July 2024 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

July 2024 Stitch of the Month Knit

Pique Rib Stitch

 

Front                                                               Back

multiples 3 + 2

For sample cast on 20 ( 3 x 6 = 18 + 2 = 20)

row 1: * k 2, p 1 * end k 2

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

Row 3: * k 2, p 1 * end k 2

Row 4: knit

repeat these 4 rows for pattern until desired length or until almost square.

Then rows 1 to 3 once and bind off purlwise.

 

 

Beginner's Cabled Scarf Pattern update

Beginner's Cabled Scarf 2003 

@ N.L. Banks

Pattern update

This pattern is for knitters that are learning to do cables. It's a simple pattern with three main rows that are repeated to get the cable. I have found that a U shaped cable needle works best, less likely the stitches will fall off the cable needle. I have also found it much easier to follow the pattern, if you use stitch markers between  groups of stitch patterns. It is also helpful if when counting rows, you count only the pattern rows as you work, that way you will know at row 6, you will need to do the cable to the back, and you will always know where you are in the pattern. 

After row 6, start over again at row 1. You can make the scarf as long as you want, just keep going. If you are knitting a sweater or using a type of pattern that you have to keep track of the rows, then use two row counters, one for the rows, and the other to count pattern stitch rows. The cable is cabled to the back. If you hold it at the front, then it's cabled to the front. 

 I used a 50% Wool and 50% acrylic yarn called Aspen in camel color for the first scarf, detail is shown below. The second scarf in Jiffy is the update pattern pictured above.

You will need:
10 1/2 knitting needles Several balls (3 to 5) of a bulky weight yarn, like Jiffy
1 cable needle Row counter
8 Stitch markers.


The stitches I've used are:
Seeding or Moss stitch       

Purl = P 

Knit = K
Twisted Stitch = TS 

Cable over 6 stitches

Cast on 30 stitches.

Seeding Rows:

Row 1 & 3: k 1, p 1 across row, turn.

Row 2 & 4: p 1, k 1 across row, turn.

Now reset row counter to 0 and start pattern rows.

Rows 1, 3, &  5:

(5 Seeding Stitches at the beginning and end of each side of the scarf) (K1, P1,) twice, K1, place marker, k2, place marker, P 2, place marker, k 3, place marker, P 6 (for the cable), place marker, k3, place marker, P 2, place marker, K 2, place marker, (P 1, K1) twice P 1.  This is the back of the scarf. Slip the markers as you come to them.

Rows 2 & 4

(P 1, K1,) twice,  P3, TS 2 (these two stitches will be the twisted stitch, skip 1 stitch, but DO NOT remove it from the left hand needle, knit the next stitch, but again, do NOT remove it from the left hand needle, now knit the first stitch that you skipped, and remove them from the left needle. This may seem hard at first, but with practice you can do it. In the pattern it will read TS 2) P 3, K6, P 3, TS2, P2, (K1, P1,) twice, K1. 

Now rows 2 & 4 with out the explanation reads:

P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, P2, TS 2, P 3, K6, P 3, TS 2, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K 1.

Row 6

(P1, K1,) twice, P3, TS2, P3, slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold at back of work, K 3 the next 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle, P3, TS2, P2, (K1, P1) twice, K1.

Repeat these 6 rows for pattern until you have it the length you want. Then do 4 more seeding rows. Bind off, weave in the ends of yarn.

This pattern belongs to At My House, You may not use it on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor copied. It is for your personal use only.   

                    

Heather Lavender Hat 2026 update June 28th

 Heather Lavender Hat 2026 update

Heather Heather's hat update  June 28th 2026

Picture below shows how long it's gotten and I have  started the decrease rounds but I really don't like the variegated yarn I picked out because you just can't see the pattering on the first couple of rows. 

I started a new ski hat for my niece Heather, she loves hats. I will be posting as I work this . The ribbing is a new ribbing I made up using different stitches just because I liked them. Below is a picture of the start of it, and I made a chart also.  The chart part does not show up well here. I will be changing colors in the next one I make for this pattern

 

Christmas Card Stuffers

 When I mail out Christmas cards, I like to add a little gift with each one, below are what I am sending out this year. These make nice little ornaments for the tree. The globe ornament is another set from the same company.   I purchased the set from here:

https://www.designsbysick.com/details/candlewickcoaster

June 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

At My House

June 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

Spool Cotton #232, Bedspreads

Wild Irish Rose Bedspread Pattern #6128

 

 

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN" or BEDSPREAD COTTON: Single Size Spread—72 x 108 inches (including fringe)—46 balls of White or Ecru, or 69 balls of any color, Double Size Spread—90 x 108 inches (including fringe)—58 balls of White or Ecru, or 87 balls of any color … Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

GAUGE: Block measures 5 inches square.

