Sunday, May 17, 2009

Blue Cami = WIP

BLUE CAMI
Queensland COTSOY – 5 skeins
#6 needles

Gauge is 5 st & 7 row / in

Cast on 238 – Join, careful not to twist –

place a marker between 119 & 120 & end/beginning of round

1. *P1, K5, P1*
2. *P1, K5, P1*
3. *P1, K2 Tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, P1*
4. *P1, K5, P1*
5. *P1, K5, P1*
6. *P1, K5, P1*
7. *P1, K2 Tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, P1*
8. *P1, K5, P1*


M do pattern stitch 1- 757 - 63 - 112 – 119 => 120 – 127 & 231 – 238


knit for 24 pattern repeats - SHOULD be 12" of body with 1" rib

repeat rib
Cathy Hannigan
May 17, 2009 @ 12:47 AM

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Entrelac Cami

The idea was in my head – I have been hooked on Entrelac for many years - after saying I want to make one – I see someone ELSE didso, I contacted the enabler (Debbie Barisa) and she gave me a few hints as to whatI needed to do – THANK YOU DEBBIE – I knew I could count on you
TOFUtsies Entrelac Cami – 2 skeins so far
Use # 2 for the top tiers => gauge is 8 s & 9 ½ rUse # 2 ½ for the middle tiers => gauge is s & rUse # 3 for the bottom tiers => gauge is s & r
AbbreviationsK = knitP = purlK2Tog = knit 2 st togetherP2Tog = Purl 2 st togetherSSK = slip 1st st as to knit, 2nd st as to knit – knit them togetherSl = Slip M1 = Make 1PSSO = pass the slipped stitch overWS = wrong sideRS = right sideT = turn

SWATCH with a #2 to see how many squares I will need for the top CAST ON 20do an entrelac square = will need 16 squares
Cable cast on for the next square
Using # 3 – cast on 20 – do the square – used cable cast on to add more squares across the bottom
Build the tiers – changing to # 2 ½ -> then to # 2
CAMI
Cast on 20 using # 3 needleknit one rowpurl one rowREPEAT for a total of 20 rows – end with right side rowDOING a Cable Cast ON – Cast on 20 StitchesREPEAT for a total of 16 Squares
LEFT LEANING SQUARES
P1
Pick up and purl 20 stitches, turn
K20, turn
P19, P2tog, turn
K20, turn
1. (RS) pick up & knit 20 st
2. P 20 T
3. Sl 1, k17, ssk T
4. P 20 T
5. Sl 1, k16, ssk T
6. P 20 T
7. Sl 1, k15, ssk T
8. P 20 T
9. Sl 1, k14, ssk T
10. P 20 T
11. Sl 1, k13, ssk T
12. P 20 T
13. Sl 1, k12, ssk T
14. P 20 T
15. Sl 1, k11, ssk T
16. P 20 T
17. Sl 1, k10, ssk T
18. P 20 T
19. Sl 1, k9, ssk T
20. P 20 T
21. Sl 1, k8, ssk T
22. P 20 T
23. Sl 1, k7, ssk T
24. P 20 T
25. Sl 1, k6, ssk T
26. P 20 T
27. Sl 1, k5, ssk T
28. P 20 T
29. Sl 1, k4, ssk T
30. P 20 T
31. Sl 1, k3, ssk T
32. P 20 T
33. Sl 1, k2, ssk T
34. P 20 T
35. Sl1, K1, ssk, t
36. P 20 t
37. Sl 1, ssk, t
38. P 20 t

RIGHT LEANING SQUARESwrong side facing -Pick up 20 stitches purlwiseTurn and Purl 20, turn
K19, SSK, turn and purl back.
1. (WS) Pick up & purl 20 st
2. K20 T
3. sl 1, p17, p2tog T
4. k 20 T
5. sl 1, p16, p2tog T
6. k 20 T
7. sl 1, p15, p2tog T
8. k 20 T
9. sl 1, p14, p2tog T
10. k 20 T
11. sl 1, p13, p2tog T
12. k 20 T
13. sl 1, p12, p2tog T
14. k 20 T
15. sl 1, p11, p2tog T
16. k 20 T
17. sl 1, p10, p2tog T
18. k 20 T
19. sl 1, p9, p2tog T
20. K20 T
21. sl 1, p7, p2tog T
22. k 20 T
23. sl 1, p6, p2tog T
24. k 20 T
25. sl 1, p5, p2tog T
26. k 20 T
27. sl 1, p4, p2tog T
28. k 20 T
29. sl 1, p3, p2tog T
30. k 20 T
31. sl 1, p2, p2tog T
32. k 20 T
33. sl 1, p1, p2tog T
34. k 20 T
35. sl 1, p2tog T
36. k 20 T
37. sl 1, p10, p2tog T
38. k 20 T


