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Little Frills Shawlette – Free Knitting Pattern

Posted on by handmadebystacyj

Inspiration of the Little Frills Shawlette

The Little Frills shawlette design came to me as I was watching a movie and I saw a ruffley-type scarf. When I saw that, I knew that I needed to create a free knitting pattern with ruffles! When King Cole Yarns reached out to me about their 2023 Make-Along, I knew that this was the perfect time to design this baby!

About the yarn

The King Cole “Finesse” yarn called to me to be worn against the skin. The yarn is a wonderful cotton and silk blend that’s a DK / #3 lightweight yarn. Each skein holds approximately 131 yards / 120 metres and is 77% cotton, 23% silk and 100% scrumptiousness!

As I worked with this particular yarn, I was in awe of the softness. It glided through my fingers and there weren’t any knots! It took the Russian Join very well as I added the next skein to the project and I love all the color options. This yarn is to be hand washed in cool water and laid flat to dry. I highly recommend this yarn, not only for this project, but for any project that calls for a dk / #3 lightweight yarn that will be worn next to your skin.

The Little Frills Shawlette uses size US 9 / 5.5 mm knitting needles and uses just under 3 skeins of the main color (Blush) and 2 skeins of the contrast color (Ice).

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. The yarn for this pattern was provided to me from King Cole – I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration. Thank you for your support!

 

To see the video tutorial, please click on the image above.

About the Little Frills Shawlette

This shawlette begins with casting on 81 stitches. Then, on each right side row for the first panel, you’ll work gradual increases. Then, as you progress, you’ll begin doing large increases that nearly double your stitch count. The rows work quickly, as they are only using knits, purls and yarn overs. The yarn over rows are also accented with a garter stitch border; so that’s 2 rows with each yarn over where you won’t be purling!

When having this pattern tested, I did an oops that included one extra repeat of the final increase rows. I corrected the pattern, but my testers loved it so much that they kept that extra increase (If you’d like to see their makes, please check out their Ravelry projects). That extra increase added so much ruffley goodness, but also added quite a bit of time needed to work the bind off. The bind off used is the “Picot” bind off and it requires casting on 2 stitches and then binding off 4. It takes some time, but is so worth it in the end. If you choose to add that extra increase section, you’ll need approximately 220 yards / 202 metres more of your contrast color.

If you prefer a printable pdf that includes a checklist to help keep track of your rows and printable gift tags for gifting your shawlette, 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)!

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: 60” / 152.4 cm long at widest point x 10” / 25.4 cm deep

    Gauge: 15 sts x 18 rows = 4” / 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 shawlette, 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)!

    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!

    Little Frills Shawlette Pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Stitches & Terms Used

    (Pattern is written in US terms):

    Cable cast on: Insert right needle between the first and second stitch on left needle, draw up a loop and place on left needle (1 stitch casted on)

    CC: Contrast color

    K: Knit

    K2tog: Knit two stitches together

    Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch

    MC: Main color

    P: Purl

    Rep: Repeat 

    Rs: Right side

    Sl: Slip

    St(s): Stitch(es)

    Ws: Wrong side

    Wyib: With yarn in back

    Wyif: With yarn in front

    Notes:

    • To avoid weaving in multiple yarn tails, I recommend working the Russian join as you join a new skein of yarn. To see a video tutorial of this technique, please visit: https://youtu.be/iU9rszpZzoQ
    • Use a locking stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to mark the right side of your work.
    • When slipping stitches while working on the RS, yarn is always held at the back of your work.
    • To see a video tutorial on how to knit this shawlette, please visit: https://youtu.be/yiUWuPHjdi4

    Directions for Little Frills Shawlette – Free knitting pattern

    Click here to view the video tutorial

    Using German twist cast on method, cast on 81

    First Panel

    • Row 1: Sl, k1, kfb, knit to last 3 sts, kfb, sl, p1 (83 sts)
    • Row 2: Sl wyib, p to last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 3: As row 1 (85 sts)
    • Row 4 (WS): Sl wyib,p1, k to last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 5: Sl, k1, kfb, *k2tog, yo; rep * to last 4 sts, k1, kfb, sl, p1 (87 sts)
    • Row 6: As row 4
    • Rows 7 – 10: Rep rows 1 – 2   (91 sts)
    • Row 11: As row 1 (93 sts)
    • Row 12: As row 4
    • Row 13: As row 5  (95 sts)
    • Row 14: As row 4
    • Row 15: As row 1 (97 sts)
    • Row 16: As row 2

