Pattern Reveal-Abbey Scarf

Want to try a new stitch pattern with me? I am knitting this gorgeous scarf with this lovely stitch pattern that reminds me of Gothic architecture with its structural ribbed columns and its pointed arches. Come along with me and join me in making this beautiful scarf.

I will first write down the stitch pattern, then I will come and post videos that will show you how to accomplish all the rows for the stitch pattern.

What you will need to try out the stitch pattern.

Loom: I am using the new little loom from the Kit that has 32 pegs, I will only be using 30 pegs. If you have a AIO, you can use one of the rails and use 30 pegs to do the stitch pattern.

Yarn: Approx: 400 yards of worsted weight yarn or if you are just trying out the stitch, just about 50 yards.

Notions: Knitting tool

Abbreviations:

k=knit

p=purl

sts=stitches

BBO=Basic Bind Off

SSK=It stands for Slip, Slip Knit (You are knitting two stitches together to create a decrease that leans to the left).

K2tog=It stands for Knit two stitches together (You are knitting two stitches together to create a decrease that leans to the right).

yo=yarn over

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 30 sts.

Row 1 (Going from R to L on the loom): k2, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to end.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12: k to the end.

Row 3: k1, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from *, end last rep k3.

Row 5: *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from *, end last rep k4.

Row 7: k1, *yo, ssk, k2; rep from *, end last rep k3.

Row 9: k2, *yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 13-20:  k2, *p2, k2;  rep from * to end.

Rep Rows 1-20 until item measures desired length (for my scarf, I knitted until it measured 50 inches.).

BBO

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Spring Blossoms Vest

A beginner top worked in stockinette with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.  A modified drop sleeve provides with a nice sleeve fit.

Loom: 28” Knitting Board with Peg Extenders. Loom with 107 (113, 118, 124) pegs in regular gauge is recommended.

Yarn: Approx 750-1000 yards of worsted weight merino wool. Knit Picks Swish Tonal Worsted in Summer Blooms was used in sample.

Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, stitch holder (or piece of contrasting color yarn), measuring tape..

Size: 34 (36, 38, 40) inches across chest. Picture shows size 34.

Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (using the knit stitch). It is imperative to get the stitch gauge accurate, row gauge can be different as you can work more/less rows to achieve the desired length.

This vest is intended to have a loose fit for a more fitted fit, go down a size.

Abbreviations

sts=stitches

Inc=Increase

k=knit

p=purl

BO=Basic Bind Off

YO=Yarn over (ewrap peg)

Back

Using the crochet cast on, cast on 95 (100, 105, 111) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1-21: *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.  

Row 22: Increasing row for the body.

Size 34:  [k8, yo on peg 8]11x. k7, yo on last peg. (Each YO is a new stitch). (107 total stitches)

Size 36: [k7, yo on peg 7]14x, yo on last peg. (113 total stitches)

Size 38: k5, yo on last peg. [k8, yo on last peg]11x. [k7, yo on last peg]. K5 (118 total stitches)

Size 40: [k8, yo on last peg]13x, k7 (124 total stitches)

Row 23: k to the end of the row. (107 (113, 118, 124) total stitches): see note below:

Note: Treat the YO as separate stitches— Example for smallest size: *k7, remove the YO from peg 8, hold the YO with a separate knitting tool, knit the stitch on peg 8, push this loop down to the base of the peg. Place the YO back on peg 8, knit the YO (do not knit the loop that is at the base); rep from * to the end.

Continue working in stockinette stitch until piece meas 14.5 (15, 15, 15.5) inches.

Underarm Shaping

Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows.

Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 24 (24.5, 25, 26) inches from cast on edge.

Bind off 26 (28, 29, 28) shoulder sts. Bind off 45 (47, 50, 52 )back neck sts. Bind off 26 (28, 29, 28) shoulder sts.

Weave in all ends. Block.

Front

Work as for back, including all shaping, and, at the same time when piece measures 20.5 (20.5, 21, 21.5)” Begin Neck Shaping

Work to center 23 (23, 24, 26) sts, attach another ball of yarn, bind off center 23 (23, 24, 26) sts, k to the end to complete row.

Work both sides at once.

Dec 1 st at each neck edge, every other row 11x (12x,  13x, 13x). Continue in stockinette stitch until piece meas 24 (24.5, 25, 26)”.  (To decrease, simply remove the loop from the last peg and place it on top of its neighbor peg, when you work the peg with the two loops, treat both loops as one).

BO.

Weave in all ends. Block.

Armhole Edging
(make 2)

Crochet cast on 114 (114, 120, 130)sts, prepare to work a flat panel.  

