Friday, September 1, 2023

September 2021 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

 September 2021 Stitch of the Month Crochet 

 

Multiples of 3, for Afghan chain 15, chain dishcloth, chain 27.

Row 1, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across , ch 3, turn.

Row 2  1 dc in next  sc, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

Row 3  1 sc in each dc, and in each ch-1 space across, end 1 sc  in top of turning ch, chain 3, turn.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 for pattern. 9 rows for afghan and until square

for dishcloth. (you will have for afghan square 4 rows of dc)

 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Pretty Pink Scarf January 2015 Pattern of the month Knit

At My House
January 2015 Pattern of the month Knit
Pretty Pink Scarf @2012 by N Banks



Materials:
Size 10 knitting needles
1 ball Bernat Satin Sport Weight yarn in Rose Rose
1 ball Lion brand Fancy Fur in Pretty in Pink
1 row counter

With the sport and fur held together cast on 26 stitches.

Rows 1 to 7 knit.  After row 7 fasten off the fancy fur, and continue  with just the Sport weight.

Rows 1 and 2: Knit.



Row 3: K6, *[yo] 2 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 4 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 2 times, k6; rep from *.

Row 4: *K6, drop 2 yo off left needle, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 4 yo, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 2 yo; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.

Rows 5 and 6: Knit.

Row 7: K1, *[yo] 2 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 4 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 2 times, k6; rep from *, ending last rep k1 instead of k6.

Row 8: K1, *drop 2 yo off left needle, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 4 yo, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 2 yo, k6; rep from *, ending last rep k1 instead of k6.

Rep Rows 1-8 until you have completed  23 repeats of the pattern. (count the open lace work from the side).

Now repeat rows 1 and 2.

Attach the 7 the fancy fur and with both yarns knit 7 rows. Bind off, weave in the yarn ends.

See November 2014 for Stitch of the month.

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.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Pink Eyelet Lace Scarf July 2013 Pattern of the Month


At My House
Pink Eyelet Lace Scarf
By N Banks

July  2013 Pattern of the Month ~Knit

Materials:
       5 oz/ 140 gr/275 yd skein;, any color,
       1 skein eyelash yarn,  
        two markers.
   Size 11 knitting needles







Cast on 23

Using both yarns together, set up row:  k3, pm, k 17, pm, k3 and  knit total of 6 row, drop eyelash, and start pattern:


Row 1 (RS):  K3,   P 2, *YO, k 1, yo, p 2; rep from * across to last marker, k3

Row 2: k3, (edge stitch) K 2, * p 3, k 2: rep from * across to last marker, k3

Row 3: k3, (edge stitch) P 2, * k 3, p 2; rep from * across to last marker, k3

Row 4: k3, (edge stitch) K 2, * p3 tog, k 2; rep from * across to last marker, k3.

Knit 16 rows of pattern.

Knit 6 rows with both yarns.

Knit 12 rows of pattern.

Knit 6 rows with both yarns.

Knit 16 rows of pattern.

Knit 6 rows with both yarns, bind off.

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.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Expression Scarf

 Expression Scarf
@2020 by N Banks


The Scarf has lace stitches,  twisted stitches and a center cable. Not a beginner pattern, but not really hard to knit. Just knit and purls with yarn overs. Several stitches used are explain below. The Scarf is appox. 60 inches long and 8 inches wide. The yarn used is very very soft.

Please read the notes before starting scarf.





Materials: 
1 row counter   
8 Stitch markers     
size 8 knitting needles 
Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk DK in Champagne   1 1/2  skeins


Notes: 
PM = place markers
SM  = slip markers as you come to them

Twisted Stitch 2:  TS 2
skip 1 stitch, but DO NOT remove it from the left hand needle, knit the next stitch, the new loop is on the right hand needle, now knit the first stitch that you skipped, it is now on the right hand needle and just let the two stitches on the left hand needle drop., This is done every front row. The back side of the stitch is purled. 

Cable over 6:  C6
slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold at front of work, K 3, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. The back side of the cable is purled.

Cast on 42 stitches.     

knit 3 rows.
   

