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Cobblestone Infinity Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern

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Inspiration of the Cobblestone Infinity Scarf

The Cobblestone infinity scarf was inspired as I designed the crocheted “Birthday Sorbet” baby blanket for Mary Maxim. When they shipped me the yarn, they surprised me with a couple of skeins of the Mary Maxim “Purely Soft” yarn and it just screamed to me to be an infinity scarf…so, the Cobblestone Infinity Scarf was born!

When I shared the design with Mary Maxim, they liked it so much that they created a kit from it! If you’d like to check out the kit, please visit: https://shrsl.com/3zdp9 and check out the “Related Kits” section.

About the yarn

The Mary Maxim “Purely Soft” yarn has a squishiness that is simply uncomparable to any other yarn I’ve ever worked with. Have you ever walked down the yarn aisle and just couldn’t stop squishing one particular yarn?? Yep…this is like that! It’s so soft and light!

Each skein has approximately 147 yards / 135 metres and is 70% Premium Acrylic & 30% Polyamide. The skein is 5.3 oz / 150 grams and is a #5 / Bulky weight yarn.

The Cobblestone Infinity Scarf uses size US 10.5 / 6.5 mm knitting needles and uses 2 skeins of the Purely Soft yarn.

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About the Cobblestone Infinity Scarf

The Cobblestone Infinity Scarf is a quick and easy project to work up as a last-minute gift or as a little something to keep yourself warm that uses bulky yarn and large knitting needles, so that it comes together quickly. The Mary Maxim “Purely Soft” yarn used for this scarf is really unique and, I think, is what makes this scarf stand out. It’s very soft and has a gorgeous halo that really adds amazing texture. This pattern is easily adjusted to make larger or smaller, as the stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 2 with a 4 row repeat. To get the same striping effect, there is a color placement chart that shows the color and which row to repeat.

If you prefer a printable pdf that includes a checklist to help keep track of your rows and printable gift tags for gifting your infinity scarf, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or purchase directly through me and save 10% (Valid for US residents only)!

If you’d like to purchase the kit from Mary Maxim that includes a printed pattern and the yarn, please visit: http://shrsl.com/42g6f and check out the “Related Kits”.

Please note that due to this being a digital download, all sales are final and no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support!

Here’s a pin to add to your Pinterest board

Materials needed:

Measures: 8” x 62” / 20 cm x 157 cm circumference

Gauge: 15 sts x 18 rows = 13 st x 16 rows = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch – Gauge isn’t critical in this project, but will affect yarn usage

Pattern Difficulty level: Easy

The terms are written using US terminology and I’ve created a video with time stamps to help you along.

If you prefer a printable pdf that includes a checklist to help keep track of your rows and printable gift tags for gifting your infinity scarf, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or purchase directly through me and save 10% (Valid for US residents only)!

If you’d like to purchase the kit from Mary Maxim that includes a printed pattern and the yarn, please visit: http://shrsl.com/42g6f and check out the “Related kits”

Please note that due to this being a digital download, all sales are final and no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support!

Stitches & Terms Used

(Pattern is written in US terms):

Bind off

BOR: Beginning of round

German twist cast on

K: Knit

Kfb: Knit front and back

P2tog: Purl 2 together

Rnd: Round

Notes:

  • This infinity scarf is easily adjustable to any size, as the stitch pattern works in multiples of 2 with a 4 row repeat; please beware that your yarn quantity will vary if you adapt the pattern to a larger or smaller size.
  • Use included color chart to determine color placement for stripes 
  • When working the stripes, do not cut your yarn; instead, carry it up the side
  • To see a video tutorial on how to knit the Cobblestone Infinity Scarf, please visit: https://youtu.be/BSX0fwVegQ0

Directions for Cobblestone Infinity Scarf – Free knitting pattern

Click here to view the video tutorial

Using color A and the German twist cast on method, cast on 194; join in the round being careful not to twist your stitches and use a stitch marker to indicate the BOR.

Set up Rnd: Knit

  • Round 1: Knit
  • Round 2: P2tog around (this will decrease the stitch count by half)
  • Round 3: Kfb in each stitch (this will increase the stitch count to the original cast on amount)
  • Round 4: Knit

Repeat rounds 1-4 using the chart to determine color placement for the stripes.

Bind off knit wise.

