Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign: February 2020

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Road to Success

“The road to success is always under construction.” Arnold Palmer. Seaside, OR is often under construction! This is a good thing because the results are, and will be, amazing.
For now, the major construction is a couple blocks south of the LYS, Seaside Yarn and Fiber. The road is open, but you know the crew will be back with more improvements. The colors in this little Quick Brick Beanie reminded of all the road signs.

Enjoy this post of Quick Brick Beanie.

Quick Brick Beanie

Marilynn Blacketer ‘20

The Quick Brick Beanie works well in wool or a wool blend. The hat is worked as a modification of Brick Stitch (400 knitting stitches, p169) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This may be considered an advanced beginner or intermediate pattern because you'll be working with two colors, just one per round, then slipping stitches. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, making the Quick Brick Beanie a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 16”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 14”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Infant: flat 12”, stretches to 16”circumference; height 7”

Gauge: 5 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: wool or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult: 150 yards/ 2.5oz; Child: 125 yards/ 2 oz; Infant: 90 yards / 1.5oz

Photo: Quick Brick Beanie (size infant) is knitted in Malabrigo Rios; Merino Superwash;

colors: 896 Living Coral, and 618 Liquidambar

Needles: Size US#7, 16”,(16”, 12”) circular needles

Size US#8, 16”(16”, 12”) circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO = cast on k = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together p = purl

S=slip stitch as purl with yarn in back Rnd/s = round/s st/s = stitch/es x=number of times A=color A B=color B

Directions: Directions are written for Adult (child, infant in parentheses) Notes in Italic.

Brim: With US#7 needles, color A, CO 80(70, 60) sts, join to work in the round.
A Rnds 1 – 14,(12, 10): K1, p1

Hat: With US#8 needles,
A Rnds 1, 2: Knit
B Rnd 3: * K9, S1; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 4: * (K1,p1)x4, k1, S1; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 5: * (P1,k1)x4, p1, S1; repeat from * to end
A Rnds 6, 7: Knit
B Rnd 8: K4, S1, * K9, S1; repeat from * to end (last 5sts knit)
B Rnd 9: (P1,k1)x2, S1,* (K1,p1)x4, k1, S1; repeat from * to end (last 5sts(k1,p1)x2,k1)
B Rnd 10: (K1,p1)x2, S1,* (P1,k1)x4, p1, S1; repeat from * to end (last 5sts(p1,k1)x2,p1)

Work Rnds 1-10 to 8”(7”, 6”) from CO ending on Rnd 10.

Crown: Use US#8 double pointed needles as needed.
A Rnd 1: * K2tog, k8; repeat from * to end
A Rnd 2: * K2tog, k7; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 3: * K2tog, k5, S1; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 4: * K2tog, (P1,k1)x2, S1; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 5: * P1, k1,p1, K2tog, S1; repeat from * to end

A Rnd 6: * K2tog, k3; repeat from * to end
A Rnd 7: * K2tog, k2; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 8: * S1, K2tog; repeat from * to end
B Rnd 9: * K2tog; repeat from * to end
Finishing: Cut yarn, pull through, tie off neatly, and weave in tails.

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

Quick Brick Beanie pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Quick Brick Beanie

Celebrating the arrival of a new grandchild with a new pattern! The Quick Brick Beanie works well in wool or a wool blend. The hat is worked as a modification of Brick Stitch (400 knitting stitches, p169) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This may be considered an advanced beginner or intermediate pattern because you'll be working with two colors, just one per round, then slipping stitches. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, making the Quick Brick Beanie a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 16”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 14”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Infant: flat 12”, stretches to 16”circumference; height 7”

Gauge: 5 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: wool or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult: 150 yards/ 2.5oz; Child: 125 yards/ 2 oz; Infant: 90 yards / 1.5oz

Photo: Quick Brick Beanie (size child) is knitted in Malabrigo Rios; Merino Superwash;

colors: 131 Sand Bank, and 5 Aniversario

Needles: Size US#7, 16”,(16”, 12”) circular needles

Size US#8, 16”(16”, 12”) circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO = cast on k = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together p = purl

S=slip stitch as purl with yarn in back Rnd/s = round/s st/s = stitch/es x=number of times A=color A B=color B

Directions: Directions are written for Adult (child, infant in parentheses) Notes in Italic.

Brim: With US#7 needles, color A, CO 80(70, 60) sts, join to work in the round.
A Rnds 1 – 14,(12, 10): K1, p1

Work Rnds 1-10 to 8”(7”, 6”) from CO ending on Rnd 10.

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

Quick Brick Beanie pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Sunday, February 2, 2020

I "Heart" ___ Shawl

Take your inspiration from ___ , select ~800yards/200 grams of fingering yarn and work a heart shaped shawl! Taking inspiration from _souvenir yarn purchased a rainy afternoon while in Bath, ME and our very rainy January 2020__, I have developed the I “Heart” A Stormy Sky Shawl. If the I “Heart” ___ Shawl is knit in a cotton blend, perfect for cool spring and summer evenings. If knit in blended wool, great for the blustery winter. The shawl is worked with 2 increases on both right side edges and 2 center increases, creating a heart shaped shawl with plenty of wingspan. This might be considered an advance beginner pattern because knowledge of stitch and shawl construction are helpful. It takes ~800 yards of yarn, and a few evenings or weekends to complete, making the I “Heart” ___ Shawl a perfect gift or accessory.

