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Self-Striping Mistake Rib Scarf

Self-Striping Mistake Rib Scarf

Love the look of self-striping sock yarn, but don’t love knitting socks? This project is for you! Let the yarn do the work for you, with this simple, but eye-catching, Self-Striping Mistake Rib Scarf!

This week on Ask Me Monday, I show you the surprisingly simple Mistake Rib Pattern, plus offer the free pattern for this scarf. Enjoy!

 

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro

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Featured Knitter’s Pride Products: J’Adore Gift Set & Karbonz Circular Needles

 

 

 Selfie Striper: Self-Striping Mistake Rib Scarf Pattern

MATERIALS

Urth Yarns Uneek Sock (75% Extrafine Merino 25% Nylon; 440 yds/100 gr), or equivalent self-striping sock yarn

 

Urth Yarns Uneek Sock for YarnYAY!m featured color #55

Size US 4/3.5 mm needles

Tapestry needle

 

Prefer this pattern in a PDF? Go here to download it!

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

6″/15 cm wide x 84″/213 cm long, blocked

 

GAUGE

36 sts x 48 rows = 4″/10 cm in Mistake Rib blocked

 

PREPARATION

If you’re using a yarn other than Uneek Sock that already comes this way, split and wind the hank of self-striping yarn into two even balls.

 

DIRECTIONS

CO 55 sts.

Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1.

Repeat Row 1 until the piece measures 42″/107 cm from CO edge, or until you run out of yarn from the first ball.

Join a new ball, taking care to pull from whichever end of the ball produces the SAME color that you just finished with (you’ll want to end with the same colors you started with at the beginning of the piece so that both ends of the scarf match.)

Repeat Row 1 until the piece measures 84″/213 cm, or until you’re almost out of yarn.

BO.

 

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block.

 

 

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YarnYAY! Box Tutorials Round-up

YarnYAY! Box Tutorial Round-up

A new YarnYAY! subscription box comes out every month and includes TWO projects (at least) every time, so it can be hard to keep track of all of the videos and blog posts created to help support your making of them. Not to worry, friends, this post will serve as a living reference list. I’ll update this YarnYAY! Box Tutorial Round-Up every month after a new box is released. This way you’ll have easy access to the how-to guides you need when you need them. Huzzah!

NOTE: Some of the earlier tutorials were posted in the private YarnYAY! Facebook group only, before we started making them available on YouTube. For those, you’ll need to join the group to access it. All current content, however, should be available publicly. 

YarnYAY! Box Tutorials (Listed chronologically from newest to oldest.) 

 

 

April Box #48: Toes-Up Socks

KNIT

Judy’s Magic Cast-On

Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off

FOOTSIE SOCKS (CROCHET)

How to Crochet Socks | Basic Sock Recipe 

 

March Box #47: Open Shawlettes

KNIT SHAWLETTE

Cat’s Eye LaceCenter Out Shawl Primer

CROCHET SHAWLETTE

How to Crochet the Floating Staircase Shawl with Julia Madill

 

February Box #46: Shawl Collar Cowls

KNIT COLLAR

Garter Stitch Wrap & Turn Short-Rows

 

 

January Box #45: Cabled Beanies

KNIT BEANIE

How to Seam with the Three-Needle Bind-off

 

December Box #44: Welted Mitts

CROCHET MITTS

How to Crochet Welts

 

November Box #43: Chunky Mosaic Cowls

CROCHET COWL

How to Double-Crochet in the Front Loop Only (dc-flo)

How to Single Crochet Through the Back Loop Only (sc-blo)

 

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October Box #42: Felted Pumpkins

Hand & Machine Felting

 

September Box #41: Spray Dyed Hats

How to Wind Kinky Yarn into a BallSpeckled Yarn Painting Tutorial with Karin SkacelHow to Attach Faux Fur Pompoms to a Hat

 

August Box #40: Summer Headbands

 

 

July Box #39: Checkered Bandanas

CROCHET BANDANA

How to Crochet the Checkered Stitch

 

