101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®: A World of Possibilities Inspired by Just One Skein
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101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®: A World of Possibilities Inspired by Just One Skein
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781580176880 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Publication date: | 10/30/2007 |
| Series: | One-Skein Wonders |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 8.55(h) x 0.85(d) |
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CHAPTER 1
Lace Weight
Dogwood Blossom Wrap
Designed by Catherine Devine, photo on page 5
This elegant wrap is knitted with 100% cultivated silk yarn that is beautifully painted at Schaefer Yarns. The coloring is very subtle, so it does not interfere with the lovely lace patterning.
Getting Started
• NOTE: Slip the first stitch of every row purlwise with yarn in back.
• With larger needle, cast on 103 stitches. Change to smaller needle and knit 11 rows.
• SET-UP ROW (WS): Slip 1, K6, pm, K11, pm, K22, pm, K22, pm, K22, pm, K12, pm, K7.
Knitting the Wrap
• Keep the first and last 7 stitches in garter stitch and work Dogwood Blossom Lace Chart (facing page) between these stitches, purling all even-numbered (wrong-side) rows.
• Work Rows 1–72 of chart a total of 7 times, then repeat Rows 1 – 41.
• Knit 12 rows in garter stitch for ending border, then bind off loosely using larger needle.
Finishing
• Weave in ends. Thoroughly dampen the wrap and pin out to a 19" × 67" (48 × 170 cm) rectangle. Allow the wrap to dry completely.
Three-Season Lace Vest
Designed by Linda Burt, photo on page 4
This is a soft, light, and airy vest that's great for layering in spring, summer, and fall. The pattern is written for three sizes.
stitch pattern
Snowflake Lace
Worked over a multiple of 8 + 5 stitches.
ROW 1: K4, *ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, K3; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
ROW 2 AND ALL EVEN-NUMBERED ROWS THROUGH 12: Purl.
ROW 3: K5, *yo, slip 2, K1, p2sso, yo, K5; repeat from *.
ROW 5: Repeat Row 1.
ROW 7: Ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, *K3, ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog; repeat from *.
ROW 9: K1, *yo, slip 2, k1, p2sso, yo, K5; repeat from * ending last repeat K1 instead of K5.
ROW 11: Repeat Row 7.
Repeat Rows 1–12 for pattern.
Knitting the Back
• With smaller needles, cast on 87 (103, 119) stitches.
Knitting the Edging
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows.
• NEXT ROW: *K2tog, yo; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows.
Knitting the Lace Pattern
• NOTE: Work the first and last (edge) stitches in stockinette stitch. Incorporate increased stitches into lace pattern.
• Change to larger needles and work 2 rows stockinette stitch.
• Begin Snowflake Lace pattern and increase 1 stitch on each end of every 22 rows 3 times. You now have 93 (109, 125) stitches.
• Continue even until piece measures 10" (25 cm). Place marker at each end of row to indicate beginning of armhole.
• Continue in Snowflake Lace pattern, increasing 1 stitch on each end of every 7 (8, 9) rows 7 times. You now have 107 (123, 139) stitches. Continue even in Snowflake Lace pattern until piece measures 7.5 (8.5, 9.5)" (19 [22, 24] cm) from armhole marking. Bind off 8 (10, 12) stitches at the beginning of the next 8 rows. Bind off remaining 43 stitches.
Knitting the Left Front
• Using smaller needles, cast on 47 (55, 63) stitches.
• Work edging as for Back.
Knitting the Lace Pattern
• NOTE: Work the first and last (edge) stitches in stockinette stitch. Incorporate increased stitches into lace pattern.
• Change to larger needles and work 2 rows stockinette stitch.
• Begin Snowflake Lace pattern and increase 1 stitch at beginning of right-side rows every 22 rows 3 times. You now have 50 (58, 66) stitches.
• Continue even until piece measures 10" (25 cm). Place marker at beginning of a right-side row to indicate beginning of armhole.
• Continue in lace pattern, increasing 1 stitch at armhole edge every 7 (8, 9) rows 7 times and at the same time when piece measures 16" (41 cm) bind off on every other row at neck edge 16 (14, 12) stitches once, 3 stitches once, 2 stitches once, and 1 stitch 4 (6, 8) times. Continue even in lace pattern until piece measures 5 (5.5, 6)" (13 [14, 15] cm) from armhole marking. Bind off 8 (10, 12) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 right-side rows.
