April 2019 Stitch of the Month

                                                   April 2019 Stitch of the Month

     Moss Stitch 

This stitch is worked on a multiple of 2 stitches. 

For base, chain 26 stitches Starting row: 

Sk 1 ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

All Rows: 

*sc in dc, dc in sc, repeat from * across row,

 ch 1, turn.

Repeat until it's the size you want, or until square.

         

March 2019 Pattern of the Month Knit Knit Baby Mittens 2

 

March  2019 Pattern of the Month Knit

Knit Baby Mittens  2 @ 2017 by N. L. Banks

0 to 3 months

 

 

Size 5 knitting needles

Red Heart Sport Weight yarn in 810 Yale Blue

2 pieces of ribbon about 15 inches long

 Cast on  27 stitches

Row 1: *p 2, k 1, p 1, k 1, * end p 2.

Row 2: k 2, * p 3, k 2, *

Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 1 inches ( 5 rows total) ending with row 1,

Beading row:

K1, yo, K2 tog., across row.

Now change to pattern:

Row 1: P 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, K 1, P 2 *,

Row 2: K 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, P 1, K 2 *.

 

Repeat pattern rows 1 and 2 for 4  inches from beginning, ending with row 2.

  K 2 tog, k 1, repeat across row.

 Cut 10 inch piece of yarn and run thru stitches, pulling up tight, then weave side stitches together.  Make 2, weave ribbon in and out the beading row on mittens.

 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.

 

Peppermint Candy Afghan

Peppermint Candy Afghan

 Designed by N.L. Banks 

 

Materials: 

 Elmore-Pisgah Peaches & Crème, 100% cotton, Art. #930HC 

 Color #191 Peppermint - 1 Cone. 

 Color #1 White - 2 1/2 Cones 

 Color #95 Red - 1 1/4 Cones 

 G Hook 

 StitcheStitches: 

Single Crochet=sc;

 Double Double Crochet=dc, 

Treble Crochet (yo 2x) =tr 

Double Treble Crochet (yo 4x)=dtr 

 DIRECTIONS: First Strip: with white, chain 225. 

 Row 1: Sc across row, ch 4, turn. (224 sc) 

 Row 2: Skip 1 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 

 Row 3: Sc in each sc, and dc across row, end, 1 sc in top of turning chain, ch 4, turn. 

 Row 4: *skip sc, treble (YO 2x) in next sc, working behind treble just made, treble in skipped sc, repeat from * across row, end 1 treble in top turning ch, ch 1, turn. 

 Row 5: SC across row, ch 4, turn. (224 sc)

 Row 6: Skip 1 sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 

 Row 7: Sc in each sc, and dc across row, end, 1 sc in top of turning chain. Do not turn. 

 Row 8: (Yo 4x) 13 double treble in end of row 4, slip stitch across to opposite end, (yo 4x) 13 double treble in beginning of row 4, join, ch 1.

Edging 

 Rd. 1: sc around, placing 2 sc in each double treble, join, fasten off 

 Make 8 White strips, 4 red strips, 3 Peppermint strips. Sew together starting with a white, red, white, peppermint, white, red, white, peppermint, etc, ending with a white strip. 

Afghan is made for a double bed, you can make it smaller by using less strips or larger by adding more strips. 

 Every effort has been made to assure that the information is accurate. We cannot be responsible for typographical error, human error, or individual variations in workmanship. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent from Elmore Pisgah.

March 2019 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

March 2019 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

2 Color Knit stitch

Multiples of 2 + 1

Colors  A and B

 good way to use your left over yarn up, and start a stitch sample book.

 Cast on  21 ( 2 x 10 + 1 = 21)

 Row 1: with color A, knit

Row 2: with color A, knit

 Row 3: with color B, knit

 Row 4: with color B, k1, *yo, k2 tog, repeat from * across row.

 Repeat rows 1 to 4 until desired length, end repeat rows 1 and 2.

 Fasten off.

 

 

 

 

Knitted Sports Jacket

Knitted Sports Jacket

This is an old time pattern that was posted on my crochet and knitting list on yahoo many years ago. I hope you like it.  

Sports Jacket # 944 sizes 14 to 16 from

Columbia Knitting Manual Vol. 109, 1947

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia Knitting Worsted (4 ounce skein) 4 Skeins -or- Columbia Heather Knitting Worsted (4 ounce skein) 4 Skeins -or- Columbia Afghan Germantown ( 2 ounce skein) 6 Skeins

Knitting Needles: 1 Pair Standard Size 7-14 inch Gauge: 5 Sts. to 1 inch
1 Composition Crochet Hook Standard Size 2 ~-6 inch

BACK: Cast on 86 Sts.
Row 1- *K.3, P.3, repeat from * 6 times more (42 Sts.), K.2, (starting center point) * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 6 times more (42 Sts.).

Row 2- P.3, K.3 for 42 Sts., P.2 center Sts., K.3, P.3, for 42 Sts.

Row 3- K. 2, * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 5 times more, P.3, (41 Sts.) K.4 center Sts., * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 5 times more, P.3, K.2.

Row 4- P.2, * K.3, P.3, repeat from * 5 times more, K.3, P. 4 center Sts., * K.3, P.3, repeat from * 5 times more, K.3, P.2.

Row 5- Kl, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, Kl.

Row 6- P.l, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.l.

Row 7- (P.3, K3) 7 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 7 times.

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 7 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 7 times.

