Rose Pop Scarf

Hi guys, hope you are all doing well. My new project is a very, very simple one, still elegant and lovely colored, due to the three pink shades in it. Have fun knitting it in one day.

Skill level: Easy

Get printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bernat pop, 5 oz. (140 g), 280 yards (256 m), in the color "Lipstick on Your Collar" (84002): 2 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Yardage: 530 - 540 yards (485 - 495 m) approx.

Measurements: Length: 75" (190 cm) tip to tip. Width: 10" (25 cm) approx.

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

knitting Terms 

• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• k: knit.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Note:
To get a square block color at the beginning of the scarf, the first color yarn length in the ball should be 3/4 of each other color length. If you have more, you can cut the yarn, or just get on knitting and have your own final look.

Instructions

Cast on 3 sts

Row 1: k all sts.

Row 2: k 1, yo, k 1 (mark this stitch as the center stitch), yo, k1.

Row 3: k all sts.

Row 4: k to center stitch, yo, k center st, yo, k to end.

Row 5: k all sts.

Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you have 53 sts.

General Pattern

Row 1: k 1, ssk, k 23 sts, yo, k 1, yo, k 23 sts, k2tog, k 1.

Row 2: k all stitches.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 10 color blocks. Bind off all stitches. 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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Wedges Round Cape

Hello, hope you all have nice and warm indoor days. I've been living in Amman, Jordan, for more than a decade, and here, there aren't many choices of yarn. So when I found DMC yarn in my neighborhood's craft's store, I bought it at once.
I love the violet and light yellow combination, and since I wanted to make a project using a pattern that includes short rows method, here is what I've made, hope you like it. 

Skill level: Easy

Materials


DMC, Knitty Extra Value 10; 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 90 yds/ 82 m approx.
100% acrylic.
Violet, 884 (A).
Light Yellow, 993 (B).

Size	Color (A)	Color (B)	Yardage
36-38	3 Skeins	1 Skein	330-335 yds / 300-305 m approx.
40-42	3 Skeins	1 Skein	350-355 yds / 315-320 m approx.
44-46	4 Skeins	2 Skeins	370-375 yds / 335-340 m approx.

Size U.S. 15 (10 mm) knitting needles.
Tapestry needle.
18" /46 cm open- ended zipper, T5 6mm, (I bought two zippers plastic moulded, matching the yarns' colors, and used one piece of each).






knitting Terms
k = knit
p = purl
sl st = slip stitch
yo = yarn over




Notes: 

• The instructions contain numbers for different sizes; the (40-42) and (44- 46) sizes numbers are written between brackets.
• You can make a mono color cape, just check the yardage in materials schedule to know the yarn quantity needed.

Measurements:

• 18" /46 cm height,
• 22.5" /57 cm (24"/61 cm, 25.5"/65 cm) around the neck.
• 56.5"/143.5 cm, (60"/150 cm, 63.5"/156.5 cm) bottom circumference.

Gauge:
11 sts x 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)
in Single Rib Pattern.

Instructions:




With (A) yarn, cast on 46 sts (use a cast on method to get stretchy stitches). Follow the instructions in my tutorial video to learn how:

Knit four rows.

Wedges Pattern:

Row 1: k 10, (p 1, k 1) to end.
Row 2: sl st, (k 1, p 1) repeat 17 times, k 1, turn. 
Row 3: yo, sl the first st purlwise, (k 1, p 1) to last st, k 1.
Row 4: sl st, (k 1, p 1) repeat 12 times, turn.
Row 5: yo, sl the first st knitwise, (p 1, k 1) to last st.
Row 6: sl st, (k 1, p 1) repeat 6 times, k 1, turn.
Row 7: yo, sl the first st purlwise, (k 1, p 1) to last st, k 1.
Row 8: k 14, k the next yo and st together through back loops, k 10, knit the next yo and st together through back loops, k 10, k the next yo and st together through back loops, k 10.
Rows 9-11: k all sts.





Repeat the wedges pattern 12 (13, 13) times, then repeat rows (1-8) once, bind on (B) yarn, and complete the pattern as follow:
Row 9: knit all in color (B).
Row 10: knit all in color (A), cut yarn (A).
Row 11: knit all in color (B).

Repeat the wedges pattern 4 (4, 5) times in color (B), knit one more row, bind off all stitches.

Sew zipper pieces on each side, you can use this method by Yarnspirations that I've found so helpful. 

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Jellyfish Cowl

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.

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Double Collar Cowl

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.

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Dragon Fire Cowl

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.

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

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Bulky Squares Cowl

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.

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