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November 30, 2020

10-Row Crochet Scarf | Quick Gift Idea!

Ask Me Monday: 10-Row Crochet Scarf


10-Row Crochet Scarf

This week on Ask Me Monday I show how to make a cheery, 10-Row Crochet Scarf that whips up quick enough that you can make them for all of your friends for the holidays. In this tutorial, I go over an alternative to starting with the usual chain stitch for a more even scarf, how to work spike stitches, and talk about different yarns in every budget that will look great with this pattern. 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!



Products shown in this video tutorial: Dreamz Crochet Hooks



 




10-Row Crochet Scarf Pattern

10-Row Crochet Scarf by Vickie Howell


MATERIALS


Vickie Howell x Mad | Tosh HOME (100% superwash merino; 110 yds/100 m), in colors: 1 hank each of A.) Pinky Swear, B.) Peace Fingers, and C.) Spirit Fingers


Size US M/ 9 mm Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Hook


Large-eyed Wool Needle


 



Looking for another yarn option, my color collection in Valley Yarns. Superwash Superbulky will work great, too!



 


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS


5 1/4″ /13 cm x 48″/122 cm, excluding fringe


 


GAUGE


6 sts x 2 rows = 4″/10 cm in pattern stitch


 


SPECIAL ABBREVIATION


FHdc = Foundation half-double crochet


 


DIRECTIONS


Note: I’m offering two different methods for starting this scarf. You do you.


OPTION 1


With A, ch 135.


Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and every ch to end. Turn. — 133 sts


OPTION 2 (recommended)


Skip the chaining portion.

Row 1:
FHdc 133. Turn. — 133 sts.


ALL OPTIONS PROCEED FROM HERE


Row 2: Ch 2 , hdc in  next st and each st to end; change to B in last st. Turn.


Row 3: With B, *spike-hdc in next st 2 rows below, hdc in next st; rep from * to last st, spike-hdc in last st. Turn.


Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in next st and each st to end’ change to C in last st. Turn.


Row 5: With C, *spike-hdc in next st 2 rows below, hdc in next st; rep from * to last st, spike-hdc in last st. Turn.


Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in next st and each st to end; change to A. in last st. Turn. 


Row 7: With A, *spike-hdc in next st 2 rows below, hdc in next st; rep from * to last st, spike-hdc in last st. Turn.


Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st to end; change to B. in last st. Turn.


Row 9: With B, *spike-hdc in next st 2 rows below, hdc in next st; rep from * to last st, spike-hdc in last st. Turn.


Row 10: Ch 2, hdc in next st and each st to end; change to B. in last st. Turn.


Fasten off.


 


FINISHING


Weave in ends.


Add Fringe:


Cut 18″ strands of all three colors (or whatever you have left). Holding 3 strands together, fold fringe in half. Using the crochet hook, *insert hook from WS to RS into short end of scarf and into fold of fringe, pull fold through edge of scarf, forming a loop, insert fringe ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from * working fringe evenly spaced across end of scarf. Repeat across other end of scarf.


 


 


 


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Published on November 30, 2020 09:29

November 28, 2020

Small Business Saturday


Small Business Saturday: 12 Small Businesses to Shop!

It’s my absolute pleasure to get to partner YarnYAY! with so many other wonderful small businesses to bring you mindfully sourced subscription boxes, yarns, projects, tutorials, and crafty tools. This year supporting small businesses during the holiday season is more important than ever, so we’re highlighting twelve of our favorite yarn-craft, holiday gift ideas from just some of our amazing partners from 2020.  Give their shops a gander.  Tell a friend. 


 
Think big. Shop small.
 

Thank you so much for supporting my small business! XX


 

1. Flax & Twine Linen Macrame Feather Earrings Kit

My friend Anne Weil never disappoints when it comes to chic and classy, DIY designs. This Macrame Earrings Kit adds cool to that mix. Make ’em; wear ’em!


 


2. Coco Knits Accessory Roll

Washable paper + clever construction = clean, modern organization. This Accessory Roll has notions-keeping, in the bag!



 


 


3. Camelia Fiber Co. Special Mystery Yarn Bouquet

Shhh, it’s a surprise! This Special Mystery Yarn Bouquet includes a top-secret combo of gorgeously dyed yarns.



