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Wrap Jacket
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Pam Allen
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Ive added some features to make choosing the right pattern for your mood or skill level as easy as the knitting: 1. Each pattern comes with a list of all techniques used, so you can see right from the first page if youre up for whats comingwith no surprises. 2. Each pattern has an extended Stitch Guide with step-by-step directions for any technique that appears in that pattern (such as slip 2 stitches purlwise)so no guessing! 3. No cables. No lace. No difficult or advanced stitch patterns. I promise. 4. Five of the patterns have absolutely no charts. 5. For the one pattern that does have a basic chart, Mikes Easy-Fit Pullover, I have provided a text translation, so you dont have to use the chart if you dont want to. However, if you want to try knitting from the chart, but need a little help, Ive provided easy chart-reading instructions in a sidebar. 6. There is an extended glossary at the end of the eBook, listing every technique necessary to knit these patterns. There you aresix simple patterns, with knockout results. Because why should beginners have to knit things that LOOK like a beginner knit them? And why should so-called mindless knitting give you results only a zombie would wear? No frumpy sweaters herejust style and soothing simplicity. Take a deep breath... and cast on with confidence!
1 Super-Simple. .Wrap. . Jacket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4 Cindy Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ribby Slipper. .Socks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 Cathy Carron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lisa Shroyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8
Barrymore Slouch Hat
E A S Y K N I T S F R O M K N I T T I N G D A I LY : 6 F R E E E A S Y K N I T T I N G P AT T E R N S E D I T O R I A L S TA F F
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4 Green Tea. .Raglan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 Cathy Payson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mikes Easy-Fit. . Pullover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 Joan McGowan-Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Knitting Needle Knitting Bag
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Tammy Beard Chris Hartlove (unless otherwise noted) ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford
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Stitch Glossary
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Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl Stockinette stitch (knit on right side; purl on wrong side) Decrease stitch (k2tog; see Glossary) Garter stitch (knit every row) Bind off Sew simple seams Weave in loose ends
Finished Size: 39 (41, 44, 47)" (99 [104, 112, 119.5] cm)
Yarn: S. Charles Collezione Victoria (60% cotton, 40% viscose; 72 yd [66 m]/50 g): #2 ecru, 14 (15, 17, 18) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Chris Hartlove
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st. Skill Level: Beginner.
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Back
CO 90 (94, 102, 108) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes: Beg with the next RS row, dec 1 st each end of needle every row 8 (8, 8, 9) times74 (78, 86, 90) sts rem. Cont even until armholes measure 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) sts in from each armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.
row, work to end1 st decd. On next row (WS), work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st1 st decd. Dec 1 st at armhole edge in this manner every row 6 (6, 6, 7) more times37 (39, 43, 45) sts rem. Cont even until armhole measures 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) st from armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.
Sleeves
CO 56 (56, 60, 64) sts. Work St st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 5 (5, 4, 4) rows 18 (18, 21, 24) times92 (92, 102, 112) sts. Work even until piece measures 16 (16, 17, 17)" (40.5 [40.5, 43, 43] cm) from beg. BO all sts.
Right Front
CO 45 (47, 51, 54) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a RS row. Shape armhole: On next row (WS), dec 1 st at beg of row, work to end1 st decd. On next row (RS), work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st1 st decd. Dec 1 st at armhole edge in this manner every row 6 (6, 6, 7) more times37 (39, 43, 45) sts rem. Cont even until armhole measures 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) st in from armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.
Finishing
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew shoulder seams from armhole edge to marked sts, leaving 32 sts across back neck and 16 sts at center front edge unsewn. Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve and side seams. Belt: CO 9 sts. Work garter st (knit every row) until piece measures 56 (56, 60, 60)" (142 [142, 152.5, 152.5] cm) from beg. BO all sts. Weave in loose ends. CINDY TAYLOR is a freelance knitwear designer. To see more of her work, visit her website at www.artsyknitter.com.
Left Front
CO 45 (47, 51, 54) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armhole: On next row (RS), dec 1 st at beg of
20 (20, 22, 24)" 51 (51, 56, 61.5) cm 4 (5 5, 6)" 11.5 (12.5, 14.5, 16) cm
7" 18 cm
Sleeve
10 (10, 11, 12)" 25.5 (25.5, 28, 30.5) cm 16 (16, 17, 17)" 40.5 (40.5, 43, 43) cm
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Chunky yarn, a simple rib pattern, and a clever, easy construction make these slipper socks quick and simple to knit. Designed in five sizes, from toddler to adult, so a beginner or someone short on time can whip up matching slippers for the whole family!
