December 31, 2012

Happy New 2013!

Happy New Year! Wish you happy celebration! I appreciate your support! Happy knitting! See you in 2013!


December 25, 2012

Christmas gift idea

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy knitting New year!
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How to make a giant knitted stationery mug?

You need:
-3,5 mm knitting needles
-CN-cable needle
-Worsted yarn

Abbreviations:
CO - cast on
BO - bind off
k – knit
p – purl
RS-right side
WR-wrong side

Cyclamen stationery mug


Mug pattern:

To make Cyclamen mug I used Four stitch cable knitting pattern.

CN4F: put 2 sts on the cable needle and hold in front (toward you), knit next 2sts, knit two sts from the cable needle.



CO 80 sts using cyclamen yarn.

Rows 1-9: (k1, p1) to the end

Row 10*(RS): k8, (k5, p2, k4, p2, k5) x4

Row 11: (p5, k2, p4, k2, p5) x4, p8

Row 12: k8, (k5, p2, CN4F, p2, k5) x4

Ro2 13: (p5, k2, p4, k2, p5) x4, p8

Row 14: k8, (k5, p2, k4, p2, k5) x4

Row 15*: (p5, k2, p4, k2, p5) x4, p8

Repeat rows from 10 to 15 six-seven more times. Bind off.

Mug handle:

CO 12 sts, using cyclamen yarn.

Row 1*: p4, k4, p4

Row 2: k4, p4, k4

Row 3: p4, CN4F, p4

Row 4: k4, p4, k4

Row 5: p4, k4, p4

Row 6*: k4, p4, k4

Repeat rows 1 to 6 ten-eleven more times. Bind off.


Blue stationery mug

C4L-sl 3 sts on the CN at front (toward you), p1 k3 from CN
C4R-sl 1 st on the CN at back, k3, p1 from CN
C5L-sl 3 sts on CN at front, p2, k3 from CN
C5R-al 2 sts on CN at back, k3, p2 from CN
C6F-sl 3 sts on the CN at front , k3, k3 from CN

Mug pattern:

To make Blue mug I used Circle cable knitting pattern.
CO 80 sts, using blue yarn.

Rows 1-9: (k1, p1) to the end
Row 10*(RS): [k4, (p1, C5R, C5L, p1)] x5
Row 11: knit all k sts and purl all p sts
Row 12: [k4, (C4R, p4, C4L)]x5
Row 13: knit all k sts and purl all p sts
Row 14: [k4, (k3, p6, k3)]x5
Row 15: knit all k sts and purl all p sts
Row 16: [k4, (C4L, p4, C4R)]x5
Row 17: knit all k sts and purl all p sts
Row 18: [k4, (p1, C5L, C5R, p1)] x5
Row 19: knit all k sts and purl all p sts
Row 20: [k4, (p3, C6F, p3)]x5
Row 21: [k4, (k3, p6, k3)] x5

Repeat rows from 10 to 21 till you get about 5 inches from the CO edge and Bind off. Knit the mug handle same way as Cyclamen mug.


The mug I used is purchased from www.SPORTSDIRECT.com. You can buy it only for £0.98 HERE.

These knitting patterns are for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of them. 





December 17, 2012

New warm toggery

   I'm glad to notify that my cousin Natalia has a new warm knitted cape made by me and my grandma. We created the gray one just by watching the pink cape (our inspiration)- no patterns, no instructions. We did something like copy paste in gray color. The buttons are made completely by yarn, reserved brand to my grandma. I will show you how to do it in some of my next tutorials. The result is successful! Natalia liked it too! 





I used Cabled rib pattern and simple Four stitch cable. Buttons are made by yarn.