 


4. Felted Sky Cover Needle Felting Kit      

Needle felting has never looked so beautiful as it does on this blooming pillow. Everything your giftee needs to make it themselves, along with complete instructions on how comes in the Cover Needle Felting Kit.





 


5. Katrinkles  8-Hole Buttons

Button, button, who’s got the button? Your favorite stitcher will, that’s who if you get thee over to Katrinkles to snag them. These make for great stocking stuffers and gift-toppers alike!



 


 


6. Mad | Tosh x Josh Bennett Rooftop Blanket Kit

I wasn’t the only designer to team up with conic dye house Mad | Tosh this year! My buddy, prolific designer Josh Bennett also joined forces with MT to create kits that are the ultimate in knitting luxury. Splurge on the Rooftop Blanket Kit to knit, then wrap around your main squeeze.



 


 


7.  Hello Bargello, Big Love Bag

I’ve got a whole lotta love for the Big Love Bargello project bag. Stitch it using the kit, then use it to hold supplies for your next knitting adventure!



 


8. Purl Soho Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Kit

Have a new knitter in your like, then this Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Kit is the perfect gift. It comes in 15+ color choices, and includes everything the stitcher needs to make their next, go-to winter accessories!



 


 


9. The Loome Mini Weaving Pendants Kit

Tiny art is good for the heart and is easily accessible with this Mini Weaving Pendants Kit!



 


 


10. Makers’ Mercantile Pony Flair Crochet Set

Handcrafted crochet hooks, painted with organic colors, all nestled in a leather bag is pretty much the beacon of handmade hapiness!



 


 


11. Smile & Wave  Hooking: Latch & Lock e-Course

Gift the gift of learning a new art form! Brilliant designer and teacher Rachel Denbow shows how to master latch-hooking from the comfort of your own home.



12. Pompom Quarterly Print + Digital Subscription


A magazine subscription is a gift that keeps on giving. When that magazine is Pompom Quarterly, it’s also a gift to be treasured. Every single issue is book-worthy. Buy now, keep forever!



 
Psst, don’t forget to check out my YarnYAY! Shop, too. We’ve got some gorgeous gifties waiting for you!
 

 
 

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Published on November 28, 2020 07:48

November 18, 2020

12th Annual Birthday Giveaway!


12th Annual Birthday Giveaway


Heyo! It’s that time of year again, for my annual birthday giveaway. Every year when I level up, I love to give presents to my amazing, fiber community!


 



To enter, all you need to do is sign-up for my newsletter. If you’re already signed up, then you’re golden. We’ll choose winners from that list, lottery-style on November 23rd. Sign-up here.


 





Here are the deets!:


 










Open to all newsletter subscribers, this year’s birthday giveaway includes THREE fabulous prizes!














 















Grand Prize: One each of the 7 colors of HOME yarn from Vickie’s collection with MAD|TOSH. ($196 value)

















Grand Prize = One of each color of Vickie Howell for MAD | TOSH HOME Collection Yarn














 














 
 




Prize #2: The Higher Five Bundle & Cowl Pattern + the Higher Five Nail Polish Mini Collection ($95 value)
Prize #3: A YarnYAY! box! ($35 value)














 
 




































 














Everyone on our email list is entered to win! 

Know someone who’d like to enter? Please forward them this email! All they need to do is click here to sign up!










 

 

(P.S. We’re also celebrating by offering free shipping today, in my YarnYAY! Shop)

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Published on November 18, 2020 07:28

November 16, 2020

Vertical Stripe Slip Stitch

Ask Me Monday: Vertical Stripe Slip Stitches


Vertical Stripe Slip Stitch

I’m on a vertical strip slip stitch kick lately, including them in designs for everything from light-weight flowing shawls, to chunky Christmas stockings. This week on Ask Me Monday I show how to use the technique both flat and in-the-round, plus offer some great vertical stripe slip stitch project options. 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!



Products shown in this video tutorial: Knitter’s Pride Smart Stix Interchangeable Needles



 





 


You can find ABBREVIATIONS HERE.


Vertical Stripe Slip Stitch Worked Flat

With A, CO 16 sts.


Row 1: Knit.


Row 2: Purl.


Join B.


Row 3 (RS): With B, *k1, sl1 wyib; rep from * to end.


Row 4 (WS): With B, *sl1 wyif, p1; rep from * to end.


Row 5: With A, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to end.


