Bold Stripes Top

By    April 03, 2022 // 9 comments

Hello everyone! Since I've made the Bold Stripes Skirt, my mind was set on making a matching top. I was actually two thirds of the way done with it when I ran out of yarn. What delayed me from finishing it that was that I purchased the yarn while I was traveling, and my local store did not have this particle kind. So as soon as I could get my hands on more of that yarn, I was done. You see, the cool thing about working with bulky yarn (compared to lesser yarn weights) is that it makes knitting so much easier; simple pattern looks nice with it, and you finish the piece you’re working on in no time. This piece is a crop top of sorts, non the less, if you prefer, you can make it longer and get a full-length sweater. The available sizes range from extra small to 4XL, but in case you want to knit a larger size, let me know in a comment. Enjoy making this two-piece set and have nice knitting days.

Overview:

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Click here for the matching skirt: Bold Stripes Skirt



Materials:

  • Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color "5245": 4 (4, 5, 6) skeins.
  • Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) and 32" (80 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm) and (7 mm).
  • Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, sizes US 8 (5 mm) and (7 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Ring stitch marker.


Sizes and measurements:

Size Chest-bust measurements Waist measurements
XS/S 34"- 36" (86- 92 cm) 26"- 28" (66- 70 cm)
M/L 38"- 40" (96- 100 cm) 29"- 31" (74- 78 cm)
XL/2XL 42"- 44" (107- 112 cm) 32"- 35.5" (82- 90 cm)
3XL/4XL 46"- 48" (117- 122 cm) 37"- 39" (94- 99 cm)
 




Yardage: 

  • Size XS/S: 580- 590 yards (530- 540 m), approx.
  • Size M/L: 735- 745 yards (670- 680 m), approx. 
  • Size XL/2XL: 885- 895 yards (810- 820 m), approx.
  • Size 3XL/4XL: 1020- 1030 yards (935- 945 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.
  • m1: make one stitch increase purl-wise.
  • k2tog: knit two stitches together.
  • ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped sts together.




Instructions:

With 32" (80 cm), size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 64 (72, 80, 88) 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 1: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round seven more times. Change to 32" (80 cm), size (7 mm) circular needles while working the last repetition of rib round.

Note: when making m1 increase, it doesn't matter to which side (left or right).

Yoke:

First Increasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 2, m1, p 1, k 1, repeat to end. [80 (90, 100, 110) sts]

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

Round 3: k 2, p 2, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [96 (108, 120, 132) sts]

Round 4: k 2, p 3, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat round 4 two (four, six, eight) more times. 

Second Increasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 2, m1, p 3, k 1, repeat to end. [112 (126, 140, 154) sts]

Round 2: k 2, p 4, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 3: k 2, p 4, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [128 (144, 160, 176) sts]

Round 4: k 2, p 5, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat round 4 six (eight, ten, ten) more times.

Third Increasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 2, m1, p 5, k 1, repeat to end. [144 (162, 180, 198) sts]

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

Round 3: k 2, p 6, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [160 (180, 200, 220) sts]

Round 4: k 2, p 7, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat round 4 eight (twelve, fourteen, fourteen) more times.

Fourth Increasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 2, m1, p 7, k 1, repeat to end. [176 (198, 220, 242) sts]

Round 2: k 2, p 8, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 3: k 2, p 8, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [192 (216, 240, 264) sts]

Round 4: k 2, p 9, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat round 4 four (six, eight, ten) more times.

Dividing round: 

  • Knit the k sts and purl the p sts until you get 28 (32, 36, 40) sts (half back).
  • Pass the next 41 (45, 49, 53) sts to a piece of yarn for the sleeve. 
  • Cast on 5 (7, 11, 15) sts.
  • Knit the k sts and purl the p sts until you get 55 (63, 71, 79) sts (front).
  • Cast on 5 (7, 11, 15) sts.
  • Pass the next 41 (45, 49, 53) sts to a piece of yarn for the second sleeve. 
  • Knit the k sts and purl the p sts the last 27 (31, 35, 39) sts (half back).



Body:

With 120 (140, 164, 188) sts of the body, work as follows:

Correcting round for sizes M/L and XL/2XL: *(k 2, p9, k 1) (twice, three times)*, k 2, m1, p 8, k 3, p 8, m1, k 1, repeat between ** (four, six) times, k 2, m1, p 8, k 3, p 8, m1, k 1, repeat between ** (twice, three times). [(144, 168) sts]

Correcting round for size 3XL/4XL: (k 2, p 9, k 1) three times, k 2, p 8, m 1, k 3, m 1, p 8, k 1, (K 2, p 9, k 1) six times, k 2, p 8, m 1, k 3, m 1, p 8, k 1, (k 2, p 9, k 1) three times. (192 sts)

Basic round: k 2, p 9, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the basic round six (eight, ten, fourteen) times, then work the pattern round.

Note: if you want to turn this top to a full-length sweater, you can increase the number of basic rounds you knit. Every 18 rounds you knit will increase the length by 4" (10 cm).

