Well, this hat was started for no particular reason other than the fact that I was going to be on a 4 hour car ride, one way, for a fencing tournament. I picked a random ball out of my stash and started knitting a hat. It's kinda sad that I didn't really finish it until lately, but that's alright, I guess. During the trip, I promised it to a member of my fencing team, Danger, I'd disclose his name, but I don't want to invade his privacy that way. But here is the pattern!
Note:
I did all of the cables without a cable needle. I'm not really sure how to explain but this website will help.
http://media.wendyknits.net/knit/leftcable.htm
Instead of using 3 stitches to slip, I did only 2. The cable uses only 4 stitches overall.
C4L = Cable. Put tip of right hand needle into the back of the 3rd and 4th stitches on the left hand needle. Slide all stitches off, catch 2 free stitches with left hand needle and slip the two that are on the right hand needle back onto the left hand needle. Now the order of stitches would be 4,3,1, 2 from the tip of the needle. K all stitches.
Materials:
- Size US 6 dpn
- 1 Ball Patons Classic Merino Wool in Natural Mix
- Yarn needle
Pattern:
1. With yarn, CO 100 stitches, pm, join without twisting.
2. Work in 1x1 rib for about 2 inches (Or until you get tired of it).
3. K2tog, then knit 2 rounds (99 stitches)
4. *P5, K4, rep from * to end of round.
5. *P5, C4L, rep from * to end of round.
6. *P5, K4, rep from * to end of round.
7. *P5, K4, rep from * to end of round.
8. *P5, K4, rep from * to end of round.
Rep 5 - 8 3 more times for a total of 4 repeats.
9. *P2tog, P3, C4L, rep from * to end of round.
10. *P4, K4, rep from * to end of round.
11. *P4, K4, rep from * to end of round.
12. *P4, K4, rep from * to end of round.
Rep 9 - 12 3 more time for a total of 4 repeats.
Crown shaping:
13. *P2tog, P2tog, C4f, rep from * to end of round.
14. *P2, K4, rep from * to end of round.
15. *P2tog, K4, rep from * to end of round.
16. *P1, K4, rep from * to end of round. (55 sts)
17. *P1, C4L, rep from * to end of round.
18. *P1, K4, rep from * to end of round.
19. *P1, k2tog, k2tog, rep from * to end of round. (33 sts)
20. *P1, k2tog, rep from * to end of round. (22 sts).
21. K2tog to end of round (11 sts).
Finishing:
Break the yarn, using a yarn needle, thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull to close the crown. Weave in all ends. Block.
The END!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Replacement Scarf
I really, really honestly thought that I had uploaded the pattern to my replacement scarf, but I guess that I never really got around to it since the new quarter started and there were a few doubts in my mind about the goodness of the project. But since I have actually come a long way on this project, it really would be such a shame to frog it, especially since people have told me that it is rather cute. Nevermind that it is spring in Davis now and I really have no particular need for it, but remember, boys and girls, winter comes again every year.
I'm using the left over yarn from other projects, so to be honest, I'm not really 100% sure about the yarn requirements, but this is just a guess.
Materials:
- 5 US 7 dpn
- 2 balls Patons Classic Merino Wool: Winter White (A)
- 2 balls Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight Yarn: Navy Blue (B)
- 2 balls Ella Rae Worsted Weight Yarn: Red (I'll look it up later) (C)
- Yarn needle
- Crochet Hook
Directions: (Realizing that I nearly typed in "Procedure" like in a chemistry lab report make me a little sad inside)
1. In C, CO 48 stitches and divide evenly between 4 needles (12 sts per needle). pm.
2. Join round.
3. Work striping pattern until you get so sick and tired of it you want to set it on fire, or work until length desired.
4. BO and weave in ends. To be honest, I just let the ones in the middle dangle.
5. Make and attach fringe using the crochet hook.
http://z.about.com/d/crochet/1/0/f/Q/swsk62005fringe.jpg
Striping pattern:
24 rounds in C
8 Rounds A
4 Rounds B
8 Rounds A
24 Rounds C
8 Rounds A
4 Rounds C
8 Rounds A
The End!
