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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Acorn Stitch or now called "Textured Acorn Stitch"



Acorn Stitch

or Textured Acorn Stitch

Reversible - Multiple of 10
(photo shows swatch in DK weight, size 8 needles
6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, 32 stitches, 39 rows)

In DK weight, this stitch has lots of bounce with a lot of vertical stretch.  It is good for hats, sweaters, cup cozies, leg warmers and anything where stretch is important. It might have too much thickness for socks, though.

*For using this stitch pattern in a garment, that will have a seam, it's advisable to add an extra end stitch at each side. But for garments in the round, you will just have to keep with multiples of 10.

   

new chart showing actual layout


When reading the chart, please keep in mind that /'s and \'s equal 2 stitches each. M's and M's create a stitch where none was before. The green boxes represent the repeated patterns for each row, and the _x's in the written instructions, represent the number of times a pattern is repeated (I leave them blank to emphasize they are adjustable).

(Textured) Acorn Stitch Pattern


Cast on multiples of 10 stitches. Chart has 20 stitches, but is increased to 24, as every acorn will add 2 additional stitches on the 3rd row and every 6th row, thereafter. The extra stitches are removed in the 7th row, and every 6th row, thereafter.




Row 1 (rs): p3, k4 (p6, k4) _x , p3

Row 2 (ws): k3, p4 (k6, p4) _x , k3

Row 3 (rs): p1 (2/2rpc, m1, m1p, 2/2lpc, p2) _x to 9 last stitches, 2/2rpc, m1, m1p, 2/2lpc, p1

Row 4 (ws): k1 (p2, k2) _x, p2, k1

Row 5 (rs): p1 (k2, p2) _x , k2, p1
Row 6 (ws): k1 (p2, k2) _x, p2, k1 - REPEAT of Row 4
Row 7 (rs): k1 (ssk, p6, k2tog, k2) _x, to last 11 stitches, ssk, p6, k2to, k1
Row 8 (ws): p2, k6 (p4, k6) _x, p2
Row 9 (rs): m1p (2/2lpc, p2, 2/2rpc, m1, m1p) _x , to last 10 stitches, 2/2lpc, p2, 2/2rpc, m1
Row 10 (ws): p1 (k2, p2) _x, k2, p1
Row 11 (rs): k1 (p2, k2)_x, p2, k1
Row 12 (ws): p1 (k2, p2) _x, k2, p1 - REPEAT of Row 10
Row 13 (rs): p3 (k2tog, k2, ssk, p6) _x to last 9 stitches, k2tog, k2, ssk, p3
Repeat rows 2 thru 13 for desired number of times


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Basket Stitch


Basket Stitch


One sided - Multiple of 4 + 3
(photo shows swatch in worsted weight, size 8 needles
6 x 6 inches, 27 stitches, 44 rows)

In worsted weight, this stitch has little to no drape, and is medium heavy in density, yet has a lot of stretch. It can be knit in one color, as well, and is a relatively easy stitch pattern for advanced beginner or intermediate knitter.


Cast on multiples of 4 + 3 stitches (chart is color coded. To knit in one yarn, just forget the color change)


Row 1 (ws): With (color) A - purl

Row 2 (rs): With (color) B - k3 (s1 wyib, k3) to end
Row 3 (ws): B - k3 (s1 wyif, k3) to end
Row 4 (rs): B - k3 (s1 wyib, k3) to end - same as row 2
Row 5 (ws): B - k3 (s1 wyif, k3) to end - same as row 3
Row 6 (rs): A - knit
Row 7 (ws): A - purl
Repeat rows 2 thru 7 for desired number of times


Chevron Stitch


Chevron Stitch



Reversible - Multiple of 8 + 1
(photo shows swatch in worsted weight, size 8 needles
6 x 6 inches, 25 stitches, 16 rows)

In worsted weight, this stitch does not have much drape, and is medium in density. It's very architectural and might look great on a vest or bag. The pattern is fairly easy for an advanced beginner, or intermediate knitter.