December 05, 2012

Christmas Decoration (part II)

Christmas spirit *.:.*.:.*.:.L'esprit de Noël


HOLLY LEAVES
You need:
- straight needles 3 mm
  (UK 11/US 2½)
-crochet hook
- tapestry needle

All ABBREVIATIONS HERE
Leaves
CO 3 sts using green yarn.
Make three.
Row 1: p
Row 2 : k1, m1, k1, m1, k1 (5 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: K2, yo, k1, yo, k2 (7 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3 (9 sts)
Row 7: p
Row 8: K4, yo, k1, yo, k4 (11 sts)
Row 9: p
Row 10: Bind off 3 sts, (k1, yo)x2, k5 (10 sts)
Row 11: Bind off 3 sts, purl to end of the row (7 sts)
Row 12: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3 (9 sts)
Row 13: p
Row 14: K4, yo, k1, yo, k4 (11 sts)
Row 15: p
Row 16: Bind off 3 sts, knit to end of the row (8 sts)
Row 17: Bind off 3 sts, purl to end of the row (5 sts)
Row 18: SSK, k1, k2tog (3 sts)
Row 19: sl 1st, p2tog (2 st)
Row 20: k2tog (1 st)

Berries
Make three.
CO 3 sts using red yarn.
Row 1: p
Row 2: k1, m1, k1, m1, k1 (5 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1 (7 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: k
Row 7: p1, (p2tog) x3 (4 sts)
Row 8: (k2tog) x2 (2 sts)
Bind off.
Thread through sts.


CHRISTMAS TREE

CO 4 sts.
Rows 1-8: knit
Row 9: CO 9 sts, knit 4 sts (13 sts)
Row 10: CO 9 sts, k to the end (22 sts)
Rows 11-12: knit
Row 13: k2tog, k 18, k2tog (20 sts)
Row 14: knit
Repeat last two rows till you get 10 sts.
Next: CO 5 sts, knit 10 sts (15 sts)
Next: CO 5 sts, knit 15 sts (20 sts)
Next: knit
Next: k2tog, k 16, k2tog (18 sts)
Next: knit
Repeat last two rows till you get 6 sts.
Next: CO 3 sts, knit 6 (9 sts)
Next: knit
Next: CO 3 sts, knit 9 (12 sts)
Next: knit (2 rows)
Next: k2tog, knit 8, k2tog (10 sts)
Next: knit
Repeat last two rows till you get 1 sts. Switch to crochet hook, knit a chain long about 4 inches. Done!
My niece helped me a lot!!!
SANTA PANTS
Pants:
Make two.
CO 14 sts using white yarn.
Rows 1-4: (k1, p1) to the end of the row
Change to red yarn.
Row 5: k1, m1, k12, m1, k1 (16 sts)
Row 6: p
Row 7: k1, m1, k14, m1, k1 (18 sts)
NB! Tie markers at the beginning and end of row 20!
Rows 8-26: st st, start with p (19 rows)
Change to white yarn.
Row 27: k
Rows 28-30: (k1, p1) to the end of the row
Bind off.

Straps:
Make two.
CO 35 sts.
Row 1: p
Row 2: k
Bind off.

CHRISTMAS BELL

CO 4 sts.
Row 1: knit
Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (6 sts)
Repeat these two rows till you get 12 sts, then knit 12 more rows.
Next: CO 4 sts, k12 (16 sts)
Next: CO 4 sts, k16 (20 sts)
Knit 5 rows, bind off.

These knitting patterns are for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of them. 









December 04, 2012

Christmas Decoration (part I)

Are you ready for Christmas?

Angel or gnome? You decide...

You need:
- straight needles 3 mm
  (UK 11/US 2½)
-crochet hook
- tapestry needle
- cable needle

All ABBREVIATIONS HERE

CO 25 sts.
Rows 1-3: knit
Row 4: purl
Rows 5-16: st st (12 rows)
Change to beige color yarn.
Row 17: (k2tog) x2, k17, (k2tog) x2 (21 sts)
Row 18: purl
Rows: 19-24: st st (6 rows)
Row 25: k1, (k2tog) to the end (11 sts)
Row 26: p
Cut long length of yarn, thread through sts.

