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A quick knit for using up leftover yarn from other projects, the Amethyst Wish Toque uses broken seed stitch to create a dynamic overall colourwork texture while only using one colour per round, making it perfect for beginners.
This pattern is for you if… You’re new to knitting with more than one colour, you want to knit with only one colour at a time, or you want an easy to remember stitch pattern that looks more complex than it is
Move along if… You prefer something with a more challenging construction.
Available in Danish at Strikkeglad.dk
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Pattern Details
Size
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 17.25 (19, 21, 23)” / 44 (48, 53, 58.5)cm circumference; 7.5 (7.75 ,8.35, 8.5)” / 19 (19.6, 21, 21.5)cm height
Yarn
Approx. 76 yards (69.5 meters) / 35 grams of worsted weight yarn in main colour (MC)
Approx. 30 yards (27.4 meters) / 16 grams worsted weight yarn in contrast colour (CC)
An additional 10 yards / 5 grams of yarn if making a pom pom
Sample knit in: Cascade 220 (220 yards / 200 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz; 100% wool; 1 skein used) in White; Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein of each colour used) in Archangel and Candombe.
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Gauge
11.5 stitches and 15 rows = 2 inches in broken seed stitch pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, optional: pom pom maker
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, decreasing stitches
Stitch patterns are written only.
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The Buttermilk Cowl is an infinity scarf worked in the round and packed with small but mighty cables plus a generous helping of seed stitch for maximum texture and squishiness. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture with that’s a breeze to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of 2×2 cables, you can’t get enough of seed stitch, and the thought of combining the two leaves you breathless.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
This pattern matches the Buttermilk Toque.
Pattern Details
Size
One size, unstretched, approximately: 54”/137cm circumference, 9.5”/24cm tall
Yarn
542 yards (495 meters) / 282 grams (10oz) worsted weight yarn.
Sample knit in: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 6 skeins) in colour Indigo Heather.
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Gauge
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in charted cable pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to four stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #ButtermilkCowl hashtag.
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The Cedarvale Cowl is a short cowl worked in the round and featuring 2×2 cables that work up to resemble wheat sheaves or the vaulting in gothic architecture. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture that’s straightforward to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of mini-cables and ample negative space that sets them off.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
Pattern Details
Size
One size, unstretched, approximately: 22.5” / 57cm circumference; 8.5” / 21.5cm tall
Yarn
193 yards (177 meters) / 101 grams (3.6oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit with: Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein) in colour Glitter.
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Gauge
22.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4″/10cm in charted cable pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #CedarvaleCowl hashtag.
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Show your llama love with a pair of densely knit worsted weight mittens that will keep the cold out and the warmth in this winter! This full colour pattern comes with two sets of charts, one in colour and one in black-and-white for those who want to break out the coloured pencils to create their own colour schemes.
This pattern is for you if… You live in a really cold climate and want a pair of mittens in a thicker yarn with a tight gauge. You love llamas!
Move along if… You hate tacking floats, as there are some spots with long gaps between colours.
Pattern Details
Size
one size; comfortably fits a hand with a 7.5” palm circumference (full length: 10.25″)
Yarn
115 yards of worsted weight yarn in main colour
80 yards of worsted weight yarn in contrast colour
Sample knit with: Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein used) in colour Archangel; Cascade 220 (220 yards/201 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz; 100% Wool; 1 skein used) in Natural/Undyed.
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Gauge
27 stitches and 30 rows = 4″/10cm colourwork stockinette
Needles
US 1 / 2.25mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
2 stitch markers, waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting and purling, knitting in the round, reading a colourwork chart, tacking floats, increasing stitches using M1L or M1R, decreasing stitches using k2tog and ssk, picking up and knitting held stitches
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #LallamaMittens hashtag.
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The Medallion Toque is a warm winter hat with a generous folded brim and a bold, graphic colourwork motif. Designed with a length meant to cover the full ear, Medallion Toque is a great project for using up all those partial balls of yarn leftover from your Icelandic sweater projects.
This pattern is for you if… You like toques with generous brims, you need a thick hat for a proper winter, or you’ve got lots of Aran-weight leftovers from other projects to use up.
Move along if… Geometric patterns or quick colour changes are not for you.
