tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76016967529994695652024-03-13T05:18:11.361-07:00Traci KnitsTheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-8543317446411110302009-12-13T21:35:00.001-08:002009-12-13T21:39:17.843-08:00Spotted Christmas StockingsThis was a free pattern at webs, yarn.com, a couple of weeks ago. Here they are blocking. I used their Berkshire Bulky Yarn, one ball each of forest, oatmeal, colonial, and plum to make two stockings. Nice yarn, pretty stockings, quick project. Not the greatest photo, but you get the idea. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/13/917.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/13/s_917.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-21184505977675693872009-12-06T19:54:00.000-08:002009-12-06T20:11:18.549-08:00Warm Snuggly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SxyAOj2WorI/AAAAAAAAAM8/TWErfZPEr24/s1600-h/HatandCowl4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SxyAOj2WorI/AAAAAAAAAM8/TWErfZPEr24/s200/HatandCowl4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412341839822234290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sxx_9qN-neI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hl9RA4iAjM0/s1600-h/HatandCowl3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sxx_9qN-neI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hl9RA4iAjM0/s200/HatandCowl3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412341549474160098" border="0" /></a><br /><div class="notes markdown"> <p>A matching hat and cowl, knit in the round with bulky yarn.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.)<br /></p><p></p><br />PDF file, instant Ravelry download, $2.00<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/25525"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-22255158353268150882009-11-05T05:59:00.000-08:002009-11-05T06:10:20.235-08:00Mabel Sock Yarn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SvLalDVJMPI/AAAAAAAAAMs/PGoT19iiSP8/s1600-h/Mabel2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SvLalDVJMPI/AAAAAAAAAMs/PGoT19iiSP8/s200/Mabel2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400619233254650098" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a little taste of what I've been up to. I've been dyeing some new sock yarns. I'm calling this Mabel, which is a 100% Washable Merino Wool yarn, with lots of twist. Lots of twist means soft durable socks without nylon, and it's less splitty when you work with it.<br /><br />You can read more about it find it for sale here: <a href="http://traciknits.etsy.com">Traci Knits Etsy Shop</a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-65568708961004110762009-08-17T08:41:00.000-07:002009-08-17T08:46:23.014-07:00Great Gansey Socks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sol6rc6ZKHI/AAAAAAAAAMk/Q5EkptOUTLY/s1600-h/IMGP4022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sol6rc6ZKHI/AAAAAAAAAMk/Q5EkptOUTLY/s200/IMGP4022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370958917530101874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sol6kBuMMKI/AAAAAAAAAMc/sVUb100QqZQ/s1600-h/IMGP4021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sol6kBuMMKI/AAAAAAAAAMc/sVUb100QqZQ/s200/IMGP4021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370958789972078754" border="0" /></a><br /><div class="notes markdown"> <p><br /></p><p>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.</p> <p>Sizing is included for a range of gauges - guide is given for choosing a size based on 7, 8, or 9 stitches per inch.</p> <p>Motifs are charted for those who prefer knitting from charts and also translated to text, for those who don’t like charts.</p><p>$5.00, instant download of PDF through the Ravelry store:</p><p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/20920"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p></div>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-90565620164110083682009-08-13T17:06:00.000-07:002009-08-17T08:46:46.850-07:00Gargoyle Dishcloth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SoSq_ZAguZI/AAAAAAAAAMU/iqiMrAkPq9Q/s1600-h/IMGP4032.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SoSq_ZAguZI/AAAAAAAAAMU/iqiMrAkPq9Q/s320/IMGP4032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369604661753985426" border="0" /></a><br /><div class="notes markdown"> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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.<br /></p><p>$2.00, PDF file, instant download from Ravelry.<br /></p> </div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/20770"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-76717146919707337202009-03-13T09:34:00.000-07:002009-03-13T10:29:58.825-07:00I bought some really pretty hand dyed Blue faced Leicester roving (which I believe was actually top, most folks just call it all roving, but that's a subject for another post) from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6429567">Hampton Artistic Yarns</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> in a color called Boyfriend. I don't know what drew me to this color. Smooth transaction, by the way, I'd do it again. I don't remember if I've spun bfl before, if I did it was a long time ago.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqMti1tNOI/AAAAAAAAALQ/7RFvySsWH_I/s1600-h/IMGP3259.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqMti1tNOI/AAAAAAAAALQ/7RFvySsWH_I/s320/IMGP3259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312713424510989538" border="0" /></a><br />I was in the mood for a little color experiment and there are a few ways to approach a delectable bit of top. First off, I like to play with the fiber a little bit. I run it through my hands, give it a few gentle tugs to get a feel for how it will draft, gently pull it open and loosen it up a bit. I think this is especially important for hand dyed tops or rovings, because I like to make sure I'm not going to have any sticky parts when I start spinning. At the same time, I think about how I want the colors to appear. I decided to do this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqQ-FSK51I/AAAAAAAAALY/9hrnikkcv7c/s1600-h/IMGP3258.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqQ-FSK51I/AAAAAAAAALY/9hrnikkcv7c/s320/IMGP3258.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312718106681599826" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted lots of repeating color changes, so I split it apart in long thin strips and rolled it into loose balls, doing a little more predrafting as I went.<br /><br />I spun half of it on one bobbin and the other half on another, in 2 different thicknesses.<br />I let them rest for the day then wound them into balls on my ball winder so I could ply each bobbin of singles back on itself. What I ended up with was different looking yarns of equal weight.<br /><br />This one is around 81 yds, 10 wpi, which puts it in the DK neighborhood:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqT55bnyRI/AAAAAAAAALg/mIaUSrBuqxM/s1600-h/boyfriend-dk1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqT55bnyRI/AAAAAAAAALg/mIaUSrBuqxM/s320/boyfriend-dk1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312721333315422482" border="0" /></a>And here's the 42 yd, 7 wpi bulky version:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqUcwabPDI/AAAAAAAAALo/06vJcsCnAVM/s1600-h/IMGP3264.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SbqUcwabPDI/AAAAAAAAALo/06vJcsCnAVM/s320/IMGP3264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312721932189908018" border="0" /></a>Of course, I like them both. The finer you spin it, the more the colors gather together and lose their individual definition. The yellows stand out more in the bulky one.TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-64543972525461370402009-03-04T09:32:00.000-08:002009-03-04T09:45:13.496-08:00Paper Lanterns Dishcloths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa698hlksPI/AAAAAAAAALI/adeQooz3_m8/s1600-h/IMGP3193.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa698hlksPI/AAAAAAAAALI/adeQooz3_m8/s200/IMGP3193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309389858222158066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa694NLN8XI/AAAAAAAAALA/Uj1yxw5g4CI/s1600-h/IMGP3192.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa694NLN8XI/AAAAAAAAALA/Uj1yxw5g4CI/s200/IMGP3192.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309389784023429490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa69xxJ9PqI/AAAAAAAAAK4/4kJ2jX55eNE/s1600-h/IMGP3191.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Sa69xxJ9PqI/AAAAAAAAAK4/4kJ2jX55eNE/s200/IMGP3191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309389673422732962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="notes markdown"> <p>This trio of dishcloths was inspired by the beautiful shapes and textures of paper lanterns.</p> <p>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.</p> </div><br />PDF file contains the patterns for all 3 lanterns. $4.00<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/14527"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-3905277328025993732009-02-26T17:16:00.001-08:002009-02-26T17:22:23.643-08:00Traci's Crochet Collection 1<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/3312199847/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3312199847_d3638b7977.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/3312199847/">Crochet-Collection-1-cover</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/thehomebody/">TheHomeBody</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> 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</p><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/14335"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-27660627639947499322009-02-24T16:16:00.000-08:002009-02-24T16:36:16.883-08:00Thick and Quick Cabled Neckwarmer<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SaSOF-NukMI/AAAAAAAAAKo/cjxIyQHXZps/s1600-h/Neckwarmer-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SaSOF-NukMI/AAAAAAAAAKo/cjxIyQHXZps/s200/Neckwarmer-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306522494200352962" border="0" /></a>You'll need one ball of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick, size 13 needles, 3 big buttons and a cable needle to make this very stylin' neckwarmer/cowl. Stuff you need to know: Knit, Purl, Cast On, Bind Off, Knit 1 Front & Back, Knit 2 Together, yarn over. Simple cables, easy repeats, quick results. Pattern is delivered in PDF format. $2.00<br><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/14260"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a><br /><br /><br /></div>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-35236027429473019752009-02-16T17:59:00.000-08:002009-02-24T16:51:43.648-08:00The Chelsi Scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SZoZCz-dmgI/AAAAAAAAAKg/EJ8EeFwegEc/s1600-h/PScarf-Fig7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SZoZCz-dmgI/AAAAAAAAAKg/EJ8EeFwegEc/s200/PScarf-Fig7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303579047284808194" border="0" /></a><br />Big hook + chunky yarn = fast and easy lacy crocheted scarf. Get out your K hook and a couple balls of Bernat Softee Chunky, an inexpensive yarn that's easy to find. Good for beginners, great for last minute gifts. PDF format. $2 at the Ravelry Store.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/13880"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-74574335872666841112009-01-28T12:48:00.000-08:002009-08-13T17:21:52.619-07:0045 RPM Adapter Dishcloth/Washcloth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SYDG2EYRwzI/AAAAAAAAAKY/llOrFiDNF8M/s1600-h/knit-cloth-45-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SYDG2EYRwzI/AAAAAAAAAKY/llOrFiDNF8M/s200/knit-cloth-45-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296451793978508082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This is a knitting pattern for a dishcloth or washcloth featuring the design of a 45 RPM Adapter. Easy knit and purl stitches, every row written out with choice of 2 borders. No charts included. Uses worsted weight cotton yarn and your choice of knitting needles. Gauge not critical. PDF format, instant download by way of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravelry</a>. $2.00.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/13102"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-29853029444569566032008-09-08T07:04:00.000-07:002008-09-08T07:11:39.019-07:00Falling Leaves Scarf FREE Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SMUxM8lIqyI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/fgUS9kDh4ek/s1600-h/IMGP2584.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 256px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SMUxM8lIqyI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/fgUS9kDh4ek/s200/IMGP2584.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243651439632886562" border="0" /></a>Yarn - One skein of my hand painted superwash merino DK yarn, 246 yards per 100 grams, I only had a few yards left when I was done. You can subsitute one of the heavier DK yarns out there or even one of the lighter worsteds.<br /><br />Needle - US 8 (5.0 mm)<br /><br />Cast on 32<br />Pattern is a multiple of 10 stitches +6 and 3 bordering stitches on each side. To make a wider scarf, increase the number of cast on stitches by 10 and work 3 repeats for the stitches in brackets [].<br /><br />Border: Knit 2 rows before beginning leaf pattern.<br /><br />1. k4, yo,<br />[k3, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo]2x,<br />k3, slip 1, k1, psso, k3<br /><br />2. (and all even rows)<br />k3, p26, k3<br /><br />3. k5, yo,<br />[k2, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k3, yo]2x,<br />k2, slip 1, k1, psso, k3<br /><br />5. k6, yo,<br />[k1, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k5, yo]2x,<br />k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k3<br /><br />7. k7, yo.<br />[slip 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k7, yo]2x,<br />slip 1, k1, psso, k3<br /><br />9. k3, slip 1, k1, psso, k3, yo,<br />[k1, yo, k3, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo]2x,<br />k4<br /><br />11. k3, slip 1, k1, psso, k2, yo, k1,<br />[k2, yo, k2, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k1]2x,<br />k4<br /><br />13. k3, slip 1, k1, psso, k1, yo, k2<br />[k3, yo, k1, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k2]2x,<br />k4<br /><br />15. k3, slip 1, k1, psso, yo, k3,<br />[k4, yo, slip 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3]2x<br />k4<br /><br />16. knit<br /><br />Repeat rows 1-16 16 more times, for a total of 17 repeats or until you get close to the end of your yarn.<br />Knit 2 rows. Bind off. Block. (I suggest completely wetting it and then shaping it flat on a large beach towel and leaving it to dry.) The edges have a tendency to curl so it needs blocking, but I think it's still a pretty scarf and someone else might still enjoy knitting it, so here it is. Finished size after blocking is 7" x 57".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SMUxab_ylRI/AAAAAAAAAHY/qLMSMLWxnLM/s1600-h/IMGP2583.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 217px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SMUxab_ylRI/AAAAAAAAAHY/qLMSMLWxnLM/s200/IMGP2583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243651671404483858" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-79818328551709719922008-07-14T16:53:00.001-07:002008-07-22T15:43:55.717-07:00Basket Rib Bath Mitt FREE Pattern<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/2669599786/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 356px; height: 268px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2669599786_d6946a3972.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/2669599786/">bathmitt1</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/thehomebody/">TheHomeBody</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Here's what you'll need:<br />A little less than an ounce (45 yards) of worsted weight cotton yarn. This is Sugar n Cream in Plum Pudding.<br />A set of 4 or 5 size 7 (4.5 mm) double point needles or circular needles long enough for magic loop.<br />Yarn needle for weaving in the ends.<br />Optional: crochet hook for making a hanging loop.<br /></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">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.</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">Here's how to make it:<br />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)<br />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.<br /><br />Round 1: Purl all stitches (this is the opening at the top)<br />Round 2 and 3: Knit all stitches<br />Round 4 and 5: Knit 2, Purl 2 all the way around<br />Round 6-33: Repeat rounds 2-5 7 more times<br />Round 34: Knit all stitches<br /><br />Divide stitches evenly onto 2 neeldes (18 and 18) Use <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips?searched=grafting&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1">kitchener stitch</a> to graft the bottom closed or if kitchener gives you the willies, you can use the <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off?searched=needle+bind&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1+ajaxSearch_highlight2">3 needle bind off</a> (visiting knittinghelp.com for illustrated instructions on how to do either of these)<br /></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">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.</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">Also, I almost forgot to mention - this is best after machine washing and drying, after it shrinks up a little.<br /></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">Copyright 2008 Traci Heiner, free for personal use.<br /></p>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-31472556596366711312008-07-04T17:51:00.001-07:002008-07-04T18:50:00.172-07:00Aloo Scrubber FREE Pattern Crochet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7P7QzvewI/AAAAAAAAAGw/C39Qlts0rGM/s1600-h/IMGP2484.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7P7QzvewI/AAAAAAAAAGw/C39Qlts0rGM/s200/IMGP2484.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219337635200203522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7F0zZ_q4I/AAAAAAAAAGY/qCkodtH5i_4/s1600-h/IMGP2484.JPG"> </a>I made this with <a href="http://www.patternworks.com/productdetail/838.htm">Aloo yarn I got at Patternworks</a>. It'a a fiber from the Himalayan Nettle plant. If you don't have any aloo in your stash, try it with a thin hemp or linen yarn. I've been using this as a body scrubber, but I also use this pattern to make dish scrubbers with a single strand of worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn.<br /><br />You will need: Crochet Hook Size G (4mm) , about 15 grams of Aloo and a tapestry needle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7F-ioaL3I/AAAAAAAAAGg/kM-ECHcwp4o/s1600-h/IMGP2485.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7F-ioaL3I/AAAAAAAAAGg/kM-ECHcwp4o/s200/IMGP2485.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219326696407838578" border="0" /></a><br />Pattern is worked with 2 strands held together.<br />Begin with a slip knot or other method that allows you to tighten and close the starting hole.<br /><br />Round 1: Chain 3 into beginning loop (counts as first dc).<br />Dc 15 times more into beginning loop, slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3. (16 stitches). Now is a good time to pull on the tail and close the hole.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7GPk6kWfI/AAAAAAAAAGo/jb3oZuJOuIM/s1600-h/IMGP2486.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SG7GPk6kWfI/AAAAAAAAAGo/jb3oZuJOuIM/s200/IMGP2486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219326989078649330" border="0" /></a>Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), dc into same stitch, 2 dc into each stitch around. Slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3 (32 stitches).<br /><br />Round 3: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2dc in next stitch, *1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch*. Repeat between *s, slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3 (48 stitches).<br /><br />Round 4: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch. Slip stitch to beginning chain (48 stitches).<br /><br />Round 5: Chain 3, dc 2 together over next 2 stitches, *dc in next stitch, dc 2 together over next 2 stitches* Repeat between *s to end, slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3. (32 stitches).<br /><br />Round 6: Chain 2, dc in next stitch, *dc 2 together over next 2 stitches*. Repeat between *s to end, slip stitch to top of first dc. (16 stitches).<br /><br />Round 7: Repeat round 6. (8 stitches).<br /><br />Cut yarn, leaving a little tail for sewing. With tapestry needle, run thread through the tops of the last 8 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. I like to tie the beginning and ending tails together through the center hole in back. See the second photo. Weave in ends and snip. Let me know if I've made any big errors in my instructions, I'm not used to writing crochet patterns. For instructions on how to dc 2 together, see this <a href="http://www.crochetkitten.com/tutorials/decdc.html">link, it has photos and everything</a>.TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-52470415461544463952008-05-29T17:09:00.000-07:002009-02-26T19:29:31.704-08:00Basket Rib Hand Towel - FREE Pattern<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9GbcbfI2I/AAAAAAAAAFg/HOrSjBVbb08/s1600-h/br-towel-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9GbcbfI2I/AAAAAAAAAFg/HOrSjBVbb08/s200/br-towel-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205957131565474658" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9GSsbfI1I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-XbSkKrhrhs/s1600-h/br-towel-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9GSsbfI1I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-XbSkKrhrhs/s200/br-towel-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205956981241619282" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>This is my Basket Rib Hand Towel. I used one skein of <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/CotLin+Yarn_YD5420162.html">Knit Picks Cotlin </a>in Nightfall and US Size 5 needles (3.75 mm) for a 9" x 14" hand towel. That's bigger than a fingertip towel and smaller than the hand towels you're probably used to, but it is a nice size. Cotlin is a cotton and linen blend yarn in a DK weight, and I just love it. I toss mine in the washing machine with the other towels and then hang or lay flat to dry, so I haven't noticed any shrinkage. Even knitters on a pretty tight budget can afford a few skeins of cotlin and everybody should have hand knit towels. I'm currently working on a whole stack, in different colors.<br /><br />Here's the pattern:<br />Cast on 50 stitches<br />Row 1: Knit across<br />Row 2: K2, Purl to last 2 stitches, K2<br />Row 3: (K2, P2) across to last 2 stitches, K2<br />Row 4: K4, (P2, K2) across to last 2 stitches, K2<br />Repeat rows 1-4 25 times more, for a total of 26 pattern repeats (104 rows).<br />Row 105: Knit<br />Bind off in Knit.<br /><br />Tips: For an 11" x 17" hand towel, cast on 58 stitches and work 30 pattern repeats. You'll need about 1.25 skeins. You can also increase the width by casting on more stitches, the pattern works for any multiple of 4+2. (That's 6, 10...18, 22...62, 66 and so one.) I also think this would be nice done in worsted weight cotton and a size 7 needle. If you give that a try, let me know because I haven't tried it <span style="font-weight: bold;">yet</span>!<br /><br />A couple more photos:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9R_8bfI4I/AAAAAAAAAFw/uFLH_gUunxM/s1600-h/br-towel-4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9R_8bfI4I/AAAAAAAAAFw/uFLH_gUunxM/s200/br-towel-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205969853258605442" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9R6cbfI3I/AAAAAAAAAFo/I4ei4iGZztg/s1600-h/br-towel-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SD9R6cbfI3I/AAAAAAAAAFo/I4ei4iGZztg/s200/br-towel-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205969758769324914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And here it is in worsted weight cotton, with a size US 6 (4mm) needle:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SEmwCN9ObzI/AAAAAAAAAF4/UIK744CFKpA/s1600-h/br-towel-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SEmwCN9ObzI/AAAAAAAAAF4/UIK744CFKpA/s200/br-towel-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208887996183375666" border="0" /></a>This is Lily's Sugar and Cream in Blueberry Twist. Allow yourself 3 ounces or 150 yards of cotton yarn.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/badges/redirect?p=basket-rib-hand-towel"><img src="http://api.ravelry.com/badges/projects?p=basket-rib-hand-towel&t=.gif" style="border: medium none ;" /></a><br />Now available as a PDF download on Ravelry!TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-41156699838777175402008-04-24T18:35:00.000-07:002008-04-25T04:39:14.253-07:00Feather and Fan Scarf FREE Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SBHBsrWXt1I/AAAAAAAAAEc/7NDROPah4H0/s1600-h/fnf-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SBHBsrWXt1I/AAAAAAAAAEc/7NDROPah4H0/s400/fnf-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193144818629850962" border="0" /></a><br />There are many variations of this scarf on the internet, this is how I did mine.<br /><br />Approximately 300 yards of worsted weight yarn. I used 3 skeins of Bernat Cashmere Natural Blends in Rain, which is a very pale blue, for a scarf that measures about 7" wide and 54" long.<br />Size US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.<br /><br />Cast on 40 stitches.<br /><br />Row 1: Knit across.<br />Row 2: Knit across.<br />Row 3: Knit 2, Purl to last 2 stitches, Knit 2<br />Row 4: Knit 2, (Knit 2 together) 3 times, (Yarn Over, Knit 1) 6 times, (Knit 2 together) 6 times, (Yarn Over, Knit 1) 6 times, (Knit 2 together) 3 times, Knit 2<br /><br />Repeat rows 1-4 until you reach desired length or you're almost out of yarn. Repeat rows 1 and 2, then bind off. Weave in ends and show it off!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SBHCprWXt2I/AAAAAAAAAEk/lt7xP-T07Xo/s1600-h/fnf-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/SBHCprWXt2I/AAAAAAAAAEk/lt7xP-T07Xo/s320/fnf-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193145866601871202" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-80627781256102623452008-02-18T15:26:00.001-08:002009-08-13T17:29:58.782-07:00Thor's Hammer Dishcloth Pattern<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7oUpouf-WI/AAAAAAAAAEU/N0bO2scC0HQ/s1600-h/Thor-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7oUpouf-WI/AAAAAAAAAEU/N0bO2scC0HQ/s200/Thor-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168466227900709218" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7oUTouf-VI/AAAAAAAAAEM/93ZwMvCyTSM/s1600-h/Thor-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7oUTouf-VI/AAAAAAAAAEM/93ZwMvCyTSM/s200/Thor-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168465849943587154" border="0" /></a><p class="flickr-yourcomment"> This is the hammer of the thunder god, Thor! Known as Mjolnir, you can read more about the symbolism on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mjolnir">wikipedia</a>. This pattern comes with 2 versions included, one simple garter stitch version and another simple reverse stockinette. Still only $2.00<br /><br /><a href="http://payloadz.com/go?id=398809" target="paypal"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/9493"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></a></p>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-53112007821549497912008-02-18T15:07:00.001-08:002009-08-13T17:26:42.569-07:00Knit Kimono Dishcloth Pattern<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/2275531864/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 367px; height: 242px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2275531864_7f8633f7d3.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehomebody/2275531864/"><br /></a></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Haven't worked up the nerve to knit one of <a href="http://www.interweave.com/knit/books/KnitKimono/">Vicky Squares Kimonos</a>? Neither have I! Start with this, to help get you in the mood for the real thing. Pattern is in PDF format. Instant download by way of Ravelry. $1.75</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment"><br /></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/9491"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment"><a href="http://payloadz.com/go?id=398803" target="paypal"><br /></a></p>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-86495361342824164992008-02-12T19:04:00.000-08:002009-08-13T17:06:32.134-07:00Cuppa Cheer Dishcloth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7Jfe4uf-UI/AAAAAAAAADk/W3B22mZ23H0/s1600-h/cuppacheer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 285px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R7Jfe4uf-UI/AAAAAAAAADk/W3B22mZ23H0/s200/cuppacheer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166296706775513410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Imagine your favorite fragrant beverage knitted into a dishcloth. Whether you like coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate, or something even more exotic, this is sure to please. Calorie free.<br /><br />Easy knit and purl stitches. Instant PDF download after purchase. $2.00<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/9495"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-23809252636630528912008-01-23T11:29:00.000-08:002008-01-23T11:38:12.385-08:00Trinity Heart Dishcloth - FREE Pattern!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R5eXSmyfqZI/AAAAAAAAADc/gCQYOVU4u9Q/s1600-h/Heart2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 153px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R5eXSmyfqZI/AAAAAAAAADc/gCQYOVU4u9Q/s320/Heart2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158758244081969554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R5eXJWyfqYI/AAAAAAAAADU/OsYd53PdSu0/s1600-h/Heart1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R5eXJWyfqYI/AAAAAAAAADU/OsYd53PdSu0/s200/Heart1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158758085168179586" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><br />As usual, grab your favorite cotton yarn (worsted weight) and your favorite knitting needles (US 5-7) and cast on for this trinity of hearts dishcloth or washcloth, whatever you want to use it for. The three nested hearts can symbolize whatever you - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow or The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit or the Dad, Mom, and new Baby. For the example, I used Peaches and Cream yarn in Red and size 6 needles.<br /><br />CAST ON 35<br />ROW 1-5: K35<br />ROW 6: K3, P29, K3<br />ROW 7: K17, P1, K17<br />ROW 8: K3, P13, K3, P13, K3<br />ROW 9: K16, P3, K16<br />ROW 10: K3, P12, K5, P12, K3<br />ROW 11: K15, P2, K1, P2, K15<br />ROW 12: K3, P11, K3, P1, K3, P11, K3<br />ROW 13: K13, P3, K3, P3, K13<br />ROW 14: K3, P10, K3, P3, K3, P10, K3<br />ROW 15: K12, P3, K2, P1, K2, P3, K12<br />ROW 16: K3, P9, K3, P2, K1, P2, K3, P9, K3<br />ROW 17: K11, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K11<br />ROW 18: K3, P8, K3, P2, K3, P2, K3, P8, K3<br />ROW 19: K10, P3, K2, P5, K2, P3, K10<br />ROW 20: K3, P6, K3, P3, K5, P3, K3, P6, K3<br />ROW 21: K9, P3, K2, P7, K2, P3, K9<br />ROW 22: K3, P5, K3, P3, K7, P3, K3, P5, K3<br />ROW 23: K8, P3, K2, P9, K2, P3, K8<br />ROW 24: K3, P4, K3, P3, K9, P3, K3, P4, K3<br />ROW 25: K7, P3, K2, P11, K2, P3, K7<br />ROW 26: K3, P3, K3, P3, K11, P3, K3, P3, K3<br />ROW 27: K6, P3, K2, P13, K2, P3, K6<br />ROW 28: K3, P2, K3, P3, K6, P1, K6, P3, K3, P2, K3<br />ROW 29: K5, P3, K2, P6, K3, P6, K2, P3, K5<br />ROW 30: K3, P1, K3, P3, K6, P3, K6, P3, K3, P1, K3<br />ROW 31: K4, P3, K2, P6, K2, P1, K2, P6, K2, P3, K4<br />ROW 32: K6, P2, K6, P3, K1, P3, K6, P2, K6<br />ROW 33: K3, P3, K2, P6, K2, P3, K2, P6, K2, P3, K3<br />ROW 34: K6, P2, K5, P2, K5, P2, K5, P2, K6<br />ROW 35: K3, P3, K2, P5, K2, P5, K2, P5, K2, P3, K3<br />ROW 36: K7, P2, K2, P3, K3, P1, K3, P3, K2, P2, K7<br />ROW 37: K4, P3, K3, P1, K3, P3, K1, P3, K3, P1, K3, P3, K4<br />ROW 38: K3, P1, K4, P5, K3, P3, K3, P5, K4, P1, K3<br />ROW 39: K5, P3, K5, P3, K3, P3, K5, P3, K5<br />ROW 40: K3, P2, K10, P5, K10, P2, K3<br />ROW 41: K6, P8, K7, P8, K6<br />ROW 42: K3, P3, K8, P7, K8, P3, K3<br />ROW 43: K7, P6, K9, P6, K7<br />ROW 44: K3, P29, K3<br />ROW 45-49: K35<br />BIND OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS<br /><br /><br /></span>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-69672179803864683822008-01-01T11:45:00.001-08:002008-01-01T12:09:19.379-08:00Basket Rib Dishcloth - Free Pattern!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R3qYiYo9gDI/AAAAAAAAADM/fvbCqqmdkBc/s1600-h/knit-cloth-basketrib.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/R3qYiYo9gDI/AAAAAAAAADM/fvbCqqmdkBc/s320/knit-cloth-basketrib.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150596840348811314" border="0" /></a>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.<br /><br />Cast on 34 stitches.<br /><br />Row 1: Knit across<br />Row 2: K2, P30, K2<br />Row 3: (K2, P2) 8x, K2<br />Row 4: K4, (P2, K2) 6x, P2, K4<br /><br />Repeat rows 1-4 10 more times, for a total of 11 repeats (44 rows).<br />Row 45: Knit across<br />Bind off. Weave in ends.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />©2008 Traci Heiner for THB LLC , free for non-commercial use.TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-57839733148675108092007-09-29T08:35:00.000-07:002008-01-01T12:07:08.284-08:00Cat Tracks Dishcloth or Washcloth - Free Pattern!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rv7exRvHI4I/AAAAAAAAAC8/_ljc8RU-tj8/s1600-h/cat+tracks+cloth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 218px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rv7exRvHI4I/AAAAAAAAAC8/_ljc8RU-tj8/s320/cat+tracks+cloth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115771164895421314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Blocks of cat paw lace, a stockinette stitch background and a garter stitch border.<br />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.<br /><br />Abbreviations:<br />K = Knit<br />P = Purl<br />K2tog = Knit 2 together<br />K3tog = Knit 3 together<br />K2togtbl = Knit 2 together through back loops<br /><br />Cast on 35.<br />Row 1-5 (Border) : K35<br />Row 6 (and all even rows 8-44): K4, P27, K4<br />Row 7: K35<br />Row 9: K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K20<br />Row 11: K9, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K19<br />Row 13: K11, YO, K3tog, YO, K21<br />Row 15: K35<br />Row 17: K20, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K10<br />Row 19: K19, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K9<br />Row 21: K21, YO, K3tog, YO, K11<br />Row 23: K35<br />Row 25: K35<br />Row 27: K35<br />Row 29: K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K20<br />Row 31: K9, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K19<br />Row 33: K11, YO, K3tog, YO, K21<br />Row 35: K35<br />Row 37: K20, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2togtbl, K10<br />Row 39: K19, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, K2togtbl, K9<br />Row 41: K21, YO, K3tog, YO, K11<br />Row 43: K35<br />Row 45-49 (Border): K35<br />Cast off, weave in ends, enjoy!<br /><br />Copyright 2007 THB LLC, free for non-commercial use. Please do not repost without my permission.<br /><br />Picture it in orange for Halloween:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rv7fghvHI5I/AAAAAAAAADE/cFN9L37t93k/s1600-h/cat+paw+orange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rv7fghvHI5I/AAAAAAAAADE/cFN9L37t93k/s320/cat+paw+orange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115771976644240274" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-51885017870079882602007-09-12T15:49:00.000-07:002009-08-13T17:24:42.267-07:00Knit Emu Cloth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/RuhtOEsskUI/AAAAAAAAACE/Ol9q9TtL4zg/s1600-h/IMGP1426.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/RuhtOEsskUI/AAAAAAAAACE/Ol9q9TtL4zg/s200/IMGP1426.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109453865798635842" border="0" /></a><br />My Emu Knit Dishcloth pattern. Easy knit and purl stitches.<br /><br />Instant PDF download by way of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravelry</a>. $1.75<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/9496"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601696752999469565.post-46724650602157386322007-09-05T19:12:00.001-07:002009-08-13T17:28:02.352-07:00Knit Pagoda Cloth<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rt9izXcfL8I/AAAAAAAAABw/19Cp04pojPo/s1600-h/knit-pagoda.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106909137067782082" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yC0w1j9-XT0/Rt9izXcfL8I/AAAAAAAAABw/19Cp04pojPo/s200/knit-pagoda.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p>My Pagoda Knit Cloth. Easy knit and purl stitches. <span style="font-style: italic;">Instant PDF download following purchase, no waiting!</span>$2.00</p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/traci-heiner-designs/9490"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=79309"><b><br /></b></a>TheHomeBodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393034753063958136noreply@blogger.com