Rows 1-12: Work in *k1, p1, ribbing. (Approx. 1.5 inches)

Bind off loosely.

Neck Edging

Crochet cast on,  110 (122, 132, 136) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Rows 1-6: Work in *k1, p1, ribbing. (Approx. 1 inch)

Bind off loosely.

Assembly

Seam front to back. Seam each shoulder.

Seam Armhole bands to armhole openings (hiding the seam under the arm).

Seam Neckline band to neckline opening (hiding the seam at the back of the neck).

Block.

TIP: If the Cast On edges look too loose, try using a crochet hook to make the cast on edges look tighter/neater.

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New Looms!

Hi Knitters,

We have added to our current line of knitting looms. We heard from so many of you about what you were looking for in a new loom. Hopefully,  we answered your needs.  Now you can knit much wider pieces in single knit with the NEW 28″ Knitting Board + extenders. This loom is similar to the All-n-One Loom, in that you can knit in double knit and single knit. There are 168 pegs total for 45″ wide single knit width, and approximately the same width in double knit. We increased the gauge slightly for large afghan and blanket knitting.
Comparing gauge: When double knitting, the NEW 28″ Knitting Board with the 2cm spacing will give you the same gauge as the original 28″ knitting board (metal pins) with the 1/2″ standard spacing.

Make thicker, cozy socks with the Sock Loom 2. Now a loom like the All-n-One but smaller.

Meet the SOCK LOOM 2, same great features of the Original Sock Loom, but wider gauge , and plastic pegs. Great for socks, mittens, leggings, fingerless gloves, toys and many small projects. Below are some patterns from our new Sock Loom Projects Book. These were all made on the Sock Loom 2. The book contains 15 Sock Loom projects (8 projects made on the Sock Loom 2 and 7 projects on the Original Sock Loom 1).

The Loom Knitters Reference Guide is a great tool for all loom knitters. Now get all your basic loom information in one place. Learn the basic stitches for single knitting, double knit and sock knitting, a whole category on it’s own. Lots of illustrations, graphs, charts, techniques, sock tips and more.

4 projects included to get you started. All made on the small 32 peg loom. Knit a baby blanket, hat, scarf, and washcloth. You’ll quickly become a loom knitting pro.

We really hope you enjoy our offerings. Happy Looming from all of us at Authentic Knitting Board!

7 Comments

• Kristen Mangus June 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm

  I absolutely LOVE the Loom Knitters Reference guide! In fact I love all the looms & they all fit in my essentials bag of tools, so to speak, quite well! But I gotta say this basic loom included in the kit, paired with notions & the book are the hot new buy! I’d get one for you & one as a gift. My reviews on video for all will come out soon (knitty gritty details), as well as some fun new free patterns, but I gotta say y’all need to check these out. To the KnittingBoard team, owners, designers, tech editors, photographers & more….outstanding work! -Kristen at GoodKnit Kisses
• Ro June 7, 2013 at 7:22 am

  I love al of the new looms. Congrats Pat!
  Kristen, I can’t wait for your new tutorials to come out , on the new looms. Yay :)
• Jenny Farr June 7, 2013 at 10:31 am

  I would love to know if anyone sells the plastic loom holders that you can rest the loom in while knitting. I only have the use of one and and find it very difficult to hold the loom still. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  Thanks Jenny
• Ro June 9, 2013 at 6:45 am

  Hi Jenny, I tried searching online, I couldn’t find it either. If you do find out, plz let me know. thx :)
• Ro June 12, 2013 at 5:54 am

  Hi Pat, Just want to know if the new looms are at Hobby Lobby , now. Thanks :)
• Lonnie Kendall June 13, 2013 at 9:27 pm

  I was in Hobby Lobby today to find some novelty yarn, and I found the new KB Loom Knitting Basics kit ($19.99 – USD) in the knitting section. With a 40% off coupon I donwloaded from their website, it cost me $12.00 (USD) plus tax!
• Ro June 19, 2013 at 8:33 am

  Oh that’s great Lonnie, thank you. I will try the Hobby Lobby near me. Btw, you got a great deal!

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Summer Breeze

 A beginner top, worked in stockinette with a small touch of texture at the hems. Simple shaping makes this top a breeze to knit. The crochet chain at the edge of the sleeve cap gives the top a special gathered look without the effort of creating pleats.

Loom: 28” Knitting Board with Peg Extenders. Loom with 97 (107, 117, 127) pegs in regular gauge is recommended. .

Yarn: Approx 700-900 yards of worsted weight cotton blend. Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Peapod was used in sample.

Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, crochet hook size I, stitch holder (or piece of contrasting color yarn), measuring tape, 4 stitch coiless markers.

