Christmas Knitting

Today marks the beginning of the holiday season for me.  All of my focus is now zeroed in on knitted gifts if I'm ever going to make the deadlines I've set for myself.  Here's a couple things I'll be working on the coming weeks:

 

Shawl Collar Cowl by Purl Soho

This cowl was love at first sight!  I knew exactly which family member would be the recipient and I can't wait to start it.  Best of all....it's a FREE pattern!

 

 

Chic Cowl by Lauren Riker

I've actually made 2 of these already.  I just love this pattern!  The cable columns keep it interesting and the yarn is so fun!  Red Heart Boutique Changes is what the pattern calls for -- I've used the grey and the blue already.  The last time I was at Michael's I discovered Red Heart Boutique Magical.  Basically the same thing, just with color changes as well as texture changes.  This is another free pattern.

 

 

Yellow Brick Road by Mona Schmidt

This cowl is as versatile as it is functional.  I may have to make one for myself after all is said and done!  =)

 

 

Mediumweight Pullover by Hannah Fettig

This one might get a little tricky.  The intended recipient has no idea that I'm making her a sweater, even though she has requested one for just shy of a year now.  I'm relying on stealth elves to get me the measurements I need...cross your fingers for me!

 

Green Apple by Monika Sirna
Last but certainly not least is this cute little dress for my Loreli.  She's such a girly girl and is devasted that dress season is over.  I thought this would cheer her up plus it was just too cute to resist.

My list is lofty and ambitious but I'm fairly confident that I'll get it done.

What's on your holiday knitting to-do list?



2013 Dishcloth

Knitters, grab your needles!

The highly requested 2013 cloth is here, just in time for the holidays!  Happy knitting everyone!  =)

2013 Dishcloth

 

Supplies:

1 Skein Lily Sugar n Cream yarn

US #3/3.25mm needles

Yarn needle

(Finished size approximately 8-1/2" x 7-1/2")

Instructions:

Cast on 43 sts

 

Row 1 (and all odd rows): K

Row 2: K

Row 4: K

Row 6: K

Row 8: K

Row 10: K

Row 12: K

Row 14: K9, P25, K9

Row 16: K8, P27, K8

Row 18: K7, P29, K7

Row 20: K6, P31, K6

Row 22: K5, P33, K5

Row 24: K4, P3, K7, P3, K3, P3, K6, P3, K3, P4, K4

Row 26: K3, P4, K7, P2, K5, P2, K6, P2, K5, P4, K3

Row 28: K3, P4, K3, P5, K3, P1, K3, P3, K2, P3, K3, P1, K3, P3, K3

Row 30: K3, P6, K2, P4, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K3

Row 32: K3, P7, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P8, K2, P3, K3

Row 34: K3, P8, K2, P2, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P6, K3, P4, K3

Row 36: K3, P9, K2, P1, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P6, K3, P4, K3

Row 38: K3, P4, K2, P3, K2, P1, K2, P3, K2, P3, K2, P8, K2, P3, K3

Row 40: K3, P4, K2, P3, K2, P1, K2, P3, K2, P1, K4, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K3

Row 42: K3, P4, K3, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K4, P3, K3, P1, K3, P3, K3

Row 44: K3, P5, K5, P3, K5, P3, K3, P4, K5, P4, K3

Row 46: K4, P5, K3, P5, K3, P5, K2, P5, K3, P4, K4

Row 48: K5, P33, K5

Row 50: K6, P31, K6

Row 52: K7, P29, K7

Row 54: K8, P27, K8

Row 56: K9, P25, K9

Row 58: K

Row 60: K

Row 62: K

Row 64: K

Row 66: K

Row 68: K

Bind off. Weave in ends and block.

 

FALL Dishcloth

This past weekend we had a true taste of autumn.  Temps in the 40's, brisk winds and apple cider to warm us up while we hunted for the perfect pumpkins!

We're really lucky to have a great farm only a few miles away, Basse's.  They have pick your own strawberries and raspberries in the summer and when fall comes they have an amazing Pumpkin Fest with tons of activities for the kids, a huge selection of pumpkins, hay rides, a haunted house, corn maze, apple cider, caramel apples and much much more.  Did I mention the Pumpkin Blaster?  Lots of fun for adults too!

