Hot Pink High-neck Sweater

Pattern Information

Needle size: US 10 and US 11
Crochet: US 9
Gauge: N/A
Yarn: Red Heart brand Super Saver 100% acrylic (MC)& Chunky USA brand acrylic yarn
Color: Shocking Pink and white
Size: 2-3 years
Start Date: July 24, 2008
End Date: August 1, 2008

Knitting Details

Cast on 50 stitches in white using #11 needles and crochet.
Row 1: (RS)Add MC and rib in 2k2p pattern
Row 2: Repeat row 1
Rib for 8 rows (5 cm)and end in WS
Row 11: (RS) Introduce mock cable
Row 12: Knit in pattern till the piece measures 9cm. End in WS row.


Shaping Armholes

Row 1: WS - BO 2 stitches at the beginning of the row and knit in patt - 48 st
Row 2: BO 2 st and knit in patt - 46 st
Row 3: WS - BO 2 stitches at the beginning of the row and knit in patt - 44 st
Row 4: BO 2 st and knit in patt - 42 st
Row 5: WS - BO 1 stitch at the beginning of the row and knit in patt - 41 st
Row 6: BO 1 st and knit in patt - 40 st
Repeat last two rows - 38 st
Knit 6 more rows even

Shaping Neck


Row 1: BO central 10 st. Knit rem 14 in patt
Put the right half on holder and work on the left half
Next row: Dec 1 on the neck edge - 13 st
Next row: WS - Knit in patt
Next row: Dec 1 on the neck edge - 12 st
Next row: WS - Knit in patt
Next row: Dec 1 on the neck edge - 11 st
Knit in pattern for a few more rows

Shaping Shoulders

Row 1: WS - BO 6 st
Row 2: RS - Knit in patt
Row 3: WS - BO rem 5 st

Right Half

Row 1: Attach the new skein on WS and Dec 1
Repeat 'Shaping Neck' part as the mirror image


Making Sleeves

I decided to make the sleeves upside down.
Row 1: RS - CO 16 st and knit in patt
Next row: WS - Incr 1 - 17 st
Next row: Same as last row - 18 st
Next row: Same as last row - 19 st
Next row: Same as last row - 20 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 22 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 24 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 26 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 28 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 30 st
Next row: Incr 2 - 32 st
Next row: Cont in patt
Next row: Dec 2 every 2 cm
Next row: Knit in patt - 30 st
When the piece measures 13.5 rem st - 26
When the piece measures 21 rem st - 20
Knit in ribbing for 5cm and BO in White using #11 needle.


Making Highneck

This was a first and after first two learning attempts I finally got it right. Here is how -

Row 1: Sew the shoulders and pick up 62 stitches around the neck evenly
Next row: WS - knit in ribbing and dec st to 40
Cont till the neck measures 11cm.
BO in white.
Roll in half for the highneck.





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A new idea is taking shape

I am planning on a baby-dress with straps.

Pink Bolero

This is a journey from here....



...to there...

(yes, I made this!)

...and everything in between.


Pattern Info


Materials

2 Skeins of Lion's Brand of Chunky USA in pink
Pair of US 11 SP knitting needles
cable Needle
2 Buttons
Small Craft Scissors

Measurement

To fit age 2-4 yrs
Actual Measurements: 29 in
Length: 14 in
Sleeve Seam: 9 in

Gauge
12 x 16

BACK

Row 1: With US 11 CO 35 st
Row 2: K1, * P1, K1 * till 1 st rem; knit 1
Work even till the piece measures 27 cm
Next Row: Dec 1 on neck edge in RS, note the patt in on WS

Shaping shoulder

Next Row: BO 5 st; work 1 row; BO rem
Next Row: With RS facing, rejoin yarn and BO central 11 st. Work in patt till end
Next Row: WS- work in patt
Next Row: Dec 1 on neck edge - 11 st
Next Row: WS- work in patt
Next Row: Dec 1 on neck edge - 10 st
Next Row: WS- work in patt
Next Row: Work in patt
Next Row: RS BO 5 st
Next Row: Work in patt
Next Row: RS BO rem st



This completes back. It took half the skein.

