Nancy's Favourite Afghan

Image shows a swatch of the basketweave pattern used in Nancy's afghan worked with worsted weight yarn on 4mm needles. Materials: 48 oz or so of worsted weight yarn size 17 needles Pattern: Cast on 130 stitches with double yarn and knit 10 rows of garter stitch, then you start the pattern: Rows 1-10: K5, (P10, K10) repeat to last 5sts, K5 Rows 11-20: K5, (K10, P10) repeat to last 5sts, K5 I work the afghan 18 blocks tall but you can do more or less as you like - if you want to do a baby blanket, you use single yarn and a size 11 needle - with the baby blanket I do between 10 and 12 blocks. End with 10 rows of garter stitch.

The Envelope Afghan

Materials: Worsted Weight yarn. Amount will vary depending on afghan size, but for a normal (40" wide x 54" long) afghan it uses around 6 3.5 ounce skeins. Size 8 or 9 straight needles. Size 10 will give you a wider strip, and size 13 a lovely lacy effect. Gauge: Not important A typical adult afghan would be 5 strips wide Pattern for strip: Cast On 36 sts Row 1: K1, K2tog, k6, YO, K1, YO, K6, (K2tog) twice, K6, YO, K1, YO, K6, K2tog, K1. Row 2: Purl all sts across. Row 3: Knit all sts across. Repeat rows 1-3 until strip is desired length. ALWAYS BIND OFF ON ROW 3!

Lamb's Pride hat for infants and kids This hat is knit in the round on double pointed needles. Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride worsted weight, 1 skein. 1 set double point needles size US 7 (4.5mm) or to achieve gauge of 4 stitches per inch. Terms: dp-double pointed needles Ins-inches RT-right twist. Knit next 2 stitches together. Leave on left needle. Knit into first stitch. Drop both from needle. St/sts-stitch/es K-knit P-purl PM-place marker Rnd-round Tog-together Pattern: Rnd 1: *RT, p6. Repeat from * around. Rnd 2: *K2, p1, k4, p1. Repeat from * around. Cast on 72 (80) sts. Divide evenly over double pointed needles, leaving one free to knit with. PM. Join. Work k2, p2 ribbing for 2.5 (3) ins. Repeat rnds 1 & 2 until piece measures 6.5 (11) ins from cast on, ending after rnd 1. Decrease for crown: *K2, p1, k1, k2tog, k1, p1. Repeat from * around. *RT, p5. Repeat from * around. *K2, p1, k3tog., p1. Repeat from * around. *RT, p3. Repeat from * around. *K2, P3tog. Repeat from * around. *RT, p1. Repeat from * around. *K2tog. Repeat from * around. *P2tog. Repeat from * around. Break yarn and pull through stitches.

IRELAND MISTS SWEATER

(PATTERN WAS CORRECTED AS OF 11/25/01)

I designed this sweater on needles and didn't want to draw the charts differently 'cause it won't match to the picture. But I, for one, would rather prefer this sweater longer. So, I suggest to knit a few rows more of the lower body pattern. It'll match to sleeves and look pretty well. FINISHED UNDERARM MEASUREMENT: 38" (TO FIT A 'REAL' 34" CHEST MEASUREMENT) SUGGESTION FOR 34" FINAL UNDERARM MEASUREMENT - WW IN GAUGE 20 STS/4") MATERIALS: Approx. 900 yds of any heavy worsted weight yarn. NEEDLES: US #5 and US #7. One circular needle US #5 16" length. TENSION/GAUGE: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" ins in Irish moss PATTTERN STITCH: See charts. RIB STITCH: See directions. NOTE: Work 1 selvedge st at both ends of front, back and sleeves. Selvedge sts are knit in st st: K in RS and P in WS. DIRECTIONS BACK With smaller needles cast on 86 sts. Rib as follows: Row 1 (WS): * K2, P2; rep from * to the last 2 sts: K2. Row 2 (RS): P2, * K into back of second st on left needle, then K into front of first st and slip both sts off left needle tog, P2; rep from * to end of row. Rep these 2 rows 4 times (or until lenght desired, fin with a RS). Change to larger needles and proceed in patt foll Chart A, working row 1 with WS facing you. Place a marker for armholes at the end of third ridge. work chart until end. FRONT On smaller needles cast on 86 sts and work rib as given for Back. Change to larger needles and foll Chart A until row 115, included (see mark in chart). With RS facing you work as follows: Right Neck Gusset and Shoulder Shape: Row 1 (116)(RS): K59, K2tog, K11, wrap yarn around the next st, leave rem 14 sts on neddle, TURN. Row 2 (WS): slip wrapped st, K12. Row 3 (RS): P2tog, P9, wrap and turn. Row 4 (WS: slip wrapped st, P10. Row 5 (RS): K2tog, K7, wrap next st, turn. Row 6 (WS): slip wrapped st, K8. Row 7(RS): P7. Row 8 (WS): P7.