    Second Panel

    • Row 1: Sl, k1, kfb, k across to last 3 sts, kfb, sl, p1 (99 sts)
    • Row 2 (WS): Sl wyib, p last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 3: As row 1 (101 sts)
    • Row 4: Sl wyib, p1, k to last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 5: (In this row, we nearly double our st count) Sl, k1, *k1, yo; rep * to last 3 sts, k1, sl, p1 (198 sts) 
    • Row 6: As row 4
    • Row 7: Sl, k across to last 2 sts, sl, p1
    • Row 8: Sl wyib, p to last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 9: As row 7
    • Row 10: As row 8
    • Row 11: As row 7
    • Row 12: As row 4
    • Row 13: Sl, k1, *k2tog, yo; rep * to last 3 sts, k1, sl, p1
    • Row 14: As row 4
    • Rows 15 – 18: Repeat rows 7 – 8 
    • Row 19: As row 7
    • Rep rows 4-18 once more (392 sts)

    Final Panel

    Switch to CC

    (If you’d like extra ruffly goodness, like my testers did, repeat this section one more time and plan on using approximately 220 more yards / 202 metres of your CC)

    • Row 1: Sl, k across to last 2 sts, sl, p1
    • Row 2 (WS): Sl wyib, k last 2 sts, sl wyif, p1
    • Row 3: (In this row, we nearly double our st count) Sl, k1, *k1, yo; rep * to last 3 sts, k1, sl, p1 (780 sts)
    • Row 4: As row 4 of Panel 2

    Picot Bind off

    • Cast on 2 sts using cable cast on method (2 sts increased)
    • Bind off four stitches knit-wise (to get four bind-off sts, you will have to knit a total of 5 sts and pulled a total of 4 sts over on the right needle, the 5th st will be left on the right needle
    • Place that last st back on the left needle
    • Repeat until you are out of sts to bind off

    If you’d like to check out some more knitting patterns, please click on the images below. You’ll be directed to the free knitting pattern on the website for each of them.

    Free knitting pattern cables and lace dishcloth pin from Handmade by Stacy J

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

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    This Little Frills Shawlette free knitting pattern is copyright 2023 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; I just ask that if you sell your final product, please purchase the ad-free pdf, provide your own photographs and that you please credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you for your support!

    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.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. Thank you for your support!

    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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    This Cobblestone Infinity Scarf free knitting pattern is copyright 2023 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; I just ask that if you sell your final product, please purchase the ad-free pdf, provide your own photographs and that you please credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you for your support!

    Low Tide Throw – Free Knitting Pattern

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    Inspiration of the Low Tide Throw

    When Iearned this specific cable stitch, not only did I fall in love with it, it spoke to me to the be the Low Tide Throw. The texture, the simplicity, all of it called to me to be a large throw that you could cuddle up in on a chilly evening. With the help of King Cole Yarns, that vision became a reality for this blanket and is now a free knitting pattern.

    The name “Low Tide” came to me as I looked at the texture. It reminded me of a time when I was walking barefoot at Bunbeg Beach in County Donegal, Ireland during our 2019 family vacation. My oldest son and I had taken the day to leave our shoes in the car, do some fishing, explore the ship wreck, do some walking and barefoot hiking. Before we knew it, we had walked miles barefoot on the beach. The tide was low and the sand glimmered with the shallow water with the sunlight highlighting the textures that this stitch offers. It’s one of my favorite memories of that trip. Whenever I think of my “Happy place,” this memory is always what comes to the forefront of my mind.

    About the yarn

    The King Cole Big Value Super Chunky “Stormy” yarn called to me to be a big, cuddly, cabled blanket. It’s 100% Premium Acrylic with a beautiful marling effect. It’s nice & soft, and comes in an 88 yds / 81 m skein – I used just under 18 skeins for this project.

    The Low Tide Throw uses size US 15 / 10 mm knitting needles and works over an 8 row repeat.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. The yarn for this pattern was provided to me from King Cole – I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration. Thank you for your support!

    About the blanket

    The Low Tide Throw works over an 8 row repeat and the stitches are worked in increments of 12. The framing is worked as you work the blanket. That means that there isn’t any stitches to pick up or adding to the blanket once the body is completed.

    The blanket is sized for a 50″ x 60″ and the terms are written using US terminology. I’ve created a video to help with your blanket.

    If you prefer a printable pdf 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% (Valid for US residents only)!

    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: 50” x 60” / 127 cm x 152.4 cm

    Gauge: 9 sts x 12 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-ish

    If you prefer a printable pdf 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% (Valid for US residents only)!

