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).

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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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Friendship Shawl

A shawl for a best friend is sometimes the closest we can get to giving our best friend a perpetual hug. Although your arms are not around their shoulders, the yarn that has passed through your hands thousands of times can be around their shoulders each time they wear the shawl.

Materials

Knitting Loom
67 peg small gauge knitting loom. Recommend to use All-n-One knitting loom.

Yarn
520 yrds worsted weight wool. Sample was knit with 6 skeins of Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere.

Notions
Knitting tool, tapestry needle.

Size
58 inches x 16 inches when blocked

Pattern notes

Use one strand throughout. Suggest to use stitch markers to mark the stitch pattern count as this will make it easier to work the rows (see chart below). First row of Fern Lace Stitch Pattern is worked in a counter-clockwise direction (Left to Right)so that the first Lace row goes in a clockwise direction (Right to Left). Link to the video showing how to accomplish the stitch pattern on a loom: http://youtu.be/Xs9d1ImBVnE

Fern Lace Stitch Pattern

Row 1: K to the end of row

Row 2: k3, *yo, k2, sl1-k1-psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last st k1

Row 3: K to the end of row

Row 4: k2, *yo, k2, sl1-k1-psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2sts, k2

Loom Knitting Break-down of Fern Lace Stitch Pattern.

We are going to focus on the stitch pattern, the break down will consist from the * of the stitch pattern, example for Row 2:  *yo, k2, sl1-k1-psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1. We are numbering these stitches as follows:

Row 1: Knit (from Left to Right direction on the loom)

Row 2: Move loops on the loom as follows:

Step 1: Take loop from peg 4 and hold it.

Step 2: Move loop from peg 3 to peg 4.

Step 3: Place loop from Step 1 on peg 4. Peg 4 has two loops on it.

Step 4: Remove loop from peg 5 and hold it.

Step 5: Move loop from peg 6 to peg 5.

Step 6: Place loop from Step 4 on peg 5. Peg 5 has two loops on it.

Step 7: Move loop from peg 7 to peg 6.

Step 8: Move loop from peg 8 to peg 7.

Step 9: Move loop from peg 2 to peg 3.

Step 10: Move loop from peg 1 to 2. Peg 1 is empty.

Row is ready to be worked.

E-wrap peg 1, knit peg 2-7 (treating both loops on pegs 4 and 5 as one loop), e-wrap peg 8, knit peg 9.

Row 3: knit to the end of the row

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Remember: The breakdown only includes from the * of the instructions

 DIRECTIONS

Crochet cast on 67 stitches (starting at peg 1, going from Right to Left direction on the loom), prepare to work a flat panel.

Border Edging

Row 1: K to the end or row.

Row 2: P to the end of row.

Lace rows

Row 1: K to the end of row

Row 2: k3, *yo, k2, sl1-k1-psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last st k1

Row 3: K to the end of row

Row 4: k2, *yo, k2, sl1-k1-psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat Lace Rows 1-4 until shawl measures 56 inches.

Border Edging

Next row: P to the end of row.

Next row: K to the end of row.

Bind off with basic bind off method.

Lightly block to measurements.

The chart below (click to enlarge) has 67 stitches charted. Each square shows the 9 stitches that constitute the Fern Lace Stitch Pattern, mark your knitting loom pegs by 9 stitches as shown to help you in creating the stitch pattern.

1 Comment

• Denise March 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

  beautiful!!

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Arco Iris Slouchy Hat

I am very excited about my last slouchy hat. I wanted to incorporate the last stitch I presented to you a week ago, the Crown Stitch, but I wanted it to be in a colorful way. I was envisioning something where the garter stitch rows were all in one color and then the “crown” rows in a different color. It took me awhile to find a yarn that had the right “length” of color sequence as well as a playful disposition in the colors. After browsing for awhile at different yarns, I found what I needed right in my stash, Knit Picks Chroma in Lollipop.