Weave in your ends and enjoy!

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this free knitting pattern! When you’re all done, please take pictures and tag me on social media. @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj so that I can see your beautiful infinity scarf 🙂

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Linked in Lace Wrap

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The inspiration of the Linked in Lace Wrap

The Linked in Lace Wrap was inspired by a stitch that I came across while perusing the web a couple of years ago. The stitch was in another language, so I had to do my best to translate it. Although I don’t speak Russian, I do speak knitting!

When I started swatching, I noticed how the pattern itself was absolutely gorgeous, and the stitch pattern also gave a lovely rippled edge. The more I played with the stitch, the more it called out to be a beautiful, lace wrap.

For many years I worked as a professional wedding photographer. As I continued working this wrap, I kept envisioning a bride or the bridesmaids, even one of the mothers, wearing this wrap. It’s elegant, delicate and lacy, yet adds warmth when you feel a breeze and need shoulder coverage.

King Cole Mulberry Soft DK yarn for the Linked in Lace Wrap from Handmade by Stacy J

About the yarn

The yarn used is Mulberry Soft from King Cole. It is, by far, the softest yarn I’ve ever worked with! It contains 70% baby alpaca and 30% mulberry silk. The hanks come In 50g and I used 6 hanks to make this wrap. When choosing your supplies, natural fibers will work really well to open up the lace and let the wrap bloom when it’s blocked.

I’d like to extend a huge “Thank you” to my wonderful testers that helped me to finalize this pattern. To see their pieces (which are gorgeous!), check out the projects in Ravelry.

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About the wrap

The wrap is sized for 84” x 15” / 216 cm x 38 cm blocked without fringe and the terms are written using US terminology. I’ve created a video to help with your wrap.

Click here for the Russian Join video tutorial

If you prefer and ad free pdf that includes a chart, checklist, larger font and gift tags for gifting, you can purchase off of Ravelry (or add it to your favorites or que), or you can purchase directly from me and save 10% (US residents only).

Due to this being a digital download, no refunds will be issued. Thank you!

Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern Pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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Materials needed:

  • King Cole Mulberry Soft DK yarn (70% Baby Alpaca / 30% Mulberry Silk; 109 yd / 100 m; 50g; DK / #3 weight) in color Salt White – 6 hanks (654 yards / 600 m) King Cole stockist click HERE or visit LoveCrafts to purchase online)
  • US Size 9 / 5.5 mm 24” / 61 cm circular knitting needle
  • 2 Stitch markers (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Crochet hook or tool of choice to help with fringe

Measures: 84” x 15” / 216 cm x 38 cm blocked without fringe

Gauge: 2 pattern repeats = 5” / 12.7 cm

Pattern Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Due to this being a digital download, no refunds will be issued. Thank you!

Linked in Lace Wrap Pattern Collage from Handmade by Stacy J

Stitches & Terms Used

(Pattern is written in US terms):

  • German twist cast on
  • K: Knit
  • K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
  • P: Purl
  • P2tog : Purl 2 together
  • Rep: Repeat
  • RS: Right side
  • Sl1, k2tog, psso : Slip next stitch purl-wise with yarn in back, knit 2 together, then pass slipped stitch over.
  • Sl wyif: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in front
  • Ssk: Slip knit-wise, slip knit-wise, place 2 slipped sts back to left needle, knit 2 together through the back loop
  • Ssp: Slip knit-wise, slip knit-wise, place 2 slipped sts back to left needle, purl 2 together through the back loop
  • St (s): Stitch (es)
  • WS: Wrong side
  • Yo: Yarn over
  • X: Times (example: 2x = 2 times)
Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

Notes:

  • To keep track of pattern repeats easily, insert a stitch marker in between each repeat on row 1 and then slip markers as you come to them with each subsequent row
  • To avoid weaving in ends, I highly recommend using the Russian Join technique to join a new hank of yarn
  • The chart below shows only the lace section of the wrap
  • Blocking is extremely important to open up the lace work of this wrap. It will grow considerably when you block.
  • Click here for the Russian Join video tutorial

