Thursday, December 27, 2012

Art Nouveau Fingerless Mitts

There is an error in this pattern, and I have published the revised pattern on Ravelry. I am sorry for any inconvience this may have caused!

Designed by Janice Kuykendall
I have designed a pair of fingerless mitts for a KAL group on Ravelry. They are for the January selection, so I have been refining the pattern, and I have a working pattern now. I would love to have someone knit the pattern and then let me know if there are any errors or confusion in the pattern. The pattern and photographs follow.

Art Nouveau Fingerless Mitts
This pattern has an error that has been corrected and is free on Ravelry, 

Size
To fit: Lady 7 1/2 to 8 1/2"

Yarn
Worsted Wt, medium (4)

I used Paton's Classic Wool, 100 per cent  wool, 3.5 oz./100g, 210 yds., #77115 New Denim (Nouveau Denim) (1) skein.

Needles
U.S. size 5 (3.75mm) 4 or 5 don
U.S. size 6 (4.25mm) 4 or 5 don
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge

Notions
Cable needle, markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stocking st on  needles

Stitch Glossary
K=knit
P=purl
K2tog=knit 2 together
tog=together
PM=place marker
SM=slip marker
st(s)=stitch(stitches)
M1R=make 1 right
M1L=make 1 left
CN=cable needle
dpn=double pointed needles
BO=bind off

Stitch Guide
Rib Pattern - Baby Cable Ribbing: Row 1, 2, and 3: *K2, P2* Repeat to end.
Row 4: *K2tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first on left needle and knit, slip both stitches off needle. P2 * repeat to end.

Fancy Cable Stitch: Slip 5 sts on CN, hold in back, knit 5 sts, then knit 5 from the CN.

INSTRUCTIONS FINGERLESS MITTS

Left Mitt (cuff)
***Using the Alternating Cable Cast On ( or whatever cast on method you prefer), and smaller needles,cast on 44 stitches. Divide evenly on 3 or 4 needles, and join in round, placing marker on first stitch, being careful not to twist stitches. 
(Rib Pattern)
Row 1, 2, and 3: *K2, P2* Repeat around.
Row 4 and every other 4th row: *K2tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first on left needle and knit, slip both stitches off needle. P2 * repeat around.

Repeat these 4 rows 6 x's more for a total of 28 rows.
You can make the cuff as short or as long as you like by subtracting or adding rows.

Change to larger needles.

Starting Palm
Rows 1, 2 and 3: *K2, P2* 5 x's, K6, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K6, P2
Row 4 and 8: *K2, P2* 5 x's, K6, **P2, K2tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first on left needle and knit, slip both sts off needle** 2 x's, P2, K6, P2
Rows 5, 6, 7: Repeat row 1 ***
Shape thumb gusset
Row 9: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, (PM, M1R, K2, M1L, PM), K1, P2 (46 sts)
Row 10: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, (SM, K4, SM), K1, P2
Row 11: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, (SM, M1R, K4, M1L, SM), K1, P2 (48 sts)
Row 12: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, (SM, K6, SM), K1, P2
Row 13: K2, P2, slip next 5 sts onto CN, hold in back, K5 sts, then knit 
5 sts from CN, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, M1R, K6, M1L, SM), K1, P2 (50 sts)
Row 14: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, K8, SM), K1 P2
Row 15: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, M1R, K8, M1L, SM), K1, P2 (52 sts)
Row 16: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, K10, SM, K1), P2
Row 17: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, M1R, K10, M1L, SM), K1, P2 (54 sts)
Row 18: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K19, (SM, K12, SM), K1, P2
Row 19: K2, P2, slip next 5 sts onto CN, hold in back, K5 sts, then knit
5 sts from CN, P2, K2, P2, K19 (SM, M1R, K12, M1L, SM), K1, P2 (56 sts)
Row 20: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, (SM, K14, SM), K1, P2
Row 21: *K2, P2*5x's, K19, Remove markers, place 14 sts on holder, M1L in last bar of last stitch on right needle, M1R in first bar of first stitch on left needle, K1, P2
Continue for rest of mitt
Row 22 through 31: *K2, P2* 5 x's, K22, P2
Change to smaller needles
Row 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39: *K2, P2* Repeat around
Rows 33 and 37:* K2 tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first stitch on left needle and knit, slip both stitches off needle, P2* repeat around
Row 40: BO in pattern