To create this hat, you will need to review the Crown Stitch videos. It uses the stitch through the hat, so be sure to take a look at it and practice it a bit before you embark on this hat.

Pattern Information

Materials

Knitting Loom: All-n-one-Loom, set up to 70 stitches, then increased to 80 stitches.

Yarn: 150-180 yards of worsted weight yarn. Knit Picks Chroma Worsted in Lollypop color was used in sample.

Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 8.5sts =2 inches in stockinette, steamed blocked.

Size: Sample fits a head that measures up to 21 inches.

Abbreviations

CO=Cast on

GBO=Gather bind off

K=knit

P=purl

sts=stitches

yo=yarn over (ewrap)

k2tog=knit two stitches together

p2tog=purl two stitches together

Pattern note: The stitch pattern used in this pattern is the Crown Stitch, converted to loom knitting by Isela Phelps. Please view the video to familiarize yourself with the stitch pattern prior to working this hat. Video to the Crown Stitch can be found at this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Valbw3F5t4&feature=share&list=PL2-mSMyRmhzWE72ygBcwC-xr3AOku9Hdp

DIRECTIONS

Brim

CO 70 sts, join to work in the round.

Round 1, 3, 5, 7: k

Round 2, 4, 6, 8: p

Round 9: *k7, yo on the 7^th peg; rep from * to the end (10 pegs have a YO on them).

Round 10: *k6, move the YO to peg 8, k peg 7, move YO from peg 8 to peg 7, k the YO; rep from * to the end of round.

Move all the stitches to a piece of scrap yarn. Re-set knitting loom to 80 pegs. Place the stitches from the scrap yarn back on the knitting loom.

Body

Knitting loom is set up to 80 pegs and 80 stitches are on the knitting loom.

**Round 1: k1, *k1, yo 3 times on the same peg (ewrap peg 3 times); rep from * to the last peg.

Round 2: (Working on 5 pegs at a time). *Drop the YOs on the first 5 pegs (first peg of the round, doesn’t have any YOs). Elongate these stitches and move all these elongated stitches to peg 2. Elongate the wraps over 4 pegs (from peg 2 to peg 5). Work on these 5 elongated stitches as follows: k1, [p1, k1] twice. Rep from * to the end of round.

Round 3, 5, 7: k

Round 4, 6, 8: p**

Rep from ** to **: 4 more times, or until slouch measures desired length. On the fifth repeat from ** to ** stop at beginning of Round 7 and continue to the Crown Decrease section.

Crown Decrease

Next round: *k2tog; rep from * to the end of round. (40 sts)

Next round: p2tog; rep from * to the end of round.  (20 sts)

GBO. Weave ends in. Steam block to open all the small crowns.

4 Comments

• Amanda March 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

  I love the look of this hat! I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks Isela! :)
• Jenny Tavernier March 29, 2013 at 8:20 pm

  Hi Isela! Beautiful, and Beautiful work!
• Annie Fairbanks April 3, 2013 at 6:04 pm

  Hi Isela- I love your books! Tell me- can you still purchase the DA Looms?? I can’t find them anywhere and I am having trouble finding a loom to do a small gage on. Any thoughts? I have the all-in-one loom but that doesn’t go that small..
• Angie P in GA May 3, 2013 at 11:04 pm

  Love the hat!! Is there a video for this hat? The colors are wonderful!!!!

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Falling for Fall Socks

Indulge yourself in a pair of handknit socks. Knit with wonderfully soft fingering weight wool yarn and a super easy stitch pattern, you will be completing your first pair by the end of the week.

Materials

Knitting Loom:
54 peg fine gauge sock loom. Sample was knit on KB Adjustable Sock Loom.

Yarn:
350-400 yards of fingering weight yarn. Sample used Knit Picks Chroma in Gray.

Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, 2 double pointed needles size 2 (to aid in grafting).

Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rows=  2 inch in stockinette.