STRAP = “S” Cord
Cast on 9

knit 5, slip 4 TURN

REPEAT till long enuff


Cathy Hannigan ©

May 13, 2009

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Camisole for Ashley



CAMISOLE for ASHLEY
DK weight yarn – 3 (3,3,3,4) skeins Queensland Bamboo Cotton @ 165 yd
24” - # 6 circ ( or size to reach gauge)
2 - # 6 Double Points (for straps)
Gauge = 6 st/in & 7 rounds/in
Sizes - XS = 28”( S = 32”, M = 36”, L = 40”, XL = 44”)
Stitch Marker for beginning of round
ABBREVIATIONS
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2Tog = Knit 2 stitches together
YO – Yarn Over
SSK = Slip 1st stitch as to knit, Slip 2nd stitch as to knit – knit the 2 stitches together
BO – Bind OFF

CAST ON

XS -168 st ( S -192 st , M - 216 st , L -240 st, XL - 264 st)
Join, careful not to twist, placing a Marker at the beginning of the round.
Slip Marker as you work your way around the camisole.
K2, P2 for 4 rounds
Knit for 9 rounds
ROUND 10 – *K2TOG, YO* repeat around
Knit for 19 rounds
ROUND 30 – *YO, SSK* repeat around
Knit for 19 rounds
ROUND 50 - *K2TOG, YO* repeat around
Knit for 19 rounds
ROUND 70 – *YO, SSK* repeat around
Knit for 19 rounds
ROUND 90 - *K2TOG, YO* repeat around
Knit for 10 rounds
K2P2 for 4 rounds

STRAPS
Make an 8 stitch i-cord for 15”
Sew each end to the camisole where you want the straps to be

This pattern was created by Cathy Hannigan ©
May 2, 2009 for 2 Sisters Knitting Nook

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Noro Sock #2



Lacy Rib
Woman’s Med
Skill Level Intermediate
1 – 100 gm skeins fingering weight sock yarn Noro Silk Garden – S87
2 - #2 1/2 circs OR whatever size you require to achieve gauge
Gauge is 8 st & 10 rounds = 1 inch over stockinette


Abbreviations
K = KnitP = Purl
K2TOG = Knit 2 stitches together
P2TOG = Purl 2 stitches together
DP = Double Pointed Needles
Sl = Slip the stitch Knitwise
SSK = Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop
DC = DECREASE = K1, K2Tog, Knit across to last 3 stitches,
Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop, Knit 1
T = Turn Work
BOR = Beginning of Round
DC = Decrease ( K1, K2Tog … SSK, K1)
PSSO = pass slip stitch over K2Tog

Cast on 60 Join, being careful not to twist
RIB PATTERN
K2, P1
K2, P1, YO, SSK, P1
K2, P1
K2, P1, K2Tog, YO, P1
Repeat pattern stitch 11 times = 48 rounds

HEEL over 30 stitches
Row 1: Sl1, K2 * Sl1, K1* K3
Row 2: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Row 3: Sl1, K2 * K1, Sl1* K3
Row 4: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Repeat Row 1 – 4 for a total of 14 garter ridges OR the size that fits your foot
Repeat Row 1 - 3 End the heel flap ready to start a wrong side row

Rounder Heel Turn
Sl1, P17, P2Tog, P1 TURN
Sl 1, K7, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P8, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K9, SSK, K1, TURN
Sl 1, P10, P2tog, P1, TURN
Continue working one more stitch each row until all the
stitches have been used worked. ( sts)
Yarn at of Left side of Heel

