{Finished Object} Navy Blue Socks
Pattern: A basic toe-up pattern over 88 stitches Yarn: KnitPicks Stroll Sock Yarn in Navy Needles: Size 2.00 mm double-point needles Made for: My husband Notes: Another pair of socks for my husband that felt like I’d never finish them. This time I chose to make...{Knit Stitches} Fluted Slipstitch
Notes: The Fluted Slipstitch is similar in appearance to ribbing. It does not have the elasticity of ribbing, though. This is a reversible stitch, so it would work well in items where you will see both sides of the fabric. Stitch Count: Multiple of 4 stitches plus 3....{Knit Pattern} Jellybeans & Pixie Sticks Socks
Pattern: Jellybeans & Pixie Sticks pdf file Ravelry: Jellybeans & Pixie Sticks Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm) double-point needles (pattern can be easily modified for other circular knitting methods) Yarn: About 230-450 yards of any fingering weight sock yarn...{Knit Stitches} Mock Rib
Notes: The Mock Rib is a versatile stitch that mimics ribbing but does not have the elasticity. It is a simple two-row repeat that knits up very quickly. Stitch Count: Multiple of 2 stitches plus 1. Written Instructions: Row 1 (RS): *K1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last...{Finished Object} Rainbow Mitts
Pattern: A minor modification of Hedgerow Mitts Yarn: Chroma (Fingering Weight) in Prism Needles: Size 2.25 mm double-point needles Made for: Myself, I think Notes: This is the final piece in the rainbow winter set that includes these mitts, a scarf, and a hat. The...{Knit Stitches} Garter Stitch Stripe
Notes: The Garter Stitch Stripe is a very simple way to create very bold stripes. Varying the number of stockinette rows (1 & 2) or garter rows (3 & 4) can drastically alter the appearance. Consider the dramatic effect of creating varied stripes on a scarf,...{Works in Progress} Rainbow Mitts
Well, the hat and the scarf are now completed in my rainbow-colored winter accessories set… time to move on to the finger-less mitts! I am once again returning to a favorite pattern for this part of the set. I am doing the Hedgerow Mitts, but with two slight...{Finished Object} Rainbow Rocky Hat
Pattern: Rocky Yarn: Chroma (Fingering Weight) in Prism Needles: Size 2.25 mm circular and double-point needles Made for: Myself, I think Notes: I have made the Rocky hat several times now. It’s definitely my go-to pattern for hats, because it fits well and I...{Knit Stitches} Double Seed Stitch
Notes: The Double Seed stitch is sometimes referred to as the Moss stitch. It is a versatile four-row version of the Seed stitch. Stitch Count: Any even number of stitches. Written Instructions: Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 (WS): Repeat row 1. Rows...{Works In Progress} The Beekeeper’s Quilt
Some time ago, while browsing the Ravelry message boards, I came across a post where other knitters were sharing all of the lovely things that they were doing with their leftover bits of sock yarn. It’s probably not a surprise that I have quite the stash of it...{Finished Object} Rainbow Braided Scarf
Pattern: Pioneer Braid Scarf by Hither and Yarn Yarn: Chroma (Fingering Weight) in Prism Needles: Size 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles Made for: Myself, I think Notes: I used a fingering weight sock yarn rather than the worsted used in the original pattern. I’m...{Works In Progress} Rainbow Hat
I’m not quite done with the Rainbow Scarf yet, but I couldn’t resist getting started on the matching hat. I wanted to keep the hat simple, so I went back to the pattern I used for my sister-in-law’s black hat. I won’t be doing the fancy stitch...{Works in Progress} Twisted & Spooky Socks
Sometime back in August I began a pair of socks meant to be ready for Halloween. I gave the slightest of peeks at the project in a previous post. I’m still working on those socks. I guess now you could say I’m ahead of schedule for next year. I just...{Finished Object} Exploded Rib Socks
Pattern: Exploded Ribbing Sock by Kate Atherley Yarn: Sock Pixie Cashmino (No longer available.) Needles: Size 2.50 mm double-points Made for: Originally started for another, but ended up mine. Notes: Okay, I’ll be honest. I started these for my sister back in...{Works In Progress} Rainbow Braided Scarf
After spending so much time knitting black yarn, I was desperately in need of some color. I received some rainbow-hued Chroma yarn as part of my Christmas gift from my husband and I couldn’t resist diving into it. I combined it with a favorite pattern called the...{Finished Object} My Sister-in-Law’s Gloves
Pattern: Adapted from an existing pair of machine knit gloves. Yarn: Comfy by KnitPicks in Black Needles: Size 2.25 mm double-point Made For: My sister-in-law Notes: These were the last pieces in the set. The gloves were a challenge for me. I was working from a pair...{Knit Stitches} Box Stitch
Notes: The Box stitch is simple to work and looks the same on both sides. It would work well in most objects… anywhere you would like some easy texture. Stitch Count: Multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. Written Instructions: Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to...{Knit Stitches} Dotted Lines
Notes: The Dotted Lines stitch adds interest to the basic 1×3 ribbing pattern. It will work well anywhere that you would use 1×3 ribbing. The stitch count will increase on row 5 and return to the original count on row 6. Stitch Count: Multiple of 4 plus 3....{Finished Object} My Sister-in-Law’s Scarf
Pattern: Embossed Scarf Yarn: Comfy by KnitPicks in Black Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm) circulars Made For: My sister-in-law Notes: This scarf pattern is really simple, but doing so many tiny stitches can get slightly maddening. The scarf is part of a set including a hat...
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