November - Beret Pattern

Posted on 12:10am Friday 24th Nov 2023

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You will need:

9mm knitting needles

1 ball of super chunky yarn

Large blunt needle to sew up

You may find helpful: a row counter

Method
With 9mm knitting needles and super chunky thickness yarns cast on 40 stitches.

Work the rib.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end of row.

Work row 1: 4 more times.

Row 6: increase row – *(purl 3, purl into the front and then the back of the next stitch) – repeat from * to end of row. (50 stitches).

To work the ‘up 1’ stitch increase.

Work to the place where the increase is to be made. Insert the left needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between the two stitches: knit into the loop created

Work the increase shape.

Row 7: *(knit 1, up1, knit 8, up 1, knit 1) work 5 times. (60 stitches).

Row 8: purl across all stitches.

Row 9: *(knit 1,. up1, knit 10, up 1, knit 1) work 5 times. (70 stitches).

Row 10: purl across all stitches.

Row 11: *(knit 1, up1, knit 12, up 1, knit 1) work 5 times. (80 stitches).

Row 12: purl across all stitches.

Work the decrease shaping.

Row 13: *(knit 1, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 10, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1) work 5 times. (70 stitches).

Row 14: purl across all stitches.

Row 15: *(knit 1, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 8, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1) work 5 times. (60 stitches).

Row 16: purl across all stitches.

Row 17: *(knit 1, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 6, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1) work 5 times. (50 stitches).

Row 18: purl across all stitches.

Row 19: *(knit 1, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 4, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1) work 5 times. (40 stitches).

Row 20: purl across all stitches.

Row 21: knit 1, *(knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 2) repeat to last 3 stitches, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1. (30 stitches).

Row 22: purl across all stitches.

Row 23: *(knit 1, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit the next 2 stitches together, knit 1) work 5 times. (20 stitches).

Row 24: purl 2 stitches together across all stitches. (10 stitches).

Row 26: knit 2 stitches together across all stitches. (5 stitches).

Cut yarn leaving about 8” tail, thread the yarn through the remaining stitches, pull tight and secure. Use the tail to sew up.

Take a step further:

Experiment with different colour yarn stripes.
Add a knitted or crochet flower to the brim.

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November - Blanket Club - Snowflake Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 3rd Nov 2023

Blanket Club - October - Diagonal couching

Posted on 12:05am Friday 6th Oct 2023

Couched square

Diagonal Couching

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 2, *insert right hand needle between the 1^st and 2^nd stitches on the left hand needle, draw through a loop, keeping this extra stitch on the needle, knit the next 2 stitches – repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. (38 stitches).

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 2, *purl 1, purl 2 together – repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1. (29 stitches).

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1,*insert right hand needle between the 1^st and 2^nd stitches on the left hand needle, draw through a loop, keeping this extra stitch on the needle, knit the next 2 stitches – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. (38 stitches).

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *purl 1, purl 2 together – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: to 8: form the pattern – work them a total of 6 times.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

September pattern - Princess Crown

Posted on 12:55am Friday 29th Sep 2023

Princess Crown

You will need:

DK yarn in a pretty colour

Scraps of DK yarn to make bobbles

Large blunt needle to sew up

You may useful:
Row counter

Beads / buttons / sequins to decorate if you wish

Size: this measures 17” when finished. If you want a longer crown you can lengthen by knitting an extra plain strip to join in the back – of adding a piece of elastic.

Note: this is worked from the top down. You decrease from the points and add the bobbles as you go. If you don’t want to add the bobbles – just miss them out.

MB: Make Bobble. Transfer last worked stitch back to working needle. knit, yarn over, knit, yarn over, knit into the same stitch. Turn, purl those 5 stitches, turn again, knit 2 together, k1, k 2 together. Slip second stitch over, then third stitch. If you want, you could also knit the bobble part in a contrasting colour for "gems" at the points of the crown.

For Bobbles in contrasting colour: switch to new colour after working decrease stitches, work the same way – but in the new colour, switch back to the main colour after bobble, continue in pattern with MC until next bobble. Tie the tails of the bobble to secure and sew in under the bobble.

Method:

Cast on 140 stitches.

Knit 4 rows.

Row 1: * knit 9, slip 2 stitches from one needle to the other as if you were going to knit 2 together – knit the next stitch – pass the slipped stitches over the knit, knit 8 – repeat from * to end of row. 126.