Type of Knitting
Worked in the round on double-pointed needles (dpns)
pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl Working on double-pointed needles (dpns) in the round K1f&b increase (see Glossary) Simple ribbing 3-needle bind off (see Glossary) Pick up and knit stitches (see Glossary) Bind off in ribbing (see Stitch Guide) Weave in loose ends
larger needles, relaxed; 14 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in 22 rib with CC on smaller needles, relaxed.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch marker (m). Gauge: 15 sts and 15 rnds = 4" in 11 rib with MC on Skill Level: Easy.
Stitch Guide:
Bind off in ribbing: Bind off as you usually would, except knit the knits and purl the purls as you work along the row.
Slipper
With MC and larger needles, CO 12 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 3 dpn, place maker (pm) to indicate beg of rnd, and join in the rnd. Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: *K1, k1f&b; rep from * around18 sts. Rnd 3: Knit. Sizes large woman and man only: Rnd 4: *K2, k1f&b; rep from * around24 sts. Rnd 5: Knit. All sizes: Rnd 6: *K1, p1; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 6 until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 6, 7)" from toe tip. Leg opening: Working back and forth in rows, cont in 11 rib for 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)" morepiece measures 6 (7, 9, 10, 12)" from toe. Join back of heel: Place 9 (9, 9, 12, 12) sts onto each of 2 dpn. Holding these dpn parallel with RS tog, use the three-needle BO (see Glossary) to join back of heel. Cuff: With smaller dpn, CC, and RS facing, beg at top of heel seam, pick up and knit 36 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts around leg opening. Divide sts onto 3 dpn and join in the rnd. Work in 22 rib for 4 (4, 5, 5, 5)". BO all sts loosely in rib. Weave in loose ends. With MC threaded on a tapestry needle, close any rem hole at toe. -
CATHY CARRON is the author of Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs (Lark Books, 2005). She lives in New York City.
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Yarn: La Lana Wools Phat Silk Phat (50% wool, 50% silk; 98 yd
[90 m]/ 2 oz): walnut (light brown; MC) and Navajo tea (reddishbrown; CC), 1 skein each.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of Notions: Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; two 1" buttons. Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needle. Skill Level: Easy. Type of Knitting
Amanda Stevenson Lupke
4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl sl 1 pwise wyb (Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in backsee Stitch Guide) Simple ribbing Backward loop cast on (see Glossary) Working in the round on circulars and dpns k2tog (see Glossary) Stockinette stitch worked in the round (knit every round) Single crochet (see Glossary) Slip stitch (crochet; see Glossary) Garter stitch in rows (knit every row) Bind off Sewing on buttons Weave in loose ends
Warmth, style, and funky buttonswhat more could you ask for in a playful, slouchy hat? Worked in the round on mid-sized needles, this project is a great starting point for working with double-pointed needles and small circulars.
Stitch Guide:
Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back (sl 1 pwise wyb): Bring yarn to the back of the work (the side facing away from you), insert right hand needle in next stitch as if to purl and slip it off the left hand needle. Stripe Pattern: Rnds 14: With CC, knit. Rnd 5: With MC, *sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from * around. Rnd 6: With MC, purl. Rnds 79: With MC, knit. Rep Rnds 19 for patt.
NOTES This hat has two hidden earflaps tucked into the hat. These doubled sections of the brim serve to add body to the points where the brim buttonband are anchored. Omit the flaps if you intend to omit the buttonband.
patt (see Stitch Guide) 3 times, then Rnds 16 once morepiece should measure about 6" from bottom edge of brim (excluding flaps). Shape crown: Change to larger dpn when necessary. Dec Rnd 1: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around68 sts rem. Work 4 rnds even in St st with MC. Dec Rnd 2: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog45 sts rem. Work 3 rnds even in St st with MC. Dec Rnd 3: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around30 sts rem. Knit 1 rnd with MC, then 1 rnd with CC. Dec Rnd 4: Cont with CC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around20 sts rem. Dec Rnd 5: With CC, [k2tog] 10 times10 sts rem. Dec Rnd 6: With CC, [k2tog] 5 times5 sts rem. Cord topper: Arrange rem sts on smaller dpn and work in St st for " or to desired length. Break yarn, leaving an 8" tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and draw through live sts twice; secure tail to WS.