Shawl finished size: 26”depth, 80” wingspan

Gauge: 5 stitches & 5 ridges = 1”(garter stitch) to create loose soft fabric.

Materials: Yarn: Cotton or wool blend in fingering weight ~800yards/200grams

Photo: I “Heart”_A Stormy Sky Shawl is knit in two skeins Malabrigo Sock; 440 yards/ 3.5 ounces; Superwash Merino Wool; Color A #416 Indiecita, Color B #806 Impressionist Sky

Needles: Size US#6(4mm), 40”(100m) or 60”(150m) circular needles

Notions: hanging and ring stitch markers, tapestry needle, kitchen/yarn scale

Abbreviations: K/k = knit p= purl k2tog=knit 2 stitches together

k2togbl= knit 2 stitches together through the back loop sts=stitches cm/s=center marker/s sm=slip marker yo=yarn over yo2= drop second yo in the next round

RS=right side WS=wrong side EBO=elastic bind-off

Special Stitches:

Grid Texture: RS Row 1: K1, p1 WS Row 2: in pattern, k1, p1

RS Row 3: Knit WS Row 4: Knit

Eyelet: RS Row “5”: yo, k2tog WS Row “6”: Knit

RS Row “7”: Knit WS Row “8”: Knit

Elastic Bind-Off: Kl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from *

Directions: (Notes in italic.)

Cast On: Hold both needle points together, long tail cast on 11sts, slide one needle point out of the work. (11sts loosely cast on) WS: K5, place cm, k1, place cm, k5. (11sts)

(If working with two 100g coordinating yarns, carry yarn up alternating on the right side.

Color A: rows 1,2, 5,6; Color B: rows 3,4, 7,8)

Set Up: (WS rows: remember to drop the 2^nd yo as needed)

RS Row 1: K2, yo2, k1, yo, knit to cms, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to last 3sts, yo, k1, yo2, k2

WS Row 2: Knit, sm, k1, sm, knit to end (17sts) (RS rows will increase 6 stitches)

Grid Texture: (WS rows: remember to drop the 2^nd yo as needed)

RS Row 1: K2, yo2, k1, yo, * k1,p1; repeat from * to one stitch before cms, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo,

* k1,p1; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k1, yo, k1, yo2, k2

WS Row 2: K2,* k1,p1; repeat from * to one stitch before cms, k1, sm, k1, sm, * k1,p1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3 (Row 2: work [k1, p1] in pattern. Knit center stitch.)

RS Row 3: K2, yo2, k1, yo, knit to cms, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to last 3 sts, yo, k1, yo2, k2

WS Row 4: Knit, sm, k1, sm, knit to end

Repeat grid texture rows 7 times. (RS rows will increase 6 stitches)

Row 4 stitch counts: 29, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101 stitches

Grid Texture & Eyelet: (these row 4 stitch counts: 113, 137, 161, 185, 209, 233, 257, 281 sts)

Work Grid Texture Rows 1-4, then work Eyelet Rows 5-8.

RS Row 5: K2, yo2, k1, yo, k1, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to cms, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, *k2tog, yo; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k1, yo, k1, yo2, k2

WS Row 6: Knit, sm, k1, sm, knit to end (WS rows: remember to drop the 2^nd yo as needed)

RS Row 7: K2, yo2, k1, yo, knit to cms, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to last 3 sts, yo, k1, yo2, k2

WS Row 8: Knit, sm, k1, sm, knit to end

Repeat Grid & Eyelet rows 8 times. (RS rows will increase 6 stitches)

Row 8 stitch counts: 125, 149, 173, 197, 221, 245, 269, 293 stitches

Eyelet: Work Eylet Rows 5-8. (WS rows: remember to drop the 2^nd yo as needed)

Repeat Eyelet rows 9 times. (RS rows will increase 6 stitches)

Row “8” stitch counts: 305, 317, 329, 341, 353, 365, 377, 389, 401 stitches

As yarn allows, repeat Grid Texture, completing a Row 4. (Reserve ~24yards/ 8-10g yarn for EBO)

Row 4 stitch counts: 413, 425, 437, 449, 461, 473, 485 stitches

(As yarn allows, repeat Grid Texture & Eyelet, completing a Row 4 or Row 8.)

Elastic Bind-Off: Kl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from *

Finishing: Tie off, and weave in tails. Finished size: 22” depth, 64”wingspan

Block gently. Blocking size: 26”depth, 80”wingspan

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

I “Heart” ___ Shawl pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Here are photos of the process:

Yarn purchased and wound into two cakes enjoying Halcyon Yarn while in Bath, Maine.

Stormy Sky inspiration! The north coast of Oregon had many days of rain January 2020.

Worked Grid Texture to 101 stitches, and placed a life line.

Worked Grid Texture and Eyelet to 293sts, and time to run a life line.

I worked Grid Texture for the border to 485stitches. I weighed the yarn, just 8grams of Impressionist Sky. I made the decision to work the Elastic Bind-Off. Yes, in the end, 2grams remaining.

Sorry, no photo. It was late evening, and I wanted to block!

Blocked!

We had a break in the weather, modeled photos!

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

I “Heart” ___ Shawl pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com