Row 2: *purl 7, slip 2 stitches from one needle to the other as if you were going to knit 2 together – knit the next stitch – pass the slipped stitches over the knit, make bobble, purl 8 – repeat from * to end of row. 112.

Row 3: *knit 7, slip 2 stitches from one needle to the other as if you were going to knit 2 together – knit the next stitch – pass the slipped stitches over the knit, knit 6. 98.

Row 4: purl all stitches.

Row 5: knit all stitches.

Row 6: purl all stitches.

Row 7: knit 6, *purl 3, knit 3, knit 2 together, bring yarn to the front, knit 1, bring yarn to the front, knit 2 together, knit 3 – repeat from * last 8 stitches – purl 3, knit 5.

Row 8: purl all stitches.

Row 9: knit 6, *purl 3, knit 2, knit 2 together, bring yarn to the front, knit 3 (or knit 1, make bobble, knit 1), bring yarn to the front, knit 2 together, knit 2 – repeat from * last 8 stitches – purl 3, knit 5.

Row 10: purl all stitches.

Row 11: knit 6, *purl 3, knit 3, knit 2 together, bring yarn to the front, knit 1, bring yarn to the front, knit 2 together, knit 3 – repeat from * last 8 stitches – purl 3, knit 5.

Row 12: purl all stitches.

Row 13: knit all stitches.

Work the cuff:

Switch back to Garter Stitch (knit) for final 4 rows.

Cast off all stitches loosely, Join back seam, weave in ends.

Take one step further –

- Decorate with beads / buttons / sequins if you wish.

- Work a bobble in the centre space of the lace – or add a button / bead.

- Add a ribbon through the lace.

- If you want a deeper crown – repeat rows 7 through 12 as needed.

- Work the cuff in a fluffy or contrast yarn.

- Don’t work the bobbles – work them all in one colour – work them all in different colours.

- Add a wide piece of elastic and wear headband style.

The Blanket Club - Long Cross Stitch Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 1st Sep 2023

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - long cros sti Long Cross Stitch Square

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 1: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Work row 1: and row 2: again

The pattern:

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3, purl 6 wrapping the yarn twice round the needle for each stitch, knit 3, purl 6 wrapping the yarn round the needle twice, purl 3, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, slip the 6 purled stitches onto the right hand needle dropping the extra wrap, put these same stitches back onto the left hand needle and lift the last 3 stitches over the top of the first 3 stitches to cross them over – keep them in the crossed over order on the needle and knit these 6 stitches, knit 3, slip the 6 purled stitches onto the right hand needle dropping the extra wrap, put these same stitches back onto the left hand needle and lift the last 3 stitches over the top of the first 3 stitches to cross them over – keep them in the crossed over order on the needle and knit these 6 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

These last 4 rows make up the pattern – work them a total of 6 times

Row 28: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 29: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 30: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 31: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Jam Tart Pin Cushion / Decoration

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 25th Aug 2023

jam tart pin cushion You will need

A pair of 4mm knitting needles

Double knitting yarn in a ‘pastry’ colour

Double knitting yarn in a ‘jam’ colour
Large blunt needle to sew up
Wadding to fill

Needle and thread to sew the case to the jam

To make

Cast on 5

Row 1: Purl across all stitches.

Row 2: knit 1, knit into the front and the back of the rest of the stitches. (9 stitches).

Row 3: Purl across all stitches.

Row 4: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch. (11 stitches).

Row 5: Purl across all stitches.

Row 6: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch. (13 stitches).

Row 7: Purl across all stitches.

Row 8: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch. (15 stitches).

Row 9: Purl across all stitches.

Row 10: knit across all stitches.

Row 11: Purl across all stitches.

Row 12: knit across all stitches.

Row 13: Purl across all stitches.

Row 14: knit first 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit last 2 stitches together. (13 stitches).

Row 15: Purl across all stitches.

Row 16: knit first 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit last 2 stitches together. (11 stitches).

Row 17: Purl across all stitches.

Row 18: knit first 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit last 2 stitches together. (9 stitches).

Row 19: Purl across all stitches.

Row 20: knit first 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit last 2 stitches together. (7 stitches).

Cast off using purl stitches.

Leave a long tail to sew up later.

The Pastry case – make 1.

Cast on 3 stitches.

Row 1: knit into the front and then into the back of every stitch. (6 stitches).