GUSSET PICK UP
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge
Knit across the instep stitches
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge
Knit across the Heel Stitches ( sts)
Knit across first Gusset Pick Up
You are now at the instep stitches (BOR)

Gusset Decrease
Starting at instep, knit across, On Sole needle, K1, K2Tog,
Knit across to last 3 stitches, Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop, Knit 1
Repeat these 2 rounds till you have 32 stitches on Sole Needle &
32 Stitches on the Instep Needle

FOOT
knit till 2 1/2” shorter than foot length

TOE
DC = Decrease = Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop – Repeat for 2nd needle
K 5 Rounds
DC (56)
K 4 Rounds
DC (52)
K 3 Rounds
DC (48)
K 2 Round
DC (44)
K 1 Round
Dc (40)
K 1 Round
DC (36)
K 1 Round
DC (32)
DC (28)
DC (24)
DC (20) - ( 27 rounds)

Kitchener the toes
F – Purl ON
B – Knit ON
F – Knit OFF
F – Purl ON
B – Purl OFF
B – Knit ON
Weave in all endsPut on your SoxDo a HAPPY FEET DANCE
This sock pattern was created for 2 Sisters Knitting Nook

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

April '09 Sox



Woman’s Med
Skill Level Intermediate
1 – 100 gm skeins fingering weight sock yarn
Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn # S87
2 - #2 1/2 circs OR whatever size you require to achieve gauge
Gauge is 8 st & 10 rounds = 1 inch over stockinette

Abbreviations
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2TOG = Knit 2 stitches together
P2TOG = Purl 2 stitches together
Sl = Slip the stitch Knitwise
SSK = Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop
DEC = DECREASE = K1, K2Tog, Knit across to last 3 stitches,
Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop, Knit 1
T = Turn Work
BOR = Beginning of Round
DC = Decrease ( K1, K2Tog … SSK, K1)
PSSO = pass slip stitch over K2Tog


Cast On 64, join careful not to twist
1. *[K2, P2], repeat from * around.
2. *[K2, P1, YO, P1], repeat from * around.
3. *[K2, P3], repeat from * around.
4. *[K2, P1, P2TOG], repeat from * around.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 till cuff is long enough
Knit 2 rounds

HEEL over 32 stitches
Row 1: Sl1, K2 * Sl1, K1* K3
Row 2: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Row 3: Sl1, K2 * K1, Sl1* K3
Row 4: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Repeat Row 1 – 4 for a total of 16 garter ridges
OR whatever is the length you need your heel flap – 2 ridges
Repeat Row 1 - 3
End the heel flap ready to start a wrong side row (17 garter ridges)


Rounder Heel Turn
Sl1, P18, P2Tog, P1 TURN
Sl 1, K7, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P8, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K9, SSK, K1, TURN
Sl 1, P10, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K11, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P12, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K13, SSK, K1, TURN
Sl 1, P14, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K15, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P16, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K17, SSK, K1, TURN (20 sts & 12 rows for the heel)
Yarn at of Left side of Heel


Gusset Pick Up
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge & 1 st in the corner of the instep (18 st )
Knit across the instep stitches
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge & 1 st in the corner of the instep (18 st )
Knit across the Heel Stitches ( 20 sts)
Knit across first Gusset Pick Up (56 st on sole needle )
You are now at the instep stitches (BOR)


Gusset Decrease
Starting at instep, knit across,
On Sole needle, K1, K2Tog, Knit across to last 3 stitches,
Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop, Knit 1
Knit one round – the SSK stitch is knit in the back loop to untwist it
Repeat these 2 rounds till you have
32 stitches on Sole Needle & 32 Stitches on the Instep Needle

FOOT
knit till 2 3/4” shorter than foot

TOE
5 Rounds
DEC (60)
K 4 Rounds
DEC (56)
K 3 Rounds
DEC (52)
K 2 Round
DEC (48)
K 1 Round
DEC (44)
K 1 Round
DEC (40)
K 1 Round
DEC (36)
DEC (32)
DEC (28)
DEC (24)
DEC (20) ( 28 rounds)


Kitchener the toes
1. F – Purl ON
2. B – Knit ON
3. F – Knit OFF
4. F – Purl ON
5. B – Purl OFF
6. B – Knit ON

