Powder Stripes Shawl

Hello guys! I’m glad to be back and working after I inevitably got infected with Omicron a couple of weeks ago and had my fair share of all its symptoms. I feel much better now and hope to regain my full strength soon! And that’s why, due to my health state, this shawl took a relatively long time to finish, though it’s here at last! I think my saving grace was that it was an easy knit, the yarn colors are also very easy on the (tired) eyes and didn’t give me a hard time during my illness. As it is a quick work, it could be a great gift for the coming spring weeks with all its lovely occasions. The pattern is simple and consists of 20 rows that are worked using each yarn color alternately. I hope you enjoy making this beautiful shawl, and I wish you all a very healthy spring!

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Yarn A: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 2 skeins.
  • Yarn B: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color Powder (390): 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 55" (140 cm), height = 35.5" (90 cm), approx.

Yardage:

• Yarn A: 558- 563 yards (510- 515 m), approx.
• Yarn B: 460- 465 yards (420- 425 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 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.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

With Yarn A cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. (6 sts)

Row 3 and every odd numbered row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (7 sts)

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. (8 sts)

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4. (9 sts)

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (11 sts)

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (12 sts)

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (13 sts)

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (14 sts)

Row 19: repeat row 3, bind on Yarn B and work next row as follows:

Note: starting from the next right side row, always knit the first (k 1) using both yarns.

Row 20: repeat row 4. (15 sts)

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 3. (16 sts)

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 4. (17 sts)

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (18 sts)

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (19 sts)

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (20 sts)

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (21 sts)

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 4. (23 sts)

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. (24 sts)

Row 39: repeat row 3, change to other yarn. 

General pattern:

Note: switch to the other yarn each time you repeat the general pattern.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 8, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 7, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, *k 5, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice,*k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, *k 3, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, *k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, *k 1, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 59: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1, change to the other yarn.

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times. With Yarn B, work the last rows as follows:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

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

Repeat these two rows once more, then bind off all sts loosely. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends. Block If you like and enjoy.

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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Year of the Tiger Granny Square

Hello everyone! Wow, how time flies by! 2022 is here, and January is almost over. So it must be time to add a new granny square to my collection. It's the year of the tiger this time around, and let me tell you, it was a real challenge for me to make this one. I spent so many days researching both real, and crocheted tigers trying to come up with a good design. What I found more intriguing and charming was the white tiger rather than the orange one; they are quite majestic looking, their cubs are super cute, and to be honest with you, their color scheme can be interpreted somehow easier than the more known orange tigers. I hope I've caught your interest with this year's zodiac granny square of mine. Wish you all happy and warm days!

Skill level: Easy

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny | Ox | Duckling

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Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one white skein, one brown skein, a few yards (meters) of peach and black yarn. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
• Crochet hooks, sizes D/3 (3 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 64- 66 yards (58- 60 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.

Instructions:

Granny square base: 

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the white yarn, make a magic circle, then work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1, sc 7 into the magic circle, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Note: the next 2 rounds are worked using white and black yarn.

Round 5: with white yarn, ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, dc 2 in st, dc in st twice. Bind on black yarn. * With black yarn, dc 2 in st. With white yarn, dc in st twice*, repeat between ** one more time. With white yarn dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat between ** three times. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat between ** twice. With white yarn, dc 2 in stitch, dc in st twice, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: with white yarn, ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, *with black yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st once. With white yarn, dc in st twice*, repeat between ** one more time. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat between ** three times. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat between ** twice. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut white and black yarn and weave in loose ends. With brown yarn make a knot and in the fifth st after the end of last round, work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8: ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut brown yarn and weave in loose ends.

 

Ear (make 2):

With peach yarn, make a knot and ch 3.

Row 1: hdc, dc 2, tr, dc 2, hdc into the third ch from hook. Cut peach yarn leaving enough for sewing, turn.

Row 2: Bind on white yarn. ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 2 in each st to end, cut white yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew ear in place. 

 

Muzzle: 

With white yarn, make a knot and ch 7.