    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 in pattern

    K: Knit

    K2tog: Knit two stitches together

    Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch

    Long Tail cast on

    P: Purl

    Pm: Place marker

    Rep: Repeat 

    Rs: Right side

    Sm: Stitch marker

    St(s): Stitch(es)

    Ws: Wrong side

    X: Times (3x = 3 times)

    Special Stitches Used:

    C6B: Cable 6 Back – Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back, knit next 3 stitches from left needle, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle

    C6F: Cable 6 Front – Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front, knit next 3 stitches from left needle, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle

    Notes:

    • To avoid weaving in multiple yarn tails, I recommend working the Russian join as you join a new skein of yarn. To see a video tutorial of this technique, please visit: https://youtu.be/iU9rszpZzoQ
    • This stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 12. If you’d like to adjust the size of your blanket, be sure to adjust the “set up” row to increase evenly to 12 stitches. Then be sure to adjust the “decrease” row, as well.
    Low Tide Throw Free Knitting Pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Directions for Low Tide Throw

    Click here to view the video tutorial

    Using Long tail cast on method, cast on 150

    Ribbing

    Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) across, ending with k2

    Row 2 (WS): (P2, k2) across, ending with p2

    Rep rows 1-2 five more times

    Set up row

    (K2, p2) 3x, pm, (k9, kfb) 12x, k6, pm, (p2, k2) 3x – 12 sts increased for a total of 162 sts

    Low Tide Throw Free Knitting Pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Pattern

    • Row 1 and all ws rows (WS): (P2, k2) 3x, p to sm, (k2, p2) 3x
    • Row 2 (RS): (K2, p2) 3x, c6f, *k6, c6f; rep * to sm, (p2, k2) 3x
    • Row 4: (K2, p2) 3x, k to sm, (p2, k2) 3x
    • Row 6: (K2, p2) 3x, k6, *c6b, k6; rep * to sm, (p2, k2) 3x
    • Row 8: As row 4

    Rep rows 1 – 8 until blanket measures 55” / 140 cm ending with completion of either row 3 or 7. For my blanket, I did a total of 17 more repeats.

    Low Tide Throw Free Knitting Pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Decrease row

    In this row we are decreasing by a total of 12 sts to bring the stitch count back to the original cast on amount

    RS): (K2, p2) 3x, (k9, k2tog) 12x, k6, (p2, k2) 3x – 150 sts

    Ribbing

    WS): (P2, k2) across, ending with p2 and removing markers as you come to them

    Work rows 1 – 2 of the beginning Ribbing section five times

    Bind off in pattern, weave in 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 blanket 🙂

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    This Low Tide Throw free knitting pattern is copyright 2023 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; I just ask that if you sell your final product, please purchase the ad-free pdf, provide your own photographs and that you please credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you for your support!

    Cables & Lace Dishcloth

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    The Cables & Lace Dishcloth came to be when I was learning some Japanese knitting stitches. This particular stitch really called out to me. This wonderful stitch requires some concentration, but is not nearly as difficult as it looks.

    The yarn used is Cottonsoft  DK from King Cole. It’s a lovely 100% cotton yarn that is a light #3 / DK weight yarn. It is wonderful to work with & you can make a couple dishcloths with only one skein!

    I’d like to extend a huge “Thank you” to my wonderful testers that helped me to finalize this pattern. To see their beautiful dishcloths, check out their projects linked in Ravelry.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive compensation when you purchase through my links at no additional cost to you. I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration.

    Free knitting pattern cables and lace dishcloth pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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    Measures:

    9” x 9” / 22.9 cm x 22.9 cm

    Gauge:

    20 sts x 24 rows of stockinette stitch = 4” / 10 cm (Gauge isn’t critical in this project but will affect yarn usage)

    Difficulty Level: Intermediate

    To see a video tutorial on how to knit the Cables & Lace Dishcloth, please click on the video link below.

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

    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!

    Materials needed:

    • King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% Cotton; 229 yds / 210 m; 100g; #3 / DK weight) – 64 yds in color “Pale Blue” (To find your local stockist, click HERE; or you can purchase online through LoveCrafts at this affiliate link)
    • US size 3 / 3.25 mm knitting needles
    • Cable needle
    • Tapestry needle
    • Scissors
    • Lockable stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn (optional)

    Stitches and abbreviations used:

    Pattern is written in US terms

    • Bind off knitwise
    • C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and place at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle
    • C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and place at back of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle
    • K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
    • K: Knit
    • Long tail cast on
    • P: Purl
    • SKP: Slip a stitch knit-wise, k1, then pass the slipped stitch over
    • Yo: Yarn over
    • X: Times (Example: 2x = 2 times)
    Cables and Lace Dishcloth Knitting pattern example from Handmade by Stacy J

    Directions for Cables & Lace Dishcloth

    Using long tail cast on method or preferred method, cast on 48

    Set up rows:

    Knit for 4 rows

    Pattern (optional: use lockable stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to indicate RS of work):