June Box #38: Skinny Scarves

KNIT SCARF

How to Knit SK2P (Double Decrease)

 

May Box #37: Zippy Bags

How to Make a Tassel

KNIT BAG

How to Knit Jacquard Stitch

CROCHET BAG

Elongated Crochet Stitches 

April Box #36: Berets

KNIT BERET

How to Knit a Double-DecreaseHow to Knit Twisted Rib In-the-Round

CROCHET BERET

How to Crochet Magic Circle (Ring)

 

March Box #35: Wavy Stitch Scarves

How to Knit and Crochet Wave Stitches

 

February Box #34: Boucle Mitts

BONUS: How to Knit a Boucle Pillow Front Tips for Knitting & Crochet with Boucle Yarn

CROCHET MITTS

How to Foundation Double Crochet (FDc)

 

January Box #33: Cowls

KNIT COWL

How to Knit Single Color Brioche StitchThe Knit Show: Brioche Stitch with Andrea Mowry

CROCHET COWL

Mini Bobbles with Robyn ChachulaDouble Crochet Clusters with Robyn Chachula

 

December Box 32: Stranded Colorwork Mitts

How to Divide Yarn Evenly

KNIT MITTS

How to read  colorwork charts for knitting

 

November Box #31: Shell Stitch Cowls

KNIT COWL

How to Knit Shell Stitch In-the-round

 

October Box #30: Multi-directional Ear Warmers

KNIT EAR WARMER

How to Knit Wavy Stitch

 

September Box #29: Dapper Hats

KNIT HAT

Elongated Stitches

 

August Box #28: Drawstring Bags

KNIT BAG

Trellis Double Slip Stitch

 

July Boz #27: Market Bags

 

 

June Box #26: Pretty Shawlettes

KNIT SHAWLETTE

How to Knit Stretchy K2tbl Bind-offCROCHET SHAWLETTEHow to Read a Crochet Chart

 

May Box #25: High-Five Wrist Warmers

KNIT WRIST WARMERS

How to Knit the Herringbone Rib Stitch In-the-Round

How to Knit a Thumb Gusset

 

April Box #24: Pieced Square Bags

How to Add a Zipper to a Knit or Crocheted BagHow to Line a Bag

KNIT BAG

How to Knit Mitered SquaresHow to Seam Together Knit Pieces

CROCHET BAG

How to Crochet Granny Squares

 

March Box #23: Washcloths

KNIT WASHCLOTHS

 

 

February Box #22: Convertible Mittens

 

 

January Box #21: Boot Toppers

KNIT TOPPERS

How to use Addi Flexi Flips

CROCHET TOPPERS

How to Crochet Spiral Rib

 

December Box #20:  Texture Stripe Hats

 

Nvember Box #19 Ankle Socks

KNIT SOCKS

Getting Started (knitting ankle sock)How to Knit the Heel FlapHow to Turn the Heel

 

October Box #18: Knit Vibe Wrist Warmers

KNIT WRISTWARMERS

How to Knit Cabled Cuffs

CROCHET WRISTWARMERS

How to Crochet Cabled Cuffs

 

September Box #17: Two-Color Skull Caps

KNIT CAP

Getting Started on a Brioche Stitch HatHow to Decrease in Brioche StitchHow to Brioche PurlThe Knit Show: Brioche Stitch with Andrea Mowry

 

 

August Box #16: Placemats

KNIT MATS

How to Knit Lacy Herringbone StitchCROCHET MATSHow to Crochet Placemat Pattern Stitch

 

July Box #15: Baskets

KNIT BASKET

How to Knit Honeycomb Stitch

 

June Box #14: Boomerang & Triangle Shawls

KNIT SHAWL

Boomerang Shawl Recipe

CROCHET SHAWL

Getting Started on a Crochet Triangle Shawl

 

May Box #13: Celebration Cowls

KNIT COWL

How to Knit Linen Stitch

CROCHET COWL

How to convert a cowl into a bag!How to Crochet Linen Stitch

 