Directions for Linked in Lace Wrap

Click here to view the video tutorial for the wrap

Click here for the Russian Join video tutorial

Using German Twist Cast On method or preferred method, cast on 76

Pattern

  • Row 1 (RS): K2, *k1, yo, k5, ssk, (p1, k1) × 3, p1, k2tog, k5, yo, k2; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 2 (WS): K2, *p3, yo, p5, p2tog, (p1, k1) × 2, p1, ssp, p5, yo, p2; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 3: K2, *k3, yo, k5, ssk, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k5, yo, k4; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 4: K2, *p5, yo, p5, p2tog, p1, ssp, p5, yo, p4; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 5: K2, *k5, yo, k5, sl1, k2tog, psso, k5, yo, k6; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 6: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2
  • Row 7: K2, *Sl wyif × 2, p1; rep * to last 2 sts, k2
  • Rows 8 – 11: Repeat rows 6 – 7
  • Row 12: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2
  • Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J
  • Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J
  • Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J
 

Repeat rows 1-12 until piece measures 60” / 152 cm (Approximately 24 more repeats)

Repeat rows 1-6 once more

Bind off knit-wise

Fringe:

  • Cut five 18” / 46 cm strands for each “point” on the ends of the wrap
  • Using a crochet hook or tool of your choice, attach the fringe
  • Trim to 8” / 20 cm or desired length

Block, making sure to accentuate the “points” at the ends and enjoy!

When you’re all done, please take pictures and tag me on social media @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj so that I can see your beautiful wrap 🙂

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Holiday Snarf Scarf!

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Today I am so excited to share with you the Holiday Snarf Scarf! The Holiday Snarf Scarf? What’s that, you might be asking yourself…

The Holiday Snarf Scarf is a dog scarf that was inspired by our latest addition to our family: Moxxi! She makes the funniest sound when she gets a treat and it sounds like a big “SNARF!” Since we hadn’t had a little girl dog for ages, I decided that she needed a little wardrobe – hence, the Snarf Scarf was born!

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Holiday Snarf Scarf modeled by "Bucket" - free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

About the Holiday Snarf Scarf

The Snarf Scarf is triangular in shape and uses very little yarn, so it would be a great stash diving project. It uses DK weight yarn with only one color at a time, works up in just a couple hours and is completely customizable to the size of your critter. Bucket and Moxxi are both medium size dogs and the scarf fits them as the pattern is written. However, if you have a very large dog, there is a section where you would just repeat until it’s the right size and there’s a place marked where to stop if you have a smaller critter.

The pattern calls for 2 sets of size 1 snaps and an 18 mm bell. The snaps work as a safety feature making this scarf easy to break away from your critter in case their scarf gets caught on anything. (Just please always supervise your fur babies.)

Holiday Snarf Scarf pattern collage from Handmade by Stacy J

If you prefer a printable pdf of the Holiday Snarf Scarf that includes a chart, a checklist to help keep track of your rows and printable gift tags for gifting your blanket, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or you can purchase directly through me and save 10%!

This pattern is written for an intermediate knitter. However, an ambitious beginner could try this out, too.

This pattern has been tested and tech edited – thank you to all my lovely testers and to Kathie, my rock star tech editor!

Holiday Snarf Scarf pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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Materials:

Measures: 

22″  x 7″  / 56 cm x 18 cm – Fits neck circumference of 14″ to 21″ / 35.5 cm to 53.5 cm

Difficulty Level: 

Intermediate

Gauge: 

20 sts x 24 rows in Stockinette Stitch = 4″ or 10 cm

Stitches & Terms Used 

(Pattern is written in US terms):

CC: Contrast color.

K: Knit

Kfb: Knit front & back

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

MC: Main color

M1l (Make 1 knitwise left leaning): With left needle, pick up the horizontal strand between stitches from front to back, then knit into this new stitch through the back loop (1 stitch increased)

M1r (Make 1 knitwise right leaning): With left needle, pick up the horizontal strand between stitches from back to front, then knit into this stitch (1 stitch increased)

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Sl: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn at back

Sl wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front

SM: Stitch marker

St(s): Stitch(es)

Stretchy bind-off method: K1, k2tog, return those 2 sts back to left needle, then repeat until all stitches are bound off

WS: Wrong Side

If you prefer a printable pdf of the Holiday Snarf Scarf that includes a chart, a checklist to help keep track of your rows and printable gift tags for gifting your blanket, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or you can purchase directly through me and save 10%!

