Free Pattern! Fall Woods Scarf

This delicate scarf is light and classy, and can be dressed up or down.  The little row of sewn on beads adds a bit of flair and sparkle to the lovely flow of the scarf.  Enjoy knitting and wearing!

Materials:  Sublime Mohair, 2 skeins
Size 8 needles
Asst. seed beads (optional)

Seed St. Border Pattern:
Row 1:  At beg of row,  P1 K1 twice, K2 .  Last 6 sts:  K2, K1P1 twice
Row 2:  At beg of row, P1K1 Twice, P2.  Last 6 sts:  P2, K1P1 twice.

Waterfall Pattern:
1st row: P3, *K3, yo, P3; rep from * to end
2nd row:  K3, *P4, K3; rep from * to end
3rd row:  P3, *K1, K2 tog, yo, K1, P3; rep from * to end
4th row:  K3, * P2, P2tog, K3; rep from * to end
5th row:  P3, *K1, yo, K2tog, P3; rep from * to end
6th row:  K3, *P3, K3; rep from * to end
Rep these 6 rows

Leaf Pattern:
1st row:  K2, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, K7, yo, K1, yo, P2, yo, K1, yo, K7, K3tog, K2
2nd row and every alternate row:  P13, K2, P13
3rd row:  K2, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, K6, [yo, K1] twice, P2, [K1, yo] twice, K6, K3tog, K2
5th row:  K2, Sl 1, K2tog,, psso, K5, yo, K1,  yo, K2 , P2, K2, yo, K1,  yo, K5, K3tog, K2
7th row:  K2,  Sl 1, K2tog, psso, K4, yo, K1, yo, K3,  P2,  K3, yo,  K1,  yo,  K1, yo, K4,  K3tog, K2
9th row:   K2, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, yo, K1, yo, K4,  P2,  K4, yo,  K1,  yo,  K1, yo, K3,  K3tog, K2
10th row:  As 2nd row.   Rep these 10 rows.

CO 39 St.  Work  border pattern in first and last 6 sts throughout.
In center 27 sts, work Waterfall pattern 4 times across.
Repeat Waterfall Pattern 3X, keeping Seed St Border Pattern throughout .  NEXT 2 ROWS: K
NEXT ROW: *K1YO*, repeat from * across, K1.
next row: K
next row: K1 *K2TOG. Repeat from *.  39 sts.
next  row: K
With R side facing, and keeping border pattern in 1st & last 6 sts, begin Leaf Pattern. Repeat 23 times, or to the length you desire. 
NEXT 2 ROWS:  K
NEXT ROW:  *K1YO*, repeat from * across, K1
next row: K
next row: K1 *K2TOG. Repeat from *.  39 sts.
next  row: K
REPEAT WATERFALL PATTERN AS IN BEG.
BO all sts.

FINISHING:  Weave in any ends, Block
(Optional) sew asst beads along section that separates Waterfall and Leaf Patterns.

Copyright 2011, by Rusty Baker, My Handmade Collection.  This pattern is intended for personal use and cannot be duplicated in any form without express consent of designer.

Two Way Shrug/Tank Top Pattern

Cowl collared shrug

I love shrugs.  I love them because they are easy and quick to make, and they keep my shoulders warm when I get a bit chilly. (Like in an air-conditioned room!)  They can really enhance that little black dress, or a tank top with jeans, you name it. 

This little shrug is something I designed just for that purpose, and it has the added bonus of being able to convert to a tank top too.  The tank top, I think,  is very flattering, with a fitted silhouette, and  a low flared neckline.   And the cowl collar on the shrug add a nice fashion forward element.

Front view

Back view

The shrug/tank is made from the top down, all in one piece, with the cowl collar made separately and sewed on.  Other than that, there is very little finishing.  Just weaving in the ends. 

Cowl detail

The cowl collar has a nice ribbing detail as well, to add a bit more interest to the finished garment.  To wear it as a shrug, slip it on with the cowl at the top, to wear it as a tank, place the cowl at the waist.

This pattern is available for $4.50 at http://www.etsy.com/listing/96041951/two-way-shrug-tank-top-knitting-pattern

Spring Fever Hats

I know, scary looking model, right?  Sorry!  But the hat is cute!

 It's been an exceptionally warm winter, and spring has definitely made an appearance (once or twice) around here.  Today is supposed to be 68 degrees!  Anyway,  I've been trying to develop a pattern for baby cocoons on my knitting machine, but so far, I've made them too small.  So they have become springtime hats!  Nice light weight little beanies that you can wear when its cool, but not too cold.

Rolled Edge Beanie

Both these little caps are made with sock yarn, (washable wool. bamboo, and polyamide), combination of Sensations Bamboo & Ewe, http://www.joann.com/jo-ann-sensations-bamboo-ewe-yarn/xprd991995/  and  Drops Fabel. http://www.nordicmart.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=58&cat=DROPS+Fabel

The red one is knit in the round on my Brother machine, using the ribber attachment.  (Still learning how to use it!)  The purple one was made flat and then sewed along the edge.  They are both really comfortable and fun to wear.  They are the type of hat you can wear all the time!

Rolled Edge Flower

I added a different top to each hat, based on the basic design of the hat.  The purple one just has a rolled edge, in keeping with the hem of the hat, that is gathered and sewed in place.  It has a bit of a flower look to it.

I-cord topper

The red one started as a rectangular sack, so I folded the two square edges into the center and sewed them together, then made an I-cord that I looped around and attached to the center.  I think both are pretty cute.

Both hats are available at my Etsy store. 

Available at my Etsy shop!

Available at my Etsy shop!