Anyway, it's been awhile since I've posted a free dishcloth (or any dishcloth!), so here is an appropriate cloth for the season.  The "A" in FALL is replaced by a leaf.  Knit this up in wine, gold or forest green for a festive look.  Enjoy, everyone!

FALL Dishcloth

Supplies:

1 Skein Lily Sugar n Cream yarn

US #3/3.25mm needles

Yarn needle

(Finished size approximately 8-1/2" x 7-1/2")

Instructions:

Cast on 43 sts

Row 1 (and all odd rows): K

Row 2: K

Row 4: K

Row 6: K

Row 8: K

Row 10: K

Row 12: K

Row 14: K9, P25, K9

Row 16: K8, P27, K8

Row 18: K7, P29, K7

Row 20: K6, P31, K6

Row 22: K5, P33, K5

Row 24: K4, P13, K1, P21, K4

Row 26: K3, P2, K2, P10, K1, P6, K6, P2, K6, P2, K3

Row 28: K3, P2, K2, P7, K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, P3, K6, P2, K6, P2, K3

Row 30: K3, P2, K2, P6, K9, P2, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 32: K3, P2, K2, P5, K11, P1, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 34: K3, P2, K4, P3, K11, P1, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 36: K3, P2, K4, P5, K7, P3, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 38: K3, P2, K2, P6, K9, P2, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 40: K3, P2, K2, P5, K11, P1, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 42: K3, P2, K6, P2, K9, P2, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 44: K3, P2, K6, P3, K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, P3, K2, P6, K2, P6, K3

Row 46: K4, P12, K3, P20, K4

Row 48: K5, P12, K1, P20, K5

Row 50: K6, P31, K6

Row 52: K7, P29, K7

Row 54: K8, P27, K8

Row 56: K9, P25, K9

Row 58: K

Row 60: K

Row 62: K

Row 64: K

Row 66: K

Row 68: K

Bind off.

Weave in ends and block, pushing down on stockinette stitches and leaving the purl stitches so they "pop".

Caribou Trails Turtleneck -- Sweater #9

I L.O.V.E. turtlenecks.  Its a serious kind of love affair.  But whenever I looked on Ravelry for a pattern, I just couldn't find what I was looking for.  I wanted something thick and warm but with a little extra "something".  Caribou Trails is what I came up with!

Caribou Trails is a top down turtleneck sweater with a twist…literally! A single cable runs down both sides of this sweater for a flattering look. A comfy, cozy fall & winter staple, this knits up quickly using bulky yarn.

Finished Measurements:

Chest: 30 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49) inches
Length: 22.5 (23, 23, 23.5, 23.5, 24) inches
Sleeve Length: 19.5 (20, 20, 20.5, 20.5, 21) inches
Upper Arm: 11 (11.75, 12, 13, 14, 15) inches

Supplies:

Wool of the Andes Bulky Yarn - 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins OR 750 (825, 950, 1070, 1200, 1350) yards of bulky weight yarn
US10/6.0mm circular needles
US10/6.0mm double pointed needles
Cable Needle
Stitch Markers
Waste Yarn
Yarn Needle

This pattern is available to purchase as a PDF file for $5.00. This pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry, but please note that you do not need an account to purchase it. Just click on the link below and it will take you directly to Paypal.

 

 

First Frost -- A Cable Hat

 

I recently used Loops & Threads Cozy Wool for a couple projects and totally fell in love with that yarn!  It really is cozy, warm and squishy so of course I wanted to design something with it.

 

 

 

I'm really loving cables lately.  I'm not sure what it is about them, but I can't get enough!  This is a great one for a hat -- easy yet intriguing and definitely warm. 

 

 

 

So here is First Frost...a super bulky cable hat that will keep you cozy on those frosty mornings that nip at your nose and ears.

 

It is available in 4 sizes: Baby/Toddler, Child, Adult S/M and Adult L/XL.

 

To Fit: 17-18", 19-20", 21-22" and 23-24"

 

Finished Measurements:

 

Circumference: 16", 18", 20" and 22"

 

Height: 6", 7", 9" and 9"

 

This pattern is available to purchase as a PDF file for $3.00. This pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry, but please note that you do not need an account to purchase it. Just click on the link below and it will take you directly to Paypal.