It's very basic and it's just a replacement for the other scarf that I made that randomly disappeared. I am very distraught over its loss, but it happens sometimes. C'est la vie. Still think that la vie is super unfair though...
I'm using the left over yarn from other projects, so to be honest, I'm not really 100% sure about the yarn requirements, but this is just a guess.
Materials:
- 5 US 7 dpn
- 2 balls Patons Classic Merino Wool: Winter White (A)
- 2 balls Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight Yarn: Navy Blue (B)
- 2 balls Ella Rae Worsted Weight Yarn: Red (I'll look it up later) (C)
- Yarn needle
- Crochet Hook
Directions: (Realizing that I nearly typed in "Procedure" like in a chemistry lab report make me a little sad inside)
1. In C, CO 48 stitches and divide evenly between 4 needles (12 sts per needle). pm.
2. Join round.
3. Work striping pattern until you get so sick and tired of it you want to set it on fire, or work until length desired.
4. BO and weave in ends. To be honest, I just let the ones in the middle dangle.
5. Make and attach fringe using the crochet hook.
http://z.about.com/d/crochet/1/0/f/Q/swsk62005fringe.jpg
Striping pattern:
24 rounds in C
8 Rounds A
4 Rounds B
8 Rounds A
24 Rounds C
8 Rounds A
4 Rounds C
8 Rounds A
The End!
It's very basic and it's just a replacement for the other scarf that I made that randomly disappeared. I am very distraught over its loss, but it happens sometimes. C'est la vie. Still think that la vie is super unfair though...
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Scrap Hat Pattern
Materials:
- 1 Ball Patons Classic Merino Wool in Natural (A)
- 1 Ball Plymouth Encore Worsted in Navy Blue (B)
- Size US 7 dpn (5)
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
Pattern:
With A, co 90 sts, pm, join round.
Knit 3x3 rib until ribbing is 2".
Then change to st st and continue in the striping pattern until hat is about 6".
Then to shape the crown:
1. *K7, K2tog, rep from * to end
2 and all even rows. Knit
3. *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end
5. *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end
7. *K4, K2tog, rep from * to end
9. *K3, K2tog, rep from * to end
11. *K2, K2tog, rep from * to end
13. *K1, K2tog, rep from * to end
15. K2tog to end
16. Break yarn and use yarn needle to thread yarn through remaining stitches. Pull to close top and weave in ends.
Striping pattern:
2 rows A
4 rows B
2 rows A
2 rows B
2 rows A
2 rows B
The End.
- 1 Ball Patons Classic Merino Wool in Natural (A)
- 1 Ball Plymouth Encore Worsted in Navy Blue (B)
- Size US 7 dpn (5)
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
Pattern:
With A, co 90 sts, pm, join round.
Knit 3x3 rib until ribbing is 2".
Then change to st st and continue in the striping pattern until hat is about 6".
Then to shape the crown:
1. *K7, K2tog, rep from * to end
2 and all even rows. Knit
3. *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end
5. *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end
7. *K4, K2tog, rep from * to end
9. *K3, K2tog, rep from * to end
11. *K2, K2tog, rep from * to end
13. *K1, K2tog, rep from * to end
15. K2tog to end
16. Break yarn and use yarn needle to thread yarn through remaining stitches. Pull to close top and weave in ends.
Striping pattern:
2 rows A
4 rows B
2 rows A
2 rows B
2 rows A
2 rows B
The End.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Hat Pattern
Materials:
- Paton's Classic Merino Yarn: White
- Size US 7 dpn (5)
- Yarn Needle
Hat Pattern:
1. On Size 7 needles, CO 100 sts.
2. Work in 2x2 rib for 2 inches
3. Work in st st until length desired
4. *K8, K2tog, rep from * to end.
5. Knit
6. *K7, K2tog, rep from * to end
7. Knit
8. *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end
9. Knit
10. *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end
11. Knit
12. *K4, K2tog, rep from * to end
13. Knit
14. *K3, K2tog, rep from * to end
15. Knit
16. *K2, K2tog, rep from * to end
17. Knit
18. *K1, K2tog, rep from * to end
19. Knit
20. K2tog to end
21. Knit
22. Cut yarn and thread through stitches and pull to draw top of hat closed.
Weave in ends.
