Saturday, August 22, 2015

Heather’s Cozy Throw pattern
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Created by Heather Wells


** This is not a typical throw.  I use a lot of different yarns, in different thicknesses, and textures.  This pattern is broken up into stitch patterns, because I suggest different types of patterns according to the texture of yarn you are using.  Basically every time you switch yarn, you choose a new pattern to follow.  This is a perfect way to build your knitting skill, and use up some of that scrap yarn.  


Materials: I usually use about 31 skeins/ partial skeins of yarn
Here is a video showing how I pick my yarns

I used to work at a yarn shop called L’Atelier in Redondo Beach, Ca.  I love the yarns they carry, and will be making my Blanket with yarns from them.  They will have a list of my yarns, so if there are any yarns I am using that you would like, feel free to call them at. 1-800-833-6133


I use a U.S. 10.5 circular needle for this project,  it looks really nice on a U.S. 11 as well.


I typically have an average of 190 running stitches.  If you are using a U.S. size 11 you can easily cut that to about 175 running stitches.  In this project, I increase or decrease, to accommodate for the thickness of yarn, and the amount of stitches required for particular patterns.  I will discuss this in the video tutorials, when I am changing yarns, and showing new patterns.  As a general rule of thumb I will increase stitches when doing cables, tighter stitches, and ribs, then decrease back to the running number of stitches when I am through.  For really thick yarns, I will decrease a few stitches, for thin yarn, I will double it, or even triple it.  This will all be discussed in tutorials when I come across these yarns.  


In this particular case I will be using 10.5 U.S. circular needles, and casting on 187 sts.  
** when starting a new color you will be increasing or decreasing to accommodate the new pattern. if the right side is facing knit the first row, if the wrong side is facing, purl the first row.
  
Mock Rib: (smooth to slightly textured yarn)
Multiple of 4 + 3
Row 1: K3, *Wyif sl 1, k3.  Repeat from * across.
Row 2: K1, *Wyif sl 1, k3. Repeat from * across, ending with sl 1, k1
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length


Scallop Stitch: (smooth to slightly textured yarn)
Multiple of 5 + 2
Row 1: Purl across. (WS)
Row 2: Knit across.
Row 3: Purl across.
Row 4: P2, *wyif sl 3, p2; repeat from *across.
Row 5: Purl across.
Row 6: P2, *wyif sl 3, p2; repeat from * across.
Repeat rows 1 - 6 for desired length.


Reverse Stockinette: (furry or flagged yarns)
Row 1: Purl across RS
Row 2: Knit across.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length.


Linen Stitch: (ribbon)
Multiple of 2 + 1
Row 1: Purl across. (WS)
Row 2: *K1, wyif slip 1; repeat from * across to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 3: Purl across.
Row 4: K2, * wyif slip 1, K1; Repeat from * across to last stitch, knit 1
Repeat rows 1 - 4 for desired length


Garter Stitch: (any yarn)
All Rows: Knit across.
Repeat until desired length

Stockinette: (any yarn, particularly nice with smooth yarn)
Row 1: Knit across. RS
Row 2: Purl Across.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length


Basket Weave (smooth yarn)
multiple of 8 + 10
Row 1: K4, *p2, k6; repeat from * across ending with p2, k4   (WS)
Row 2: P4, *k2, p6; repeat from * across ending with k2, p4
Row 3: K4, *p2, k6; repeat from * across ending with p2, k4
Row 4: Knit across
Row 5: K8, *p2, k6; repeat from * across ending with p2, k8
Row 6: P8, *k2, p6; repeat from * across ending with k2, p8
Row 7: K8, *p2, k6; repeat from * across ending with p2, k8
Row 8: Knit across
Repeat rows 1- 8 for desired length


Gulls and Garter (smooth)
Multiple of 8 + 1
Row 1: K2, *p5, k3; repeat from * across ending with p5, k2 (WS)
Row 2: K2, *wyif sl 5, k3; repeat from * across ending with wyif sl 5, k2
Row 3: K2, *p5, k3; repeat from * across ending with p5, k2
Row 4: K4, *insert right needle under the loose strand from 2nd row and into the next  stitch on the left hand needle and k, k7; repeat from * across ending with k4