Notes:

  • Do not cut yarn until instructed to do so; instead, carry up side of work.
  • Be sure to slip stitch marker as you come to it – it will mark the center of the snarf scarf.
  • Pattern is easily adaptable to any size critter. For a smaller critter, simply work to the circumference size of your critter’s neck ending on a Stockinette Transition section, then move to the finishing section. For a larger critter, repeat the final stockinette section until you obtain the neck circumference needed, then move to the finishing section.
  • When working M1L or M1R in center of scarf, be sure to use the strands of yarn worked on previous row.
Simple Snarf Scarf Collage from Handmade by Stacy J
If you would like to check out the Simple Snarf Scarf, please click on the image above.

Directions for Holiday Snarf Scarf:

With MC, cast on 3

1 (RS): Using MC, kfb, k1, kfb. (5 sts)

2 (WS): k2, p1, k2.

3: (k1, m1r) × 2, (k1, m1l) × 2, k1. (9 sts)

4: k2, p5, k2.

5: (k1, m1r) × 2, k2, m1r, k1, m1l, k2, (m1l, k1) × 2. (15 sts)

6: k2, p11, k2.

7: (k1, m1r) × 2, k5, m1r, insert SM, k1, m1l, k5, (m1l, k1) × 2. (21 sts)

8: k2, p17, k2.

9: (k1, m1r) × 2, k8, m1r, k1, m1l, k8, (m1l, k1) × 2. (27 sts)

10: k2, p23, k2. Do not cut MC

Slip Stitch pattern 1

11: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k11, m1r, k1, m1l, k11, (m1l, k1) × 2. (33 sts)

12: Using CC, knit; Do not cut CC

13: Using MC, (k1, m1r) × 2, sl, (k2, sl × 2) × 3, k1, m1r, sl, m1l, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 3, sl, (m1l, k1) × 2. (39 sts)

14: Using MC, k2, p2, sl wyif, (p2, sl wyif x 2) × 3, p2, sl wyif, (p2, sl wyif × 2) × 3, p2, sl wyif, p2, k2.

15: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k17, m1r, k1, m1l, k17, (m1l, k1) × 2. (45 sts)

16: Using CC, k2, p41, k2.

17: Using MC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 4, sl × 2, k1, m1r, s1, m1l, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 4, sl × 2, (k1, m1l) × 2, k1. (51 sts)

18: Using MC, k2, p3, (sl wyif × 2, p2) × 5, sl wyif, (p2, sl wyif × 2) ×5, p3, k2.

19: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k23, m1r, k1, m1l, k23, (m1l, k1) × 2. (57 sts)

20: Using CC, knit.

Stockinette Transition 1

21: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k to m, m1r, k1, m1l, k to last 2 sts, (m1l, k1) × 2. (63 sts)

22: Using CC, k2, p to last 2 sts, k2. (If you are making this snarf scarf for a smaller critter, this is a good time to measure and see if it will fit at this point. If it does fit, then move to the “Finishing” section.)

Slip Stitch pattern 2

23: Using MC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k29, m1r, k1, m1l, k29, (m1l, k1) × 2. (69 sts)

24: Using MC, knit.

25: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 7, sl × 2, k1, m1r, sl, m1l, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 7, sl × 2, (k1, m1l) × 2, k1. (75 sts)

26: Using CC, k2, p3, (sl wyif × 2, p2) × 8, sl wyif, (p2, sl wyif × 2) × 8, p3, k2.

27: Using MC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k35, m1r, k1, m1l, k35, (m1l, k1) × 2. (81 sts)

28: Using MC, k2, p77, k2.

29: Using CC, (k1, m1r) × 2, sl, (k2, sl × 2) × 9, k1, m1r, sl, m1l, k1, (sl × 2, k2) × 9, sl, (m1l, k1) × 2. (87 sts)

30: Using CC, k2, p2, sl wyif, p2, (sl wyif × 2, p2) × 9, sl wyif, p2, (sl wyif × 2, p2) × 9, sl wyif, p2, k2.

31: Using MC, (k1, m1r) × 2, k41, m1r, k1, m1l, k41, (m1l, k1) × 2. (93 sts)

32: Using MC, knit. Cut MC.

