NEW KNITALONG: Dangling Leaves Shawl
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Artyarns yarn, approximately 360 yards for shawl that is 64″ circumference (crescent shaped) and 13″ wide
1 skein of Ensemble Light (shown in photo)–good substitutions are any of our DK or Worsted weight yarns, including Rhapsody Light, Silk Rhapsody, Ensemble, Beaded Mohair & Sequins, Mohair Splash, Beaded Mohair, Beaded Silk Light, Beaded Silk & Sequins Light, Regal Silk, Silk Pearl, Cashmere 3, 4, or 5, or Cashmere Sock Yarn. Any of our merinos would work as well.
Needle Size: Size 7 for dk weight yarn, or size 8 for worsted weight yarn,
Gauge: Each leaf is 2″ wide x 2-1/2″ long
Note: Leaves are added and during first decrease, unraveling begins between leaves to create mesh appearance.
Part 1:
Abbreviations:
Inc1: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch (kfb), an increase of 1 stitch
Ssk: Slip 2 sts, and knit 2 together through the back loop, a decrease of 1 stitch
K2tog: Knit 2 sts as though they were 1 stitch, a decrease of 1 stitch
L: Make a left-leaning increase, by inserting the left needle into the strand between the stitches from front to back, and knitting into the back of the strand.
R: Make a right-leaning increase, by inserting the left needle into the strand between the stitches from back to front, and knitting into the front of the strand.
Knitted Cast On: knit into the first st on the needle, but leave it on the needle. With the right hand needle put the stitch back on the left hand needle. Repeat the process and continue until all the required sts have been added.
C2dec/2decF: Take 2 sts and put on cable needle in front of work, knit next two sts together, knit 2 sts on cable needle together—a decrease of 2 sts
CO 4 sts, and k1, p2, k1
Row 1: K1, [inc1, inc1] k1
Row 2: K1, [p4], k1
Row 3: K1, [k1, L, k2, R, k1], k1
Row 4: K1, [p6], k1
Row 5: K1, [k2, L, k2, R, k2], k1
Row 6: K1, [p8], k1
Row 7: K1, [k3, L, k2, R, k3], k1
Row 8: k1, [p10], k1. Using Knitted Cast on cast on 3 sts.
Row 9: K1, [inc1, inc1], p1, [ssk, k6, k2tog], k1
Row 10: k1, [p8],
k1, [p4], k1
Row 11: K1, [k1, L, k2, R, k1], p1, [ssk, k4, k2tog], k1
Row 12: k1, [p6], k1, [p6], k1
Row 13: K1, [k2, L, k2, R, k2], p1, [ssk, k2, k2tog], k1
Row 14: k1, [p4], k1, [p8], k1
Row 15: k1, [k3, L, k2, R, k3], p1, [c2dec/2decF], k1
Row 16: K1,[p2], k1, [p10], k1.
Finish Part 1 in any Artyarns yarn, post a photo of your project here by following the instructions to set up a project page.
Additional parts will be sent to you by Ravelry private message.
Vogue Knitting Live Classes in NYC
I will be teaching several classes at the New York Hilton in conjunction with Vogue Knitting Live. The schedule is here. You can sign up here as well.
Here are some photos of the project-based classes I am giving:
The Sawtooth Scarf from my Reversible Knits book is a great way to learn short rows. I will be showing you how to knit backwards as well (optional). It’s an easy class once you get the hang of the pattern, you can watch TV while you knit.
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The Faux Entrelac Moebius based on projects in my book Modular Knits is an interesting way to knit from the center out in several colors. It is an unusual entrelac technique (using simple unwrapped short rows) that does not require you to pick up any stitches or cut any yarn.
If you look at the photo below, you’ll see that there are 3 colors used. However, the colors will show up both on the top and bottom of the center cast on because of the way the moebius is constructed. I will be teaching you my long-tail moebius cast on, which you can view on youtube.
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Because of popular demand, I am bringing back the Chevron Ruana class based on the project in my book Lacy Little Knits, which you can make using 4 skeins of Silk Rhapsody or 3 skeins of Silk Rhapsody Light (graduated version holding 2 strands). This class teaches you multidirectional knitting and allows you to construct a very simple coat that starts out as 2 scarves, and is joined at the back. We’ll make a mini-Ruana in class, then start the actual project.
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If you’re interested in joining me on a completely new type of knitting adventure, the Diamond Lace Wrap, a 2-color Lace Shawl from the upcoming book One + One Scarves, Shawls and Wraps, is really a great class. We’ll be using short row lace, in a completely new way to use 2 colors separately but in a continuous manner without cutting the yarn. Here’s the photo from the book of this project:
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I’ll bring along lots of samples and inspiration as well for those who are interested in cool ways to use Artyarns unique yarns. And Sunday at 12:00PM I am signing books at the Knitter’s Mercantile booth.
Please join me if you can.
Iris
Birthday Cable Scarf
I knitted this scarf for my husband’s birthday, and posted a photo on Facebook. So many people asked for the pattern, that I decided to make it our Newsletter Pattern Giveaway for this week. Sign up to the Artyarns Newsletter here in order to receive our free patterns, and promotional information. There might even be a contest or two. We are emailing this out twice a month, and promise to never ever share your emails with anyone, and to respect your privacy.
If you want the pattern and are too late for the 12/31/11 Newsletter date, you can always purchase it here. It will also be available free with Artyarns purchase through your Artyarns re-seller.
Show us some Ravelry love for the pattern, and one lucky winner selected at random will receive a private message on January 30, 2012 with instructions for getting the free Artyarns yarn to make this—-click on the Ravelry Link then hit “Add to Faves”. Good luck, as this is a GREAT GIFT!!!!
Every Which Way Shawl Kit
This new kit from Artyarns that I designed is knitted top down and uses lace and cables to keep things interesting. It comes with one skein of Beaded Silk Light in the main color, one smaller skein of Beaded Silk Light in the second color, and one small skein of Cashmere 1 ply. The pattern contains a chart as well as line-by-line instructions, so this is a perfect pattern to use to learn both lace and cables. It comes in 4 colors. Shown here in Forest Green, and on the left top to bottom: Stormy Seas, Firestorm, and Mother of Pearl.
Here’s a sales sheet that gives you more photos and details about the kit, which comes in a lovely decorative tin you can re-use to store notions. Be warned, these shawls are addictive, and so fun to knit, you’ll want to make them all, once you get going. Because the shawl is silk + cashmere, it is very lightweight and can be worn all year, whether alone or tied together with others in different colors:
To purchase this kit, go to your local yarn store that stocks Artyarns which you can find by entering your zip code here,
Or you can find online re-sellers of this kit here.
Errata for Every Which Way Shawl
If you have a kit, please check to make sure that you replace the written instructions for rows 6, 12, and 18 , which were incorrect in the early versions of the kit pattern, with the following rows:
Row 6: K1, (m4, p17, m4, p10) 2 times, m4, p17, m4, k1
Row 12: K1, (m4, p29, m4, p10) 2 times, m4, p29, m4, k1
Row 18: K1, (m4, p41, m4, p10) 2 times, m4, p41, m4, k1
Free Pattern “All About The Yarn” Jacket F267
This pattern, which is perfect for beginners, was knitted with 2 strands of Ensemble Glitter Light held together. It is all knit, no purl or increases or decreases. And the pattern is completely free when you sign up for our brand new Newsletter here.
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