    • Row 1 (RS): K3, (P2, C4B, C4F) × 4, p2, k3 
    • Row 2 and all WS rows: K3, (K2, p8) × 4, k5 
    • Row 3: K3, (P2, k1, (k2tog, yo) × 3, k1, p2, k8) × 2, p2, k3 
    • Row 5: K3, (P2, k1, (yo, skp) × 3, k1, p2, k8) × 2, p2, k3 
    • Row 7: K3, (P2, k1, (k2tog, yo) × 3, k1, p2, C4B, C4F) × 2, p2, k3
    • Row 9: Repeat row 5 
    • Row 11: Repeat row 3
    • Row 13: Repeat row 1
    • Row 15: K3, (P2, k8, p2, k1, (k2tog, yo) × 3, k1) × 2, p2, k3
    • Row 17: K3, (P2, k8, p2, k1, (yo, skp) × 3, k1) × 2, p2, k3 
    • Row 19: K3, (P2, C4B, C4F, p2, k1, (k2tog, yo) × 3, k1) × 2, p2, k3 
    • Row 21: Repeat row 17
    • Row 23: Repeat row 15
    • Row 24: Repeat row 2
    • Repeat rows 1 – 24 once more

    Next row (In this row the cables will be worked in a different order): 

    K3, (P2, C4B, C4F, p2, C4F, C4B,) x 2, p2, k3

    Finishing rows:

    Knit for 3 rows

    Bind off knit-wise

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

    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!

    If you’d like to grab yourself the dishcloth wrappers printable, simply click on this link and you can download it for FREE.

    This pattern is copyright 2023 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; I just ask that if you sell your final product, please purchase the ad-free pdf, provide your own photographs and that you please credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you for your support!

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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.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. The yarn for this pattern was provided to me from King Cole – I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration. Thank you for your support!

    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

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    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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    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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    Simple Snarf Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern!

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    Today I am so excited to share with you the Simple Snarf Scarf – FREE knitting pattern! This pattern is an easier to knit version of the Holiday Snarf Scarf that I designed in 2021.

    The Simple Snarf Scarf is a dog scarf that was inspired by our latest addition to our family: Moxxi! We adopted her in 2021 and she makes the funniest sound when she gets a treat. It sounds like a big “SNARF!” Since we hadn’t had a little girl dog for ages, we decided that she needed a little wardrobe – hence, the Snarf Scarf was born!

    For this photo shoot, she actually chose to cooperate (a little!). Since she’s still a pup, her tendency is to eat the scarf, rather than model it – I was able to bribe her with some treats, making it possible to get a couple pictures of her. And, her big brother Bucket is the model for one of the pictures. 🙂

    Simple Snarf Scarf free knitting pattern Pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. The yarn for this pattern was provided to me from King Cole – I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration. Thank you for your support!

    About the Simple Snarf Scarf

    The Snarf Scarf is triangular in shape and uses very little yarn; therefore 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, you just continue repeating until it’s the right size; or, if you have a smaller critter, you can stop the repeats when the size is right.

    If you prefer an ad free pdf that includes a larger font and gift tags for gifting, you can click here to purchase off of Ravelry or to add it to your favorites or que – or, if you prefer you can click here to purchase from me directly and save 10%.

    Simple Snarf Scarf Knit Pattern Collage from Handmade by Stacy J

    About the yarn

    The yarn used is from King Cole’s “Cherished Baby Double Knitting” yarn. It’s a dream to work with, is super soft and has approximately 262 yards in each skein. So, you can make lots of snarf scarves with just a couple skeins!

    This pattern is an EASY project. Therefore, a beginner could try this out, too. This pattern has been tested – thank you to all my lovely testers!

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    Materials:

    • King Cole Cherished baby double knitting (100% Low-Pilling Acrylic; 262 yds / 240 m; 100g; #3 / dk weight) yarn in colors: Color A (Laurel): 24 yds / 22 m and Color B (White): 36 yds / 33 m (To find your local store that stocks King Cole yarns, here is the stockist finder link; Or, if you need to shop online, here is LoveCrafts link)
    • US 7 / 4.5 mm 24” / 60 cm circular knitting needle
    • 1 Stitch marker
    • 1 0.7″ / 18 mm bell (or tassel, if that’s your preference)
    • Tapestry needle
    • Scissors
    • Measuring tape

    Measures: 

    25” x 6” / 63.5 cm x 15.25 cm (To fit critter with 16” – 18” / 40.6 – 45.7 cm neck)

    Customizable to fit any critter

    Difficulty Level: 

    Easy

    Gauge: 

     16 sts x 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

    Stitches & Abbreviations Used 

    (Pattern is written in US terms):

    • C/O: Cast on
    • K: Knit
    • K2tog: Knit two stitches together
    • P: Purl
    • Pm: Place marker
    • Rep: Repeat
    • RS: Right side
    • Sm: Slip marker
    • St (s): Stitch (es)
    • Stretchy bind-off method: K1, k2tog, return those 2 sts back to left needle, repeat until all stitches are bound off
    • WS: Wrong side
    • X: Times (example: 2x = 2 times)
    • Yo: Yarn over
    • Cable c/o: Cable cast on (Insert right hand needle tip between the two stitches on the left hand needle from front to back, wrap yarn around needle and draw through, leaving the stitch on the right hand needle, draw the yarn out, making a long loop, then place onto the left hand needle and slightly tighten the loop on the needle; repeat these steps for the desired amount of stitches)