Hat:
CO 20 sts using white yarn.
Rows 1-3: knit
Change to red yarn.
Row 4: knit
Rows 5-11: st st, start with p
Row 12: k1, (k1, k2tog) to the end of the row (14 sts)
Rows 13-17: st st, start with p (5 rows)
Row 18: (k2tog) to the end (7sts)
Row 19: p
Cut long length of yarn, thread through sts. Close hat with mattress stitch.


Nose:
CO 2 sts using beige yarn.
Row 1: p
Row 2: k1, m1, k1 (3 sts)
Row 3: purl
Row 4: knit
Row 5: purl
Cut long length of yarn, thread through sts.

Arms:
Make two.
CO 3 sts using beige yarn.
Start work an I-cord, knit these 3 sts and then change to red yarn. Continue knitting I-cord long about 1 ½ inches from the CO edge. Cut long length of yarn, thread through sts.

Legs:
Make two.
CO 3 sts, using beige yarn, work an I-cord, knit 3 rows, then cut long length of yarn, thread through sts.


Angel Wings

CO 2 sts. I used white bouclé yarn.
Make two.
Rows 1-3: knit
Row 4: k1, m1, k1 (3 sts)
Row 5: knit
Row 6: k1, m1, k2 (4 sts)
Row 7: knit
Row 8: k1, m1, k to the end (5 sts)
Row 9: knit
Repeat last two rows till increase to 10 sts, then knit 4 more rows.
Start decreasing from the right side only:
Next: k2tog, k to the end of the row
Next: knit
Repeat last two rows till decrease to 6 sts and then:
Next: k2tog, k2, k2tog (4 sts)
Next: knit
Next: (k2tog)x2 (2 sts)
Knit 3 more rows
Bind off.


Mitten Decoration

CO 22 sts using white yarn.
Rows 1-6: (k1, p1)
Change to red yarn.
Row 7: knit
Row 8: purl
Change to white yarn.
Row 9: k10, k1, m1, k1, m1, k10 (24 sts)
Row 10: p
Change to red yarn.
Row 11: k11, k1, m1, k1, m1, k11 (26 sts)
Row 12: p
Change to white yarn.
Row 13: k12, k1, m1, k1, m1, k12 (28 sts)
Row 14: p

Shaping the thumb:
Change to red yarn.
Row 15: k10, place next 8 sts on spare needle or stitch holder, k10
Row 16: p
Change to white yarn.
Row 17: k
Row 18: p
Change to red yarn:
Row 19: k
Row 20: p
Change to white yarn:
Row 21: k
Row 22: p
Change to red yarn:
Row 23: (k2tog) to the end of the row (10 sts)
Row 24: (p2tog) to the end of the row (5 sts)
Cut long length of yarn. Pull through sts. Close with mattress stitch.


The thumb:
Place 8 sts on the knitting needle with right side facing, attach red color yarn.
Row 1: k1, m1, k6, m1, k1 (10 sts)
Row 2: p
Change to white yarn:
Row 3: k
Row 4: (p2tog) x5 (5 sts)
Cut long length of yarn. Pull through sts. Close with mattress stitch.
With crochet hook knit a chain long about 9 inches.


Christmas Sweater

CN4F: put 2 sts on the cable needle and hold in front (toward you), knit next 2sts, knit two sts from the cable needle.

Front:
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-3: (k1, p1) to the end
*Row 4(RS): k5, p2, k4, p2, k5
Row 5: p5, k2, p4, k2, p5
Row 6: k5, p2, CN4F, p2, k5
Row 7: p5, k2, p4, k2, p5
Row 8: k5, p2, k4, p2, k5
Row 9: p5, k2, p4, k2, p5*
Repeat rows 4-9 two times.
Next row: k5, p2, k4, p2, k5
Bind off. Cut long length of yarn.

Back:
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-3 (k1, p1) to the end
Rows 4-21: st st, start with k (18 rows)
Bind off. Cut long length of yarn.

Sleeves:
CO 16 sts.
Rows 1-3: (k1, p1) to the end
Rows 4-16: st st start with knit (13 rows)
Bind off.
Sew all parts together. Make a cloth hangers.


These knitting patterns are for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of them.