Moustache Pillow

Yarn
Lion Brand Chenille Thick & Quick
chocolate colored
Needles
US11 straight
Gauge
2 sts X 4r = 1" in St st on US11.
Notions
tapestry needle, two 8" square pillows made in matching colored cloth

Make two Side A/Side B pieces.

Side A
CO 8 sts using 2-needle CO. Work 4r in St st, always slipping 1 st at end of row.
Row 5: K1, M1, work to last st, M1, sl 1.
Row 6: P to last st, sl 1. 10 sts.
Rep Rows 5 and 6 3 times. 16 sts. Work 10r even, always slipping the last st.
Row 23: K1, ssk, work to last st, sl 1.
Row 24: P to last 3 sts, P2tog, sl 1.
Rep rows 23 and 24 4 times. 6 sts.
Row 33: K1, M1, ssk, ssk, sl 1. 5 sts.
Rows 34-36: Work even, slipping 1 st at end of each row.
Row 37: K1, M1, ssk, ssk. 4 sts.
Row 38: P to last st, sl 1.
Row 39: K1, M1, K3tog. 3 sts.
Rows 40-42: Work even, slipping 1 st at end of each row.
Row 43: K1, ssk. 2 sts.
Row 44: P2tog, BO last st.

Side B
Pick up 8 sts along CO edge of Side A. Work 4r in St st, slipping 1 st at beg of each row.
Row 5: Sl 1, M1, work to last st, M1, K1.
Row 6: Sl 1, P to end. 10 sts.
Rep Rows 5 and 6 4 times. 16 sts. Work 10r even, always slipping the first st.
Row 23: Sl 1, work to last 3 sts, ssk, K1.
Row 24: Sl 1, P2tog, P to end.
Rep Rows 23 and 24 4 times. 6 sts.
Row 33: Sl 1, ssk, ssk, M1, K1. 5 sts.
Rows 34-36: Work even, slipping 1 st at beg of each row.
Row 37: Ssk, ssk, M1, K1. 4 sts.
Row 38: Sl 1, P to end.
Row 39: K3tog, M1, K1. 3 sts.
Rows 40-42: Work even, slipping 1 st at beg of each row.
Row 43: Ssk, K1. 2 sts.
Row 44: P2tog. BO last st.

Finishing
Sew the two Side A/Side B pieces tog at the CO edge, making sure that the points of the moustache are all facing in the same direction. Sew each Side A to each Side B, leaving space to put in the pillows. Put in the pillows, and finish sewing up.

Lace Nightie

Yarn
Patons Silk Bamboo (70% bamboo/30% silk; 102 yds/65g); plum; 6 skeins
Needles
US4 32" circular and 5 dpn
Notions
stitch markers: 4 markers in one color, 1 in another color, 1 in another color
stitch holders
tapestry needle
Gauge
23 sts X 29r = 4" X 4" in St st
Finished Size

Stitch Guide: Feather Pattern
Row/Rnd 1: (RS when working back and forth in rows) k2tog, yo, k1 [yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k2tog
Even-numbered Rows/Rnds 2-10: (WS when working back and forth in rows) Work even in St st (knit on RS; purl on WS).
Row/Rnd 3: k2tog, yo, k1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k2tog.
Row/Rnd 5: k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k2tog.
Row/Rnd 7: k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k2tog.
Row/Rnd 9: k2tog, yo, k1 [yo, k4, sl1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k4, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, k2tog.

Notes
When working on the feather border, rep the portion of the feather patt in brackets throught the whole rnd.

Lower Body
With cir needle, CO216 sts using 2-needle CO. Place marker (pm) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Knit 1 rnd. Work Rnds 1-10 of feather patt 4 times--41 rnds completed; piece measures about 4" from CO. Establish feather panels and side "seam" markers on next rnd as foll: K27, pm, work Rnd 1 of feather panel over next 53 sts for center front, pm, k29, pm for right side "seam," k27, pm, work Rnd 1 of feather panel over next 53 sts for center back, pm, k29--end-of-rnd m is at left side "seam." Cont feather panel patt in marked center sections, working rem sts in St st, until Rnds 1-10 of feather panel have been worked a total of 5 times, ending 3 sts before end-of-rnd m in final Rnd 10--50 rnds total of feather panel; piece measures about 11" from CO. Dec Rnd (Rnd 1 of patt) Ssk, k1, sl end-of-rnd m, k2tog, work in patt to 3 sts before right side-seam m, ssk, k1, sl m, k2tog, work in patt to end--212 sts; 2 sts dec'd at each side. Work 9 rnds even in patt, ending with Rnd 10, and ending 3 sts before end-of-rnd m. Rep Dec Rnd once more--208 sts. Work 12 rnds even in patt, ending with Rnd 3. Next Rnd: (Rnd 4 of patt) Removing right side m as you come to it, work in patt, to marked center-back sts, remove m, BO53 center-back sts, remove next m, knit to end-of-rnd m--167 sts rem.

