November 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit

November 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit

This works up into an easy and pretty dishcloth. Just cast on 26 for a small one or 29 for a med one.

 

Work with a multiple of 3 stitches. plus 2.

For sample cast on 17 (3 x 5 = 15 + 2 = 17)

Row 1: P 2, * with yarn in back. slip 1 as if to k. p 2 *: repeat from * to .

Row 2: K 2, * with yarn in front. slip 1 as if to p. k 2 *: repeat from * to .

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until square.

Note: if you have been making the stitches of the month, you can crochet around these and make an afghan out of them.

 

April 2011 Stitch of the Month Crochet

April 2011 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

Start with a  multiple of  chains 3+ 1

For sample chain 19 ( 3 x 6 + 1 = 19)

Row 1:  1 sc in every chain across row, ch 1, turn.

Row 2:  skip sc at base of turning chain, 1 sc in first sc,  * 2 ch, sk 2 sts, sc in next st *. Repeat * to *, end 1 sc in top of turning ch, ch 1, turn. 

Row 3: :  skip sc at base of turning chain, 1 sc in first sc, *hdc in first skipped sc (on Row 1), sc in next sp, sc in next sc*. Repeat * to *, end 1 sc in top of turning chain, ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

 

October 2011 Stitch of the month

October 2011 Stitch of the month Crochet

 

 This is a fast and simple stitch and would make a great mile a minute stitch, just do 11 stitches.

Ch: multiple of 7 + 4

For sample ch 18 (2 x7 + 4 = 18)

Row 1: Dc in 4th in from hook, *skip 2 chains, 3 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 2 DC  in each of next  2 ch, repeat from * across row. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, *skip 1 dc, 1dc in next 2 dc (2 dc group), skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sp between next 2 dc group, repeat from * across row. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, *skip 1 dc, 3 dc between next 2 dc, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next 2dc, repeat from * across row, end 2 dc in top of turning chain, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern until square.

This is an open and airy stitch, you can also use it for coasters, with a backing or just another afghan square, just remember to crochet an edging around it.

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Knit New Born Baby Bonnet

July 2011 Pattern of the Month Knit

Knit New Born Baby Bonnet @1977 by N Banks

                                 

This is a hat I made several of when my daughter was a baby, I couldn't find patterns in 4 ply, which sold for about 57 cents a skein. My daughter is now 36 years old. Enjoy!!! 

Materials:

4 ply yarn     #4 needles

about 20 inches of ½ wide ribbon.

Cast on 72 stitches

K2 P2 for 1 inch

K 1 row, P 1 row for 1 inch

Decrease as follows:

Row 1: K1, k 2 tog, K 20, K 2 tog, place marker, K 22, place marker, K 2 tog, K to last 3 stitches, K 2 tog, k1.

Row 2:  and all even rows, Purl.

Row 3: continue decreasing and passing markers until piece is 3 ½ inches from beginning. Then:

Do not decrease on the ends of needles, continue with decrease at the markers until piece is 4 inches from beginning, ending with a knit row.

P row: bind off the stitches to the first marker, pass marker, p to end.

R row: bind off the stitches to marker,  continue on center 22 stitches till back is same length as sides. Bind off, sew side seams together.

With wrong side facing you, pick up and p 62 stitches long bottom of hat

Next row: K 2, yo, k 2 tog, across row.

Next row: Purl, then bind off all stitches. Weave the ribbon between the eyelets of the last row.

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

 

May 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit Elongated Stitch Knit

May 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

 

This is such a nice stitch, would make a nice baby blanket, dishcloth or even a set of coasters. Enjoy!

Based on a multiple of 4, plus 2

Row 1: (WS) Purl.

Row 2:  Knit.

Row 3:  P1, * p3, p1 wrapping yarn twice around needle, *, end pl.

Row 4:  K1, * drop next double­ wrapped st to front of work (creating one elongated st), k3, pick up elongated st with tip of Left Hand needle and k it; rep from *, end kl.

Rep rows 1-4 for Elongated Stitch Pattern

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Happy New Year

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful New Year filled with joy, happiness, and tons of Yarn.

Knit New Born Baby Mittens

September 2011 Pattern of the Month Knit

 

Knit New Born Baby Mittens@
 1977 N. L. Banks

 

Size 4 knitting needles

4 ply yarn, about an oz or two

2 pieces of ribbon about 15 inches long

 

When I had my daughter in 1977, I could not find patterns using 4 ply yarn any where, so I made my own. This is one of three patterns that I made lots of in different colors. Hope you enjoy it.

Cast on 24 stitches

K2 P 2 for one inch

Beading row:

K1, yo, K2 tog., across row.

Then purl one row, knit one row for 2 ¼ inches from beginning.

Decease as follows:

Row 1: k 1, k 2 tog, k 7, slip 1, k 1, psso, place marker, k 1, slip 1, k1 psso, k to last 3 stitches, k 2 tog, k1.

Row 2: and all even rows:  Purl

Row 3 and all odd rows: K 1, k 2 tog, k to 2 stitches before marker, slip 1, k 1, psso, slip marker, slip 1, k 1, psso, k to last 3 stitches slip 1, k 1, psso, k1.

Continue till 6 stitches remain, cut 10 inch piece and run thru stitches, pulling up tight, then weave side stitches tog. at sides.  Make 2, weave ribbon in and out the beading row on mittens.

 

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