Finishing
Fold flaps to WS of hat and tack into place inside ribbing. With crochet hook and CC, work a rnd of sc (see Glossary) around bottom edge as foll, working through double thickness of folded edge of flaps: *sc into next knit st, skip next purl st; rep from * around. Join to first sc with sl st, then fasten off. Buttonband: With crochet hook, MC, and RS facing, beg at bottom edge in the middle of one flap and working upward toward body of hat (staying within 1 column of ribbing), pick up 8 sts through double thickness of flap. Place sts on smaller cir needle or dpn. Work in garter st (knit every row) until band reaches around back of hat to cover second flap. The snugness of the brim can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening this band. Sample band measures 1" shorter than actual distance between flaps, so the band cinches in the brim by about 1". When band measures desired length, BO all sts. Pin band to ribbing over second flap and, with MC, sew buttons through band and double thickness of second flap. Weave in loose ends. LISA SHROYER is senior editor of Interweave Knits. She lives in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, where all the hipsters wear slouchy hats.
Hat
Flaps (make 2): With smaller cir needle and MC, CO 11 sts. Next row: (RS) *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Work in rib for 8 more rows. Place first flap on holder. Make second flap as for first. With second flap on needle and WS facing, work in rib across flap, use the backward-loop method (see Glossary) to CO 45 sts for front of hat, then with WS facing, work across second flap in rib, then CO 35 sts for back of hat102 sts total. Turn so RS is facing and join for working in the rnd by slipping st from right needle to left needle and purling it. Cont as foll: *K1, p1; rep from * 8 more times, place marker (pm) for beg of rnd, then cont in rib around (rib on brim should be continuous with rib on flaps). Work 7 more rnds in rib. Knit 2 rnds. Change to larger cir needle and work Rnds 19 of stripe
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Yarn: Classic Elite Bam Boo (100% bamboo; 77 yd [70 Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle. Gauge: 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in seed st on larger
Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl Simple ribbing Seed Stitch in rows (only knit and purl); see Stitch Guide Stockinette stitch in rows (knit on right side; purl on wrong side) Decrease stitch (k2tog; see Glossary) Increase stitch (Knitter's choice: either make 1 or k1f&B; see Glossary) Bind off purlwise (see Stitch Guide) Simple seams Weave in loose ends Blocking
Carol Kaplan
Easy combinations of knits and purls make this sweater a standoutand its simple design make it suitable for beginners or those wanting a no-fuss project. The fresh, stylish result is so stunning, however, that no one will ever know if it was your first sweater or your fortieth.
Stitch Guide:
Bind of pwise (bind off purlwise): Purl all stitches as you work the bind-off row instead of knitting them.
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Seed Stitch: (even number of sts) Row 1: (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: (WS) *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt. Seed Stitch: (odd number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep Row 1 for patt.
NOTE The front and back of this pullover are worked identically. The raglan sleeves are sewn to the body and a decorative belt is added.
if necessary for your size, until raglan measures 8 (8, 9, 9)" (measured vertically, not along the angle), ending with a RS row. Knit 1 WS row. BO all sts pwise.
Sleeves
With smaller needles, CO 40 (43, 43, 45) sts. Knit 1 WS row. Work in St st and inc 1 st each end of needle every 6th row 6 (6, 6, 13) times, then every 8th row 4 (5, 6, 0) times60 (65, 67, 71) sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 13 (13, 14, 14)" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape raglan: Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS row 24 (25, 28, 30) times12 (15, 11, 11) sts rem. Work even in St st until raglan measures 8 (8, 9, 9)", ending with a RS row. Knit 1 WS row. BO all sts pwise.
Finishing
Sew raglan edges of sleeves to body, creating a clean edge at neckline. Sew sleeve and side seams. Belt: With larger needles, CO 9 sts. Row 1: (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: Purl. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 30 (34, 38, 42)" for sewn-on belt or to desired length for tied belt. BO all sts. Pin belt at waist and sew loosely to sweater. Weave in loose ends. Block according to directions on yarn label. CATHY PAYSON lives and knits in South Boston, Massachusetts.
6 (7, 7, 8)" 17 (18, 19, 21) cm 8 (8, 9, 9)" 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24) cm
2 (3, 2, 2)" 7 (8.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm 8 (8, 9, 9)" 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24) cm
Sleeve
13 (14, 15, 15)" 33.5 (37, 38, 40) cm
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137] cm) chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 45" (115.5 cm).