Size: 34 (36, 38, 40) inches across chest. Picture shows size 34.

Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (using the knit stitch). It is imperative to get the stitch gauge accurate, rows gauge can be different as you can work more/less rows to achieve the desired length.

This top is intended to have a loose fit.

Abbreviations

K=knit stitch    P=purl stitch  Rep=repeat  Rem=remain  st=stitch  BBO=Basic Bind off

k2tog=a decrease where you knit two stitches together. Loops from two pegs are placed on one peg and worked together as one peg.

INSTRUCTIONS

Back

Cable cast on 97 (107, 117, 127) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Row 2: *p1, k1: rep from * to last st, p1.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2: 8x (16 rows total from cast on edge).

Row 17: k to the end of the row.

Rep Row 17 until panel measures: 24 (25, 26, 27 (or desired torso length)) inches from cast on edge.

BBO. Weave ends in. Block.

Front

Work as for Back until panel has: 34 (36, 42, 48) rows less than for Back.

Next row: k40 (45, 50, 55), BBO 17, k40 (45, 50, 55). Place the first 40 (45, 50, 55) sts on a stitch holder.

Working on only 40 (45, 50, 55) sts from this point forward to shape the neckline.

Neckline Shaping

Next row: k40 (k45, k50, k55)

*Next row: k2, k2tog, k to the end of row.

Next row: k*

Rep from * to * until only 24 (28, 30, 32) sts rem.

Next row: k

BBO.

Place the stitches from stitch holder back on knitting loom. Join yarn at peg 1 (at first outer stitch, opposite the inside bind off).

Follow same instructions as for the other side.

BBO. Weave ends in. Block Front.

Shoulder Bands
(make 2)

Cable cast on 97 (97, 103, 103), prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Row 2: *p1, k1: rep from * to last st, p1.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2: 8x (16 rows total from cast on edge).

BBO. Weave end ins. Block.

Crochet Chain for Sleeves
(make 2)

Using crochet hook, create a crochet chain that is 16 (18, 20, 22) inches long.

Assembly

At the Back, place a a coiless stitch marker at 9 ¾ (9 ¾ , 10 ¾ , 10 ¾ ) inches from the shoulder top on each side of the top. Repeat with the Front. Stitch markers on Back should line up with the Front stitch markers.

Seam the shoulders using an invisible horizontal seaming method.

Seam the Back to the Front at the sides using the mattress stitch, stop when you reach the coiless stitch markers.

Seam the Sleeve bands to the armhole openings using the invisible vertical to horizontal seaming method.

Using the tapestry needle, pass the crochet chain through the edge of the Sleeve Bands, be sure to line up the ends of the chain so they are at the top of the shoulder.

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Cat’s Paw Headband

Cat’s Paw Headband

Pattern information

Loom: Small gauge knitting loom with 11 pegs.

Notions: knitting tool, crochet hook, ½ inch button.

Gauge: not important for this project

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 11 stitches

Row 1: p

Row 2: k

Row 3: p

Row 4: p

**Row 5: p2, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, p2

Row 6:  k11

Row 7: p2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p2

Row 8: k11

Row 9: p2, k2, yo, sl1 k psso, yo, k2, p2

Row 10: k11**

Rep from * to * until item measures 17 inches long from cast on edge.

Next row: k

Next row: p

Next row: k

Next row: p

Bind off with basic bind off method.

Finishing

With crochet hook, use tail from bind-off edge to work single crochet along bind-off edge as follows: work along first ½ inch of edge, chain 8; reattach crochet along edge and work single crochet to the end. Break yarn and draw through last stitch, pull tight.

Sew a button to the cast on edge of headband, opposite buttonhole. Weave ends in and block lightly.

Check out the video demonstrating the 3 lace rows (row 5, 7, and 9).

2 Comments

• Jennifer L Schwader May 22, 2013 at 1:51 pm

  Wow thank you I can’t wait to do this.
• Leanne Burlew June 10, 2013 at 12:22 am

  I love the pattern and have learned a lot by following along with the video and the written part. I only made a sample with a larger gauge but will make a finer gauge for a thinner head band. Thank you for sharing and teaching the craft.

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Cowls

Spring weather is finally here, we bring you spring freshness with these two lovely cowls.  The Twists Cowl is worked in a super soft angora blend yarn and uses the 4-st left cross cable technique.

The Brylinn Cowl uses a delicate lace stitch pattern that is super simple yet provides a delicate stitch. Enjoy!

2 Comments

• Jami G April 27, 2013 at 11:10 pm

  Thank you!
• Vickie April 28, 2013 at 4:52 pm

  Thanks for the patterns!! This is beautiful and I love it.

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