    Notes:

    • Do not cut yarn until directed to do so; Instead, carry it up the side of your project
    • This stitch pattern works up quickly, as there is a 6 stitch increase on the right side of the pattern with every right side row (except for the finishing rows)
    • Cable cast on method is used for creating the ties of the snarf scarf; But, feel free to use any other cast on method you prefer

    To view the tutorial on how to knit the Simple Snarf Scarf, please click on the video link directly above or visit my YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/PL667cnNhG0

    Directions for Simple Snarf Scarf:

    To determine the width of the scarf, simply measure your critter’s neck circumference and subtract 2” / 5 cm – that will be the approximate width that you’ll work up to before creating the tie straps

    Color A:

    C/O 3 sts

    1 (RS): *K1, yo; rep * to last st, k1 (5 sts)

    2 (WS): Purl across

    3: As row 1 (9 sts)

    4: As row 2

    5: (K1, yo) 2x, k2, yo, pm, k1, yo, k2, (yo, k1) 2x (15 sts)

    6: As row 2

    7: (K1, yo) 2x, k to marker, yo, sm, k1, yo, k to last 2 sts, (yo, k1) 2x (21 sts)

    8: Knit across (do not cut yarn)

    Color B:

    9 (RS): As row 7

    10 (WS): As row 2

    11: As row 7

    12: As row 8 (do not cut yarn)

    Color A:

    13 (RS): As row 7

    14 (WS): As row 2

    15: As row 7

    16: As row 8 (do not cut yarn)

    Continue repeating rows 9-16 to desired width of snarf scarf ending with completion of row 11 or 15; cut the yarn that you are no longer working with.

    Simple Snarf Scarf Collage from Handmade by Stacy J

    Straps

    Using cable cast on method, c/o 20 sts (this creates approximately 4” / 10cm for tying on one side; you may add or subtract in increments of 5 (5 sts = 1” / 2.5 cm) to shorten or lengthen your tie)

    Next row (WS): K20 (or however many sts you chose to cast on), k2tog 2x, knit across to last 4 sts removing marker as you come to it, k2tog 2x

    Next row (RS): Using cable cast on, c/o 20 sts, knit to the gap that shows where the cast on started, k2tog to close the gap, k across

    Bind off on WS using stretchy bind off method

    Weave in your ends, secure a bell or tassel to the pointy tip of the scarf.

    Give to your critter, take pictures and tag me at #handmadebystacyj and @handmadebystacyj

    If you’d like another project, check out the original Holiday Snarf Scarf

    Holiday Snarf Scarf image with 2 dogs from Handmade by Stacy J

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

    Stacy J

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    Tiny Gems Baby Blanket

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    The inspiration of the blanket

    The Tiny Gems Baby Blanket is a free knitting pattern that was inspired by a dishcloth that I designed in 2020. It uses the Seersucker or Padded Diamonds stitch that adds a beautiful texture. It’s framed on the inside with a stockinette panel and the outside is worked with garter stitch. It’s all worked in one piece, so the borders are worked at the same time as the body of the blanket.

    If you’d like to check out the free knitting pattern for the dishcloth that inspired this blanket, here’s the link.

    About the yarn

    As I was picking out the colors, the King Cole “Little Treasures Double Knitting” yarn in the color “Jem” really called out to me. It has hints of greens, yellows, cream and a touch of pinks / purples. It’s a fairly neutral color for babies and is oh-so-soft. It works up like a dream and there were very few knots. I used just under 4 skeins for this project.

    The blanket uses size US 8 / 5 mm knitting needles and works over an 8 row repeat.

    Disclosure: The Tiny Gems Blanket post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, when you purchase through my links, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more, which allows me to continue making free content. The yarn for this pattern was provided to me from King Cole – I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration. Thank you for your support!

    About the blanket

    The Tiny Gems Baby Blanket works over an 8 row repeat and the stitches are worked in increments of 4. Therefore, you can adjust the size as you like. One of my testers even turned the blanket into a doll blanket for one of her granddaughters! The framing is worked as you work the blanket, so there’s no picking up stitches or adding to the blanket once the body is completed.

