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“Halfa” is half a sweater. It is the prefect sweater for spring.
Make it now – here’s how.
One size fits most
Length: 8”
Knitting needles: 5.00 mm
6 UK/ 8 USA
OR one size to obtain tension.
Yarn: worsted weight
(approximately 800 yards/ 760 metres)
Tension: 3 stitches x 5 rows= 1”
over garter stitch
garter stitch
Row knit – to end of row.
Repeat row for pattern.
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Back
Cast on 60 stitches.
Work in garter stitch for 8”
Front
Cast on 60 stitches.
Work in garter stitch for 8”
Assembling sweater
Use the three needle cast off technique to bind off 15 stitches at the beginning and end of this row.
Place 60 stitches (30 stitches from front and 30 stitches from back) on a circular needle and work in garter stitch for 6”.
Cast off.
Sleeves (make 2)
Cast on 60 stitches.
Work in desired pattern for 18”.
Then decrease 30 stitches evenly across row.
Cast off.
Finishing
Sew on sleeves.
Sew shoulders and sleeves seams. End both sleeve seams 5” from under arm.
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Learn how to make I-cord and tassels. Then make this beautiful neck piece.
Yarn: approximately 100 yards
Needles: two double-pointed needles, any size
I-cord making
is the method employed to produce three dimensional cording.
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1. This technique requires two double pointed needles. Cast on the desired number of stitches.
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2. Work the first row in garter stitch. |
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3. Once the first row is finished don’t turn your work. Instead keep the right side of the work facing you and slide the stitches to the other end of the needle. Bring the working yarn forward. Continue working in this manner until you begin to create a “tube”. During the initial rows of I-cord the wrong side may resemble little ladders. The laddering will slowly be eliminated if you continue to work the I-cord while maintaining tension.
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4. Work the tube to the desired length. |
Making Tassels
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Cut twenty (24 inches long) lengths of yarn 24 inches long.
(Five pieces of yarn for each end of the I-cord.)
Then thread the yarn through the end of the I-cord. |
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Ensured that all ends are the same length. Then tie a square knot near the end of the I-cord to secure the tassel. Trim the ends if needed. |
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Three Wishes
Baby Blanket
The three wishes are: health, love, and happiness
Blanket measures: 30" x 35"
Yarn: Seven balls of double knit yarn (approximately 1,050 yards)
Knitting needles: 4.50 mm/ 7 US OR SIZE TO OBTAIN TENSION
Tension: 1" = 5 stitches using garter stitch.
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1. Cast on 150 stitches.
2. Work in garter stitch for 35".
3. Cast off.
Variation: Work in Seed Stitch or Moss Stitch.
I dedicate this pattern to my friends on the TKGA BB.
What is double knit?
This standard yarn weight is also known as DK or light worsted weight. You can identify it in your local yarn shop by looking for the "3" on the yarn band. The gauge, for this yarn weight, is 21 - 24 stitches per 4 inches worked in Stockinette stitch.
Book Sweater
"Knit something novel for your book lover"
- Yarn: one ball of worsted weight (roughly 50 yards)
- Knitting needle: 7 US/4.50 mm OR SIZE TO OBTAIN TENSION
Tension: 1" = 5 stitches using Stockinette stitch
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1 x 1 rib stitch
Row 1: *knit one, purl one - work from *to end of row.
Repeat row 1 for pattern.
Stockinette (Stocking) Stitch
Row 1: knit to end of row.
Row 2: purl to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for pattern.
Cast on 45 stitches
Work in 1 x 1 rib stitch for 1 inch.
Work in Stockinette stitch for eight inches
Work in 1 x 1 rib stitch for 1 inch
Cast off.
Finishing:
Ensure that the purl ("wrong") side is facing out. Fold your work in half: ribbing end to ribbing end.
Sew two side seams to create a pocket.
Weave in ends.
A Warmer World
Scarf
Yarn: Bulky (170 yards)
Knitting needles: 11 US/8.00 mm or SIZE TO OBTAIN TENSION
Tension: 1" = 3 stitches using garter stitch |
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Garter Stitch
Row 1: Knit every stitch to end of row
Repeat row 1 for pattern
Cast on 24 stitches
Knit every row in garter stitch until scarf measures 51 1/2" (131 cm) or desired length
Cast off (Bind off). Weave in ends.
"Santa Hat"
One size fits most adults.
Yarn:
1 ball white worsted weight
1 ball red worsted weight
Knitting needles: US 7/ 4.50 mm or size to obtain tension
Tension: 1" = 5 stitches using stockinette stitch
1 x 1 rib stitch Row 1: *knit one, purl one - continue from * to end of row. Repeat for pattern.
Stockinette Stitch Row 1: knit - to end of row. Row 2: purl - to end of row. Repeat for pattern.
Cast on 80 stitches Work 1 x 1 rib stitch for 3 inches in white yarn Work in Stockinette stitch in red yarn Decrease two stitches after the 5th row and then every 4th row Work to desired length. (Mine measures 36 inches long.) Cast off.
Finishing: Sew side seam
Fringe: Cut twenty strands of white yarn approximately 12 1/2 inches long. Using a darning needle, thread through tail of hat. Tie using over hand knot.
In recent variations of this hat, I have lengthened the ribbing to 6 inches. I do this so that I can hold over the brim. I find that it stays on better.
I hope you enjoy knitting the hat for the Santas in your life.
Happy knitting!
Leanne
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