ICE QUEEN ANGEL

ICE QUEEN ANGEL 

Copy righted February 2002 

By 

Shirley Stalnaker

 

 Afghan stitch angel 17 inch Hollywood Starlette Doll 

Afghan hook H Size E hook 

Bernat Cottontots wonder white 1 skein 

 Walmart Whimsy Wire = Hobby Lobby ( $ 1.99) 

Sparkle Yarn = Hobby Lobby ( $ 1.99 )  Wings or hand made feathers 

  

Special Stitches used: 

 Decrease = Put hook in next 2 loops yo pull through the 2 loops 

 Increase = pull up loop in horizontal loop between 2 up and down loops ( vertical)

 yo= yarn over 

dec = decrease 

inc= increase

 sts= stitches 

sc= single crochet 

sl st = slip stitch

 Reminder: In Afghan stitch a row consists of, picking up loops going to the left and sc them off going to the right. Also the increases and decreases are only in the rows going to the left. 

 In this pattern we are going to start at the bottom of the skirt. 

 1) Ch 60, pull up a loop in each st across, 59 loops, yo, pull through fist loop, * yo, pull yarn through the 2 loops.* repeat between stars across. 

 

2) Decrease Row: Put hook in next 2 loops, pull yarn through the 2 loops, ( decrease made) pull up loops across to last 2 loops, put hook in last 2 loops, pull yarn through. ( decrease made)

 3 -5) Repeat row 1 

 6) Repeat row 2 

 7-9) Repeat row 1 

 10) Repeat row 2 

 11) Repeat row 1 ( 53 sts) 

 12) Pull up loop in first 12 sts dec. in next 2 sts, *pull up loop in next 12 sts. Dec. in next 2 sts* Repeat between stars once more. ( 3 decreases) 50 sts. 

 13 -14) Repeat row 1 

 15) * Pull up loop in first 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts*. Repeat between between stars Across to last 10 sts. pull up loop in next 7 sts. dec. in next 2 sts. pull up loop in last st. ( 45 sts) 

16 - 17 ) Repeat row 1

 18) Pull up loop in first st. dec in next 2 sts.* pull up loop in next 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts* Repeat between stars 4 times, pull up loop in last st. ( 40 sts) 

 19 - 20) Repeat row 1

 21) Pull up loop in first 8 sts, decrease in next 2 sts. *pull up loop in next 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * Repeat between stars 3 times, pull up loop in next 6 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. pull up loop, in last 2 sts. ( 36 sts) 

 22 - 34) Repeat row 1

 35) Pull up loop in next 2 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 3 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * Repeat between stars, 6 times, pull up loop in last st. ( 29 sts) 

 36) Pull up loop in first 4 sts. dec. in next 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 4 sts decrease in next 2 sts * repeat between * 3 times pull up loop in next 5 sts.( 25 sts.) 

 37.) Dec. in first 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 3 sts. dec. in next 2 sts * Repeat between stars. Pull up loop in last 2 sts. ( 20 sts.) 

 38 - 40) work evenly on the 20 sts. 

 41 ) Increase row: pull up loop in next 3 sts. *pull up loop in horizonal loop, (increase made), pull up loop in next 4 sts* Repeat between stars. ( 24 sts) 

 42.) Increase row: Pull up loop in first 5 sts, * pull up loop on the next horizonal loop, pull up loop in next 5 sts * Repeat between stars to last 5 sts. pull up loop in horizontal loop, pull up loop in last 4 sts. ( 28 sts) 

 43) Pull up loop in the next 3 sts * pull up loop in next   horizontal st, pull up loop in next 3 sts* Repeat between stars. ( 36 sts) 

 44) Pull up loop in first 11 sts. ( 12 sts), pull up loop in next horizontal loop, * pull up next loop, pull up next horizontal loop, * Repeat between stars, 3 times more, (5 increases) pull up loop in next 3 sts. make 5 increases as before. pull up loop in last 11 sts ( 46 sts) 

 45) Pull up loop in all sts. (46 sts)

 46) This is a decrease row. Pull up loop in first ll sts.* Dec in next 2 loops.,* repeat between stars 5 times. Pull up loop in next 3 sts, decrease 5 more times, pull up loop in last 11 sts. 

