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Sandstone scarf knitting pattern

Mirella — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:25:55 +0000

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Pattern overview

The Sandstone Scarf is a fun color block scarf knit with garter stitch. The chain selvedge creates a neat decorative edge.

The scarf is worked flat and is decorated with fringe.

The design features a combination of 3 different colors – beige, pink and yellow. It’s a perfect fall and winter accessory.

This scarf knitting pattern is great for newer knitters. It uses a basic stitch, and super chunky yarn and large needles make it such a quick knit.

You will find the knitting instructions below.

Gauge: 11 stitches x 11 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″) in garter stitch after blocking.

Finished size: 25cm (9 ^3/4″) wide and 160cm (63″) long (without the fringe).

If you want a narrower/wider scarf simply cast on fewer/more stitches.

If you want a shorter/longer scarf, simply knit fewer/more rows.

Be sure to check out my other scarf knitting patterns.

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Supplies

To knit this scarf you will need the following supplies:

Yarn: ~230g (8.2 oz) super bulky weight yarn (category #6). I used Drops Wish in the colors beige (05), mauve (15), and curry (12), 2 balls of each. It’s enough to knit the scarf and make fringe. The yarn is a blend of 50% alpaca, 33% cotton, 17% wool. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:

WE ARE KNITTERS The Squishy Yarn

Needles: 9mm (US13) knitting needles.
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Crochet hook (to add fringe)

ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

Sl – slip st purlwise with yarn in front

Rs – right side

Ws – wrong side

* * – repeat from * to * until the end of the row or the stated amount of times

SANDSTONE SCARF KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO on 27 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Scarf

The scarf is knit with garter stitch. The first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise with yarn in front to create a neat edge.

If you don’t want to make a decorative edge, you can simply knit the first stitch.

Change color every 30 rows, there are a total of six color block sections. To switch colors, simply cut the working yarn leaving at least a 10cm (4″) long tail and start the next row with the new yarn.

Row 1: Sl1, K to end.

Repeat row 1 until you have worked all six sections.

Bind off

Bind off sts purlwise.

Step 1: Purl 2 sts, bring the first st over the second one.

Step 2: Purl the next st, bring the first st over the second one.

Repeat step 2 until you have 1 stitch left, cut the yarn leaving a 10cm /4″ tail. Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.

You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.

Fringe

Cut 14 pieces of yarn in the first color you used and 14 pieces in the last color used, 30cm(12″) long each. Fringe is added into every other stitch along the cast-on and bind-off ends of the scarf.

Step 1: Insert a crochet hook under both legs of a stitch, from the back (wrong side) to the front (right side).

Step 2: Fold a strand in half and pull through the stitch to create a loop.

Step 3: Pull two ends through the loop and pull to tighten.

Repeat the steps to add the fringe to both edges of the scarf.

When you are done, trim the strands to even them out.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.

I always advise wet blocking the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, making them look smoother and neater.

Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel, and roll it up to remove moisture.

Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.

I hope you enjoyed this scarf knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.

Quartz Headband knitting pattern

Mirella — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:57:11 +0000

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Headband overview

The Quartz headband is a fun and quick knitting project. This headband is knitted with super chunky yarn and it works up really fast.

The simple design uses knit and purl stitches, and there is a cable twist mid-front.

The headband is knitted flat and seamed afterwards.

Measurements: To fit women’s medium (54-56 cm/ 21 ^3/4– 22″).

If you are knitting for a smaller/bigger circumference just knit fewer/ more rows before and after the twist.

Gauge: 15 stitches x 22 rows = 10x10cm (4×4″ ) in garter stitch after blocking.

Finished measurements: 12 cm (4^3/4″) wide and 24.5cm (9.6″) long.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out my other headband knitting patterns.