Knitting the Right Front
• Using smaller needles, cast on 47 (55, 63) stitches.
• Work edging as for Back.
Knitting the Lace Pattern
• NOTE: Work the first and last (edge) stitches in stockinette stitch. Incorporate increased stitches into lace pattern.
• Change to larger needles and work 2 rows stockinette stitch.
• Begin Snowflake Lace pattern and work as for Left Front reversing shaping.
Knitting the Edgings
• Sew shoulder seams together.
Knitting the Front Edgings
• With smaller needles, right side facing, and beginning just above bottom edging, pick up and knit 79 stitches along right front to neckline.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows.
• NEXT ROW: *K2tog, yo; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows, binding off on last row.
• Work for Left Front as above, but pick up stitches beginning at the neckline and work down to bottom edging.
Knitting the Neck Edging
• With smaller needles right side facing, and beginning just above Right Front edging, pick up and knit 91 (105, 115) stitches along neckline.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows.
• NEXT ROW: *K2tog, yo; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows, binding off on last row.
Knitting the Armhole Edgings
• With smaller needles, right side facing, and beginning at Right Back armhole marking, pick up and knit 69 (79, 89) stitches along armhole edge.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows.
• NEXT ROW: *K2tog, yo; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• Beginning with a purl row, work stockinette stitch for 7 rows, binding off on last row.
• Work left armhole as for right, but begin at the front armhole edge.
Finishing
• Fold edgings to inside along picot edge and loosely stitch in place. Block, stretching as necessary. Sew side seams. Weave in ends.
Rhea Lace Stole
Designed by Kirsten Hipsky, photo on page 5
Named for the Ancient Minoan mother of the gods, this stole combines old and new, and surprisingly easy lace patterns that emphasize the beauty of the hand-dyed alpaca-silk yarn.
stitch pattern
Rhea Lace Edging
ROW 1: K2, yo, P2tog, (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) in next stitch, yo, P2tog, K1, yo, K2. You now have 15 stitches.
ROW 2: K2, (K1, P1, K1) in next stitch, K1, yo, P2tog, K5, yo, P2tog, K2. You now have 17 stitches.
ROW 3: K2, yo, P2tog, K5, yo, P2tog, K6.
ROW 4: K6, yo, P2tog, K5, yo, P2tog, K2.
ROW 5: K2, yo, P2tog, K2tog, K1, ssk, yo, P2tog, K6. You now have 15 stitches.
ROW 6: Bind off 3, K2, yo, P2tog, SK2P, yo, P2tog, K2. You now have 10 stitches.
Repeat Rows 1–6 for pattern.
Body
ROW 1: K2, *yo, K1, SK2P, K1, yo, K1; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
ROW 2: Knit.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern.
Knitting the Edgings (make two)
• Cast on 10 stitches. Knit 2 rows. Work Rows 1 – 6 of Rhea Lace Edging 24 times. Knit 2 rows Bind off loosely.
Knitting the Body
• Pick up 111 stitches along the long straight edge of one lace edging. Work Body pattern for about 60" (152 cm) or until you have about 5 yds (4.5 m) of yarn remaining.
• Knit each stitch from the needle together with a loop from the other edging, binding off loosely as you go.
Finishing
• Weave in ends. Soak stole in Eucalan (a wool wash) following manufacturer's directions. Block rigorously. Preferred blocking method is to find or construct an adequately sized wooden frame, place damp stole within it, and whip stitch each edge independently to the frame with a strong but thin yarn.
Oriel Lace Scarf
Designed by Anne Carroll Gilmour, photo on page 5
This lovely lace pattern is rumored to have come from Ireland around 1880, specifically from the Oriel District around County Monaghan. Although it has a "right" and a "wrong" side, it is equally attractive on both.
stitch pattern
Oriel Lace
ROWS 1, 3, AND 5 (RS): P1, *ssk, K3, yo, P1, yo, K3, K2tog, P1; repeat from *.
ROWS 2, 4, 6, AND 8: K1, *P5, K1; repeat from *.
ROW 7: P1, *yo, K3, K2tog, P1, ssk, K3, yo, P1; repeat from *.
