Jellyfish Cowl

By    January 25, 2018 // No comments


I've made many cowls this season, for I've fallen in love with this elegant piece of accessories clothing. I know this cowl is made by many, and in many versions. I've just wanted to put my touch, which is the Picot Binding Off method.

Materials:

 NAKO spaghetti Effect; 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 65.6 yds/ 60 m approx.
25% wool, 75% premium acrylic.
75532, 2 balls. (color A)
Antarctica 7653,  1 ball. (color B)
volcano 7794, 1 ball. (color C)

 Note: I've used whole two balls of color A, and about 10 to 12 yds only of the other colors (B and C).

-Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) needles.

-Tapestry needle.

Yardage:



140- 150 yds/ 135- 145 m approx.


Level: Easy


 Knitting Terms

k = knit
p = purl

Measurements:
12" (30.5 cm) long x 18" (46 cm) around (without wearing) .



Gauge:

10 sts x 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)
in Rib pattern used in this design.



Instructions:

With yarn A and circular needle, cast on 80 sts, join up the stitches to work in rounds, making sure not to twist them. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 


Pattern row: k 2, p 2, repeat to end of row.

Color sequence
6 rows with color A
2 rows with color C
2 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
20 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
2 rows with color A 
2 rows with color C
2 rows with color A

Picot Bind off method:


 First, work another (k 2, p 2) row with color A , turn:
  1. cast on 2 stitches on left needle.
  2. bind off 4 stitches.
  3. move the one remaining stitch from right needle back to left.
Repeat the three steps binding off method to last stitch and keep it on right needle, insert the right needle to the first (bound off stitch), yarn over, pull loop and bind off the last stitch, cut yarn, weave in loose ends, turn the first third part of cowl outside.



Double Collar Cowl

By    January 21, 2018 // No comments

Wishing you all warm days full of knitting and hot coffee, tea, or chocolate. I found myself falling in love with cowls these days, and my mind are full of ideas to design more and more, maybe because of the cold wintery weather in January. So here is my new Double Collar Cowl, I hope you will like it, and I'll be glad to read all your notes and suggestions.

Level: Intermediate 




Materials:
  • NAKO spaghetti Effect; 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 65.6 yds/ 60 m approx. 25% wool, 75% premium acrylic. Antarctica 7653, 1 ball (color A), Blacks 7600, 1 ball (color B).
  • Size U.S. 15 (10 mm) needles.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • One button: 1.5" / 4 cm diameter, approx.



Yardage: 120- 125 yds/ 110- 115 m approx. half for each yarn.

knitting Terms:
  • k = knit
  • p = purl
Measurements: 26" (26 cm) wide x 9" (23 cm) height approx.

Gauge: 9.5 sts x 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Garter Pattern.


Instructions

with yarn B, cast on 73 sts using long tail method (or any other).

Row 1 and 2: k all sts.

Row 3: p 1, k 1, p 1, k to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1.

Row 4: k 1, p 1, k to last 2 sts, p 1, k 1.

Row 5: (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1, k to last 5 sts, (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1.

Row 6: (k 1, p 1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p 1, k 1) twice.

Cut yarn B and bind on yarn A:

Row 7: (p 1, k 1) repeat 3 times, p 1, k to last 7 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 3 times, p 1.

Row 8: (k 1, p 1) repeat 3 times, k to last 6 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 3 times.

Row 9: (p 1, k 1) repeat 4 times, p 1, k to last 9 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 4 times, p 1.

Row 10: (k 1, p 1) repeat 4 times, k to last 8 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 4 times.

Row 11: (p 1, k 1) repeat 5 times, p 1, k to last 11 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 5 times, p 1.

Row 12: (k 1, p 1) repeat 5 times, k to last 10 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 5 times.





Cut yarn A and bind on yarn B:

Row 13: (p 1, k 1) repeat 6 times, p 1, k to last 13 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 6 times, p 1.

Row 14: (k 1, p 1) repeat 6 times, k to last 12 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 6 times.

Row 15: (p 1, k 1) repeat 7 times, p 1, k to last 15 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 7 times, p 1.

Row 16: (k 1, p 1) repeat 7 times, k to last 14 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 7 times.

Row 17: (p 1, k 1) repeat 8 times, p 1, k to last 17 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 8 times, p 1.

Row 18: (k 1, p 1) repeat 8 times, k to last 16 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 8 times.

Cut yarn B and bind on yarn A:

Rows 19 - 20: repeat rows 17 and 18 once.




