Thursday, October 9, 2008

New Pattern- Mossy




SIZE
Child [Women/Teen, Men]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Head Circumference- 18 [20, 22] inches
Note: all sizes allow some wiggle room, they are somewhat stretchy

MATERIALS
Shown in the following 2 color variations:
[MC] Cascade Yarns Cash Vero [Microfiber/Cashmere/Merino; 98yd/90m per 50g skein]; Color: 012 Color Name: Rose, 1 skein
[CC] Plymouth Yarn Tweed [wool; 109yd/100m per 50g skein]; Color: 5320 Color Name: Dark Plum, 1 skein

[MC] Cascade Yarns Cash Vero [Microfiber/Cashmere/Merino; 98yd/90m per 50g skein]; Color: 029 Color Name: Charcoal, 1 skein
[CC] Plymouth Yarn Tweed [wool; 109yd/100m per 50g skein]; Color: 5277 Color Name: Wood Bark, 1 skein

1 set(s) US 10/6mm double-point needles
16-inch US #10/6mm circular needle

Notions required:
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
14 sts/18 rows = 4" in moss stitch (see Rounds 1-4 of pattern)

PATTERN NOTES
The Cash Vero has less yardage than the Tweed so you will need to use your gauge swatch yarn to ensure you have enough to finish the hat for the men’s size. If you are worried that you won’t have enough you may want to pick up an extra skein just in case.

PATTERN

Holding strands of you MC and CC together CO 54[60,66]sts. You will work with both yarns together for the entire hat.

PM and begin round one to join round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: k1,p1 to end.
Round 2: k1,p1 to end.
Round 3: p1,k1 to end.
Round 4: p1 k1 to end.

Work these 4 rounds for 4.5[5.5,6.5] inches. End on a Round 4 for child and men’s sizes and on Round 2 for women’s.

Decreasing:

Men Only:
Next Round: [(k1,p1) for 18 sts, k2tog, p2tog] 3 times. -60 sts remain.
Next Round: (k1,p1) to end.

Men and Women Only:
Next Round: [(p1,k1) for 16 sts, p2tog,k2tog] 3 times. -54 sts remain.
Next Round: (p1,k1) to end.

All Sizes:
Next Round: [(k1,p1) for 14 sts, k2tog, p2tog] 3 times. -48 sts remain.
Next Round: (k1,p1) to end.
Next Round: [(p1,k1) for 12 sts, p2tog,k2tog] 3 times. -36 sts remain.
Next Round: (p1,k1) to end.
Next Round: [(k1,p1) for 10 sts, k2tog, p2tog] 3 times. -30 sts remain.
Next Round: (k1,p1) to end.
Next Round: [(p1,k1) for 8 sts, p2tog,k2tog] 3 times. -24 sts remain.
Next Round: (p1,k1) to end.
Next Round: [(k1,p1) for 6 sts, k2tog, p2tog] 3 times. -18 sts remain.
Next Round: (k1,p1) to end.
Next Round: (p2tog, k2tog) to end. -9 sts remain.
Next Round: (k2tog, p2tog) to last sts, p. -5 sts remain.


FINISHING
Break yarn and thread through remaining sts. Tie off and weave in ends.

Jordan Mossy2

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Spiderweb Brassiere




Spiderweb Brassiere
Size: S/M, L/XL

To Fit Bra Cup Size: A/B, C/D

Gauge: Doesn’t really apply

Supplies:
Size 5 double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Lion Brand Microspun [acrylic, 168 yards
(154 meters) per 70g] 1 skein in black
Optional: 6 silver hoops or rings from a craft
store, ribbon, thread and needle

Directions:
CO 5 sts. Arrange over 3 dpns. Be careful not to twist your sts.
Round 1: (k1, yo) around- 10 sts
Round 2: k
Round 3: (k1, yo) around- 20 sts
Round 4: k
Round 5: (k1,yo,k1)around- 30 sts
K 4(6) rounds
Next Round 12: (k1, drop 2 sts off the needle, CO 6) around- 70 sts
K 3 rounds
Next Round: In the next round there are instructions to “K3”. This includes the st that had just been knit before it, in order to BO the correct amount. You do not need to reknit that st. K2 (place these sts on a sts holder or scrap yarn), BO 20 sts very loosely, K3 (place these sts on a sts holder or scrap yarn), BO 21 sts very loosely, K3 (place these sts on a sts holder or scrap yarn), BO 20 sts very loosely. Put the 2 sts on the st holder back onto the needle with the one live stitch.


There are 2 strap options:

Option 1: Measure your own body and knit straps as follows:
Strap 1: Around the neck strap- measure from the top of the bra around to the middle of the back of your neck. Add 6-8” to that number so there is room for the tie. Work that many inches in I-cord with the 3 live stitches on your needle. At the end k3tog. Break yarn and weave in ends.

Strap 2: The middle of the bra (L of one cup and R of other cup). Measure the inside of the cup to the center of your bust. Add 6-8” to that number so there is room for a tie. If the cups will touch each other, leaving no room for ties, seam the 2 cups together using 3 needle bind off. Otherwise, k the desired length of i-cord. At the end k3tog. Break yarn and weave in ends. Repeat on the other cup.

Strap 3: Around the back straps (R of one cup and L of other cup). Measure from the outside edge of the cup around to the center of your back. Add 6-8” to that number so there is room for the tie. Work this many inches in i-cord with the 3 live stitches on your needle. At the end k3tog. Break yarn and weave in ends. Repeat on the other cup.

Option 2: Use Ribbon for straps:
Place each set of 3 “live” sts on a silver ring that you can purchase at a craft store and attach ribbon to each using thread and needle, measuring for the straps like you do in option 1.

Finishing:
Weave in the ends and stretch out the spiderwebs.

Bra diagram- larger

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Candy Corn Pasties



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These are perfect, and just in time for Halloween! The pattern is really long, because each size had to be written out separately, so check Ravelry for the pdf or email Bohoknitterchic@yahoo.com to request the pdf.