Halloween?

This is funny. Maybe next halloween.

From: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATThousefrau.html

Hi-Fi Companions Afghan

From Columbia Minerva Afghan Book 722 as posted on www.freevintagecrochet.com.

Uses worsted weight yarn and a "Boye" Aluminum Crochet Hook "J" (Size 9)

Gauge: 1 Pattern (3 Sts.) to 1 inch
Pattern Stitch: (Multiple of 3 ch. plus 1)

Ch. desired length.

Row 1--With Color 1, 1 S.C. in 2nd Ch from hook, 1 D.C. in next Ch., 1 Tr.C. in next Ch., *1 S.C. in next Ch., 1 D.C. in next Ch., 1 Tr.C in next Ch., repeat from * to end of row, drop yarn but do not break.

Row 2--Draw Color 2 through loop on hook. Ch. 1, *1 S.C. in Tr. C. of previous row, 1 D.C. in next St., 1 Tr. C. in next St. (S.C. of previous row), repeat from * to end of row, drop yarn, but do not break.

Row 3--Draw Color 3 through loop on hook, Ch. 1 and work same as Row 2.

Row 4--Draw Color 1 through loop on hook and work same as Row 2. Repeat Rows 2, 3 and 4 for Pattern.

Dimple Shale Lace Scarf

Dimple Shale Lace Scarf

Directions:
Cast on 53 stitches using a cabled cast-on.

Cabled Cast-On:
Make a slip knot on left hand needle. Slip right hand needle through loop and pull yarn through as if to knit and place new loop on left needle. Put right needle tip between the two stitches on the left needle and pull yarn through as if to knit. Place new loop on left hand needle. Slip right needle tip between last two stitches on the left needle, pull yarn through as if to knit and place new loop on left hand needle. Continue until you have cast on your desired number of stitches.

Row 1: (RS) * K2, P2, K2tog tbl, [K1, yo] six times, K1, K2tog, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2: K1, P1, * K2, P15, K2, P2; rep from * to last 21 sts, K2, P15, K2, P1, K1.
Row 3: * K2, P2, K3tog tbl, K9, K3tog, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 4: K1, P1, * K2, P11, K2, P2; rep from * to last 17 sts, K2, P11, K2, P1, K1.
Repeat the 4-row pattern until you reach desired length ending with Row 3.
Cast off loosely working Row 4.

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Windowpane Crochet Scarf

Windowpane Crochet Scarf



http://www.crochetme.com/issue_1/alt_windowpanes_scarf.html

This is a nice stitch.

http://www.crochetme.com/zen-and-the-art-of-stash-diving

Crochet Flower

From http://www.crochetme.com/irish-oranges. The mesh used for the shawl is also nice and another potentially useful technique to learn.

Mine would not be pink, and I'd use i-cord, not ribbon

But then I am not a cute teenager either...

This is from www.lionbrand.com, which has lots and lots of free patterns. They suggest the "Landscapes" yarn. There are lots of options...

Flapper Cloche

GAUGE:

11 sts + 16 rows = 4 inches [10cm] in Stockinette st (knit every round). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION

SKP: Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over

CLOCHE

Cast on 224 sts. Join being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1 *K2tog; repeat from * around -- 112 sts.

Rnd 2 *K2tog; repeat from * around -- 56 sts.

Rnds 3-10 Knit.

Rnd 11 (Eyelet Rnd) *K1, yo, k2tog, k2, skp, yo, k1; repeat from * around.

Knit until piece measures 7" from beg.

Crown Shaping

Next Rnd *K2tog, k5; repeat from * around -- 48 sts.

Next Rnd (and all alternate rnds) Knit.

Next Rnd *K2tog, k4; repeat from * around -- 40 sts

Continue decreasing 8 sts every other round as set 3 more times -- 16 sts.

Last Rnd K2tog around - 8 sts.

Break yarn leaving a 6 inches tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, pull snugly and secure.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. Lace ribbon through eyelets and tie in decorative bow. Trim ribbon ends at angle.

"Potato Chip" Scarf

"Potato Chip" Scarf

Cast on 200 stitches
Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Knit 2 rows
Repeat these three rows
Knit in front and back of each stitch
Knit 1 row
Bind off loosely

I wonder how this stitch is done

This is the swatch pictured for Noro Silver Thaw yarn on www.herrschners.com.

I don't understand how a stitch like this would be made.It looks much more like weaving than knitting.

Imagine this in black mohair...

I have 18 skeins of vintage black mohair I bought on ebay (about 1080 yards). I am thinking of knitting a sweater shaped like this from it.

Seems that if I got the right size needles so the gauge was correct I could use this pattern. It looks easy enough...


The pattern is at: http://www.knitty.com/issuefall03/PATTrosedale.html

Sock Monkey Hat

The pattern for this great hat is at: http://www.knitty.com/issuesummer06/PATTsockmonkey.html

Useful knitting calculations online (e.g. yardage needed).

This is very useful. Thanks to Judi.

http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/tools/index.html

My cats want me to make this and I agree!

I want to knit (and felt) this. I have some very old yarn that would work perfectly.

This site has the instructions plus lots of pictures of it being used by cats (and more than a few dogs) as it was knitted by various people: http://wendyknits.net/knit/kittybedgallery.htm


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