April Box #12: Chunky Headbands

KNIT HEADBAND

How to Knit a Spa-Worthy Headband

CROCHET HEADBAND

How to Crochet a Headband

 

March Box #11: Springtime Skinny Scarves

KNIT SCARF

Elastic Bind-off for Lace Knitting

 

February Box #10: Chunky Triangle Shawlettes

KNIT SHAWLETTE

How to Knit Lace Knit Edging

 

January Box #9: Ribbed Cowls

CROCHET COWL

How to crochet FPhdc & BPhdc

 

December Box #8: Mittens

KNIT MITTENS

How to change balls of yarn, purling in-the-roundHow to Set-Up Thumb GussetHow to Knit C2F & C2B Cables

 

November #7: Bargello Beanies

KNIT BEANIE

Bargello Beanie Special Stitches

CROCHET BEANIE

How to Crochet the Elongated Double Crochet Stitch (EDC)

October Box #6: Go Big Beanies

How to Cinch Hat Closed

KNIT BEANIE

How to Join in the RoundHow to Knit K2tibl, P2 RibHow to Knit Cables Using a Crochet Hook

 

Box #5: Spiral Rib Cowls

BONUS: How to Knit Cross-over Stitch

KNIT COWL

How to Knit Spiral Rib

 

Box #4: Shibori Market Bags

Shibori Dyeing Yarn with Rachel Denbow

KNIT BAG

How to Knit Dropped Stitches

CROCHET BAG

How to Crochet Mesh Stitch

 

Box #3: Slipper Socks

KNIT SLIPPER SOCKS

 

 

CROCHET SLIPPER SOCKS

How to Crochet Socks

 

Box #2: Bandit Scarves

Knit & Crochet Bandit Scarf Tutorial

KNIT SCARF

Getting Started Knitting the Cashmere Bandit ScarfHow to Knit SSK & SSP Decreases

 

Box #1 Lacy Wristwarmers

How to Knit the Lace Panel

 

 

 

 

 

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YarnYAY! April Box #48

YarnYAY! April Box #48

It’s time to reveal what we’ve put together for subscribers in our YarnYAY! April Box #48! This month’s box includes 2 patterns, 3 amazing products, supports 5 small businesses, and is valued at $56 (but you get it for only $38). Huzzah!

 

 

Uneek Sock Yarn | Urth Yarns

Self-striping and pre-wound into two even cakes makes this superwash merino sock yarn a magical delight! 

Urth Yarns is a  family-owned business based in Turkey & Florida. Learn more at: urthyarns.com 

 

Tippy (knit) Socks by Julia Madill for YarnYAY!

Crew Socks Patterns | Designs by Vickie Howell & Designer in Residence, Julia Madill

This month, we’re making socks from the toe-up! The knit version designed by Julia begins with Judy’s magic cast-on, then moves on to cushy ribbing.

Footsie (crochet) Socks by Vickie Howell for YarnYAY!

The crochet socks designed by Vickie start with a single crochet toe, then take shape with half-double crochet and front post rib.

For more patterns, check out yarnyay.com and follow Julia on Instagram: @juliamadill

 

 

Handmade Sock Soap | Stitchery & Co

Sock soap is made by hand in small batches with the highest quality oils to help care for your treasured woolens. Each batch of cold process soap is carefully crafted and cures for a minimum of six weeks to ensure a luxurious, long-lasting bar.

Stitchery & Co is owned by Allison Clark, one of our 2021 Makers’ Grant Winners! For more info go to: stitcheryandco.com

 

Lost Sock Stitch Marker | Firefly Notes

Whether your dryer ate your store-bought sock or you have single sock syndrome when it comes to crafting, this cute stitch marker will act as your best foot forward! Learn more: fireflynotesonline.com

 

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Granny Stripe Bandit Scarf

Granny Stripe Bandit Scarf

This week on Ask Me Monday, we’re making a Granny Strip Bandit Scarf. This is a great, springtime project to be used with sport-weight yarn in one, two, or even twelve colors (stash-diving, anyone?)

