Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Supa Fine Cowl from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 18” x 9” unstretched and unblocked.
Needles US 8 - 5.0mm 16” circular

You’re one weekend away from a super luxurious knit cowl! This project is perfect for a beginning knitter who wants to practice their knit and purl stitches while catching up on the latest podcast episodes. The Supa Fine Cowl only requires one hank of our Super Fine Alpaca Special Reserve yarn or equivalent yardage of another bulky weight yarn making it perfect for stash busting or gift knitting. 

Directions 

CO 64 sts. 

Ribbing Place marker at the beginning of the round and join being careful to not twist your stitches. 

Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) repeat to end. 

Row 2 (WS): K to end. 

Repeat rows 1-2 until piece measures 9” from cast on edge, ending after working a row 1. 

Finshing BO loosely, weave in ends and spray block lightly. 

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Supa_Fine_Cowl__D55723220.html

Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is InfiniTea Cowl Dishcloth from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 56.5” circumference x 9.25” high
Needles US 15 (10mm) 40” or 47” circular needle

Basic knitting in the round skills needed. When knitting in the round, knitting every round will produce St st, and knitting one round and purling the next round will produce the Garter st, which is opposite of when you knit flat. 

Stockinette Stitch (St st, worked in the round over any number of sts) All Rounds: K all sts. 

Garter Stitch (worked in the round over any number of sts) Round 1: K all sts. Round 2: P all sts. Rep Rounds 1 and 2 for pattern. 

Directions 

This cowl is done in three sections, using two colors: Color C1, then color C2, then color C1 again. If you prefer, you can complete the cowl with 3 different colors or all one color. 

Section One 

Using C1, CO 120 sts using Long Tail Cast On. 

Carefully join for circular knitting without twisting the sts. 

Place marker at join to mark beginning of round, and begin working in St st: 

Rounds 1-4: Knit. Then work in Garter Stitch: 

Round 5: Knit. 

Round 6: Purl. 

Rounds 7-10: 

Repeat Rounds 5 and 6 twice more. 

Break off yarn. 

Section Two

 Join C2 at stitch marker and work in St st: Rounds 1-10: Knit Break off yarn. 

Section Three Join C1 at stitch marker and work in Garter Stitch: 

Round 1: Knit. 

Round 2: Purl. 

Rounds 3-6: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 twice more. 

Begin working in St st: Rounds 7 -10: Knit. BO all sts loosely p-wise. 

Break off yarn 

Finishing Weave in ends, wash and block to finished measurements.

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/InfiniTea_Cowl__D55719220.html

Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Simple Shells Cowl from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements Approximately 10” wide x 22”circumference, blocked.
Hooks US G/7 (4.5 mm)

 This cowl is created as one piece worked in the round. A stitch marker is placed to indicate beg of rnd. 

FSC (Foundation single crochet) Ch 2, insert hook into second ch from hook and pull up a loop, Ch 1, YO and pull through both loops, *insert hook into ch just made, pull up a loop, Ch 1, YO and pull through both loops; rep from * until desired number of single crochet is reached. 

Directions 

Rnd 1: FSC 74, join last st to first st with Sl St, being careful to not twist. 

Rnd 2: Ch 1, SC in same st as join (mark this st), Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc, *5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc, Sc in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rnd 3: Work 5 tr in marked st (move st marker to 3rd tr in set), Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, *SC in next tr, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, 5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rnd 4: SC in marked st (mark this st), Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, *5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, SC in next tr, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rep Rnds 3-4 until piece measures approximately 10” or desired width. 

Last Rnd: SC in each sc and tr around, skipping all ch spaces. 

Finishing Weave in ends, wash and block. 

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Simple_Shells_Cowl__D55691220.html

Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Alumni Scarf from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 4.25” wide x 72” long
Needles US 4 (3.5mm) straight or short circular needles

Not your typical rib pattern, this scarf combines two Knit/Purl combinations to create an instant classic for men or women. The Knit/Purl combinations are easy to learn, and the rhythm will have this piece knitted up in no time. The weight of the scarf and the slight stretch of the alpaca as the scarf increases will contribute a little to the end length. 

Stitch Pattern (worked flat over multiples of 10 sts plus 5) 

Row 1: K5, *P5, K5; repeat from * to end of row. 

Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * to end of row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern 

Directions 

CO 45 sts. Work Stitch Pattern until piece measures approximately 72”, ending with a Row 1. 

When joining new yarn balls, be sure to start at the beginning or end of a row to avoid bumps in the pattern. On next row, BO (not too tightly). 

Finishing Weave in ends; block scarf ends if needed. Blocking is not necessary for scarf body, but can be done if desired. 

The Original Pattern can be found at
http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Alumni_Scarf__D55696220.html

Free Pattern of the Week

This weeks Free pattern is Ziggy Lace Scarf from KnitPicks.

Ziggy Lace Scarf Materials used: size H hook, approximately 440 yds. 

Finished size: approximately 4 1/2″ x 57″.

Row 1) 2 dc in 4th ch from the hook, ch 1, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 2, sk 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch) 3 times, ending with sc in last ch. Ch 3, turn. 

Row 2) 2 dc in same st as turning ch, ch 1, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc) 3 times, ending with sc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 

Row 3) 2 dc in same stitch as turning ch, ch 1, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 1, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc) 3 times, ending with sc in top of turning ch. 

Repeat rows 2 and 3 to desired length. 

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Ziggy_Crochet_Scarf_Pattern__D50861220.html

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