Thursday, January 26, 2012

WAFFLE CAP


SIZE:  11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES: 
Change to double point needles when necessary.


INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.  (48, 54 sts)
Rounds 6-7:  Knit.

Rounds 8-9:  * K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only:  *Knit  (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1.  Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 

Weave in ends. 

2.  Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.  Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends. 



WAFFLE SLEEP SACK AND CAP


Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZES:   
18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length
(19 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:          
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:
  1. Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Fiesta in pink.
  2. Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on. 

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.
Rounds 7-8:  Knit.

Rounds 9-10:  * K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 7-10 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge, ending with round 10.

Next round:  K8 (9), *yo, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (8 yo)

Next round:  Knit.

Next 6 rounds:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.


DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100).  Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain.  Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail. 


Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails.  Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.


Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets.  Pull to close and tie bow.

WAFFLE CAP



SIZE:  11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES: 
Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS: 
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.  (48, 54 sts)
Rounds 6-7:  Knit.

Rounds 8-9:  * K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only:  *Knit  (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1.  Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 

Weave in ends. 

2.  Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.  Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends. 



Sunday, January 22, 2012

BASKETWEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP



Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.


SIZES:  
21 inch circumference by 17 inch length
(23 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:          
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:
  1. Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound Soft Pink.
  2. Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on. 

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6:  Knit.

Rounds 7-10:  *K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14:  *K4, P4.  Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18:  *P4, K4.  Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
  
Next round:  *K8 (9), yo, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (8 yo)

Next round:  Knit.

Next 6 rounds:  *K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.

Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.


DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100).  Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain.  Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail. 


Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails.  Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.


Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.


Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets.  Pull to close and tie bow.

BASKETWEAVE CAP

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES: 
Change to double point needles when necessary.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-6:  Knit.

Rounds 7-10:  *K2, P2.  Repeat from * around.  (48 sts)

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14:  *K4, P4.  Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18:  *P4, K4.  Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4.  Repeat from * around.  (42 sts)

Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1.  Repeat from * around.  (36 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1.  Repeat from * around.  (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (24 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1.  Repeat from * around.  (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1.  Repeat from * around.  (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1.  Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.  Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 

Weave in ends. 

2.  Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 
Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends. 


Friday, January 13, 2012

ACCORDION CAP

ACCORDION CAP


SIZES:  14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounce
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
Set of double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5:  K1, P1.  Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Round 6:  Knit.

Rounds 7-10:  Purl. 

Rounds 11-14:  Knit.

Rounds 15-18:  Purl.

Rounds 19-22:  Knit.

Rounds 23-26:  Purl.

Rounds 27-29:  Knit.


Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (48 sts)

Larger size only:  Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1.  Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 

Weave in ends. 

2.  Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.  Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.  

ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP


ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP

SIZES: Approximately 22 inch circumference by 18 inch length (24 inch by 20 inch)

MATERIALS:          
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (8 ounces)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:
  1. Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Sage.
  2. Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
  3. If you don’t want to use the picot cast on cast on in any stretchy cast on, then proceed with instructions.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st.  Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 2 st, transfer st from right needle to left. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 2 until desired number of stitches are on the needle.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using picot cast on. 

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Round 1:  Knit

Round 2-6:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.

Rounds 7-11:  Purl.

Rounds 12-16:  Knit. 

Repeat rounds 7-16 until you have 7 (8) purl sets.

Sleep sack should measure about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.  Stretch slightly to measure.

Next 5 rounds:  Knit.

You will have 10 knit rounds at this point.

Next round:  *K 8 (9), yo, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (8 yo)

Next round:  Knit.

Next 5 rounds:  K1, P1.  Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.


DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100).  Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain.  Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail. 


Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails.  Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.


Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.


Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets.  Pull to close and tie bow.

ACCORDION CAP


SIZES:  14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)16 inch circular knitting needle US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5:  K1, P1.  Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6:  Knit.

Rounds 7-10:  Purl. 

Rounds 11-14:  Knit.

Rounds 15-18:  Purl.

Rounds 19-22:  Knit.

Rounds 23-26:  Purl.

Rounds 27-29:  Knit.


Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (48 sts)

Larger size only:  Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1.  Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. 

Weave in ends. 

2.  Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.  Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends. 








Wednesday, November 23, 2011

GAMERS DICE BAG

GAMER'S DICE BAG

SIZE: Measured flat 6 X 3.75 across.

MATERIALS:
Sock yarn or other fingering yarn about 18 gm
US size 3 (3.25 mm) double point needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Royale size 3 crochet thread
2 Beads (or more) for drawstring
Size D (3.0 mm) crochet hook

DIRECTIONS:

Cast on 48.  Place marker, join and arrange on 3 needles (18, 12, 18) being careful not to twist.

Round 1:  P.  (48 sts)

Round 2-3:  *K2, P2.  Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Round 4:  K.  (48 sts)

Round 5:  P.  (48 sts)

Round 6-7:  *K2, P2.  Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Rounds: 8-10:  K.  (48 sts)

Round 11:  K2, *K2tog, YO, K4.  Repeat from * around.  End with K2tog, YO, K2.  (40 sts and 8 YO)

Round 12:  K.  (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 3 inches from cast on edge.

Next round:  P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 4 inches from cast on edge.

Next round:  P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round:  P. (48 sts)
Next 2 rounds:  K. (48 sts)


Start bottom and decreases.