In this episode, I talk a bit about crochet gauge, show you a few hook options from Knitter’s Pride, and get you started (and finished) on this project with a tutorial on Extended Triple Crochet and Picot Bind-off.  Enjoy!

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

 

Featured Knitter’s Pride Products: Waves Crochet Hooks 

 



 Granny Stripe Bandit Scarf Pattern

Shown in Vickie Howell Montoya Merino (from nape of neck to tip), in colors: Leche, Cumin, Roswell, Saguaro, Malachite, UtopiaFest, Prairie Fire, Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, Aura, Boulder, and Dark Sky

Yarn Note: The sample was crocheted in all 12 shades of Montoya Merino Light. The pattern, however, is written for a more cost-effective 2 shades. Feel free to make this with as many, or few colors as you’d like. The total amount of yarn necessary is approximately 150 gr/450 yds.

 

MATERIALS

Vickie Howell Montoya Merino Light (100% superwash merino; 300 yds/100 gr), in colors: 1 hank (A)  and 1 hank (B) — or equivalent sport-weight yarn

Size US G/4mm hook

Tapestry Needle

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 50″/127 cm wide x 19″/48 cm deep

 

GAUGE

16 sts x 4.5 rows = 4″/10 cm in pattern stitch

 

SPECIAL STITCH

Etr = Extended Triple Crochet

YO twice, insert hook through next st and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 1 loop, [YO and pull through 2 loops] 3 times.

 

DIRECTIONS

With A ch 8.

Row 1:  In 7th ch from hook (chains count as 1 Etr and ch 2), [3 Etr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in next ch, ch 2, Etr in last ch. Turn. –8 Etr, 3 ch-sps

Row 2: Ch 7, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 3 Etr, [3 ETr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in ch-3 sp, sk 3 Etr, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Etr in 5th of beg-ch. Join B. Turn. –16 Etr, 5 ch-sps 

Row 3: With B, ch 7, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 3 Etr, [3 ETr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in ch-3 sp, sk 3 Etr, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Etr in 5th of beg-ch. Turn. — 24 Etr, 7 ch-sps 

Row 4: Ch 7, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] twice, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 3 Etr, [3 ETr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in ch-3 sp, sk 3 Etr, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] twice, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Etr in 5th of beg-ch. Turn. — 32 Etr, 9 ch-sps

Row 5: With A ch 7, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] three times, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 3 Etr, [3 ETr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in ch-3 sp, sk 3 Etr, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] three times, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Etr in 5th of beg-ch. Turn. — 40 Etr, 11 ch-sps

Row 6: Ch 7, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] four times, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 3 Etr, [3 ETr, ch 3, 3 Etr] in ch-3 sp, sk 3 Etr, [4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 4 Etr] four times, 4 Etr in ch-2 sp, ch 2, Etr in 5th of beg-ch. Turn. Pattern stitch established. — 48 Etr, 13 ch-sps 

Rows 7-19: Repeat as established, ending with A.

Picot Edging:

Ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hk, 2 dc in ch sp, ch 5, sk 4 Etr, sc in ch sp, ch 5, *[2 dc, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hk, 2 dc] in ch sp, ch 5, sk 4 Etr, sc in ch sp, ch 5**; rep from * once more, [2 dc, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hk, 2 dc] in ch sp, ch 5, [3 dc, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hk, 3 dc] in center ch-sp, ch 5, rep from * to ** three times, [2 dc, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hk] in last sp, dc in 5th of beg ch.

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Introducing: Montoya Merino Light!

Montoya Merino Light

I am so excited to FINALLY be able to share the 2nd yarn in the Montoya Merino Line! Montoya Merino Light is a sport-weight superwash merino that has a soft hand and drapes like a dream. It comes in 12, super-saturated shades, with names giving a nod to the southwestern heritage of my paternal family, and is perfect for warmer weather garments and accessories. 

