Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket

The Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket is free knitting pattern that is a simple and quick knit to make for the little one in your life. It has lots of drape, not very heavy, works up in just a few days and uses very simple stitches – this would be a great first blanket for a newer knitter to try or a palette cleanser for an advanced knitter looking for simple project.

With less than 3 skeins of yarn used, it could also be a great stash buster or an inexpensive gift to create for someone special.

Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket - free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J
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About the blanket

The Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket is a rectangular shaped blanket, but can easily be made more square by doing more repeats of sections A-D. It can also be made wider, as the body is worked in stitch increments of 2. Please note that your yarn quantity will vary if you choose to change the size.

This pattern has been tested. Some testers chose to do another repeat of sections A-D and they did not require another ball of yarn. Instead, they used up what yarn they had remaining.

This pattern was inspired by the Eyelet Lace Dishcloth that I designed during my “Learn to Knit” series. Click here to check out that pattern.

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Ridges and Lace Baby Blanket pattern collage

Measures:

40″ x 29″ / 101 cm x 73 cm

 

Difficulty Level: 

Easy

 

Gauge in Stockinette Stitch:

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

 

Materials Needed:


Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

Stitches & Terms Used

(Pattern is written in US terms):

K: Knit

P: Purl

SM: Stitch Marker

K2tog: Knit 2 together

Yo: Yarn over

PM: Place Marker

RS: Right Side

WS: Wrong Side

Garter Stitch: Knitting each stitch on each side

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Directions for Ridges & Lace Baby Blanket:

Cast on 160 using German Twist or preferred stretchy Cast on Method
 

Bottom Panel:

Work 20 rows in Garter stitch
 

Bottom Framing:

1 (RS): k12, pm, k136, pm, k12
2 (WS): k12, p to m, k12
3: K across
4 – 5: Rep rows 2-3 once more
6: As row 2

Garter Ridge:

1 (RS): K across
2 (WS): K12, p5, pm, k2, pm, k122, pm, k2, pm, p5, k12

A: Stockinette Panel

1 (RS): K across
2 (WS): K12, p5, k2, p122, k2, p5, k12
3-8: Rep rows 1-2 three times

B: Garter Ridge

1 (RS): K across
2 (WS): K12, p5, k2, k122, k2, p5, k12

C: Lace Panel

1 (RS): K across
2 (WS): K12, p5, k2, p122, k2, p5, k12
3: K20, (yo, k2tog) to last st before m, k20
4: As row 2
5: K across
6: As row 2
7: K21, (yo, k2tog) to 2nd st before m, k21
8: As row 2
9: K across
10: As row 2
11: As row 3
12: As row 2

D: Garter Ridge

1 (RS): K across
2 (WS): K12, p5, k2, k122, k2, p5, k12


Repeat sections A-D four more times or until desired length.
Repeat sections A – B once more

Ridges and Lace Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J

Top Framing:

1 (RS): K17, remove m, k2, remove m, k122, remove m, k2, remove m, k17
2 (WS): K12, p to m, k12
3: K across
4-5: Rep rows 2 & 3
6: As row 2
 

Top Panel:

Work garter st for 20 rows, removing markers as you come to them.
 

Bind off loosely, knit wise

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

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Light and Lacy Cascading Waves Cowlette

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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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

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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


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Merry Mat Mug Rug

The Merry Mat Mug Rug is a quick and easy gift to make for someone, or to gift to yourself. There is an option for making the Merry Mat without fringe, as well. The written pattern can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel.

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Difficulty level:

Easy

Stitches used:

Written in US Terms

K – Knit

P – Purl

Sl2 – Slip 2 stitches off, one at a time, purl wise  

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Materials Needed:

Gauge: 

13 rows x 10 sts: 2” in Stockinette Stitch

Measures: 

8″x 6″

Notes: 

• When slipping stitches with RS facing, yarn will be held at the back; when slipping stitches with WS facing, yarn will be held at the front; You can adapt the pattern to be wider by adding stitches in increments of 4 and taller by doing more repeats of the pattern.