Thumb 
Row 1: Place 14 sts on holder on larger dpn, attach yarn, knit around, pick up and knit and knit 4 sts on base of thumb (16 sts)
Row 2: K13, K2tog, K2, slip last st onto left needle
Row 3: K slipped st and 1 st tog, K15
Row 4: K16
Row 5: K16
Change to smaller needles
Row 6 and 7: *K2, P2* repeat around
Row 8: *K2 tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first on left needle and knit, slip both stitches off needle, P2* repeat to end
Row 9: *K2, P2* repeat around
Row 10: BO in pattern

Right mitt 

Follow same instructions from*** to ***, then continue with the following instructions for shaping thumb gusset of right mitt.

Row 9: *K2, P2* 5x's, K1, PM, M1R, K2, M1L, K19, P2 (46 sts)
Row 10: *K2, P2* 5x's, K1, SM, K4, SM, K19, P2
Row 11: *K2, P2* 5x's, K1, SM, M1R, K4, M1L, SM, K19, P2 (48 sts)
Row 12: *K2, P2* 5x's, K1, SM, K6, SM, K19, P2
Row 13: K2, P2, Fancy Cable Stitch, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, M1R, K6, M2L, SM, K19, P2 (50 sts)
Row 14: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, K8, SM, K19, P2
Row 15: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, M1R, K8, M1L, SLM, K19, P2 (52 sts)
Row 16: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, K10, SM, K19, P2
Row 17: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM M1R, K10, M1L, SM, K19, P2 (54 sts)
Row 18: K2, P2, K10, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, K12, SM, K19, P2
Row 19: K2, P2, Fancy Cable Stitch, P2, K2, P2, K1, SM, M1R, K12, M1L, SM, K19, P2 (56 sts)
Row 20: *K2, P2* 5 x's, K1, SM, K14, SM, K19, P2 
Row 21: *K1, P2, 5.'s, K1, remove marker, place 14 sts. on holder, remove marker, M1L in last bar of last stitch on right needle, M1R in first bar of first stitch on left needle, K19, P2,  (44 sts)
Continue for rest of mitt
Row 22  through 31: *K2, P2* 5 x's, K22, P2
Change to smaller needles
Row 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39: *K2, P2* Repeat around
Row 33 and 37: *K2tog, leave on needle, insert right needle into first stitch on left needle and knit, slip both stitches off needle, P2* Repeat around
Row 40: BO in Pattern

Follow pattern for thumb

Weave in ends. 







Thursday, December 13, 2012

Christmas Presents

I have been busy knitting and crocheting Christmas gifts for my family.
I crocheted this shawl in Cherry and White colorway for my Mom for Christmas. I used Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends yarn, which is a blend of 70% Acrylic/ 30% Alpaca. She doesn't like wool, so I had to find something that she would feel was soft enough. I used a size N crochet hook and a free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. I added a white border that was not included in the pattern.


I also knitted and felted these French Press Slippers from Paton's Classic Wool in the colorway of Peacock. It was an easy pattern with nine pieces that had to be stitched together, then felted. These are for my Mom for Christmas also.
I knitted these moccasins for my Aunt for Christmas. I found the pattern in a booklet. They are knitted from Paton's Classic Wool in the colorways Cranberry and Loden. They are supposed to have beads  on the toes, but I liked them better without the beads.
These wool socks are from my brother, and I really liked the colors.
These are for me for Christmas. I really love the colors. I used yarn from a local yarn in Bristol, PA. This is my pattern, and I have made other mitts from this pattern.
Aren't they pretty?
You can also push them down and wear them this way.
Closing with my Mom's Christmas shawl.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Swap Items

I just took part in a Lion Brand Swap on Ravelry and I made these items for the swap.


