Thursday, November 27, 2008

Crossing Paths

- Crossing Paths -



The cable pattern is bordered by moss stitch. It starts out as ribbing then goes into the wovan cable pattern. Very easy!
CO: 29
Height is 9 in.
Width at top and bottom is 7 in., the center is 6 in.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Arm Warmer Pebble Blue


Pebble Blue Arm Warmer

Pebble Blue Knitted Arm Warmer

Have fun creating this beginner knitted arm warmer pattern. Just repeat the same 4 rows for as long as you want the arm warmer to be. It’s not a lace pattern but sometimes it can look like it is. The larger the needle the more there is a “lace” effect. You're basically making a rectangle and sewing the edges together. The entire pattern is below. 

When it comes to size I add 1/2 inch to the size of the wrist of the person wearing it. 

If you're looking for a challenge you can try these Cabled Arm Warmers. They include Serpentine Cable Arm Warmer, Soft Cabled Arm Warmer, "Warm Me Up" Braid Cable, Waves Arm Warmer, Slow and Easy Cabled Arm Warmer and more.

It's made flat and then the sides are sewn together.

IF you want a thumb hole see the instructions in the section "Sewing your arm warmer together" #5.

Skill Level: Beginner

CO: 25 sts

Needle Size: 11 US

Finished Size: 6 inches width. 

ABBREVIATIONS:
WYIF = Bring yarn in front, as if to purl
S1: Slip 1 stitch, as if to purl
* * = Repeat instructions between them

PATTERN:
You need an uneven number of stitches for this pattern 

Row 1: P1, * K1, P1*
Row 2: K1 *WYIF, S1, K1*
Row 3: K1 * P1, K1*
Row 4: K2 *WYIF, S1 K1*

REPEAT ROWS 1-4 as needed


FINISHING
  1. It’s important to do a loose bind off or it will squeeze your hand/arm. That's not to comfortable, trust me. I've made that mistake a couple of times.
  2. I always do a purl bind off no matter what stitch the last row is comprised of. It's so much more attractive then a knitted one. It's up to you.
  1. When you end your last row cut your yarn and leave a tail. You will tie a knot to secure the sewing and then you can weave it in.


Sewing your arm warmer together

If you have your own method of sewing by all means do that. If you need instructions then I can tell you how to sew it together.

Place the arm warmer with the right side facing down. Then take the sides and fold them in ward. Pin the top of it as you're working.

  1. Now thread your yarn needle.
  1. Start sewing by threading your needle through the purl bump closest to the edge then put your needle through the purl bump closest to the edge on the opposite side. Pull the yarn through leaving about 4 inches and tie a loose knot (so it doesn't squeeze your wrist). Then tie another knot tightly to secure the first one.
  1. Now, whatever side your yarn needle is on, **go up a little and put your yarn needle through the purl bump closest to the edge and go straight across to the other side and do the same.** repeat the instructions between the asterisks. The diagram shows how to do it.
  2. Pull tight every couple of inches.

      5. You can also pin where the thumb hole is going to be, if you want one. To do that lay it flat and slip your hand in it just like you would when wearing it. Use 2 safety pins where you want the beginning and end to be. When you get to the 1st safety pin weave the yarn into the sides until you get to the top pin and continue sewing again.

When you get to the very top do the last stitch and pull it tight, but not so tight that it hurts your arm, and tie a knot if you have a tail from when you finish your warmer.

Hope you try it sometime. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!!
Heather




Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Heather's Cabled Purse





This is an easy cable patterned purse. Definetly a beginner pattern. In the pattern instructions I included video links to some techniques if you choose to do them. It's made flat, then folded in half.

Find instructions at  http://www.mediafire.com/?8vd44l8vfhafof7   Updated 3/31/12

All the instructions ca be found in that document.
Thanks!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Double Patterned Cable Moss Stitch Pattern




This is the easiest of all cable patterns. It has a lot of moss stitch. The finished size is 6 x 9 inches. CO 24 sts. . Your using the cable needle 1 time.


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**VIDEO:** How to do the Knit stitch:
http://youtu.be/6y-yC_qbXhc


**VIDEO:** How to do the Purl stitch:
http://youtu.be/E3wUDbhSaL4


**How to Cable-Video**

LEFT CROSS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZYKWm0JtEI

RIGHT CROSS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxulTZA1cLA

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Ribbed cable stitch pattern




Ribbed Cable Stitch Pattern

You only have to use a cable needle twice on this cable stitch pattern.
CO 30
Size: 6 in x 9 inches
Yards: 30-40 yard of yarn needed.

This is a large ribbed cable with a moss border. You only need to use the cable needle twice. The only difficult thing about the cable is that it is a large cable. That makes it very tight when trying to do it. If you’re having trouble getting you needle tip into those cable stitches push up all the stitches on the right needle. That gives you more room to maneuver. The cable pattern will be below the pattern instructions.

CO: 30
Finished Size: 6 x 9 inches
Rows Completed: 44
Yards: Need about 30-40 yards of yarn


Abbreviations:
C14F = Slip 7 stitches hold in the front, k7 then k7 from cable needle
C14 rib = Slip 6 stitches hold in front, K2 P2 K2 P2 then K2 P2 K2 from the
cable needle

Moss stitch = For odd # rows = K1 P1 across the row. For even # rows = Knit the Purls and Purl the Knits

PATTERN 
ROWS 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17: 5 moss, P3, (K2P2)3 times, K2, P3, 5 moss
ROWS 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18: 5 moss, K3, P2 (K2P2)3 times,K3, 5 moss
ROW 19: 5 moss, P3, C14F, P3, 5 moss
ROW 20: 5 moss, K3, P14, K3, 5 moss
ROWS 21,23,25,27,29: 5 moss, P3, K14, P3, 5 moss
ROWS 22,24,26,28,30: 5 moss, K3, P14, K3, 5 moss
ROW 31: 5 moss, P3, C14 rib, P3, 5 moss
ROW 32: 5 moss, K3, P2 K2 P2 K2 P2 K2 P2, K3, 5 moss
ROWS 33,35,37,39,41,43: 5 moss, P3 (K2 P2)3 times, K2, P3, 5 moss
ROWS 34,36,38,40,42,44: 5 moss, K3, P2 (K2 P2)3times, K3 5 moss

CABLE PATTERN: 
ROWS 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17: (K2P2)3 times, K2
ROWS 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18: P2 (K2P2)3 times
ROW 19: C14F
ROW 20: P14
ROWS 21,23,25,27,29: K14
ROWS 22,24,26,28,30: P14
ROWS 31: C14F
ROWS 32: P2 K2 P2 K2 P2 K2 P2
ROWS 33,35,37,39,41,43: (K2 P2)3 times, K2
ROWS 34,36,38,40,42,44: P2 (K2 P2)3times

Hope you give it a try!
Heather