Row 6: With A, *p1, sl1 wyif; rep from * to end.


Rep Rows 3-6, until piece is square. Cut B.


Last 2 Rows: Rep Rows 1-2.


BO.


Make Me!


HOME for the Holidays Stocking by Vickie Howell

HOME for the Holidays Stocking, shown in Vickie Howell for Mad | Tosh HOME in colors, Shush Finger and Pinky Swear


 
Vertical Stripe Slip Stitch In-the-Round

Note: For this swatch, I recommend either using double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop method with a long circular needle.


With A, CO 20. Join rnd, taking care not to twist.


Rnd 1: Knit.


Join B.


Rnd 2: *With B k1, sl 1 wyib; rep from * around.


Rnd 3: *Sl 1 wyib, with A k1; rep from around.


Rep Rnds 2-3 until you have 4″ from CO edge.


Cut B.


Last Rnd: With A, knit.


BO.


 


 


Make Me!


Slipping Around Knit Cowl by Vickie Howell

Slipping Around Knit Cowl, shown in Vickie Howell for Mad | Tosh HOME in colors, Shush Finger and Spirit FIngers


 


 


 

 


 


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Published on November 16, 2020 07:07

November 9, 2020

Knit & Crochet Shell Stitches


Shell Stitches

This week. on Ask Me Monday, we talk Shell Stitches with techniques for both knitters and crocheters. Shell stitches are a great pattern choice for tops, scarves, and cowls like the Shell Cowls featured in our YarnYAY! November Box #31. Give my tutorials a watch and practice with the swatch instructions below, then you’ll be on your way to the Highway to Shell!


(You’re welcome.)


 




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!



Products shown in this video tutorial: Knitter’s Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles



 




Crochet Shell Stitch
 

You can find ABBREVIATIONS HERE.


Shell Stitch: Crochet Swatch

Ch 26.


Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and to end. Turn. — 24 sts


Row 2: Ch 1 (doesn’t count), *sc, sk 3 sts, 7 tr in the next st, sk 3 sts; rep from * across, ending with a sc. Turn.


Row 3: Ch 1, *sc, BPsc in next 7 tr; rep from * across, ending with a sc. Turn.


Row 4: Ch 3 (counts), 3 tr in same st, sk 3 sts, sc, *sk 3 sts, 7 tr in next st, sk 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across to last 4 sts, sk 3 sts, 4 tr in last st. Turn.


Row 5: Ch 1, *BPsc in next 4 tr, sc in next sc, BPsc in next 3 tr; rep from * across, ending with a sc.  Turn.


Repeat Rows 2-5 until you have a square.


Last Row: Ch 1, sc in every st to end. 


Fasten off.


 



Shell Stitch: Knit Swatch

CO 21 sts.


Rows 1 & 3: Knit.


Row 2: Purl.


Row 4: Knit.


Row 5  (RS): *K1 [YO, k1] twice [YO x 2, k1] five times, [k1, YO] twice; rep from * to last. st,  k1.


Row 6: K1 *K5, sl next 5 sts purl-wise wyif, dropping the double YOs, k4;  rep from * around.


Row 7: K4, sl next 5 sts purlwise wyib, k4, k5, sl next 5 sts. purlwise wyib, k6.


Row 8: K1, *K5, k5tog, k4; rep from * to end.


Rep rows 1-8 until piece is a square.


BO.


Make Me!


Shell Cowls by Natalie Thomas and Vickie Howell for YarnYAY!

Shell Cowls by Natalie Thomas and Vickie Howell featured in the November YarnYAY! box


 

 


Join Vickie Howell and a wonderful, supportive group of YarnYAYers!


November YarnYAY! subscription box, featuring knit and crochet, shell stitch cowl patterns


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Published on November 09, 2020 07:06

November 3, 2020

November YarnYAY! Box #31

 



 


Happy November, everyone! Or, as they say in my now, home state, “happy fall y’all!” It’s that time of the month when I get to reveal what products and partnerships are bringing the November YarnYAY! subscription box toy you, dear knitters and crocheters. Here we go!


 



Superwash DK | Sweet Georgia

This month we’re thrilled to be able to bring you a FULL hank of pure spun, Sweet Georgia Superwash DK merino, in the most beautiful shade of purple with hints of amber, Dried Lavender!