Upper Back and Front
Row 5: k1, k2tog, cont in patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Cont in this dec patt for next 5r, ending with Row 10 of patt--161 sts rem. Next row: (Row 1 of patt) K3, place 3 sts just worked on holder for left-back strap, work in patt to end. Next row: p3, place 3 sts just worked on holder for right-back strap, work in patt to end--155 sts. Next row: k1, k2tog, cont in patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next row: p all sts. Rep last 2r for 16 more r, ending with Row 10 of patt--137 sts rem. Next row: k1, k2tog, knit to 2 sts before marked patt section, ssk, sl m, work 53 sts in patt, sl m, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1--133 sts rem. Next row: p all sts. Rep last 2r 29 more times, ending with Row 10 of feather panel--77 sts rem. Next row: (RS) K3 and place 3 sts just worked on holder for left-front strap. BO next 71 sts, knit to end--3 sts rem.

Front Straps
Place 3 sts on dpn for right-front strap, and work I-cord until strap measures 11" or desired length. BO all sts. Return 3 held sts of left-front strap to dpn, and work I-cord for 11" or same length as other strap. BO all sts.

Back Straps
Work each set of held back sts in 3-st I-cord as for front straps until back straps measure 20" or desired length. BO all sts.

Finishing
Weave in loose ends. Block. To wear, cross back straps in back and tie right-back strap to left-front strap, and vice versa.

Stockinette Stitch Ski Hat

Yarn
3 contrasting colors of worsted weight
Needles
US10 straight

Measurements
adult, one size fits all

Pattern
In MC, CO76 in two-needle CO. Work 3r in (K1, p1) rib. Work 2" in St st in MC. Work 4r in CA, work 4r in CB, and 4r in CA. Cont working in MC.
Next r: *K6, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: *K5, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: *K4, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: *K3, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: *K2, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: *K1, K2tog, K through r.
Next r: P all sts.
Next r: K2tog through r.
Next r: P all sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 2-foot long tail. Weave tail through rem sts and sew seam of hat using whip stitch.

Swirled Leg Warmers

Yarn
2 skeins chunky (#5)
Needles
US11 dpn

CO32 using knit CO. Work 6 rnds in (K2, p2) rib. Work 12 rnds in Swirl Pattern.
Next rnd: *Work 7 sts, Inc 1. Rep from * through rnd.
Work 29 rnds in Swirl Pattern. Work 6 rnds in (K2, p2) rib. BO using tubular BO.

Swirl Pattern
Rnd 1: *K5, p3. Rep from * through rnd.
Rnd 2: K6, p3, *K5, p3. Rep from * through rnd.
Cont in this manner -- knit through the first p st of the previous rnd, then p3, rep.
After Inc 4 sts in Rnd 13 of pattern, the pattern will change to K6, then p3.

Striped Leg Warmers

Yarn
2 skeins chunky (#5) yarn in contrasting colors
Needles
US11 straight

CO32 using knit CO. Work 6r in (K2, p2) rib in MC. Work 12r in Striping Pattern.
Next r: *Work 7 sts, Inc1. Rep from * through r.
Work 29r in Striping Pattern. Work 6r in (K2, p2) rib in MC. BO using tubular BO.

Striping Pattern
2r CC
2r MC
1r fair Isle -- *K1 in MC, K1 in CC, rep from * through r.
2r MC
4r CC
Rep pattern once, then:
2r MC
1r fair Isle
2r MC
2r CC
2r MC
4r CC
2r MC
1r fair Isle
2r MC
2r CC

Stockinette Stitch Ankle Socks

Makes socks with foot 10 5/16" long, leg 1 1/2" long, leg 12" circumference (women's size 10). Make 2.

Yarn
1 skein Sensations Bamboo & Ewe
Gauge: 28 sts X 36r = 4” X 4” on size 3 needles
Needles
set of 5 #3 dpn

Leg
CO 56 sts using two-needle CO and distribute sts so that there are 14 sts on each of 4 dpn. Work 1" (9 rnds) in single rib, beg each rnd with a K st. Work 5 rnds in garter st (looks like St st).