Row 2: knit into the front and then into the back of every stitch. (12 stitches).

Row 3: (knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of next stitch) – repeat to end. (18 stitches).

Row 4: (knit 2, knit into the front and then into the back of next stitch) – repeat to end. (24 stitches).

Row 5: (knit 3, knit into the front and then into the back of next stitch) – repeat to end. (30 stitches).

Row 6: (knit 4, knit into the front and then into the back of next stitch) – repeat to end. (36 stitches).

Row 7: (knit 5, knit into the front and then into the back of next stitch) – repeat to end. (42 stitches).

Row 8: knit across all stitches.

Row 9: purl across all stitches.

Row 10: knit across all stitches.

Row 11: purl across all stitches.

Row 12: (knit 1, bring yarn under the needle to the front of the work so that the yarn loops over the top of the needle, knit the next 2 stitches together) – repeat to end. The yarn over the needle replaces the stitch you have lost by knitting 2 together – so you should still have 42 stitches on the needle.

Row 13: purl across all stitches.

Row 14: knit across all stitches.

Row 15: purl across all stitches.

Row 16: knit across all stitches.

Cast off using the purl stitch.

To make up

Jam - Take the long tail of the jam and make running stitches all around the very edge of the knitting. Put the wadding on the wrong side and pull up the tail so that the top gathers round the wadding and makes the round jam shape.

Case - Fold down the top of the pastry case to make the ’bumps’ stand proud and run a loose long running stitch around to secure the cast-off edge to the base.

Sit the jam into the middle of the case and pull up all around the edge around the jam. Use the thread and sharp needle – work from the outside – and catch the layers together all the way round. Work round the tart several times to make sure the jam is securely held in place.

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The Blanket Club - Ladder Stitch

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 4th Aug 2023

blanket club - ladder stitch You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

1 Technique is used in this pattern – knit 1 below. Put the point of the needle into the loop of the stitch below the next one – knit into it – drop both loops.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *k1, purl 3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 1 into the loop below, purl 3– repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1 into the loop below, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 1 into the loop below, bring the yarn to the front of the work, slip 3 purl wise, take the yarn to the back of the work, knit 1 into the loop below – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1 into the loop below, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. (Do not pull the yarn loops at the front of the work too tight – aim for the work to sit flat with the loop running round the stitches).

Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 7: - 8: - 9: - 10: form the pattern. Repeat just these rows until you have completed row 28:

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Summer Star Bunting

Posted on 12:05am Friday 28th Jul 2023

This pattern is part of the Knitting with Kitten Knitting Circle

star bunting on shelf

Summer Picnic Bunting Knitting Kit

You will need:-

Scraps of double knitting yarns

4mm knitting needles

Ribbon or string to hang

Needle to sew in the tails

You may find helpful – a row counter – beads / sequins to decorate if you wish

For each star:-

Cast on 5 stitches.

Row 1: (Knit 1 but don’t slip the loop off the needle, bring the yarn forward, then knit again into the same stitch, then slip the original loop off) into each stitch. Work the stitches loosely. 15 stitches.

Row 2: knit.

Row 3: (knit 1, yarn forward, knit 1, yarn forward, knit 1) 5 times. 25 stitches.

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: (Knit 1, yarn forward, knit 3, yarn forward, knit 1) 5 times. 35 stitches.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: (k1, yarn forward, k5, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 45 stitches.

Row 8: Knit.

Row 9: (k1, yarn forward, k7, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 55 stitches.

Row 10: Knit

Row 11: (k1, yarn forward, k9, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 65 stitches.

Row 12: Knit

Row 13: (k1, yarn forward, k11, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 75 stitches.

Row 14: Knit.

Shape points

Knit 15 – turn and work on these stitches alone.

Row 1: knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last stitches. 3 k2tog, k1.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat these 2 rows until 5 stitches remain.

Next row. Knit.

Finish – knit 2 together, knit 1, knit 2 stitches together.

Next row: Knit 3.

End - Knit 3 together. Finish off.

Work other points the same way.

Make as many as you want.

Take a step further:-

Add across a ribbon as a banner.
Add down a ribbon as a hanger.
Add 3 to different lengths as a hanger.
Decorate with beads / sequins etc.
Make in chunky yarn (on 6mm needles) as a place mat.
Make in super chunky yarn (on 9mm needles) as a table mat.
Perfect for a baby’s room.
Red, white and blue looks amazing as a seaside theme.
Work in seasonal colours for Autumn and Christmas.
Hang from the top central point – or link the arms.
And I am going to say it – add a little face to the top point for starfish.