Stockinette Transition 2

33 – 36:  Using CC, repeat Stockinette Transition1 rows 21 & 22 two times (105 sts) (If you are making this snarf scarf for a larger critter, repeat this section as many times as needed to reach desired circumference, then proceed to the “Finishing” section).

Finishing

37: Using CC, cast on 10 using knitted cast on method, k10, k2tog, (k1, m1r) × 2, k to m, m1r, k1, m1l, knit to last 2 sts, (m1l, k1) × 2, cast on 10 using knitted cast on method. (130 sts) – This adds approximately 2.75″ / 7 cm to each side.

38: Using CC, k 10, k2tog, k across. Cut CC.

39: Using MC, bind off using stretchy bind-off method or your bind-off method of choice.

  • Place scarf around critter to determine snap placement, then sew on snaps.
  • Using yarn and tapestry needle, sew bell to bottom center point of snarf scarf (you may want to block your item prior to this step).
  • Give to your critter, take pictures and tag me at #handmadebystacyj and @handmadebystacyj

Wishing you a happy, snarfy kind of day with lots of yarn (and snacks)!

Stacy J

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Light and Lacy Cascading Waves Cowlette

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The Light & Lacy Cascading Waves Cowlette is perfect for when the weather is turning a little warmer, but you’d still like a little something to help take the chill off. It’s light, it’s lacy, it’s beautiful, AND it only uses one hank of yarn! You can adapt it to be a long infinity scarf, however the yarn quantities will increase.

It’s very simple to adapt for a larger size, but be aware that your yarn quantity will vary. I do recommend the yarn that I used, or something similar in a heavier fingering weight. I did another sample in a light fingering weight and it came out a couple inches smaller. However, casting on another 24 stitches should do the trick to make the circumference closer to the pattern size.

There is a video that I created on YouTube that is specific to this stitch technique for you (you can click on the box below or click here to see it on YouTube). The German Twist Cast On works really well for this stitch, however you’re welcome to use preferred method; I just recommend that it’s a little stretchy.

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If you prefer a printable pdf that includes a chart and a checklist to help keep track of your rounds, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or you can purchase directly through me and save 10%!

Measures:

Circumference: 34 inches (86.36 cm);

Height: 15 inches (38.1 cm)

 

Difficulty Level:

Intermediate

 

Gauge in Stockinette Stitch:

22 Sts x 25 Rows = 4”

 

Materials Needed:

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Notes: 

  • The recommended yarn is a slightly heavier fingering weight (almost like a sport weight); if you choose to use lighter yarn, you may want to cast on an additional 24 stitches for one more pattern repeat to make it closer to the indicated circumference.
  • To adjust the circumference width, add or subtract in multiples of 24 sts; to adjust height, add or subtract rows in increments of 12.
  • Place a stitch marker between each repeat of 24 sts on Round 1 to allow for easier tracking of repeats between the *.
  • Click here for the video tutorial for the Cascading Waves Knit Stitch in the Round, scroll to the top portion of this post or visit: https://youtu.be/xcXDPf0umLU

Stitches Used:

K: Knit

P: Purl

K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together

Psso: Pass slipped stitch over

Sl1, k2tog, psso: Slip next stitch, knit 2 together, then pass slipped stitch over.

Sl wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front

Ssk: Slip, slip, knit 

Yo: Yarn over

If you prefer a printable pdf that includes a chart and a checklist to help keep track of your rounds, you can purchase through Ravelry (or add to your favorites or que) or you can purchase directly through me and save 10%!

Directions for the Light & Lacy Cascading Waves Cowlette

Set up:

Cast on 192 using the German Twist Cast on; join in the round taking care not to twist your stitches & place a unique or different colored stitch marker to designate beginning of the round

Knit one round

Pattern Directions:

1: *K1, yo, k5, ssk, (p1, k1) × 3, p1, k2tog, k5, yo, k2; rep * around

2: *K2, yo, k5, ssk, (k1, p1) × 2, k1, k2tog, k5, yo, k3; rep * around 

3: *K3, yo, k5, ssk, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k5, yo, k4; rep * around 

4: *K4, yo, k5, ssk, k1, k2tog, k5, yo, k5; rep * around

5: *K5, yo, k5, sl1, k2tog, psso, k5, yo, k6; rep * around 

6: Knit

7: *Sl wyif × 2, p1; rep * around

8 – 11: Repeat rounds 6 – 7 

12: Knit

Pattern Repeat Instructions

Repeat rounds 1-12 five more times

Repeat rounds 1-6 once more

Knit one more round

Bind off knitwise

Weave in your ends, block, enjoy and tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj – I’d love to see them!