Heel Flap
Slip 28 sts from first two needles onto one needle for the heelp flap. Work back and forth on the 28 heel flap sts as follows:
Row 1 (WS): Slip 1 pwise, P to end, turn.
Row 2 (RS): *Slip 1 pwise, K1, rep from * to end, turn.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until heel flap measures 2" (24r) in length, ending with a RS r.

Turn Heel
Row 1 (WS): p15, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Slip 1 pwise, K7, K2tog, K1, turn.
Row 3: Slip 1 pwise, p8, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 4: Slip 1 pwise, K9, K2tog, K1, turn.
Cont in this manner -- sipping the first st pwise, working across to 1 st before the gap, working the 2 sts on each side of the gap tog, then working 1 more st and turning the work -- until 16 sts rem.

Gusset
Pick up 12 sts on each side of the heel flap. Rearrange sts so that needle 1 (with the live string) has 16 sts, needle 2 has 18 sts, needle 3 has 16 sts, and needle 4 has 28 sts.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: Needle 1: K all sts; needle 2: K1, K2tog, K to end of needle; needle 3: K all sts; needle 4: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
The two lines of dec should beon either side of heel flap. Rep Rnds 1 an 2 until needles 2 and 4 have 13 sts rem. End on Rnd 2. Slip 2 sts from either end of needle 1 onto needles 2 and 4. Needle 1 now has 12 sts, needles 2 and 4 have 11 sts, and needle 3 has 16 sts.

Foot
Cont in garter st without dec until foot measures 6 11/16" (45 rnds).

Toe
Rnd 1: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1; needle 2: K1, K2tog, K to end; needle 3: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1; needle 4: K1, K2tog, K to end.
Rnd 2: K all sts.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 30 sts rem, ending with Rnd 1. Rep Rnd 1 only until 14 sts rem. After completing the last rnd, remove marker, and rearrange sts so that there are 7 sts on each needle.

Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving an 8" tail. Use Kitchener st to graft toe sts tog. Weave in ends. Steam block.

Raspberry Washcloth

Makes a 9 3/8" X 9" washcloth

Yarn
Genuine Lily Sugar'n Cream, 100% cotton
Gauge: 20 sts by 26r on size 7 needles
Needles
2 straight size 8

Directions
CO47. Use K1, P1 moss st for first 5r.
Row 6: K1, P1, K1, P1; P across R until last 4 sts; P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 7: K1, P1, K1, P1; place marker; *K1, P1, K1 into 1 st; P3tog. Rep from * until last 4 sts. Place marker; P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1; P across R until last 4 sts; P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 9: K1, P1, K1, P1; *P3tog; K1, P1, K1 into 1 st. Rep from * until last 4 sts. Place marker; P1, K1, P1, K1.
Rep Rows 6 and 7 until piece measures 8" (21 lines of rasberries). End on a WS row. Use K1, P1 moss stitch for 5r. BO.

Finishing
Weave in ends, wet block.

Stockinette Stitch Socks

Makes socks with foot 10 5/16" long, leg 5 5/8" long, leg 12" circumference (women's size 10). Make 2.

Yarn
2 skeins Sensations Bamboo & Ewe
Gauge: 28 sts X 36r = 4” X 4” on size 3 needles
Needles
set of 5 #3 dpn

Leg
CO 56 sts using two-needle CO and distribute sts so that there are 14 sts on each of 4 dpn. Work 1" (9 rnds) in single rib, beg each rnd with a K st. Work 4 5/8" (44 rnds) in garter st (looks like St st).

Heel Flap
Slip 28 sts from first two needles onto one needle for the heelp flap. Work back and forth on the 28 heel flap sts as follows:
Row 1 (WS): Slip 1 pwise, P to end, turn.
Row 2 (RS): *Slip 1 pwise, K1, rep from * to end, turn.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until heel flap measures 2" (24r) in length, ending with a RS r.

Turn Heel
Row 1 (WS): p15, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Slip 1 pwise, K7, K2tog, K1, turn.
Row 3: Slip 1 pwise, p8, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 4: Slip 1 pwise, K9, K2tog, K1, turn.
Cont in this manner -- sipping the first st pwise, working across to 1 st before the gap, working the 2 sts on each side of the gap tog, then working 1 more st and turning the work -- until 16 sts rem.

