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    Mindful Knitting
    Mindful Knitting
    Mindful Knitting
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    Mindful Knitting

    By Chloé Elizabeth Birch

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    35 meditative knitting patterns that use colour, repetition and texture to help you unwind and destress.

    The relaxing rhythm and hand movements of knitting make it the perfect activity to absorb your attention and distract you from unwanted thoughts. As well as being beautiful makes, these 35 projects are specially designed to be a form of mindfulness practice. Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters, the patterns will help you stitch away stress by incorporating calming repetition and different textures, as well as mood-boosting bright colours and soothing pastel shades. Many of the projects make ideal gifts, bringing you satisfaction and positivity as you knit them for other people. There are also homewares including a mandala pillow and a meditation garland so that you can create an inspiring environment, as well as cosy accessories and garments to allow you to focus on yourself. All of the techniques and stitches you will need are explained with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step artworks. Let the click of the needles and the rhythm of the stitches help you to be in the moment, bringing you calmness and a sense of wellbeing.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCICO Books
    Release dateNov 8, 2022
    ISBN9781800651814
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      Book preview

      Mindful Knitting - Chloé Elizabeth Birch

      CHAPTER 1

      Tranquil Surroundings

      Lotus flower make-up remover pads

      These flowers are multifunctional—either use them as pretty coasters to brighten up your table or as fun make-up remover pads, being mindful to our wonderful planet as well as to yourself. This is a rewarding, quick make that is much easier than it looks. If you know how to knit, cast on and bind (cast) off, then you can make these.

      Mindfulness

      Take this design one petal at a time; there is no rush. If you have a spare few minutes, pick up this project and immerse yourself in a petal or two, taking some time just for yourself. As you become familiar with the pattern let your mind relax, counting backward from 9 to 4 and then forward to 9 again.

      SKILL RATING: •

      YARN AND MATERIALS

      Yarn and Colors Gentle (100% cotton) worsted (aran) weight yarn, approx. 82yd (75m) per 1¾oz/50g ball

      1 ball each of:

      Orchid shade 052

      Vanilla shade 010

      Blossom shade 045

      NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

      US size 6 (4mm) straight needles

      Stitch marker

      Tapestry needle

      FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

      Approx. 6¼in (16cm) diameter at widest point

      GAUGE (TENSION)

      Exact gauge (tension) is not important on this project.

      ABBREVIATIONS

      See page 126.

      NOTE

      Enjoy playing around with color as you make each flower, choosing a different shade for the main and contrast color to make each flower individual!

      COASTER/PAD

      Using main color, cast on 14 sts.

      PM between 7th and 8th st to assist with making up.

      Row 1 (RS): Knit.

      Row 2 (WS): K12, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 3: Using contrast color, k10, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 4: K9, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 5: K8, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 6: K7, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 7: K6, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 8: K5, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 9: K4, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 10: K5, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 11: K6, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 12: K7, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 13: K8, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 14: K9, bring yarn to front of work, turn.

      Row 15: Using main color, knit to end.

      Row 16: Bind (cast) off 7 sts, knit to end. (7 sts)

      Row 17: K6, kfb, cast on 6 sts. (14 sts)

      Rep Rows 2 to 17 six more times (7 petals), then rep Rows 2 to 16 once more (8 petals).

      Bind (cast) off rem 7 sts.

      MAKING UP AND FINISHING

      Join 7-st bound (cast) off edge to first 7 sts of cast-on edge using mattress stitch (see page 125), using beg marker for guidance. Work running stitch around central hole to close (see page 124). Fasten off and weave in ends (see page 118).

      Mosaic tote bag

      This design uses an easy four-row slip stitch pattern throughout, playing around with color to make the different sections. I-cords are worked to create the neat edging and handles. Once you learn how to knit an I-cord you will find yourself, like me, wanting to use it on everything as it creates such a lovely clean finish!

      SKILL RATING: ••

      YARN AND MATERIALS

      Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% wool, 25% microfiber, 25% acrylic) light worsted (DK) weight yarn, approx. 115yd (105m) per 1¾oz/50g ball

      2 balls each of:

      Carney shade 636 (A)

      Soutine shade 615 (B)

      Raphael shade 602 (C)

      NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

      US size 6 (4mm) straight needles

      US size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs)

      Tapestry needle

      FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

      Bag: approx. 12in (30.5cm) wide, 14in (36cm) long including I-cord edging

      Handles: 23½in (60cm) long

      GAUGE (TENSION)

      24 sts x 52 rows = 4 x 4in (10 x 10cm) over slip stitch pattern, using US size 6 (4mm) needles.

      ABBREVIATIONS

      See page 126.

      FRONT/BACK

      (make 2 the same)

      Using A, cast on 71 sts.

      Foundation row (WS): Knit.

      Row 1 (RS): Using B, k3, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 2 (WS): K3, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 3: Join A, k1, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1p, k1.

      Row 4: K1, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, yf, sl1p, yb, k1.

      Rep last four rows a further 14 times. Break off A.

      Row 61 (RS): Join C, k3, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 62 (WS): K3, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 63: Using B, K1, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1p, k1.

      Row 64: K1, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, yf, sl1p, yb, k1.

      Rep last four rows a further 14 times.

      Break off B.

      Row 121 (RS): Join A, k3, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 122 (WS): K3, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to end.

      Row 123: Using C, k1, *sl1p, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1p, k1.

      Row 124: K1, *yf, sl1p, yb, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, yf, sl1p, yb, k1.