FIRST BLOCK … Starting at center, ch 15.   Join with sl st.

1st rnd: Ch 1, 24 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in 1st sc (8 loops).

3rd rnd: In each loop around make sc, half dc, 5 dc, half dc and sc (8 petals). Sl st in 1st sc.

4th rnd: * Ch 5, sc between next 2 petals. Repeat from * around.

5th rnd: In each loop around make sc, half dc, 7 dc, half dc and sc. Sl st in 1st sc.

6th rnd: Repeat 4th rnd, making ch 7 (instead of ch-5).

7th rnd: Repeat 5th rnd, making 9 dc (instead of 7 dc).

8th rnd: * Ch 5, in center st of petal make dc, ch 5 and dc; ch 5, sc between petals, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc in center st of next petal, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc between petals. Repeat from * around.

9th rnd: Sl st in next 5 ch, * in next loop make sc, half dc, 9 dc, half dc and sc; sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc in next loop (between the 2 picots), ch 7, sc in next loop (between the 2 picots), ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in last loop.

10th rnd: Sl st in next 3 sts, * ch 5, in center st of same petal make dc, ch 5 and dc; ch 5, skip 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc between picots of next loop, ch 7, sc in next ch-7 loop, ch 7, sc in next loop (between picots), ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, skip 2 sts of next petal, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th rnd: Sl st in next 5 ch, * in next loop make sc, half dc, 9 dc, half dc and sc; sc in next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc between picots of next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, 7 dc in next sc, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc between picots of next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in last loop. Join.

12th rnd: Sl st in next 3 sts, * ch 5, in center st of petal make dc, ch 5 and dc; ch 5, skip 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc between picots of next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, 7 dc in next sc, sc in center dc of next 7-dc group, 7 dc in next sc, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, skip 2 sts of next petal, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join.

13th rnd: Sl st in next 5 ch, * in next loop make sc, half dc, 9 dc, half dc and sc; sc in next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc between picots of next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, (7 dc in next sc, sc in center dc of next 7-dc group) twice; 7 dc in next sc, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc between picots of next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 2, picot, ch 1, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SECOND BLOCK … Work as for First Block until 12th rnd is completed. 13th rnd: Sl st in next 5 ch, in next loop make sc, half dc, 8 dc, sl st in correspond­ing st of First Block, in same loop of Second Block make dc, half dc and sc; sc in next loop, ch 1, picot, ch 1, sl st in corresponding loop on First Block, ch 1, picot, ch 1, sc between 2 picots of next loop on Second Block, ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop on First Block, ch 3, sc in next loop on Second Block, 4 dc in next sc, sl st in center dc of corresponding dc-group on First Block, 3 dc in same place on Second Block as last 4 dc were made, sc in next loop, complete as for First Block, joining next 2 dc-groups and the following 2 loops to corresponding, parts of First Block as before and joining the 1st dc of corner group to corresponding st of First Block.

For Single Size Spread make 13 rows of 20 Blocks. For Double Size Spread make 17 rows of 20 Blocks. Make a row of ch-7 loops around outer edges.

 

 

June 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

June 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 Puff Stitch

  

Notes: 

Puff Stitch = PS

* yo, insert in stitch and pull up loop, * repeat from * to * twice more, yo, pull through 7 loops on hook, ch 1 to close puff stitch.

Make a chain length in multiples of 4 + 2

For sample chain 22 (4 x 5 = 20 + 2 = 22)

Row 1: (right side of work) 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, 1sc in base of ch1, * ps in next sc, 1sc in next sc, * repeat from * to * to end. Turn.

Row 3: ch 1, 1sc in each ps and sc to end. Turn.

Row 4: ch 1, 1sc in next 2 stitches, * ps in next sc, 1sc in next sc, * repeat from * to * to last sc, work 1sc in sc. Turn.

Row 5 : ch 1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each ps and sc to end. Turn.

Rpt 2nd to 5th Rows for desired length.

 

 

 

 

I needed some special birthday gifts

 I needed some special birthday gifts, so I made these up. Free standing lace designs but with material back ground and framed