Row 9- P.2, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.4 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.2.

Row l0- K2, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K4 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K2.

Row ll- P.l, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.l.

Row 12-Kl, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, Kl.
Repeat Pattern from Row 1.

"When work measures 7 1/2 inches from start,
To Shape Armholes: Bind off 6 Sts. at beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then decrease 1 St. each side every other row 4 times (66 Sts. on Needle), being careful to keep Pattern even.

When armhole measures 2 inches (measured straight from bound off Sts, at underarm), work all Sts. in Ribbing of K.I, P.I, for Yoke. When Yoke measures 5 inches,
To Shape Shoulders: Bind off 6 Sts. at beginning of each of the next 4 rows, then 5 Sts. on next 4 rows (22 Sts. bound off on each side), bind off remaining 22 Sts. for back of neck.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 54 Sts.
Row 1- (P.3, K3) 9 times.

Row 2- (P.3, K3) 9 times.

Row 3- KI, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Row 4- P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K.3, P.l.

Row 5- K2, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, Kl.

Row 6- P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 7- (K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 9- P.I, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 10- K.2, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K1.

Row 11-P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K.3, P.l.

Row 12- KI, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Repeat Pattern from Row 1.
When Front measures 7 1/2 inches from start,
Shape Armhole: Bind off 6 Sts. at side edge, then decrease I St. every other row 4 times. When armhole measures 2 inches. work in Ribbing of K.1, P1, for 4 inches for Yoke.

Shape Neck: Bind off 10 Sts. at front edge, then decrease 1 St. every row 12 times, at the same time when armhole measures same as at Back,

Shape Shoulder: Bind off 6 Sts. every other row 2 times. then 5 Sts. every other row 2 times.

LEFT FRONT: Work to correspond with Right Front, working Pattern St. in opposite direction as follows:
Row 1-(K.3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 2-(K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 3- K 2. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K l.

Row 4-P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 5-K.I. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K.2.

Row 6 - P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.l.

Row 7- P.3. K3) 9 times.

Row 8- P.3. K3) 9 times.

Row 9- P.2. (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.l.

Row 10- K.1. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Row 11- P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 12- K.2. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, Kl.

Repeat pattern from Row 1 being careful to keep Pattern even.

Sleeves: Cast on 50 Sts.
Row 1- (K.3. P.3,) 4 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 4 times

Row 2- (P3, K.3) 4 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 4 times

Row 3 – (K2. P.3. K.3) 3 times, P.3, K4 center Sts., (P.3, K3) times, P3. K.2

Row 4 -P.2. (K.3. P.3) 3 times, K.3, P.4 center Sts., (K.3, P3) times. K.3 P.2.

Row 5-. K1. (P.3 ,K3).3 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 3 times. P.3. K.l.

Row 6 - P.l. (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P3) 3 times. K.3. P.l.

Row 7- (P.3, K.3) 4 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 4 times ..

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 4 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 4 times.

Row 9- P.2, (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P4 center Sts., (K.3. P.3) 3 times, K3, P.2.

Row 10- K2, (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K4 center Sts .. (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K2.

Row 11- P.l, (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K 3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.I.

Row 12- Kl, (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3. K3) 3 times, P 3, K1.

Repeat Pattern from Row 1.

Work even for 3 inches, then increase 1 St. each side, then increase 1 St. each side every 6th row 6 times more. Sts. on Needle: 64.

When Sleeve measures 16 1/2 inches, bind off 4 Sts. at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then bind off 2 Sts. each side every other row 2 times. Work even for 3 inches. then decrease 1 St. each side every row 9 times, then bind off 5 Sts. at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then bind off remaining Sts.

Belt: Cast on 20 Sts. Work in Ribbing of K1, P.l for 28 inches. Decrease 1 St. each side every other row 6 times. bind off remaining Sts.

Cuff: Cast on 10 Sts. Work in Ribbing of K1, P.I, for 6 1/2 inches. Bind off.
Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves in place. Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Sew Cuff to Sleeves.

Sew Buckle to straight end of Belt. Sew Belt to Jacket. (Buckle at Left Front) leaving 2 inches of point free to draw through Buckle. Work 1 row of S.C. at front edge and around neck and buckle.
 

February 2019 Stitch of the month Crochet

 

  Half Double Crochet with Ridges

February 2019 Stitch of the month Crochet

                                                           

 

Even amount of stitches + 2

 

For sample chain 22

 

Row 1: insert hook in 3 and 4 ch from chain and hdc 2 tog. * hdc2 tog over next 2 chains. Repeat from * across row, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: Working in back loop, hdc 2 tog in first and 2nd hdc 2 tog. *hdc 2 tog in last stitch and in next hdc, repeat from * across row, end hdc in top of turning chain, ch 2, turn.

 

Repeat row 2 until desired length.

 

 

 

Lace knitting project 2018 Lace Stitch 16

 Lace knitting project 2018  Lace Stitch  16

 

The Feather Stitch

Based on multiples of 7   

 

Row 1: k 3, pm *P 1, P 2 tog, yo, k 1, yo, P 2 tog, P 1 *. Repeat from * to * across row, pm, k 3

 

Row 2: k 3, sm, Purl across row, sm, k3

 

 

Row 3: k 3, sm, Knit across row to next marker, sm, k 3.

 

 

Row 4: k 3, sm, Purl across row, sm, k3.

 

Repeat rows 1 to 4 four times total.

 

knit 6 rows,  remove markers on row 6.