    The blanket is sized for a 42″ x 42″ and the terms are written using US terminology. I’ve created a video to help with your blanket

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

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    Materials needed:

    Measures: 42″ x 42″ / 107 cm x 107 cm

    Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch

    Pattern Difficulty level: Easy

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    Tiny Gems Baby Blanket Pattern example from Handmade by Stacy J

    Stitches & Terms Used

    (Pattern is written in US terms):

    Bind off

    Garter Stitch: Knit each row

    K: Knit

    Long Tail cast on

    P: Purl

    Pm: Place marker

    Rep: Repeat

    Rm: Remove marker

    Rs: Right side

    Sm: Stitch marker

    St (s): Stitch (es)

    WS: Wrong side

    Notes:

    • To make blanket larger or smaller, add or subtract in increments of 4
    • Some of my testers needed to do 3 more repeats of the body to meet the measurement
    Tiny Gems Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Directions for Tiny Gems Baby Blanket

    Click here to view the video tutorial

    Using Long tail cast on method, cast on 154

    Bottom Panel:

    Work 26 rows in Garter stitch

    Bottom Framing:

    Row 1 (RS): K17, pm, p2, pm, k116, pm, p2, pm, k17

    2 (WS): K19, p116, k19

    3 – 8: Rep rows 1-2 three more times, slipping markers as you come to them

    9: As row 1

    10 (WS): K19, p8, pm, k2, pm, k96, pm, k2, pm, p8, k19

    Tiny Gems Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Pattern:

    Row 1 (RS): K17, p2, k8, p2, *k1, p1; rep * to next sm, p2, k8, p2, k17

    2 (WS): K19, p8, k2, *k1, p1; rep * to next sm, k2, p8, k19

    3: K17, p2, k8, p2, *p1, k3; rep * to next sm, p2, k8, p2, k17

    4: K19, p8, k2, *p3, k1; rep * to next sm, k2, p8, k19

    5: As row 1

    6: As row 2

    7: K17, p2, k8, p2, *k2, p1, k1; rep * to next sm, p2, k8, p2, k17

    8: K19, p8, k2, *p1, k1, p2; rep * to next sm, k2, p8, k19

    Repeat rows 1-8  sixteen more times or until entire piece measures 34” / 86.4 cm

    Next row (RS): Repeat Pattern row 1 once more

    Tiny Gems Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

    Top Framing:

    Row 1 (WS): K19, p8, Rm, k2, Rm, k96, Rm, k2, Rm, p8, k19

    2 (RS): K17, p2, k116, p2, k17

    3: K19, p116, k19

    4 – 9: Repeat rows 2-3 three more times

    10: Repeat row 2 once more

    Top Panel:

    Work garter st for 26 rows and remove markers as you come to them.

    Bind off loosely, knit wise

    Weave in any ends, then block 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 blanket 🙂

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    Bluebells Dishcloth

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    The Bluebells Dishcloth is a very quick and easy knit that has a wonderful stitch detail. If you haven’t knit cables before, this is a great way to get introduced to them. It uses only one cable stitch and the rest of the stitches are simple knit and purl. The yarn used in this project is the King Cole Cottonsmooth DK. It’s 100% Mercerized Cotton and is oh-so-amazing to work with! It’s a dk weight, so it doesn’t make a bulky dishcloth, making it easy to get into those delicate dishes.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive compensation when you purchase through my links at no additional cost to you. I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration.

    I named this pattern the Bluebells Dishcloth because the stitch reminds me of Bluebell flowers. The stitch pattern was found in a Japanese knitting book and it didn’t have a name to it, so that’s what I came up with. I do hope you enjoy working on this dishcloth as much as I enjoyed designing it.

    Bluebells dishcloth free knitting pattern pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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    Measures:

    8.5” x 8.5” / 21.6 cm x 21.6 cm

    Gauge:

    12 rows of pattern = 2” / 5 cm

    Materials needed:

    • King Cole Cottonsmooth DK (100% mercerised cotton; 218 yds / 200 m; 100g; dk / #3 weight) yarn in color “Pale Blue” or “Silver” – 65 yds / 59.5 m (To find your local stockist, click HERE; or you can purchase online through this affiliate link)
    • US size 3 / 3.25 mm knitting needles
    • Cable needle
    • Tapestry needle
    • Scissors
    • Lockable stitch marker (optional)

    Stitches and abbreviations used:

    Pattern is written in US terms

    • Bind off
    • Cast on
    • C4F: Cable 4 front – Slip 2 stitches purlwise from left needle to cable needle, hold at front of work, knit next 2 stitches on left needle, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
    • K: Knit
    • P: Purl
    • Rep: Repeat
    • RS: Right side
    • St (s): Stitch (es)
    • WS: Wrong side

    Directions for Bluebells Dishcloth

    Using long tail cast on method or preferred method, cast on 46

    Rows 1 – 4: Knit

    Row 5 (RS): K3, *c4f, p4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

    Row 6: K3, *k4, p4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

    Rows 7 – 10: As row 6

    Row 11: K3, *p4, c4f; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

    Row 12: K3, *p4, k4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

    Rows 13 – 16: As row 12

    Repeat rows 5-16 three more times (or to desired length)

    Repeat row 5 once more

    Knit 3 rows

    Bind off knitwise

    If you enjoyed this dishcloth, here a few more that are available for free to view on the website 🙂

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    Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband

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    The Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband is a beautiful accessory to add to your cooler weather wardrobe. It’s large enough to cover your ears comfortably, but also has a wonderful stitch detail. The yarn used in this example is the King Cole Luxury Merino DK. It’s 100% Merino Superwash wool and is oh-so-amazing! It’s so soft, warm and lovely to work with.