Gusset
Pick up 12 sts on each side of the heel flap. Rearrange sts so that needle 1 (with the live string) has 16 sts, needle 2 has 18 sts, needle 3 has 16 sts, and needle 4 has 28 sts.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: Needle 1: K all sts; needle 2: K1, K2tog, K to end of needle; needle 3: K all sts; needle 4: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
The two lines of dec should beon either side of heel flap. Rep Rnds 1 an 2 until needles 2 and 4 have 13 sts rem. End on Rnd 2. Slip 2 sts from either end of needle 1 onto needles 2 and 4. Needle 1 now has 12 sts, needles 2 and 4 have 11 sts, and needle 3 has 16 sts.

Foot
Cont in garter st without dec until foot measures 6 11/16" (45 rnds).

Toe
Rnd 1: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1; needle 2: K1, K2tog, K to end; needle 3: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1; needle 4: K1, K2tog, K to end.
Rnd 2: K all sts.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 30 sts rem, ending with Rnd 1. Rep Rnd 1 only until 14 sts rem. After completing the last rnd, remove marker, and rearrange sts so that there are 7 sts on each needle.

Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving an 8" tail. Use Kitchener st to graft toe sts tog. Weave in ends. Steam block.

Fleur De Lis Pillows

Yarn
worsted weight, 2 colors-- 1 skein CB, 2 skeins MC
Needles
size 8 straight needles, 2 size 8 dpn
Notions
tapestry needle, small cloth pillow to put inside knitted cover

Small Pillow Front
CO 48 sts. Work entirely in St st. Work first 6r in MC. On Row 7, K23, beg fair isle pattern in CB (see chart). Once chart is finished, work another 6r in MC. BO all sts.
Small Pillow Back
CO 48 sts. Work entirely in St st. Work 3r in MC.
Row 4: K4 in MC, *K1 in CB, K3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Row 5: p3 in MC, *p1 in CB, p3 in MC. Rep from * until last 4 sts. K rem 4 sts all in MC.
Row 6: K2 in MC, *K1 in CB, K3 in MC. Rep from * until last 5 sts. K rem 5 sts in MC.
Row 7: p5 sts in MC, *p1 in CB, p3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Rep Rows 4 through 7 for 38r. Work last 3r entirely in MC.

Small Pillow Fair Isle Chart






















Large Pillow Front
CO 82 sts. Work entirely in St st. Work first 4r in MC. On Row 5, K40, beg fair isle pattern in CB (see chart; refer to Small Pillow Fair Isle chart when necessary). Once chart is finished, work another 4r in MC. BO all sts.
Large Pillow Back
CO 81 sts. Work entirely in St st. Work 3r in MC.
Row 4: K1 in MC, *K1 in CB, K3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Row 5: p3 in MC, *p1 in CB, p3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Row 6: K3 in MC, *K1 in CB, K3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Row 7: p1 in MC, *p1 in CB, p3 in MC. Rep from * through r.
Rep Rows 4 through 7 for 48r. Work last 3r entirely in MC.

Large Pillow Fair Isle Chart


I-cord (trim)
Work entirely in CB. Use 2 dpn. CO 6 sts. *K all sts. Without turning work, slide the sts to the other end of the needle. Pull the working yarn across the back. Rep from * until cord is desired length. BO.

Finishing
Sew panels tog on 3 sides. Put small cloth pillow inside. Sew last side tog. Sew I-cord onto perimeter of pillow.

Hedwig Bed-warmer

Yarn
1 skein white worsted weight, a little bit of black and yellow worsted weight
Needles
size 8 straight and dpn
Notions
tapestry needle, 1 white button and 2 black buttons, 7" X 11.5" rice-filled bag (see below knitting instructions for directions on making the bag)

Body
Work in St st.
Co 12 sts.
Row 1: P all sts.
Row 2: Inc every st -- 24 sts.
Row 4: Inc every st -- 48 sts.
Row 6: *Inc 1 st, K3. Rep through r -- 60 sts.
Work in St st until piece measures 5.5" End on a P r.
Next row: K4, YO, K3tog. K2. Inc 1 st. K through r.
Next K row: K 20 sts. Cont in St st using Fairisle pattern.
Row (1): *K5, k2tog. Rep from * through r.
Row (3): *K4, K2tog. Rep from * through r.
Row (5): *K3, K2tog. Rep from * through r.
Row (7): *K2, K2tog. Rep from * through r.
Row (9): *K1, K2tog. Rep from * through r.
Rows (11 and (13): K2tog. through r.
Cut a long tail and wave thru sts. Sew the top 3" of head closed. Sew closed the bottom of body and the bottom 3" of body.

