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Pattern: Mesh Baby Blanket


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A soft and squishy baby blanket

ABOUT

Skill Level:

Beginner

Pattern Notes:

This blanket is knit flat and in one piece. The yarn is held double through the entire blanket to achieve maximum squishiness

Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

2 skeins Loops and Threads Cozy Baby in Oahu

Size 11 (US) circular needles, 16 inch

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

28 inches x 44 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip

YO – yarn over

CO – cast on

St(s) – stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

Using long tail cast on method and with yarn held double, CO 113 sts

Rows 1-5: K across

Row 6: K5, Sl1, K1, *pass the third st on the left needle over the first and second sts on the left needle, K1, YO, K1* until the last 7 sts, K7.

Row 7: K5, P across until the last 5 sts, K5.

Row 8: K5, Sl1, K2, *pass the third st on the left needle over the first and second sts on the left needle, K1, YO, K1* until the last 6 sts, K6.

Row 9: Repeat Row 7.

Repeat Rows 6-9 until you reach approximately 1.5 inches before your desired length.

Rows 10-14: K across

Bind off loosely. Cut yarn and weave in ends with tapestry needle.

THANK YOU!

I hope you enjoyed making the Mesh Baby Blanket as much as I did! Tag me on Instagram @knitabitcrochetaway and use #knitabitcrochetaway and #MeshBabyBlanket – I’d love to see your progress and finished product!

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Pattern: Novus Socks

Toe-up textured rib socks make any yarn pop


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ABOUT

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Pattern Notes:

Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

These socks are worked from the toe-up and the length can be easily adjusted to fit the average woman’s foot.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

300-350 yards of fingering weight yarn (I used my hand dyed yarn – check out ready to ship options here!)

Size 1 double pointed needles

Scrap yarn

Yarn Substitute: Stroll

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Size:

Adult

Gauge:

28 sts x 36 rows = 4 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

P – purl

SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).

K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).

Inc – knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase).

Textured Stitch Pattern:

Round 1: K across

Round 2: P across

Rounds 3-4: *K1, P1*

INSTRUCTIONS

Toe Shaping:
Using provisional cast on method and the scrap yarn, cast on 12 stitches
Row 2: Purl across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: Purl across

Remove live stitches from scrap yarn and place them on a double pointed needle. You should have 24 sts on two needles. Begin knitting in the round.

Round 5: *K2, Inc, K4 (add a needle) K4, Inc, K2.* Repeat from * to *
Round 6: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Round 6 until you have 40 sts total, or 10 sts per needle

Round 7: K across
Round 8: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 7-8 until you have 52 sts total, 13 sts per needle

Rounds 9-10: K across
Round 11: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 9-11 until you have 60 sts total, 15 sts per needle

Rounds 12-14: K across
Round 15: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

You should now have 64 sts total, 16 sts per needle

Foot:
Round 16: Needle 1 – work Textured Stitch pattern
Needle 2 – work Textured Stitch pattern
Needle 3 – K across needle
Needle 4 – K across needle

Repeat Round 16 until the sock fits from your toes to the bend in the top of your foot where your ankle starts.

Heel Flap:
Turn and work across Needles 3 and 4 only (worked flat), leaving Needles 1 and 2 unworked.

Row 17: Sl1, P across, turn
Row 18: Sl 1, K across, turn

Repeat Rows 17 and 18 for a total of 22 rows total.

Heel Shaping:
Row 19: Sl1, P17, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 20: Sl1, K5, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 21: Sl1, P6, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 22: Sl1, K7, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 23: Sl1, P8, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 24: Sl1, K9, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 25: Sl1, P10, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 26: Sl1, K11, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 27: Sl1, P12, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 28: Sl1, K13, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 29: Sl1, P14, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 30: Sl1, K15, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)
Row 31: Sl1, P16, P2tog, turn

Row 32: Sl1, K across until last 2 sts, SSK. Split the 18 heel flap sts evenly across 2 needles (9 sts per needle). The first needle now becomes Needle 4 and the second needle now becomes Needle 1. Begin working in the round again.

Round 33: On Needle 1, pick up and K 11 sts along heel flap edge, work across Needles 2 and 3 in Textured Stitch pattern, on Needle 4, pick up and K 11 sts along heel flap edge, K across last 9 sts on the same needle.

Gusset Shaping: (decrease)
Round 34: Needle 1 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
Needles 2-3 – Work Textured Stitch pattern
Needle 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 35: K across Needles 1 and 4, Textured Stitch pattern across Needles 2 and 3.

