Sunday, February 14, 2016
Daily Knit Pattern: Lacy Flower Sweater
Daily Knit Pattern: Lacy Flower Sweater: Lacy Flower Sweater This pattern is available for free.. Click here for Get Pattern
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Hitch hiker wrap
There are various styles of wraps with this title...some are free patterns and some are paid patterns. I decided I would write my own pattern so am sharing it here!
I have used all different weights of yarn to make my wraps so use your favorite one. I used needle sizes from US 6 to US8 so tension is by choice!
Main pattern:
Cast on 3 stitches
Knit 1 row
Row 1: slip 1knitwise, k1,yo,k1
Row 2: k2 , yo, k2
Row 3: Sl 1 knit wise, k1, yo, k to end.
Row 4: k to last 2 stitches, yo, k2
Row 5: Sl 1 knit wise, k1, yo, k to end.
Row 6: k to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
Row 7: same as row 5.
Row 8: cast off 5 sts, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
This creates first point.
All future points:
Work rows 3 - 7 and then rows 4 & 5 again.
( 7 rows worked in total)
Work row 8.
This completes the second and all future
39 points.
On point 42 work 6 rows of pattern
Final edging starts here:
Next row: Sl 1, k1, *yo, k2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts., k2.
Knit 3 rows, slipping first stitch on every row.
Cast off using following method:
*k2tog, return single stitch back to left needle. Repeat from * to end. Pull the yarn through last stitch.
I have used all different weights of yarn to make my wraps so use your favorite one. I used needle sizes from US 6 to US8 so tension is by choice!
Main pattern:
Cast on 3 stitches
Knit 1 row
Row 1: slip 1knitwise, k1,yo,k1
Row 2: k2 , yo, k2
Row 3: Sl 1 knit wise, k1, yo, k to end.
Row 4: k to last 2 stitches, yo, k2
Row 5: Sl 1 knit wise, k1, yo, k to end.
Row 6: k to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
Row 7: same as row 5.
Row 8: cast off 5 sts, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
This creates first point.
All future points:
Work rows 3 - 7 and then rows 4 & 5 again.
( 7 rows worked in total)
Work row 8.
This completes the second and all future
39 points.
On point 42 work 6 rows of pattern
Final edging starts here:
Next row: Sl 1, k1, *yo, k2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts., k2.
Knit 3 rows, slipping first stitch on every row.
Cast off using following method:
*k2tog, return single stitch back to left needle. Repeat from * to end. Pull the yarn through last stitch.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Hand dyed yarns
Found a wonderful site for hand dyed yarns. Visit www.expressionfiberarts.com to view a wonderful selection of yarn choices and colorways
New Facebook Page
The Knitery now has its own facebook page and shop. To see knitwear that is currently ready to ship please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/The-Knitery-101876226571237/
We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Hats and Blankets for Children Charity
Ladies, It is important that we take care of children here in the USA so please support the efforts of Craftsy to provide warmth for our children by donating a hat or blanket or both (and lots of both) to this worthy cause.
Help Craftsy keep a kid warm this winter
Help us collect 1000 blankets and hats to keep kids warm this winter!
We’ve teamed up with a couple of great charities and are really hoping to make a difference in the lives of as many young people as we can. Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, or are willing to learn, you can help, too!
Our Goal: To collect and donate 1000 blankets to Project Linus and and 1000 hats to Kaps for Kendall by December 15, 2011.
How you can help: Make as many hats and blankets as you feel comfortable donating, and send them to us at this address:
Keep a Kid Warm
c/o Sympoz Inc.
1553 Platte #202
Denver, CO 80202
We will deliver all of your donations to the organizations, and present them in your names. We’ll keep you posted over the coming weeks as your projects arrive, and let you know how we’re doing on our goal!c/o Sympoz Inc.
1553 Platte #202
Denver, CO 80202
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Morehouse Farms Knitting patterns
I receive a regular newsletter from Morehouse Farm and today as I was looking through the free patterns, I came across this shawl pattern that I thought everyone might like to have a copy of....it uses up leftovers! And we all know there is a growing pile of leftovers when it comes to yarns.....
so here is the pattern - have fun:
Knit bits and pieces of yarn
into something useful and pretty
Bohemian Shawl
A MOREHOUSE MERINO ORIGINAL PATTERN
Size:
About 70” x 14” or to desired width
(measured after washing & blocking and not including fringe)
Yarn:
6 to 8 different weights and types of yarn, from bulky to fingering weight,
in a pleasing combination of colors (see samples at right); use yarns that
are different thickness for a textured Shawl, 12-16 ounces of yarn total
Needle:
Circular #9 or #10; 29” or longer (Shawl is knit the long way)
Gauge:
About 3 stitches = 1” over pattern as knit
Pattern:
Seed stitch, worked as follows: knit first stitch, *purl 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch;
repeat from * to end of round. Repeat this row throughout Shawl.
