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bastard’s degree

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do you ever catch yourself thinking of something so weird and fucked up that you have to stop mid-thought and your face is

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When your pattern has been through H E L L

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I FINISHED IT

I finished the cable knit scarf but I don’t have it on me right now so I can’t take pictures or actually measure it to get the real dimensions, but it’s finally done.

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Easy Peasy Lace Scarf

This is a pattern I found a few months ago and I’ve used once already but I wanted something super easy to do and I thought this pattern would really suit the yarn with all the sparkles.��

The original pattern is here: http://turvid.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-pattern-one-row-lace-scarf.html

What you’ll need:

- a set of US 10/ 6 mm needles (although I’m using US 9′s)

-the original pattern uses 175 yards of a superfine alpaca yarn. I’m using 2 rolls of the Caron Simply Soft Party yarn in the color Silver Sparkle. It’s a medium yarn and each ball is 164 yards (so mine will end quite long)

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

K2TOG: Knit 2 Together

YO: Yarn Over

Pattern:

CO 24 stitches or any number divisible by 4 ( I have 36 I believe) and knit 2 rows

K4, *YO, K2TOG, K2; repeat from * to the end

repeat that one row until the scarf is at your desired length, then knit 1 row and bind off. 

This pattern is super easy and it’s definitely something you can knit in front of the tv or while watching a video. It knits up fast and looks super pretty. 

That original pattern again: http://turvid.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-pattern-one-row-lace-scarf.html

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Amethyst Shawl

Both of these photos are mind for once because the original pattern, found here: http://patternduchess.com/shawl-of-solitaire-pattern/ didn’t seem to have a good close up of the project but the creator made it in a nice sweet off-white color.

I actually ended up tearing out the star stich scarf I was making with Grape Fizz and casting on this pretty shawl because I happened to find the pattern. Anyway, it turns out this pattern is even more complicated than the diamond scarf but somehow easier to follow. 

What you’ll need:

-Around 575 yards or 5.28 ounces of some baby weight yarn. I’m using a medium weight yarn anyway because the color is so pretty but it makes for a heavier shawl so it’s up to whatever you want

-a set of long or circular US 3/ 3.25 mm needles. I’m using a set of circulars borrowed from my grandmother that have 32 inches of cable (the circular part), but you can definitely use smaller. 

Abbreviations:

RS: Right Side

WS: Wrong Side

K: Knit

P: Purl

YO: Yarn Over

SSK: Slip Slip Knit

K2TOG: Knit 2 Together

SK2P: Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Over Slipped Stitch

Here’s a tutorial for the SK2P because I didn’t previously know how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1QJSBxPw4I&t=36s

Pattern:

CO 81 stitches and knit 10 rows

Row 1 (RS): K5, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K3, *K4, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K3*rep total of 3 times, K4, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K5;

Row 2 and all the wrong side rows: K5, P until 5 sts are left, K last 5 sts;

Row 3: K9, YO, SSK, K2,*K3, K2TOG, YO, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K2* rep total of 3 times, K3, K2TOG, YO, K9;

Row 5: K5, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK,*(K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK)* rep total of 9 times, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K5;

Row 7: K6, YO, SK2P, YO, K3, YO,*(SK2P, YO, K3, YO)* rep total of 9 times, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, K6;

Row 9: K8, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO,*K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K7, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO* rep total of 3 times, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K8;

Row 11: K9, YO, SK2P, YO, K1,*K2, YO, SK2P, YO, K9, YO, SK2P, YO, K1* rep total of 3 times, K2, YO, SK2P, YO, K9;

Row 13: K8, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK,*K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K7, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK* rep total of 3 times, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K8;

Row 15: K7, K2TOG, YO, K3, YO,*SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K5, K2TOG, YO, K3, YO* rep total of 3 times, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K7;

Row 17: K5, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO,*(K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO)* rep total of 9 times, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K5;

Row 19: K9, YO, SK2P, YO, K1,*K2, YO, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, K1* rep total of 3 times, K2, YO, SK2P, YO, K9;

Row 21: K5, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K3,*K4, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K3* rep total of 3 times, K4, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K5;

Row 23: K6, YO, SK2P, YO, K4,*K5, YO, SK2P, YO, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, K4* rep total of 3 times, K5, YO, SK2P, YO, K6;

Row 24: K first 5 sts, P until 5 sts are left, K last 5 sts;

Repeat rows 1 to 24 as many times as you want- the original pattern suggests 15 repeats. 

