tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35898548002697209242024-03-13T00:19:16.208-04:00Mona's ThingsCrafts, designs, and horrible experimentsMonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-67095216324323524902014-12-25T21:07:00.000-05:002015-10-05T13:18:36.756-04:00Easy Knit Project Ideas: Rainbow Wristlet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is an adorable project that takes 30 minutes to knit! It makes a pretty cute accessory with most outfits.<br />
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Easily adjustable. I will outline S/M/L sizes here, but you can certainly adjust accordingly.<br />
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Supplies: Set of US #8 double pointed needles<br />
YARN! Lots of yarn! I recommend Red Heart in....black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple!<br />
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Instructions: With black yarn, Cast on 30 (S), 32 (M) or 36 (L). Knit 1 round.<br />
2-4 : Switch to red yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
5-7 : Switch to orange yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
8-10: Switch to yellow yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
11-13: Switch to green yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
14-16: Switch to blue yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
17-19: Switch to purple yarn, knit 3 rounds.<br />
20: Switch to black yarn, knit 1 round<br />
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And that's it. Variations will be posted soon. Item will be listed in my etsy store.</div>
Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-6356847322144520502014-04-09T23:40:00.002-04:002016-12-22T15:29:56.626-05:00Earth Day Accessories : Tree Leg Warmers!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's no secret I'm a conservationist. My minor in college was Environmental Sustainability and I feel a strong affinity with the planet that gives human beings everything they need to live.<br />
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It's also no secret to my roommates that this project has been sitting in my "unfinished" knitting basket for over two years. You have no idea what a relief it was to finally finish this adorable project I've had on hold for so long. Or maybe you do, fellow knitters.<br />
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Although sadly, I didn't make this using any recycled or environmentally friendly materials, I encourage it. Salvage yarn from someone who doesn't need it, use an old sweater you were planning to throw away, and make use of the scraps from this project!<br />
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<u>Materials:</u><br />
One set of US Size 8/5mm double pointed needles<br />
Optional - 16 inch circular needle, US Size 8/5mm (this is easier)<br />
Two skeins of Patons Classic yarn in green and brown<br />
1 Cable needle (or a spare double pointed needle, if you are careful) <br />
1 stitch marker<br />
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<u>Abbreviations:</u><br />
CO = Cast on<br />
K = knit<br />
P = purl<br />
K2T = Knit two stitches together<br />
Inc = Increase by 1 stitch; do this by picking up the stitch below <br />
C2 = create a cable using the next 2 stitches <br />
C4 = create a cable using the next 4 stitches<br />
WYF = With yarn in front<br />
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*If you don't know how to do any of these, look up some instructional videos on youtube. There are many, many helpful videos you can use.<br />
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<u>Pattern:</u><br />
With <b><span style="color: #38761d;">GREEN</span></b> yarn, CO 66 onto circular needle or double pointed needles <br />
Join in the round and place stitch marker.<br />
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K x 10 rounds<br />
(K x 9, K2T) x 6 times for 1 round<br />
K x 5 rounds<br />
P x 1 round<br />
K x 3 rounds<br />
(K x 4, Cable x 2 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round<br />
K x 5 rounds<br />
P x 1 round<br />
K x 3 rounds<br />
(K x 4, Cable x 2 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round<br />
K x 5 rounds<br />
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Take <b><span style="color: #783f04;">BROWN</span></b> yarn <br />
Alternate K1 BROWN, K1 GREEN for 1 round<br />
Alternate K3 BROWN, K1 GREEN for 1 round (end green yarn)<br />
K x 1 round<br />
(K x 2, Cable x 4 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round<br />
K x 8 rounds<br />
(K x 2, Cable x 4 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round<br />
K x 8 rounds<br />
(K x 2, Cable x 4 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round<br />
K x 8 rounds<br />
(K x 2, Cable x 4 stitches) x 10 times for 1 round <br />
K x 8 rounds<br />
(K x 10, Inc x 1) x 6 times for a total of 66 stitches<br />
K x 5 rounds<br />
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Bind off<br />
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and voila. huggable, aren't they?<br />
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-48478843443555961352013-01-15T15:28:00.005-05:002015-10-05T13:40:28.382-04:00Seedie Beanie Version 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So I think this hat has broken a new record for me. I made and tore up six versions of it before I finally perfected what I was looking for all along.<br />
