Patterns : Gift knitting, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2010

Karma Slippers

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:35:11 GMT

Four pairs of slippers in one pattern! Use the base slipper pattern to make a pair for a child or an adult, and use any of the embellishment techniques to turn simple slippers into cute bunny slippers, beaded flower slippers, or fuzzy flower slippers.

Designer Shelley Gerber
Finished Size About 6 (7½, 8¼)" from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit a child under 10 (child 10+ years and women’s U.S. shoe sizes 5–7, women’s U.S. shoe sizes 8–10). Note: Child’s larger size and adult’s smaller size are the same size. Beaded slippers shown in 6" length, fuzzy flower and bunny slippers shown in 7½" length, and beaded flower slippers shown in 8¼" length.
Yarn Main slipper ShibuiKnits Highland Wool Alpaca (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 246 yd [225 m]/250 g): #220 peony (beaded and fuzzy flower slippers) or #229 mulberry (bunny and beaded flower slippers), 1 skein.
Edging for beaded slipper ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #1675 pagoda (orange), 1 skein.
Embellishments Beaded flower ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory (MC), 1 skein, and ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #7495 wasabi (CC), 1 skein.
Fuzzy flower ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #1605 dragonfly (MC) and #7495 wasabi (CC), 1 skein each.
Bunny ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #1765 blossom (MC), 1 skein, and ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #7501 ivory (CC1) and #7495 wasabi (CC2), small amount of each.
Needles Slippers and beaded flower—size 8 (5 mm). Fuzzy flower and bunny—size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle; pins; ¼" elastic (optional); 48" of ⅝" wide ribbon (optional).
Beaded slippers Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; sixteen ½" silk flowers; 16 red crystal beads; sewing needle and matching thread.
Beaded flower 32 champagne-colored crystal beads; 32 ivory pearl beads in assorted sizes; straight pins or head pins; round-nose jewelry-making pliers; jewelry-making wire cutters; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; sewing needle and matching thread.
Fuzzy flower 14 teal crystal beads; sewing needle and matching thread.
Bunny Size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook; stuffing or batting; black and dark pink embroidery floss; sewing needle and green thread; 8 green crystal beads; eight ¾" silk flowers.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.
Beaded flower 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st with MC.
Fuzzy flower 32 sts and 64 rows = 4" in garter st with yarn doubled.
Bunny 30 sts and 64 rows = 4" in garter st with MC.

Package Pillows

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:23:30 GMT

Add a bit of knitted pizzazz to your holiday gifts with a handmade knitted gift tag, or spruce up your holiday tree with an attractive handknit ornament.

Designer Laura Bryant
Finished Size 6 (8, 8)" cube. The first size is the small harlequin box, the 2nd size is the swirl box, and the 3rd size is the plaid box.
Yarn Prism Velvet (100% nylon; 88 yd [79 m]/56 g): MC, 1 (3, 2) skein(s). Prism Galaxy (95% nylon, 5% metallic polyester ribbon; 54 yd [48 m]/56 g): CC, 1 (1, 2) skein(s). Small harlequin box and swirl box: use #111 navy for MC and parrot for CC. Plaid box: Use #109 plum for MC and parrot for CC.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle. Small harlequin box: two 6½" square pieces of 3" foam. Swirl box: three 8½" square pieces of 3" foam. Plaid box: three 8½" square pieces of 3" foam; 80" of ½" fuchsia organdy ribbon.
Gauge 15 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st with MC.

Free-form Ornaments

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:19:55 GMT

Add a bit of knitted pizzazz to your holiday gifts with a handmade knitted gift tag, or spruce up your holiday tree with an attractive handknit ornament.

Designer Anna-Liza Armfield
Finished Size 4" long and 4" wide.
Yarn Naturally Aspire Super Chunky (70% wool, 30% alpaca; 145 yd [133 m]/200 g): #2054 deep blue (MC), 1 skein. Naturally Aran Tweed (95% merino, 5% wool; 101 yd [92 m]/50 g): #86 deep red, 1 skein. Naturally Woodland (77% mohair, 14% acrylic, 5% nylon, 4% polyester; 109 yd [99 m]/50 g): #18 leaf green, 1 skein. See Notes. Naturally Naturelle 10 ply (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100 g): #150 cream, 1 skein.
Yarns distributed by Trendsetter.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Individual needlefelting needles; multi-needle needlefelting tool (optional); needlefelting foam block; tapestry needle; small photographs and/or tagboard for name tags.
Gauge 11 sts and 23 rows = 4" in garter st. Gauge is not critical to this project.

Leafy Embellishments

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:52:10 GMT

Quick and easy knits, these four leaf embellishments make great gift box decorations, or add them to a simple knit headband or clutch purse for a personalized touch.

Designer Julie Turjoman
Finished Size Samples range in size from 3" to 4" in width and 4" to 6" in length, after blocking.
Yarn Mock baby cable and aspen leaves S. Charles Collezione Tinka (100% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/ 50 g): #05 jade, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for one mock baby cable and two aspen leaves; yarn is distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Mock baby cable and yarrow leaves Tahki Savoy (52% silk, 48% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g): #008 olive, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for one mock baby cable and two yarrow leaves.
Ivy leaves Tahki Dove (44% merino, 44% alpaca, 12% nylon; 163 yd [150 m]/50 g): #004 olive, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for two ivy leaves.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) or 7 (4.5 mm), or as required for yarn. Baby cable leaf: 2 double-pointed (dpn) for I-cord stem.
Notions Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge is not critical for this project.

Little Pleated Clutch

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:47:52 GMT

The perfect clutch base to embellish, customize, and make your own. Worked in half linen stitch, this little handbag can be dressed up or down with the right knitted accessories.

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 21" circumference and 5" tall.
Yarn Valley Yarns Colrain (50% merino, 50% Tencel; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): steel, 1 ball.
Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; buckram or craft interfacing.
Gauge 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in half linen st.

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.

Sophia Shrug

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:02:57 GMT

This cute knitted shrug is worked from one side to the other in a lace and garter stitch patterning. The body is worked in garter stitch, with simple lace accents for the collar and skirt.

Designer Betty Monroe
Finished Size Size 26 (27½, 28¾)" wide from cuff to cuff and 28¼ (29½, 33½)" long from top of collar to bottom of back. Shrug shown measures 26".
Yarn Schoppel Wolle IN Silk (75% merino, 25% silk; 219 yd [200 m]/100 g): #3681 purple, 3 (4, 4) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st.

Mousie Katousie

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:54:57 GMT

This adorable mouse puppet is a quick and easy knit to gift to a small child—the perfect simple toy for holiday knitting.

Designer Jil Eaton
Finished Size 8" circumference and 9½" tall.
Yarn Jil Eaton MinnowMerino (100% superwash merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4758 rouge (MC) and #4735 chartreuse (CC), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; two ⅜" buttons for eyes; one ½" button for nose; small amount of black yarn for whiskers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stripe patt.

Edward's Owl

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:51:09 GMT

This furry little owl puppet will be a hoot to make! A simple knitted puppet makes a great knitted gift for holiday gift giving.

Designer Jil Eaton
Finished Size 5¾" wide and 8" tall.
Yarn Jil Eaton MinnowMerino (100% superwash merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4785 orangini (MC) and #4789 pinque (CC), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); two 1¼" buttons for eyes (eyes shown available from www.zecca.net); small amount of green yarn for beak; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st.