Pattern Details
Size
Small (Medium, Large): 18.25 (20, 22)” / 46 (51, 56)cm circumference; 8.5”/22cm tall, unstretched with folded brim
Yarn
Aran-weight yarn in the following amounts:
Main Colour: 80 yards (74 meters) / 36.3 grams (1.3oz)
Contrast Colour 1: 54 yards (49 meters) / 24.2 grams (0.9oz)
Contrast Colour 2: 46 yards (42 meters) / 20.6 grams (0.8oz)
Contrast Colour 3: 19 yards (18 meters) / 8.5 grams (0.3oz)
Sample knit in: Ístex Léttlopi (109 yards/100 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% Icelandic wool; 1 ball for MC, less than half a ball each for remaining colours) in Blue, Blue Heather, Air Blue, and White.
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Gauge
22 stitches and 21.5 rows = 4″/10cm in colourwork pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 8/5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, optional: pom pom maker
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, knitting with two colours on one row, increasing and decreasing stitches
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #MedallionToque hashtag.
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ONES AND ZEROES is a top-down, bandana-style cowl alternating bands of 1×2 twisted rib with a symmetrical mesh lace. Perfect for early spring or fall, ONES AND ZEROES is easy to throw on during those not-quite-warm-enough days that still have a bit of bite to the breeze.
This pattern is for you if… You like very short repeats that are easy to memorize.
Move along if… You’re prone to forgetting your stitch increases.
Pattern Details
Construction
Cowl is knit from the top down, first worked flat before being joined to knit in the round until completion.
Size
One size: 20.5”/52cm circumference at neck opening; 45.5”/116cm circumference at bottom edge; 23.75”/60cm long along front centre spine
Yarn
Approximately 545 yards (498 meters) / 100 grams (3.5oz) heavy lace / light fingering weight yarn that produces a nice drape when knit to gauge.
Sample knit with: The Fibre Co. Meadow (545 yards/498 meters per 100 grams/3.5oz skein; 40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen; 1 skein used).
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Gauge
32 stitches / 42 rows = 4″/10cm in Ones motif worked flat
Needles
US 2/2.75mm 29”/74cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
Knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, making yarn overs, increasing stitches using m1l and m1r, knitting two stitches together, knitting/purling through the back loop, reading a lace chart (if using chart option), garter tab cast on.
Stitch patterns are provided as both charts and written instructions.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #OnesAndZeroesCowl hashtag.
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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf is a close-fitting cowl inspired by the sartorial choices of everyone’s favourite retired starship captain. Knit from the bottom up, the cowl features a combination of ribbing and a woven cable panel separated by travelling 1×1 diagonal twists.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of cables and like to zip through large sections of ribbing.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
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Pattern Details
Size
One size: 7.5″/19cm high at the front, 8.25″/21cm high at the back; 20″/51cm circumference
Yarn
189 yards (173 meters) / 80 grams (2.8oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit in: The Fibre Co. Cumbria (236 yards/216 meters per 100 grams / 2.52 oz; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 1 skein) in colour Appleby Castle.
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Gauge
22 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Needles
1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, knitting through the back loop, making cables using four stitches, making twists using two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #TeaEarlGreyDecafCowl hashtag.
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The Wychwood Toque is a bottom-up hat featuring an all-over divided double diamond motif. Crisp cable lines set off against the ample negative space of a purled background combine for a striking geometric motif that will knit up surprisingly quickly.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of mini-cables and ample negative space that set them off.
Pattern Details
Size
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 15 (17.25, 19.25, 21.5)” / 38 (44, 49, 54.5)cm in circumference, 8.5″/21.5cm tall
Yarn
Worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well for Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 126 (155, 174, 194) yards / 124 (142, 159, 177) meters / 57 (65, 74, 82) grams / 2.1 (2.3, 2.6, 2.9) oz
Sample knit in: The Fibre Co. Cumbria (236 yards/216 meters per 100 grams / 2.52 oz; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 1 skein) in colour Eden Valley.
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Gauge
30 stitches and 31 rows = 4″/10cm in cable pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 5/3.75mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, including knitting through the back loop (k1tbl), increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #WychwoodToque hashtag.