Patterns : gifts

I-Cord Headband

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:15:47 GMT

Whip up an easy i-cord headband and then add your own embellishments for a simple customized accessory.

Designer Hana Jason
Finished Size 17" circumference, relaxed; stretches to fit most adults.
Yarn Cascade Fixation (98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g): #8990 black, 1 ball.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary. Notions Smooth waste yarn in contrasting color; tapestry needle.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge is not critical for this project.

Anouschka Scarf

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:18:24 GMT

Convertible scarf with simple eyelet patterning and brioche stitch. Pull the balloon-shaped section all the way out for a fun scarf, or cinch it tight for a comfy cowl.

Designer Mel Clark
Finished Size 14¼" circumference at widest point and 59" long.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,143 m]/113 g): butterscotch, 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 37 sts and 44 rows = 4" in balloon patt; 36 sts and 56 rows = 4" in brioche st.

Sunburts Throw

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:54:38 GMT

An intermediate afghan is worked in the round from the center out. The cables grow with the number of stitches as you increase outwards. This project can be used as a baby blanket, or by leaving a hole at center, a holiday tree skirt. 36" diameter.

Designer Daniel Yuhas
Finished Size 36" diameter.
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Worsted (100% superwash wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g): #SW193 wild honey, 7 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), 24" and 60" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Everyday Jar Covers

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:05:05 GMT

Knitted and embroidered jar cozies feature colorwork in three motifs—leaves, stones, and flowers. Use these cozies to cover recycled jam jars, tea bottles, and more.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size Stones Pattern: 10½" circumference and 5" tall; Leaves Pattern: 9" circumference and 9" tall; Flower Pattern: 10¾" circumference and 7½" tall.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [200 m]/50 g): #38 teak (A), #14 woodsmoke (B), #8 hemlock (C), #7 tundra (D), and #40 topaz (E), 1 skein each will make several covers, depending on size. Harrisville Designs Orchid (25% mohair, 70% wool, 5% cashmere; 240 yd [221 m]/100 g): #243 juniper (F), #249 golden curry (G), and #252 aztec red (H), small amount each for embroidery.
Needles Size 3 (3.25mm): straight. Size 2 (3 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" in St st and charted patt.

Soft Porcelain Bowls

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:13 GMT

Three felted bowls are covered with lace that's needlefelted in place. Try wrapping a band of lace knitting around your knitted bowl, or stretching a lace bowl over the bottom of a knitted bowl. Great gift, quick knitting, home décor.

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 16 (20, 22½)" circumference before felting; 14 (17, 21)" circumference and 3¼ (3½, 4¼)" high after felting.
Yarn Cascade Chunky 128 (100% wool; 128 yd [118 m]/100 g): #8012 doeskin heather, #3741 aubergine, and #8267 forest green, 1 skein each. 1 skein will make two bowls—1 large and 1 small or 2 medium. Cascade Lana D’Oro (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 219 yd [201 m]/100 g): #1074 light green and #1030 ecru, about 40 yd each; #1076 dark green, about 15 yd.
Needles Bowls—size 13 (9 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Lace trim—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• wool wash;
• blocking pins;
• ruler;
• felting needle (38 gauge);
• foam felting block.
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in St st with Chunky 128 yarn on larger needles; 9 sts and 13¼ rows = 2" in chevron lace patt with Lana D’Oro; 14¾ sts and 22 rows = 4" in vine lace patt; 4 sts and 4½ rows = 1" in eyelet lace patt.

Suede Slippers

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:38:44 GMT

Slippers in five sizes, for adults and kids. Worked at a firm gauge, the slippers take shape with short-rows at toe and heel. A provisional cast-on is worked on the sole side of the toe, then the toe is shaped, then the sole is worked flat to the heel.

Designer Lisa S. Rowe
Finished Size 5½ (6½, 7½, 8½, 9½)" foot circumference and 5½ (7, 8, 9, 10)" long from toe to heel, to fit child’s small (child’s medium, woman’s medium, woman’s large, woman’s extra-large). Slippers shown in sizes 5½" and 8½" (circumference).
Yarn Berroco Suede (100% nylon; 120 yd [111 m]/50 g): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s). Child’s: #3775 sangria (purple). Woman’s: #3735 clint (dark taupe).
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook;
• 1 yd smooth waste yarn;
• tapestry needle;
• rubber band or small point protectors (optional).
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st.

Pattern correction:

p. 89 under Foot

after Row 10, the first row after "All sizes" should read:

Next row: (RS) Yo as usual, k19(21, 23, 27, 29), turn.

AND

p. 89 under Sole, the first row (inc row) should read:

Next row: (RS) K1, lifted inc right slant (see Glossary), knit to last st, lifted inc left slant, k1—20 (22, 24, 28, 30) sts.

Bit of Color Corsage

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:32:24 GMT

Knitted flower corsage with leaves and beaded center. Use up stash yarns in this fun accessory.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size About 5½" in diameter.
Yarn Lion Brand Lion Wool (100% wool; 158 yd [144 m]/85 g): #123 sage, #102 ranch red, and #171 fern, 1 ball each. Lion Brand LB Collection Cashmere (100% cashmere; 82 yd [75 m]/25 g): #134 terracotta, 1 ball.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn).
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• 3 glass beads;
• sewing thread and needle;
• 1½" bar pin.
Gauge is not critical for this project.

Domino Knitting Potholder

Knitting Daily — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Designer: Vivian Høxbro
Published: September 3, 2008
Technique: Domino Knitting, Mitered Squares

The download for this item expired 9/17/08 You can purchase the book Domino Knitting from Interweave

16 small, single color squares are knitted together outwards from the center and then edged all-around with I-cord. The potholder is made of 4 identical blocks of 4 squares each.

Finished Size: 7 ¾" (19.5 cm) by 7 ¾" (19.5 cm) with border.

Yarn: DK (#3 Light) cotton yarn. Colors: Curry, Sun yellow, rose, tomato and old rose

Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm). 8" or 9"; 2 dpn 6 (4 mm) for the border. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

The download for this item expired 9/17/08 You can purchase the book Domino Knitting from Interweave