My daughter loves animation, so I knit up this little scarf to celebrate her birthday. I am not a big fan of color work - but this was fun to knit.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Coraline Scarf
My daughter loves animation, so I knit up this little scarf to celebrate her birthday. I am not a big fan of color work - but this was fun to knit.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Bulky Bootie Slippers
I only used the homespun yarn because it was in my stash (and had to use it or throw it away). You can use any bulky yarn you have in place of homespun. I added the Brown Sheep to fortify the homespun and so I could slightly felt the slipper as the homespun tends to grow with wearing!
Start with toe up cast on. Here’s my favorite method, but you can use your own:
With strand of each yarn held together, cast on 12 sts
First row: ** k1, sl1; repeat from ** to last st
Second row: ** k1, sl1; repeat from ** to last st
(you are knitting the slipped sts and slipping the knit sts from the first row)
To start toe up: using two dpn, slip the first st to one needle, then next st to second needle, continue until you have slipped all sts alternately between the two needles. You will now have the start of a toe up (with no need to seam!)
You can either use the magic loop method, or add one more dpn to start knitting in the round.
First increase round: K1, yo, knit to before last st on needle, yo, k1.
Repeat for 2nd needle. You now have increased 2 sts on each needle. (You can add a third needle if you are using dpn your increases will be at beginning and end of 1st needle, then beginning of 2nd needle and end of 3rd needle)
Next round: Knit all sts (note: knit into back of yo to “lock in” the stitch so there are no holes).
Keep working increases until you have 28 sts total.
Knit around until you reach desired length to instep (you can try on as you knit)
Next, work stockinette back and forth on 16 sts (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) until you reach just before your ankle bone.
Complete short row heel.
Pick up 8 sts on side, then knit across instep sts and pick up 8 sts on opposite side. Knit across 15 heel sts, k2tog, knit to 1 stitch before instep ssk.
Turn and purl back 21 sts, p2tog, purl to 1 stitch before instep, ssk and turn, knit back to just before heel sts and k2tog.
Repeat above one more time.
Next row: knit back to 1 stitch before instep, ssk and turn, knit back to 1 stitch before instep ssk (this makes the ridge on side of slipper).
Continue until only 2 sts from instep remain then k2tog (instep sts).
Bind off and sew up. You can throw them in the wash to slightly felt for a tighter fit.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Ravelympics 2010
The Olympics are over, and so are the 2010 Ravelympics. I found these two patterns on Ravelry, so just had to challenge myself to complete them before the end of the Olympics. It was a lot of fun, and the motivation was there because I had the deadline -- works like a charm for those of us who procrastinate!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Purple Haze Handwarmers
PURPLE HAZE HANDWARMERS
This is my second entry for the Ravelympics2010 Designer Pattern challenge. It is a really simple pattern, and a quick knit. I hope you enjoy making a pair!
*Copyright 2010 Knitswsticks Designworks
Cast on 24 sts on size 10 US needles
K2, P2 cuff for 2 inches
Next round: Knit every round (stockinette stitch) until you reach to base of thumb.
Next round: k1 then knit 6 sts onto waste yarn, go back and knit the 6 sts with project yarn.
Continue knitting every round until you reach desired length and bind off.
Pick up 14 sts on thumb (pulling out waste yarn and picking up 1 st between to close gap).
Knit 1 round, then t2tog twice on palm side of thumb.
Continue knitting around thumb to desired length and bind off
(I use the Russian bind off to make it more elastic. Russian bind off: k1, ** slip knit stitch back to left needle and k2tog; repeat from ** to last stitch and cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to weave in and pull through last stitch. Weave in ends)
Optional: Crochet a picot edging around hand opening with size H crochet hook.
Repeat for second handwarmer & enjoy!
*Copyright 2010 - T. Oreglia (Knitswsticks Designworks)
You may use this pattern for your own personal use but you do not have permission to reprint, distribute or modify to use or sell for commercial distribution (in other words - not for commercial use), or post this pattern as your own.
Questions? Contact Knitswsticks on Ravelry.
Twists and Turns Gloves
This is one of two patterns that I completed for Ravelymics2010. These gloves were designed for my older daughter who is an outstanding artist and is my creative inspiration.
*Copyright 2010 Knitswsticks Designworks
Twists & Turns Gloves
PATTERN NOTES:
------- cable 16 repeat ---------
**Set up for cable: p8, k16, p8, k30 for 16 rounds.
Next round: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.**
Repeat from ** for each cable twist
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------- cable 4 forward repeat ---------
Cable 4 forward - Knit 1, **slip 2 to cable needle forward, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle. Repeat from ** to last stitch, then Knit 1, continue knitting 30 palm sts to complete round.
Knit in pattern for 4 rounds before next cable twist
------- cable 4 back repeat ---------
Cable 4 back - Knit 1, **slip 2 to cable needle back , knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle. Repeat from ** to last stitch, then Knit 1, continue knitting 30 palm sts to complete round.