Knit last 10 rows and cast off.

This was something I started to do between my cable scarf because I’m so damn tired of cabling- but hopefully, that’ll be over soon. Nevertheless, this is coming out really pretty and I hope to sell this one as well so if you’re interested, keep an eye out!

Again that original pattern: http://patternduchess.com/shawl-of-solitaire-pattern/

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This guy is getting so long! I’d estimate it’s about 8 to 12 feet long but I’m not sure. I decided to braid a few of the tassels for some extra flavor in there and I think it looks really cute!

My original post with the pattern can be found here: https://twistyknits88.tumblr.com/post/172775561004/disclaimer-the-first-photo-is-not-mine-nor-is-the

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I finished the diamond lace scarf I was making in The Mandala yarn in the color Pheonix! The original post containing the pattern itself can be found here: https://twistyknits88.tumblr.com/post/172829057294/that-first-picture-isnt-mine-it-belongs-to-the

Anyway, all that’s left to do is take it home, block it, and sew it up into an infinity scarf. I hope that as I get a job this summer I can pay to list it on Etsy and sell it, so if you’re interested in buying this once it’s finished, keep an eye on my blog! I hope to see it go for around 15 or 20 dollars- I’m not looking to charge people a lot of money for my work because I make so many things just for fun. 

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I have an exam in 3 hours and I present to you my studying comprimise. I knit one row per term, repeating that term as I knit the row. Ive got a lot of projecet updates coming this weekend, but I need to go out and get some decent pictures. Everythings been a bit hectic with exams and moving out of the dorm but I’ve otherwise but knitting like a maniac. New patterns soon ❤ Ps sorry my photos are still crummy- ill be reunited with my digital camera in a matter of days! Hooray! Then I might go back and put better pictures on my pattern posts

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I started a new project

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That first photo is as usual, not mine. It comes from the original pattern to show different yarns and outcomes of this stitch.

Star Stitch Scarf

This is the project I’d already mentioned using the Red Heart yarn in Grape Fizz in one of my favorite stitches. This is a pattern I’ve been using for several years, and it seems to be a fan favorite.

Original pattern can be found here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holding-hands-feeding-ducks

What you’ll need:

-Some kind of worsted weight or aran weighted yarn; basically any type of medium yarn. Around 7.05 ounces of yarn or however much you want- that’s based on how long you want the scarf.

-US 10.5 /6.5 mm straight needles (I use 8’s because it’s what I have- smaller needles will create smaller stars. Recommended that you use larger needles than you usually would with whatever kind of yarn you’re using because this is a very loosely knit pattern due to how the star is made)

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right Side

WS: Wrong Side

MS: Make Star

Star stitch for MS: purl three stitches together but leave the stitches on the left needle. Wrap the yarn around the working needle one time and then purl those same three stitches again and drop them. Try to do this loosely as it gets more difficult the tighter your yarn is.

Pattern:

CO any multiple of 4 stitches + 1 (17, 21, 25, 29, etc)

If you’re using the long tail count on, it will count as the first knitted row

Row 1: (RS) Knit all stitches across

Row 2: (WS) P1, *MS, P1; repeat from * to end

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: P3, *MS, P1; repeat from * to last 3, P3

Repeat all 4 rows until desired length and then bind off on the RS.

This is sort of an easy stitch that comes out really pretty and is easy to memorize- basically, this stitch is a good candidate for “mindless knitting”, which is knitting without really paying much attention, such as when watching TV or paying attention to something else.

That original pattern again, don’t sue me: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holding-hands-feeding-ducks

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That first picture isn’t mine, it belongs to the author of the original pattern.

A More Complicated Lace Pattern for the More Adventurous Knitter

This is a pattern I’ve only started using recently because the pattern is a repeat of 20 rows and it’s so easy to get the wrong number of stitches and have to take out 4 rows. Although this pattern is complicated, I really love how it looks all knitted up. Since I’m still working on the scarf using this pattern mine is, of course, unblocked while the original is washed and blocked.