With a medium thickness yarn (worsted or DK weight), cast on 175 stitches, leave 8” of yarn at end of row and break off yarn (the 8” piece of yarn at the beginning and end of each row is for fringe). Next, switch to any of the other yarn colors, leave 8” at beginning of row, then work row in pattern; at end of row leave 8” then break off yarn. Switch to a different yarn color every row, leaving 8” at beginning and end of row. If things start loosening up too much at edges, tie two pieces of fringe yarn together— tie knot as close to edge stitches as possible without tightening stitches. Switch yarn colors and yarn types randomly, rather than repeating the same color sequence, for a more unique look. Work until Shawl measures about 14” or to desired width.
After completing Shawl, tie fringe close to edge stitches: tie two pieces
of yarn together from adjoining rows.
Finishing:
Before washing Shawl, you may want to tie fringe into one loose knot to avoid tangled fringe. Soak Shawl in warm for several minutes. Then squeeze out as much water as possible (or spin-dry Shawl in washing machine—no rinsing, just spin cycle). Lay Shawl flat to dry on large surface like bed—stretching Shawl to final size (untie fringe and lay fringe flat and straight to dry). When completely dry, trim fringe to even length.
© 1999 - 2011 Copyright
Morehouse Farm
so here is the pattern - have fun:
Knit bits and pieces of yarn
into something useful and pretty
A MOREHOUSE MERINO ORIGINAL PATTERN
About 70” x 14” or to desired width
(measured after washing & blocking and not including fringe)
Yarn:
6 to 8 different weights and types of yarn, from bulky to fingering weight,
in a pleasing combination of colors (see samples at right); use yarns that
are different thickness for a textured Shawl, 12-16 ounces of yarn total
Needle:
Circular #9 or #10; 29” or longer (Shawl is knit the long way)
Gauge:
About 3 stitches = 1” over pattern as knit
Pattern:
Seed stitch, worked as follows: knit first stitch, *purl 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch;
repeat from * to end of round. Repeat this row throughout Shawl.
With a medium thickness yarn (worsted or DK weight), cast on 175 stitches, leave 8” of yarn at end of row and break off yarn (the 8” piece of yarn at the beginning and end of each row is for fringe). Next, switch to any of the other yarn colors, leave 8” at beginning of row, then work row in pattern; at end of row leave 8” then break off yarn. Switch to a different yarn color every row, leaving 8” at beginning and end of row. If things start loosening up too much at edges, tie two pieces of fringe yarn together— tie knot as close to edge stitches as possible without tightening stitches. Switch yarn colors and yarn types randomly, rather than repeating the same color sequence, for a more unique look. Work until Shawl measures about 14” or to desired width.
After completing Shawl, tie fringe close to edge stitches: tie two pieces
of yarn together from adjoining rows.
Finishing:
Before washing Shawl, you may want to tie fringe into one loose knot to avoid tangled fringe. Soak Shawl in warm for several minutes. Then squeeze out as much water as possible (or spin-dry Shawl in washing machine—no rinsing, just spin cycle). Lay Shawl flat to dry on large surface like bed—stretching Shawl to final size (untie fringe and lay fringe flat and straight to dry). When completely dry, trim fringe to even length.
© 1999 - 2011 Copyright
Morehouse Farm
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
New Style Cable Charts
Ladies, if you do not subscribe to Knitting Daily Newsletter, today just may be the day to get on line and subscribe.
Today's main article is about a new style of cable charting so I have copied the article to post for everyone here to read.
Today's main article is about a new style of cable charting so I have copied the article to post for everyone here to read.
| Honeycomb Cable, Lily Chin's Way |
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| CO 32 sts (8 sets, 4 sts in each set) Work 8 rows in St st. *First crossing row: [Work 4/4 Left Cross (cn in front). work 4/4 Right Cross (cn in back)] 2 times. Work 7 rows in St st. Second crossing row: [Work 4/4 Right Cross (cn in back), work 4/4 Left Cross (cn in front)] 2 times. Work 7 rows in St st. Repeat from * for pattern. |
Take a look at the chart to the left of the swatch. The numbers at the bottom of the chart represent the number of stitches you're crossing as each cable is worked. In this case, you're crossing 4 stitches over 4 stitches. The numbers at the right of the chart represent the number of plain (non-crossing rows) worked between crossing rows. (What isn't shown in this chart are the garter stitch edging stitches, which were done just for the swatch.)
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