    The name “Quail” came from a knitting stitch book that I picked up. I’ve seen the stitch name referred to also as the “Folded Cable”, however that one was a little different of a stitch than this one is. But, I just love this stitch so much that it really called out to me to be an amazingly cozy ear warmer.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive compensation when you purchase through my links at no additional cost to you. I am a King Cole Brand Ambassador and this post is part of our ongoing collaboration.

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    Measures:

    5.5″ / 14 cm tall x 20″ / 51 cm circumference

    Gauge:

    2 pattern repeats = 4″ / 10 cm

    Materials needed:

    • King Cole Luxury Merino dk (100% Merino Superwash; 153 yds / 140 m; 50g, dk / #3 weight yarn) – 100 yds / 92 m in color Pewter
    • US size 6 / 4 mm knitting needles
    • Cable needle
    • Sharp tapestry needle
    • Scissors

    Stitches and abbreviations used:

    K: Knit.
    P: Purl.
    Sl wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
    1/2 LC : Slip next stitch to cable needle purlwise and place at front of work, k2, then k1 from cable needle.
    1/2 RC : Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle purlwise and place at back of work, k1, then k2 from cable needle.

    Directions for Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband

    Before beginning the ear warmer / headband, measure the circumference of the head that it’s intended for and subtract 2″ / 5 cm – that will allow the headband to fit snug. This pattern is written to fit an Adult Medium size.

    • Using Long-tail cast on method, cast on 32
    • 1 (WS): Sl wyif, k1, sl wyif, K2, p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k2, p6, k2, p2, sl wyif x 2, p2, k2, sl wyif, k1, sl wyif
    • 2 (RS): K1, sl wyif, k1, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k6, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k1, sl wyif, k1
    • 3 – 6: Repeat rows 1 – 2
    • 7: Sl wyif, k1, sl wyif, k2, p6, k2, p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k2, p6, k2, sl wyif, k1, sl wyif
    • 8: K1, sl wyif, k1, p2, k6, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k6, p2, k1, sl wyif, k1
    • 9 – 12: Repeat rows 7 – 8
    • Repeat rows 1-12 until piece measures 20″ / 50 cm or to desired length
    • Bind off in pattern leaving a 36″ / 1 m tail for sewing
    • I highly recommend blocking your piece prior to sewing so that the cable pattern will really show up. Be sure not to block it to be longer than the length that you want your ear warmer to be.
    Chart for how to knit the quail cable Ear Warmer / headband from Handmade by Stacy J

    Sewing the Quail Cable Ear Warmer

    To see how I sew the ear warmer, please visit the video tutorial at the 18 minute mark or click HERE (I have it set for you to begin at the sewing section of the video).

    1. With right sides facing and working the short ends, fold the left side top and bottom together, then do the same for the right side
    2. Sandwich the two sides together (It’ll look like 2 C’s interlocking) and leave a tiny bit of space on the ends (the left and right side)
    3. Using the long tail sew the pieces together, making sure to go through all 4 sections
    4. When you come to one side with the space, fold that fabric towards you and secure by sewing
    5. Sew down the side and when you come to the other side that has the space, fold that fabric away from you
    6. Continue sewing until you feel your piece is secure and weave in your ends
    7. Using the shorter tail, sew the seam one more time with it and then weave in your ends

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    Little Knit Pumpkin

    Posted on by handmadebystacyj

    The Little Knit Pumpkin was designed because Fall was approaching and I hadn’t knit a pumpkin before. As I was playing around with ideas, more ideas came to me – how about a leaf? A soft stem? Oh! How about a curly q? So, this Little Knit Pumpkin was born. It’s quick, easy and super squishy (even my 22 year old son wants one!). You can adapt it to any size by simply casting on more or less stitches and then adapting the length to be double the length of your cast on. There is also a free printable gift tag available for gifting your pumpkin at this link.

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    Measures:

    3″ / 7.6 cm tall x 5″ / 12.7 cm across

    Materials Needed:

    Paintbox Simply DK Yarn (100% acrylic; 3.5 oz / 100 g; 302 yd / 276 m / Dk weight #3) approximately 90 yards / 83 m in color 116 (Orange)

    Paintbox Simply DK Yarn (100% acrylic; 3.5 oz / 100 g; 302 yd / 276 m / Dk weight #3) approximately 30 yards / 27.5 m in color 136 (Green)

    Size US 6 / 4 mm knitting needles

    Poly-fil stuffing or preferred materials for stuffing the pumpkin

    Tapestry needle

    Measuring tape

    Scissors

    To view a video tutorial on how to make the Little Knit Pumpkin, click on the link below. This will take you to my YouTube tutorial. There are time stamps in the show notes section to help guide you to the section that you might need to access.