Row Row Row Row Row

9 (RS): P24 to end. 10 (WS): K24 to end. 11 (RS): K24 to end. 12 (WS): P24 to end. 13 (RS): BO in K.

Left Neck Gusset and Shouder Shape: Pick up the 59 sts rem in holder from left to rigth, with RS facing you. You will work the left shoulder on the first 27 sts. Place the rem 32 central sts in a holder or left them unused in your needle. Attach yarn and work on RS as follows: Row 1(RS): K27 to end (this "end" is the neck opening edge). Row 2 (WS): K2tog, K11, wrap and turn. Row 3 (RS): slip wrapped st, P12. Row 4 (WS): P2tog, P9, wrap next st, turn. Row 5 (RS): slip wrapped st, K10. Row 6 (WS): K2tog, K7, wrap next st, turn. Row 7 (RS): P8, wrap next st, turn. Row 8 (WS): P8, wrap netx st, turn. Row 9 (RS): slip wrap st, K8 . Row 10 (WS): K24 to end. Row 11 (RS): P24 to end. Row 12 (WS): BO in P. SLEEVES Sew shoulders seams in grafting. Foll marker for armholes, pick up 38 sts from front edge and 38 sts from back edge = 76 sts with RS facing you. Beg to work Chart B in WS. Work decreases every 8th row (RS) for 3 times and every 6th row for 12 times, as follows: K1, ssk, foll patt until last 3 sts, K2tog, s st, until rem 48 sts on needles (93 rows). Change to smaller needles and decrease evenly 6 sts in the next row, with WS facing you, as follows: K2, P2, K1, K2tog, P2, K2, P2, K1, K2tog, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K1, K2tog, P2, K2, P2, K1, K2tog, P2, K2. Next row (RS): Work row 2 as given for Back and Front ribs and then rep rows 1 and 2 until lenght desired. BO loosely. FINISHING Block pieces as usual. Sew side seams and underarm sleeves. See pics of this sweater sewing HERE. Collar: with circ needle pick up the rem 38 sts from the holder in Back from right to left, attach yarn, then pick up 9 sts from left neck shape edge, work K32 sts from front, pick up 9 sts from right neck shape edge = 88 sts. Work in round with RS facing you as follows: 2 rows in P 2 rows in K 2 rows in P 6 rows in K BO in K. ABBREVIATIONS: alt = alternate beg = begin(ning) patt = pattern cont = continue psso = pass slipped stitch over dec = rem = remain(ing) decrease(ing); rep = repeat dpns = double RS = right side point needles s st(s) = selvedge stitch(es) fin = finishing sl = slip fol = follow(s)ing ssk = slip, slip, knit in(s) = inch(es) st(s) = stitch(es) inc = increase(ing) st st = stocking stitch (RS row k, WS row p) K = knit tbl = through back loops M1 = make one st tog = together by picking up the WS = wrong side horizontal loop yd(s) = yard(s) between sts and yo = yarn over knitting in the back of it meas = measures mm = millimeters P = purl

A BORDER COLLIE IN "HERDING MODE"

This hat was made by Joan Fernbach

Yellow Eyed Penguin

Dragon Hoodie
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Copyright Marnie MacLean 2004

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Designed by M A R N I E

MACLEAN

for A R T F I B E R S

Is there anything cuter than dressing little children up as animals? This pattern was originally a design for my boss's son, James, born this summer. I've reworked the pattern a little and made it with a yarn called C A T N A P for a piece that is not only easy to care for, but is so soft you might decide you want to adapt the design to your own size. This piece is sized for infants but you could easily rework any hoodie pattern of any size to make one for larger tots. If you want to get a few more months out of it, Double the length of the sleeve ribbing and fold up the bottoms for the first few months.

Supplies
2 Skeins of C A T N A P in Green for small or medium, 3 for large 1 Skein of C A T N A P in Purple US #10.5 needles US#9 needles G Crochet hook Tapestry Needle 10" Separating zipper 36" Shoe lace or other tie for hood

Gauge
15.0 sts by 20.0 rows = 4" in STst

Body
Download the PDF chart for the size you wish to work. Please refer to the key at right for the various stitches. You can work the spots as intarsia, as you go, or work them as appliques separately. The piece shown uses appliques. All hems are worked on the smaller needle size. All green areas and spots are worked with size #10.5 needles. Small: Chest=21" Length=10"
BODY AND SLEEVE CHART HOOD CHART

Medium: Chest=23" Length=10.5"

BODY AND SLEEVE CHART HOOD CHART

Large: Chest=25" :Length=11"

BODY AND SLEEVE CHART HOOD CHART

Notes about working the Hood

Please note that the purple area of the hood has indications for a YO, K2tog at each end to produce holes for the tie to be threaded and will need to be folded in half and grafted together to make the casing.

