Patterns : Gift knitting, Colorwork

La Fleur Clutch

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:23 GMT

La Fleur Clutch
Amy Miller
Finished Size About 6" wide and 4" tall, excluding frame closure.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/2 1⁄4 oz [65 g]): #314 gravel (MC), #308 mallard (CC1), and #306 squash (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 6" × 21⁄2" clutch purse frame; sewing needle and thread; 1⁄4 yd lining fabric.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Add ladylike flair to your outfit with this sweet clutch. Features a fabric lining and a kicky flower motif worked in intarsia.

Cha Cha Scarf

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:13:05 GMT

A ruffled scarf worked in diagonal garter stitch. A boxy novelty yarn creates a dense, yet light, fabric for a fun accessory.

Designer Barry Klein
Finished Size 5" wide and 58" long.
Yarn Trendsetter Cha Cha (47% acrylic, 47% wool, 6% nylon; 65 yd [59 m]/100 g): #08 charcoal (A) and #652 camel (B), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Thread in matching color; sewing needle.
Gauge About 16 sts and 8 rows = 4" in diagonal garter st. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Falling Leaves Scarf

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:06:55 GMT

This fun fringed scarf worked in garter stitch is sure to make a perfect gift to knit.

Designer Victoria Zygas
Finished Size About 5¾" wide from fold to edge of bottom layer of feathers and 62" long.
Yarn Jojoland Baritone (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #525 (MC), 5 skeins. Jojoland Rhythm (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #M01 (CC), 2 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 60" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tightly fitting point protector; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.

Holly Berry Stocking

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:56 GMT

A wonderful holiday keepsake stocking is the perfect gift. Knit in the round using colorwork charts, this stocking is sure to hang by the chimney for years to come.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.