Repeat Rounds 34-35 until there are 16 sts per needle

Ankle:
Round 36: Work Textured Stitch pattern across all needles until you reach 1 inch below desired length

Round 37: *K1, P1*

Repeat Round 37 for 1 inch.

Bind off using Icelandic Bind Off (video tutorial available here).

Repeat pattern for second sock.

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Pattern: Beachcomber’s Wrap


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A light, cotton shawl worked in colorful wedges

ABOUT

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Pattern Notes:

When stitches appear between * and *, repeat until the end, unless otherwise indicated

This shawl is worked using short rows to make slightly offset wedges in different colors. The half linens stitch works up like a dream in cotton!

When you work a row over a wrapped stitch, be sure to pick up the wrap and work it with the live stitch

For all odd numbered rows, use the same color worked in the precious row

Materials:

1 skein Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton in Cloud (Color A)

1 skein Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton in Pink (Color B)

1 skein Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton in Aqua (Color C)

1 skein Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton in Purple (Color D)

1 skein Loops & Threads Coastal Cotton in Berry (Color E)

Size 7 (US) circular knitting needle

Finished Measurements:

51″ long, 22″ wide

Gauge:

18 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches (in half linen stitch)

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

K – knit

P – purl

Wrp-tp – with the yarn in the front, slip the next stitch purl wise, bring the yarn to the back, slip the stitch from the right needle back to the left needle, turn

Sl – slip the stitch purlwise

WYIF – with the yarn held in the front

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

BO – bind off

INSTRUCTIONS

In Color A, CO 128

Row 1 and all odd-numbered rows (WS): P

Row 2 (RS): In Color B, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 4: In Color A, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Row 6: In Color B, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 4-7 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 8: In Color C, CO 4 sts, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until 8 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 10: In Color B, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 12: In Color C, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 10-13 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 14: In Color D, CO 4 sts, *K1, sl WYIF* until 12 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 16: In Color C, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Row 18: In Color D, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 16-19 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 20: In Color E, CO 4 sts, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until 16 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 22: In Color D, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 24: In Color E, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 22-25 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 26: In Color A, CO 4 sts, *K1, sl WYIF* until 20 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 28: In Color E, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Row 30: In Color A, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 28-31 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 32: In Color B, CO 4 sts, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until 24 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 34: In Color A, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 36: In Color B, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 34-37 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 38: In Color C, CO 4 sts, *K1, sl WYIF* until 28 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 40: In Color B, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Row 42: In Color C, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 40-43 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 44: In Color D, CO 4 sts, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until 32 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 46: In Color C, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 48: In Color D, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 46-49 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 50: In Color E, CO 4 sts, *K1, sl WYIF* until  36 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 52: In Color D, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Row 54: In Color E, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 52-55 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

Row 56: In Color A, CO 4 sts, K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until 40 sts remain, wrp-tp

Row 58: In Color E, *K1, sl WYIF* until last 4 sts, wrp-tp

Row 60: In Color A: K2, *sl WYIF, K1* until last 4 sts before last wrapped st, wrp-tp

Repeat Rows 58-61 until you have worked an odd-numbered row with only 4 sts

Cut yarn

(RS) In Color A, BO across all sts using the Icelandic Bind Off (video tutorial available here).

Cut yarn and weave in ends

THANK YOU!

I hope you enjoyed making the Beachcomber’s Wrap as much as I did! Tag me on Instagram @knitabitcrochetaway and use #knitabitcrochetaway and #BeachcombersWrap – I’d love to see your progress and finished product!

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Pattern: Broken Ladder Socks

Toe-up whelk stitch socks


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ABOUT

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Pattern Notes:

Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

These socks are worked from the toe-up and the length can be easily adjusted to fit the average woman’s foot.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

1 skein Loops & Threads Perfect Pair in Born to Run
Size 1 double pointed needles
Scrap yarn

Yarn Substitute: Stroll

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Size:

Adult

Gauge:

28 sts x 36 rows = 4 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle

SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).

K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).

P2tog – purl two stitches together (decrease).

Inc – knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase).

Welk Stitch Pattern:

Row 1: *K1, sl1, K2*

Row 2: *P1, sl1, P2*

Rows 3-4: *K3, sl1* 

INSTRUCTIONS

Toe Shaping:
Using provisional cast on method and the scrap yarn, cast on 12 stitches
Row 2: Purl across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: Purl across

Remove live stitches from scrap yarn and place them on a double pointed needle. You should have 24 sts on two needles. Begin knitting in the round.