Sweet Georgia is a Vancouver, Canada-based artisan yarn company, founded by Felicia Lo. 



 


Shell Cowls | Natalie Thomas and Vickie Howell

All shell’s breaking loose this month! (You’re welcome.) This month we’re playing with different interpretations of shell stitches. The knit version, designed by Vickie, joins double-yarn-overs to create a fanning and wave effect.


Shell's Bells Cowl by Vickie Howell | November YarnYAY!

Shell’s Bells Cowl by Vickie Howell Model: Leslie Mims, The Mims Agency, Goosehead Insurance


 


The crochet version, by Detroit Knot’s Natalie Thomas, matches traditional shell stitches with back-post stitches for an embossed look. 


Shell Shock Cowl by Natalie Thomas | November YarnYAY!

Shell Shock Cowl by Natalie Thomas Model: Adrienne Duncan, Particular Home Design


 


Bracelet Kit | Hello Bargello

Bargello’s back, thanks mostly to the great eye, and modern messaging of Hello Bargello‘s Brett Bara. This month she’s sharing a simple bracelet kit, sized from child’s to XL! If you’ve never tried this craft before, get ready to get hooked!



 


Hand Made Tags | Kylie and the Machine

Gifts made by hand make the best gifts! Tag your cowl, and more, with these cheeky, handmade tags!


Kylie and the Machine is a woman-owned business, based in Brisbane, Australia.


 



 


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October 26, 2020

Center Out Knit Shawl Primer


Center Out Shawl

This week on Ask Me Monday, we chat center-out shawl design and how, once you understand the set-up, it’s easy to design your own Garter Stitch (and beyond) shawl, using any yarn that you love! Watch and swatch below!






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!



Products shown in this video tutorial: Knitter’s Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles



 




Center Out Shawl Practice Swatch

Ok, before you get started, let’s talk a little anatomy of a center-out shawl. This style is one large triangle made up of 2 smaller triangles that magically appear as you knit! You start at the top-center of the piece (think: where a finished shawl would hit the nape of your neck if you wore it in the traditional way) and work outwards, increasing by four stitches on every right side row. Placing the increases on either end and with 2 in the middle, create the shape. You can use any increase method you want, but for this swatch *and because I like the lacy detail it adds, we’ll be using yarn-overs. 


Grab your needles (I recommend circulars, at least 24″ long, so that the cord can bear the weight of the fabric as you knit), and yarn and have fun!


 


Center-out shawl diagram


 


 


You can find ABBREVIATIONS HERE.


 


With any yarn and corresponding sized needles, CO 4, pm, CO 1, pm, CO 4. — 9 sts


Row 1 (RS): K1, YO, k to marker, YO, sl m, k1, sl m, YO, k to last st, YO, k1. — 4 sts inc’d


Row 2: Knit.


Repeat Rows 1-2 until your piece measures 4″/10 cm from top-center to tip, OR keep on going until you have 15″ for a shawlette, or 30″ for a shawl!


BO.


Yay, you’ve got it!


Different weight yarns for center out shawls.

Experiment using the same swatch pattern with different weights of yarns! Shown here (B-T) super bulky, worsted, and fingering.


 


 



Looking for a Basic Shawl Recipe? Check out this post!



 


Make Me!


Flying V Knit Shawl by Vickie Howell


Flying V Shawl 


Yarn: 1 hank each TML+Tweed in Vickie Howell for Mad | Tosh colors: Shush Finger & Spirit Fingers, 1 mini-hank in Fingers Crossed.


 


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Published on October 26, 2020 09:50

October 19, 2020

Tunisian Crochet Pumpkins

Tunisian Crochet Pumpkin by Vickie Howell
Tunisian Crochet Pumpkins

This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how to make 3 different sizes of squishy, Tunisian Crochet pumpkins. These super-cute squash are great for Halloween and Thanksgiving decor, host gifts, table name markers, and more!


I this tutorial I show how to work the Tunisian Simple Stitch, how to increase, and how to decrease. Enjoy!


 


Oh, and don’t forget to tag @vickiehowell. #askmemonday with your pumpkin FOs!