 Make one button hole the next row as follows:

Row 21: (p 1, k 1) repeat twice, make the button hole (as shown in the video), (k 1, p 1) repeat 4 times, k to last 17 sts, (p 1, k 1) repeat 8 times, p 1.

Row 22: Repeat row 18.

Row 23: repeat row 17.

Row 24: bind off 14 sts, k 1, p 1, k to last 16 sts, p 1, k 1, bind off the last 14 sts. Cut yarn A. (45 sts) remaining on the knitting needle.


Bind on yarn B to the remaining 45 sts:





Row 25: (p 1, k 1) repeat to last st, p 1.

Row 26: (k 1, p 1) repeat to last st, k 1.

Rows 27-32: repeat rows 25-26.

Row 33: repeat row 25.

Cut yarn B, bind on yarn A:

Row 34: repeat row 26.

Rows 35-36: repeat rows 25-26.

Bind off all sts, weave in loose ends, sew button, enjoy wearing your cowl.




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.

Dragon Fire Cowl

By    January 13, 2018 // 18 comments

Hello friends! these days I'm really into knitting with bulky yarn and experimenting with a lot of ideas and patterns to turn it into nice cowls. Until now, I've made three pieces with it. I've previously posted one (link here), then I made this really simple yet awesome cowl, and I still have two more cowls that I'll be posting when it is ready. I hope you will like at least one of them and add them to your to-knit list. Have nice knitting days!

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here or on Ravelry: 




Materials:
  • Yarn: NAKO Spaghetti Effect, 25% wool, 75% premium acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 65.6 yards (60 m), in the color "Volcano" 7794: 2 skeins.
  • Knitting needles, size US 15 (10 mm).
  • One button, 1.75" (4.5 cm) in diameter.
  • Tapestry needle.




Measurements: 18" (46 cm) inner round, 38.5" (98 cm) outer round, 12" (31 cm) deep, approx.

Yardage: 95- 110 yards (90- 100 m), approx.

Gauge: 9.5 sts and 20 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.



Knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit
  • p: purl
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • yo: yarn over
  • ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.




Instructions:

Cast on 9 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last stitch, p 1.

Repeat rows (1 and 2) two more times, then knit one row.

Scale Pattern 1:

Row 1: k 5, yo, k to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last 5 sts, p 1, k 4.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: repeat row 1.

Row 8: repeat row 2.

Row 9: repeat row 1.

Row 10: repeat row 2.

Row 11: bind off 5 stitches, k 5, yo, k to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.

Repeat rows (2-11) four more times, then repeat rows (2-10) once.

Important Note: In row 11, please take into consideration that when you bind off 5 stitches, you are actually knitting 6 stitches. The k 5 that comes after includes this stitch. This applies to both patterns, 1 and 2.

Scale pattern 1 includes the stitches increase method, scale pattern 2 contains the stitches decrease method.

Scale Pattern 2:

Row 1: bind off 5 stitches, k 5, yo, ssk, turn.

Row 2: k 2, p 1, k 4.

Row 3: k 5, yo, k 1, ssk, turn.

Row 4: k 3, p 1, k 4.

Row 5: k 5, yo, k 2, ssk, turn.

Row 6: k 4, p 1, k 4.

Row 7: k 5, yo, k 3, ssk, turn.

Row 8: k 5, p 1, k 4.

Row 9: k 5, yo, k 4, ssk, turn.

Row 10: k 6, p 1, k 4.

Repeat rows (1-10) five more times. Then bind off 5 stitches, k to last st.

The remaining stitches now are 9.

Work single rib pattern:

Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last stitch, p 1.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Making the buttonhole:

Row 4: p 1, k, p 1, bind off 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1.

Row 5: k 1, p 1, k 1, cast on 3 sts, k 1, p 1, k 1.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Bind off all sts, sew the button, and weave in loose ends.

Enjoy wearing the Dragon Fire Cowl and keep your neck and chest warm!



 






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

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Bulky Squares Cowl

By    January 02, 2018 // No comments


Happy new year fellow knitters and crocheters. A very cold weather needs bulky cowls, don't you think so? I wanted a simple yet new pattern with a twist, and this is what came out with me. Its gradient white and black shaded yarn is elegant, and like many cowls, it can be put on in many ways, enjoy.

 Materials


NAKO spaghetti Effect; 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 65.6 yds/ 60 m approx.
25% wool, 75% premium acrylic.
Antarctica 7653,  3 balls.

Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles, U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular needle, 32" (80 cm) long.
Stitch Holders: 4
Stitch Marker
Tapestry needle

 yardage:
125- 130 yds/ 115- 120 m approx.

level: intermediate

knitting Terms
k = knit
p = purl
k2togtbl = knit 2 stitches together through back loops.
M1btf = increase 1 stitch, insert the needle from back to front into the horizontal strand between the stitches, knit the stitch through the front loop.
M1ftb =increase 1 stitch, insert the needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between the stitches, knit the stitch through the back loop.



Measurements:

6" (23 cm) wide x 27.5" (70 cm) around.

Gauge:
10 sts x 21 rows = 4" (10 cm)
in Garter Pattern.

Instructions

 Making first square:

 With straight pair of needles, Cast on 3 sts:

 Row 1: k 1, p 1, k 1.
Row 2: k 1, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k 1.
Row 3: k 2, p 1(use a stitch marker to this center stitch), k 2. 
Row 4: k 2, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k 2.
Row 5: k to center stitch, p 1, k to end.
Row 6: k to center stitch, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k to end.
Row 7: repeat row 5.

 Repeat rows 6 and 7 fourteen more times, the last row:
 (k 17, p1, k 17).
Now the first square is finished.

Making the second square:

Put the first 16 stitches in a stitch holder, cut yarn. bind on yarn to the remaining stitches and work as follow:

 Row 1: k 1, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k2togtbl, turn.
Row 2: k 2, p 1(use a stitch marker to mark this center stitch), k 2. 
Row 3: k 2, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k 1, k2togtbl, turn.
Row 4: k 3, p 1, k 3. 
Row 5: k 3, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k 2, k2togtbl, turn.
Row 6: k 4, p 1, k 4.
Row 7: k to center st, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k to last st, k2togtbl (the last st and a st from first square), turn.
Row 8: k to center st, p 1, k to end.

 keep on working till the 16 stitches of the first square is knit to second square side, and finishing with row:
 k 16 and put them in a stitch holder. 
Now the second square is finished.
Making the third square:

 Row 1: k 1, p 1, k2togtbl (the last st and a st from second square), turn. 
Row 2: k 1, M1btf, k 1 (mark this center stitch), M1ftb, k 1.
Row 3: k 2, p 1, k 1, k2togtbl, turn.
Row 4: k 2, M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k 2.  
Row 5: k 3, p 1, k 2, k2togtbl, turn.
Row 6: k to center st. M1btf, k 1, M1ftb, k to end.
Row 7:k to center st, p 1, k to last st, k2togtbl (the last st and a st from second square), turn.

keep on working till the 16 stitches of the second square is knit with third square rows, the finishing row: 
k 16 (to center st),p 1, k to last st, k2togtbl (the last st of third square and the st of second square).
The third square is finished.

 Making the fourth square:
Repeat second square, then cast off the remaining sts (3 center stitches and 16 stitches of the fourth square upper side.

 Now you have 4 squares in total, and two groups of (16 stitches) in stitches holders on each side of work.

 Finishing the Cowl:
Sew the seams of the two ends of the cowl together.


 Making the edges of cowl:
Using the circular needle, pick up 16 stitches of one side of any square on any side of cowl,put the 16 stitches group, pick up another 16 stitches, put the second 16 stitches group, (64 sts).

Work two rows in simple rib pattern (k 1, p 1), then cast off all stitches leaving enough yarn to sew ends. 

 Repeat on the other edge of cowl. Weave in loose ends, enjoy wearing the cowl.



Just One Ball Shawl

By    December 21, 2017 // 10 comments

Hello everyone, after I finished my Dragon Tail shawl, one Bernat Pop Ball was left from the parcel I received. Loving the speedy work and what came out of it, I've decided to start another project right away. I had this idea in my mind for a while, why not take the two ends of the Bernat Pop Ball yarn, work them together in alternate stripes, and see how it will look. You can take any large (5 oz/ 140 g and more) multi-colored ball of yarn, knit it this way, and you'll easily get many unique shawls. Enjoy this very simple shawl. 

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:
  • Yarn: Bernat Pop, 5 oz. (140 g), 280 yards (256 m), in the color "Moonshadow" 84008: 1 ball.
  • Knitting needles, size US 10 (6 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.


Measurements: 55" (140 cm) long x 15" (38 cm) deep, approx.

Yardage: 275 - 280 yards (251- 256 m) approx.

Gauge: 15 sts and 27 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.