Round 5: *K2, Inc, K4 (add a needle) K4, Inc, K2.* Repeat from * to *
Round 6: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Round 6 until you have 40 sts total, or 10 sts per needle

Round 7: K across
Round 8: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 7-8 until you have 52 sts total, 13 sts per needle

Rounds 9-10: K across
Round 11: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 9-11 until you have 60 sts total, 15 sts per needle

Rounds 12-14: K across
Round 15: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

You should now have 64 sts total, 16 sts per needle

Foot:
Round 16: Needle 1 – work Whelk Stitch pattern
    Needle 2 – work Whelk Stitch pattern
    Needle 3 – K across needle
    Needle 4 – K across needle

Repeat Round 16 until the sock fits from your toes to the bend in the top of your foot where your ankle starts. 

Heel Flap:
Turn and work across Needles 3 and 4 only (worked flat), leaving Needles 1 and 2 unworked. 

Row 17: Sl1, P across, turn
Row 18: Sl 1, K across, turn

Repeat Rows 17 and 18 for a total of 22 rows total.

Heel Shaping:
Row 19: Sl1, P17, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 20: Sl1, K5, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 21: Sl1, P6, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked)  
Row 22: Sl1, K7, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 23: Sl1, P8, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 24: Sl1, K9, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 25: Sl1, P10, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 26: Sl1, K11, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 27: Sl1, P12, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 28: Sl1, K13, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 29: Sl1, P14, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 30: Sl1, K15, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 31: Sl1, P16, P2tog, turn

Row 32: Sl1, K across until last 2 sts, SSK. Split the 18 heel flap sts evenly across 2 needles (9 sts per needle). The first needle now becomes Needle 4 and the second needle now becomes Needle 1. Begin working in the round again.

Round 33: On Needle 1, pick up and K 11 sts along heel flap edge, work across Needles 2 and 3 in Whelk Stitch pattern, on Needle 4, pick up and K 11 sts along heel flap edge, K across last 9 sts on the same needle.

Gusset Shaping: (decrease)
Round 34: Needle 1 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2-3 – Work Whelk Stitch pattern
    Needle 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 35: K across Needles 1 and 4, Whelk Stitch pattern across Needles 2 and 3.

Repeat Rounds 34-35 until there are 16 sts per needle

Ankle:
Round 36: Work Whelk Stitch pattern across all needles until you reach 1 inch below desired length

Round 37: *K1, P1* 

Repeat Round 37 for 1 inch. 

Bind off using Icelandic Bind Off (video tutorial available here).

Repeat pattern for second sock.

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Pattern: Show Me Your Spots Cowl

A bright and colorful spotty cowl


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ABOUT

Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner

Pattern Notes:

This cowl is knit in one piece in the round and top down. It is meant to use nearly all yarn in the skein listed below.

This pattern uses a color work chart for the Spots Pattern.

When stitches appear between * and *, repeat until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

1 skein Yarn Bee Pigment & Fiber in Friday’s in Florence

Size 2 (US) circular knitting needles

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

17 inches tall x 32 inches around

Gauge:

28 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

CO – cast on

St(s) – stitch(es)

MC – main color

CC – contrast color

INSTRUCTIONS

Color ID:

Color A: Silver

Color B: Green

Color C: Yellow

Color D: Maroon

Color E: Blue

Color F: Black

Spots Pattern:

CO 216 sts. Place marker at beginning of round. Begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-3: With Color A, *K1, P1*

Rounds 4-13: With Color A as MC and Color B as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 14-23: With Color C as MC and Color D as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 24-33: With Color E as MC and Color F as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 34-43: With Color B as MC and Color C as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 44-53: With Color D as MC and Color E as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 54-63: With Color F as MC and Color A as CC, K across, following the Spots Pattern chart for each Round.

Rounds 64-66: With Color F, *K1, P1*

Bind off. Use a tapestry needle to weave in ends. 

THANK YOU!

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Pattern: Adelaide Bonnet

A vintage-inspired baby bonnet


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ABOUT

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Pattern Notes:

This bonnet is made in one piece with the back edge sewn together at the end.

An I-cord drawstring is attached at the end to help the bonnet frame the face.

Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

60-65 yards of Yarn Bee Rustic Romantic in Blueberry Bushel

Size 8 double pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Your favorite faux fur pompom

Size:

0-3 months

Finished Measurements:

7 inches tall x 10 inches around (measuring from left cheek to right cheek)

 Gauge:

16 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip

St(s) – stitch(es)

BO – bind off

Ssk – slip stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches

INSTRUCTIONS

Bonnet:

Loosely CO 51 sts

Rows 1-30: Sl 1 purlwise, *P1, K1*

Using the Icelandic Bind Offmethod, BO using K across. This forms the bonnet edge that frames the face.

Fold the piece in half and sew the CO edge to the other CO edge together using a tapestry needle.

I-Cord:

CO 3

Work the I-cord for approximately 30 rows, or until it measures 7 inches.

Here is a link to a helpful video that demonstrates how to attach the I-cord edging. Work 2 sts of I-cord until only one stitch remains. Slip the last stitch knitwise. With your right needle and the right side of the bonnet facing you, pick up the right side edge of the first slipped stitch of the bonnet. Pick up the stitch by inserting your needle from top to bottom. Knit the last two sts together as if working a ssk.

Continue attaching the I-cord in this manner along the entire bottom edge of the bonnet. When you have finished attaching the I-cord along the entire bottom edge, work the I-cord for approximately 30 rows, or until it measures 7 inches.

Pompom:

Find the point of the bonnet at the back of the head and attach your favorite faux fur pompom.

THANK YOU!

I hope you enjoyed making the Adelaide Bonnet as much as I did! Tag me on Instagram @knitabitcrochetaway and use #knitabitcrochetaway and #AdelaideBonnet– I’d love to see your progress and finished product!

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Pattern: Sunset on the Water

A color gradient shawl reminiscent of a sunset


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ABOUT

Skill Level:

Beginner

Pattern Notes:

This pattern uses all of the Stone Washed 10g balls in the Scheepjes Colour Pack Stone Washed – River Washed

Repeat stitches that appear between * and * until the end of the row

COMPONENTS

Materials:

1 Scheepjes Colour Pack Stone Washed – River Washed, or 36 10g skeins of Scheepjes Stone Washed in each of the colors listed in the Color Layout section below

Size 4 (US) needles

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

65” x 16”

Gauge:

25 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches in Linen Stitch

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip

CO – cast on

St(s) – stitch(es)

BO – bind off

INSTRUCTIONS

Color Layout

Before you cast on, organize the Stone Washed mini skeins in the following order:

A

Pink Quartzite

Moon Stone

Axinite

Brown Agate

Morganite

Coral

Carnelian

Red Jasper

Rhodochrosite

Tourmaline

Rose Quartz

Lilac Quartz

Garnet

Corundum Ruby

Deep Amethyst

Lepidolite

Obsidian

Black

B

Crystal Quartz

Larimar

Amazonite

Green Agate

Turquoise

Blue Apatite

Malachite

Fosterite

Lanada Jade

Pedirot

New Jade

Lemon Quartz

Enstatite

Citrine

Beryl

Yellow Jasper

Boulder Opal

Smokey Quartz

Linen Stitch

With Color A, CO 104 sts

Row 1: With Color A, *P1, sl1 with yarn held in the back*

Row 2: With Color B, *K1, sl1 with yarn held in the front*

Row 3: With Color B, *P1, sl1 with yarn held in the back*

Row 4: With Color A, *K1, sl1 with yarn held in the front*

Row 5: Repeat Row 1 

Repeat Rows 2-5 until you run through all of the colors. When you finish one color, move to the next color listed in the same column. Be sure to work both Rows 2 and 3, or Rows 4 and 5, in the same color before moving onto the next color in the column. It’s ok if the Color A yarn doesn’t end at the same time as the paired Color B yarn – that adds to the uniqueness of your garment!

When you have used all 10g skeins, BO after working an even row.

Cut yarn. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.

THANK YOU!

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Pattern: Staggered Pinwheel Shawl


