Friday, July 30, 2010

Super Chunky Mitten Pattern

I have perfected my new chunky mitten pattern! This is made in Women’s Size Medium. Here it goes…

Materials Needed:

· 8mm straight knitting needles
· Super Chunky Yarn (I used Wool-Ease Thick & Quick)
· Stitch holder
· Blunt-end darning needle

 










Instructions:

Cast on 22 sts, work in K1 P1 ribbing for 12 rows.

Row 13 (Right Side) K2, *M1, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, M1, K3 (29 sts)

Rows 14 to 20 Work in St st.

Row 21 K9, M1, K9, M1, Knit to end

Row 22 P9, M1, P11, M1, Purl to end

Row 23 K11, Place 10 sts on a holder, Knit to end

Rows 24 to 34 Work in St st. (for a longer mitten add more rows here)

Row 35 *K2tog, K3; rep from * to end

Row 36 Purl across

Row 37 *K2tog, K2; rep from * to end

Break yarn, thread through darning needle and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight, fasten off. Sew side seam.

Thumb: Pick up the 10 sts from holder, work in St st for 5 rows (for a longer thumb add more rows here, no more than 2-3 though). Next row, *K2tog, rep from * to end (5 sts).

Break yarn, thread through darning needle and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight, fasten off. Sew seam and weave in ends.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Grey Cabled Scarf

Hey Everyone, I have been working on this new scarf lately. And it's a bit funny, because everyone is like, 'Why are you knitting a scarf in the summer?'. Haha, well, I am trying to build up my stash of winter stuff, before winter actually arrives, and living in Canada, that can be anytime between now and September. Plus, I participate every November in a local Craft Bazaar and sell my handmade items live. I would like to have more than 6 items to sell this year. lol

So here are pictures of my grey cabled scarf: It's turning out so beautiful!! I want to make one in every colour now.