Weave in all ends
Put on your Sox
Do a HAPPY FEET DANCE

This sock pattern was created on Wed Mar 4, 2009
by Cathy Hannigan©
April '09 sock for
Whenever Again Group
& For Two Sisters Knitting Nook


Froelich Wolle Mini Ringel 7703
sock was test knit in this yarn
prior to using the Noro






Sunday, November 30, 2008

Jan '09 Sock = Sox for Cathy Hodge

OK, Cathy Hodge needed an idea for a sock.
She is using Knit Picks yarn
Felici
It stripes.

MATERIALS
100 gm of sock yarn (color runs need to be around “ long)
# 2 needles (or size needed to achieve guage)
METHOD OF YOUR CHOICE
this is a GREAT pattern for DPS – use 3 with stitches on them &
knit with the forth
24 stitches on Needle 1 – 18 stitches on Needle 2 – 18 stitches on Needle 3
IF you are using Magic Loop or 2 Circs –
it’s 30 stitches on ea cable
For me, use 2 different yarns & make the left cuff,
then the same yarns to make the right cuff

Gauge = st / in & rows / in in stockinette (pattern) stitch
Marker to designate beginning of round (safety pin works)
**HINT** due to the nature of the socks having different stitch directions
either you knit one cuff at a time
OR use 2 different skeins of yarn & make 2 pair of sox
UNLESS you do not want the socks to spiral in opposite directions -
UP TO YOU!!
Abbreviations
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2TOG = Knit 2 stitches together
P2TOG = Purl 2 stitches together
DP = Double Pointed
Sl = Slip the stitch Knitwise
SSK = Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip 2nd stitch Knitwise, Knit 2 stitches together
DEC = DECREASE = K1, K2Tog, Knit across to last 3 stitches, Slip first stitch Knitwise,Slip 2nd stitch Knitwise, Knit 2 stitches together, Knit 1
T = Turn Work
BOR = Beginning of Round
DEC = Decrease (K1, K2Tog … SSK, K1)
PSSO = pass slip stitch over K2Tog
(it’s a 6 stitch pattern repeat)

CUFF
CAST ON 60 stitches LOOSELY - JOIN careful not to twist
LEFT SOCK*K2, YO, K2, K2Tog*
RIGHT SOCK*K2, K2Tog, K2, YO*
Work each sock for desired length

HEEL over 30 stitches
Row 1: Sl1, K2 * Sl1, K1* K3
Row 2: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Row 3: Sl1, K2 * K1, Sl1* K3
Row 4: Sl1, K2 * PURL* K3
Repeat Row 1 – 4 for a total of 14 garter ridges
Repeat Row 1 - 3
End the heel flap ready to start a wrong side row

I like the way the Jacquard is broken up &
how the pin that designates the beginning of round,
moves around the cuff as you are knitting the cuff

Rounder Heel Turn
Sl1, P17, P2Tog, P1 TURN
Sl 1, K7, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P8, P2tog, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K9, SSK, K1, TURN
Sl 1, P10, P2tog, P1, TURN
Continue working one more stitch each row until
all the stitches have been used(?? sts)
Yarn at of Left side of Heel

Gusset Pick Up
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge
Knit across the instep stitches
Pick up 1 Gusset St @ ea Garter Ridge
Knit across the Heel Stitches ( ?? sts)
Knit across first Gusset Pick Up
You are now at the instep stitches (BOR)

Gusset Decrease
Starting at instep, knit across, On Sole needle,
K1, K2Tog, Knit across to last 3 stitches,
Slip first stitch Knitwise, Slip2nd stitch Purlwise,
Knit 2 stitches together in the Back Loop,
Knit 1
Repeat these 2 rounds till you have 32 stitches on
Sole Needle & 32 Stitches on the Instep Needle

FOOT
knit till 2 1/2” shorter than foot

TOE

DEC= Decrease Round = Slip first stitch Knitwise,
Slip 2nd stitch Knitwise, Knit 2 stitches together –
Repeat for 2nd needle