Pattern rounds:

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

Round 2: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

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

Round 4: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

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

Round 6: p 5, k 3, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 7: p 4, k 3, p 1, k 1, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 8: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

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

Round 10: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 3, p 7, k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the basic round four (six, eight, eight) times.

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

Work rib round 2 seven (nine, nine, eleven) times, then bind off all sts. 





Sleeve:

Pass the 41 (45, 49, 53) sts of the sleeve from the piece of yarn to the 16" (40 cm), size (7 mm) circular knitting needles, pick up a stitch from each of the 5 (7, 11, 15) sts of under arm. [46 (52, 60, 68) sts]

Mark the middle stitch under arm (the middle st under arm), this is where the rounds begin.

Size XS/S:

Correcting round: k 2, m1, p 8, (k 3, p 9) twice, k 3, p 8, m1, k 1. (48 sts)

Basic round: k the knitted sts and p the purled sts. (48 sts)

Repeat basic round seven more times.

Decreasing round 1: k 1, ssk, p 8, k 1, repeat to end. (44 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 2: k 2, p 7, k2tog, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times. For the ease of work, change to size (7 mm) DPNs.

Decreasing round 3: k 1, ssk, p 6, k 1, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, p 5, k2tog, repeat to end. (32 sts)

Repeat the basic round until sleeve measures 36 cm from under arm.

Change to size US 8 (5 mm) DPNs and work as follows:

Rib round 3: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round twenty-two times. Bind off all sts.



Size M/L:

Basic round: k the knitted sts and p the purled sts. (52 sts)

Repeat basic round seven more times.

Decreasing round 1: k 2, p 5, (k 2, ssk, p 8) three times, k 3, p 5, k 1. (49 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 2: k 2, p 5, k 3, (p 7, k2tog, k 2,) three times, p 5, k 1. (46 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times. For the ease of work, change to size (7 mm) DPNs.

Decreasing round 3: k 2, p 5, (k 2, ssk, p 6) three times, k 3, p 5, k 1. (43 sts)

Repeat the basic round ten times.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, p 5, k 3, (p 5, k2tog, k 2) three times, p 5, k 1. (40 sts)

Repeat the basic round until sleeve measures 34 cm from under arm.

Change to size US 8 (5 mm) DPNs and work as follows:

Rib round 3: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 3 twenty-two times. Bind off all sts.

Size XL/2XL:

Basic round: k the knitted sts and p the purled sts. (60 sts)

Repeat basic round seven more times.

Decreasing round 1: k 1, ssk, p 8, k 1, repeat to end. (55 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 2: k 2, p 7, k2tog, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times. For the ease of work, change to size (7 mm) DPNs.

Decreasing round 3: k 1, ssk, p 6, k 1, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, p 5, k2tog, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Repeat the basic round until sleeve measures 30 cm from under arm.

Change to size US 8 (5 mm) DPNs and work as follows:

Rib round 3: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat rib round 3 twenty-two times. bind off all sts.

Size 3XL/4XL:

15 sts are added under the arm, so put the sm between the seventh and eighth st.

Basic round: p 3, k 1, (k 2, p 9, k 1) five times, k 2, p 2. (68 sts)

Repeat basic round seven more times.

Decreasing round 1: p 3, k 1, (k 1, ssk, p 8, k 1) five times, k 2, p 2. (63 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 2: p 3, k 1, (k 2, p 7, k2tog, k 1) five times, k 2, p 2. (58 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times. 

Decreasing round 3: p 3, k 1, (k 1, ssk, p 6) five times, k 2, p 2. (53 sts)

Repeat the basic round eight times.

Decreasing round 4: p 3, k 1, (k 2, p 5, k2tog) five times, k 2, p 2. (48 sts)

For the ease of work, change to size (7 mm) DPNs.

Repeat the basic round until sleeve measures 30 cm from under arm.

Change to size US 8 (5 mm) DPNs and work as follows:

Rib round 3: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat rib round 3 twenty-two times. bind off all sts.

Weave in loose ends and enjoy a day out wearing the set.



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.

Marigold Shawl

By    March 27, 2022 // No comments

Hi everyone! It's been a while since my last post, as I've been busy with family matters. But clearly, I still haven’t ran out of this Nako Elit Baby yarn, and this is the third design after the Dusky Sky Hat and Powder Stripes Shawl that I made using it. It's so soft and easy to work with and has a very pretty color scheme that I just love to work with it. Now this shawl, with its classic triangular shape, has a four rows pattern that is repeated three times within the general pattern. It has one specific new trick, which is to make five stitches out of one in a row, then knit them together in the next row. To me, the pattern looks like twigs with little leaves on both sides, or like wheat ears, though you are free to imagine whatever you like. The lacy waves edging rows will give you a very beautiful and cozy shawl that’s perfect for these unusually chilly spring days. Hope you have an enjoyable time making it! 

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

  • Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pill acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), color: 32430 (4 skeins).
  • Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
  • Ring stitch markers.
  • Tapestry needle.




Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 55" (140 cm), approx.