Block
- Paton's Classic Merino Yarn: White
- Size US 7 dpn (5)
- Yarn Needle
Hat Pattern:
1. On Size 7 needles, CO 100 sts.
2. Work in 2x2 rib for 2 inches
3. Work in st st until length desired
4. *K8, K2tog, rep from * to end.
5. Knit
6. *K7, K2tog, rep from * to end
7. Knit
8. *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end
9. Knit
10. *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end
11. Knit
12. *K4, K2tog, rep from * to end
13. Knit
14. *K3, K2tog, rep from * to end
15. Knit
16. *K2, K2tog, rep from * to end
17. Knit
18. *K1, K2tog, rep from * to end
19. Knit
20. K2tog to end
21. Knit
22. Cut yarn and thread through stitches and pull to draw top of hat closed.
Weave in ends.
Block
Thursday, September 20, 2007
New Scarf
I have finished the knitted legwarmers and I have now started a new scarf. It's going to be navy blue and pastel pink in stripes. So far, I've been having problems with how wide the scarf turns out to be. Normally, I like my scarves on the narrow side of medium, since I think that the wide ones make my neck look short. I plan on getting a webcam eventually and I'll take pictures of the completed scarf, assuming that I'm going to eventually finish, of course.
I used Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight in Navy Blue and light Pink (two blue balls, and one pink ball) on size 8 dpns.
Notes:
- This is a stockinette scarf, so all rows are knit.
- When the rows for the stripes are shorter, simply carry up the yarn since it will show only on the inside of the scarf, which no one will see
Pattern:
CO 44 sts in Blue (B), pm, and join w/o twisting
Work in B for 9 rows
Join Pink (P) and work for 3 rows
Switch to B for 2 rows
Switch to P for 3 rows; cut P
*Join B and work 22 rows
Join P and work 2 rows
Switch to B and work 3 rows; cut B
Join P and work 22 rows
Join B and work 2 rows
Switch to P and work 3 rows; cut P.
Rep from * until length desired. End with 22 rows of B.
In P, work 3 rows
In B, work 2 rows
In P, work 3 rows
In B, work 9 rows
Create fringe and attach to both ends, using the fringe to seal the ends shut. You can always graft/sew the ends shut if you don't like that.
End.
I used Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight in Navy Blue and light Pink (two blue balls, and one pink ball) on size 8 dpns.
Notes:
- This is a stockinette scarf, so all rows are knit.
- When the rows for the stripes are shorter, simply carry up the yarn since it will show only on the inside of the scarf, which no one will see
Pattern:
CO 44 sts in Blue (B), pm, and join w/o twisting
Work in B for 9 rows
Join Pink (P) and work for 3 rows
Switch to B for 2 rows
Switch to P for 3 rows; cut P
*Join B and work 22 rows
Join P and work 2 rows
Switch to B and work 3 rows; cut B
Join P and work 22 rows
Join B and work 2 rows
Switch to P and work 3 rows; cut P.
Rep from * until length desired. End with 22 rows of B.
In P, work 3 rows
In B, work 2 rows
In P, work 3 rows
In B, work 9 rows
Create fringe and attach to both ends, using the fringe to seal the ends shut. You can always graft/sew the ends shut if you don't like that.
End.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ahoy From Davis!
I know it's been a long time and I said that I'd update more often, but I guess I haven't had as much time to knit as I would like to. It's weird like that. I really don't understand how since I don't really do anything all day outside of working 7 hours a week. Seriously. I don't get it. But moving on.
But today is apparently "Talk Like a Pirate Day." I have no idea who gets to decide these. But I am in Davis and it is good. Peaceful, I can imagine knitting a lot more in them.
I found a yarn shop in Davis called Knitter's Playground. It's a really really nice place; the people are super sweet, but it's so expensive! Maybe I've just been spoiled since a ball of worsted weight wool is supposed to be $5 or so, not something like $10. I don't know what to do. I love the place, I love the people, I love knit night, just I can't afford to buy yarn there all the time, especially not for all of my projects. I'm kinda torn. I want them to stay, but I want them to be cheaper than they are now, since there's no competition since the other store closed down.
