29.10.14

Scandi-Style Scarf in 2 colours



Materials:
200m worsted weight yarn in each of colours A and B. (total 400m).
5.0mm needles.

Size: 14” x 70” approx.

Abbreviations:
k2tog – Knit 2 together
Tbl – through back loop.

Notes:
While this scarf is a very easy knit it is important to keep track of which pattern row you are working. It may be helpful to use a locking marker to mark the right side of the work.

Directions:
With colour A cast on 4 stitches.
Increase section:
Row 1 (RS) – Knit 1, yo, knit to end of row. 5 sts.
Row 2 (WS) - Knit to last 2 stitches, k1tbl, k1.
Row 3 – Knit.
Row 4 – Knit.
Repeat rows 1-4 with colour A to a total of 60 sts ending after row 4.

Join colour B but do not cut colour A.
Work rows 1 & 2 of increase section with colour B. 61 sts.
Work rows 3 & 4 of increase section with colour A.
Continue working rows 1-4 of increase pattern alternating colours as before to a total of 63 stitches ending after row 4.

Decrease Section:
Row 1 (RS) – Using colour B - Knit 1, k2tog tbl, knit to end. 62 sts.
Row 2 (WS) – Using colour B -Knit.
Row 3 – Using colour A -Knit.
Row 4 – Using Colour A – Knit.

Repeat rows 1-4 of the decrease section to 60 sts. After row 4 break colour A and continue with colour B throughout.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 of the decrease section until 4 stitches remain, ending after row 4.
Cast off the 4 sts.


Block gently and make one small pom-pom of each colour and attach to the points of the scarf.




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1.10.14

Chunky Reversing Cowl

Reversing Cowl
SIZE: approx. 36” x 10”
MATERIALS: 2 - 100g of Sirdar HUSKY (or 125m of any bulky yarn)
12mm circular needle, at least 6 0cm long.
GAUGE: not essential for the project
DIRECTIONS:
Cast on 90 stitches VERY LOOSELY.
1st row: knit. Turn
2nd row: Purl. Join in a round, making sure not to twist the stitches around the needle.
Purl in rounds until the first ball is used. Attach a second ball.
Knit around until there is approximately 5m left.
Cast off VERY LOOSELY. Sew in ends, using the cast on end to close the circle.

14.5.14

Jewel Cowl

This is a perfect touch of sparkle and colour to dress up any outfit. Works great with any ribbon or summer yarn in worsted/aran weight.

MATERIALS: 1 ball Diamond Select Jewel Metallic or similar fashion yarn.

-5mm needles.

DIRECTIONS: Cast on 30sts.
Knit 2 rows


Pattern: Row 1: K1, *K1 wrapping the yarn around the needle twice. Repeat from * to the last stitch. K1

Row 2: Knit each stitch, dropping the 2nd wrap from the needle.

Row 3: Knit.

Repeat these 3 rows until the ball is nearly all gone, ending with 2 more knit rows.

Cast off loosely. Sew up the seam.





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29.3.14

Summer Infinity Scarf

Size: Long enough to wrap 3 times around the neck.
Materials: 100g of any light cotton or ribbon yarn.
                     6.5mm circular needles of any length.

Directions:
LOOSELY cast on 160 stitches. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round and join in a circle. (not that it isn't important to avoid twisting when joining as it adds to the affect.
Purl 9 rounds.
Knit 9 rounds.
Purl 9 rounds.
Cast off VERY LOOSELY.
Note: you can repeat the last 18 rounds for a more substantial scarf but the one in the picture only has the 27 rounds of the pattern.

28.2.14

SIMPLE CROCHET INFINITY SCARF


Size: Approx. 44” by 10”

Materials: 200g worsted weight yarn (approx. 400m)
5.5mm crochet hook

Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet                                     dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch ch: chain


Directions: Chain 152.
1st round: sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. 1 sc in each ch around. 150 sts.
Join with a sl st into the 1st sc of the 1st round being careful not to twist the circle.

2nd round: ch3, dc in each sc below. Join to the top chain at the beginning of the round with a sl st.

3rd round: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join to the ch 1 with a sl st.

Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until the yarn is nearly all gone, ending with a sc round.

Sew in all ends.


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