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And here, here is the seedie beanie. Because I am clearly not good at naming things.<br />
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This is version 1 of the hat: Large sized, looser. The second version of the hat will be given its own post.</div>
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<u>Gauge:</u> 2.5 stitches and 4 rows per 1 inch.</div>
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<u>Materials are as follows:</u></div>
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1 skein of Loops and Threads Charisma yarn</div>
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1 set of US #13 9mm double pointed needles</div>
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Optional: 1 16 inch circular US #13 9mm needle. (I say optional because I know these are harder to find.)</div>
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1 stitch marker (most stitch markers don't fit 9mm needles. You may just need to use a key ring or a tied up piece of yarn.)</div>
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Cast on 44 stitches. Join in a round and place a stitch marker.</div>
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Round 1-7: K2, P2 around for 7 rows</div>
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Round 8: Begin your seed stitch. K1, P1, K1, P1 for 8 stitches, increase by 1 stitch continuing the pattern. This means, if the last stitch was a purl, you increase by picking up the stitch below it with a knit. Repeat 5 times. Seed the last 4 stitches. (Total of 49 stitches now)</div>
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Round 9: P1 K1 P1 K1 and continue until the end of the round.</div>
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Rounds 10 - 26: Continue with seed stitch. Begin each even row with a knit stitch and each odd row with a purl stitch.</div>
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Begin decrease:</div>
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Round 27: Seed 22, Decrease 2 (P2T, K2T), Seed 23 (47 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 28: Seed round</div>
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Round 29: Decrease 2 (P2T, K2T), Seed 43 (45 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 30: Seed round</div>
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Round 31: Seed 18, Decrease 2 (P2T, K2T), Seed 19, Decrease 2 (K2T, P2T) (41 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 32: Seed round</div>
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Round 33: Seed 16, Decrease 2 (P2T, K2T), Seed 17, Decrease 2 (K2T, P2T) (37 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 34: Seed round</div>
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Round 35: Seed 5, Dec. 2, Seed 5, Dec. 2, Seed 5, Dec. 2, Seed 6, Dec. 2 (29 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 36: Seed round</div>
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Round 37: Seed 3, Dec. 2, Seed 3, Dec. 2, Seed 3, Dec. 2, Seed 4, Dec. 2 (21 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 38: Seed round</div>
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Round 39: Seed 1, Dec. 2, Seed 1, Dec. 2, Seed 1, Dec. 2, Seed 2, Dec. 2 (13 stitches remaining)</div>
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Round 40: Seed 1, Dec. 6 (7 stitches remaining)</div>
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And now you're done with the hat.<br />
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If you so desire, you should have more than enough yarn left over to make a large pom pom for the hat. If you don't know how to make a pom pom, try looking up instructions on youtube. It takes a while and a bit of patience but it's really very easy.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-3405791069320486492013-01-06T14:45:00.000-05:002015-10-05T13:40:40.209-04:00Versatility Squared - Men's Hat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Okay. So I typically make a habit out of knitting gifts for the people I care about every holiday season. This year I dragged my poor boyfriend to Knitty City in Manhattan while he watched me hop and skip around like a little child picking out what yarn I wanted. I then suggested he pick out a yarn and I'll make him a hat out of it. Thus followed several attempts and remakes of a very simple winter hat because he has such a gigantic head that I kept underestimating how big to make the hat. Neither my head nor my mother's were accurate assumptions. Hey, at least he's got lots of brain cells working in that head.<br />
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This is a basic knit hat that's made with knitting needles slightly smaller than recommended for the specific yarn. This allows for the hat to be dense in cold weather. It has the New York City January Wind seal of approval.<br />
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<u>Gauge:</u> 6 stitches and 7 rows per 1 inch<br />
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US #5/3.75mm set of double pointed needles<br />
16 inch circular needle of the same size<br />
Stitch marker<br />
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.berroco.com/yarns/vintage-dk">Berroco Vintage DK Yarn in whatever color you prefer</a><br />
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Cast on 100 stitches<br />
Join in round, place stitch marker<br />
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K2 P2 K2 P2....and repeat for 16 rounds<br />
K one round<br />
P2 K2 P2 K2....and repeat for 15 rounds<br />
K25, Inc 1 four times, giving you a total of 104 stitches<br />
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Knit 40 rounds (hat will measure slightly more than 8 inches)<br />
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Begin decreasing to close off the hat:<br />
K12, K2t seven times, k6 (Decrease of 7, 97 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K6, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 85 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K5, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 73 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K4, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 61 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K3, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 49 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K2, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 37 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K1, K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 25 left)<br />
Knit 1 round<br />
K2t twelve times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 13 left)<br />
K2t six times, K1 (Decrease of 12, 7 left)<br />
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K = knit<br />
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K2t = knit 2 together<br />
Inc = increase, which is usually done by picking up the stitch underneath the one you just previously knitted. If you need help with this, youtube has some fantastic tutorials on this.<br />
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-40301508287431965542012-03-04T17:23:00.002-05:002015-10-05T13:42:48.665-04:00The Newest Round of Stitch Markers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love creating things. This is just my latest burst of creativity that came out of nowhere. The paper stitch markers I was making tended to get lost everywhere (I'm sloppy, I know!) so I decided to make something much better quality. Well, here you go. Tell me what you think!<br />
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I am going to be selling these in my etsy store soon. If you are interested in buying a set of these, or have a personal request, please contact me. I'll make it and put it in my store for you to buy. </div>
Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-25491272617237082532011-04-17T17:45:00.001-04:002015-10-05T14:17:58.530-04:00Coming soon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So I made a lovely beret about a month ago, but I realize that hat season is ending pretty much. It was warm enough here in New York today for my brother and I to go out and buy some lemon ices. But I knitted that thing blindly without really writing down what I was doing. I'm in the process of making another one keeping track of everything. But here is what it looks like:<br />
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I'll finish that up as soon as possible. I'm also working on a giant tote bag, which is going pretty well so far. I'll update with pics of that soon. This hat will be up by the end of the week...promise!</div>
Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-90853224666918668962011-04-12T21:57:00.001-04:002015-10-05T14:18:25.501-04:00Easter Fun: Egg-Warmers!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You’ll love these absolutely adorable easter egg decorations that can also be used year round as egg warmers.<br />
They’re versatile, colorful, and very easy to make. All three can be completed in less than an hour!<br />
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A set of size 5 double pointed needles<br />
Bernat Softee Baby Yarn—1 skein<br />
Stitch marker<br />
Tapestry needle/crochet hook<br />
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<b><u>GAUGE</u></b><br />
<b>#1</b> - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in stockinette stitch (right side)<br />
<b>#2</b> - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in alternating 2 knit and 2 purl rows.<br />
<b>#3</b> - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in 2x2 ribbing.<br />
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<b>Hat #1—</b><br />
Cast on 32 stitches.<br />
Split stitches between needles and ioin row. Place stitch marker.<br />
Knit all for 9 rows.<br />
10—K6, K2T<br />
11—K5, K2T<br />
12—K4,K2T<br />
13—K2T, K1, K2T<br />
14—K2T, K1<br />
15—K2T<br />
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.<br />
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Cast on 28 stitches.<br />
Split stitches between (preferably 4) needles and join row.<br />
Place stitch marker.<br />
K1 P1 for 3 rows.<br />
4—K1, INC 1, K6 x4 = 32 st total<br />
5—K<br />
6, 7— P<br />
8, 9— K<br />
10, 11—P<br />
12, 13—K<br />
14—P2, P2T<br />
15—P1, P2T<br />
16, 17—K2T<br />
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.<br />
<i>*Hint - if this looks a bit squarish, flip the hat inside out.</i><br />
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Cast on 32 stitches.<br />
Split stitches between needles and join row.<br />
K2P2 for 18 rows.<br />
Cut yarn and pull through stitches<br />
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-3496803185222982912011-04-12T00:25:00.000-04:002015-10-06T15:00:50.672-04:00Stitch Markers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-20264384494530963542011-04-12T00:22:00.001-04:002015-10-06T15:01:01.630-04:00Rim of a Hat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Again, I point out that I know this isn't the only method to do these things, but this is one thing that always works for me.<br />
Often when you knit a hat, you find that you will need to double up on the rim and sew elastic into it. I've noticed that especially with thicker yarn, the rim will look extremely chunky compared to the rest of the hat. This is how I minimize that effect for a lovely hat that won't stretch out and fly away in the next wind.<br />
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Edit: I should point out that with experimentation, I've found that this works best with lighter yarns, worsted or lighter. When done with chunkier yarns this can make the shape of a the hat a little...odd? Not sure how else to describe it but it's something to consider.<br />
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So this is how I do it:<br />
Let's say for argument's sake, your pattern calls for you to knit 8 rows of K2 P2 rib, like this:<br />
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Like this. Simple enough. After you are done with that, <b>PURL</b> one entire row. This will make the inner part of the rim that you intend to sew in fold inwards.<br />
Then, begin the ribbing<b> in reverse</b>. So for example, if you did K2 P2, now do P2 K2 for the same amount of rows you did for the first section, like this:<br />
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Then you make the hat according to the rest of the pattern. Once you're done, FOLD the first part of the rim into the second and use either leftover yarn or thread with a tapestry needle to sew it together. You can place elastic inside too to make the hat a more snug fit.<br />
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-76902070498521817642011-04-12T00:13:00.001-04:002015-10-06T15:01:17.203-04:00Men's Basketweave Beanie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"Zwei links, zwei rechts, zwei fallen lassen."<br />
Just a cute name for this hat. When I first started seriously knitting, my mother would tell me that. It means "Two left, two right, drop two" in German. For simplicity purposes we shall call this hat "Men's Basketweave Beanie."<br />
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<u>Materials</u><br />
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool in Gray (about 1/2 skein)<br />
Needles: US Size #8 (5mm) circular 16 inch needle and a set of Double Point needles<br />
Crochet hook or tapestry/yarn needle<br />
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<u>Pattern</u><br />
Cast on 80 stitches.<br />
Join row.<br />
Rim:<i> (ROWS 1 THROUGH 8 ARE OPTIONAL, IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A FOLDED RIM FOR THE HAT)</i><br />
<i>1 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.</i><br />
<i>2 - K all.</i><br />
<i>3 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.</i><br />
<i>4 - K all.</i><br />
<i>5 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.</i><br />
<i>6 - K all.</i><br />
<i>7 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.</i><br />
<i>8 - P all.</i><br />
9 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.<br />
10 - K all.<br />
11 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.<br />
12 - K all.<br />
13 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.<br />
14 - K all.<br />
15 - K2 P6, repeat 9 more times.<br />
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Increasing:<br />
16 - K8, increase 1 by knitting into the stitch below, 10 times total.<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>(Total increase = 10 stitches = 90 total.)<br />
17-22 - K2, P1, K5, P1; 10 times per round. (6 rounds total)<br />
23-28 - K2 P7; 10 times per row. (6 rounds total)<br />
29-34 - K2, P1, K5, P1; 10 times per round. (6 rounds total)<br />
35-40 - K2 P7; 10 times per row. (6 rounds total)<br />
41-46 - K2, P1, K5, P1; 10 times per round. (6 rounds total)<br />
Begin decrease:<br />
47 - K2, P7, and repeat 10 times per round.<br />
48 - K2, P3, P2T, P2 and repeat 10 times per round. (80 stitches remaining)<br />
49 - K2, P6, and repeat 10 times per round.<br />
50 - K2, P2, P2T, P2, and repeat 10 times per round. (70 stitches remaining)<br />
51 - K2, P5, and repeat 10 times per round.<br />
52 - K2, P5, and repeat 10 times;<br />
53 - K2, P1, K3, P1, and repeat 10 times.<br />
54 - K2, P1, K2T, K1, P1, and repeat 10 times. (60 stitches remaining)<br />
55 - K2, P1, K2, P1, and repeat 10 times.<br />
56 - K2, P1, K2T, P1, and repeat 10 times. (50 stitches remaining)<br />
57 - K2, P1, K1, P1, and repeat 10 times.<br />
58 - K2, P1, K1, P1, and repeat 10 times;<br />
59 - K2, P2T, P1, and repeat 10 times. (40 stitches remaining)<br />
60 - K2, P2T, and repeat 10 times. (30 stitches remaining)<br />