Knitting terms:

  • k: knit
  • p: purl
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • yo: yarn over
  • k2tog: knit 2 stitches together




Notes:
  • I will be referring to the outer end of the skein as Yarn B, and the inner end as Yarn E. 
  • At the beginning of odd numbered rows, always knit the first stitch with both yarns (B and E). 
  • I had some leftover gray yarn from a previous project, so in order not to be wasteful, I used it in making this one. You can use only one skein; the final length of the shawl will not differ that much. 
  • By pure coincidence, my shawl didn't have stripes of the same color overlapping in any part of it, so don't worry if you get some blocks of solid color as you knit, the shawl will look fun and beautiful anyway. 




Instructions:

With yarn B cast on 4 sts:

Row 1: k 2, p 2.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 2.

Row 3: k 3, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 3. 

With yarn E work next 6 rows:

Row 5: k the first st using both yarns (B and E), k 3, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog.

Row 7: k the first st using both yarns, k 3, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 8: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 4.

Row 9: k the first st using both yarns, k 4, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 10: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog.

With yarn B, work next 6 rows:

Row 11: k the first st using both yarns, k 4, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 12: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 5.

Row 13: k the first st using both yarns, k 5, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 14: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog.

Row 15: k the first st using both yarns, k 5, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 16: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 6.



General pattern:

With yarn E, work the next six rows:

Row 1: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 3: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 5: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

With yarn B, work the next six rows:

Row 1: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 3: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 5: k the first st using both yarns, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to the front, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k to end.

Repeat the general pattern until the end of yarn. Bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends.

Note:

Before you run out of yarn, keep in mind the number of rows for the last stripe, plus make sure you have enough yarn to bind off the shawl. My last 2 stripes were actually of 4 rows, because I've noticed my yarn was not enough.





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.

Dragon Tail Shawl

By    December 13, 2017 // 11 comments

Hi friends, my year ended joyfully, because I've finally received my parcel of Bernat Pop yarn after long weeks of waiting. I made this shawl very quickly, because I was eager to see how easy the work can proceed as all Bernat yarn knitters say, and I enjoyed every second. I hope you all like what I've designed, you'll find it's really easy after learning how to knit five stitches into the yarn over of the previous row.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.







Materials:

  • Yarn: Bernat pop, 5 oz (140 g), 280 yards (256 m), in the color "Moonshadow" 84008: 2 skeins.
  • Circular knitting needle, 36" (90 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 47.5" (121 cm) long x 26" (66 cm) deep.

Yardage: 540 - 550 yards (490 - 500 m).

Gauge: 15 sts and 27 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.





knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit
  • p: purl
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • yo: yarn over
  • ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
  • sssk: slip, slip, slip, knit the 3 sts together through back loops.
  • k5fo: make 5 stitches out of one stitch: k1, p 1, k1, p 1, k 1 into the same yo of the previous row.


  • I wanted the color stripes to be in a certain sequence, so I started knitting the first Bernat pop skein from the inside out, but with the second one I started from the outside in. I also cut out the gray portion of yarn from the second skein, because I didn't like the color.
  • To make sure the scales rows (Dragon tail Pattern 2) are knitted in one color, I cut out the few yards/meters remaining of the previous color once I reached that part. 




Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts, then work as follows: 

Row 1: k 2, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k1, yo, k 1.

Row 3: k 1, k5fo, k 2, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8.

Row 5: k 9, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k 9.

Row 7: k 10, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 10.

Row 9: cast off 5 sts, (which means 5 sts decrease out of k 6), k 5, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Work rows (2- 9) once as the first scale of the (Dragon tail pattern), then work as follows:

Dragon tail Pattern 1:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last st, yo, k 1.

Row 2: k 1, k5fo, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Row 3: sl st, k, yo, k to end.

Row 4: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn front, sl st, p 1.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: repeat row 4

Row 7: repeat row 3

Row 8: cast off 5 sts, (5 sts decrease out of k 6), k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Repeat the pattern rows (1- 8) thirty more time (in this step you can control the final size of the shawl; repeat these eight rows as many times as you want until you reach the size that you desire. Keep in mind that you might need more yarn, so plan ahead).

Repeat row 1 one more time before starting to work Dragon tail pattern 2.

Dragon tail Pattern 2:

Row 1: k 1, k5fo, ssk, turn.

Row 2: k 7, turn.

Row 3: k 6, ssk, turn.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: cast off 5 sts, (5 sts decrease out of k 6), sssk, turn.

Row 8: k 1, yo, k1, turn.

Repeat rows (1- 8) twenty-four more times, repeat rows (1- 7) one more time, work last row:

Last row: cast off first 6 stitches one by one, sssk last remaining sts.

Weave in loose ends.



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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