Puddles...aka The Dog-Walking Scarf

Puddles? One would think the cable pattern reminded me of the ripples in a puddle. Or that this scarf would be perfect for a rainy day. But no. My dad asked for a “cabley” scarf for when he walks the doggies at night. And Puddles, as you know, is one of those doggies.

Puddles...aka The Dog-Walking Scarf by Irishgirlieknits ravel it!

Yarn: Rowan Plaid (109 yards), 3 skeins

Needles: Size 11

Gauge: ~3 ¼” stitches/inch

Length: 7 ¾” x 72" (after blocking)

KEY

k: knit

p: purl

C6F: slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 3 stitches from left-hand needle, then knit stitches from cable needle.

C6B: slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 3 stitches from left-hand needle, then knit stitches from cable needle.

This pattern is a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2 stitches (1 stitch at each end). The pattern can easily be modified in width or used with thinner yarns (e.g., I can’t wait to make a worsted weight version with my new Plucky Knitter Merino Cashmere Nylon Worsted yarn! I’ll add those modifications when I do!).

Instructions:

Cast on 32 stitches.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k 1, (C6F, k6) 2 times, C6F, k 1.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: Knit.

Row 8: Purl.

Row 9: k 1, (k 6, C6B) 2 times, k 7.

Row 10: Purl.

Row 11: Knit.

Row 12: Purl.

Repeat rows 1-12 until desired length. Bind off.

credits: This pattern was modified from the "Sand Wind" stitch pattern that appears in Knight, E. (2007) The Harmony Guides: Cables & Arans 250 Stitches to Knit



As always, please let me know if you have any questions or find any errors in the pattern.

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

That Something Special that Rocks!

Aubergine

That gorgeous skein of STR Eggplanted (heavyweight, of course) that I picked out at camp needed a very special pattern.

Pattern: Aubergine (ravelry link)by IrishgirlieKnits

Yarn: BMFA Socks that Rock heavyweight, colorway Eggplanted (1 skein)

Needles: Size 8

Gauge: ~5 1/2 stitches/inch in pattern

Length: 5 1/2" x 70" (after blocking)

KEY

sl 1: slip 1 stitch

k: knit

p: purl

p2tog: purl 2 stitches together

FC: faux cable that creates a new stitch (I've done my best to explain this stitch both in words and pictures below); to complete the "faux cable," slip the right hand needle between the 2nd and 3rd stitches on the left needle and make a yarn over (you are essentially creating a new stitch, see picture a. below); pull the new stitch through and you have a new stitch on the right needle (see picture b. below); now knit stitches 1 and 2 on the left hand needle as normal, you have three stitches now on the right hand needle (see picture c. below).

a. b. c.

This pattern is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 stitches (1 slipped stitch at each end). The pattern can easily be modified in width (if you want to try to avoid pooling, try changing stitch count or needle size/gauge) or used with thicker or thinner yarns (see below).

Instructions:

Cast on 34 stitches (I used the German twisted long-tail cast on. My attempt to prevent curling. Seemed to work, not sure if it was necessary or not. I had just learned it at camp and wanted to try it!).

Row 1: Sl 1, k all

Row 2: Sl 1, p all

Row 3: Sl 1, *FC, k 2 * (repeat * * until last stitch), k1

Row 4: Sl 1, *p 3, p2tog * (repeat * * until last stitch), p 1

Row 5: Sl 1, *k 2, FC* (repeat * * until last stitch), k1

Row 6: Sl 1, p 1, p2tog, *p 3, p2tog* (repeat * * until last 3 stitches), p 3

Repeat rows 3-6 until desired length

Finish with a one row knit, one row purl, and then bind off. Please let me know if you have any questions or find any errors. Thanks!

credits: The "faux cable" stitch pattern appears in a Japanese reference moyouhen 500 boubariami moyoubetsu ketteiban.

I love the potential of this stitch pattern. It works so well with my favorite yarn and I love how changing the stitch count can easily change the look of this scarf. I wanted to show you my original gauge swatch (I know, I know...I swatched for a scarf?!!?!). Its in January One and had fewer stitches and at least from first go, didn't look like this colorway was going to pool quite the way Eggplanted did. Goes to show you what a few stitches can do, huh? I also was playing around with needle size here too (first part on size 8, ended with size 7).

I also did a mini-swatch in mediumweight STR and I was loving it, but the neverending chevron scarf came to mind, and I stopped. I was craving immediate gratification, but someday, maybe in mediumweight this would be pretty.

And tonight.... I cast on this. Just to see.....

MMMMMalabrigo.....

Happy Knitting!!

xoxo Irishgirlieknits

What to do when you have too much sock yarn?

You think of as many ways as possible to use it! As much as I loved the chevron scarves, I wanted a slightly quicker project! And this uses just one skein of Socks that Rock (I think I have some of that in my stash!).

Ruffles that Rock!

by Irishgirlieknits

(ravelry pattern link)

Yarn: Socks that Rock, mediumweight, color Corvid (from the Raven Series)

Needles: Size 8

Scarf Measurements: approximately 70” long (after blocking); ruffles are 2” wide

Cast on 150 stitches.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Knit through the front and back of every stitch (kfb).
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Kfb of every stitch.
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Kfb of every stitch.
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: Knit
Row 16: Knit
Bind off loosely.

I had 1.5 ounces of yarn leftover- plenty to make it a bit longer next time (e.g., cast on 10-20 more stitches) or the ruffles a bit wider (e.g., knit 4 rows, then kfb, knit 4 rows, then kfb).

Thanks Rowan (aka Irishdaisy 3) for modeling!!!

Happy Knitting!!

xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Inspiration

Where does it come from?

Thuja Socks, in Socks that Rock heavyweight, color Stormy Weather

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Rockin' Barn Sale

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Crisp, fall days

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Thuja-Inspired Fingerless Gloves

Pattern: Thuja-Inspired Fingerless Gloves

Yarn: Socks that Rock heavyweight, color January One (note: I still have 2/3 of the skein left so I'm hoping to squeeze out a women's size of Thuja socks to match)

Needles: size 5 (I used magic loop, but could also use DPNs)

Gauge: 6 stitches/ 8 rows = 1 inch in pattern

Finished Measurements: for large size, cuff circumference 7.25 inches (unstretched); length 7.5 inches

How to Make Your Own: Cast on either 36 (S), 40 (M), or 44(L) stitches. I cast on 44 and would say my gloves are a bit loose. My next pair I would cast on 40. Follow the stitch pattern for Thuja (thank you Knitty for being free!!). I started with a 1 x 1 rib cuff for 1", then followed the pattern for approximately 6 inches (you can make this as long or as short as you want depending on your preference and if you are trying to get a pair of socks out of the skein or using up leftover yarn). Then, to prepare for thumb, use waste yarn and knit 8 stitches at the beginning of the round. Slip those 8 knit stitches back onto the needle and knit again using the working yarn. Continue in pattern for approximately 12 more rows (or until desired length). Bind off. ETA: I bound off a bit tightly on one glove so it did not roll. However, on the second, I bound off loosely and that glove does roll back a bit. Some people have modified pattern by either binding off in pattern, or knitting a few rows of 1 x 1 ribbing and then binding off.

(Thumb) Go back to the stitches on the waste yarn. Carefully remove the waste yarn and place the 8 stitches below on a DPN and 7 stitches above on a DPN. Attach the yarn and knit the 8 stitches. Pick up 3 additional stitches in the gap between the row above and below. Knit across the 7 stitches and then pick up 2 additional stitches in the gap on the other side (20 stitches total). Join and continue working in pattern for six additional rows. Bind off loosely. Make another one to match :)

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits