Warm Snuggly

A matching hat and cowl, knit in the round with bulky yarn.

Materials needed: needles US size 10 (6.0 mm), or size needed to get gauge. Hat can be knit on 16" circulars, switching to double points during the decrease rows. Cowl can be knit on circular needles, 16" or 24", or even 29" for the largest size. Yarn used for the samples was 2 balls of Serenity Chunky by Premier Yarns in Red Ochre. This is a super soft acrylic yarn that has 109 yards per 100 gram ball. Other yarns of similar size that can be substituted include Knitpicks Cadena, Malabrigo Chunky, or Cascade 109 LE Bulky. (Someone suggested to me that using 2 strands of Cascade 220 would also work.) I made the hat in S/M with about 2/3 of a ball and then used the rest of the yarn for a medium size cowl.

Pattern includes hat in 2 sizes, S/M for the average woman or teenager, M/L for men or anyone with a bigger head. Cowl is 3 sizes - small is kind of neckwarmer, medium is more drapey, and large is big enough that you can probably pull it down over your shoulders. (I suggest 3 balls of yarn for the large size.)

PDF file, instant Ravelry download, $2.00

Great Gansey Socks

The Great Gansey is a cuff down, slip stitch heel flap, round toe sock, inspired by the simple but beautiful geometric patterns and tightly knit fabrics of the traditional gansey or fisherman’s sweaters from Britain, Ireland and Scotland. Patterning is created from a combination of knit and purl stitches, which makes it a relatively fast and easy project.

Sizing is included for a range of gauges - guide is given for choosing a size based on 7, 8, or 9 stitches per inch.

Motifs are charted for those who prefer knitting from charts and also translated to text, for those who don’t like charts.

$5.00, instant download of PDF through the Ravelry store:

Gargoyle Dishcloth

I like my gargoyles year round. I probably have half a dozen scattered throughout my house, perched on top of book cases and hutches, where they steadfastly do their job of keeping away evil forces. As it turns out, they are also a source of inspiration.

I like a little bit smaller dishcloth than most you’ll find out there, and the added advantage of that is that dishcloth cotton usually comes in 2 or 2.5 ounce balls, so you can make 2 of them from one ball of yarn!

Pattern has charted design for those that prefer to knit from charts, and text for everybody else. Gauge is not important. For a better looking picture, use the smallest needles you’re comfortable with. Add a spooky or goofy face to yours with scrap yarn.

$2.00, PDF file, instant download from Ravelry.

Paper Lanterns Dishcloths

This trio of dishcloths was inspired by the beautiful shapes and textures of paper lanterns.

I’ve always thought it would be wonderful to knit a bunch in various colors and use them as napkins for a party. They would be really nice rolled up with flatware inside and tied with a place setting card. Invite your guests to keep them as a memento of the party, which gives you an excuse to knit more of them.

PDF file contains the patterns for all 3 lanterns. $4.00

Traci's Crochet Collection 1

Crochet-Collection-1-cover, originally uploaded by TheHomeBody.

4 cute little bath and kitchen items, 1 new dishcloth to crochet. All are made with worsted weight crochet cotton and an H 5.00 mm hook. Includes tips on using nylon and acrylic yarns for making face and pot scrubbers. Also includes tips on making a larger or smaller dishcloth. PDF format. $5.00

Basket Rib Bath Mitt FREE Pattern

bathmitt1, originally uploaded by TheHomeBody.

Here's what you'll need:
A little less than an ounce (45 yards) of worsted weight cotton yarn. This is Sugar n Cream in Plum Pudding.
A set of 4 or 5 size 7 (4.5 mm) double point needles or circular needles long enough for magic loop.
Yarn needle for weaving in the ends.
Optional: crochet hook for making a hanging loop.

Finished size is about 4.5 by 6 inches, big enough to cover the average hand. I use mine with my thumb sticking out to hold on to it.

Here's how to make it:
Cast on 36 stitches, divide stitches evenly on your needles (18-18 for magic loop, 12-12-12 for 3 dpn, 8-8-8-8 for 4 dpn)
be careful not to twist stitches and join for working in the round. You can use a marker to keep track of the beginning of the round or just watch for the hanging tail of yarn from your cast on.

Round 1: Purl all stitches (this is the opening at the top)
Round 2 and 3: Knit all stitches
Round 4 and 5: Knit 2, Purl 2 all the way around
Round 6-33: Repeat rounds 2-5 7 more times
Round 34: Knit all stitches

Divide stitches evenly onto 2 neeldes (18 and 18) Use kitchener stitch to graft the bottom closed or if kitchener gives you the willies, you can use the 3 needle bind off (visiting knittinghelp.com for illustrated instructions on how to do either of these)

If you want to add a hanging loop, you can crochet a chain of 20 stitches and attach it at the corner or even make a bit of icord.

Also, I almost forgot to mention - this is best after machine washing and drying, after it shrinks up a little.

Copyright 2008 Traci Heiner, free for personal use.

Basket Rib Dishcloth - Free Pattern!

The example was knit with Sugar 'n Cream Stripes yarn in Lime Stripes, but any worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn can be used. With one 2 oz ball of yarn and size 6 (4mm) needles you should be able to knit two of these. Example is 7" square. Feel free to use larger or smaller needles to suit your style. Gauge isn't important, but you'll get a larger cloth with larger needles.

Cast on 34 stitches.

Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: K2, P30, K2
Row 3: (K2, P2) 8x, K2
Row 4: K4, (P2, K2) 6x, P2, K4

Repeat rows 1-4 10 more times, for a total of 11 repeats (44 rows).
Row 45: Knit across
Bind off. Weave in ends.

For optional hanging loop, bind off all but the last knit stitch. Slip last stitch onto G/4mm crochet hook. Chain 12, slip stitch to first chain, secure and weave in ends.

©2008 Traci Heiner for THB LLC , free for non-commercial use.

Cat Tracks Dishcloth or Washcloth - Free Pattern!

Blocks of cat paw lace, a stockinette stitch background and a garter stitch border.
Worsted weight cotton yarn, and I used a size 6 (4mm) needle, but whatever your favorite needle is that works with your yarn is fine.

Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit 2 together
K3tog = Knit 3 together
K2togtbl = Knit 2 together through back loops

Cast on 35.
Row 1-5 (Border) : K35
Row 6 (and all even rows 8-44): K4, P27, K4
Row 7: K35
Row 9: K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K20
Row 11: K9, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K19
Row 13: K11, YO, K3tog, YO, K21
Row 15: K35
Row 17: K20, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K10
Row 19: K19, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K9
Row 21: K21, YO, K3tog, YO, K11
Row 23: K35
Row 25: K35
Row 27: K35
Row 29: K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K20
Row 31: K9, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K19
Row 33: K11, YO, K3tog, YO, K21
Row 35: K35
Row 37: K20, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K10
Row 39: K19, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K9
Row 41: K21, YO, K3tog, YO, K11
Row 43: K35
Row 45-49 (Border): K35
Cast off, weave in ends, enjoy!

Copyright 2007 THB LLC, free for non-commercial use. Please do not repost without my permission.

Picture it in orange for Halloween:

Knit Emu Cloth

My Emu Knit Dishcloth pattern. Easy knit and purl stitches.

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Knit Pagoda Cloth

My Pagoda Knit Cloth. Easy knit and purl stitches. Instant PDF download following purchase, no waiting!$2.00