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The light purple scarf is knit in handspun
wool/mohair blend
The tan scarf is knit in alpaca
Both are knit in K1 *Yo k2 together* K1 pattern
Both are knit on size 11 needles
The result is a light and airy scarf
MITTENS
This pattern is for a medium size adult woman, in other words me. Most of this pattern was hand written and given to me over 30 years ago by my knitting instructor. Over the years I've changed the pattern to make it my own. Please do the same.
Size 9 double pointed knitting needles
The yarn used in the mittens pictures is three different yarns knitted together. I usually like to use handspun bulky yarn.
Cast on 28 stitches - divided the stitches between three needles - joint being careful not to twist the yarn.
K2 P2 ribbing for desired length of cuff
Knit one round of stockinette stitch increasing two stitches evenly - 30 stitches.
Continue in stockinette stitch for another five rounds.
Thumb Gusset:
R 1: K 14, inc 1 st in the next two stitches, k to end
R 2 and all even number rounds: Knit
R 3: Knit 14, inc in next st, k 2, inc in next st, k to end
R 5: Knit 14, inc in next st, k 4, inc in next st, k to end
R 7: Knit 14, inc in next st, k 6, inc in next st, k to end
R 9: Knit 24, slip 10 of these sts on to a holder, k to end
R 10: Knit across, casting on 2 stitches over the slipped stitches
Mitten:
Knit 17 or more rounds depending on how long you need your mitten.
Top:
Rearrange the yarn on your needles as follows: #1 15sts - #2 7sts - #3 8 sts
Decrease as follows:
#1 - sl, k1, psso k to end of needle, k2 tog
#2 - sl, k1, ,psso, k to end of needle
#3 - k to last two sts, k2 tog
continue in this manner until you have 6 sts, thread yarn through tapestry needle and fasten off
Thumb:
Put the 10 sts from the holder unto a needle, pick the two cast on sts. Rearrange the 12 on three needles.
K 8 or more depending on the length of the thumb
Decrease:
K2 tog for 2 rounds
Thread the yarn through a tapestry needle and fasten off
LACE HAT
PATTERN
THIS LACE HAT IS KNIT WITH 3 OUNCE OF A WORSTED WOOL AND 1 OUNCE SHAG
$1.50 PER PATTERN
Size 5 needle
2 skeins of Mystic Alpaca Yarn
Cast on 40 stitches
Row 1: Knit 38 sts, yarn front slip as if to purl last 2 sts
Row 2: Purl 38 sts, yarn front slip as if to purl last 2 sts
Row 3: Knit 2, *K2 tog 3 times, yarn over knit 1 6 times, K2 tog 3 times* repeat once more, last 2 sts yarn front slip as if to purl
Row 4: Knit 38 sts, yarn front slip as if to purl last 2 sts
Note: Continue in pattern for desired length always slipping the last two stitches.
MYSTIC ALPACA SCARF
EARFLAP HAT
Materials: Double pointed needles and 16" circular needle size 10. One ball of Crystal Palace Iceland Yarn.
Cast on 3 stitches on a double point needle and work and "I" cord for 15 inches.
Increase: K 1 M1 knit across for every row until you have 15 stitches on your needle. Cut the yarn 12 inches leaving the flap on those needles.
Make a second flap the same way but after you have the 15 stitches knit across using your circular needle and casting on 14 stitches. Knit the 15 stitches from the first earflap then cast on 19 stitches. You should have 63 stitches. Join being careful not to twist the stitches.
R 1: Purl
R2: Knit
R 3: Purl
Knit for five inches
Decrease for top:
R 1: K 5, K2 together,
R 2: K
R 3: K 4, K2 together,
R 4: K
R 5: K 3, K 2 together,
R 6: K
R 7: K 2, K2 together,
R 8: K
R 9: K 1, K 2 together
R 10: K
R 11: K 2 together
Cut the yarn, thread through a tapestry needle, snuggle up and tie off.
Weave in any remaining ends. Wash and block.
Note: To adjust the size of this hat, add more stitches evenly on the flaps and the front and back. Depending on the number stitches added the decrease will also have to be adjusted.