The original pattern can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2009/04/03/whits-knits-checkerboard-lace-scarf/

What you’ll need:

-DK (light) or fingering yarn, something that will work well with this lace pattern; the original uses 3 skeins of The Fibre Company’s Canopy (a fingering yarn that is 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, and 20% bamboo) in Sasparilla and mine used 1 skein of Lion Brand’s Mandala Yarn in the color Pheonix

-US 7/ 4.5 mm knitting needles, straight or circular

Gauge:

5 ¼ stitches = 1 inch in this pattern, unblocked

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

P: Purl

YO: Yarnover

K2TOG: Knit 2 together

SSK: Slip, slip, knit

Pattern:

CO any multiple of 10 + 8 (18, 28, 38, 48, etc)

Knit 4 rows in garter stitch

Row 1 and every odd numbered row (the easy part): K2, purl to last 2, K2

Row 2: K6, *YO, SSK, K1, (K2TOG, YO) twice, K3; repeat from * to last 2, K2

Row 4: K2, *K3, (YO, SSK) twice, K1, K2TOG, YO; repeat from * to last 6, K6

Row 6: K4, *(YO, SSK) 3 times, K4; repeat from * to last 4, then YO, SSK, K2

Row 8: K3, *(YO, SSK) 4 times, K2; repeat from * to last 5, then YO, SSK, K3

Row 10: (repeat row 6) K4, *(YO, SSK) 3 times, K4; repeat from * to last 4, then YO, SSK, K2

Row 12: (repeat row 4) K2, *K3, (YO, SSK) twice, K1, K2TOG, YO; repeat from * to last 6, K6

Row 14: (repeat row 2) K6, *YO, SSK, K1, (K2TOG, YO) twice, K3; repeat from * to last 2, K2

Row 16: K2, K2TOG, YO, *K4, (K2TOG, YO) 3 times; repeat from * to last 4, K4

Row 18: K3, K2TOG, YO, *K2, (K2TOG, YO) 4 times; repeat from * to last 3, K3

Row 20: (repeat row 16) K2, K2TOG, YO, *K4, (K2TOG, YO) 3 times; repeat from * to last 4, K4

Repeat rows 1-20 until piece measures 60 inches or desired length, ending with Row 5

Knit 4 row, bind off loosely and weave in loose ends. Wash and block to open up the lace, but be gentle.

That original pattern again (please nobody sue me):

https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2009/04/03/whits-knits-checkerboard-lace-scarf/

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Yarn Haul!

I made a trip to Wal-Mart recently with an array of gift cards and of course I had to get some new yarn. These jewels are what I found there.

1. Red Heart Super Saver in the color Grape Fizz

This one has kind of a silky texture rather unlike most of Red Heart’s acrylic yarns.

2. Red Heart Super Saver in the color Favorite Stripe (gotta love Red Heart)

3. Lion Brand Mandala yarn in the color Spirit

This whole collection of colors is very pretty and all of them are named after fantasy creatures, so that’s neat. I love the color pooled yarn like this. I also got the color Pheonix, but I’ve already balled it while doing a lacey patterned scarf that I have yet to post so I can’t show you the colors very well. 

4. Caron Simply Soft Party in the color Silver Sparkle

This yarn has a very nice sparkle without being textured- I know what a pain it is to work with textured yarn, so I try to stay away from it as much as I can.

5. Loops and Threads Kai yarn in the color Birthday Cake

This yarn is nice and light, good for lacey or light patterns and it’s color changing, making it more interesting.

I’ve already started a new project with the Grape Fizz, so I’ll share it and tell you all about one of my favorite stitches soon.

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Disclaimer: The first picture and the original pattern are NOT mine. I hope you can tell because the first picture l ooks really nice and professional and the others look like shit. Kind of my fault, I sent my digital camera home with my parents weeks ago.

Nostalgia: A Pattern I’ve Used For a Long Time

This is a pattern I’ve always really liked and it’s one that I’ve used a LOT. Before I came to college, my knitting wasn’t that great, because I didn’t have much motivation to knit and therefore didn’t get a lot of practice. But once my hall mates in the dorm found out I knitted, I got a lot of scarf requests in school colors, so my knitting got much neater and I got a lot faster at my work.

Anyway, this was one of the patterns I’ve used since I wasn’t so good at knitting and still use today- I got it a long time ago from Ravelry, which is the page I’ll link for the original pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drop-stitch-scarf-2

I used this pattern a long long time ago to make my very own Ravenclaw house scarf (Harry Potter) and I would like to redo this scarf sometime in the future, but I love this one very dearly for now. The original pattern is once again worked in one color, so you can see the differences of working one or two colors (despite my quite awful knitting skills at the time).

