Candy Corn Sweater

I've wanted to work on a Halloween-themed project for the last three years, but every time I find my self swarmed with work, and I miss the opportunity to work on something. So this year, I've decided to start two months ahead, because I'm slow when it comes to creating a design I am satisfied with. 
This fluffy sweater features a cute candy corn pattern, is sure to keep a kid warm while trick-or-treating, and comes in 4 sizes. I hope you have enough time to finish knitting it for your beloved little ones. 

Level: intermediate

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Candy Corn Drawstring Backpack

Hello everyone! So today, I bring a Halloween-inspired drawstring backpack that the kids can take trick-or-treating. It's fun, simple to make, and it's big enough to collect candy to feed a small army of kids (just kidding). On the other hand, if you are not into that, it can be used as a cute accessory during Halloween season. I hope you have fun making and using it!

Level: Easy

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vizon: (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds): Light yellow, color no. 215: 1 skein. Yellow, Color no. 184: 1 skein. White, color no. 208: 1 skein.
• Hook US J-10 / 6 mm
• Tapestry needle.
• The Cord: You can either buy a 4.5 feet long suitable cord, or make one using a simple way you find it here.

Measurements:

• Base: 7" / 18 cm long, 2.5" / 7 cm wide.
• Body: 11" / 28 cm wide, 11" / 28 cm height.
• Cord: 54" / 138 cm approx.

Gauge: 18 sts x 20 rows in sc pattern.

Yardage: 220 - 230 m/ 240- 250 yds


Instructions:

With light yellow yarn, make 19 ch.

The Base:

Round 1: sc 4 in the second ch from hook, sc in ch 16 times, sc 4 in last ch, turn to other side of chains, sc in ch 16 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 2: *sc 2 in st 4 times, sc in st 16 times, repeat from * one more time, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 3: *sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 16 times, repeat from * one more time, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 4: sc in st twice, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 20 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 18 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 5: sc in sc three times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 6 times, sc 2 in sc twice, sc in sc 22 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 6 times, sc 2 in sc twice, sc in st 19 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 6: sc in sc 4 times, sc 2 in st , sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 24 times, sc 2 in sc, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in sc, sc in st 20 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 7: sc in st 5 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 26 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 21 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1. (80 sts)

The Body:
Note: sc next round through back loops only.

Round 8: *sc in st 3 times, sc 2 in st, repeat from * 16 times, sc in st to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1. (96 sts)

Repetitive Round: sc in st to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

With light yellow yarn, work 17 rounds.

With yellow yarn, work 18 rounds.

With white yarn, work 16 rounds.

Make the cord holes round: *sc in st 4 times, skip 2 sts, ch 2, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Next round: *sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Work the repetitive round one more time. then work the inverse sc pattern: *inverse sc, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to end, cut yarn.

The Straps (make 2):
With white yarn ch 8, leaving 8" / 20 cm yarn for sewing, sc into the second ch from hook and the rest of chains (7 sts), ch 1, turn.

Repetitive Row: sc in st 7 times, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the row 60 times (15" / 38 cm), cut yarn leaving 8" / 20 cm for sewing.

Sewing the straps on the back:

Sew the straps in the first round of the body, leave 6 sts between them. 
Sew the other ends of the straps under hole making round, on both sides of back center. 

Weave in loose ends, weave the cord in and out the ch 2 spaces, make sure that the ends of cord come out through the front two center openings.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Ribbed Shawlette

Hello everyone! This is the third and last shawl I've knitted using Lionbrand Mandala yarn. It is easy and quick to make, looks nice, and could be worn in many ways. Small shawls are a must in every woman's wardrobe, especially those who have outdoor activities. I hope you enjoy making and wearing it. 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: Written pattern.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Yarn weight: 3/ light/ DK.

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Materials:

• Yarn: Lion brand Mandala, 100% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 590 yards (450 m), in the color “Pegasus” 210: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 40" (100 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Measurements: width = 48 inch (122 cm), height = 17 inch (43 cm), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in (3 sts ribbed) pattern.

Yardage: 585 - 590 yards (535 - 540 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• wyib: with yarn in back.
• wyif: with yarn in front.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.

Instructions:

Note: Working with multi-colored yarn, the skein might not start with the color you want to begin with. In that case, I cut the yarn and reattach it to get the desired color sequence.

Cast on 307 sts, work as follows:

Row 1 (RS): k 5, *p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 2 (WS): sl st 1 wyib, p 1, *p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, p 3, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 3: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k 3, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Rib Pattern:

Note: count 153 sts, put a st marker before next st, and another st marker after it, this is the center st.

Row 1: sl st 1 wyib, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, *p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, p 3, k 2, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 2: sl st 1 wyib, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 2, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 3: sl st 1 wyib, k 2, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, *p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p 3, k 1, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1 wyib, p 2, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 3, p 1, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 5: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, * p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, p 3, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1 wyib, p 1, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k 3, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 7: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, p 2, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, *p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 8: sl st 1 wyib, p 1, k 2, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 2, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 9: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, p 1, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, * p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 10: sl st 1 wyib, p 1, k 1, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 1, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 11: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, *k 3, p3, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, k2tog, k the center st, ssk, * p 3, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 12: sl st 1 wyib, p 4, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Repeat rows 1-12 seven times, repeat rows 1-6 once, then work as follows:

Row 1: sl st 1 wyib, k 1, p 3, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st 1 wyib, p 1.

Row 2: sl st 1 wyib, p 1, *k 3, p 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k 3, sl st 1 wyif, p 1.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Bind off all sts.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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