 

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This week on Ask Me Monday (click above to watch), I showed each color, and some gorgeous projects to make with them. Watch the episode above, peruse the palette below, then head over to YarnYAY.com to shop!

 

Montoya Merino Light Color Palette

SHOP MONTOYA MERINO LIGHT

SHOP MONTOYA MERINO LIGHT

 

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Cat’s Eye Lace

Cat’s Eye Lace

This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how to knit Cat’s Eye Lace. This stitch pattern is a great introduction to working two-sided lace. It’s not difficult and packs a lot of visual punch. It’ll prime you for success for that next-level lace in your knitting future!

 

Cat’s Eye Lace is the technique I used when designing the Eyes Wide Shawlette for the YarnYAY! Box #47. It’s beautiful for summer-y pieces like this one, wraps, tops, and more. Have fun!

 

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

 

Featured Knitter’s Pride Products: Mindful Collection Gratitude Needle Set and Knit Blockers

 

 

Tools Pro-Tip: When choosing needles for knitting lace, go for the option with the pointiest tip!

 

 



Cat’s Eye Lace Swatch

Work in Multiples of 4.

CO 20 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K4, *yo x2, k4; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2 (WS): K1, p1, *p2tog, (p1, k1) into the double yo, p2tog, repeat from * to last 2
sts, p1, k1.
Row 3: K2, yo, *k4, yo x2; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, yo, k2.
Row 4: K1, p2, *p2tog x2, (p1, k1) into the double yo; rep from * to last 7 sts, p2tog x2,
p2, k1.

Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece is a square. 

BO.

Weave in ends.

Block to shape. *Note this step is important for all lacework, so avoid skipping it.

 

 

Eyes Wide Shawlette by Vickie Howell for YarnYAY! March Box #46

 

 

 

  

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YarnYAY! March Box #47

YarnYAY! March Box #47

It’s time to reveal what we have in store for our March Box subscribers! This month, we’re featuring two beautiful spring accessory projects, 3 tools for knitters and crocheters, AND a brand new yarn that’s doesn’t come out until the end of the month (you get it first!)

 

Color: Malachite

 

Montoya Merino Light | Vickie Howell

It’s time to reveal what we have in store for our March Box subscribers! This month, we’re featuring two beautiful spring accessory projects, 3 tools for knitters and crocheters, AND a brand new yarn that’s not even out, yet!

 

Eyes Wide Shawlette by Vickie Howell

Open-Weave Shawlette Patterns | Designs by Vickie Howell & Designer in Residence, Julia Madill

This month, we’re open to openwork shawlettes! The knit version, designed by Vickie, is knit in cat-eye lace, from the top-center out.

 

Floating Staircase Shawlette by Julia Madill

The crochet shawlette, designed by Julia, is stitched end-to-end, using a staircase-evoking combo of chains and triple crochet stitches.

Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliamadill

 

Claw Clips | Cocoknits

Updated from the originals and now plastic-free, these handy-dandy clips are now made from a biodegradable plant fiber which makes both useful and mindful!

Cocoknits is based in California and owned by Julie Weisenberger. 

Learn more at: cocoknits..com

 

T-Pins & Post-it booklet | YarnYAY! + Vickie Howell

These two tools will keep your projects in line! The sticky notes will help keep your place in patterns and the T-pins will ensure the blocking process takes shape!

 

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2-Square Buttoned Cowl | The Great Yarn Challenge

2-Square Cowl

On the latest episode of 𝘼𝙨𝙠 𝙈𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮!⁣, I’ve teamed up with Knitter’s Pride and the Craft Yarn Council  to celebrate “𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘐𝘵” week of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, an initiative inspiring knitters and crocheters to push themselves to new heights with their yarn crafts. People who already know one or more crafts, as well as those who haven’t yet dabbled in the world of yarn, are encouraged to participate. ⁣

As part of the challenge to think out of the box creatively, I’m showing how to look at those generous swatches through a different lens to make projects like a buttoned cowl. Watch and join in on the fun! ⁣

 

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2-Square Cowl: MAKE IT

Show knit in Vickie Howell Montoya Merino, colors: Hatch Chili & Rio.