 47) Pull up loop in first 13 sts ( 14 sts) dec. in next 2 loops pull up loop in next 4 sts, dec in next 2 loops. pull up loop in last st.( 34 sts.) 

 48)( Arm holes) Pull up loop in first 7 sts ( 8 sts) work the loops off, bind off, weave in ends. Skip next 4 loops, attach yarn in next loop Pull up loop in next 10 sts. Repeat once more, bind off, end off weave in ends. Skip next 4 loops, attach and pull up loop in last 7 loops Repeat once more, bind off, end off and weave in ends.

 Sew up back of skirt, starting at hem line sew up shoulders in three sts. Sc around back and around neck sc around arm holes. 

 TRIMMINGS ON DRESS: Using Sparkle yarn and size E hook Attach yarn to bottom of skirt at back.1) Sc around. Sl St in 1 st sc. 2) Ch 1, sc in sl st, ch 2, sc in next sc Repeat around, end off and weave in ends. 

 Neck: Attach yarn at back of neck sc around. end off weave in ends 

Arms: Attach yarn and sc around arm holes. end off weave in ends. Using Sparkle yarn make Stars , Randomly spaced on front of dress. In a good design.

 Halo: Using Sparkle yarn and E hook Chain 3o, sc across. sew ends together Place on Angels head. I took a piece of the yarn and tied Angels hair back away from her face. 

 Wings: Add feather wings  

Decorate with Sparkle Yarn. Shawl:Drape Whimsy Wire over Arms 

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Elf Christmas Stocking

Elf Christmas Stocking     @2012 by N. Banks

 

This is a knitting machine pattern. I wanted some useful patterns while I re-learned  to knit on my machine. This one pattern was a mistake and I liked it so much, I keep working with the pattern. Hope you enjoy it.

Materials needed:

Tamm 3 ply Astracryl in white (main), red or green.  (2^nd color) or colors of your choice.

1 small bell

Red, Green or white ribbon ¼ wide about 1 yard.

Thread to match the main color of your sock.

Sewing needle

Yarn needle

Silver Reed Punch Card 254A

 

With Red, Green or White E-wrap cast on 60 stitches (30-0-30)

1: RC O: Tension 6.  Knit 5 rows, hang weights. I used four.

2:  Knit 32 rows.  COR. Be sure and move your weights up.

3: Ten 10, hang hem. Knit 1 row to left.

4: Ten 6, knit 2 row.

5:  Ten 7. COL. Starting from the left, transfer every 3rd stitch to next needle, having 2 needles at left and right ends in work.  Leave empty needles in working position. You will have 2 stitches on left and 3 stitches on the ends. Knit 1 row to right.

6: Ten 6 knit 1 row to left.

 

7:  COL.  RCO. Ten 6. Insert Silver Reed card number 254A into the machine and set for Fair lsle (knit in) per manual page 24, order 1. Be sure and recheck your settings before you knit. Knit 1 row to the right.

 

8: COR Insert 2^nd yarn into feeder and move weights up. Set machine as per manual to order number 2. Recheck your settings. If you get into a habit of this, it will save you a lot of headaches later on. Hold yarn with your hand while you move the carriage slowly to the left, attach yarn to the weights and remember to move your weights up.

9: RC0. Ten 6. Knit 47 rows. Remember to move your weights up.

10:  Cut 2^nd yarn, set machine to plain knit and knit 2 rows.

11: E-wrap 2 needles each side of the carriage 4 times, for a total of 68 stitches. Move weights up each time.

12: RC 53. COR. E-wrap 12 stitches on carriage side two times for a total of 92 stitches. Re-hang weights at each end each time you add the 12 stitches.

13: RC 55. COR.  Knit 5 rows.

14: RC 60. COL. Transfer 1 stitch on carriage side to next working needle. Leave empty needle out of work. Be sure and move your weights up so you do not drop stitches, until you have a total of 80 stitches left. RC 71.

15: Bind off. Weave in the ends of the yarn. Sew bottom and sides together. Turn inside out.  Sew bell to top of toe.

16: Weave ribbon through the eyelets holes at top below the cuff and make a hanger, tie a bow to the front.

 

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites,
lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied.  It is for your personal use only.