Hey
I know I have been absent. I am in the large group of travelers who can't seem to make it back to Seattle because the Seattle airport has been closed. I got a flight for the 26th.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Toddler Mittens
Hello Everyone!
I have been knitting up a storm! I have been working on a mitered square baby blanket for a good friend and its going slow, but well. The other thing I have been working on is a glitten for my step sister.
Hayden is 2 and I made her this glitten, but I haven't tried it on her yet. I sewed magnets into the glitten last night and I think they are going to be too strong for what I had in mind. I am afraid she will walk be something metal and stick to it. That would be funny, but I would probably get into trouble.
So anyways, I thought I would try my own free blog pattern thing, since I am always knitting up the most random things anyways.
If someone want to send any corrections or pictures of FO's I will think of some good reward for taking the time. I am going to write the pattern for a mitten only, I am still working out how i ma going to do the glitten.
Needles Size 1, I used 5 dpns
Fingering weight yarn about 1.5 oz, this means any 50 gram skein should do the trick, I used Supersock.
Guage ~ 8- 8.5 Sts to the inch
Cast on 48sts. Join in the round (careful not to twist sts, place marker at beginning of round.
In 2 by 2 ribbing (K2 P2) for about 1 inch.
Knit 24 sts in cable pattern, k to end.
Cable Pattern(6 Row repeat):
Row 1-5:(K1 P2 K6 P2 K1)* repeat twice
Row 6: (K1 P2 S2 on CN, hold to back, K2, hold to front, K2, K2 off needle)* repeat twice.
Knit 3 rows this way, then start shaping for thumb.
Left Thumb:
Rnd 1:K24 in cable pattern, K until last 3 sts: K1FB, K1, K1FB
Rnd 2:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 3:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 5 sts, K1FB, K3, K1FB
Rnd 4:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 5:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 7 sts, K1FB, K5, K1FB
Rnd 6:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 7:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 9 sts, K1FB, K7, K1FB
Rnd 8:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 9:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 11 sts, K1FB, K11, K1FB
Rnd 10:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 11: Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to last 13 sts, slip 13 sts on waste yarn or cable needle, CO 3 sts and join with the rest of the mitten.
Right Thumb:
Rnd 1:K24 in cable pattern, K2 K1FB, K1, K1FB, K to end
Rnd 2:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 3:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K3, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 4:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 5:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K5, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 6:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 7:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K7, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 8:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 9:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K11, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 10:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 11: Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2 slip 13 sts on waste yarn or cable needle, CO 3 sts and join with the rest of the mitten, K to end.
Continue knitting in the cable pattern on the "back" of the mitten and stockinette on the "front" for about 3.5 4 inches more or until 2 inches from desired length.
Starting at the beginning of round marker, K24 sts on to a needle this will now be needle 2, then 12 sts on another, this will be needle 3, and the last 12 sts onto another, this will be needle 1, your "round" will now begin in between needle 3 and needle one.
Rnd 1:On needle one K to last 3 sts on needle one, K2tog, K1. On needle 2 K1, SSK knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. On needle 3 K1 SSK, K to end.
Rnd 2:Knit.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have either 16 sts or 12 sts (depending on how long you want the mitten top). I did a 3 needle bind off for mine, here is a tutorial I found on youtube. You can also use Kitchener Stitch
Thumb:
Put the sts on waste yarn back on to needles for the thumb, pick up 3-4 sts over the
gusset area. Join the thumb sts in the round and work in st st for about 10 rnds (or longer if you desire).
To shape,(K2tog)* 7 times, K1.
Next round K.
*K2tog* 4 times and weave yarn tail through last 4 sts.
Ta Da!
I have been knitting up a storm! I have been working on a mitered square baby blanket for a good friend and its going slow, but well. The other thing I have been working on is a glitten for my step sister.
Hayden is 2 and I made her this glitten, but I haven't tried it on her yet. I sewed magnets into the glitten last night and I think they are going to be too strong for what I had in mind. I am afraid she will walk be something metal and stick to it. That would be funny, but I would probably get into trouble.
So anyways, I thought I would try my own free blog pattern thing, since I am always knitting up the most random things anyways.
If someone want to send any corrections or pictures of FO's I will think of some good reward for taking the time. I am going to write the pattern for a mitten only, I am still working out how i ma going to do the glitten.
Needles Size 1, I used 5 dpns
Fingering weight yarn about 1.5 oz, this means any 50 gram skein should do the trick, I used Supersock.
Guage ~ 8- 8.5 Sts to the inch
Cast on 48sts. Join in the round (careful not to twist sts, place marker at beginning of round.
In 2 by 2 ribbing (K2 P2) for about 1 inch.
Knit 24 sts in cable pattern, k to end.
Cable Pattern(6 Row repeat):
Row 1-5:(K1 P2 K6 P2 K1)* repeat twice
Row 6: (K1 P2 S2 on CN, hold to back, K2, hold to front, K2, K2 off needle)* repeat twice.