Now begin scarf pattern 
row 1:  k 3 , PM, p 2, PM , TS 2, PM , p2, k 2 tog, (k1 yo) twice, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2, PM,  C6 , PM,  p2, k2tog, (k1 yo) twice, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2, PM, TS 2, PM,  p 2, PM, k 3

Row 2: k 3 , sm, k 2, sm, p 2 , sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2 , sm, P 6, sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2, sm, p 2, sm , k2, sm, k 3

Row 3: k 3, sm , p 2, sm, TS 2, sm,  p2, k 2 tog. Yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2 sm,  k 6, sm,  p2, k 2 tog. Yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2,  sm, TS 2, sm,  p 2, sm, k 3

Row 4:  k 3, sm, k 2, sm, p 2 , sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2 , sm, P 6, sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2, sm, p 2, sm , k2, sm, k 3

Row 5: k 3, sm, p 2, sm, TS 2, sm, p2, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k 1, k 2 tog. Yo, k1, p2, sm, C6 , sm,  p2, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k 1, k2 tog. Yo, k1, p2 , sm, TS 2, sm, p 2, sm, k 3

Row 6;  k 3, sm, k 2, sm, p 2 , sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2 , sm, P 6, sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2, sm, p 2, sm , k2, sm, k 3

Row 7: k 3, sm, p 2, sm, TS 2, sm, p2, k2tog, (k1 yo) twice, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2, sm,  k 6, sm,  p2, k2tog, (k1 yo) twice, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, p 2, sm, TS 2, sm,  p 2, sm, k 3  

Row 8:  k 3, sm, k 2, sm, p 2 , sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2 , sm, P 6, sm,  k2, p 7,  k 2, sm, p 2, sm , k2, sm, k 3

Repeat rows 1 to 8 forty (40)  times then repeat row 1 once.

Knit 3 rows. Bind off, weave in the yarn ends. Block.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.



Sunday, August 13, 2023

August 2021 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

August 2021 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Dish Soap Bottle Cover

Designed by Teresa Misale, Feb. 2012           

   


This can also be used as a wine bottle bag.

Materials:  Bernat cotton (I used a matte turquoise)

Hook:  5.00 mm

Stitches:  chain, single crochet, double crochet

Pattern:

1.     Ch 25, sc in 2nd st from hook and ea st to end, 3 sc in last st, sc in ea st of other side of foundation row, 3 sc in first stitch. Ch 1. Do not join with sl st.

2.     Sc in ea st to end, 3 sc in end st; sc down other side in ea st, 3 sc in first sc. Ch 2. Do not join with sl st.

3.     Dc in st totally around, DO NOT JOIN, until “bottle” is 10 inches tall.

4.     Dc in nx st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in nx), rep around, DO NOT JOIN WITH SL ST.

5.     Dc in EACH st for 2 rounds, sl st to last st and fasten off.

Chain Ribbon:  you may substitute this for regular ribbon OR, ch 70, fasten off.  Be sure to tie ends in a knot so stitches don't fall away.

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.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Angela's Scarf July 2014 Pattern of the Month Knit


At My House


July 2014 Pattern of the Month Knit

Angela's Scarf @2012 by N. Banks


I would like to thank Angela Easter for the Patons Coast yarn.














Materials:

1 Pair size 11 knitting needles

1 ball Bernat So-Soft in blue

1 ball Patons Coast in light blue

2 markers

1 row counter

Note: for help with this stitch, see January 2014 stitch of the month.

 
Cast on 32

With the Coast in light blue, Knit 5, place marker, knit 22, place marker, Knit 5

Rows 2 to 8 Knit, slipping markers as you come to them. Change to the Bernat So Soft after row 8.

Now start pattern:

Row 1: K5,  P2, * keeping the yarn in front of work, slip 1 purl wise, then taking the yarn over the needle, (hold your figure on the yo after the slipped stitch) K2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the yarn over and the 2 knitted tog,  yarn over twice, P2, repeat from *, end K 5.

Row 2:  K 5 slip marker *K 2, P 3, repeat from * across row. End k 5

Row 3: k 5, *P2, K 3, repeat from * across row, end k 5

Row 4: k 5, slip marker, *K 2, P 3, repeat from * across row, end k 5.

Repeat these 4 rows until you have a couple yards left. Then do row 1. Fasten off the So-Soft and attach the Coast in light blue. Knit 8 rows. Bind off; weave in the ends of yarn.

 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.

 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

August 2021 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

August 2021 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

multiples of 4 + 1

For sample cast on 21 

( 4 x 5 = 20 + 1 = 21 )

Row 1:   Knit

Row 2: K 1, * p 3 together, keep on left hand needle, yo ( bring yarn over needle to the back and then under needle) , p 3 together, k 1, * repeat from * to * across row.

Row 3:  Knit


Row 4: K 1, P 1, K 1, * p 3 together, keep on left hand needle, yo, p 3 tog, k 1, * Repeat from * to * across row, end last repeat with  P 1, K 1.

Repeat rows 1 to 4 four times or until desired length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My old paintings

 One of the other things I like to do is paint, this one is a  very old one