Hedwig Fairisle Pattern


Wings
Work in St st.
Pick up 6 sts from side of owl in same r as top of beak.
Row 1: P all sts.
Row 2: Inc 1 st. K4. Inc 1 st. 8 sts total.
Row 4: Inc 1 st. K6. Inc 1 st. 10 sts total.
Row 6: Inc 1 st. K8. Inc 1 st. 12 sts total.
Row 8: Inc 1 st. K10. Inc 1 st. 14 sts total.
Rows 9 -- 13: Work in St st.
Decreasing Pattern
Work in Decreasing Pattern for every r until 1 st rem.
K2tog, K sts until 2 sts rem on r, K2tog.

Finishing
Sew the black buttons on her eyes and the white button on her back (so that you can close her up when the bag is inside of her).

Bed-warming Bag
Sew a bag that's finished dimensions are 7" X 11.5". Fill the bag with rice (and lavender or another sweet-smelling herb if you choose). Heat the bag for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, then put inside Hedwig.

The Golden Snitch

This pattern is not yet tested.

Yarn
worsted weight
gold (not very much)
white (even less)
Needles
size 3 straight, size 5 straight
Notions
tapestry needle, stuffing

Ball
Work in St st on size 3 needles.
Row 1: P all sts.
Row 2: Inc into every st -- 18 sts.
Row 3: P all sts.
Row 4: Inc into every st -- 36 sts.
Row 5: P all sts.
Row 6: *K2, inc. Rep from * through r -- 48 sts.
Rows 7 -- 30: Work in St st.
Row 31: *P2, P2tog. Rep from * through r -- 36 sts.
Row 32: K all sts.
Row 33: *P2tog. Rep from * through r -- 18 sts.
Row 34: K all sts.
Row 35: *P2tog. Rep from * through r -- 9 sts.
Cut a long tail and sew rem sts tog and sew side seam. Stuff and sew up end.

Wings
Make 2.
Work in St st on size 5 needles.
CO 2 sts.
Row 1: K all sts.
Row 2: P all sts.
Row 3: Inc 2 sts. 4 sts total.
Row 5: Inc 1 st. K2. Inc 1 st. 6 sts total.
Row 7: Inc 1 st. K4. Inc 1 st. 8 sts total.
Row 9: Inc 1 st. K6. Inc 1 st. 10 sts total.
Row 11: Inc 1 st. K8. Inc 1 st. 12 sts total.
Row 13: Inc 1 st. K10. Inc 1 st. 14 sts total.
Rows 14 — 16: Work in St st.
Row 17: K2tog, K10, K2tog. 12 sts rem.
Row 19: K2tog, K8, K2tog. 10 sts rem.
Row 21: K2tog, K6, K2tog. 8 sts rem.
Row 23: K2tog, K4, K2tog. 6 sts rem.
Row 25: K2tog, K2, K2tog. 4 sts rem.
Row 27: K2tog, K2tog. 2 sts rem.
Row 29: K2tog. 1 st rem.
BO.
Sew wings onto ball.

Diagonal Lines Scarf

This pattern is not yet tested.

Yarn
2 skeins worsted weight
Needles
straight size 10
Notions
tapestry needle, crochet hook

Directions
CO 18 sts. K 1r.
Row 2: *P1, K2. Rep from * through r.
Row 3: K all sts.
Row 4: *K1, P1, K1. Rep from * through r.
Row 5: K all sts.
Row 6: *K2, P1. Rep from * through r.
Row 7: K all sts.
Rep rows 2 through 7 for pattern.

Fringe
5" long. Strands in groups of 3, every 3 sts.

Easy Purse

Yarn
worsted weight cotton or cotton blend
Needles
size 8 straight needles, 2 size 8 dpn
Notions
tapestry needle, sewing needle and matching thread, 2 buttons

Purse
CO 30 sts. Work in garter st for 1". Work in St st until piece measures 14". End with a purl r; mark end r with safety pin. On next r, K1, K2tog, K24, K2tog, K1. Work in St st for 3r. *K 7r, P 1r. Rep from * once. K 2r. On next r, *K8, YO, K2tog. Rep from * once, K8. K 3r. BO.

Strap
Use dpn to make I-cord strap. CO 8 sts. *K all sts. Without turning work, slide the sts to the other end of the needle. Pull the working yarn across the back. Rep from * until cord is desired length. BO.