ROW 9: P2, *yo, K2, K2tog, P1, ssk, K2, yo, P3; repeat from *, ending last repeat with P2.
ROW 10: K2, *P4, K1, P4, K3; repeat from *, ending last repeat with K2.
ROW 11: P3, *yo, K1, K2tog, P1, ssk, K1, yo, P5; repeat from *, ending last repeat with P3.
ROW 12: K3, *P3, K1, P3, K5; repeat from *, ending last repeat with K3.
ROW 13: P4, *yo, K2tog, P1, ssk, yo, P7; repeat from *, ending last repeat with P4.
ROW 14: K4, *P2, K1, P2, K7; repeat from *, ending last repeat with K4.
ROWS 15, 17, AND 19: Repeat Row 7.
ROWS 16, 18, 20, AND 22: Repeat Row 2.
ROW 21: Repeat Row 1.
ROW 23: P1, *ssk, K2, yo, P3, yo, K2, K2tog, P1; repeat from *.
ROW 24: K1, *P4, K3, P4, K1; repeat from *.
ROW 25: P1, *ssk, K1, yo, P5, yo, K1, K2tog, P1; repeat from *.
ROW 26: K1, *P3, K5, P3, K1; repeat from *.
ROW 27: P1, *ssk, yo, P7, yo, K2tog, P1; repeat from *.
ROW 28: K1, *P2, K7, P2, K1; repeat from *.
Knitting the Scarf
• Cast on 47 stitches. Work 8 rows of garter stitch (knit every row).
• NEXT ROW (RS): K5, pm, work Row 1 of Oriel Lace pattern to last 5 stitches, pm, K5.
• Continue knitting the first and last 5 stitches on every row and working Oriel Lace between the markers, working a total of 17 full repeats of the 28-row pattern.
• Remove the markers and work 8 rows of garter stitch. Bind off loosely.
Finishing
• Weave in end. Wash and block.
Tucson Lattice Shawl
Designed by Nancy Miller, photo on page 4
The lovely variegation in this yarn makes a very simple shawl look wonderfully complex. The fiber blend makes this a year-round item of wearable art.
stitch pattern
Lace
ROWS 1 AND 3: Purl.
ROW 2: K1, *yo, K2tog; repeat from *.
ROW 4: *Slip 1, K1, psso, yo; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.
Knitting the Shawl
• Loosely cast on 75 stitches. Work Lace pattern to desired length. Bind off loosely.
Finishing
• Weave in ends. Block to desired size.
Alpaca Warmers
Designed by Judith Durant, photo on page 5
These warmers are knitted from lace-weight yarn and offer just enough warmth for a drafty old house. Unlike most warmers, these have finger holes, so they stay in place while allowing for complete freedom of finger movement. The lovely lace pattern makes them appropriate for a winter bride.
stitch pattern
Lace
ROUNDS 1, 3, 5, AND 7: Knit.
ROUND 2: K1, *yo, ssk, K1, K2tog, yo, K1; repeat from *.
ROUND 4: K1, *yo, K1, (slip 1, K2tog, psso), K1, yo, K1; repeat from *.
ROUND 6: K1, *K2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, K1; repeat from *.
ROUND 8: K2tog, *K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, (slip 1, K2tog, psso); repeat from * to last 5 sts, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, ssk.
NOTE: On Round 8, slip first stitch from needle 2 to needle 3 to work the ssk.
Knitting the Left Warmer
• Holding two needles together, cast on 72 stitches. Place 24 stitches on each of three needles and join into a round. Place marker. Work K2, P2 rib for 1.5" (3 cm), increasing 1 stitch on the last round You now have 25 stitches on needle 1 and 24 stitches each on needles 2 and 3.
Beginning the Lace Pattern
• NEXT ROUND: Knit, placing a marker after stitch 37 to mark side; at 4 stitches from end of needle 3, place marker for thumb gusset, K1, place marker for thumb gusset, K3.
• Continue working Lace pattern beginning with Round 2 over first 37 stitches for back of warmer and stockinette stitch over remaining 36 stitches for the palm until you have worked Rounds 1 – 8 of Lace pattern five times total and at the same time increase 1 stitch after the first and before the second thumb gusset markers on every 4 rounds beginning with Round 4. You now have 93 stitches.