 

I absolutely love seeing what others make with my patterns. Please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj so that I can see yours! Enjoy!!

This pattern is protected by copyright and is not to be sold or copied in any way. The images, pattern and charts are ©2021 Handmade by Stacy J and may not be duplicated. You are welcome to sell your makes. However, I ask that you purchase the ad-free pdf pattern and you are responsible for providing your own photographs. Thank you!

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Valentine’s Knit Cowl

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The Valentine’s Knit Cowl was my first design as I was learning how to knit in the round. It’s a very simple cowl to make and only uses one skein of yarn. It works up very quickly and the hearts really jump out.

At the bottom of this post you will find a chart and a pdf.

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Difficulty level:

Easy / Beginner

Measures:

30” x 13.5”

Gauge:

20 sts across x 25 rows in stockinette stitch; Hearts measure 3.5” x 3”

Stitches used:

Knit (k) and Purl (p)

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Materials Needed:

1- Hayfield Bonus DK 100g skein “Pink”

Size 6 (4 mm) 24″ Circular Knitting Needle

5 stitch markers

Tapestry needle and scissors

Notes:

Can be made larger or smaller by adding or subtracting in increments of 27. However, adjusting will throw off your purl accent row stitch placements and will need to be adjusted.

Stitch count is the same throughout project – 135 sts

Stitch marker indicating where the join is remains in the project throughout; do not remove this marker until binding off.

Directions for the Valentine’s Knit Cowl:

Cast on 135; Join in the round careful not to twist stitches. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of the round.

Set up Rows:

1: Purl (135 stitches) 
2: Knit
3: Purl
4: Knit
5: Purl
6-8: knit

Hearts:

Insert stitch markers between repeats

9: *k13, p1, k13; rep * 4 more times 

10: *k12, p3, k12; rep * 4 more times 

11: *k11, p5, k11; rep * 4 more times 

12: *k10, p7, k10, p7; rep * 4 more times 

13: *k9, p9, k9; rep * 4 more times 

14: *k8, p11, k8; rep * 4 more times 

15: *k7, p13, k7; rep * 4 more times 

16: *k6, p15, k6; rep * 4 more times 

17: *k5, p17, k5; rep * 4 more times 

18: As Row 17

19: As Row 17 

20: *k5, p8, k1, p8, k5; rep * 4 more times 

21: As Row 20 

22: *k5, p7, k3, p7, k5; rep * 4 more times 

23: *k6, p6, k3, p6, k6; rep * 4 more times

24: *k6, p5, k5, p5, k6; rep * 4 more times 

25: *k7, p3, k7, p3, k7; rep * 4 more times 

26: *k7, p2, k9, p2, k7; rep * 4 more times 

27: knit; remove stitch markers between repeats

28: knit

Purl accents

29:* k4, p1; rep * around 

30: k2, *p1, k4; rep * around until 2 sts remain, k2 

31: *p1, k4; rep * around

32 – 33: knit

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Hearts Part 2:

Place stitch markers between the repeats

34: p1, k13, *k13, p, k13; rep * 3 more times, k13 

35: p2, k12, *k12, p3, k12; rep * 3 more times, k12, p1 

36: p3, k11, *k11 p5, k11; rep * 3 more times, k11, p2 

37: p4, k10, *k10, p7, k10; rep * 3 more times,  k10, p3 

38: p5, k9, *k9, p9, k9, ; rep * 3 more times,  k9, p4 

39: p6, k8, *k8, p11, k8; rep * 3 more times,  k8, p5 

40: p7, k7, *k7, p13, k7; rep * 3 more times,  k7, p6 

41: p8, k6, *k6, p15, k6; rep * 3 more times,  k6, p7 

42: p9, k5, *k5, p17, k5; rep * 3 more times, k5, p8 

43: As Row 42

44: As Row 42 

45: k1, p8, k5, *k5, p8, k, p8, k5; rep * 3 more times, k5, p8 

46: As Row 45 

47: k2, p7, k5, *k5, p7, k3, p7, k5; rep * 3 more times, k5, p7, k1 

48: k2, p6, k6, *k6, p6, k3, p6, k6; rep * 3 more times, k6, p6, k1

49: k3, p5, k6, *k6 p5, k5, p5, k6; rep * 3 more times,  k6, p5, k2 

50: k4, p3, k7, *k7, p3, k7, p3, k7; rep * 3 more times,  k7, p3, k3 

51: k5, p2, k7, *k7, p2, k9, p2, k7; rep * 3 more times, k7, p2, k4 

52: knit, removing stitch markers between repeats 

53-54: knit

Purl accents

55:* k4, p1; rep * around 

56: k2, *p1, k4; rep * around until 2 sts remain, k2 

57: *p1, k4; rep * around

58-59: knit

Hearts Part 3:

Insert stitch markers between repeats


60: *k13, p1, k13; rep * 4 more times 

61: *k12, p3, k12; rep * 4 more times 

62: *k11, p5, k11; rep * 4 more times 

63: *k10, p7, k10, p7; rep * 4 more times 

64: *k9, p9, k9; rep * 4 more times 

65: *k8, p11, k8; rep * 4 more times 

66: *k7, p13, k7; rep * 4 more times 

67: *k6, p15, k6; rep * 4 more times 

68: *k5, p17, k5; rep * 4 more times 

69: As Row 68

70: As Row 68

71: *k5, p8, k1, p8, k5; rep * 4 more times 

72: As Row 71 

73: *k5, p7, k3, p7, k5; rep * 4 more times 

74: *k6, p6, k3, p6, k6; rep * 4 more times

75: *k6, p5, k5, p5, k6; rep * 4 more times 

76: *k7, p3, k7, p3, k7; rep * 4 more times 

77: *k7, p2, k9, p2, k7; rep * 4 more times 

78: knit; remove stitch markers between repeats

Final Rows

Rows 79 – 80: knit

81: Purl 

82: Knit

83-84: Repeat rows 81-82 once more

85: Purl

Bind off purlwise, weave in ends and enjoy!!

Below is the pdf file for you to download.

   Valentines-Knit-Cowl

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Coastal Breeze Knitted Scarf

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The Coastal Breeze Knitted Scarf was inspired from the Old Shale stitch. When I saw this stitch for the first time, it immediately spoke to me and I knew right away that this had to be a scarf that I could wear to the beach. I didn’t want anything too long or too heavy, so the Coastal Breeze Knitted Scarf was born. I chose to use cotton yarn because I love the weight and the drape, as well as how the stitches open up after blocking. 

This is a beginning friendly pattern that only looks complicated. It has a 4 row repeat and can be adjusted to be made thicker by adding in increments of 18 stitches. To help you keep track of rows more easily, I’m attaching a checklist guide for you (I use these for every pattern that I work on). Enjoy!!

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Materials:

Size US 9 / 5.5mm knitting needles

1.5 – skeins of Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Cotton” yarn  (3.5 oz skeins) – Aqua

Measures: 

8” (20 cm) x 44” (112 cm) without fringe / Edges flair out to approximately 10” (25.5cm)

Difficulty Level: 

Easy

Stitches & Terms Used 

(Pattern is written in US terms):

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Yo: Yarn over 

St(s): Stitch(es)

WS: Wrong Side

Directions for Coastal Breeze Knitted Scarf:

Cast on 44

1-3: Knit

4 (WS): K4, p36, k4

5 (RS): K4, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat * to last 4 sts. K4

6: K4, p36, k4

7: Knit

Repeat rows 4-7 until scarf measures 44” (112 cm) or desired length, ending on a row 6 repeat.

Final 3 rows: Knit

Bind off in pattern

Fringe: 

Before adding fringe, I recommend sewing in the scarf’s ends and blocking.

Cut 88 – 12” strands of yarn. Weave in 2 strands on every other stitch on the short edges.

 
Coastal-Breeze-Knitted-Scarf-ChecklistDownload

Wishing you a happy day with lots of yarn (and snacks)!

Stacy J

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This pattern is copyright 2019 Handmade by Stacy J. Please do not duplicate or copy any portion of this pattern, as well as photographs. You are encouraged to share images of your final product and are allowed to sell final products; If you sell your final product, I just ask that you please purchase the ad-free pdf and credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you!