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YarnYAY! 4th Anniversary Box

4th Anniversary Box

This Box Marks YarnYAY!’s 4th anniversary. To celebrate, every May Box subscriber will be automatically entered to win one of FOUR prizes, including a grand prize of a YarnYAY! Tote Bag filled with one of each of EVERY color in Vickie Howell’s newest yarn, Montoya Merino Light!

 

 

 

YarnYAY! 4th Anniversary: May Box #49

Primo Fingering | The Plucky Knitter

It’s our 4th anniversary and we’re celebrating with cashmere! This month’s selection is a delicious blend of merino, cashmere, and nylon, custom-dyed for us in a confetti-inspired shade we’re calling, YarnYAY! Birthday! 

The Plucky Knitter is based in Michigan. Learn more at: thepluckyknitter.com 

 

Celebratory Scarves patterns | Designs by Vickie Howell & Designer in Residence, Julia Madill

This month, we’re making super-airy, summer scarves! The knit version designed, by Julia, begins with one end’s ties and grows into an open-weave kerchief with a today i-cord edging.

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Streamers Knit Scarf by Julia Madill for YarnYAY.com

 

Pendant Crochet Kerchief by Vickie Howell for YarnYAY!

The crochet version, designed by Vickie, is worked in two pieces, seamed together into a cowl, then embellished with optional embroidered flowers.

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

 

 

Flower Seed Packed | Sow the Magic

The traditional 4th-anniversary gift is flowers, so we’re sending you a blooms seed packet adorned with the most beautiful, tarot-inspired art!

Sow the Magic is a woman-owned business based in Ashville, North Carolina, Learn more at: sowthemagic.com

 

 

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Drawstring Backpack & Felt Notions Tray | YarnYAY! 

We love having places to put our crafty things so this month, we’re bringing you two!

The collector’s commemorative tote bag is perfect for projects, and the hot-aqua felt tray will hold those notions!

 

 

 

Calling all handmade small businesses: The Makers Business Grant is Back!

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2nd Annual YarnYAY! Makers Business Grant

2nd Annual YarnYAY! Makers Business Grant

This month marks the 4th anniversary of my company YarnYAY!, and I’m thrilled and honored to be able to celebrate by giving back again this year! Applications for our 2nd annual Makers Business Grant open today, May 1, 2022 and will remain open until June 1, 2022. If you have a small business in the maker realm, and could use a little cash, an opportunity to get your product in front of hundreds or thousands of eyes, and/or benefit from some small-business mentorship, please apply. Learn more below.

 

Learn More & Apply

 

 

YarnYAY! Makers Business Grant: What You’re Applying For

MAIN GRANT
– A $1,000 grant intended to aid your maker-oriented small business
– Two, online mentoring sessions with Vickie
– A feature in the YarnYAY! newsletter
– Mentions on the Vickie Howell + YarnYAY! social media
– An opportunity to do a Facebook Live interview with Vickie

RUNNER-UP
– Two, online mentoring sessions with Vickie
-Assistance with a product development opportunity for a future YarnYAY! box.
-A joint feature in the YarnYAY! newsletter

HONORABLE MENTION
– Two, online mentoring sessions with Vickie
– A joint feature in the YarnYAY! newsletter
– The opportunity to promote a product and/or brand on Vickie’s social media platforms

To enter, all non-optional fields must be completed by 11:59pmCT on June 1, 2022. Participants must have either an existing business or clear evidence of a plan to launch by July 1, 2022. The winners will be contacted by the 2nd week of June.

Thank you so much in advance for applying to the YarnYAY! Business Grant! We wish you so much support and success with your venture.

 

Learn More & Apply

 Meet & Support Last Year’s Winners

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Lavender Lace Eye Pillow

Lavender Lace Eye Pillow

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 Set, Row Counter Ring, and Knit Blockers

 

Lavender Lace Eye Pillow: How-to Make it!