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle. Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st. Skill Level: Easy. Type of Knitting
Worked back and forth in rows
Techniques cont.
Increase stitch (knitter's choice: either M1 or K1f&B; see Glossary) k2tog (see Glossary) ssk (see Glossary) Backward loop Cast on (see Glossary) Bind off Simple seams Pick up and knit (see Glossary) Weave in loose ends Blocking
Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl Garter stitch in rows (knit every row) Stockinette stitch in rows (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) Simple chart reading (instructions provided in pattern)
Chris Hartlove
NOTE Because the row gauge of garter st is not the same as stockinette, work 2 extra rows in the garter st edgings at the side slits and placket edge every 8 rows as foll: knit the 4 edging sts, wrap the next st (see Glossary), turn, k4.
Front
Work as for back, but discontinue garter st edges when piece measures 5" (12.5 cm) from beg, and shape armholes when total length measures 15" (38 cm). Cont as for back until armholes measure 3 (3, 4, , 5)" (7.5 [9.5, 11.5, 12, 14] cm), ending with a WS row. Shape neck: (RS) Cont working armhole decs, and at the same time, work in patt to center 4 sts, BO these center 4 sts, work to end. On next row (WS) work to gap left by BO sts, pm, use the backward loop method (see Glossary) to CO 4 sts for right front placket, join new yarn and use backward loop method to CO 4 sts for left front placket, pm, work to end. Working each side separately and working placket sts in garter st, cont in patt until 20 (22, 25, 26, 28) armhole decs have been workedplacket openings should measure 3" (9 cm). BO 13 (14, 14, 16, 17) sts at each center front edge, then dec 1 st at each neck edge every other row 3 times, and at the same time, cont working armhole shaping until 1 st rem. BO rem st.
Back
CO 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) sts. Work 7 rows garter st (knit every row). Next row: (WS) K4, place marker (pm), purl to last 4 sts, pm, k4. Set up patt: Working the first 4 and last 4 sts in garter st, work center 72 (82, 92, 102, 112) sts according to Garter Texture chart (see chart) beg as indicated for your size. Cont working 4 sts at each edge in garter st and and center sts according to chart until garter edges have been worked a total of 6" (15 cm). Discontinue working garter edges (remove markers) and work all sts according to chart and at the same time, inc 1 st each end of needle every 16 rows 4 times88 (98, 108, 118, 128) sts. Cont even in patt until piece measures 16" (40.5 cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes: BO 5 (7, 9, 11, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows78 (84, 90, 96, 102) sts rem. Cont in patt, dec as foll: K1, k2tog, work in patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k12 sts decd. Dec 1 st each end of needle in this manner every other row 24 (26, 29, 30, 32) more times28 (30, 30, 34, 36) sts rem. BO all sts.
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Sleeves
CO 36 (36, 40, 40, 44) sts. Work garter st for 8 rows. Work St st for 2 rows. Cont according to Garter Texture chart, inc 1 st each end of needle every 4 rows 18 (20, 22, 24, 23) times, then every 6 rows 4 times80 (84, 92, 96, 98) sts. Cont even in patt until piece measures 17 (18, 19, 19, 20)" (43 [45.5, 48.5, 49.5, 51] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape cap: BO 5 (7, 9, 11, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows70 (70, 74, 74, 72) sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 25 (27, 30, 31, 33) times20 (16, 14, 12, 6) sts rem. BO all sts.
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Finishing
Overlap right placket over left. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle and WS facing, sew lower edges of plackets tog, and sew along lower 1" (2.5 cm) of opening. Sew sleeves to front and back at armhole edges. Sew sleeve seams. Sew side seams, leaving slits open at lower body (6" [15 cm] on back; 5" [12.5 cm] on front). Neckband: With RS facing, pick up and knit 98 (94, 90, 94, 86) sts around neck opening. Work garter st for 6 rows. BO all sts. With WS facing, steam-press lightly. JOAN MCGOWAN-MICHAEL hopes now that her husband has the perfect sweater to wear in his woodworking shop, hell make her the oak blanket chest she covets.