Blanket Club - Wheat Germ Square

Posted on 12:10am Friday 7th Jul 2023

Wheat Germ Square

wheatgerm pattern

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end of row.

Work row 1: 3 more times

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: *knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to end of row.

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, * knit 1 working into the centre of the stitch loop 2 rows below the next stitch – gently pull all loops off the needle, purl 1 – repeat to last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit 1, purl 1, * knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 14: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 * knit 1 working into the centre of the stitch loop 2 rows below the next stitch – gently pull all loops off the needle, purl 1 – repeat to last 5 stitches, knit 1

knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 16: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

repeat rows 5: through 16: once more

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Light and Lacy Shawl

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 30th Jun 2023

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You will need

1 x 4.5 or 5mm knitting needle

1 x 8mm or 9mm knitting needle

Double Knitting yarn – 2 100g balls of James Brett Shh – if you use another brand, you will probably need more as you will get so much less on the ball.

You may find helpful: a row counter – a tape measure

This pattern is so versatile you can literally make it in any number of stitches across – any length you fancy. I worked it on uneven needles to get a more open lace look, but you could work it on a pair of 6mm needles and get the same the pattern – just closer together.

My shawl measures 28” wide x 82” long

And took a whole ball and about ¼ of another – but I should have gone longer!

Method:

Using the 4.5mm needle – cast on 85 stitches onto the 9mm needle.

Row 1: using the 4.5mm needle knit all stitches across row.

Row 2: using the 9mm needle knit all stitches across row.

Repeat rows 1: and 2: until you reach -

Row 14: with the 9mm needle – knit 1 *(bring the yarn under the needle, then over the top and, knit the next stitch (creates an extra stitch) – repeat from * to end of row.

Row 15: with the 4.5mm needle knit the first stitch, *(push the created loop from the previous row off the needle, knit the next stitch – repeat from * to end of row.

Row 16: using the 9mm needle knit all stitches across row.

These 16 rows form the pattern, work as much as you like and cast off very loosely.

Take one step further –

- Add a fringe.

- For a narrower scarf cast on less stitches.

- Change the number of rows between stripes.

Farmhouse Teacosy

Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 6th Jun 2023

Approximate size – 17cm high – 22cm across

This pattern is worked all in plain knit stitch with contrast stripes. The ‘bump’ shapes are formed by the yarn pulled across the back of the stripes.

You will need: -

4mm knitting needles

Double Knitting yarn in 2 colours – about 30 gms of each colour

Large blunt needle to sew up

Large, bright statement button or a pompom for the top of the cosy.

Method - Sides – make 2

Cast on 84 stitches in colour A

Row 1: knit across all stitches.

Row 2- row 4: repeat row 1

Working the colour stripes.

Row 1: knit 2 stitches in yarn A, twist yarns around each other, *(knit 8 stitches in yarn B, twist yarns around each other, pull across yarn A, knit 8 stitches in Yarn A, twist yarns around each other, pull across yarn B) repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn B.

*NB – you don’t need to pull the yarn really tightly across the gaps – just enough to create the shape.

Row 2: knit 2 stitches in yarn B,

bring yarn B to front of work, twist yarns around each other, take yarn A to back of work, *(knit 8 stitches in yarn A, bring yarn A to front of work, twist yarns around each other, take yarn B to back of work, and pull up slack, knit 8 stitches in yarn B, bring yarn B to back of work, twist yarns around each other, take yarn A to the front of the work, and pull up slack).

repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn A.

These 2 rows form the pattern – repeat them until work measures 13cm (you can make it longer here if you wish) from cast on edge.

The back of the work will look like this.

Shape top.

Keep the yarns working in the stripe pattern as before.

Row 1: (decrease row) knit 2 stitches in A, then in each of the colour stripes work the following set of stitches. (knit 2 together, knit 4, knit 2 together), to the last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn B. (64 stitches).

Row 2: (plain row) knit 2 stitches in yarn B, then in each of the colour stripes work, (knit 6 stitches), to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn A.

Row 3: (decrease row) knit 2 stitches in A, then in each of the colour stripes work the following set of stitches, (knit 2 together, knit 2, knit 2 together), to the last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn B. (34 stitches).

