Hi Friends! It's March! and I love this month that brings the first signs of spring, especially after a very long winter.
My mind is swarming with ideas, but time cuts my work just like a sharp sword. I like the C2C technique and the pixelated drawings, and from time to time I make a project inspired by it.
And since I have boxes and boxes of scrap yarn in my rack (and on top of my wardrobe, basically, It taking over all the storage space in my house), I've designed and crocheted a cushion cover using some of these left-overs. I also came up with another version that can be worked as scarf ends, and another as a coaster.
A good day I wish to you wherever you are, friends! :)
It's spring, the sun is shining, the green grass covers the terrain in front of my home and trees are blooming all around. This inspired me to make this design, a poncho that has all spring colors; green, blue, yellow and white of course, to wear whenever it feels chilly be it day or night.
It's simple and could be knitted to fit any figure. Have a nice knitting day!
Hi every! in march, where I live, we celebrate many events; teachers day, woman day, mother's and spring days, so my first project will be a shawl that has the lace motif heart pattern, which shows my love and appreciation to every one. I hope you all have the same feelings and share happiness with your beloved ones.
Update (March 2024): it's a nice coincident that I've posted this shawl in march many years ago, and now I'm updating it, correcting many mistakes and adding a shorter version as requested by a nice lady. It's a nice and simple shawl that doesn't require you to know but a few easy knitting stitches, and at the same time, delivering a very beautiful outcome. Now, you can make it shorter while keeping the same look. I've also simplified the instructions and made them clear and easier to follow, so give it a try and enjoy making it and wear it or gift it this spring!
Skill level: Intermediate
Materials:
Alize, superlana, Midi Mosaic: 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), 75% acrylic, 25% wool, in the color (5506): 6 balls.
Original version:77" (195 cm) long, 41" (105 cm) wide, approx.
Gauge: 12 sts and 17 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Stockinette pattern.
Knitting terms:
st: stitch.
sts: stitches.
k: knit.
p: purl.
yo: yarn over.
yot: yarn over twice.
k2tog: knit two stitches together.
ssk: slip, slip, knit the two stitches together through back loops.
Instructions:
Note: If you prefer to make it shorter, follow the instructions for smaller version.
Cast on 3 sts, knit 7(9) sts rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side [7(9) sts in total], turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. [9(11) sts]
You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:
Row 1: k 3, yo, k 2, yo, k 1 (this is the center st, put stitch markers before and after it), yo, k 2, yo, k 3. [13(15) sts]
Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.
Row 3: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k 1, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.
Row 4: repeat row 2.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 till you have 185 (239) sts and ending with row 4.
The Lace Hearts pattern
(First row of hearts):
Row 1: k 3, yo, [*k 9 k2tog, yot, ssk, k 8, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 2, repeat from * two (three) more times], k 8, (yo, k 1) twice, repeat between [] once, k 7, yo, k 3.
Note: in every even number row (p 1, k 1) into each yot.
Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3, (don't forget the note above).
Row 3: k 3, yo, k 1, [* k 7, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, repeat from * two(three) more times], k 9, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, repeat between [] once, k 8, yo, k 3.
Row 5: k 3, yo, k 4, [* k 3, (k2tog, yot, ssk) six times,repeat from * two (three) more times], k 8, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, repeat between [] once, k 7, yo, k 3.
Row 7: k 3, yo, k 3, [* k 7, (k2tog, yot, ssk) five times, repeat from * two (three) more times], k 11, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, repeat between [] once, k 10, yo, k 3.
Row 9:k 3, yo, k 6, [* k 3, (k2tog, yot, ssk) six times, k 3, repeat from * two(three) more times], k 10, yo, k 1, yo, k 7, repeat between [] once, k 9, yo, k 3.
Row 11:k 3, yo, k 5, [* k 7, (k2tog, yot, ssk) five times, repeat from * two(three) more times], k 13, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat between [] once, k 12, yo, k 3.
Row 13:k 3, yo, k 4, [* k 11, (k2tog, yot, ssk) four times, repeat from * two (three) more times] k 16, yo, k 1, k 5, repeat between [] once, k 15, yo, k 3.