      Rep last four rows a further 14 times. Break off C. Change to DPNs and join A.

      Row 181 (RS): Bind (cast) off 17 sts, k36 (not incl st used in bind/cast off). Bind (cast) off rem 17 sts.

      Fasten off.

      Central I-cord

      Slip rem 37 sts to other end of needle, and using B, cast on 4 sts onto same needle. (41 sts)

      Next row (RS): K4, k2tog tbl, slip 5 sts back onto LH needle.

      Rep this row until only 5 sts are left.

      Bind (cast) off.

      Mindfulness

      When I am feeling anxious, I find practicing mindful knitting brings me back to myself and settles my mind. By concentrating on the pattern and each stitch in process, I become focused on the task in hand rather than my spiraling thoughts. This isn’t always easy. When knitting, if you find your thoughts begin to wander elsewhere, recognize this and gently bring your attention back to your project.

      MAKING UP AND FINISHING

      Weave in ends and block front/back to given measurements (see page 118 and 126).

      Side edging

      Place front/back on top of each other with WS tog, pin in place.

      Using A and DPNs, cast on 5 sts.

      Beg at top right bound- (cast-)off edge, pick up and knit 1 st along row edge, making sure to work through both layers of bag, slip 6 sts on needle to other end. Do not turn.

      Next row (RS): K4, k2tog tbl, pick up 1 st along edge, slip 6 sts to other end of needle. Do not turn.

      Rep this row, working around 3 sides of bag, finishing at top left bound- (cast-)off edge.

      Next row (RS): K4, k2tog tbl, slip 5 sts to other end of needle. Do not turn.

      Bind (cast) off rem 5 sts.

      TOP EDGING AND HANDLES

      Using B and DPNs, cast on 5 sts.

      Beg at right side edging of top bound- (cast-)off edge, pick up and knit 1 st into next st, slip 6 sts on needle to other end. Do not turn.

      I-cord pick up (RS): K4, k2tog tbl, pick up 1 st along edge, slip 6 sts to other end of needle. Do not turn.

      Rep this row, working along each st to central cord. Work 2 more rows, picking up into side edge of central cord.

      Handle 1

      I-cord (RS): K6, slip 6 sts to other end of needle.

      Do not turn.

      Rep this row until handle measures 23½in (60cm).

      Work I-cord pick up row three times into side edge of central cord, cont to work I-cord pick up along each st to central cord on other side of bag.

      Work 3 more rows picking up into side edge of central cord.

      Handle 2

      I-cord (RS): K6, slip 6 sts to other end of needle.

      Do not turn.

      Rep this row until handle measures 23½in (60cm).

      Work I-cord pick up row three times into side edge of central cord, cont to work I-cord pick up along each st to beg of top edging.

      Bind (cast) off.

      Joining top Using mattress stitch (see page 125), sew cast on and bound- (cast-)off edge of top edging tog.

      Fasten off and weave in ends (see page 118).

      Mandala pillow

      The detailed pattern of a mandala grows outward in circles, generating a feeling of harmony and serenity. This design requires you to be present with your knitting while you relax into the pattern and its rhythm.

      Mindfulness

      To fully immerse yourself in the construction of this mandala, switch off any distractions, such as your cell (mobile) phone or television. Find a quiet space, and get comfortable in your surroundings—you could light a candle or open the window and let in a gentle breeze. Focus on your breathing and allow yourself to be completely present in the moment, then start your mandala.

      SKILL RATING: ••

      YARN AND MATERIALS

      West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% British wool) light worsted (DK) weight yarn, approx. 245yd (225m) per 3½oz/100g ball

      1 ball each of:

      Aqua Green shade 705

      Coral Crush shade 361

      Thistle Purple shade 717

      NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

      US size 6 (4mm) long straight needles

      Tapestry needle

      Polyester fiberfill stuffing

      FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

      Approx. 15¼in (38.5cm) diameter unstuffed

      GAUGE (TENSION)

      22 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4in (10 x 10cm) over stockinette (stocking) stitch, using US size 6 (4mm) needles.

      ABBREVIATIONS

      See page 126.

      SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

      MB (make bobble)—knit into front and back of next st twice (making 1 st into 4 sts), turn, purl 4 sts, turn, knit 4 sts, turn, purl 4 sts, turn, [k2tog] twice, pass first k2tog over second (making 4 sts back into 1 st)

      sl1p wyif (slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front)—slip next st purlwise with yarn in front on a WS row, to keep yarn at back of work

      NOTES

      Make one side using Aqua Green as A, Coral Crush as B, and Thistle Purple as C.

      Make one side using Thistle Purple as A, Aqua Green as B, and Coral Crush as C.

      PILLOW SIDE

      (make 2, using notes for color placement) Using A, cast on 7 sts.

      Row 1 (RS): K1, [kfb] 5 times, k1. (12 sts)

      Row 2 (WS): Purl.

      Row 3: K1, [kfb] 10 times, k1. (22 sts)

      Row 4: Purl.

      Row 5: K1, [kfb, k1] 10 times, k1. (32 sts)

      Row 6: Purl.

      Row 7: K1, [kfb, k2] 10 times, k1. (42 sts)

      Row 8: Purl.

      Row 9: K1, [kfb, k3] 10 times, k1. (52 sts)

      Row 10: Join B, purl.

      Row 11: K1, [kfb, k4] 10 times, k1. (62 sts) Break off B.

      Row 12: Change to A, p1, *sl1p wyif, p1; rep

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