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.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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.
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.
Friday, May 15, 2009
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.
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.
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