Quilting by 5 (smooth - lightly textured)
Multiple of 6 + 3
pu1 = insert tip of right needle upwards under the loose strand 3 rows below, and knit it together with the next stitch.
Note: When slipping stitches hold yarn loosely
Foundation row: Using Color a knit across (RS)
Row 1: Using color A, p2, *wyib slip 5, p1; repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 2: Using color B, knit across
Row 3: Using color B, purl across
Row 4: Using color A, k1, sl 3, pu1. *Sl 5, p1; repeat from * across ending with sl3, k1
Row 5: Using color A, p1, wyib sl 3, p1. *Wyib sl 5, P1; repeat from * across ending with wyib sl 3, p1
Row 6: Using color B, knit across
Row 7: Using color B, purl across
Row 8: Using color A, k1, pu1, *sl 5, pu1; repeat from * across ending with k1
Repeat last 8 rows for desired length


Dimple Stitch (smooth)
An even number of stitches
Row 1: *K1, sl 1; Repeat from * across (RS)
Row 2: *sl 1, p 1; repeat from * across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: Purl across
Row 5: *Sl 1, k 1; repeat from * across
Row 6: *P 1, sl 1; repeat from * across
Row 7: Knit across
Row 8: Purl across
Repeat rows 1- 8 for desired length


Loop Stitch (Smooth, ribbon, or sequined)
Multiple of 3 +1
Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: *Knit 1, wyib slip 2 purlwise. Repeat from * across

Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length.


Seed Stitch (smooth to lightly textured)
Odd number of Stitches
Row 1: * K1, p1; repeat from * across ending with k1

Repeat row 1 for desired length

***P.S. **** When I add stitches, this post will be updated to include the new stitches
Heather


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Yarn used on the Right Handed Knitting Channel
In order as follows
Brand Type Color
1. Trendsetter - Merino VIII  - 688 - Mock Rib Pattern
2. Filatura Di Crosa -Chantal - 03 - Scallop Stitch
3. Anny Blatt - Victoria (from stash) - 1 row in eyelash color
4. Plum Eyelash (from stash)- 1 row reverse stockinette
5. Latelier - Lauraine (from stash) - Linen Stitch
6. Medium Plum thin ribbon (from stash)- two rows garter
7. Pale Plum- Merino- (from Stash) two rows garter,followed by two rows of yarn 6 in garter
8. Shi Bui - Linen - Field -doubled: Stockinette
9. Lana Grossa - Cotone - 007 - doubled: basket weave
10. L’Atelier - Eyelash - Purple with neutral eyelash: Reverse Stockinette
11. Lana Grossa - Linea Pura - 015: Gulls and Garter
12. Tahki - Aruba -01 Color A of Quilting by 5
13. Trendsetter - Lino - 134 held with Sirdar Snuggly - Baby Bamboo - 137(from stash)
for Color B in Quilting by 5
14. Heathered taupe/ brown yarn from stash - garter - stockinette - garter
15. Trendsetter - Davino - 56: Dimple Stitch
16. Lana Grossa Opera 11 - Loop Stitch
17. Trendsetter Aura 67/ Trendsetter Shadow Metal 119 - Reverse Stockinette
18. Bergere Sport 20499
19. Lana Grossa Allegro Unito 106
20. L’Atelier Essence 30387
21. Karabella Pluma Gold 6
22. Queensland Collection Sweet Pea 2
23. Prism Radiant Petit Madison Tumbleweed
24. Lana Grossa Super Lana 068
25. Lana Grossa Opera 008
26. Lana Grossa Silk Hair 059
27. Lana Grossa Aria 037
28. Shi Bui Kavo Field
29. Trendsetter Shadow Metal 119
30. Lana Grossa Opera 11
31. Lana Grossa Linea Pura 301
32. Lana Grossa Divino 56
33. Tahki Aruba 006
34. Tahki Aruba 001
35. Anny Blatt Muguet Nenuphar
36. Rowan Super Fine Merino 00263
37. Shi Bui Silk Cloud Field
38. Filature Di Crosa Chantal 3
39. Trendsetter Lino 92
16. Shi Bui Silk Cloud Caffeine

Extra ..  Trendsetter   Papi 125

4 comments:

  1. Do you remember Julie Lukas? Her mom makes yarn. You might check it out. =)
    http://www.socksjudy.com/

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  2. How have you been? I will check out the site. Do you still talk to Julie?
    Feels like forever ago.

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    1. I am doing pretty decent. And yes, myself and Julie still talk. =) It *was* forever ago. =) You should say hi on the G+ side, I am there a lot. =)

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  3. Did you finish this tutorial series? I don't see the blog post you mention in the video.

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