Row 15:k 3, yo, k 3, [* k 15, (k2tog, yot, ssk) three times, repeat from * two(three) more times], k 19, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, repeat between [] once, k 18, yo, k 3.
Row 17:k 3, yo, k 2, [* k 19, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, repeat from * two (three) more times], k 22, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, repeat between [] once, k 21, yo, k 3.
Row 19:k 3, yo, k 1, [* k 23, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * two(three) more times], k 25, yo, k 1, k 2, repeat between [] once, k 24, yo, k 3.
Row 20:k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. [225 (279) sts]
Second row of hearts:
Row 21: k 3, yo, [*k 6, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 8, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 5, repeat from * three (four) more times], (k 1, yo) twice, repeat between [] once, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 23: k 3, yo, [*k 5, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, k 2, repeat from * three (four) more times], k 3, yo, k 1, yo, repeat between [] once, k 3, yo, k 3.
Row 25: k 3, yo, k 1, [*k 3, (k2tog, yot, ssk) six times, repeat from * three (four) more times, k 4, (yo, k 1) twice, repeat between [] once, k 4, yo, k 3.
Row 27: k 3, yo, k 7, [*(k2tog, yot, ssk) five times, k 7, repeat from * three (four) more times], yo, k 1, yo, k 7, repeat between [] once, yo, k 3.
Row 29:k 3, yo, k 6, [*(k2tog, yot, ssk) six times, k 3, repeat from * three(four) more times], k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat between [] once, k 3, yo, k 3.
Row 31:k 3, yo, k 9, [*(k2tog, yot, ssk) five times, k 7, repeat from * three(four) more times], k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 9, repeat between [] once, k 2, yo, k 3.
Row 33:k 3, yo, k 12, [*(k2tog, yot, ssk) four times, k 11, repeat from * three(four) more times], (k 1, yo) twice, k 12, repeat between [] once, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 35:k 3, yo, k 15, [*(k2tog, yot, ssk) three times, k 15, repeat from * three (four) more times], yo, k 1, yo, k 15, repeat between [] once, yo, k 3.
Row 37:k 3, yo, k 17, [*k 1, (k2tog, yot, ssk) twice, k 18, repeat from * three (four) more times], yo, k 1, yo, k 17, repeat between [] once, yo, k 3.
Row 38:k 5, [*k 15, p 3, (p 1, k 1) into yot, p 2, (p 1, k 1) into yot, p 3, repeat from * three(four) more times], k 20, repeat between [] once, k 20.
Row 39:k 3, yo, k 19, [k 2,*k2tog, yot, ssk, k 21, repeat from * three (four) more times], yo, k 1, yo, k 19, repeat between [] once, yo, k 3.
Row 40: k 4, [k 19, p 3, (p 1, k 1) into yot, p 3, repeat from * three (four) more times], k 22, repeat between [] once, k 23.
Row 41: k all sts.
Bind off all sts in a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here:
Weave in loose ends, block and enjoy wearing the shawl.
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.
Hello and welcome to my first post of the new year! This project has been a long time coming, I started working on this poncho back in fall, but, as usual, I got busy with other stuff, fall turned into winter, and now spring is at the door. Nevertheless, here it is, a poncho the color of autumn leaves. If you choose to, you can work it using any ombre color gradient, or even any other bulky color combo yarn you like. I hope you enjoy making it. Have cozy knitting days!
Gauge:9.5 sts and 13 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Measurements: center back down: 25.5" (65 cm), side shoulder to end: 20.5" (52 cm). See image below:
knitting terms:
k: knit.
p: purl.
yo: yarn over.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
k2togtbl: knit 2 stitches together through back loops.
m1: make one stitch increase.
kyokrb (porthole eyelet): (k 1, yarn over, k 1) into the same stitch in the row below. For more on how to Knit this, you can watch this tutorial video I made:
Instructions:
Note 1: the two balls of yarn I've used have the same color gradient, so the back and front pieces are almost identical.