 This is a hand knitted necklace, knitted from Caron's Simply Soft Light on #1 needles. I added beads to the veins of the leaves. You can adjust how you wear it.
I knitted these fingerless mittens from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice. The swap used Lion Brand Yarn that was acrylic or acrylic blend and since my partner is allergic to wool, I chose a 100% acrylic yarn. These were knit with a worsted weight yarn on # 3 needles.

Monday, August 27, 2012

The completed Shawlette

I finally finished and blocked my shawl!
My blocking board is a Taylor guitar box, but it actually works quite well.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

KAL - La Sarita Shawlette by Janet Weston

I am participating in a KAL on Ravelry. The pattern was designed by Janet Weston and is called La Sarita. I chose Dream in Color yarn in the colorway of Frozen Fire for my project. This was a fun pattern to knit and I enjoyed knitting it. The stitches were interesting and kept it from being boring. I chose matte beads for the it. 
I have finished the shawl, and have blocked it. I will post pictures when it is finished blocking.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Fingerless Armwarmers

I needed a gift, so I decided to make armwarmers as the person they are for lives in a cold winter climate. I had this beautiful Cascade 128 yarn in a lovely gray shade. I improvised as I went along. I wanted something simple, yet interesting, so when I got to the wrists, I decided to add some more ribbing. I think they turned out just right. You can wear them over your elbow,
or pushed down.
Thanks to my lovely daughter for modeling them for me.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I knitted this shawl from Lion Brand Cotton Ease for a Lion Brand Swap. It was so easy and fun to knit, and I love the color. I think it turned out lovely.
My beautiful daughter, Miakoda was sweet enough to model for me.
The pattern came from the Spring/Summer issue of Vogue Knitting.
I think I will knit one for myself for the fall.
These Handwarmers were knit for the same swap. I knitted them from Red Heart Eco-Ways Bamboo Wool, from a pattern in Jane Austen Knits 2011. I changed the picot edging on the pattern, because I didn't like the way the edging looked. I made a smaller picot edging, it seemed much neater to me.
Once again my lovely daughter, Miakoda modeled for me.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fixing the problem

I took out about 20 rows and knit them in the toe yarn, so I think it will work.
So now I am at the part where I start the heel.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Problem

I was flying along on my next Basketweave socks when I got to the place where I do the foot increases, then everything went haywire. The rows that were going around so nicely, turned into blocks of migrating color. You would thing I would stop before I knitted 20 something rows, but I just kept on knitting. Now I have had to stop and rip back to the increase rows, and try to figure out what to do next.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

My Swap Package

I belong to the Lion Brand Swaps forum on Ravelry and we recently had a Winter Wonderland swap.  My partner sent me the following swap package.
It is a wonderful package. I have been wanting tip protectors and stitch markers for a long time, but have been too cheap to buy them. Just look at all the wonderful things in the package. She crocheted a little bag and stuffed it full of goodies.
I just love everything, row counters, yarn sleeves, buttons, cable needles, pom-pom maker, portable scissors, needle protectors, a little bag of buttons and needles, wow!
There were skeins of yarn, Debbie Bliss Riva, Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed, Lion Brand Amazing and Wisdom Yarns Poems.
A pair of mittens with a hand crocheted flower.
Stitch Markers
Lollipops
A loom and hook


A knitting gauge
A hand stitched bag filled with wonderful edible goodies! The little bag has coffee cups on it.
And this beautiful hand crocheted scarf. I love the color. A great big thank you to my swap partner.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Update

I finally finished my next pair of socks from Cat Bordhi's book "Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters." 
  I used Dream in Color Everlasting sock yarn with two #2 circular needles. I started them on Janutary 4, 2012 and finished on March 26 2012.
I started my next pair called Basketweave Cuff using TrekkingXXL and Salvia yarn. 
I also received my swap package from the forum -fiber, friends and fun swap. The colors of the roving are so lovely, now I just have to get up the courage to spin the yarn.
I think this will make beautiful yarn.