Finishing
Fold the bottom edge of purse with right sides tog so that the bottom lines up with the safety pins. Sew up sides. Sew strap to inside upper corners of purse, so that it fits into the side seam. Sew on buttons.

Harry Potter Tube Scarves

This pattern is not yet tested.

This is the scarf pattern from movies PoA, GoF and OotP. In the first two movies, the scarves are just blocks of color and very boring.

Colors
Gryffindor: MC-- maroon, secondary color-- gold
Ravenclaw: MC-- dark blue, secondary color-- bronze
Hufflepuff: MC-- mustard yellow, secondary color-- black
Slytherin: MC-- dark green, secondary color-- silver
Yarn
worsted weight. 4 skeins of MC, 2 skeins of secondary color.
Needles
4 size 11 dpn
Notions
tapestry needle, crochet hook

Pattern
Work whole piece in garter st. CO 60 sts in MC. Work for 5". Work 1" in secondary color. Work 1" in MC. Work 1" in secondary color. There should be 14 sets of stripes.

Fringe
Fringe is in MC (it is best to cut the fringe before beginning to knit). Cut about 120 8" pieces of yarn. Use 3 strands of yarn at a time. Place one tassel every 2 sts across both ends of scarf.

Wave Pillow

Yarn
worsted weight
Needles
size 8 straight needles, 2 size 8 dpn
Notions
tapestry needle, small cloth pillow to put inside knitted cover

CO 60 sts.
Rows 1 -- 2: K4, P2. Rep throught row.
Row 3: K3, *P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Rows 4 -- 5: K2, *P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Row 6: K3, * P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Rows 7 -- 8: K4, P2. Rep through row.
Row 9: K5, *P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Rows 10 -- 11: K6, *P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Row 12: K5, *P2, K4. Rep from * through row.
Rows 13 -- 14: K4, P2. Rep through row.
Rep rows 1 -- 14 for pattern.
Make two pieces of equal size and sew tog to make case for pillow.

I-cord (trim)
Use 2 dpn. CO 6 sts. *K all sts. Without turning work, slide the sts to the other end of the needle. Pull the working yarn across the back. Rep from * until cord is desired length. BO. Sew onto perimeter of pillow.

Joan of Arcadia scarf

This pattern is not yet tested.

Yarn
worsted weight-- 1 skein each of maroon, pink, white, orange, and tan
Needles
size 15 straight
Notions
tapestry needle

Dimensions
5" wide
7' long
each square: 7" long

Order of Colors
white
orange
tan
maroon
pink

Directions
Work in garter stitch. Fringe is 7" long and follows pattern of colors. One strand of fringe for every stitch.

Hand Puppet

Instructions for ssk can be found at http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-glossary.

Yarn
worsted weight in different colors for body, eyes, tongue, nose, ears, etc.
Needles
size 8 dpn needles, size 8 straight needles
Notions
tapestery needle

Body
With dpn, CO 32 sts onto 3 needles, using knitted cast on.
Rnds 1-5: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Change to St st and work until piece measures 4 inches from ribbing. Place 16 sts on straight needle; divide rem 16 sts between 2 needles (8 sts each on needles 1 and 2), on needle 3, cast on 16 sts for inside of mouth.

Head
Work 7 rnds in St st.
Rnd 1 (dec rnd): Beg with needle 1, k1, ssk, K to end of needle; on needle 2, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, k1. 28 sts rem.
Rnds 2-7: K around.
Rnd 8: Work dec rnd. 24 sts rem.
Rnds 9-12: K around.
Rnd 13: Work dec rnd. 20 sts rem.
Rnds 14 and 15: K around.
Rnd 16: Work dec rnd. 16 sts rem.
Rnd 17: K around.
Rnds 18 and 19: Work dec rnd. 8 sts rem. Cut yarn, pull end through all sts twice and fasten off securely.

Lower Mouth
Divide sts from straight needle between 2 needles (8 on each needle); on 3rd needle, pick up and K 16 sts across cast-on sts of inside of mouth. Work 5 rnds in St st.
Rnd 1: Work dec rnd. 28 sts rem.
Rnds 2-5: K around.
Rnd 6: Work dec rnd. 24 sts rem.
Rnds 7 and 8: K around.
Rnd 9: Work dec rnd. 20 sts rem.
Rnd 10: K around.
Rnds 11-13: Work dec rnd. 8 sts rem.
Rnd 14: K2tog through row. 4 sts rem. Fasten off.