    Stitches and abbreviations used:

    Bind off

    Ea: Each

    K: Knit

    K2tog: Knit two stitches together

    K3tog: Knit three stitches together

    KFB: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch (1 stitch increased)

    Kfbf: Knit into the front, then back and then the front of the same stitch (2 stitches increased)

    Long-tail cast on

    P: Purl

    P2tog: Purl two stitches together

    Pfb: Purl into the front and the back of the same stitch

    St (s): Stitch (es)

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    Directions for Little Knit Pumpkin

    1. Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 30 stitches. Be sure to leave a tail of about 12″ / 30.5 cm – 16″ / 40.6 cm for sewing later.
    2. Knit in garter stitch (knitting each row) until piece measures double what your cast on measures. (In my case, the cast on row measured 7″ / 17.8 cm, so I knit until the panel measured 14 / 35.6 cm”).
    3. Bind off knit-wise leaving a 36″ / 91.5 cm long tail.

    Sewing the Little Knit Pumpkin

    1. Fold the panel in half so that the short sides meet each other.
    2. Using the shorter tail left from the cast on, sew the two short sides together.
    3. Turn piece inside out so that the seam is in the inside of the pumpkin.
    4. Using the long tail, sew around one opening using a long or running stitch so that the piece can be gathered.
    5. Gather your stitches and secure that end of the pumpkin by sewing a few more stitches. DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN
    6. Push yarn and needle through the center of the bottom (where you just gathered your stitches) to the top opening of the pumpkin.
    7. Sew half way around the top of the pumpkin using the long / running stitch as you did for the bottom.
    8. Before finishing the top, stuff the pumpkin to your desired fullness.
    9. Finish sewing the top and gather the stitches.
    10. Secure the top stitches by sewing a couple of stitches. DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN
    11. Push the needle with yarn through the center of the pumpkin from top to bottom and give a little tug (to give more shape, push the top slightly with your finger to guide the shaping).
    12. Secure the shaping by sewing a couple stitches at the bottom of the pumpkin.
    13. Moving the needle with yarn around the outside of the pumpkin, sew through the top to the bottom of the pumpkin, giving the yarn a tug as it comes out the bottom (this will create a pumpkin segment).
    14. Repeat the last step to create as many segments as you like.
    15. When you are done creating the segments, secure the yarn by sewing a few stitches at the bottom of the pumpkin.
    16. NOW, you can cut your yarn 🙂
    Little Knit Pumpkin from Handmade by Stacy J

    Stem Directions for Knit Pumpkin

    1. Cast on 10 stitches
    2. Work garter stitch until piece measures .75″ / 2 cm
    3. Bind off knit-wise leaving a 12″ / 30.5 cm tail
    4. Fold stem in half so that the long ends meet
    5. Sew the long sides of the stem together starting at the top and then working your way down the side. Do not sew together the bottom section of the stem, as that will be sewn to your pumpkin.
    6. Attach stem to pumpkin.

    Leaf Directions for Knit Pumpkin

    1. Cast on 1 stitch leaving a 10″ / 25.4 cm tail for sewing
    2. Kfbf (3 sts)
    3. K1, kfbf, k1 (5 sts)
    4. [P1, pfb] twice, p1 (7 sts)
    5. K2, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 (9 sts)
    6. P3, pfb, p1, pfb, p3 (11 sts)
    7. Knit across
    8. P3, p2tog, p1, p2tog, p3 (9 sts)
    9. K2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2 (7 sts)
    10. [P1, p2tog] twice, p1 (5 sts)
    11. K1, k3tog, k1 (3 sts)
    12. Using tapestry needle, draw yarn through the three live stitches and pull to secure.
    13. Fasten off and weave in end and use the other tail to sew to your pumpkin or the Curly Q.

    Curly Q Directions for Knit Pumpkin

    Below are two types of directions for the Curly Qs.

    Option 1 (Softer curl)

    1. Cast on 20 (You can cast on as many stitches as you like, but 20 is what I use for the pumpkin)
    2. Kfb across
    3. Bind off knit-wise

    Option 2 (Tighter curl – this is the option I use for the example)

    1. Cast on 20 (this works with any multiples, so feel free to cast on as many as you like)
    2. Kfbf across
    3. Bind off knit-wise

    Sew to your pumpkin, take a pic and tag me on social media @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj. I’d love to see your pumpkin!

    This pattern is copyright 2022 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 ask that you please credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer. Thank you!

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