FRONT RIGHT & LEFT
(Made together using the two ends of the same skein)

For left
Row 1: CO 10 st US 11
Next Row: Inc. 1 in RS - 11 st
Next Row: WS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in RS - 12 st
Next Row: WS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in RS - 13 st
Next Row: WS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in RS - 14 st
Next Row: Piece mesures 5 in; dec on neck edge
Next Row: Dec 1 every 3rd row until 10 st rem to match to the shoulders in the back
Next Row: Knit straight continuing for the total of 26 rows
Next Row: Shape shoulders same as the back

For Right
Row 1: CO 10 st US 11
Next Row: Inc. 1 in WS - 11 st
Next Row: RS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in alt. row in WS - 12 st
Next Row: RS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in alt. row in WS - 13 st
Next Row: RS- Knit in patt
Next Row: Inc. 1 in alt row in WS - 14 st
Next Row: Piece measures 5 in; dec on neck edge
Next Row: Dec 1 every 3rd row until 10 st rem to match to the shoulders in the back
Next Row: Knit straight continuing for the total of 26 rows
Next Row: Shape shoulders same as the back




SLEEVES

Row 1: CO 18 st using US 11
Next Row: Knit 3 rows
Next Row: Incr. 2 st on either sides when the piece is 4 cm or 4 rows
Next Row: Cont. in this manner until the piece meas. 9 in
Next Row: BO [July 10, 2008]



EDGING

Row 1: CO 8 st using US11
Next Row: make a 4 st cable with 2 knits on either sides
Next Row: Cont. until entire edges of the cardigan are covered
Next Row: BO and sew on the end using a tapestry needle



BUTTONS



FINISHING

Join shoulders and sleeves, sew in the edging starting from the left front. Weave-in all the loose ends and sew the two buttons.




THE INSPIRATION

The "Seed Stitch cardigan with Cable Edging" was the inspiration to this project. It's available in Knits for Babies and Toddlers (Hardcover) by Fiona McTague. You may find more information on the following website.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1570761957/knittersreview

I am looking for the email/ contact information on Fiona, but could get it yet. If you have it, let me know.


NOTES

1. When working with the chunky yarn, the sleeves could be more roomy on the underarms
2. The gauge info needs to be very precise



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Needle size: US 10
Gauge: N/A
Yarn: Babysoft
Color: Ocean Blue

Pattern Info

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Please note, the pattern is available for $1 effective Sep, 2015.
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Needle size: US 10
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A closer look to show more details.



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Morning Hibiscus

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You can see the effect of light on the color. I wanted to capture the beauty of the morning light as it illuminates the flower. I almost got the desired results.



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As long as there is harmony in the colors, the oil paintings are very effective in conveying the mood of the painting.

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Button

A transparent button is fastened using a back button. You really have to look at the picture hard to find the button.


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I picked pineapple yellow in synthetic low-maintenance yarn using 10.0US needles.

In this one, I used all the basics carefully. Casted on using cable method using needles one size smaller, measured the gauge of the 4x4 piece. The ribbing was done in simple knit and the body in stockinette.

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Making hood
- Pick up all the stitches needed for the hood
- Mark the center
- Incr. one just before the marker
- Slip marker, incr. one right after the marker
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- Dec one just before marker
- Dec one right after the marker
- Bind off
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Button Band
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Here is the finished sweater!



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White Cap

The snow-white yarn is used in 10.0US needles.



This is how it looks when worn.


Pattern Info

Preparation
1: Cast on 96 stitches and purl all stitches
2: Rib for 2cm
3: Work even till the piece is 9cm

Shaping
1: *K7, k2tog, rep * to end
2: K1 row even
3: *K6, k2tog, rep * to end
4: K1 row even
5: *K5, k2tog, rep * to end
6: K1 row even
7: *K4, k2tog, rep * to end
8: K1 row even
9: *K3, k2tog, rep * to end
10: K1 row even
Till 11 stitches remain on the needle

Finishing
Cut the yarn leaving a tail enough for sewing. Pull it through the stitches. Sew the open ends. Weave in the loose yarn.


The close-up of the finished center.


Embellishments
A pompom, i-cord knot, or a knitted flower can be added to the finished piece. For a seamless cap, use circular needles.


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Golden Dress

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Complete Sweater Pattern

Gauge info

12 st x 16 rows

Preparation

The initial idea was to make a dress for Adya in some sort of lace pattern. So I designed a sweater on the paper that has center all ruffled-up at the waist. I considered mock cable, diamond-and-pearls, chevron and eyelet, and honeycomb patterns. The measurements are as follows:

Size to fit 2-3 year old girl.
Chest: 21"
Center back: 18"
Back waist: 8.5"
Cross-back (shoulder to shoulder): 9.25"
Sleeve length to underarm: 8.5"
Quantity of yarn used = 3 skeins

Keeping the scrunch of alternate stitch, I casted on 48 stitches using guerney method (a first). For ribbing simple 1k1p was used.