Knit in pattern for 4 rounds before next cable twist
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START OF PATTERN:
To start: Cast on 62 sts over 2 circular needles or 3 dpn - size US 2/2.75 mm
First Round: knit 1 round
Second round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 3 rounds)
Fifth round: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.
CAUTION: Read ahead before completing next rounds.
(Left Twist Wrist pattern): At the same time, for twist on back of wrist: k1, ** cable back 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1.
Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 4 rounds)
(Right Twist Wrist pattern): k1, ** cable front 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1, then knit 30 palm sts.
Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 4 rounds)
(Left Twist Wrist pattern): k1, ** cable back 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1, then knit 30 palm sts.
Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 2 rounds)
Round Sixteen: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.
You have now completed 16 rounds total and should see your first large cable twist on back of glove (start of twist at 5 rounds, and top of twist at 16 rounds).
------------ begin large cable pattern repeat ------------------
Set up for Cable: p8, k16, p8, k30 for 16 rounds.
Cable round:p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.
------------ end large cable pattern repeat --------------
Continue knitting large cable pattern repeat above until 3 1/4” from cuff edge (you can adjust this to your taste, just keep in pattern for correct number of rows between cables).
Set up for provisional thumb:
------- Right Glove------
For right glove, starting on palm side of glove, k2 on palm, using waste yarn k 10 sts, slip back and reknit using project yarn. Continue on in pattern stitch.
------- Left Glove ---------
For left glove, starting on palm side, knit to just before the last 12 sts on palm, then k 10 sts to waste yarn, slip back and reknit using project yarn. k last 2 sts on palm. Continue on in pattern stitch.
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Continue knitting in pattern until 2” past the thumb waste yarn (or to the base of your pinkie - whichever comes first).
Knit Fingers:
TIP: If you don't want to sew in gaps between fingers, pick up 3-4 extra stitches between fingers and knit together on second round (to reduce to number required for fingers in pattern).
Pinkie: pick up 7 sts from front and palm for pinkie (14 sts total) , slip remaining sts onto holder, then p7, k7 following same pattern as main part of glove around to desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.
Knit 6 rounds in pattern stitch or until you are 2.5" past the thumb waste yarn (or to base of start of ring/middle fingers - whichever comes first)
Ring Finger and Middle Finger: [First for ring finger, then middle finger] - k 8 sts from front and 8 sts palm side from holder - 16 sts total (knit every round to keep in same pattern stitch as main part of glove) until desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.
Pointer Finger: k8 sts from front and palm -- 16 sts total from holder. (NOTE: be sure to keep knitting in same pattern p8, k8 to continue pattern from main part of glove), and knit around to desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.
Thumb: Remove waste yarn and pick up sts on thumb (20 sts total), k8 then k2tog twice (18 sts total), continue knitting around to desired length, then k2tog until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.
Cuff: Pick up 52 sts around cuff and K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2" and bind off loosely in pattern.
Repeat for second glove & enjoy your warm and lovely twists and turns cabled gloves!
*Copyright 2010 - T. Oreglia (Knitswsticks Designworks)
You may use this pattern for your own personal use but you do not have permission to reprint, distribute or modify to use or sell for commercial distribution (in other words - not for commercial use), or post this pattern as your own.
Questions? Contact Knitswsticks on Ravelry.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Picot and Lace Fingerless Gloves
I made these gloves for my daughter’s costume collection (as a Christmas present). The cotton works well, but used a smaller needle than recommended for this yarn to minimize any stretching out of shape issues.
Here’s how if you want to make a similar pair:
CO 40 sts on size 4 ndls- 5 rounds k, 1 round yo, k2 tog, switch to size 1 ndle k 6 rounds for picot edge, next round knit cast on edge together with next round (so you don’t need to sew up later)
Switch to size 0 needles
Knit lace pattern across hand **First round: K7, yo, ssk, k3, yo, ssk, K rest of round
Second round: K7, k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k rest of round(knit plain on palm)** repeat from ** to ** for 2 1/4”, then started increasing sts on thumb side and on pinkie side for 3 rnds, until you have 62 sts on needle.
Switch to size 1 and continue knitting in lace pattern until 3 1/4” from picot edge. For right glove, knit across pattern side, then k2 on palm, using waste yarn k 10 sts, slip back and reknit using project yarn. (for left glove knit to the last 12 sts on palm, then k 10 sts to waste yarn, slip back and reknit using project yarn. k last 2 sts on palm, then continue same as right glove)
Continue knitting in lace pattern until 2” past the thumb waste yarn. Place sts on holder switch to size 4 ndle and k 8 sts from front and palm (16 sts total) for pointer finger, and knit around to desired length then bind off loosely. Repeat for middle finger, and ring finger. Pick up 7 sts from front and palm for pinkie (14 sts total) and knit around to desired length and bind off loosely.
Remove waste yarn and pick up sts on thumb (20 sts total), k8 then k2tog twice (18 sts total), continue kniting around to desired length, then cast off loosely.
That’s all there is to it!
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