Assembly
Sew front and back of sweater together at side seams and shoulder seams. Sew sleeves onto body. Sew up seams of the hood but do not attach to body yet.

Front Placket
With #9 needles, PU 3 stitches for every 4 rows along right front side. Work in Seed Stitch for 4 rows. BO Repeat on left side. Attach hood to body at neckline

Ears
With #9 needles CO 3 Increase at both ends of every row for 3 rows Work 2 rows straight Decrease at both ends of every row until you have 1 stitch left. BO Make 2

Spine
With crochet hook, make a chain a few inches longer than desired length of spine. Ch1, turn *SC in next ch, HDC in next ch, 3 DC in next ch, HDC in next ch* To desired length. Undo any

remaining chain stitches, by cutting the chain within an inch of the last bump and unraveling the remaining couple chains.

Finishing
Attach ears to top of hood seams. Sew spine along center back from bottom hem to top of hood. If you worked the spots as appliques, attach them as outlined in the chart. Sew zipper into place. You may find this T U T O R I A L from ChicKnits useful. Thread shoelace through YO eyelets in hood.

Close up of hat

Instructions: CO 80 sts on circular needle. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark beg of rnd. Work k2, p2 ribbing 1.5" as follows: Rnd 1: k2, p2; rep across Rep this Rnd. Work 8 Rnds in st st. Work 6 Rnds in seed st as follows: Rnd 1: k1, p1; rep across Rnd 2: p1, k1; rep across Work 8 Rnds in st st. Work 6 Rnds in seed st. Begin decreases. Change to double points when sts no longer fit on circular needle. Rnd 1: *k3, k2tog; rep from * across Rnd 2: knit Rnd 3: *k2, k2tog; rep from * across Rnd 4: knit Rnd 5: *k1, k2tog; rep from * across Rnd 6: knit Rnd 7: k2tog across Rnd 8: knit Rnd 9: k2tog across Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread through tapestry needle and thread through each rem st on needle as if to purl, taking sts off needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat. Weave in ends on WS. Fold up brim.

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Blue's Clues Chart

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Clown Motif Chart

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Pokemon Motif - Pikatchu Chart II

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Pokemon Motif - Pikachu Chart

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Teddy Bear Motif Chart

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Wizard
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Easter Chick Chart

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Frog Motif
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Tulip Motif - Enlarged

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Jack-O-Lantern Motif Chart

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Hissing Black Cat Chart

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Christmas Tree Cloth

Designed by Barbara Breiter

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This pattern makes a delightful holiday dish or face cloth if knit with a cotton or delicate yarn. Use it as a hot pad if knitted with thick, heavy yarn. You could enlarge the surrounding purl area and make a dishtowel or knit the background a different color from the tree. Let your imagination run! The motif is 16 sts by 32 rows. Use any yarn of choice and needles appropriate to the yarn. The gauge is not vital. Both sides look equally nice; if you use the side where the tree itself is stockinette, it appears raised.

Instructions: CO 25 st. Row 1: k1, p1 to end; end k1. Row 2: Repeat row 1. Row 3: k1, p1, k across; end p1, k1. Row 4: k1, p1, p across; end p1, k1. Row 5: Repeat row 3. Row 6: k1, p10, k3, p10, k1. Row 7: k1, p1, k9, p3, k9; end p1, k1. Row 8: Repeat row 6. Row 9: Repeat row 7. Row 10: k1, p4, k15, p4, k1. Row 11: k1, p1, k3, p15, k3; end p1, k1. Row 12: Repeat row 10. Row 13: Repeat row 11. Row l4: k1, p5, k13, p5, k1. Row 15: k1, p1, k4, p13, k4; end p1, k1. Row 16: Repeat row 14. Row 17: Repeat row 15. Row 18: k1, p6, k11, p6, k1. Row 19: k1, p1, k5, p11, k5; end p1, k1. Row 20: Repeat row 18. Row 21: Repeat row 19. Row 22: k1, p7, k9, p7, k1. Row 23: k1, p1, k6, p9, k6; end p1, k1. Row 24: Repeat row 22. Row 25: Repeat row 23. Row 26: k1, p8, k7, p8, k1. Row 27: k1, p1, k7, p7, k7; end, p1, k1. Row 28: Repeat row 26. Row 29: Repeat row 27. Row 30: k1, p9, k5, p9, k1.

Row 31: k1, p1, k8, p5, k8; end p1, k1. Row 32: Repeat row 30. Row 33: Repeat row 31. Row 34: k1, p10, k3, p10, k1. Row 35: k1, p1, k9, p3, k9; end p1, k1. Row 36: k1, p11, k1, p11, k1. Row 37: k1, p1, k10, p1, k10; end p1, k1. Row 38: k1, p1, p across; end p1, k1. Row 39: k1, p1, k across; end p1, k1. Row 40: Repeat row 38. Row 41: Repeat row 1. Row 42: Repeat row 1.