Pointy, Cat-Style Ears
Use straight needles. CO 5 sts.
Row 1: K across.
Rows 2 and 3: inc 1, K across. 7 sts total.
Rows 4 and 5: K across.
Rows 6-9: K2tog at beg of row. 3 sts rem
BO rem sts.

Flat, Dog-Style Ears
Use straight needles. CO 12 sts. K first 8 r.
Rows 9-10: K1, ssk, K through row.
Row 11: K through row.
Rows 12-13: K1, ssk, K through row.
Row 14: K through row.
Rows 15-16: K1, ssk, K through row.
Row 17: K through row.
Rows 18-19: K1, ssk, K through row. 4 sts rem.
Row 20: K2tog, K2tog. 2 sts rem.
BO.

Tongue
CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-6: K through r.
Rows 6-7: K1, ssk, K through r.
Row 8: K through r.
Rows 9-10: K1, ssk, K through r.
Row 11: K through r.
Row 12: K1, ssk, K1.
Row 13: K through r.
BO.

Tail
Pick up 4 sts at ribbing. Work as I-cord for 3". K2tog at beg of each row until 1 st rem. BO.

Elephant Nose
On the "Head" portion of the puppet, continue knitting the last 6 sts as I-cord for an additional 2.5" Dec 2 sts at beginning of nose.

Finishing
Sew on ears and tongue. Embroider nose and eyes using different colored yarn. Add other details to different types of puppets (ex.: For lion, add eyelash yarn on mane and tail.)

Embossed Diamonds Cardigan

This pattern is not yet tested.

Yarn
Bernat Satin Sport, 5 skeins
4” X 4” = 17.5s, 21r (size 8 needles)
Needles
1 pair #8 needles, 1 pair #7 needles
Notions
tapestry needle, sewing needle and thread, straight pins, 5 7/8” buttons

Right Side Panel
CO38. Through whole piece, slip first st on each RS r (but work the st on each WS r). K1, p1 rib st 4 r. St st until piece measures 9” (55 r in St st). On next RS r, K1, p1 rib st 2” (11 r). Use embossed diamonds pattern for rest of piece. Work straight next 4” (26 r). On next RS r, BO6, work to end of r. Work 4" (25r) straight. BO14 sts at neck edge. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS r 4 times. Cont even until piece measures 7 7/8” past armhole BO (12 r past neck edge dec). BO all sts.

Right Side Panel Button Band
Using # 7 needles, Pick up the 68 selvage sts on the right-hand side of the RS side of the piece. Work 2 r in K1, p1 rib. On next r, Work until the embossed diamonds pattern begins, yo, K2tog. Rep every 2” until end. Work 2 r (5r total). BO all sts.

Left Side Panel
CO38. Through whole piece, slip last st on each RS r (but work the st on each WS r). K1, p1 rib st 4 r. St st until piece measures 9” (55 r in St st). On next RS r, K1, p1 rib st 2” (11 r). Use embossed diamonds pattern for rest of piece. Work straight next 4” (26 r). On next RS r, BO6, work to end of r. Work 4" (25r) straight. BO14 sts at neck edge. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS r 4 times. Cont even until piece measures 7 7/8” past armhole BO (12 r past neck edge dec). BO all sts.

Left Side Panel Button Band
Using 7 needles, #Pick up the 68 selvage sts on the left-hand side of the RS side of the piece. Work 5r in K1, p1 rib. BO all sts.

Back Panel
CO108. K1, p1 rib st 4 r. St st until piece measures 10” (59 r). On next RS r, K1, p1 rib st 2” (11 r). Use embossed diamonds pattern for rest of piece. Work straight next 11 1/8” (71 r). BO all sts.

Sleeves
CO90. Use embossed diamonds pattern. Work 40 r, beg with Row 20 on the chart. Dec1 at beg of each WS r. K1, p1 rib for 4r without dec. BO all sts. Make another sleeve exactly like the first.

Finishing
Wet block all pieces. Use the mattress stitch for all sewing (instructions below). Sew top of Right Side Panel to the top of Back Panel (the shoulder seam). Sew up the side seam from the hemline to the the BO. Do the same with Left Side Panel. Sew up the sleeves and attach to the armholes, the seam of the sleeve on the underside. Knit the neck band. Sew on the buttons.