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Directions for the Merry Mat Mug Rug

Set up

Color A: Cast on 36

Color A: Knit one row 

Pattern

1. (RS) Color A:  Knit

2. (WS) Color A: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2

3. Color B: K5, *sl2 wyib, k2; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

4. Color B: K2, P3, *sl2 wyif, p2; rep * to last 3 sts, p1, k2

5. Color A: Knit

6. Color A: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2

7. Color B: K3, *sl2 wyib, k2; rep * to last st, k1

8. Color B: K2, p1 *sl2 wyif, p2; rep to last 5 sts, sl2 wyif, p1, k2

 

Rep Pattern rows 1-8 three more times

Rep Pattern rows 1-6 once more

Knit 2 rows

Bind off knit wise

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Finishing Options:

Fringe: Cut 18 – 6” pieces of color B & 20 – 6” pieces of color A; Add as fringe using one strand to short edge of mug rug in coordinating rows. Then, trim fringe for consistent length.

Without Fringe: Pick up stitches along short edge (1 st per row) and knit 2 rows;

Bind off knitwise and do the same for the other side.

Block and enjoy with your favorite snack and drink!

 

I’d love to see your Merry Mat – please take pictures, tag me on social media with #handmadebystacyj and link to the Ravelry project page!

 

You are welcome to gift and / or sell your finished items. If you are selling them, I simply ask that you credit Handmade by Stacy J as the designer and purchase the ad-free pdf.

 

Thank you! 

Stacy J

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Lattice Cable Dishcloth

I designed the Lattice Cable Washcloth pattern for part 6 of the “Learn to Knit” series so that you can try cabling after learning the basics. The Lattice Cable Washcloth is a perfect pattern for the ambitious beginner that wants to try their hand at cabling on a small, as well as useful project. It uses only Knit and Purl, as well as cabling to create a beautiful pattern. Below you will find the written directions and a chart, as well as a video tutorial.

Difficulty level:

As the final project for the Learn to Knit series, this can be made by the ambitious beginner, as long as your comfortable with knit & purl, you should have no problems catching on. If you haven’t cabled before, I do recommend trying on a small swatch to get a feel for it prior to starting a project; or, you can be like me and dive on in anyways!

Measures:

9” x 9” / Gauge isn’t critical, but will affect size and yarn usage

Stitches used:

Knit (k), Purl (p)
Back Cross (BC): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, then p1 from CN
Front Purl Cross (FPC): Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, p1 from left needle, then k2 from CN
C4B: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, then k2 from CN
C4F: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, k2 from left needle, then k2 from CN

Materials Needed:

Hobbii, Rainbow 8/8 (100% Cotton, DK 3 weight) “3 Nude” 60 yards

Size 5 (3.75 mm) Knitting Needles

Cable Needle (cn) or 1 double pointed needle (dpn)

2 stitch markers recommended / 4 stitch markers is optimal

Tapestry needle and scissors


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Note: Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with either row 10 or row 20 when you come to desired length. To adjust width, simply calculate the number of stitches in increments of 12 + 10.


Directions for Lattice Cable Washcloth:

Cast on 46

Rows 1-4: Knit
5 [RS]: K3, p40, k3
6 [WS]: Knit
7 [RS]: k3, p2 *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3
8 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5


Pattern Repeat

Note: All RS rows begin with k3, p2 and end with p2, k3;

All WS rows begin and end with k5

1 [RS]: k3, p2 *p3, BC, FPC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3

2 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5

3 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, BC, p2, FPC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3

4 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5

5 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, BC, p4, FPC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3

6 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5

7 [RS]: k3, p2, *BC, p6, FPC; rep * twice more, p2, k3

8 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5

9 [RS]: k3, p2, k2, *p8, C4B; rep * once more, p8, k2, p2, k3

10 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5

11 [RS]: k3, p2, *FPC, p6, BC; rep * twice more, p2, k3

12 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5

13 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, FPC, p4, BC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3

14 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5

15 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, FPC, p2, BC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3

16 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5

17 [RS]: k3, p2, *p3, FPC, BC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3

18 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5

19 [RS]: k3, p2, *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3

20 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5

Repeat Pattern Repeat rows 1-20 once more

 

Finishing Rows:

1. [RS]: K3, p40, k3
2. Knit 3 rows
3. Bind off your washcloth knit wise and then weave in ends

 

Here’s the link to the video tutorial for you: https://youtu.be/_h0j-qid0PQ

If you’d like a printable pdf, you can download it below or grab it from Ravelry here.

