Latest Knits by One Knit One Purl

Dear All,

It's been a while since my last post.  Here's some of my latest knits!

These stranded neck-pieces were knit using Kirsten Johnstone's pattern from her blog called Assemblage.  Her pieces are very unique.  These stranded scarves are warm and easy to wear.

Hand-knit stranded neck-piece

Another stranded neck piece knit with Madeline Tosh yarn.

This is another project I knit in December.  I used the free pattern front the Cascade Yarn website:
"Magic Rib" scarf pattern.  It was knit with hand-spun natural alpaca.

Thank you for looking!
Keep knitting!

Free Knitting Pattern - Super Bulky Neck Warmer

Hi Everyone,

Here's one of my free knitting patterns.  This is a quick project that can be completed in one weekend.  I hope you enjoy knitting this easy and warm neck warmer (shoulder warmer).

Size: Woman’s Medium. 

Materials Needed:

·       Yarn: 125 to 200 yards of any super bulky yarn (6 gauge)

·       24” Circular Needle - Size U.S. 15 (10.0 mm)

·       1 Large stitch marker

Finished Measurements (Lying Flat):

·       Height = 10” to 12” (depending on your preferences)

·       Width across top = 12” and when stretched = 16”

·       Width across bottom = 17” and when stretched = 20” to 21”

Instructions:

·       Cast on 72 stitches.  Join for working in the round (being careful not to twist stitches)

·       Place Marker

·       Knit 2, Purl 2 for 5” or 6” (depending on preference)

Next Row:  First Decrease:

*K2 P2tog, K2, P2 (repeat from * to end) = 63 stitches

·       Continue knitting for another 2” following the pattern:

*K2 P1 K2 P2 (repeat from * to end)

Next Row:  Second Decrease:

*K2 P1 K2 P2tog (repeat from * to end) = 54 stitches

·       Continue knitting following pattern for another 3” to 4”

Finishing: 

·       When piece measures 10” to 12” inches from bottom to top, bind off loosely

·      Following the pattern stitches, and weave in loose ends

·       If necessary, steam block to shape

·       Enjoy your neck warmer.  It will keep you very warm!

   

     Take care and keep knitting!

Free Knitted Cuff Pattern

Cuffs and wrist warmers are in style right now, so I decided to design and knit a few pairs.

This yarn is wool and acrylic made in Spain. It has verigations of wines and browns, with nubbies of orange, purple, and green. It's hard to believe that this pair came from the same yarn and dye lot!

Here's a pair from a verigated yarn made in Italy. It's wool and acrylic and reminds me of the colors of a mountain lake.

This yarn is Merino wool and very soft and warm. There is a crocheted purple edging and matching decorative button. These totally remind me of Marie Antoinette!

Free pattern:

Needles: (4) size 10 double pointed needles

Yarn: Worsted or chunky yarn - it's up to you

Cast on 8 stitches on each of the 3 needles = 24 stitches total

Knit 24 to 26 rows - or to whatever length you prefer

(Note: You can knit other stitches like the moss or seed stitch or add a cable, etc.)

When you reach desired length, bind off loosely

Decorative top:

Crochet 2 rows. (I crocheted one row of single, then one row of double crochet.)

Add embellishments - buttons or beads

You are done!

If you are not a knitter and would like to purchase a pair, please visit my Etsy Shop - http://pafiberartist.etsy.com

Au Revoir!