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Materials Main Color- Black (MC)Contrast Color-White (CC)I used Caron Simply Soft (worsted weight) One pair sizes 4 and 5 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for smaller size), and 1 pair size 5 and 6 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for larger size)Other Supplies: large-eye yarn needle; row counter (optional) Gauge: smaller size: 24sts over 4" on size 5 larger size: 21sts over 4" on size 6 To BeginWith smaller needles and CC cast on 26 stitches and knit 1 row. NextChange to larger needles Row 11: knit across using CCRow 12: purl with CCRow 13: knit across using MCRow 14: purl CCRow 15: knit CCRow 16: purl CCRow 17: knit MCRow 18: p19 MC, p13 CC, p19 MC Shape InstepUsing MC and CC. Side 1: Row 1: k11, yo, k2tog, k1 (place remaining stitches on stitch holder)Row 2: PurlRow 3: k11, k2tog, k1 Row 4: PurlRow 5: k10, yo, k2tog, k1Row 6: PurlRow 7: k10, k2tog, k1Row 8: PurlRow 9: k9, yo, k2tog, k1Row 10: PurlRow 11: k9, k2tog, k1Row 12: knitRow 13: knit Bind Off Bind Off. Side 2:
Incognito cowl - Knitty: Winter 2009
Mellow version: With smaller circular and CC1, loosely cast on 56[60, 64] st. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Knit 9 rounds. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Knit rounds even until cowl measures 7[8, 9] inches from purl round. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round. Tangy version: With smaller circular and CC1, cast on 56[60, 64] st using provisional cast on. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Carefully remove scrap yarn from cast on edge and place live stitches onto smaller circular. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round.
combined knitting Q&A
Q I am having terrible problems holding the yarn in place to pick/scoop for my purl stitches. I've tried several methods of wrapping and finally ended up holding the yarn between my index and thumb, which is very awkward, slow and uncomfortable. This method is so fast for knitting, that if I can master the purl I will probably stay with it, rather than the English (wrap) style that I've always used. I hope you can help. A When I teach knitting I tell my students that my dream for them is that they'll discover their own "perfect" method of knitting that suits them, and I'll never tell them that they're doing anything "wrong" as long as they're getting the result they want... The way you purl determines how your stitch will lay on the needle.
SANDS memory blanket (charity knit) with Pattern Errata - KNITTING
My mum found out about this charity from the Rural (a Scottish version of the Women's Institute) and brought home a pattern. So many people are affected by the loss of babies so when I was offered an opportunity to do something small to help people going through this I decided to give it a shot. They really wanted all the blankets to be white seeing as that is quite neutral and respectful so I tried pretty hard to keep it white which made working on this all the slower, unfortunately. The charity's website is here: I hope that doesn't count as advertising!The pattern can be found here: My copy of the pattern had an error in the border which made it look very different to the border in the photo but my Mum helped me to correct it. This is the corrected version of the border pattern: Row 1: As given Even-numbered rows: slip one, knit to end Row 3: slip 1, knit 1 (yarn fwd, knit 2tog) twice.
Pottery Barn Knit Hack | Knits for Life
You always walk through stores remarking to yourself “Pshaw… I could make that!” But how often do go home and prove it? Here’s a free project I created to help you restore that balance and make your holiday hostess and guests squeal with delight. It’s a knit hack of one of Pottery Barn’s wine bottle accessories, a teeny hat and scarf. They sell it (probably machine made) for about $8. Now you can whip up a priceless hand made one with just half an ounce of yarn! Be sure to share your finished hacks on the pattern page over on Ravelry. Knits for Life Knit Hack! Pottery Barn product photo Pottery Barn Wine Bottle Accessory Knit Hack by Knits for Life Yarn: 0.55 oz (32 yd) Malabrigo Worsted Merino in Amoroso. Hat CO 24. Scarf CO8 1.K2, P4, K2 2.P2, K4, P2 3.K2, P4, K2 4-5. Have fun! Like this: Like Loading...
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Anthropologie-inspired capelet - Pattern + Tutorial! - KNITTING
Have you seen this capelet from Anthropologie's Winter '05 collection? I think I figured out the pattern...Here are some photos of my interpretation, and the pattern. It's really easy (I started on Saturday!) I used 1 ½ balls of Rowan Polar on size 11 needles. (gauge = 12 st and 16 rows over 4”) CO 49 st1 x 1 rib for 2 inches to create neckline Raglan Increases: (you will need 4 stitch markers to separate the body into 5 sections: left front, left sleeve, back, right sleeve, right front) Row 1, RS: k2, p6, yo, pm, p1, yo, p7, yo, pm, p1, yo, p15, yo, pm, p1, yo, p7, yo, pm, p1, yo, p6, k2Row 2 and all WS rows: knit all stitchesRow 3 and all RS rows: k2, *p to next marker, yo, sl marker, p1, yo* repeat from * 3 more times, p until last 2 st, k2 Continue raglan increases until sleeve measures the circumference of your upper arm. Split sleeves and body:RS: k2, p to 1st marker, move all st from 1st to 2nd marker onto scrap yarn (right sleeve). That’s it, you’re done! Here are some detail shots:
How ’bout a Nightcap?
Here’s a fun little pattern to embellish your gifts of spirits for the New Year. These sweet little stocking caps look adorable perched atop bottles of all kinds. Knit them in the round with small amounts of scrap yarn in about 30 minutes, then pat yourself on the back for avoiding buying another expensive, throw-away bow! Materials: 3.5 mm double pointed needles (US size 4) small amount DK to worsted yarn Instructions: CO 15 loosely and join in the round being careful not to twist stitches P 4 rows K 12 rows (K2tog, k3) around K 3 rows (K2tog, K2) around K 7 rows (K2tog, K1) around K 14 rows k2tog around k 10 rows cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Happy 2012 to you, Crafty Friends! Download How ’bout a Nightcap PDF Pattern © Copyright 2011 Simply Notable Fine Print: We are absolutely flattered that our crafty friends would want to make cute items from our original copyright patterns to sell in their online shops or brick and mortar stores.
Knitting Tips
If you can locate a join at a seaming location, that is always best. You can just run the ends along the inside of the seamed edge, and it's invisible. All other joins are slightly imperfect, so best to locate them inconspicuously if possible, like under the arm of a sweater. Felting will only work with wool, and some other animal fibers. For non-felted joins, you will have an end that pops out of work slightly; make sure this end is where you want it, by leaving a bit of yarn (1/4"-1/2") sticking out on the inside of the garment, or in as inconspicuous a place as possible. Joining the Same Color Yarn Knit-in Join. Joining a New Color Yarn Duplicate Stitch Join view video (shows how to Weave in the Ends).
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