I hope you enjoyed this dishcloth pattern as much as I did. Please remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel and tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj. I love to see them!

Thank you!

Stacy J

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Bamboo Stitch Dishcloth

The Bamboo Stitch Dishcloth written pattern can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel. It‘s a beginner friendly knit pattern that only uses Knit, Purl and Yarn Over while slipping a stitch.There is also a row by row checklist to help you with keeping track.  Enjoy!

Tutorial available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/6-GagTi5av4j
At the bottom of this post you will find a pdf that contains a checklist.


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Difficulty level:

Easy / Beginner


Measures:

8.5” x 8.5” / Gauge not important, but if you knit loose, you will use more yarn.


Stitches used:

Knit (k)

Purl (p)

Yarn Over (yo)


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Materials Needed:

Lilly, Sugar’n Cream yarn in Color “Swimming Pool”  (100% Cotton, Medium 4 weight) 65 yards 

Size 7 (4.5mm) Knitting Needles

2 stitch markers (optional for garter edge)

1 lockable stitch marker (for marking front of work) 

Tapestry needle and scissors


Notes:

Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with “Final Row” repeat when you come to desired length. To adjust width, calculate the number of stitches in increments of 2 + 6.


Directions for the Bamboo Stitch Dishcloth:

Set up Rows

Cast on 44

K across for 3 rows


Pattern

Use lockable stitch marker to mark RS / Insert stitch markers after beg k3 and before ending k3; carry them up the work until final rows.

(RS) K3, *yo, k2, pass yo over k2; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3

(WS) K3, p across until 3 sts remain, k3

Rep rows 1-2 sixteen more times or until piece measures 8”


Final Rows

K across for 3 rows

Bind off knit wise and weave in ends. 


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Seersucker Dishcloth

The Seersucker Dishcloth written pattern can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel. It‘s a beginner friendly knit pattern that only uses Knit and Purl. There is also a checklist & chart attached to this pattern to help keep track of rows. Enjoy!


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


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Difficulty level:

Easy / Beginner


Measures:

10” x 9.5” / Gauge not important


Stitches used:

Knit (k)

Purl (p)


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Materials Needed:

Solid Color yarn  (100% Cotton, Medium 4 weight) 80 yards  

Size 6 (4 mm) Knitting Needles

2 stitch markers (optional)

Tapestry needle and scissors


Notes:

Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with “Final Row” repeat when you come to desired length. To adjust width, calculate the number of stitches in increments of 4 + 6.


To check out the baby blanket that this pattern inspired, please click HERE or on the picture below

Tiny Gems Baby Blanket free knitting pattern from Handmade by Stacy J
This baby blanket uses the same stitches as the Seersucker Dishcloth and was inspired by it. To see the free pattern, please click HERE.

Directions for the Seersucker Dishcloth:

Set up Rows

Cast on 46

K across for 5 rows


Pattern

  1. K3, *k1, p1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  2. K3, *k1, p1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  3. K3, *p1, k3; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  4. K3, *p3, k1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  5. K3, *k1, p1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  6. K3, *k1, p1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  7. K3, *k2, p1, k1; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  8. K3, *p1, k1, p2; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3

Rep rows 1-8 four more times

Rep rows 1-5 once more


Final Rows

K across for 5 rows

Bind off knit wise and weave in ends. 

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Valentine’s Knit Cowl

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

Pic of folded Valentine's Knit Cowl from Handmade by Stacy J

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

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.


 

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!