Front

Ribbing

Row 1: k1 p1
Row 2: repeat row 1
Row 3: Repeat row 1
row 4: *k1 p1 4 times*, then MB, and rep *
Row 5, 6, 7 & 8 are same as 1.

Pattern

Eyelet:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Repeat these 2 rows for 6 rows, end in WS
Row 7: *P1, yo, p2tog*, Rep *
Repeat the pattern till the piece measures 10"
Stitches on the needle 48


Woven-cable pattern:
Multiple of 4
Row 1: (RS)*C4F, Rep *
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2, *C4B, Rep * till 2 rem, K2
Row 4: Purl
Repeat these 4 rows till end



Shaping Neck

Row 1: BO 10 central stitches and add another ball as the work divides into two parts
Row 2: BO 2 adjacent st
Row 3: rep row 2
Row 4: knit in the pattern even for the next rows until the front and back are of same length.

Back

Knitted the same way as front

Sleeves

Row 1: CO 19 st in thumb style (to allow room for stretching and still staying in shape)and purl the entire row.
Row 2: (RS)rib in k1p1
Rib for 2cm

Introduce eyelet pattern as above.
Increase 2 every 2" until the stitches on the needle are 30 and the length is 10". Bind off.

Blocking

Block the pieces to measurement. Very light blocking is desired.



Finishing

Sew the back and front at one shoulder. Make a button band on the other shoulder. Pick-up the stitches along the neck and knit for 3 rows in rib. No need to make the button-holes due to the chunkiness of the yarn. Attach sleeves. Sew in 3 buttons. Weave in the loose ends.

The finished dress!


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The pattern used is mock cable. It added texture and extra chunk to the vest.



Notes for self

Cast on: Crochet method
Sleeve type: N/A
Neck Shape: U
Stitch type: Mock cable
Yarn: Mohair look synthetic
needle Size: 10US
Color: Silver grey
16st x 17 rows = 3.5" x 3.1" swatch

Complete Pattern

Back

Desired width = 9.5"; Cast on = 42 stitches
Row 1: Cast on 42 stitches.
Row 2 & 3: make preparation rows in knit and purl
Row 4: K1 and start the mock cable pattern
Continue this way until the piece is 7"

Shaping armhole:
Row 1: Dec 3 from both sides; Stitches on needle 36
Row 2: Dec 2 again, Stitches on needle 32
Row 3: Dec 1; Stitches on needle 30

Shaping neck:
Row 1: BO the central 6 stitches
Row 2: Dec 2 on either side
Row 3 : Rep row 2
Row 4: Knit in mock cable pattern till the shaped neck and turn the work
Row 5: add another ball on the other side and continue
Row 6, 7, 8: Work even till this length is 1.4"
Row 9: BO in WS

Front

Row 1: Cast on 42 stitches.
Row 2 & 3: make preparation rows in knit and purl
Row 4: K1 and start the mock cable pattern
Continue this way until the piece is 7"

Shaping armhole:
Row 1: Dec 3 from both sides; Stitches on needle 36
Row 2: Dec 2 again, Stitches on needle 32
Row 3: Dec 1; Stitches on needle 30

Shaping neck:
Row 1: BO the central 10 stitches
Row 2: Dec 2 on either side
Row 3 : Knit in mock cable pattern till the shaped neck and turn the work
Row 4: add another ball on the other side and continue
Row 5, 6, 7, 8: Work even till this length is 1.4"
Row 9: BO in WS

Finishing

Join front and back in invisible stitch. Sew the side seams in basket stitch. Using crochet make single chain(sc)edge on both armholes. The front and back neck edging is not needed if BO neatly.

Measurements

Chest = 6.4", 9.5" when stretched
Length = 7" bottom to armhole, 10" bottom to shoulder


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The Black Scarf

Dated for May 5, 2008 12:22 PM

This is the current project I am working on. Knitting a scarf is a rather a relaxing experience especially after completing a dress. Mostly because it doesn't require much of attention (the same stitch repeats), gets completed in relatively no time, and can be embellished even months after completion.

This is the second scarf I made. The first was a long time ago. That had nice colored stripes and a purple border. I didn't make any scarves after that...for no particular reason.

a few days back, I just wanted to knit and this yarn was lying around for some time. So, it it got started!

I used 11.0US needles with 24 stitches in knit stitch. I am planning to add some tassels or pompoms to the edge for a funky look.

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The Bookmark

I have to hunt for the picture for this one :-D