Round 1: hdc into the third ch from hook, dc 2 in next 3 chs, hdc 3 in last ch, dc 2 in other side of the next 3 chs, sl st to second ch of first st of the round.

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 2 in next three sts, dc in st, dc 2 in next 2 sts, dc in dc, dc 2 in next five sts, dc in st, dc 2 in st, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn leaving enough yarn to sew in place.

 

Eye (make 2): 

With black yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1 and sc 5 into it, sl st in the first ch, cut yarn leaving enough yarn to sew eye in place. 

 

Nose:

With peach yarn make a knot and ch 5.

Row 1: hdc 2 into the third ch from hook, hdc in ch, hdc 2 into the last ch, cut yarn leaving enough for sewing in place, don't turn.

Row 2: with white yarn and in the right side of work, ch 4 and tr 4 together into each st of first row, cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew nose in place.  

 

Assembly:

• Sew muzzle, ears, eyes and nose in place as shown in the picture at the beginning of the post.
• Embroider the mouth with peach yarn.
• 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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Bold Stripes Skirt

Hi knitters! Back in my twenties and thirties, I used to sew every piece of clothing I wore myself, and making skirts was my specialty. I've probably sewn and worn every kind of skirt that was popular back then. Nowadays I may no longer sew as I used to, but I still have passion for skirt making. That's why when I saw this 'mosaic' yarn at the store, I knew I had to make one. My debut knitted skirt design is simple, with bold lines, and a clear statement. It is an easy pattern, made with only knit and purl stitches, and the length is easily customizable to be as long or short as you prefer. So here is a quick winter project for you that you can finish in a day or two. If this skirt design does well, I'm planning to make more, perhaps longer and flowy-er ones, using thinner types of yarn, but non the less simple and easy to make. So, stay tuned to all my future projects, especially the matching crop top that I'm working on right now. Happy holidays everyone!

Skill level: Easy

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The matching top is finally here! click the link to see the post: Bold Stripes Top

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color 5245: 2 (3, 3) skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm), (7 mm) and US 11 (8 mm).  
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Waist	Hips	Skirt Length
XS/S	26"- 28" (66- 70 cm)	36"- 37" (90- 94 cm)	18" (46 cm)
M/L	29"- 31" (74- 78 cm)	39"- 40" (98- 102 cm)	19.5" (50 cm)
XL/2XL	32"- 35.5" (82- 90 cm)	42"- 45" (106- 114 cm)	21.5" (54 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size XS/S: 370- 372 yards (338- 340 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 435- 437 yards (398- 400 m), approx. 
• Size XL/2XL: 490- 492 yards (448- 450 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and 7 mm knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With 5 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 108 (120, 132) sts. Join in the round. 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): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 2, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 10 (12, 12) times. Change to 7 mm circular needles, then knit the next round as follows:

Basic round: p 5, k 3, p 4, repeat to end.

Repeat the round until skirt length measures 32 (34, 36) cm

Pattern Rounds:

Round 1: p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 2: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 5: k 3, p 7, k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 6: k 2, p 9, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 7: k 1, p 1, k 1, p 7, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 8: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 9: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 10: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 11: p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Change to 8 mm circular needles and repeat the basic round 4 (6, 8) times.

Work rib round 5 (5, 7) times, then bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends.

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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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Ginger Basket Shawlette

Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I've designed a project using bulky yarn, so I was glad I got to do a shawlette with it this time around. While travelling to visit my sisters, I went to a nearby crafts store, and I found my eyes wondering towards the bulky and chunky yarn section there. Despite my daughter’s objection to my “typical choice of colors”, I ended up buying this classic brownish yarn that reminded me of gingerbread, with absolutely no idea what to make with it (as usual). After rattling my brain for an idea, and few trials later, I settled on this simple knit and purl pattern, which I am so fond of these days. Combining this weaving base pattern with an asymmetrical shape, gave this shawlette its unique look. In addition, I used the clear edging method for both the side and the binding off row, to achieve this specific sharp appearance. So, there you have it, a warm, cozy, and elegant shawlette with an added bonus of being a very quick project to finish. I hope you have a lovely time knitting it and wearing it!