61 - K1, K2T, and repeat 10 times. (20 stitches remaining)<br />
62 - K2T and repeat 10 times.<br />
10 stitches remain. Cut your yarn and use tapestry needle/crochet hook to pull it through the loops and close off the hat.<br />
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You will notice that the rim of the hat folds halfway inward. Fold the whole thing together, and stitch it up, making a double reinforced rim. You can add elastic if you wish.<br />
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<b>And, you're done! </b></div>
Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-23460671313980250502011-04-12T00:09:00.001-04:002015-10-06T15:01:34.085-04:00Geometric Beanie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a project idea I got from a beanie I had a while back. It looks completely different, but functions just the same - - it's large, covers my ears, and looks really cool! It's very stretchy because of the variation in stitches, but if necessary I added a large size in parenthesis.<br />
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<b><u>What you will need:</u></b><br />
1 skein of worsted weight wool. I used Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn in Luxury Ombre. <i>(I would strongly recommend a tricolor yarn otherwise the pattern doesn't come out nearly the same.)</i><br />
1 set of US Size 8 16" circular needles<br />
1 set of US Size 8 double pointed needles<br />
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<b><u>GAUGE</u></b><br />
4 stitches and 5 rows = 1 square inch in stockinette stitch.<br />
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<b><u>Pattern:</u></b><br />
Loosely cast on 80 (84) stitches.<br />
Join row and place stitch marker.<br />
Row 1-5: K1 P1 & repeat for entire row. <i>This will be sewn in later for the rim. (5 rows total)</i><br />
Row 6: Purl entire row. <i>This makes the first 5 stitches fold inwards, making it easier to sew together.</i><br />
Row 7-11: P1 K1 & repeat for entire row. <i>(5 rows total)</i><br />
Row 12-16: Purl entire row. <i>(5 rows total)</i><br />
Row 17-22: Knit entire row. <i>(6 rows total, 7 for large sized)</i><br />
Row 23-27: Purl entire row. <i>(5 rows total)</i><br />
Row 28-33: K3 P1 & repeat for entire row. <i>(6 rows total, 7 for large sized)</i><br />
Row 34-38: Purl entire row. <i>(5 rows total)</i><br />
Row 39: K18 (19), K2TG around & repeat for entire row, decreasing 4 stitches per row.<br />
Row 40: K17 (18), K2TG around.<br />
Row 41: K16 (17), K2TG around.<br />
Row 42: K15 (16), K2TG around.<br />
Row 43: K14 (15), K2TG around.<br />
Row 44: P13 (14), P2TG around, decreasing 4 stitches per row.<br />
Row 45: P12 (13), P2TG around.<br />
Row 46: P11 (12), P2TG around.<br />
Row 47: P10 (11), P2TG around.<br />
Row 48: P9 (10), P2TG around.<br />
Row 49: (for large sized only!!!) P9, P2TG around.<br />
<i>!At this point, both large and normal sized are even. </i><br />
Row 50: K3, K2TG around.<br />
Row 51: P2, P2TG around.<br />
Row 52: K1, K2TG around.<br />
Row 52: K2TG around.<br />
Row 53: There should be 8 stitches left. Cut the yarn with a foot to spare and pull that through the remaining stitches with a yarn or crochet needle.<br />
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Now you'll notice that the first 5 rows fold slightly into the hat. Fold them all the way in and use a yarn or crochet needle to sew that into the next five, creating the rim of the hat. This can be done very easily, using the extra yarn from the beginning of the hat and adding more if necessary.<br />
<b>And you are done!</b></div>
Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295859201697309884noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589854800269720924.post-357250244953025742011-04-12T00:06:00.001-04:002015-10-05T17:25:55.734-04:00Chunky Starfish Beret Pattern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>What you will need:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 set of US Size 8 16" circular needles</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 set of US Size 8 double pointed needles</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cable needle. If you do not have one, you can use one of your double pointed needles. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 set of US Size 5 circular needles is also preferred but not necessary</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 crochet hook or yarn needle </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 skein of light and soft baby yarn. I used Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Mini Dots.</span><br />
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<u><b>GAUGE</b></u><br />