MATERIALS

1 hank (makes several) Vickie Howell Montoya Merino Light (100% Superwash Merino; 300 yds), in color: Aura — or equivalent sport-weight yarn

Size US 5/3.75 knitting needles — or size needed to obtain gauge

2, 8 ½” x 4 ½” pieces of medium weight fabric (I used quilters cotton)

Sewing needle and thread

Tapestry needle

Optional: Sewing Machine

Approx 1 ½ cups of plain rice

Lavender Essential Oil

Sewing pins or claw clips

Blocking supplies

 

GAUGE

22 sts x 24 rows = 4″/10 cm in Lace Stitch, after blocking

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

4″ x 8″

 

DIRECTIONS

KNIT PILLOW SLEEVE:

FRONT

CO 22 sts.

Row 1 (RS): P5, *k2, yo, ssk, p4; rep from * to last st, p1.

Row 2 (WS): K5, *p2, yo, p2tog, k4; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 3-8: Rep Rows 1-2.

Row 9: P1, *k2, yo, ssk, p4; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, yo, ssk, p1.

Row 10: K1, *p2, yo, p2tog, k4; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, yo, p2tog, k1.

Rows 11-16: Rep Rows 9-10.

Repeat Rows 1-16, two times MORE.

Repeat Rows 1-8, once more.

BO in pattern stitch.

 

BACK

CO 22 sts.

Row 1 (RS): Purl.

Row 2 (WS): Knit.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 8″/20 cm.

BO.

Block both pieces.

 

PREPARE PILLOW FILLING

Place rice in a bowl.Add essential oil (approximately 8-10 drops), stir into rice.Set aside

Note: Lavender oil can be strong, so start slowly. You can always add more!

 

MAKE PILLOW

With RS facing and using a ¼”/1 cm seam allowance, machine or hand sew 2 pieces together leaving an opening for turning.Trim corners and seems as necessary.Turn piece right-side out.Fill pillow with rice mixture.Using needle and thread, sew the opening closed.

 

FINISHING

With WS facing and using tapestry needle and yarn, seam three edges of the FRONT and BACK sleeve pieces together.

Insert pillow into the sleeve; seam closed.

Weave in tails.

 

Love this stitch pattern, and ready to take it to the next step? Try my Cropper Cardi (Kit or Pattern), knit in the same, Wheatear Checkered Lace!

 

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Smocking Stitch (Knitting)

Smocking Stitch

This week on Ask Me Monday I show how to knit the Smocking Stitch, a technique for creating texture and decoratively cinching in of fabric, perfect for a cuff, waistband, or even pillow. Work the swatch below and if you’re hooked, check out my newest kit, Sunny, which uses Smocking Stitch to create the bodice of a sweet, baby dress. Enjoy!

 This episode is brought to you by:

Exclusive Carrier of  Vickie Howell Montoya Merino and Montoya Merino Light!



Ask Me Monday airs weekly on Facebook at 12pmCT. Watch past episodes here.

 Smocking Stitch: Swatch it!

Swatch Shown on Vickie Howell Montoya Merino (Heavy-Worsted), worked on size US 9 needles.

 

SPECIAL STITCH

Smock: Smocking Stitch (worked over 6 sts)

Insert RH needle between the 6th and 7th sts on LH needle and draw up a loop; keeping loop fairly snug, place it on LH needle; k2tog (working the picked-up loop together with the first st on LH needle), k1, p2, k2.

 

Smocking Stitch Pattern

Worked in Multiples of 8+2

CO 26 sts.

Row 1: *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 2 (and all WS rows): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 3:  *P2, Smock; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 4: Rep Row 1.

Row 5:  P2, k2, *p2, Smock; rep from * to last 6 sts, p2, k2, p2.

Row 6: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.

Rep Rows 1-6 until piece is square.

BO in pattern stitch.

 

Sunny Smocking Stitch Baby Dress by Vickie Howell | Show in Montoya Merino Light, color: Aura. Get the kit here.

 

Love learning new stitches and building your knitting skill arsenal? Join the YarnYAY! Block Builders Club for Knitters!

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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

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

 

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. 

 

This episode is brought to you by:

 

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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