But I'm going to make a scarf that's knit in the round with worsted weight on size 8 needles. I tried casting on 70 stitches, but it was clearly too wide. I think I'm going to frog it and try again with 50 stitches. I should get a webcam or something so I can take a picture of the pattern and the finished item; if I ever do finish it.
I want to try http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTayla.html but with less girly happiness and pockets and stuff like that. Maybe a flap? I'm using it as a pattern guide so I don't have to do too much when it comes to designing the dimensions and such. I'm thinking about making it slightly bigger so that I can put my chem book and a notebook or two in there. Not sure it it'll hold up to that kind of weight. Maybe instead of having just two straps, I can have two straps per side and make them with the light blue and the dark blue. I think that works better. Maybe add a pocket or two. So I guess I'm not following that pattern too closely then. XD
I'm a little inspired to do something for the Katrina people. But not sure where to go for that one. Hm.
But today is apparently "Talk Like a Pirate Day." I have no idea who gets to decide these. But I am in Davis and it is good. Peaceful, I can imagine knitting a lot more in them.
I found a yarn shop in Davis called Knitter's Playground. It's a really really nice place; the people are super sweet, but it's so expensive! Maybe I've just been spoiled since a ball of worsted weight wool is supposed to be $5 or so, not something like $10. I don't know what to do. I love the place, I love the people, I love knit night, just I can't afford to buy yarn there all the time, especially not for all of my projects. I'm kinda torn. I want them to stay, but I want them to be cheaper than they are now, since there's no competition since the other store closed down.
But I'm going to make a scarf that's knit in the round with worsted weight on size 8 needles. I tried casting on 70 stitches, but it was clearly too wide. I think I'm going to frog it and try again with 50 stitches. I should get a webcam or something so I can take a picture of the pattern and the finished item; if I ever do finish it.
I want to try http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTayla.html but with less girly happiness and pockets and stuff like that. Maybe a flap? I'm using it as a pattern guide so I don't have to do too much when it comes to designing the dimensions and such. I'm thinking about making it slightly bigger so that I can put my chem book and a notebook or two in there. Not sure it it'll hold up to that kind of weight. Maybe instead of having just two straps, I can have two straps per side and make them with the light blue and the dark blue. I think that works better. Maybe add a pocket or two. So I guess I'm not following that pattern too closely then. XD
I'm a little inspired to do something for the Katrina people. But not sure where to go for that one. Hm.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Momma told me that I was "special"
Clearly, I am a little awkward at matching colors. I knew I should have gone with that dark red instead of the more pink-ish color. The color combinations are a little... avant garde. But I don't want to go buy another ball of yarn so I can make another 29 squares so the colors are less... unique. The pattern is lovely, it really is, but the colors. God, the colors... They're so... special and... personalized? But I've already come this far, I should just sew the thing up and send it away, so I don't have to look at it. But crocheting the entire thing together is a bit... daunting. It's taking up a lot of space on my floor where I have laid it out, which is a little worrying. I have no idea if it's going to match his decor, and frankly, at this point, I don't care. Shame.
After I'm done with the sewing up and blocking, I can finally then work on something else. It's really a relief. I've been working on this blanket for so long that it was starting to suck the life out of me. But now that I can work on my other projects... nothing could possibly go wrong. Right? I can totally make a matching leg warmer and not go insane. In fact, I can make the missing leg warmer, finish the other one, and make a matching pair, making two pairs. I can totally do that. I'm capable. I am dedicated. I am... going to fall flat on my face as I start the second leg warmer. I'm very special that way, I suppose.
After I'm done with the sewing up and blocking, I can finally then work on something else. It's really a relief. I've been working on this blanket for so long that it was starting to suck the life out of me. But now that I can work on my other projects... nothing could possibly go wrong. Right? I can totally make a matching leg warmer and not go insane. In fact, I can make the missing leg warmer, finish the other one, and make a matching pair, making two pairs. I can totally do that. I'm capable. I am dedicated. I am... going to fall flat on my face as I start the second leg warmer. I'm very special that way, I suppose.
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