 




This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s PrideKnitPro


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


 





 
Tunisian Simple Stitch Pumpkin by Vickie Howell

Shown in Vickie Howell for Mad | Tosh color, Peace Fingers


Tunisian Crochet Pumpkins

MATERIALS


Vickie Howell Mad | Tosh HOME (100 % superwash merino wool; 109 yds), in colors: Peace Fingers, Pinky Swear, or Fingers Crossed


US L/11 Knitter’s Pride Ginger Tunisian Crochet Hook


Large-eyed. Tapestry Needle


Stuffing


Hot Glue Gun


 


FINISHED SIZES


Approx. 2 ½”(3 ½”, 4 ½”) tall


 


GAUGE


Not important for this project.


 


SPECIAL STITCHES


Inc  1:  Increase 1 stitch


On a Forward Pass, insert hook into the space BETWEEN two stitches,  YO and pull up a loop. 


Dec 1: Decrease 1 stitch


On a Forward Pass,  insert hook through TWO bars, 


YO and pull up a loop.


 


DIRECTIONS


Ch 14(24, 34).


Row 1 Forward Pass: *Insert hook into next ch, YO and pull up loop; rep from * to end. –14(24, 34) sts on hook


R0w 1 Backward Pass: YO, pull through one loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops; rep from * to end. 1 st rem on hook.


Row 2 Forward Pass: Insert hook into front bar of 2nd st, YO and pull up a loop, *Insert hook into next bar, YO and pull up loop; rep from * to end. –14(24, 34) sts on hook


R0w 2 Backward Pass: YO, pull through one loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops; rep from * to end. 1 st rem on hook.


Row 2. establishes Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)


Repeat Row 2, 1(2, 4) times more.


Increase Row Forward Pass: Repeat Row 2, inc 1 evenly across,  4(5, 7) times.  –18(29, 41). sts


Increase Row Backward Pass: YO, pull through one loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops; rep from * to end. 1 st rem on hook.


Repeat Row 2, working straight TSS,  4 times more.


Decrease Row Forward Pass: Repeat Row 2, dec 1 evenly across,  4(5, 7) times.  –14(24, 34). sts


Decrease Row Backward Pass: YO, pull through one loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops; rep from * to end. 1 st rem on hook.


Repeat Row 2, working straight TSS, 1(2, 4) times more.


Bind-Off Final Pass: YO, insert hook through bar of 2nd st and through loop on hook, *YO, insert hook through bar of next st and through loop on hook; rep to end. 


Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.


 


FINISHING


Using the tail and tapestry needle, seam the side edges together to form a tube.


Pinch and stitch to gather and seam (see the same method used to close a beanie top here) the bottom of the pumpkin.


Stuff pumpkin.


Pinch and seam the top, same as for the bottom.


Sew 3 long stitches around, from top to bottom of the pumpkin, pulling so that the plush indents.


Hot glue stem onto the pumpkin top.



Are you a knitter or crocheter? Here are knit Plush Pumpkin and crochet Plush Pumpkin patterns for you!

 


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Get Vickie Howell for Mad | Tosh yarn and Knitter's Pride Tunisian Crochet Needles at YarnYAY.com


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October 12, 2020

Owl Cowl for Fall!

Ask Me Monday: Knit Owl Cowl


Owl Cowl for Fall!

This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how a clever cable lends itself to creating a spot-on seasonal accessory for fall. The Owl Cowl is knit in-the-round and from the bottom-up, using luscious, chunky Mad|Tosh HOME yarn in two of my own colors: Peace Fingers and Snaps.


The cabled owl is a traditional pattern, made kitschy-cool in autumnal, Halloween colors. Who dat, Owl Cowl?


 



This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s PrideKnitPro


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



Featured Knitter’s Pride Products:  Ginger Circular Needle Set



 


<<>>


 


Owl Cowl

Knit Owl Cowl by Vickie Howell 




MATERIALS


Vickie Howell for Mad|Tosh HOME  (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 110 yds/100 m), in colors: 1 hank (A) Peace Fingers, and (B) Snaps


US 13, 16″ Knitter’s Pride Ginger Circular Needle


(Optional) Cable Needle


 


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS


22″/56 cm circumference x 11″/28 cm tall


 


GAUGE


11 sts = 4″/10 cm in Reverse Stockinette Stitch


 


SPECIAL STITCHES


K1tbl: Knit 1 stitch, through the back loop


Insert needle through the back loop of the stitch and knit.


C4B: Cable 4 Back


Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, and hold in BACK of work; knit 2, knit 2 stitches off of the cable needle.]