Recommended Square Sizes

You’ll need 2, same-sized knit or crochet squares:

Sizes 12″- 14″

 

Special Abbreviations

k2tbl = knit 2 sts, each through the back loop

p2tbl = purl 2 sts, each through the back loop

 

Additional Materials

Corresponding knitting needles for squares’ yarn-weight — I recommend using circular needles to help hold all of the picked-up stitchesSame weight yarn as squares’ (approx 75 gr, but will vary based on yarn type)4, buttons

 

Make tip: My swatches were knit in Size US 9 needles with 42 sts each, worked in stockinette stitch until they were square. Don’t want to knit squares that large? Simply piece together smaller swatches to create 12″-14″ squares. I love. good patchwork project!

 

ASSEMBLY

With RS facing, lay out your squares in the manner you want them joined. If you’re up for a little pattern-play (or texture-play), consider seaming the side of one square to the bottom of the second square.

Using the desired method, seam two squares together.

 

 

SUPPLIMENTAL KNITTING

Bottom Band:

With RS facing and using knitting needles, pick up stitches in multiples of 4, evenly along the bottom edge of piece.

Row 1 (WS): *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 2 (RS): *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

Rows 4-7: Repeat Rows 1-2, changing colors

when/if desired.

 

Top band:

Repeat as for Bottom Band.

 

Right Side Band:

Row 1 (WS): *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 2 (RS): *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

Rows 4-11: Repeat Rows 1-2, changing colors

when/if desired.

 

Left Side button band:

Rows 1-9: Work same as for Right Side Band.

Row 10 (Button hole row): [P2, k2tbl, BO2] four times, *k2tbl, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 11: *K2, p2tbl; rep from * to first BO gap, [CO 2,k2, p2tbl] four times.

Row 12: *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 13: *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

BO.

 

FINISHING

Sew buttons on to Right Side band, to correspond with button holes.

Weave in ends. Block, if necessary.

 

 

Want more #thegreatyarnchallenge projects? Get them, including 3 more from me here!

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Feather Stitch Coffee Cozies | Knit & Crochet

Feather Stitch Coffee Cozies | Knit & Crochet

This week on Ask Me Monday, I announce the re-opening of my Block Builder Club and offer a cute project, using the stitches from the latest Block Builder Club blocks. These Feather Stitch Coffee Cozies make great gifts and are super fun to stitch. Watch the tutorial, scroll down for the projects and tag @vickiehowell #askmemonday with your finished projects. Have fun!

 

 

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 Knit Feather Stitch Coffee Cozy

MATERIALS

Small Amount, Vickie Howell Montoya Merino (100% superwash wool; 175 yds), in color: Rio.

Size U.S. 9/5.4 mm needles

Tapestry needle

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approx 9.5″/24 cm circumference (stretches to fit standard) take-out coffee cup)

4″/10 cm tall

 

GAUGE

14 sts x 23 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in pattern stitch

 

SPECIAL STITCH

Feather Stitch: Insert right hand (RH) needle into next st 5 rows below and draw up a loop; working into the same column of stockinette st, draw up loops from sts 4, 3, 2, and 1 row(s) below the current row, then k1 (6 new loops on RH needle). Pass the 6th stitch over the 5 stitches to the left; working similarly, pass the 5th stitch over the 4 sts to the left and so on, until only 1 st remains. Stitch count is unchanged.

 

DIRECTIONS

CO 32 sts

Rows 1-3: *K1tbl, p1; rep to end.

Row 4: k1, M1, k to end. –33 sts 

Row 5 (RS): K1, *p3, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 6 (WS): *P1, k3; rep from * to last st, p1.

Row 7 (RS): K1, *p3, k1; rep from * to last end.

Row 8 (and all WS rows): *P1, k3; rep from * to last st, p1. 

Row 9: Rep Row 7.

Row 11: K1, *p3, Feather Stitch, p3, k1; rep from * to last 8 sts, k4.