Dec round 1:  * K4, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (40 sts)
Dec round 2:  K.  (40 sts)

Dec round 3:  *K3, K2tog.  Repeat from * around.  (32 sts)
Dec round 4:  K.  (32 sts)

Dec round 5:  *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around.   (24 sts)
Dec round 6:  K.   (24 sts)

Dec round 7:  *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around.   (16 sts)
Dec round 8:  * K2tog. Repeat from * around.   (8 sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a 6-7 inch tail. With the tapestry needle run the tail through the remaining 8 stitches twice. Pull tight.

Weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
With crochet thread and D hook, chain at least 12 inches, this is just a minimum length you can make it as long as you want.

Weave the cord in and out of the eyelet holes.  String a bead on each tail and push up far enough to tie a knot near the end of the chain.  Trim tail and bring bead down to knot.



Thursday, November 17, 2011

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET
Copyright by Virginia Johnston  11/15/11














This pattern is from guest designer; 
Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name.   She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart. 

Materials:
Knitting needle US size 10 ½ 24 inch circular
1 set double pointed needles US 10 ½
1 yarn needle used for hiding ends
Approximately  6 ounces worsted weight yarn, (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Sleep sack:
Cast on 100 stitches, and careful to not twist sts, join.  Place marker on needle.
Work *K3, P2, ribbing around to marker for one inch.

Stitch Pattern: 
Round 1:  * sl 1, K2, psso, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2:  * K1, YO, K1, P2, repeat from* around to marker.
Round 3:  *K3, P2, repeat from * around.
Round 4:  Repeat round 3.

Work in pattern until piece measures 18-19 inches. End with round 1.  (80 sts)
Decrease round 1:  K2, P2 around to marker.  (80 sts)
Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker.  (40 sts)
Round 3: K1, P1, around to marker.   (40 sts)
Round 4: K2 tog around to marker.   (20 sts)
Round 5: Knit every stitch around.  (20 sts)
Round 6:  K2 tog around.  (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and put through the remaining stitches.  Pull tight and finish off.
 



Mock cable hat
 Cast on 50 sts.  Join into circle careful to not twist stitches.  Place marker
Work in K3, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.

Work in pattern stitch until piece measures 5 inches, ending with round 1.
(40 sts)

Decrease round 1: K2, P2 around to marker.  (40 sts)
Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker.  (20 sts)
Round 3: K1, P1 around to marker.  (20 sts)
Round 4: K2 tog around to marker.  (10 sts)
Round 5: K around to marker.  (10 sts)
Round 6: K2 tog around.  (5 sts)

Cut yarn with long tail and finish like above.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET
Copyright by Virginia Johnston  11/13/11



This pattern is from guest designer; Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name.   She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart. 


Materials:
This takes about 7 ounces of worsted weight yarn, I used Mainstay that I had in my stash.
Size 10 ½    24 inch circular needles
Size 10 ½ Double pointed needles
Yarn needle for hiding ends
Stitch marker


Pattern:
Round 1:  *sl 1,K2, psso, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2:  *K1, YO, K1, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4:  *K3, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.


Cast on 105 stitches, Join being careful to not twist sts.  Place marker
Work 5 rounds of K3, P2, ribbing.


Now start Pattern and repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until piece measures  
About 19 inches, ending with round 1.


Decrease rounds as follows:  Switch to DP needles when needed.
Round 1: *K2, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.  (95sts)


Round 2: *K2tog, P2 tog, K2 tog( 4 times), P2 tog, repeat from around to marker.  (49sts)


Round 3: *K1, P1, K4, P1, repeat from * around to marker .  (49sts)


Round 4: K2tog around ending with K1.  (25sts)


Round 5: K around.  (25sts)


Round 6: K2 tog around, ending with K3 tog.  (12sts)


Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and run though the remaining sts on the knitting needle, pull up tight and finish off.


Hide ends of yarn and you are done.


This pattern can be made using more or less rounds of ribbing as you like.


Mock cable hat:


Using size 10 ½ double pointed needles
Cast on 48 stitches, join, careful to not twist stitches, place marker


Work 5 rounds of K2, P2 ribbing


Pattern:
Round1: *sl 1, K2, psso, P2, K5, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2: * K1, YO, K1, P2, K5, P2, repeat from*  around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4: * K3, P2, K5, P2.


Repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until total length is 5-5 ½ inches, ending with round 1.


Decrease rounds:
Round 1:  *K2, P2, K5, P2 repeat from * around to marker.  (44sts)


Round 2:  *K2 tog, P2 tog, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, P2 tog, repeat from* around to marker.  (24sts)


Round 3:  *K1, P1, K3,P1, repeat from* around to marker.  (24sts)


Round 4:  K2 tog around to marker.  (12sts)


Round 5:  K around to marker. (12sts)


Round 6: K2 tog around to marker.  (6sts)


Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to thread needle and pull through stitches remaining on knitting needle.  Pull up tight , finish off and hide ends.

Friday, September 02, 2011

Dishcloth Baby Blanket


Size:
Approximately 32 X 32 inches

Materials:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn about 10 ounces of each color
(20 ounces total)
Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needle at least 29 inches long
Tapestry needle

Notes:
1.  Blanket is worked with two strands throughout.
2.  Blanket in photo was knit with Pound of Love White and Red Heart Super Saver Sunshine Print.
3.  Blanket may be made larger by repeating row 3 until the size desired.  That will require additional yarn.

Instructions:
Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1-2: Knit.

Row 3: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row.

Repeat Row 3 until you have 100 stitches on the needle.

Row 4: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 5: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row. 

Row 6:  Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 6 until you have 4 stitches on the needle.

Row 7:  Knit 4.  

Bind off and weave in ends.


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