Yardage: 935- 940 yards (855- 860 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 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.
  • k5tog: knit 5 sts together.
  • k5togtbl: knit 5 sts together through back loops. 




Instructions:

Note 1: Work [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo p 1) into yo] loosely so you can knit them together easily in the next row.

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, *yo, k 3, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, *yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 7: k 3, p 2, *(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1*, repeat between ** once, p 1, p the center st, p 2, repeat between ** twice, p 1, k 3.

Row 8: k 3, *yo, k 2, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, *yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 2, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 11: k 3, p 4, *(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1*, repeat between ** once, p 3, p the center st, p 4, repeat between ** twice, p 3, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, *yo, k 4, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 4, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k3.

Row 13: repeat row 3.



General pattern:

Row 14: k 3, yo, (k 1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo) repeat between () to 1 st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, (k 1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo) repeat between () to last 4 sts, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 15: k 3, p 1, *p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 3, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, p 2, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, p 2, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5togtbl, k 3, k5tog*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k3.

Row 17: repeat row 3.

Row 18: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k1*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.

Row 19: k 3, p 1, *[p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo] twice, p 2*, repeat between ** to center st, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 20: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2*, repeat between ** to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, yo, k3.

Row 21: repeat row 3.

Row 22: k 3, yo, k1, *k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to 5 sts, k 2, yo, k 3.

Row 23: k 3, p 1, *p 3, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 4 sts before center st, p 4, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 7 sts, p 4, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, yo, k 3, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k 3.

Row 25: repeat row 3.

Repeat the general pattern ten more times.

Tutorial video for how to knit this shawl: 





Edging lace rows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, *k 1, yo, ssk, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times, k2tog, yo*, repeat between ** to 1 st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 4 sts, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p 1, *p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 21, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, p 2, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, p 2, k 3. 

Row 3: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5togtbl, k 1, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times, k 1, k5tog*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k3.

Row 4: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 5: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.

Row 6: k 3, p 1, *[p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo] twice, p 21*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1] twice, p 1, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1] twice, p 1, k 3.

Row 7: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 1, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times*, repeat between ** to 14 sts before center st, k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 17 sts, k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo, k3.

Stretchy bind off:

Bind off row: k 2, *slip the two knitted stitches back to left needle, knit them together, k 1, repeat from * to end of stitches. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose yarn ends, block well, and it's ready to wear! 





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.

Claire Inspired Cowl

By    March 25, 2022 // 7 comments


Hi everyone! I've been fond of the knitted garments that Outlander characters wear for quite a while now and have been told by multiple people to just go for it and make something inspired by them. I know how popular the series is, and after the release of every season my timeline gets flooded with knitters making their beautiful yet simple shawls and scarves. But this time, when I saw Claire wearing this specific cowl, I wanted to make one myself after I instantly fell in love with it. Adding one or two of my touches, such as porthole eyelet as a method of increasing stitches, may seem to have made it slightly difficult to knit, but you can watch my tutorial video and see how easy it is once you get the into the rhythm of it. If you’re waiting for the next episode of Outlander, you might want to use your time making this quick one skein project. Have a nice knitting day guys!

Skill level: Intermediate

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 Materials:

  • Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 7 oz. (198 g), 264 yards (333 m), in the color "Light Raspberry": 1 skein.
  • Circular knitting needles 24" (60 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Ribbon, 1" (2.5 cm) wide and 53" (135 cm) long.




Measurements: Back yoke height = 6.5" (17 cm), edge circumference = 45" (115 cm), approx.

Yardage: 273- 275 yards (248- 250 m), approx.

Gauge: 11 sts and 14 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.




Knitting terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • sl st: slip stitch.
  • k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
  • ssk: slip, slip, then knit the 2 slipped sts together through back loops.
  • kyokrb (porthole eyelet): (k 1, yarn over, k 1) into the stitch one row below. For more on how to Knit this, you can watch this tutorial video I made: 





Instructions:

Cast on 43 sts using Stretchy method. Follow the instructions in my tutorial video to learn how:

Now work as follows:

Collar:

Seed Pattern Row: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat seed pattern row sixteen more times. 

Yoke:

Note: to get a neat side edge, always slip first st purl-wise.

Row 1 (dividing row): p 1, yo, k2tog, p 1, k 2, kyokrb, k 8, kyokrb, k 11, kyokrb, k 8, kyokrb, k 2, p 1, ssk, yo, p 1.

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

Row 3: p 1, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one in front, and k them, p 1, *k to middle st of next porthole eyelet, kyokrb, repeat from * three more times, k to last 4 sts, p 1, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one to the back, and k them, p 1.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 nine more times, then work the last rows as follows:

Edge band:

Row 1: p 1, switch the next 2 sts placing the second in front and k them, *p 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 1, switch the next 2 sts placing the second to back and k them, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 2, k 1, *k 1, p 1, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k 2, p 2, k 1. 

Repeat rows 1 and 2 once more. Bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends. Insert the ribbon through (yo, eyelets and yo) of the first row under the collar. Trim the ribbon's edges to get a neat look.





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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