Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Turkish Stitch

This weeks stitch pattern is short, sweet and to the point.  This would make a great spring or summer scarf, or even a shawl or wrap, maybe a beach coverup.

The pattern suggests an extra stitch on each edge for "continuity".  My sample was knit with the suggested extra stitch on each edge; the edges were very sloppy for my taste.  Depending on what you are knitting, you will probably want to add a more substantial border.

YO = Yarn over
K-wise = Insert right needle into next stitch as if to knit, but don't work the stitch, just slip off left needle
PSSO = Pass the slipped stitch over the one just knit

Cast on any even number  (plus desired number of edge stitches, which are not included in the instructions below)

*YO, Slip 1 K-wise, K1, PSSO*

That's it.  You will repeat this for both sides of the fabric.

And here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!

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Shell Lace Edging - Fifth in the Vintage Stitch Series

There was no picture accompanying this stitch pattern, so I was very pleasantly surprised after I had finished the first repeat of it!  This is one of the prettiest stitches I think I have ever seen!  And it is easy to remember too even though it is a 12 Row repeat.  I found this gem of an edging in the NY Daily Tribune for February 29, 1880.  It was submitted by a Mrs. T. H. Corbett.

Cast on 9 stitches

Row 1: Slip 1, K1 [(YO twice, K2tog) 3 times] K1
Row 2: Slip 1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2
Row 3: Slip 1, Knit
Row 4: Slip 1, Knit
Row 5: Slip 1, K1, YO twice, K2tog, K8
Row 6: Slip 1, K9, P1, K2
Row 7: Slip 1, Knit
Row 8: Slip 1, Knit
Row 9: Slip 1, K1, [(YO twice, K2tog) 2 times] K7
Row 10: Slip 1, K8, P1, K2, P1, K2
Row 11: Slip 1, Knit
Row 12: Slip 1, K6 - Pass the first 6 stitches over the stitch just knit, K8

Repeat these twelve Rows for the pattern

Here is a sample I knit on Size 10 Crochet thread with US Size 0 needles.  It is hard to tell in the picture, but obviously the stitches are much smaller with the lighter cotton thread and smaller needles.  It makes a more dainty piece of fabric.  You will see the difference in the video. And here is a video of the Shell Lace Edging.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Cobweb Frill

I have been a long time fan of the Cobweb Frill, however have been too scared to even test it out, let alone use it on a project.  Until now.  I suppose I've been afraid because dropping stitches is involved.  As a knitter, most of the time we do everything we can to keep from dropping stitches. Panic normally ensues when a stitch is dropped, and even worse if that stitch should start to unravel!  It is hard to convince ourselves it is ok to intentionally drop stitches, and let them unravel clear back to the cast on edge.  But fear no more!  This is a beautiful thing, so go ahead and drop those stitches!

Work on a multiple of 3 +1

Ktbl = Knit through the back loop

Part One
Row 1: Ktbl *P2, Ktbl*
Row 2: P1 *Ktbl, K1, P1*

Repeat the above two rows until frill is the desired length.  Be sure to end on Row 2.

Next Row: Ktbl *Drop next stitch from left needle without working it, P1, Ktbl*

Part Two
Row 1: P1 *Ktbl, P1*
Row 2: Ktbl *P1, Ktbl*

Repeat these two rows twice more.  Unravel the dropped stitches do the cast on edge.

If you plan to sew the frill onto an already completed piece, then bind off at this point.  Or, you may simply continue on to knitting your main pattern.  Do keep in mind that 1/3 of the stitches are going to be dropped, so you will need to make sure you account for those stitches when casting on, if you are going to go straight into your main pattern.

If you are comfortable with dropping stitches, you may want to check out Clapotis, by Kate Gilbert.  This fabulous scarf appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Knitty.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!

at 6:35 PM 0 comments Saturday, February 4, 2012

Sandstorm Cable Repeat these 8 Rows for pattern.
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