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ABOUT

Skill Level:
Intermediate
Pattern Notes:
This shawl is worked in wedges using offsetting short rows to make the staggered wedge edges. This pattern is designed to use the entire skein for each of the skeins in the materials list. If you lose out on yarn chicken in the last wedges, work the last RS row of the wedge until you run out of yarn and continue with the next wedge.
When the symbol * appears in the pattern, repeat the stitches that appear between the two *s until the end of the round, unless indicated otherwise.
COMPONENTS
Materials:
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Leaf (Color A)
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Cloud (Color B)
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Mint (Color C)
Size 6 circular needle
Tapestry needle
Size:
Adult
Finished Measurements:
55 inches long from end to end, 24 inches deep 
Gauge:
16 sts x 17 rows = 4 inches in garter st
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
CO – cast on
St(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
RS – right side
K – knit
P – purl 
Wrp-tk – with the yarn in the back, slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the front, slip the stitch from the right needle back to the left needle, turn
Wrp-tp – with the yarn in the front, slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the back, slip the stitch from the right needle back to the left needle, turn
Yo – yarn over
SK2P – slip the next stitch knitwise, knit the next two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the two stitches that were knit together
K3tog – knit three stitches together
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Note: in working Rows 6, 13, 18, and 23 below, be sure to pick up the wrapped stitch and work it together with the stitch that it’s wrapped around.
In Color A, CO 101 sts.
Row 1: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 2: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 3: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 4: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 5: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 4-5 until you work Row 5 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 6: (WS) In Color B, CO 8 sts, *P* until last 8 sts in previous wedge color, wrp-tp.
Row 7: (RS) *K1, yo, SK2P, yo* until last st, K1, turn.
Row 8: (WS) *P* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tp.
Row 9: (RS) K2, yo, K3tog, yo, *K1, yo, K3tog, yo* until last 4 sts, K4, turn.
Row 10: (WS) *P* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tp.
Row 11: (RS) *K1, yo, SK2P, yo* until last st, K1, turn.
Row 12: (WS) *P* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tp.
Repeat Rows 9-12 until you have 5 sts remaining on a RS row, K5. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 13: (RS) In Color C and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working), skip first 8 sts in Color A, skip next 8 sts in Color B, *K* until end, CO 8 sts at the end, turn.
Row 14: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in the current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 15: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 16: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 17: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 16-17 until you work Row 17 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 18: (RS) In Color A and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working), skip the 8 sts of all other wedges, including the first 8 sts of the previous wedge color, *K* until end, CO 8 sts at the end, turn.
Row 19: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 20: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 21: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 22: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 21-22 until you work Row 22 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Repeat Rows 6-22 two more times, then repeat Rows 6-17 one more time. For each Row 13 and Row 18 worked, be sure to skip the 8 sts of all other wedges, including the first 8 sts of the previous wedge color, at the beginning of the row.
Note: For Row 23, you’ll be working across all remaining stitches on all wedges.
Row 23: (RS) In Color C, and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working) *K,* turn.
Row 24: (WS) Bind off. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
THANK YOU!
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Pattern: Broken Seed Stitch x Slouch

A slouchy beanie using the full skein of Caron x Pantone

Find a printer-friendly, PDF version of Broken Seed Stitch x Slouch below!

 

Pattern Notes:
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is designed to use the entire skein of Caron X Pantone with minimal yarn waste.
When the symbol * appears in the pattern, repeat the stitches that appear between the two *s until the end of the round, unless indicated otherwise.
Each Color (A, B, C, D, E) is labeled based on the number given to the color by the Caron X Pantone tag. See the end of the pattern for other skein color combinations.
COMPONENTS
Materials:
Size 8 circular needles
Size 8 double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
1 skein Caron x Pantone in Frozen Berry
            Color A – 19-4044
            Color B – 18-2929
            Color C – 17-4540
            Color D – 17-5034
            Color E – 13-4103
Size:
Adult
Finished Measurements:
22 inches (circumference) x 10 inches (height)
Gauge:
16 sts x 18 rows = 4 inches in K1, P1
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
K– knit
P– purl
K2tog– knit two stitches together
Ssk– slip stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches 
CO– cast on
St(s)– stitch(es)
 
INSTRUCTIONS
With size 8 circular needles and Color A, CO 78. Place marker at beginning of round.
Round 1-6: (Color A) *K1, P1*
Round 7: (Color A) *K*
Round 8: (Color B) *K1, P1*
Round 9: (Color A) *K*
Round 10: (Color B) *P1, K1*
Repeat Rounds 7-10 one more time (two repeats total)
Round 11: (Color C) *K*
Round 12: (Color B) *K1, P1*
Round 13: (Color C) *K*
Round 14: (Color B) *P1, K1*
Repeat Rounds 11-14 two more times (three repeats total), then repeat Rounds 11-12
Round 15: (Color C) *K*
Round 16: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 17: (Color C) *K*
Round 18: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Repeat Rounds 15-18 one more time (two repeats total)
Round 19: (Color E) *K*
Round 20: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 21: (Color E) *K*
Round 22: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Repeat Rounds 19-22 one more time (two repeats total)
Crown Shaping
Round 23: (Color E) *K11, K2tog, ssk, K11*
Round 24: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 25: (Color E) *ssk, K20, K2tog*
Round 26: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 27: (Color E) *K9, K2tog, ssk, K9*
Round 28: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Round 29: (Color E) *ssk, K16, K2tog*
Round 30: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Round 31: (Color E) *K7, K2tog, ssk, K7*
Round 32: (Color E) *P1, K1*
Round 33: (Color E) *ssk, K12, K2tog*
Round 34: (Color E) *P1, K1*
Round 35: (Color E) *K5, K2tog, ssk, K5*
Round 36: (Color E) *K1, P1*
Round 37: (Color E) *ssk, K8, K2tog*
Round 38: (Color E) *K1, P1*
Round 39: (Color E) *K3, K2tog, ssk, K2*
Round 40: (Color E) *K2tog*
 
