Soft Serenity Blanket

Hi, knitters! It’s been a long summer break, and I know I haven’t posted in a while. But I’m finally back! I hope to make up for the delay by sharing more beautiful designs and cozy creations with you. I’m so excited to be here again and can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on! 

Wrap yourself in warmth and color with this beautifully handcrafted blanket. The cozy blend of soft gray and vibrant mustard, paired with its eye-catching geometric pattern, makes it the perfect piece to add comfort and style to any space, or you can cover you little ones on chilly nights . Whether draped over your favorite chair or wrapped around you on a cozy evening, this blanket is made to bring warmth, beauty, and handmade charm to your home. 

 Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written instructions + charts.
• Techniques you need to know: knit and purl, seersucker pattern, switch two stitches. 

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc Favori, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the colors 1404 (color A), and 317 (color B), 3 skeins each.
• Circular knitting needles: size US 8 (5 mm), 24” (60 cm) long.
• Small stitch holder.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 47" (120 cm), length = 47" (120 cm), approx.

Yardage: 1370-1380 yards (1250- 1250 m), approx.

Gauge: 21 stitches and 22 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in seersucker pattern and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting terms: 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

With yarn A cast on 255 sts, knit one row, then work as follows:

Seersucker pattern:

Row 1: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 2 and every even number row: knit the k st, and purl the p st.

Row 3: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *k 1, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 5: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *p 1, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: repeat row 2.

Repeat seersucker pattern three more times, repeat rows 1-4 once.

Note: when working with the two yarns, keep each yarn to back when knitting or purling the other yarn. 

**Bind on yarn B, work next row as follows:

Row 5: with yarn A slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st to left needle and k, p 1, *with yarn B p 1, with yarn A k 3, Repeat from * to last 4 sts, with yarn B p 1, with yarn A, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 6: knit the k st, and purl the p st, with the same yarn color.

Row 7: with yarn A slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *with yarn B k 1, p 1, with yarn A, k 1, with yarn B, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, with yarn B, k 1, with yarn A, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 8: repeat row 6.

Cut yarn A, repeat the seersucker pattern four times, repeat rows 1-4 once.

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors.

At the end, work seersucker pattern three times, then 1-3 rows once. Knit one row then 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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Lavender Mist Scarf

Hello my fellow knitters! My newest design is a soft and elegant scarf that combines simple texture with a beautiful flowing color transition. Featuring a delicate eyelet line framed by garter and stockinette sections, this design creates a graceful flow that draws the eye while keeping the knitting relaxing and enjoyable. The gentle gradient shades of lavender and grey give the scarf a calm, misty look, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and style to cooler days. You can adjust its length as you desire, also you can choose a mono color yarn to match with your special spring pieces.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern and chart.
• Yarn weight: Bulky.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be shorter or longer by changing the number of pattern repetitions.
• Techniques needed: knit, purl, yarn over, knit two stitches together, knit two stitches together through back loops.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Gala Mix Fiber, 100% acrylic, 9.88 oz (280 g), 245 yards (224 m), in the color "07", 2 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 15 (10 mm).

Measurements: width = 7.5" (19 cm), length = 90" (200 cm), approx.

Yardage: 257 - 259 yards (235 - 237 m), approx.

Gauge: 10 stitches and 15 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

Cast on 22 sts, p one row. 

The pattern:

Round 1: sl st, ssk, p 8, yo, k 8, k2tog, k 1.

Round 2: sl st, p 9, yo, p 11.

Repeat rounds 1-2 seven more times.

Round 3: sl st, ssk, k 8, yo, p 8, k2tog, k 1.

Round 4: sl st, p 9, yo, p 11.

Repeat rounds 3-4 seven more times.

Repeat the pattern (rounds 1-4) six more times, then repeat rounds 1-2 once. Bind off all 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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Aqua Drift Shawlette

Wrap your neck in elegance with this aqua drift, a delicate yet modern shawlette that blends soft texture with a charming lace motif. Designed to be light and airy, this triangular small wrap is perfect for spring or cool summer evenings. The pattern features garter stitch edging and a beautifully repeating lattice lace section that adds visual interest without overwhelming the knitter. Suitable for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters, this project is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. Choose your favorite sport or fingering weight yarn and create a timeless accessory that drapes gracefully over the shoulder.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Yarn weight: #3/DK.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be bigger or smaller by repeating the general pattern more or fewer times than indicated in the instructions.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc, Star Maxi, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the color "3044", 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm), size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Measurements: width = 12" (30 cm), length = 47" (120 cm), approx.

Yardage: 190 - 195 yards (180 - 175 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• rsm: ring stitch marker.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts and k one row, then work as follows:

Basic Row: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k to end. 

Repeat the basic row until the number of sts is 36.

Lace pattern:

Row 1: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k 14 sts, insert a rsm (k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk), insert a rsm, k to end.

Row 2 and every even-numbered row: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k to first rsm, p to second rsm, k to end.

Note: always remove the rsm to before and after the lace pattern one or two sts as mentioned.

Row 3: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, (k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk), k to end.

Row 5: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, (k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk), k to end.

Row 7: k 1and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 3 sts before first rsm, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k to end.

Row 9: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk,, k to end.

Row 11: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k to end.

General pattern:

Row 13: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 3 sts before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, repeat from * to two sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k to end.

Row 15: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, repeat from * to six sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk,, k to end.

Row 17: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to eight sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k to end.

Repeat the general pattern six more times, then work as follows:

Last rows of the lace pattern:

Row 19: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to first rsm, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to nine sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 20: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 9, k 1, repeat from * to nine sts before second rsm, p 9, k to end.

Row 21: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to one st after rsm, *yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to seven sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 22: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 7, k 3, repeat from * to seven sts before rsm, p 7, k to end.

Row 23: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to one st after rsm, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, repeat from * to five sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 24: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 5, k 5, repeat from * to five sts before rsm, p 5, k to end.

Repeat basic row six times, then bind off all 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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