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here: 

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Megafil, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 60 yards (55 m), in the color 499: 4 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 17 (12 mm).  
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 26" (66 cm), length = 40" (100 cm), approx.

Yardage: 235 - 240 yards (215 - 220 m), approx.

Gauge: 8 sts and 10 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 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• ktbl: knit one stitch through back loop.
• ptbl: purl one stitch through back loop.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1 (wrong side): p to end.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, ktbl. (5 sts)

Row 3: sl st, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 2, ktbl. (6 sts)

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

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 1, k 2, ktbl. (7 sts)

Row 7: sl st 1, p 2, k 1, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 8: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 2, k 2, ktbl. (8 sts)

Row 9: sl st 1, p 2, k 2, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 10: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 2, ktbl. (9 sts)

Row 11: sl st 1, p 2, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 12: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 2, ktbl. (10 sts)

Row 13: sl st 1, p 2, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 14: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. (12 sts)

Row 15: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 16: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (13 sts)

Row 17: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 18: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (14 sts)

Row 19: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 20: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2, ktbl. (16 sts)

Row 21: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 22: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (17 sts)

Row 23: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 24: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (18 sts)

Row 25: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 26: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. (20 sts)

Row 27: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 28: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (21 sts)

Row 29: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 30: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (22 sts)

Row 31: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

General Pattern:

Row 32: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, yo, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 33: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 34: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 35: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 36: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 37: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 38: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 7 sts, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. 

Row 39: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 40: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 41: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 42: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4,* k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 43: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern rows six more times (or as many as you prefer). 

I-cord bind off row: 

k 2 sts, *slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k first st again, ssk next 2 sts, repeat from * to end, k2tog the last 2 sts. Weave in loose ends. Block and enjoy wearing.

Here is a video tutorial that I made for the I-cord bind off method:

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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Azure Shoreline Shawlette

Hello my fellow knitters! Each time I say "Enough! this is the last time I use ombre yarn", I find myself buying a new skein on my next visit to the store. But I have to give to ombre yarn; when used in the right way, a color gradient does give your knitted piece a unique and eye-catching look. In addition, you don't have to choose an intricate pattern, you can just pair a few skeins of ombre yarn with a simple pattern and it would still turn out stunning. With all that in mind I designed this shawlette, it is very simple, with an eight-row general pattern that repeats over and over. You can even turn it into a full-sized shawl by repeating the general pattern as many times as you want until you achieve the desired size. Just keep in mind that you might need a larger skein of ombre yarn to get there. So, give this one a go and let me know how it turns out for you, I am sure it will be the perfect handmade present for the upcoming holidays this winter. I wish you the happiest times knitting and preparing nice gifts for your family and friends! 

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Ombre Batik, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 10.58 oz (300 g), 557 yards (510 m), in the color 7275: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Ring stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 552 - 557 yards (505 - 510 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 21 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 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three sts together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, (yo, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, (yo, p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 11: k 3, p 1, k 1, p to 2 sts before center st, k 1, p 1, p the center st, p 1, k 1, p to last 5 sts, k 1, p 1, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, [(k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 13 and every odd numbered row: k 3, k the k sts and p the purl and yo sts to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, [k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 16: k 3, (yo, k 7, p 1, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

General pattern:

Note: after center st of each general pattern row, change the 'before center st' to 'before last 3 sts'.

Row 18: k 3, [yo, *p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, p 1, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 20: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 22: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 4 sts before center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 24: k 3, [yo, *k 7, p 1, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 7, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 25: repeat row 13.

Repeat rows 18 -25 of the general pattern eleven times, then repeat rows 18 - 23 once.

Work last rows as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, [yo, k 2, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, yo], k the center st, k 1, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: k 3, [yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 9 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: k 3, [yo, k 6, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 11 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 8, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 8: bind off all sts knitwise.

Weave in loose ends. Block well. Enjoy wearing it.

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

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