Note 2: when reaching last row in the back and front pieces, you can either cast off all stitches and sew the shoulders together, or if you are familiar with the Kitchener stitch, use it to attach the back and front at the shoulders' last rows.
Poncho Back Part:
Cast on 3 sts:
Row 1: k
Row 2: k 1, m 1, k 1, m 1, k 1. (5 sts)
Row 3: k
Row 4: k 1, m 1, k 3, m 1, k 1. (7 sts)
Row 5: k.
Row 6: k 1, m1, k 5, m1, k 1. (9 sts)
Row 7: k 4, p 1, k 4.
Row 8: k 4, kyokrb, k 4.
Row 9: k 4, p to last 4 sts, k 4.
Row 10: k to center st, kyokrb, k to end.
Repeat rows 9 and 10 until the sts count 53.
Middle Triangle:
With wrong side work as follows, (from now always mark center stitch):
Row 1: k 4, p 22, k 1, p 22, k 4.
Row 2: k 26, yo, k 1, yo, k 26.
Row 3: k 4, p 22, k 3, p 22, k 4.
Row 4: k 26, yo, k 3, yo, k 26.
Row 5: k 4, p 22, k 5, p 22, k 4.
Row 6: k 26, yo, k 5, yo, k 26.
Side Increases:
Row 7: k 4, p 22, k 7, p 22, k 4, cast on 20 sts at the end of row.
Row 8: k 46, yo, k 7, yo, k 26, cast on 20 sts at the end of this row.
Row 9: k 24, p 22, k 9, p 22, k 24.
Row 10: k 46, yo, k 9, yo, k 46.
Row 11: k 24, p 22, k 11, p 22, k 24.
Row 12: k 46, yo, k 11, yo, k 46.
Row 13: k 24, p 22, k 13, p 22, k 24
Row 14: k 46, yo, k 13, yo, k 46.
Row 15: k 4, p 42, k 15, p 42, k 4.
Row 16: k 46, yo, k 15, yo, k 46.
Work on these two increasing rows until the triangle in the middle stitches count 41 and ending a wrong side row.
Neck Edge Right Shoulder Side:
Row 1: k 46, yo, k 20, cast off 17 sts, k 4, yo, k 46.
Row 2: k 4, p 42, k 5.
Cast off all stitches leaving ( or keep sts in a st holder, cut yarn leave 3 yrd tail yarn).
Left Shoulder Seam:
Insert yarn in the center back stitch (that has been decreased when working the left side) to retain the stitch:
Row 1: cast off 17 sts, k 4, yo, p 42, k 4.
Row 2: k 46, k 5.
Cast off all stitches leaving 1 yard of yarn for sewing ( or keep stitches in stitches holder, and cut yarn leaving 3 yard tail).
Poncho Front Part:
Work like back until you finish row 14 after side increases.
Now work to shape the V neck opening:
V Neck Opening:
Work on as follows starting with the wrong side row:
Row 1: k 4, p 42, k 15, p 42, k 4.(row 15 in back instructions)
Note: Mark the center st, in the middle of the center k 15.
Row 2: k 46, yo, k2tog, k 5 (front right side), cast off next 3 sts (the first one is the center middle st), k 3, k2togtbl, yo, k 46 (front left side).
Front Left Side:
With wrong side row, work as follows:
Row 3: k 4, p 42, k 5.
Row 4: k 3, k2togtbl, yo, k 46.
Row 5: repeat row 3.
Repeat rows 4 and 5 fourteen times, cast off all stitches ( or, put stitches in a stitch holder).
Front Right Side:
Insert the knitting needle in the center front stitch (that has been cast off when working the left side) to retain the stitch:
Row 1: cast off 3 sts, k 5, p 42, k 4.
Row 2: k 46, yo, k2tog, k 3, turn.
Row 3: k 5, p 42, k 4.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 fourteen times, cast off all stitches (or put stitches in a stitch holder).
Attaching shoulder seams:
Sew left and back shoulder seams of back and front parts together using any sewing method you prefer, weave in loose ends.
Or, if you are familiar with Kitchener stitch, attach left and right shoulders of back and front parts together using this method, 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.