Row 4: (plain row) knit 2 stitches in yarn B, then in each of the colour stripes work, (knit 4 stitches), to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches in yarn A. Break off yarn B.

Row 5: Continue in yarn A only. Knit 2 stitches together all across row. (17 stitches).

Row 6: purl all across row

Row 7: Continue in yarn A only. Knit 2 stitches together across row to last stitch, knit 1. (9 stitches).

Draw yarn through stitches, pull tight and secure.

Making up

Sew the 2 sides together from the front side. Use a mattress stitch to join the 2 colour ‘bumps’ together at the base – hiding the securing columns at the very edge.

Sew up about 1” up from cast on edge. Leave a gap for the handle and spout and sew up to the top of the cosy. Add a bright statement button or a pompom to the top of the cosy.

For the smaller size teapot – 11cm high x 15cm wide

You will need about 12 grams of each colour.

Cast on 52 stitches.

Work 5 rows in plain knitting.

Work rows 1 and 2 of the pattern as before until work measures about 10 cm.

Decrease for the top shaping as before.

Take a step further:

This looks just as cool in all one colour.
You can adjust the size by adding more (or less) columns of colour.
You can also make the columns 6 stitches wide instead of 8.
Knit in stocking stitch by working 1 knit row – then 1 purl row – making sure that you adjust the yarn to keep all the threads to the back.
Try working a basket weave pattern by working blocks of stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch – changing them round every 8 or 10 rows.

Blanket Club - Alternating Lace Blocks Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 2nd Jun 2023

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - alternating l Alternating Lace Blocks

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 12: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 14: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 16: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4 knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 18: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 20: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 21: to 28: work rows 5: to 12: again

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Club - May - Stocking Stich Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 5th May 2023

Stocking Stitch Square

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - stocking stit

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

You will need;

Double knitting or chunky weight yarn – about 20g

6mm knitting needles

• If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.

• If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.

• Remember to count the rows as you work up the square

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: and 6: form the central pattern – repeat these rows until you get to

Row 27: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 28: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Tissue Packet in Fisherman's Rib

Posted on 12:55am Friday 24th Feb 2023

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This pattern is part of the Knitting with Kitten Knitting Circle

A-Tishoo! A-Tishoo! Tissue Pocket Knitting Kit

Approximate size – made to fit one of these small pocket size tissues packs.

This pattern is worked in Fisherman’s rib.

You will need: -

6mm knitting needles

Chunky yarn in main colour – about 12 gm

Small amount of Chunky for the contrast - about 8 gm

Large blunt needle to sew up

Button to fasten

If you don’t have any chunky - use 2 strands of DK (which is equal to chunky weight) worked together.

Method: With 6mm knitting needles and main colour, cast on 26 stitches.

Row 1: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Repeat row 1: 3 more times.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1 for 6 stitches, slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pick up the slipped stitch and bring it over your 2 stitches knitted together and off the needle, then purl 1, knit 1 to end of row.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1 for 18 stitches, yarn is at the front of the needle – wrap the yarn around the needle (anti-clockwise) once – then knit 1, purl 1 to end of row.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row. Work into the back of the loose loops carefully so that you don’t lose them – and when you get to the end of the row check that you have 26 stitches.

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Change to the pattern

Each time you work the knit stitch – put the point of the needle into the body of the stitch just UNDER the one on the needle – and work a knit stitch in the normal way – dropping both loops off the needle to complete the stitch.

This pattern consists of 2 rows in the main colour and 2 rows in the contrast colour – do not break the yarn in between the colour changes – just bring it up to the next start.

Row 1: knit one in stitch below, purl 1 as normal – repeat to end of row.

Row 2: knit 1 below, purl 1 – repeat to end of row. Do not break yarn

Row 3: Change colour – using the contrast colour - knit 1 below, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Row 4: using the contrast colour knit 1 below, purl 1 – repeat to end of row. Do not break yarn.

Repeat these 4 pattern rows until you have worked about 6” from the cast on edge.

Cast off.

Take a step further -

- Cast on more stitches (keep an even number for the pattern to work) – line with fabric to make a phone / I Pad / kindle holder.

- Work more pattern sets to make longer – line with fabric to make a matching glasses case.

- Add a long ‘I’ cord / ribbon / platted yarn to make a shoulder purse.

- Work a 4 rows to each pattern for thicker stripes.

- Great little fund raiser for school / church fates.