Isolating the Thumb Gusset
• Work Round 1 of Lace pattern on back stitches and knit palm stitches to first thumb gusset Place 21 thumb gusset stitches on string to hold Cast on 1 stitch, join and knit last 3 stitches from needle 3 You again have 73 stitches.
• Continue working patterns as established beginning with Round 2 until you have worked Rounds 1–8 of Lace pattern two more times. Knit 1 round.
• Work Round 2 of Lace pattern over 25 stitches on needle 1 and first 3 stitches on needle 2; place remaining 9 back stitches and first 9 palm stitches on string to hold for Little Finger. On Needle 2, cast on 6 stitches, rejoin and knit to end of round. You now have 61 stitches: 25 on needle 1, 12 on needle 2, and 24 on needle 3.
• Continue in patterns as established until you have completed Rounds 1–8 of Lace pattern one more time, working the first 3 stitches on needle 2 as follows:
• ROUND 4: Yo, K1, ssk.
• ROUND 6: K2tog, yo, K1.
• ROUND 8: K1, yo, K1.
• NOTE: On Round 8, slip the first stitch from needle 2 to needle 1 to work the (slip1, k2tog, psso).
• Discontinue Lace pattern Knit one round.
Knitting the Index Finger
• Knit 12 back stitches, place remaining 16 back stitches and first 23 palm stitches on string to hold. Cast on 6 stitches on new needle, rejoin and knit remaining 11 stitches You now have 29 stitches Knit one round, decreasing 1 stitch Work 2 rounds of K1, P1 rib, bind off loosely in rib.
Knitting the Middle Finger
• Place 8 palm stitches on needle, join new yarn and knit these stitches. With a new needle, pick up and knit the 6 stitches cast on for Index Finger (see No Holes). Place 8 back stitches on needle and knit, cast on 6 stitches. Join and knit one round. Work 2 rounds of K1, P1 rib, bind off loosely in rib.
Knitting the Ring Finger
• Place remaining 23 stitches on two needles With a new needle, pick up and knit the 6 stitches cast on for Middle Finger (see No Holes). Join and knit one round, decreasing one stitch. Work 2 rounds of K1, P1 rib, bind off loosely in rib.
Knitting the Little Finger
• Place 18 held stitches on two needles. With a new needle, pick up and knit the 6 stitches cast on for Ring Finger (see No Holes). Join and knit one round. Work 2 rounds of K1, P1 rib, bind off loosely in rib.
Knitting the Thumb
• Place 21 Thumb Gusset stitches on two needles. With new needle, pick up and knit 9 stitches into the space at the inside of the thumb. Knit one round. Work 2 rounds of K1, P1 rib, bind off loosely in rib.
Knitting the Right Warmer
• Work the cuff as for Left Warmer.
Beginning the Lace Pattern
• NEXT ROUND: K3, place marker for thumb gusset, K1, place marker for thumb gusset, K32 and mark side.
• Continue as for Left Warmer until you have 93 stitches and are ready to work the thumb gusset.
Isolating the Thumb Gusset
• Knit 3 and place 21 thumb gusset stitches on string to hold. Cast on 1 stitch, join and continue round in patterns as established. You again have 73 stitches.
• Continue working patterns as established beginning with Round 2 until you have worked Rounds 1–8 of Lace pattern two more times. Knit 1 round.
• Work in patterns to 9 stitches before side marker. Place 9 palm stitches and 9 back stitches on string to hold for Little Finger. Cast on 6 stitches, rejoin and work in pattern to end of round.
• Continue as for Left Warmer, knitting the Ring Finger, the Middle Finger, and then the Index Finger, using the same number of stitches specified for Left Warmer for each finger. Knit the Little Finger and Thumb as for Left Warmer.
No Holes
To prevent holes from forming at the base of thumbs and fingers in mittens and gloves, pick up an extra stitch on each side of the stitches you need to pick up for the thumb or finger. When you work the next round, knit the first extra stitch together with the one before it and the second extra stitch together with the stitch after it.
Finishing
• Weave in all ends, using the tails to close up any holes at the base of the fingers that may have developed despite your best efforts.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
Project PhotosIntroduction
Lace Weight
Fingering Weight
Sport Weight
DK/Light Worsted Weight
Mohair Yarn
Worsted Weight
Heavy Worsted Weight
Bulky Weight
Novelty Yarn
About the Designers
Glossary
Index
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