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Modern Love(y) Knitting Pattern

Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:14 PM

Modern Love(y)

Baby Blanket
& Adult Throw

Technique used: Knit

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 47” x 34”/119.5cm x /86.5cm (64” x 55”/162.5cm x 139.5cm)

MATERIALS

Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g, 167yds/153m)

Variation 1
#0007 Hot Pink(ish) (A): 3 balls
#0011 Taupe(ish) (B): 2 balls
#0020 Chartreuse(ish) (C): 2 balls
#0009 Espresso(ish) (D): 2 balls
#0017 Tuquoise(ish) (E): 2 balls
#0015 Red(ish) (F): 2 balls

Variation 2
#0001 Black(ish) (A): 3 balls
#0002 Gun Metal(ish) (B): 2 balls
#0003 Grey(ish) (C): 2 balls
#0004 White(ish) (D): 2 balls
#0016 Teal(ish) (E): 2 balls
#0005 Plum(ish) (F): 2 balls

One pair size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
Cable needle (cn)
Yarn needle

GAUGE
In Garter stitch, 16 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm

BLANKET/THROW
With B, CO 182 (248) stsRows 1 and 3 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 4: P1, *p1 wrapping yarn 3 times around needle; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 5: K1, *sl next 3 sts onto cn and hold in front allowing extra wraps to drop, k3 allowing extra wraps to drop, k3 from cn; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 6-8: Knit.
Join A. Rep Rows 1-6 twice. Rep Rows 7-8.
Join C. Rep Rows 1-8.
Join D. Rep Rows 1-8.
Join E. Rep Rows 1-6 three times. Rep Rows 7-8.
Join F. Rep Rows 1-8.
Cont in this manner, changing colors and width of color stripes as desired making sure to work Rows 7 and 8 before each color change, until piece measures approx 32 (53)”.
BO.

Border
With RS facing and A, PU sts evenly along CO edge.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2: Kf&b of first st, knit to last st, kf&b of last st.
Rep Rows 1 and 2, six more times. BO.
Rep border along BO edge, then along each side edge.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, seam together border at corners. Weave in ends.
Block, if necessary.

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Cabled Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern

Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:51 AM

Cabled Christmas Stocking

designed by Kathy Perry

TECHNIQUE USED: Knit

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 7"/18 cm wide x 16"/40.5 cm tall (top to heel)

MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):

#9730 Autumn Red (A), 1 skein—315 yds

#9707 Dk. Sage (B), small amount—10 yds

#9705 Sage (C), small amount—40 yds

One pair US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge

Cable needle (cn)

Yarn needle

Row counter

GAUGE

In Stockinette stitch, 17 sts and 22 rows = 4"/10 cm

In Aran Cable Braid pattern, 20 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10 cm

ABBREVIATIONS

C4B: Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold to back, k2, k2 from cable needle.

C4F:Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold to front, k2, k2 from cable needle.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

Wrap and Turn (wrp-t)

(RS) Yarn forward (to the purl position), slip next st to right-hand needle, yarn back (to the knit position), return slipped st (which is now wrapped), to left-hand needle; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.

Short Row Shaping

Work the number of sts indicated in the instructions, wrp-t; return to starting point.

Continue to work progressively longer OR shorter rows as indicated in the instructions; work wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them.

STITCHES USED

Stockinette stitch (St st)

Aran Cable Braid Pattern (panel of 70 sts) - see Chart

Rows 1 and 5: P2, [C4B, p2] twice, k2, C4B, k2, [p2, C4B] twice, p8, C4B, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2, C4B, p8.

Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.

Row 3: P2, [k4, p2] twice, [C4F] twice, [p2, k4] twice, p8, k4, p2, [C4F] twice, p2, k4, p8.

Rows 7 and 9: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.

Row 10: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1 – 10 for Cable patt.

STOCKING

Contrast Cuff

Using C, CO 62 sts.

(RS) Begin St st; work even for 5 rows, end with a RS row.

(WS) Turning Row: Knit 1 row.

(RS) Continuing in St st, work even for 6 rows.

(RS) Change to B; continuing in St st, work even for 5 rows, end with a RS row.

(WS) Change to A; work 1 row, increasing 8 sts evenly across—70 sts.

Leg

(RS) Change to Cable pattern; work Rows 7-10 once, then work even for 66 rows, repeating Rows 1-10; end with a WS row.

Shape Ankle

Continuing in Cable patt, dec 1 st each side every other row twice—66 sts remain.