 
Color Variations:
Caron x Pantone in Frozen Berry
            Color A – 19-4044
            Color B – 18-2929
            Color C – 17-4540
            Color D – 17-5034
            Color E – 13-4103
Caron x Pantone in Olive Oil
            Color A – 19-0516
            Color B – 16-0906
            Color C – 16-0737
            Color D – 13-0000
            Color E – 14-1210
 
Caron x Pantone in Provincial Lilac
            Color A – 18-1404
            Color B – 15-3912
            Color C – 16-1412
            Color D – 14-4203
            Color E – 11-4302
 
Caron x Pantone in Peach Blush Parfait
            Color A – 18-1633
            Color B – 14-1219
            Color C – 14-4809
            Color D – 12-2902
            Color E – 14-1210
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Pattern: Bubble Toes

Finished Measurements:

Fits average women’s foot (Size 7-9 US)
 

Materials:
1 skein Ormo Classic, Article 140030, 50% Acrylic, 50% Wool
Size 1 double pointed needles, set of 5
Tapestry needle

Gauge:

30 sts x 40 rows = 4 inches

Stitches:
K – knit
P – purl
Sl – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle
SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).
K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).
P2tog – purl two stitches together (decrease).

Bubble Foot Pattern
A: K across (note: A should not be included in any repeats of the Bubble Foot Pattern)

B: *K6, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3.* Repeat from * to * one more time, K6
C-F: K across
G: K1, *(K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K6.* Repeat from * to * one more time, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3.
H-K: K across

Repeat B-K for the Bubble Foot Pattern repeat.

Instructions:
Loosely CO 56 sts and divide evenly between the needles
 
Rounds 1-8: K1, P1
Rounds 9-12: K
Round 13: K1, *(K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K across 5 sts of the bubble, K6.* Repeat from * to * until end
Rounds 14-17: K
Round 18: *K6, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K across 5 sts of the bubble.* Repeat from * to * four more times, K1.
Rounds 19-20: K

Heel Flap
Work Needles 1 and 2 only (worked flat), leaving Needles 3 and 4 unworked.

Row 1: Sl 1, P1, *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end, turn.

Row 2: Sl 1, P across to end, turn.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 eleven more times, twelve sets total (24 rows total)


Row 3: Sl 1, K15, K2tog, K1, turn

Row 4: Sl 1, P3, P2tog, P1, turn
Row 5: Sl 1, K to one st before the gap, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 6: Sl 1, P to one st before the gap, P2tog, P1, turn

Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until you have 16 sts remaining on your heel flap, ending with a Row 6. Begin working in the round again.


Round 21: With RS facing, K8 across heel flap. Mark this as the new beginning of the round and the Needle just worked becomes your new Needle 4. With Needle 1, K8 across remaining heel flap sts, pick up and K 12 sts along heel flap edge using the same Needle 1. K across the next two needles (Needles 2 and 3). Using Needle 4, pick up and K 12 sts on the other heel flap edge and K across remaining 8 sts.


Gusset Shaping (decrease)
Round 22: Needle 1 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2-3 – Work in Bubble Foot Pattern (above)
    Needle 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 23: Needles 1 and 4 – K across

    Needles 2-3 – Work in Bubble Foot Pattern

Repeat Rounds 22 and 23 until you have 14 sts per needle.


Foot
Continue to K across Needles 1 and 4 and work the Bubble Foot Pattern across Needles 2 and 3 until you have worked 2 inches less than your desired length.

Toe Shaping (decrease)

Round 24: Needles 1 and 3 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2 and 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 25: K


Repeat Rounds 24 and 25 until you have 5 sts per needle, ending on a Round 25.


K across Needle 1 only. Distribute 20 sts evenly between two needles. Using the tapestry needle, graft the sts together.