, after placing 22[24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34] sts on hold, do not remove remaining 88[96, 106, 116, 126, 134, 144] sts from working needle, and do not break yarn. BODY Note: When working the next step, you may prefer to use a longer US #6/4mm circular needle. Work in stockinette st until work measures 2 inches from joining round. Decrease Round: [K2tog, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk] twice. 4 sts decreased. WAISTBAND Work 3 rounds in 2x2 Rib. BO edging sts.
Cabled iPad Sleeve (Pattern) « haramis knits As promised, I tinkered with the Kindle sleeve pattern, and now have an iPad version available. I should have anticipated that there would be a demand for the pattern in the first place, as right after I finished my Kindle sleeve, my friend Abbie, also known as The Green Wife, asked if I could make her one for her iPad. If I’d listened to her at the time, I would have had both patterns ready at the same time! Instead, I spent the last couple of days knitting one up for her, this time out of some lovely The Plucky Knitter Superwash Merino Worsted in Love Letters, and I dropped it off at her house yesterday. She sent me some lovely photos of it today, so I can now share the pattern with her photography. I plan to knit a second iPad sleeve out of Malabrigo Worsted for a future giveaway, so please check back! Cabled iPad Sleeve 2 x 2 Left Cross: With a cable needle: Slip two stitches purlwise onto cable needle, hold in front, knit next two stitches, knit the two stitches from the cable needle.
Argosy Note: Odd-numbered rows are RS rows, and even-numbered rows are WS rows. Directions for working from Charts [above] Work Section 1. Work Section 2 27[35] times, or until scarf is desired length. Work Section 3. Written Directions: Section 1 CO 9 sts. Rows 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8: K1, p7, k1. Rows 3, 5 & 7: K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo, k1. Row 9: K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo, k1, CO 8 sts. 17 sts. Row 10: [K1, p7] 2 times, k1, CO 8 sts. 25 sts. Rows 11, 12, 14 & 16: [K1, p7] 3 times, k1. Rows 13 & 15: [K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo] 3 times, k1. Row 17: [K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo] 3 times, k1, CO 8 sts. 33 sts. Row 18: [K1, p7] 4 times, k1, CO 8 sts. 41 sts. Rows 19, 20, 22 & 24: [K1, p7] 5 times, k1. Rows 21 & 23: [K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo] 5 times, k1. Row 25: [K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo] 5 times, k1, CO 8 sts. 49 sts. Row 26, 27 & 28: [K1, p7] 6 times, k1. Section 2 Row 1: [K2tog, slip st back to left needle] 8 times, k2tog, yo, k4, ssk, yo, [k1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo] 4 times, k1. 41 sts.
Big Snowy Owl There’s something about owls. Is it their baby-wide eyes? Their mysterious nighttime habits? Or their totemic gumdrop shape? This one is heavy on the lovable! Making the Big Snowy Owl was probably the most fun knitting I’ve done all year. Materials For the Main Yarn: 4 skeins of Blue Sky’s Bulky, 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool. Gauge 2 1/2 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette Size From Ground to Top of Ear: 17 inchesCircumference: 38 inches Pattern The Bottom With the Main Yarn and the double pointed needles, cast on 8 stitches. Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful to not twist your stitches. Round 1: Knit into the front and back (kfb) 8 times. (16 stitches) Round 2: Purl. Round 3: *P1, kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (24 stitches) Round 4: Purl. Round 5: *P2, kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (32 stitches) Round 6: Purl. Round 7: *P3, kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (40 stitches) Round 8: Purl. Round 9: *P4, kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (48 stitches) The Body