Heel

(RS) For upper foot, k33, leave these sts unworked while shaping Heel.

Change to St st; begin Short Row shaping, working across to last 2 sts, wrp-t for each row until 15 sts remain.

Reverse the Short Row shaping by working across picking up 1 more st each row, working wraps together with wrapped st, until all sts are being worked—33 sts; end with a WS row.

Foot

(RS) Continuing in St st on lower foot and continuing in Cable patt on upper foot (see photo), work across all sts—66 sts.

Work even as established for 20 rows.

Toe

(RS) Work same as for Heel.

Bind off sts, and sew upper and lower sts together OR leave live and graft upper and lower sts together.

FINISHING

Sew side seam.

Turn Cuff to WS along turning row; sew top edge neatly in place.

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

Twisted Cord

Cut 6 strands of yarn 75" long. Twist tightly clockwise until strands kink. Fold in half, allowing yarn to twist around itself counterclockwise. Secure end with a knot to form a tassel. Trim.

Hanger

Using C, make a 26" long twisted cord and attach to bottom of Cuff, forming tasseled end into a loop for a hanger (see photo).

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Knit or Crochet Gift Bags

Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:20 AM

The holiday season is here and that means gift giving. Why not wrap that special item in a handmade crochet or knit gift bag? They are reusable and eco-friendly. Dig into your stash without spending more money on wrappings. :-)

Make them for year-round gift giving too! Make a yarn drawstring and a small bag can double as a soap holder/bag for the shower.

These patterns are free and courtesy of Caron Yarns.

I have them linked for easy download, simply click on the crochet or knit links for the free PDF pattern.

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Snag Free Knitting Stitch Markers

Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 9:11 AM

I have added a new page for my snag free knitting stitch markers and have several listed and ready to ship.

They are made with acrylic or glass beads, feature a snag free flexible wire loop and are, well, a pretty tool to use while knitting your favorite projects.

Visit my page HERE to see my current inventory. Plenty more will be listed soon! Custom orders also welcome!

Sizes will vary from small that fit up to a 5 U.S. knitting needle, medium to fit up to a 10.5 U.S. needle and large that fit up to a 17 U.S. needle.

Feel free to comment and let me know what you think about these stitch markers.

Happy knitting!

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Snag-Free Stitch Markers

Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 8:28 AM

Inspiration hit me (like a freight train) last night after my knit-in with some friends. Anyone who knits needs stitch markers and pretty markers make it even better. I've used some that used jump rings and found they can get caught or snag in the yarn, depending on the yarn weight, etc. My recent work with flexible wire gave me a big "aha" moment and thus, these snag-free stitch markers were born. :-)

This set is made with 2 shades of pretty pink acrylic beads, an acrylic silver spacer and flexible wire. They easily fit up to a size 10.5 (6.50 mm) knitting needle.

I will be making more of these for sure; as gifts, for sale, etc. If you would like a set, please contact me with color selection and number of markers needed. Pricing will be posted soon.

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My One Row Lace Knit Cowl - WIP

Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 2:50 PM

I started a new knit project; a one row lace knit cowl using some acrylic/wool sock yarn that will never be made into socks it seems. I'm really loving how quickly it works up despite using fingering weight yarn.

If I can manage it, I think I will have several of these ready for my Christmas gift giving list.

I blogged this free pattern HERE.

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One Row Lace Scarf or Cowl Pattern

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:21 AM

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pattern for a one row lace scarf, however, rather than making scarves, I use it to make cowls. Guess what everyone is getting on MY Christmas list?! Assuming I can get them all done.

The design is by Turvid and posted on her blog HERE.

The best part of this pattern is it's super easy to memorize and is a great put down and pick up project. No worries on where you left off! You can also use any type of yarn and sized needles to get a variety of different results.

Once I finish a few, I will come back and share my photos with all of the different results I get from the different yarn thicknesses and needles used.

Here is one a started in red fingering weight yarn.

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Spooktacular Candy Bags - Free Knitting Pattern

Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:13 PM

Free Knitting Pattern: Spooktacular Candy Bags

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice

Pattern #: 90433AD

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

SIZE: One Size

About 9 x 11 in. (23 x 28 cm)

PUBLISHED IN: By Kids, For Kids

Great quick projects to use up some scrap yarn for "monster" bags or make fun striped bags like shown for your lil' monster to use for Trick or Treat night.

Click on the photo to download a PDF copy of this free pattern.

Enjoy!

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