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Supplies

To knit this headband you will need the following supplies:

Yarn: ~50g (1.75 oz) super bulky weight yarn (category #6). I used Alpachino Merino from Wool and the Gang in the color rocksalt red. It’s an alpaca merino blend. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:

- TAHKI YARNS Superwash Merino Bulky
- THE FIBRE CO. Tundra
- BERROCO Ultra Alpaca Chunky

Needles: 6.5mm (US10.5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain the gauge.
Cable needle. If you don’t have a cable needle, you can substitute it with a double-pointed needle or a large enough safety pin.
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip st purlwise with yarn in front

C16B – Put 8 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the remaining 8 stitches, then knit the 8 stitches from the cable needle.

WS – wrong side

RS – right side

THE QUARTZ HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO on 16 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Headband

Setup-row (WS): Sl1, K2, P2, K6, P2, K3.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, K to end.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, K2, P2, K6, P2, K3.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 25 cm (9.85″).

Cable twist

The twist is simply one right-leaning cable:

Row 1 (RS): C16B.

Place the first 8 sts on the cable needle without knitting them. Hold the needle to the back of your work.

Knit the remaining 8 sts. Then knit the 8 sts from the cable needle.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, K2, P2, K6, P2, K3.

Headband

Continue working in the established pattern until the piece measures approximately 50cm (19.5″).

Finish with row 2.

Bind off

Bind off sts knitwise.

Step 1: Knit 2, bring the first st over the second one.

Step 2: Knit the next st, bring the first st over the second one.

Repeat step 2 until you have 1 stitch left, cut the yarn leaving a 30-40cm / 12″ – 16” tail to seam the headband. Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.

You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.

Finishing

Sew the headband using the mattress stitch or the one you prefer. Weave in all loose ends.

I always advise wet blocking the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, makes them look smoother and neater.

Lay the item on a clean and dry towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.

I hope you enjoyed this headband knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.

Grain Cowl knitting pattern

Mirella — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:53:32 +0000

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Cowl overview

The Grain Cowl will keep your neck warm.

This cowl is a quick knitting project in super chunky yarn. The cowl features a simple slip stitch pattern that is a two-row repeat, which makes it really easy to modify the height of the neck warmer.

The cowl is worked from the bottom up in the round seamlessly.

This cowl will look great with a matching headband – Grain Headband knitting pattern.

Finished size after blocking:

Circumference: approximately 54cm (21 ^1/4“)
Height: approximately 25cm (9 ^3/4“)

Gauge: 15 stitches x 20 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in pattern.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out my other cowl knitting patterns.

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Supplies

To knit this cowl you will need the following supplies:

Yarn: ~ 105 g (3.7 oz) super bulky weight yarn (category #6). I used Lana Grossa Mille 2 in the color Camel (053). It’s a 50% wool and 50% acrylic yarn, that’s soft and machine washable. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are other yarn options:

Needles: 6mm (US10) 40cm (16”) circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. You can also use circular needles with a longer cord if you prefer the magic loop method or a set of double-pointed needles.
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

Sl1 – slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back

* * – Repeat from * to * until the end of the row

THE GRAIN COWL KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO 112 sts using the long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Join in the round being careful not to twist the sts and place a marker if you wish to mark the beginning of the round.

I prefer using the invisible join method:

Step 1: CO 84 + 1 extra st (a total of 85 sts).

Step 2: Slip the first st purlwise from the left needle to the right needle.

Step 3: Bring the second st from the right needle over the top of the first st (the one, that we have passed from the left needle)

Step 4: Put that slipped st from the right needle back to the left one (84 sts left). Pull on the strands to tighten.

Cowl

The body of the cowl is worked in a slip stitch pattern.

Round 1: *Sl1, P2* to end.

Round 2: *K1, P2* to end.

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the piece measures approx. 25 cm (9.8”) or your desired length.

Bind off

Bind off sts in pattern (knit over slip stitches, purl over purl stitches).

Step 1: Work the first two stitches, bring the first st over the second one.

Step 2: Work the next st, bring the first st over the second one.

Repeat step 2 until you have 1 st left, cut the yarn leaving a 4″ – 6” tail to weave in later. Draw the yarn tail through the last st and pull it snug.

You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.

Wet block the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, makes them look smoother and neater.

Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color), and roll it up to remove moisture.

Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (that doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.

I hope you enjoyed this cowl knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.