K 5 Rounds
DEC (56 st)
K 4 Rounds
DEC (52 st)
K 3 Rounds
DEC (48 st)
K 2 Round
DEC (44 st)
K 1 Round
DEC (40 st)
K 1 Round
DEC (36 st)
K 1 Round
DEC (32 st)
DEC (28 st)
DEC (24 st)
DEC (20 st) ( 27 rounds)



SAME pattern using Opal Sock Yarn


Kitchener the toes
1. F – Purl ON
2. B – Knit ON
3. F – Knit OFF
4. F – Purl ON
5. B – Purl OFF
6. B – Knit ON
Weave in all ends
Put on your Sox
Do a HAPPY FEET DANCE
Cathy Hannigan
Sat Nov 29, 2008

Saturday, November 29, 2008

DECEMBER 2008 WHENEVER STASHBUSTER SOX


The point of this is to use what you have on hand
Take a handpaint or something with short color runs
3 – 6 stitches per color
When you get to a specific color, you purl the stitches
I chose black to be the color purled with this yarn
Remember, the color above the stitch you purl, will be the color of
the purl bump that shows

This sock will fit a woman’s med foot
DECEMBER 2008 WHENEVER STASHBUSTER SOX
MATERIALS:
100 grams of fingering weight yarn
Size 2 needles (or needles to achieve gauge)
1 stitch marker to designate the beginning of the round
Gauge = st / inch & rows / inch
ABBREVIATIONS:
Sl1 = Slip 1 stitch as to knit
K = knit
P = purl
PSSO = pass slip stitch over {knit stitch}
YO = yarn over {wrap yarn over needle, will be knit in the next row}
K2TOG = Knit 2 stitched together
SSK = Slip first stitch as to knit, slip 2nd stitch as to knit, knit the 2 stitches together
P2Tog = Purl 2 stitches together
DC = K1, K2Tog, knit across to 3 stitches before end of needle, SSK, K1
* = * Repeat what is in between *asterisk*
Pattern stitch – when you get to the designated color – PURL the color
Cuff
Cast on 64 stitches, Join being careful not to twist K2P2 for 10 rounds
LEG
Start knitting the sock, remembering to PURL the designated color
Work until the leg of the sock is as long as YOU want it to be
Knit 2 rounds


HEEL over 32 stitches
1. K3* K1, Sl 1* K3
2. K3* PURL* K3
3. K3* Sl 1, K1*K3
4. K3* PURL*K3
Work heel for 2 ¾ " (20 garter ridges) or desired heel flap

ROUNDER HEEL TURN
Sl 1, K18, SSK, K1 TURN
Sl 1, P7, P2TOG, P1 TURN
Sl 1, K8, SSK, K1, TURN
Sl 1, P9, P2TOG, P1, TURN
Sl 1, K10, SSK, K1, TURN
Continue working one more stitch each row
until all the stitches have been used worked.


GUSSET PICK UP
Pick up a stitch at each garter ridge,
knit across insteps, pick up a stitch at each garter ridge,
knit across heel stitches
Knit 1 round


GUSSET DECREASE
Starting at instep, knit across, on 2nd needle,
K1, K2Tog, knit across to 3 stitches before end of needle,
SSK, K1Knit around
Repeat these 2 rounds till you have 32 stitches on each needle

FOOT
knit till 2 ½ " shorter than foot length


TOE
DC = K1, K2Tog, knit across to 3 stitches before end of needle,
SSK, K1, repeat for 2nd needle
K4 Rounds
DC (60)
K 3 Rounds
DC (56)
K2 Rounds
DC (52)
K1 Round
DC (48)
K1 Round
DC (44)
K1 Round
DC (40)
K1 Round
DC (36)
K1 Round
DC (32)
K1 Round
DC (28)
K1 Round
DC (24)
K1 Round (26 rounds)


Kitchner the toes
1. F- Purl ON
2. B – Knit ON
3. F – Knit OFF
4. F – Knit ON
5. B – Purl OFF
6. B – Purl ON

Weave in all ends
Put on your Sox
Do a HAPPY FEET DANCE

This pattern was created for
Whenever .. AGAIN!! For December 2008
Cathy Hannigan
Sat Nov 29, 2008
Happy Sock Knitting