- Go as wild as you like with colours.

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Mug cosy in Ribbon Stitch

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 27th Jan 2023

Ribbon Stitch Mug Cosy

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You will need:

4mm knitting needles

Small amounts of DK yarn in 2 colours

Button

Needle to sew button on

You may useful: row counter – tape measure

Makes a band 9” long

Method:

Before you start – wind off a small amount of the background colour into a smaller ball (only a couple of yards) – this will form the solid border up the far side of the cosy without having to cut and rejoin the main yarn.

Cast on 52 stitches using the background colour

Knit 4 rows.

Start the pattern rows

Row 1: with background colour – knit across all stitches.

Row 2: with background colour – purl across all stitches.

Row 3: with background colour – knit 4 stitches, drop yarn, with ribbon colour – * knit 3, without moving your yarn - slip 1 stitch onto the right-hand needle purl wise – but don’t work it, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, drop yarn - with the small ball of background colour, knit 4. Look back along your needle – you should have 1 background loop between every 3 ribbon colour loops with the background colour at the sides.

Tip – when you swop yarns from now on – twist them round each other to prevent a gap in the work.

Row 4: with small ball of background colour – purl 4 stitches, drop yarn, with ribbon colour – *bring the yarn to the front of the work, slip 1 stitch onto the right-hand needle purl wise – but don’t work it, take yarn to the back of the work, knit 3 - repeat from * to last 4 stitches – bring yarn to front, drop yarn - with the main ball of background colour, purl 4.

Row 5: with background colour – knit across all stitches.

Row 6: with background colour – purl across all stitches.

Row 7: with background colour – knit 2, drop yarn, bring up ribbon colour – with ribbon colour - knit 3, *slip 1 stitch onto the right-hand needle purl wise – but don’t work it, knit 3 stitches – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, drop ribbon colour – bring up background colour from small ball of background colour – knit 3. Look back along your needle – you should have 1 background loop between every 3 ribbon colour loops with the background colour at the sides.

Row 8: with background colour – purl 3, drop yarn – with ribbon colour – * knit 3, bring the yarn to the front of the work, slip 1 stitch onto the right-hand needle purl wise – but don’t work it, take yarn to the back of the work, – repeat from * to last 5 stitches – knit 3, drop ribbon colour – bring up background colour – purl 2.

These 8 rows form the complete pattern – work as many pattern rows to make the depth you want.

Add the other border.

Knit 1 row.

Purl 1 row.

Purl 4 rows.

Cast off purl wise.

Making up:

Sew buttons at the corners on one edge. You can add 2 or 3 buttons – depends on what your cup is like. On the other side create button loops to fasten. You can do this by adding a couple of strands of yarn and blanket stitching along them – adding a loop of elastic – or adding a couple of those small elastic hair ties (very useful for making button loops!)

Take one step further –

- Work deeper for coffee pots.

- You could just repeat the first 4 rows instead of working the 8 – this will give you more of a grid like pattern as opposed to a brick pattern.

- Cast on more or less stitches to make longer of shorter. The pattern consists of blocks of 4 stitches for the centre + 4 stitches either side for the border.

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Blanket Club - Bamboo Pattern

Posted on 12:05am Friday 13th Jan 2023

Untitled design Bamboo Square

The idea behind this series is to expand your knowledge and build your confidence by tackling new techniques with small, simple projects. Each square knits up to the same size and has the same border frame so that you can sew them together and make larger projects. 4 sewn in a square make the front of a cushion – back with another 4 squares or plain fabric. Several in a row will make a scarf – 3 x 3 or 4 will make a baby blanket – 4 x 6 or 8 will make a lap throw - or go the whole hog and make a bed throw. You can make each square the same pattern – you can make each square different – you can create your own design by placing the squares in a pattern – knit in 1 colour – knit the rainbow - just experiment – shout me if you get stuck – and have fun.

The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square. You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 27 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, *(yarn forward, knit 2, pass the yarn forward loop over the 2 knitted stitches, knit 1) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: and 6: form the pattern - repeat until you reach

Row 28: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

I use 100% acrylic yarn for all my knitting work. If you are using pure wool, or a wool mix you will need more as the yarn is heavier.

**** This is my own original work. Use it for your own use or for charity selling. Use it to inspire you, and to lead you on to other projects. But, please do not resell the pattern as your own workings. It takes me years of learning, and months of work to produce a final pattern.

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