A Core Scarf Free pattern [ENG]

For a last minute gift!

Materials:
*1 skein (approx 100 grams and 100 yards) of handspun corespun yarn or another heavy Worsted/Bulky weight yarn.
*About 20-25 yards of varieties scraps of yarns, ribbons and more (optional, for fringes)
*1 fabric flower (optional)
*A pair of 9mm (US 13) straight neeadles
*A pair of 8mm (US 11) straight neeadles
*tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO = Cast On
k = knit
yo = yarn over
k2tog = knit 2 sts togheter
k3tog = knit 3 sts togheter
sts = stitches
BO: Bind Off

Measures: unstretched 135x10 cm (53x4 inches), 165x10 cm (65x4 inches) fringed.

CO 12 sts on 9mm

Row 1-3: knit all
Row 4: * k1, yo* k1
Row 5: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 6-8: knit all
Row 9: * k1, yo twice* k1
Row 10: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 11-13: knit all
Row 14: *k1, yo* k1
Row 15: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 16-18: knit all
Row 19: k1*yo, k2tog* k1

Switch to 8mm
Row 20: knit all (13 sts on needle)
Continue in garter st (knit all) until piece measures 90 cm (about 35 inches) unstretched.

Switch to 9mm
Row 1: * k2tog, yo*k3tog (12 sts on needle)
Row 2-4: knit all
Row 5: *k1, yo* k1
Row 6: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 7-9: knit all
Row 10: * k1, yo twice* k1
Row 11: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 12-14: knit all
Row 15: *k1, yo* k1
Row 16: knit dropping all the yarnovers
Row 17-19: knit all

BO lossely.


Finishing:
Sewing the ends.
From your varieties scrap of yarn, cut 24 fringes 70 cm long each and knotting it two strands at a time.
Include ribbons, beads and many colors for your fringe and enjoy the effect!
I included also a wonderful handmade fabric flower purchased at EtherealFlowers Etsy Shop


ENJOY!

my babies to spin

My spun babies

Un collo per (quasi) tutte le stagioni

Uno dei pochi progetti che sono finalmente riuscita a fare per me!
Si tratta di un progetto facilissimo, comodo e versatile di Jane Richmond per My needles and I su Ravelry.

Si porta morbido come uno scaldaspalle o avvolto due volte attorno al collo come una sciarpa.
Io ho usato un Alpaca soffice e caldissimo e questo è il risultato



Qui il mio progetto su Ravelry

Happy Hippie Cowl Free pattern [ENG]

Materials:
1 skein of handspun yarn or another Super Bulky weight
yarn. I used 40 yards and approx 90 grams of my thick
and thin Corespun yarn.
A pair of 15 mm (US 19) straight or circular needle
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast On
k = knit
yo = yarn over
sts = stitches
BO: Bind Off

CO 12 sts
Row 1-3: knit all
Row 4: * k1, yo twice* k1
Row 5: knit all dropping all the yarnovers
Row 6: knit all

Repeat rows 4, 5 and 6 until the piece measures about 58 cm (23”) or the length that is cozy to you.
End with 3 rows of garter sts.

Finishing:
BO loosely and sewing the ends.
Close the cowl with a silk ribbon or scrap of yarn.

ENJOY!

Best Friend Cowl Free pattern [ENG]

Materials:
1 skein of handspun yarn [60 grams and about 65 meters] or
another Bulky weight yarn.
A pair of 9 mm (US 13) straight or circular needle
4 small buttons
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast On
k = knit
p = purl
sts = stitches
BO: Bind Off
Gauge 10 sts and 9 rows = 8 cm (about 3”)


CO 25 sts
Work in 1x1 rib
Row 1: *k 1, p1*
Row 2: *p1, k1*

Repeat row 1 and 2 until the piece measures 45 cm (about 18”) or the length that is cozy to you.
Don't need the buttonholes!

Finishing:
BO loosely and sewing the ends.
Attach your buttons.

ENJOY!


Available in custom version with my handspun yarn and handmade buttons on my Etsy

Magic Wrap Free pattern [ENG]

Materials:
1 skein of Be Sweet Bouclè Mohair (50 grams 120 yards)
1 skein of Be Sweet Magic Ball (50 grams 120 yards)
A pair of 9 mm (US 13) straight or circular needle
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast On
k = knit
sts = stitches
BO: Bind Off
MC : Main color/ Bouclè Mohair
CC: Contrast color/Magic Ball

Measures: about 127x25 cm/ 50x10” very stretchy

Using one strand of Bouclè Mohair and one strand of Magic Ball CO 98 sts
Row 1: using MC k all sts
Row2: repeat row 1
Row 3: using CC k all sts
Row 4: repeat row 3

Repeat these four rows until the end of the skeins, being careful to leave enough each yarn to bind off.

Finishing:
BO very very loosely using one strand of CC and one strand of MC.
Sewing the ends.


ENJOY!

Tortuga Shawl FREE version pattern [ENG]

Materials:
2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Lite [100 grams and 272 yards] Colorway 2011 or another DK weight yarn.
4,5 mm (US 7) 24” circular needle
one stitch marker (optional)
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast On
k = knit
p = purl
sts = stitches
yo - yarn over
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
BO: Bind Off
Gauge not important!


CO 3 sts and knit 6 row in garter sts. Rotates 90 degrees and pick up and knit 3 sts, rotates and pick up 3 sts again (9 sts in total).
Work in stockinette st:
Row 1: k 4, Place Marker, k5
Row 2: k3, YO, Purl to the last 3 sts, YO, k3
Row 3: k to the Marker, YO, (Slip Marker)k1, YO, k to end

Repeat row 2-3 20 times
Repeat row 2 1 time
Row 4: k4, *YO, k2tog* to the Marker, YO, (Slip Marker) k1, YO *k2tog, YO* to the last 4 sts, k4

Repeat row 2-3 5 times
Repeat row 2 and 4
Repeat row 2-3 10 times

Alternates YO sections (row 4) until desired length.

Ruffles
When you reached the desired width works this way:
Row 1: *k1, YO* k1
Row 2: k all sts
Row 3: k all sts
BO very loosely and sewing the ends.

ENJOY!






Complete version is available as a kit with my handspun yarn on my Etsy!