Please note that if you wish to use this pattern commercially, the author has a commercial-use version in her Etsy store, found here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/frazzledknits

What you’ll need:

-Any DK (light or fingering yarn) or worsted weight yarn- my scarf was done in Red Heart (I have a lot of Red Heart yarn, okay??)- and original was done with one skein of Hand Maiden Godiva (50% wool, 50% silk) in the color Dragonfly

-You can use just about any needles to you want- use bigger needles than usual for a lacier final product- the scarf from the original pattern used US 8/ 5 mm straight needles and I used US 6/ 4 mm straight needles.

-Yarn Needle, to weave in ends

-Scissors

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

P: Purl

YO: Yarn Over

Pattern:

CO 26 stitches, or any multiple of 10 + 6 (16, 26, 36, 46, etc)

Knit 4 rows garter stitch

Row 1: K6, *YO, K1, YO twice, K1, YO 3 times, K1, YO twice, K1, YO, K6; repeat from * to the end. When using 26 stitches, it will cycle through twice

Row 2: Knit across, dropping all yarnovers as you go

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Knit

Row 5: K1, *YO, K1, YO twice, K1, YO three times, K1, YO twice, K1, YO, K6; repeat from * to the end. However many stitches you have, the cycle will repeat one more time than it did on row 1

Row 6: Knit across, dropping all your yarnovers

Row 7: Knit

Row 8: Knit

Continue these rows until desired length, then end with another 4 rows of garter stitch. Cast off and weave in all your ends. Wash and block to open up the pattern a bit more- my scarf is unblocked because after 5 or 6 years of knitting, I still don’t know how to do that.

The original pattern link again: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drop-stitch-scarf-2

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Disclaimer: The first photo is not mine nor is the original pattern. 

The Cable to End All Cables

I found this pattern quite recently and it’s has turned out to be easy enough that I don’t have to pay too much attention to it while I’m watching a movie or something. I’m using Red Heart Super Saver yarn in the colors Paddy Green, Pumpkin, Cherry Red, and Bright Yellow while the original pattern used just one color, so you can see the difference of using one color or multiple. Another modification I’ve made is that my scarf is just going to be a regular scarf with cute little tassels while the original pattern is for an infinity scarf- not hard to change, but a totally different end result.

This is NOT my pattern, I am simply sharing it with at the author’s discretion- the original pattern can be found here: http://www.leeleeknits.com/braided-cables-winter-scarf-knitting-pattern/

What you’ll need:

-US 11/ 8.0 mm straight knitting needles

-3.5 Skeins of Painbox Yarns Simply Chunky in Duck Egg Blue (from the original pattern, or you can just get a bunch of yarn together and knit like I’ve done)

-Cable Needle

-Yarn Needle, for weaving in ends and making this into an infinity scarf if you’d like

-Scissors

Gauge, if you pay attention to that sort of thing (I’m a very eclectic knitter):

13.5 Stitches, 16 Rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (from original pattern with original yarn)

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

P: Purl

C6F: Cable 6 to the front (slip 3 stitches onto the cable needle to the front of your work, knit the next three, then knit the three stitches off the cable needle)

C6B: Cable 6 to the back (slip 3 stitches onto the cable needle to the back of your work, knit the next three, then knit the stitches off the cable needle)

Pattern:

CO 64 stitches

Row 1: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K12, P2; repeat from * to last 6, then K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 2: P1, K1, PI, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2; repeat from * to last 6, then P2, K1, P1, K1, P1

Row 3: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, C6F, C6F, P2; repeat from * to last 6, then K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 4: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2; repeat from * to last 6, then P2, K1, P1, K1, P1

Row 5: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K12, P2; repeat from * to last 6, then K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 6: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2; repeat from * to last 6, then P2, K1, P1, K1, P1

Row 7: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K3, C6B, K3, P2; repeat from * to last 6, then K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 8: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2; repeat from * to last 6, then P2, K1, P1, K1, P1

Repeat rows 1-8 until your work measures 44 inches or desired length, then cast off.

To make an infinity scarf/cowl (from original pattern):

Fold in half and sew together the cast on/ bind off ends. Weave in any loose threads.

This is the first cable I’ve ever done, so it seemed to me at least as though this would be a pattern I would have to pay attention to, and I would gladly do it because this scarf is for a dear friend, but I found that as I got working and settled into the rhythm, I was able to knit without constantly consulting the pattern. As long as you pay attention to the row you’re on and knit the stitches as they appear, you should be just fine.

The original pattern again, I’m trying to avoid infringement or plagiarism: http://www.leeleeknits.com/braided-cables-winter-scarf-knitting-pattern/