The Valentine's Day Sweater Grows

I am still knitting around and around. More news when I get to the sleeves!

Valentine's Day Sweater

VHi Everybody!
I had this wonderful Lorna's Laces Gree Line left over and it just called out to me Valentin's Day
Sweater. But I also wanted to make this into a class, were people who have always wanted to
make a sweater, really can do a very chick sweater.
This sweater is from Knitting Pure and Simple , and you will learn about how to fit a sweater,
put short rows where the are needed and to feel really on top of things.

More knitting tomorrow...

Class by the way is on March 6, 13, and 20th.
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Balaclava for Kids

This balaclava is sized for kids, and helps keep the chill off their neck, ears, and head.

Designed by: Melynda Pomeroy

Materials

16” circular US 7 needles

Approximately 110 yards worsted weight yarn

Stitch Marker

Tapestry needle

Instructions

Cast on 72 stitches and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Mark the beginning of round.

Knit 2, purl 2 around, then continue this rib pattern until work measures 6”

Face Opening:

Round 1: Maintain rib for 24 stitches, then bind off 24 stitches, rib the remaining 24 stitches.

Round 2: Maintain rib for 24 stitches, cast on 24 stitches, rib remaining 24 stitches.

Maintain established rib (ribbing the newly cast on stitches above the face opening as well) for 3-3½” or as long as needed to fit the intended wearer.

Decrease:

Knit 7, knit 2 together around

Knit 6, Knit 2 together around

Continue in this manner, knitting one less stitch before the decrease every round. When you have 6 stitches remaining, break yarn and pull through live stitches.

Weave in ends.

Ribbed Brim Baby Hat

This simple baby hat is perfect to keep the little ones in your life warm

this winter. It knits up quickly in DK weight yarn, and can easily be adjusted to work with other weights of yarn, or for larger or smaller heads.

Designed by: Anne Martin

Materials:

US 6 16” circular needle

1 skein DK weight yarn (150 yds or so)

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Instructions:

Cast on 80 stitches and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Mark beginning of round.

Work in a Knit 2, Purl 2 rib for 2.5”

Switch to stockinette stitch and knit for another 3”. Hat should measure approximately 5.5” from cast on.

Decreases:

Round 1: Knit 8, K2tog

Round 2 (and every even numbered round): Knit

Round 3: Knit 7, K2tog

Round 5: Knit 6, K2tog

Continue in this manner, knitting one less stitch before the K2tog, until only 8 stitches remain.

Cut yarn and thread through stitches.

Weave in ends.

Notes:

Gauge is not critical for this hat. If you would like it larger or smaller, use a heavier or lighter weight yarn and appropriate needles. Alternatively, you can add or subtract stitches in multiples of 10.

Ripple Crochet Scarf

It's been a while since a Klose Knit blog post, so we thought we'd break the silence to share this wonderful crochet scarf pattern with you! Crochet is the hot thing this summer, and we're really excited to have some new patterns in the shop. This one was written by our own Edda, and once again she has done great work!

Ripple Crochet Scarf

Materials:
Heavier sock weight yarn, approx. 250 yards
G-hook

Abbreviations:
ch- chain
dc- double crochet
dc3tog- 3 double crochet decrease
yo- yarn over hook

Special stitch-
dc3tog- to work a dc3tog, yo and insert the hook into next stitch, yo and draw a loop through, yo and draw through the first two looks on the hook, then do the same in each of the next two stitches. You now have 4 loops on the hook. Yo and draw a loop through all 4 loops on the hook.

Instructions:
Chain 36
Foundation Row:
Work one double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, make one dc in each of the next 3 chains, *dc3tog in the next three chains, dc in each of the next 3 chains, 3 dc in the next chain, dc in each of the next 3 chains*
Repeat once more between *, then do a dc3tog and a dc in each of the net 5 chains. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 1
From now on work in the back loop of each dc.
Work 1 dc in the next 4 dc, *dc3tog in the next 3 dc, dc in each of the next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in each of the next 3 dc*. Repeat once more, then do a dc3tog in the next three double crochet stitches, dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in to the turning chain. Repeat this row until the end of the scarf, or until you run out of yarn.

Hint: Make sure you have chan 3 and 4dc at the beginning of each row and 5 dc at the end

Mohair Madness Cowl

Hannele's Mohair Madness Cowl and Headwarmer

This cowl is extra warm and just right for temperatures in the 20s.
Better even, it can be made with just 2 hours to spare. It is excellent
tube knitting while you watch a good DVD. The pattern comes
from Hannele, who came to visit from Finland. Believe me, she
knows cold! Both of us fell in love with the Mohair possibilities and just
tried yarns and patterns, the best so far is the cowl which is just a lightweight dream.

Mohair Madness Cowl

Materials:
1 skein of Mohair yarn
( Ours was made with Drifting Gardens from Plymouth, but any bulky weight mohair yarn will work.)
Size US11, 16 inch circular needle
2 hours of your time

Instructions:
Cast on 53 stitches, join in the round (careful not to twist!) and work in garter stitch (knit one round, purl one round) to the end of the ball. Leave enough yarn to cast off loosely. Weave in ends.

Voila! A beautiful one of a kind cowl!

Shawl Cowl

I am happy to report that while playing with my Cascade Lana Grande, I created this beautiful Shawl Cowl. I think shawl collars are so very flattering and after bending the fabric a bit the cowl emerged. I added two simple Plymouth wooden buttons and attached them with i-cord loops.
Voila - it was done. A very simple and good looking cowl. I am ready for the winter.

Here is the Shawl Cowl pattern:

Materials:
Take two skeins of Cascade Lana Grande or Rowan Big Wool or Rowan Drift
Size US 15 needle (straight or circular as you please)

Cast on 26 stitches and knit in garter Stitch for 60 ridges or 120 rows
(it takes almost two balls)
(27" long and 11" wide)
Fold one edge over so that 3.5" overlaps to create the shawl collar look.
Sew on two buttons 1.75" from each edge.
Create two I-cord loops about 3" long (make larger loops if you are using larger buttons). On the end opposite the buttons, attach the loops on the long end 1.75" and 3.5" from the corner. These loops will be attached on the side that is not folded down to create the collar.
Voila, your Shawl Cowl is done! Great last minute knitted gift!

(Need help with I-Cord? Check out this video!)