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Saturday, November 27, 2010

avaElongated Hat - Free Knitting Pattern

When I created the avaElongated Scarf a few weeks ago I immediately started making plans for a companion hat. This stitch pattern is elegant and easy to work up so it is a total win. In fact, the pattern would be a perfect way for new knitter's to venture into the world of eyelet/lace patterns. The avaElongated Hat has a beautiful seed stitch brim and a slight medium slouch. I will be creating beanie and tam versions of this hat some time in the future.

This is pattern #9 of the 14 free weekly patterns I'm posting through December.

Read more about it here.

avaElongated Hat

Yarn: Naturally Caron – Country, 1 skein

Gauge: 5sts & 7 rows per inch

Needles: Size 6 circular & size 6 double-pointed

Cast On 108 sts and join to work in the round

Row 1: *k1, p1* to end

Row 2: *p1, k1* to end

Repeat these 2 rows 2 more times (total of 6 seed stitch rows)

Eyelet Pattern:

Row 1: *yo, k10, k2tog* to end

Row 2 (and all even rows): K all sts

Row 3: *k1, yo, k9, k2tog* to end

Row 5: *k1, yo, k9, k2tog* to end

Row 7: *k2, yo, k8, k2tog* to end

Row 9: *k3, yo, k7, k2tog* to end

Row 11: *k4, yo, k6, k2tog* to end

Row 13: *k5, yo, k5, k2tog* to end

Row 15: *k6, yo, k4, k2tog* to end

Row 17: *k7, yo, k3, k2tog* to end

Row 19: *k8, yo, k2, k2tog* to end

Row 21: *k9, yo, k1, k2tog* to end

Row 23: *k10, yo, k2tog* to end

Row 25: *ssk, k10, yo* to end

Row 27: *ssk, k9, yo, k1* to end

Row 29: *ssk, k8, yo, k2* to end

Row 31: *ssk, k7, yo, k3* to end

Row 33: *ssk, k6, yo, k4* to end

Row 35: *ssk, k5, yo, k5* to end

Row 37: *ssk, k4, yo, k6* to end

Row 39: *ssk, k3, yo, k7* to end

Row 41: *ssk, k2, yo, k8* to end

Row 43: *ssk, k1, yo, k9* to end

Row 45: *ssk, yo, k10* to end

Decrease:

      Row 1: *k10, k2tog* to end
      Row 2: *yo, k10, k2tog* to end
      Row 3: k all sts
      Row 4: *k1, yo, k9, k2tog* to end
      Row 5: *k9, k2tog* to end
      Row 6: *k2, yo, k6, k2tog* to end
      Row 7: k all sts
      Row 8: *k3, yo, k5, k2tog* to end
      Row 9: *k8, k2tog* to end
      Row 10: *k4, yo, k3, k2tog* to end
      Row 11: *k7, k2tog* to end
      Row 12: *k5, yo, k1, k2tog* to end
      Row 13: *k2, k2tog* to end
      Row 14: k all sts
      Row 15: *k1, k2tog* to end
      Row 16: k all sts
      Row 17: *k2tog* to end
      Row 18: *k2tog* to end

Cut yarn, weave through live stitches and pull to close. Weave in ends.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

leloGram Scarf

This scarf was completely inspired by the yarn. I fell in love with it on a recent yarn excursion and *had* to have it. I think this pattern is perfect for it. I used size 17 needles so the fabric is soft and chunky but not too thick. leloGram is a perfect gift knit - quick & easy but absolutely beautiful.

This pattern is #3 of the 14 free weekly patterns that I will be posting here on this blog. Check out this post to learn more.

leloGram Scarf

Yarn: Bernat Roving (Low Tide), bulky
Needles: Size 17 straight or circular
Gauge: not important for this pattern .

ktbl: knit through back loop
ptbl: purl through back loop
RTK (right twist w/knit): slip st to cable needle & hold in back of work,
                                              ktbl off left needle, k st off cable needle.
RTP (right twist w/purl): slip st to cable needle & hold in back of work,
                                              ktbl off left needle, p st off cable needle.
LTK (left twist w/knit): slip st to cable needle & hold in front of work,
                                              k st off left needle, ktbl off cable needle.
LTP (left twist w/pulr): slip st to cable needle & hold in front of work,
                                            p st off left needle, ktbl off cable needle.

Twist note: These twists can be done without a cable needle. Here is a tutorial on cabling without a needle.

Seed St:
Row 1: *k1, p1* to end
Row 2: *p1, k1* to end

Cast-on 16 sts

Work 4 rows Seed St.

Row 5 (ws): k1, p1, p4, [k1, p1] twice, p4, k1, p1
Row 6 (rs): p1, k1, k4, [p1, k1] twice, k4, p1, k1
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: p1, k1, k2, RTK, LTK, p1, k1, k2, RTK, p1, k1
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1
Row 10: p1, k1, k1, RTP, k1, k1, LTK, k1, k1, RTP, k1, p1, k1
Row 11: k1, p1, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, p1
Row 12: p1, k1, RTK, p1, k1, k2, LTK, RTK, [p1, k1] twice
Row 13: [k1, p1] 3 times, p4, [k1, p1] 3 times
Row 14: [p1, k1] 3 times, k4, [p1, k1] 3 times
Row 15: repeat row 13
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 13
Row 18: repeat row 14
Row 19: repeat row 13
Row 20: [p1, k1] twice, RTK, LTP, k2, p1, k1, RTK, p1, k1
Row 21: k1, p1, p1, ptbl, k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, p1, ptbl, [k1, p1] twice
Row 22: p1, k1, p1, RTK, k1, p1, LTK, k1, RTK, k1, p1, k1
Row 23: k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, p1, ptbl, k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, k1, p1
Row 24: p1, k1, RTK, k2, p1, k1, LTP, RTK, k2, p1, k1
Row 25: repeat row 5
Row 26: repeat row 6
Row 27: repeat row 5
Row 28: repeat row 6

Repeat Rows 5 -28 until scarf is desired length or you are close to running out of yarn.

Work 4 rows seed stitch
Bind off in pattern & weave in ends!

Enjoy!

Monday, October 11, 2010

14 Weeks of Free Patterns!

The Idea:
   I may be absolutely crazy but I have decided to make a new j_erin knits design available every week through December. I am notorious for waiting until the last minute to finish gifts for my family and I have to believe that I am not the only one. I am always looking for things that can be knit up in weekend (or a few nights) so my focus is going to be on quick and easy knit gifts for the holidays.

The Specifics:
   I will be posting new patterns on this blog every Wednesday or Thursday, without fail! These patterns will also be added to the j_erin knits designer page on Ravelry. There will be patterns available for just about everything. I currently have plans for a few scarves & hats, leg warmers, a chunky blanket, and even a few toys.

Also:
   If things go well and people seem to enjoy my patterns then I will continue to post free knitting patterns weekly for a full year. That's 52 free patterns!! So if you like the patterns and want to see more then comment and let me know!

This week the pattern is a geometric chunky scarf that is yet to be named. It'll be up by Thursday evening at the latest.