Neck Band
Using #7 needles, pick up 90 sts (2 sts for every 3r) around the neckline of the sweater. Work 5r in K1, p1 rib. BO all sts. Connect to button band using mattress stitch.

Mattress Stitch
Lay the pieces side by side, RS up. Begin by using the tail from the CO of the right piece. Insert the needle into the corner st of the left piece. Then insert the needle from back to front in the corner st of the right piece. On the left piece, pull the edge st slightly away from the st next to it, so that the back of the st (the part that looks like a garter st) is shown. Insert the needle into the back of the st. Pull the yarn loosely through the st, and then insert the needle through the parallel st on the right piece. Work back and forth. After working a few rows, pull the yarn in the direction of the seam (not towards you). Do not pull the yarn so tight that the pieces begin to pucker. Finish by connecting the corner sts and weaving the yarn into the WS.

Embossed Diamonds Pattern

Stockinette Stitch Pullover Sweater

Yarn
Patons Classic Merino Wool yarn, 5 skeins
Needles
#8 straight needles, double-pointed # 8 needles (4)
Notions
tapestry needle

Gauge
stockinette, #8 needles
4” X 4”
16.5 stitches
26 rows

Finished Dimensions
body width: 20”
body length: 23”
sleeve length: 21”
sleeve circumference at wrist: 6.5”
sleeve circumference at shoulder: 13”
neck width: 5”
neck length: 3.5”
shoulder width: 6.5”

Body
Make two.
CO 88 st. Rib st first 4 rows (.5”). St st for 113 rows (16”). On next r, K38, BO12, K through r. Each needle should now have 38 st. *St st for next 27 rows (4.25”), following dec pattern on next page. There should now be 33 st. BO. Connect yarn on other side. Repeat from *.

Neck Band
*Pick up 46 sts at neck edge of front piece. Work in K1, p1 rib for 4 r. BO all sts. Rep from *on back piece neck line. Once finished, sew the neck bands tog using whip st.

Sleeve
Make two.
Use dpn. CO 34 st. Rib st first 4 rows. Cont in St st next 121 rows (20.5”). On the 9th row, inc 1 st. Inc 1 st every 4th row 27 times.

Finishing
Sew the two BODY pieces tog at shoulder seams with whip stitch. Sew SLEEVES to BODY using whip stitch, under shoulder seams. Sew up sides of BODY with whip stitch.

Decreasing Pattern for Neckline
Lines with a * next to them are the rows that are decreased.

1 P 35
2 K 34*
3 P 34
4 K 34
5 P 34
6 K 34
7 P 34
8 K 33*
9 P 33
10 K 33
11 P 33
12 K 33
13 P 33
14 K 32*
15 P 32
16 K 32
17 P 32
18 K 32
19 P 32
20 K 31*
21 P 31
22 K 31
23 P 31
24 K 31
25 P 31
26 K 30*
27 P 30
BO

Sleeve Increase Rows
9
13
17
21
25
29
33
37
41
45
49
53
57
61
65
69
73
77
81
85
89
93
97
101
105
109
113
117
121

Rose

Use worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles.

Bloom
CO 57 sts.
Rows 1-5: St st.
Row 6: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * thru row. 39 sts remain.
Row 7: *K1, P2tog. Repeat from * thru row. 27 sts remain.
Row 8: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * thru row. 19 sts remain.
Row 9: P2tog through row. 10 sts remain.
Cut a 12" tail. Pull string through remaining sts and pull tight. Sew into a flower shape.

Leaf
CO 2 sts.
Rows 1-2: K all sts.
Row 3: Inc 2 sts. 4 sts total.
Row 4: K all sts.
Row 5: Inc 1 st. K2. Inc 1 st. 6 sts total.
Row 6: K all sts.
Row 7: Inc 1 st. K4. Inc 1 st. 8 sts total.
Row 8: K all sts.
Row 9: Inc 1 st. K6. Inc 1 st. 10 sts total.
Rows 10-12: K all sts.
Row 13: K1. K2tog. K4 sts. K2tog. K1. 8 sts total.
Rows 14-15: K all sts.
Row 16: K1. K2tog. K2 sts. K2tog. K1. 6 sts total.
Rows 17-18: K all sts.
Row 19: K1. K2tog. K2tog. K1. 4 sts total.
Rows 20-21: K all sts.
Row 22: K2tog. K2tog. 2 sts total.
Row 23: K all sts.
Row 24: K2tog. 1 st total.
BO all sts.

Finishing
Sew leaves onto back of rose, using leaf-color yarn.