Size: Fits 8.5 foot circumference.

Stitch Patterns Used

2×1 Ribbing

Rnd 1: *k2, p1; rep from *
Rep Rnd 1.

Farrow Rib (multiple of 3)

Rnd 1: *k2, p1; rep from * to end
Rnd 2: *k1, p2; rep from * to end
Rep these 2 rows

DIRECTIONS

Cuff
Cast on 54 sts, join to work in the round.
Round 1-10: Work 2x 1 Ribbing.

Leg
Work Farrow Rib pattern, until leg measures 7 inches. End on Rnd 2.

Short Row Heel

Work heel back and forth in short rows over 27 sts.

Row 1: k to peg 26, W&T peg 27
Row 2: K to peg 2, W&T peg 1
Row 3: k to peg 25, W&T peg 26
Row 4: k to peg 3, W&T peg 2
Row 5: k to peg 24, W&T peg 25
Row 6: k to peg 4, W&T peg 3
Row 7: k to peg 23, W&T peg 24
Row 8: k to peg 5, W&T peg 4
Row 9: k to peg 22, W&T peg 23
Row 10: k to peg 6, W&T peg 5
Row 11: k to peg 21, W&T peg 20
Row 12: k to peg 7, W&T peg 6
Row 13: k to peg 20, W&T peg 21
Row 14: k to peg 8, W&T peg 7
Row 15: k to peg 19, W&T peg 20
Row 16: k to peg 9, W&T peg 8

Reverse short-row shaping

Row 17: k to peg 20, lift both the wrap and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 21 (peg 21 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 18: k to peg 8, lift both the wrap and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 7 (peg 7 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 19: k to peg 21, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 22 (peg 22 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 20: k to peg 7, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 6 (peg 6 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 21: k to peg 22, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 23 (peg 23 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 22: k to peg 6, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 5 (peg 5 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 23: k to peg 23, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 24 (peg 24 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 24: k to peg 5, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 4 (peg 4 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 25: k to peg 24, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 24 (peg 24 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 26: k to peg 4, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 3 (peg 3 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 27: k to peg 25, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 26 (peg 26 has two wraps and one loop).
Row 28: k to peg 3, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. W&T peg 2 (peg 2 has two wraps and one loop).
Pegs 27 and peg 1 have two wraps on each of them as well as the loop/stitch. On the next round, lift the wraps and loop/stitch together as one.

Instep
Cont working in the round as follows: St st on bottom/sole of sock (from peg 1-27), est patt on instep (from pegs 28-54). Work until sole measures 7.5 inches from back of heel.

Short Row Toe
Work toe back and forth in short rows on 27 sts. Follow same instructions as for Heel.
Next: k to peg 27, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg. K to peg 1, lift both the wraps and the loop together off the peg.

Finishing
Sew the end of the toes together by kitchener stitch.
Weave ends in. Block lightly.

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Headband Pattern Video LAL 1 and 2

Help to the rescue!!!

After 6 hours, the videos have finally finished uploading! Yay! We have two parts ready for you. Part 1 covers til row 8. Part 2 covers til row 12. These two parts have you covered for the increases portion of the headband. If you have any questions, comments, hit me up below in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer them within 48 hours.

2 Comments

• Linda Howard February 12, 2013 at 8:18 pm

  Are written instructions forthcoming?
• Mindy williams February 20, 2013 at 10:22 pm

  I am so new I just received my loom today! But I am very confused. If you use the e cast on, can you go back a forth? Or do you always need to knit in the round? I have watched several videos for casting on, I favor the figure 8 cast on-but there isn’t any information as to what I would do after casting on, do I continue doing the figure 8 or the every other wrap. I was wondering if you could also recommend a good starter book. I am a very experienced knitter but my hands need a break. I also prefer to knit with fingering yarn, but trying it in my 28″ board gave me awful results.

  Thank you for your help
  Mindy

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