Knit 3 rows this way, then start shaping for thumb.
Left Thumb:
Rnd 1:K24 in cable pattern, K until last 3 sts: K1FB, K1, K1FB
Rnd 2:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 3:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 5 sts, K1FB, K3, K1FB
Rnd 4:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 5:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 7 sts, K1FB, K5, K1FB
Rnd 6:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 7:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 9 sts, K1FB, K7, K1FB
Rnd 8:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 9:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K until last 11 sts, K1FB, K11, K1FB
Rnd 10:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 11: Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to last 13 sts, slip 13 sts on waste yarn or cable needle, CO 3 sts and join with the rest of the mitten.
Right Thumb:
Rnd 1:K24 in cable pattern, K2 K1FB, K1, K1FB, K to end
Rnd 2:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 3:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K3, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 4:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 5:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K5, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 6:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 7:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K7, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 8:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 9:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2, K1FB, K11, K1FB, K to end.
Rnd 10:Cable pattern for 24 sts, K to end.
Rnd 11: Cable pattern for 24 sts, K2 slip 13 sts on waste yarn or cable needle, CO 3 sts and join with the rest of the mitten, K to end.
Continue knitting in the cable pattern on the "back" of the mitten and stockinette on the "front" for about 3.5 4 inches more or until 2 inches from desired length.
Starting at the beginning of round marker, K24 sts on to a needle this will now be needle 2, then 12 sts on another, this will be needle 3, and the last 12 sts onto another, this will be needle 1, your "round" will now begin in between needle 3 and needle one.
Rnd 1:On needle one K to last 3 sts on needle one, K2tog, K1. On needle 2 K1, SSK knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. On needle 3 K1 SSK, K to end.
Rnd 2:Knit.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have either 16 sts or 12 sts (depending on how long you want the mitten top). I did a 3 needle bind off for mine, here is a tutorial I found on youtube. You can also use Kitchener Stitch
Thumb:
Put the sts on waste yarn back on to needles for the thumb, pick up 3-4 sts over the
gusset area. Join the thumb sts in the round and work in st st for about 10 rnds (or longer if you desire).
To shape,(K2tog)* 7 times, K1.
Next round K.
*K2tog* 4 times and weave yarn tail through last 4 sts.
Ta Da!
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PHOTOS of the New Beret
So I got some pictures from Through The Loops for the beret that she made. I absolutely adore it!
I was made from one skein of Supersock DK Select, and it is going to be her next free pattern! People who come from her blog will get a little discount.
Here is an up close shot:
I am going to be putting up the various colors I have for this yarn this week, I have gotten a few up. I need to enhance my picture taking skills, the colors aren't nearly as vibrant in the photos. Gotta take some lessons from Ryan or something.
I was made from one skein of Supersock DK Select, and it is going to be her next free pattern! People who come from her blog will get a little discount.
Here is an up close shot:
I am going to be putting up the various colors I have for this yarn this week, I have gotten a few up. I need to enhance my picture taking skills, the colors aren't nearly as vibrant in the photos. Gotta take some lessons from Ryan or something.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Home Again Home Again
So while I was visiting the FMIL("future mother in law") and Adam's family in New Mexico, my horses decided they would jail break and go wandering. I got the call from my panicked friend watching them and Adam had to restrain me from jumping on the next flight home. Some good Samaritan returned them home safely. I guess someone was watching out for me. Anyways, I realized that when I returned home not only did I have my horses to get fenced in better, but I also had a bunch of dyeing to do! I had mixed up all the dye, but never had gotten around to pouring it on. Well now all my dyes are light and faded. So I had to remix. Today I got back into the dyeing groove. I have just a little bit more of yarn to dye for the sock club. I am feeling freer by the minute.
The good thing about being away from home was all I did was knit for a weekend straight. I got a sock done. I started some toddler glittens (they are tiny!) on size ones. I have to say I am really liking the size 1's. I saw a beautiful hat that Through the Loops knit for me out of the DK Select. Once I know I am allowed to show the photos I will put them up because it turned out amazing!
I have a bunch of really cool ideas for the next two months, but I don't want to reveal them until I have all the appropriate pictures to go with them...... at least I think they are cool.
I am starting to think about what I am going to put in the Stitches fashion show.... a lot of scheming going on over here, and it's not just my horses :)
The good thing about being away from home was all I did was knit for a weekend straight. I got a sock done. I started some toddler glittens (they are tiny!) on size ones. I have to say I am really liking the size 1's. I saw a beautiful hat that Through the Loops knit for me out of the DK Select. Once I know I am allowed to show the photos I will put them up because it turned out amazing!
I have a bunch of really cool ideas for the next two months, but I don't want to reveal them until I have all the appropriate pictures to go with them...... at least I think they are cool.
I am starting to think about what I am going to put in the Stitches fashion show.... a lot of scheming going on over here, and it's not just my horses :)
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