Cast on multiples of 8 + 1 (no less than 17)


Row 1 (rs): k1 (p7, k1) _x, to end
Row 2 (ws): p1, k7 (p1, k7) _x, p1
Row 3 (rs): k2 (p5, k3) _x, p5, k2
Row 4 (ws): p2, k5 (p3, k5) _x, p2
Row 5 (rs): k3 (p3, k5) _x, p3, k3
Row 6 (ws): p3, k3 (p5, k3) _x, p3
Row 7 (rs): k4 (p1, k7) _x, p1, k4
Row 8 (ws): p4, k1 (p7, k1) _x, p4
Row 9 (rs): p1, k7 (p1, k7) _x, p1
Row 10 (ws): k1 (p7, k1) _x, p7, k1
Row 11 (rs): p2, k5 (p3, k5) _x, p2
Row 12 (ws): k2 (p5, k3) _x, p5, k2
Row 13 (rs): p3, k3 (p5, k3) _x, p3
Row 14 (ws): k3 (p3, k5) _x, p3, k3
Row 15 (rs): p4, k1 (p7, k1) _x, p4
Row 16 (ws): k4 (p1, k7) _x, p1, k4



Monday, June 24, 2013

A Little Stash - Pattern

A Little Stash



This small stash pouch can be used for a multitude of things. It's fast to knit up and therefore makes a great last minute gift for anyone, or even a gift bag. Since it takes only about half or less of an average skein of yarn, it's a good stash buster too. The directions are for a bag with a round bottom. However, you can create a flat bag by omitting the bottom and just seam up the edges.


Each side looks good and is different from the other, so you can decide which you would like to use as your outer side.

If you would like a larger bag, just increase the number of stitches by multiples of 10, and make as long as you want.

Materials needed

Needles - size 8 straight or circular (any length), and size 8 DPs.
Note - you can use whatever size needle works best with your yarn. I chose this size with the yarn I used, in order to get a tight stitch.
Yarn - Worsted weight, approximately 32 grms in cotton weight, or 40 yds in any worsted weight yarn.

 I used Patons Pure 100% Organic Cotton.

Yarn needle or other blunt tipped needle.


This Pattern is available for $1 on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-little-stash

Happy Knitting

Coral Knot Stitch


Coral Knot Stitch


One Sided - Multiple of 2
(photo shows swatch in worsted weight, size 8 needles
6 x 6 inches, 28 stitches and 36 rows

In worsted weight, this stitch pattern has no drape and medium density. It's an easy pattern to follow, and would be suitable for coats, jackets and any project that needs a more rigid shape.


Cast on multiples of 2 stitches. Directions include an additional stitch at beg and end of rows.

Setup Row 1 (rs) knit
Setup Row 2 (ws) purl
Row 3 (rs): k1 (k2tog) _x, k1,
Row 4 (ws): k1, (k1, m1) _x, k1
Row 3 (rs): knit
Row 4 (ws): purl
Repeat rows 1 thru 4 until desired length


Saturday, June 22, 2013

Double Hourglass Stitch


Double Hourglass Stitch

a traveling cable stitch

One Sided - Multiple of 14
(photo shows swatch in worsted weight, size 8 needles
6 x 6 inches, 30 stitches and 32 rows)

In worsted weight, this stitch pattern has a slight drape and medium density, good for a straight shaped sweater or lightweight jacket. It can also be used for paneling or with a combination of other cables.




Cast on multiples of 14 Directions include an additonal stitch at beg and end of rows, and instructions for repeat only. Chart shows extended area for view of full pattern.

Row 1 (ws): k1 (p1, k2, p1, k6, p1, k2, p1) _x, k1
Row 2 (rs): p1 (11lp, p1, 11lp, p4, 11rp, p1, 11rp) _x, p1
Row 3 (ws): k1 (k1, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k2, p1, k1) _x, k1
Row 4 (rs): p1 (p1, 11lp, p1, 11lp, p2, 11rp, p1, 11rp, p1) _x, p1
Row 5 (ws): k1, [ k2 (p1, k2) _x ], k1
Row 6 (rs): p1 (p2, 11lp, p1, 11lp, 11rp, p1, 11rp, p2) _x, p1
Row 7 (ws): k1 (k3, p1, k2, p2, k2, p1, k3) _x, k1
Row 8 (rs): p1 (p3, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, p3) _x, p1
Row 9 (ws): repeat row 7
Row 10 (rs): p1 (p2, 11rp, p1, 11rp, 11lp, p1, 11lp, p2) _x, p1
Row 11 (ws): k1 [ k2 (p1, k2) _x ], k1
Row 12 (rs): p1 (p1, 11rp, p1, 11rp, p2, 11lp, p1, 11lp, p1) _x, p1
Row 13 (ws): k1 (k1, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k2, p1, k1) _x, k1
Row 14 (rs): p1 (11rp, p1, 11rp, p4, 11lp, p1, 11lp) _x, p1
Row 15 (ws): repeat row 1
Row 16 (rs): p1 (k1, p2, k1, p6, k1, p2, k1) _x, p1