C4F: Cable 4 Front


Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, and hold in FRONT of work; knit 2, knit 2 stitches off of the cable needle.


 


DIRECTIONS


With A, CO 60 sts. Join, taking care not to twist.


Cuff:


Rnd 1:  With A, *K1tbl, p3; rep from * around.


Join B.


Rnd 2: With B, *K1tbl, p3; rep from * around.


Rnds 3-4: Rep Rnds 1-2.


 


Body:


Rnd 1: With A, purl.


Rnd 2: With B, purl.


Rnds 3-4: With A, purl.


Rnds 5-6: With B, purl.


Rnd 7: With A, purl.


Cut A.


Rnd 8: With B,*C4B, C4F, p4;  rep from * around.


Rnds 9-11: *K8, p4; rep from * around.


Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 8.


Rnds 13-16: *K8, p4; rep from * around.


Rnd 17:. *K2, p4, k2, p4; rep from * around.


Rnd 18: *K8, p4; rep from * around.


Rnds 19-24: Rep Rnds 17-18.


Rnd 25: *C4B, C4F, p4;  rep from * around.


Rnds 26-28: *K8, p4; rep from * around.


Rnd 29: *C4B, C4F, p4;  rep from * around.


Rnd 30:  *K8, p4; rep from * around.


Rejoin. A.


Rnd 31: With A, purl.


Rnd 32: With B, purl


Rnds 33-34:  Rep Rnds 31-32.


Cuff:


Rnd 1:  With B, *K1tbl, p3; rep from * around.


Rnd 2: With A, *K1tbl, p3; rep from * around.


Rnds 3-4: Rep Rnds 1-2.


BO in pattern stitch.


FINISHING


Weave in ends. Block, if necessary.


Owl Cowl by Vickie Howell

 


RESOURCE: Japanese Stitches Unraveled, by Wendy Bernard


 


Shop with Vickie Howell at YarnYAY.com


Vickie Howell for Mad|Tosh High-Five Collection

 


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October 3, 2020

YarnYAY! October Box #30

YarnYAY! by Vickie Howell October Box #30

YarnYAY! October Box

Oh, October, how I love you! It’s officially Fall, the leaves are turning, deep earthy shades are everywhere, and cozy is key! With that in mind, I’m thrilled to share the gorgeous, autumnal yarns, projects and products I’ve put together for my YarnYAY! subscribers.


The YarnYAY! October Box # 30 features partnerships with 4 different women-owned and BIPOC artists and businesses. It. celebrates creativity, partnership, the change that comes with the turning of the seasons. Subscribe today (cancel at anytime), and settle in with me to stitch along!


 


YarnYAY! October Box includes Camellia Yarn Co yarn!


Merino Worsted | Camellia Fiber Co.


This yarn is beautifully spun 100% superfine merino in a versatile 4-ply worsted weight, with a firm twist and round shape, making it ideal for rendering crisp stitch definition. Our selections this month are Autumn-worthy shades, Terracotta and Dahlia.


Camellia Fiber Co. is a BIPOC artist, women-owned/run luxury hand-dyed fiber company in Nashville, Tennessee.


 


Waves Headband by Angela Tong for YarnYAY!


Headband Patterns | Designs by Angela Tong & Vickie Howell


This month’s projects are giving us a head start on Fall fashion! The knit version, designed by Angela Tong, incorporates playful, wavy ribbing.


Lines Headband by Vickie Howell for YarnYAY!


The crochet version, by me, juxtaposes two multi-directional rib techniques.


 


Pom Pom Quarterly Magazing in YarnYAY! October Box #30


Issue No. 30 | Pompom Quarterly


This stunning, Autumn issue of one of Vickie’s absolute favorite stitching + lifestyle magazines, is a feast for the eyes — not to mention the needles and hooks!


Pompom Quarterly is a UK-based, women-owned publishing company with an office in Austin, TX.


 


YarnYAY! October Box | Katrinkles Vote Stitch Markers


Vote Stitch Markers | Katrinkles


The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote in the United States. We’re celebrating with custom stitch markers from our friends over at woman-owned business, Katrinkles!


 


YarnYAY! October Box

Join Vickie Howell and a wonderful, supportive group of YarnYAYers!


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Published on October 03, 2020 10:00