Garter Texture
15 13 11 9 7 5 3
1 beg back 41", 49" beg back 37", 45", 54" beg front, sleeves, all sizes
6 (6, 6, 7, 7)" 15 (16, 16, 18, 19) cm 1" 3.8 cm 8 (8, 9, 9, 10)" 20.5 (22.5, 24, 25, 26.5) cm 3" 9 cm 8 (8, 9, 9, 10)" 20.5 (22.5, 24, 25, 26.5) cm 4 (3, 3, 2, 1)" 11 (8.5, 7.5, 6.5, 3) cm
16" 40.5 cm
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Front and Sleeves, all sizes: Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) *K20; rep from *. Row 2 and all WS rows: (WS) *P20; rep from *. Row 3: (RS) *K4, p12, k4; rep from *. Row 11: (RS) *P6, k8, p6; rep from *. Back, sizes 37 (45.5, 54)": Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) K12, [k20] 3 (4, 5) times to end. Row 2 and all WS rows: [P20] 3 (4, 5) times, p12. Row 3: (RS) P8, k4, [k4, p12, k4] 3 (4, 5) times to end. Row 11: (RS) K6, p6, [P6, k8, p6] 3 (4, 5) times to end. Back, sizes 41.5 (49.5)": Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) K2, [k20] 4 (5) times to end. Row 2 and all WS rows: [P20] 3 (4, 5) times, p2. Row 3: (RS) K2, [k4, p12, k4] 4 (5) times to end. Row 11: (RS) P2, [P6, k8, p6] 4 (5) times to end.
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Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #1940 dried rose, 3 balls.
(5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Carol Kaplan
Notions: Tapestry needle; size 15 (10 mm) wooden needles; superglue. Gauge: 17 stitches and 19 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch on larger needles. Skill Level: Beginner.
Pam Allen indulged her fondness for the berry stitch in this quick-and-easy knitting bag whose cigar shape was inspired by a bag she saw in a catalog. For the front and back, she knitted two slightly shaped rectangles and seamed them along the bottom and partway up the sides. Rather than binding off, she placed the live stitches on wooden knitting needles, squished them together to form soft gathers, and applied a little superglue. Garter-stitch handles sewn to the front and back are all thats needed to finish the bag. This particular bag isnt lined, but it would be an easy matter to use the front and back as pattern pieces and add a cheery print lining to prevent needles from poking through.
Type of Knitting
Worked back and forth in rows
Techniques Used
Cast on Knit, purl p3tog (see Stitch Guide) Garter stitch (knit every row) Bind off Weave in loose ends Steam block Simple seams
Stitch Guide:
p3tog: Insert needle as though to purl through next 3 stitches on left-hand needle. Wrap yarn and pull through all three stitches at once3 stitches decreased to 1.
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Back
With larger needles, CO 80 sts. Row 1: (WS) K2, *(k1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2, *p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 4: Purl. Rep Rows 14 until piece measures 9" (23 cm) from CO, ending with Row 4 of patt. Dec row: (WS) K2, *k1, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k242 sts rem. Loosely knit 1 row. With size 15 wooden needles, purl 1 row. Leave sts on needle.
Finishing
Gently steam-press pieces. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew bottom seam. Beg at bottom edge, sew side seams for 5" (12.5 cm). Spread sts evenly along wooden needle from knob end to 1" (3.8 cm) from tip. Use superglue to secure last few sts at pointed end. Sew handles to bag 10 sts in from each end. PAM ALLEN is creative director of Classic Elite Yarns and former editor in chief of Interweave Knits. She's the author of Knittng for Dummies (For Dummies, 2002) and Scarf Style, the first book in the Interweave Style series, and coauthor of Wrap Style, Lace Style, Bag Style, and Color Style.
Front
CO 80 sts and work as for back.
Handles (make 2)
With smaller needles, CO 6 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until piece measures 21" (53.5 cm) from CO. BO all sts.
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Glossary
Three-Needle Bind-Off
Place stitches to be joined onto two separate needles. Hold them with right sides of knitting facing together. Insert a third needle into first stitch on each of the other two needles and knit them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch on each needle the same way. Pass first stitch over second stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third needle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch.
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Ssk Decrease
Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time (Figure 1). Insert point of left needle into front of two slipped stitches and knit them together through back loops with right needle (Figure 2).
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K2tog Decrease
Knit 2 stitches together as if they are a single stitch2 stitches reduced to 1.
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Glossary
Bar Increase (K1f&b)
Knit into a stitch and leave it on the needle (Figure 1). Knit through the back loop of the same stitch (Figure 2). Slip both stitches off the needle (Figure 3). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
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