Row 13: Rep Row 7.

Row 15: Rep Row 7.

Row 17: Feather Stitch, *p3, k1, p3, Feather Stitch; rep from * to end. 

Row 18 (WS): *P1, k3; rep from * to last st, p1.

Row 19: P1, p2tog, p to end. — 32 sts

Rows 20-22: *K1tbl, p1; rep to end.

BO in patt st, leaving long tail for seaming.

 

FINISHING

Using tapestry needle and tail, seam together. Weave in ends.

 

Crochet Feather Stitch Coffee Cozy

MATERIALS

Small Amount, Vickie Howell Montoya Merino (100% superwash wool; 175 yds), in color: Aster Flower

Size US I-9/5.5. mm hook

Tapestry needle

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approx 9.5″/24 cm circumference (stretches to fit standard) take-out coffee cup)

5″/13 cm tall (fits 20 oz height cup)

 

GAUGE

10 ½ sts x 8 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in pattern stitch

 

DIRECTIONS

Ch 27 sts.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch fr * and to end. — 25 sts 

Row 2: Ch 2, *FPhdc, BPhdc; rep fr * to end.

Row 3: Ch 2, *BPhdc, FPhdc; rep fr * to end.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Note: for shorter cup, skip Rows 3-4

Row 5 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as a hdc throughout), hdc in first st, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st; rep from * to end. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in first st, ch 1, *yo, insert hook into ch1-sp in row below and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook into hdc two rows below and pull up a loop, sk next hdc of row below, yo, insert hook into next ch1-sp in row below and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 7 loops (feather stitch made), ch 2; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 2, hdc in first st, ch 1, *yo, insert hook into ch2-sp in row below and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook into ch2-sp two rows below and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook into next ch2-sp in row below and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 7 loops, ch 2; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st. Turn.

Rows 8-10: Rep Row 7.

Row 11: Ch2, hdc 25. — 25 sts 

Row 12: Ch 2, *FPhdc, BPhdc; rep fr * to end.

Row 13: Ch 2, *BPhdc, FPhdc; rep fr * to end.

Row 14: Rep Row 12.

Note: for shorter cup, skip Rows 13-14

Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming.

 

FINISHING

Using tapestry needle and tail, seam together. Weave in ends.

 

 

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Ask Me Monday: February Morning Scarf

 February Morning Scarf

This week on Ask Me Monday, I offer a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 for the 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘧 as a supplemental project, using the creamy shade, along with one other shade, of Tahki Yarns Gunnison featured in the 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬! 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘅.⁣

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

 

Featured Knitter’s Pride Products: Lantern MoonInterchangeable Circular Needles and Straight Needles

 

February Morning Scarf Pattern

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MATERIALS

Tahki Yarns Gunnison (54% wool, 43% polyacrylic; 185 yds/100 g), 1 hank each in colors: A) Blush and B) Natural

Size U.S. 8/ 5 mm needles

Tapestry needle

 

FINISHED SIZE

6” / 15 cm wide x 68” / 173 cm circumference

 

GAUGE

15 sts x 32 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in Garter Stitch

 

DIRECTIONS

With A, co 216 sts.

Rows 1-2: With A, knit.

Rows 3-4: With B, knit.

Row 5 (RS): With A, knit.

Row 6 (WS): With A, purl.

Rows 7-8: With B, knit.

Rows 9-10: WIth A, knit.

Rows 11-12: *With B, k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 13: *With A, k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 14: With A, Knit.

Rows 15-16: With B, knit.

Row 17-18: With A, knit.

Row 19: With B, knit.

Row 20: With B, purl.

Rows 21-22: WIth A, knit.

Repeat Rows 5-18, once more,

Last 4 Rows: Maintaining stripe pattern, knit.

BO, leaving a long tail for seaming.

 

FINISHING

Using the long tail and tapestry needle, seam short ends together.

Weave in ends.

Block, if necessary.

 

 

 

YarnYAY! February Box #46

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