'All Eyes on You' Wrap
An easy eyelet pattern updates a clever poncho shape, fun to knit and wear!
PATTERN FEATURES:
- 8-row lace eyelet pattern is easy to remember
- One easy long rectangle, sewn side-to-end
- Wear front-to-back or back-to-front for two different looks
- Uses a cotton-blend yarn for seasonal versatility
MATERIALS:
- Rowan 'Calmer,' DK-weight cotton/microfiber blend
- US 8 needles, 24" circular or long straights
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Bead-Knit Bracelet
A great way to show off beads and a special button or two.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Introduction to a simple slip-stitch pattern
- Detailed instructions for working beads into knitting
- Makes two widths: skinny (1" wide) or wide (2" wide)
MATERIALS:
- DMC #3 cotton floss or fingering-weight knitting yarn (a great use for sock leftovers!)
- Size 8 seed beads
- Double- or single-pointed US 1 or 1-1/2 needles
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Cableback Fingerless Gloves
Cozy handwarmers feature cables up the back of the hand: a great first cabling project, styled and sized for both guys and gals.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Three different cable motifs to choose from—make a mixed or matched pair!
- Easy-to-read charts as well as stitch-for-stitch, line-for-line instructions
- Two sizes, for smaller or larger hands
- Simple buttonhole thumb opening
- Attached I-cord edging (great for leftover handpainted yarn!)
MATERIALS:
- 150 or 175 yards worsted-weight yarn (4.5-5 sts/1")
- US 6 (4.25 mm) double-pointed needles. Instructions included for 2-circular or ‘Magic Loop’ methods
- Cable needle
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'Intermezzo' Fingerless Gloves
Delicate, fingering-weight hand warmers with a few beaded rows at the cuff.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Simple tube construction with a thumb opening
- Easy introduction to working with double-points or 2 circulars
- Great introduction to beaded knitting: beads strung at the end with just a few beaded rows at the cuff
MATERIALS:
- Fingering-weight yarn (leftover sock yarn works very well!)
- US 2-3 needles: DPNs, 2 circulars, or 'Magic Loop'
- Size 8 or 6 seed beads
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My First Fair Isle (Hat or Bag)
Learn two-color knitting while following a simple charted pattern. Will yours make a hat or a drawstring bag?
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Full, detailed instructions for hat or drawstring bag
- Large, easy-to-follow colorwork chart
- Picot edge forms tiny brim of hat; additional round of eyelets in bag creates drawstring holes
- Color recommendations for optimum results
MATERIALS:
- 220 yards DK-weight yarn (5.5 sts/1") in main color, plus 10 yards each of 4 contrast colors
- US 6 (4.25 mm) needles, 16" and double-points (or another circular or a ‘Magic Loop’ 40" needle)
This pattern also availalble in a special folded format for KITS using Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Take advantage of the color range of Paternayan to make your own beautiful kits!
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Luscious Lengthwise Linen-Stitch Scarf
3 luscious yarns, but only one at a time - a perfect blend.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Simple slip-stitch pattern blends three different novelty yarns, but only one at a time in each row!
- Lengthwise construction makes for skinny or wide scarves; when you're out of yarn or it's wide enough, you're done!
- Big-needle knitting, finished in a flash
MATERIALS:
- 75 yards each of three different (novelty and fluffy) yarns
- US 15 needles, 24" circular or longer
- Instructions included for using stitch markers to keep track in long rows
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Stay-On Baby Booties
Embellished with a beautiful ribbon or crocheted tie, these bring the house down at baby showers!
PATTERN FEATURES:
- 3 gauge options let you use a wide variety of baby yarns
- Knitted flat, then sewn up for ease of knitting
- Easy eyelet row at cuff leaves room for ribbon ties
- Sizing fits newborn to 6 months (or so)
MATERIALS:
- Fingering, sport/DK, or worsted-weight machine-washable yarn
- Size US 1-1/2 to 5 needles: double-pointed, straights, or circulars
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Three-Season Wrap
A very versatile piece indeed.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- K3,P3 rib is fun to knit, even for newer knitters
- One-piece poncho shaping easy to knit - just one long rectangle!
- Wear front-to-back or back-to-front for two different looks
- Two possible gauges in different fibers for seasonal versatility
MATERIALS:
- Light-to-heavy worsted-weight cotton-blend or wool yarns (4 to 5 sts/1")
- US 7 or 8 needles, 24" circular or long straights
Two Twist Wraps
'Fauxbius' twist scarf pattern in two sizes: as a shoulder wrap or a little neck twist.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Knit a short rectangle, then twist and sew the ends: voilà - a 'Fauxbius'!
- Uses bulky-weight yarns for quick knitting and instant drama
- Wear with the twist in front or back for two different looks
- 'Touch Me' crocheted edge for stability and a dash of glamor
MATERIALS:
- Bulky-weight yarns, such as Colinette 'Isis' or Rowan 'Chunky Print'
- US 10 or US 13 needles, any format