Mistake Rib Scarf

I haven't written a pattern in a little while, but I was messing around as usual and came up with something that I really liked so thought I'd jot it down for you so if any of you wanted to give it a go, you could!



Mistake Rib Scarf

Size 10mm (US Size 13) needles
100g DK - Dark Blue
100g DK - Blue

This pattern uses both yarns at the same time.  I used complimentary colours, but you could use colours that clash to make make something bright and different.

Cast on 31 stitches
Row 1: (P2, K2) until last 3 stitches.  P2, K1

Repeat this row until the scarf is the required length, then cast off.

A Year In Blankets

After a very successful day knitting and crocheting at Thorpe Hall Hospice (Sue Ryder), I have decided to crotchet more blankets for next year. They managed to get 34 blankets done this year which was 8 less than last so I am determined to make sure we get more for next year.

Blankets must be either 4 foot by 4 foot for covering legs whilst sitting or 6 foot by 4 foot for beds. I have already started making a blanket and my aim is to have done at least 4 blankets for next year. I will try to remember to update this blog at least once a month to how I am progressing!

Basket Weave Phone Sock

I really like playing with small patterns that can be knitted really quickly.

This is knitted in the round.

4 DP needles size 2.75
50g Patons Australia Smoothie Wool - Colourway 2019

Cast on 36 stitches (12 stitches on each needle)
Row 1 - 5: Knit
Row 6: (YO, K2Tog) Repeat to end
Row 7 - 16: Knit
Row 17 - 19: (K3, P3) Repeat to end
Row 20 - 22: (P3, K3) Repeat to end
Repeat rows 17 - 22 until sock has reached desired length.

Decreasing
Row 1 - (K2Tog, K) Repeat to end
Row 2 - Knit
Row 3 - Same as Row 1

Pull yarn through stiches to finish.
Fold over rows 1 - 6 and sew in to finish

Another Phone Sock Design

I was playing about again and have designed another phone sock. This is knitted in the round.

4 DP needles size 2.75
50g Patons Australia Smoothie Wool - Colourway 2019

Cast on 36 stitches (12 stitches on each needle)
Row 1 - 5: Knit
Row 6: (YO, K2Tog) Repeat to end
Row 7 - 16: Knit
Row 17: (YO, K2Tog) Repeat to end
Row 18 - 22: Knit
Repeat rows 17 - 22 until sock has reached desired length.

Decreasing
Row 1 - (K2Tog, K) Repeat to end
Row 2 - Knit
Row 3 - Same as Row 1

Pull yarn through stiches to finish.
Fold over rows 1 - 6 and sew in to finish

Finally

I have finally finished the blanket that I started for one of my nephews. I am really pleased how it worked out. So am sending that off by the end of this month.

I have started another blanket. A friend of mine saw a pattern she liked so for a surprise I am trying to get it completed, however I have a funny feeling I won't get it finished as I have an assignment to get finished and handed in just after her birthday. So I'll try and juggle both.

Another Year

Its been a bad start already to this year with one of my nephews and one of my brothers in hospital and my husband being really poorly, hopefully he won't go into hospital either.

Anyway, I have started an Aghan blanket as a present for a friend's birthday. I know she likes the pattern as she commented on it when I was thinking of buying the book its in.

My First Pattern

This is my first pattern - a mobile phone cover for my sister-in-law.

Size 3.75mm needles
50g Patons Australia Smoothie Wool - Colourway 2019

Cast on 40 stitches
Row 1: (K2, P2) Repeat to end
Row 2: (K1, P2, K1) Repeat to end
Row 3: (P2, K2) Repeat to end
Row 4: (P1, K2, P1) Repeat to end

Repeat these rows for 40 rows, then cast off.
Sew side and bottom