5 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in seed stitch.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Pattern: </b></u></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cast on 75 stitches onto Size 5 needle if you are using it. <i>(Smaller needles makes the rim fit more snugly on your head)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Join the row and place a stitch marker at the beginning. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">K1 P2 and repeat for 8 rows. <i>(If you wish to fold it over for a rim to add elastic, add 1 all purl row and then K1 P2 for 8 more rows.)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 1: K4, Double each of the next 11 stitches by knitting under the previous stitch, making that 22 stitches. Repeat 5 times.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">*Knit onto the Size 8 needle this row:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 2: K4, Purl 22 and repeat. <i>(Repeat will be 4 more times, 5 times total.)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 3: K4, P1 K1 for 22 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 4: K4, K1 P1 for 22 stitches, and repeat. <i>(Alternating each segment with K and P creates seed stitch.)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 5: K4CNF*, P1 K1 for 22 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 6: K4, K1 P1 for 22 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 7: K4, P1 K1 for 22 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 8: Same as row 6.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 9: Same as row 7.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 10: K4CNF, K1 P1 for 22 stitches and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 11: Same as row 7.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 12: Same as row 6.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 13: Same as row 7.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 14: Same as row 6.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 15: Same as row 5. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 16: Same as row 6.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 17: Same as row 7.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 18: Same as row 6.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 19: Same as row 7.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 20: Same as row 10.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 21: K4, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally, repeat.<i>(Resume the pattern P1 K1 for 18 more stitches)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 22: K4, K1 P1 for 20 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 23: K4, P1 K1 for 20 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 24: Same as row 22.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 25: K4CNF, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (16 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 26: K4, K1 P1 for 18 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 27: K4, P1 K1 for 18 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 28: Same as row 26. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 29: K4, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (14 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 30: K4CNF, K1 P1 for 16 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 31: K4, P1 K1 for 16 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 32: K4, K2T, P2T, continue segment as normally (12 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 33: K4, P1 K1 for 14 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 34: K4, K1 P1 for 14 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 35: K4CNF, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (10 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 36: K4, K1 P1 for 12 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 37: K4, P1 K1 for 12 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 38: K4, K2T, P2T, continue segment as normally (8 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 39: K4, P1 K1 for 10 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 40: K4CNF, K1 P1 for 10 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 41: K4, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (6 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 42: K4, K1 P1 for 8 stitches, and repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 43: K4, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (4 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 44: K4, K1 P1 for 6 stitches, repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 45: K4CNF, P2T, K2T, continue segment as normally (2 more stitches), repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 46: K4, K1 P1 for 4 stitches, repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 47: K4, P2T, K2T, repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 48: K4, K2T, repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 49: K3, K2T, repeat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Row 50: Cut the string about 18 inches from the needle, then thread this string using either a crochet hook or yarn needle through the remaining 20 stitches. Bring the string to the inside and pull tight, then close it off well with a knot or two. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you created a rim, size some elastic and sew it together using the crochet hook/needle.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>And you are done! </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">*K4CNF - Using the four knitted stitches, slip the first two stitches on a cable needle (or double pointed needle). Keep the needle with the stitches in front of your circular needles. Knit the next two stitches on the circular needles, then knit the two stitches on the cable needle. And you have a cable!</span></b></span></div>
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