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A little luxury goes a long way! Discover the treasures you can knit from single skeins of the expensive yarns you dream about. More than 100 patterns include elegant wraps and scarves, cuddly baby blankets, evening bags, and dozens of other projects destined to become cherished heirlooms. Indulge yourself with a small sampling of creamy cashmere, lustrous alpaca, seductive silk, exotic soy, or organic linen. The softest fibers make the greatest treasures, even in small doses.
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| ISBN-13: | 9781603420051 |
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| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Publication date: | 11/19/2012 |
| Series: | One-Skein Wonders |
| Sold by: | Hachette Digital, Inc. |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 272 |
| File size: | 26 MB |
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CHAPTER 1
Lace Weight
Joel Bison Lace Scarf
Designed by Myrna A. I. Stahman
This lovely scarf is knitted with Buffalo Gold yarn, and it is softer than soft. The lovely brown is a natural bison color and would perfectly complement your camel dress coat.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 7" (18 cm) wide and 72" (183 cm) long
Yarn: Buffalo Gold Lace Weight 11, 100% bison, 1.5 oz (40 g)/400 yds (366 m), Natural
Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: Not crucial to project, approximately 28 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch, after blocking
Other Supplies: Scrap yarn for cast-on, tapestry needle, lace blocking wires
Getting Started
* Using a provisional method, cast on 45 stitches. Work the Setup Row from the chart. You now have 49 stitches.
Knitting the Scarf
* Following the chart, repeat Rows 1–24 for desired length. (The scarf shown has 23 repeats.)
Finishing
* Bind off using the 3-stitch I-cord method, working the final cable twist in each border while binding off and keeping the three-to-one vertical decrease in line with each three-to-one vertical decrease worked in Row 23 of final repeat before binding off those stitches. Carefully remove provisional cast-on and place stitches on needle. Bind off using the 3-stitch I-cord method.
* Weave in ends. Wash and block scarf using blocking wires.
Sweet Violet Silk-Cashmere Scarf
Designed by Jolene Treace
The lace stitch used here is similar to the five petals of a violet. The scarf is knitted with a silk-and-cashmere blend and has an edging that is applied to the main body of the scarf as it is knitted.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 6.5" (16.5 cm) wide and 62" (157.5 cm) long after blocking
Yarn: Treenway Silks Silk/Cashmere, 80% silk/20% cashmere, 3.5 oz (100 g)/1662 yds (1520 m), Ecru
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) straight needles, US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle 24" (60 cm) long, and two US 2 (2.75 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: Approximately 18 stitches = 2" (5 cm) in lace, blocked
Other Supplies: Tapestry needle
Knitting the Main Body
* With straight needles, cast on 29 stitches loosely. Note: Slip the first stitch of every row purlwise to create a chain stitch edge of 1 chain for every 2 rows. The first and last stitch of each row are not included on the chart; begin the chart after slipping the first stitch and knit the last stitch of each row after completing the charted row.
* Begin with Row 1 of Main Body chart and work the A section once, work the B section twice, and work the C section once. Continuing in this manner, repeat Rows 1–16 of the chart a total of 21 times, ending with Row 16. Work Rows 1–8 once more. You now have 172 chained stitches on each side.
Knitting the Edging
* Note: The edging will be attached to the main body as it is knit.
* With circular needle and working on the RS of the 29 main body stitches, M1, K29. Pick up and knit along the side of the scarf, increasing every fourth stitch as follows: *K into front loop of next 3 chain stitches, Kfb into next chain stitch; repeat from
* With RS of scarf still facing and using the same ball of yarn, cast on 5 stitches onto a double-point needle at the end of the pick-up round. Turn the work so the WS is facing you.
* Set-up row (WS): K4, K2tog (last edging stitch with first scarf stitch).
* Note: The last edging stitch will always be worked together with 1 stitch from the edge of the scarf on even-numbered rows, with WS facing.
* Turn the work and work Row 1 of Edging chart. Turn the work and work Row 2 of Edging chart, knitting the last stitch together with the next scarf stitch.
* Continue in this manner until all picked-up stitches around the edge of the scarf have been worked, ending with Row 10 of Edging chart. Bind off remaining 5 edge stitches loosely.
Finishing
* Sew the bind-off and cast-on ends of the edging together neatly. Weave in ends. Block.
Bison Shawlette
Designed by René E. Wells
Three triangles knitted simultaneously combine to make this lovely shaped "shawlette." It is light and airy, making it appropriate for any occasion in any weather. Who would have thought buffalo could be so versatile?
Finished Measurements: Approximately 26" (66 cm) wide and 26" (66 cm) deep
Yarn: Buffalo Gold Lace Weight 11, 100% bison, 1.5 oz (40 g)/400 yds (366 m), Natural
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 25 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, 19 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in pattern
Other Supplies: Scrap yarn for provisional caston, markers, tapestry needle
Knitting the Border
* Using a provisional method, cast on 5 stitches. Knit 30 rows. Pick up and knit 15 stitches along the stitch band (pick up 1 stitch for every garter ridge). Remove provisional cast-on and knit the 5 stitches. You now have 25 stitches.
* Set-up row: K5, place marker (pm), P5, pm, P5, pm, P5, pm, K5.
Beginning the Lace
* Note: Throughout the knitting, the first and last 5 stitches are knitted on both RS and WS rows, forming a garter stitch border. These stitches are not shown on the charts. Only RS rows are charted; except for the 5 border stitches at the beginning and end of every row, WS rows are purled.
* Work Rows 1–22 of Set-up chart, repeating the chart 3 times in each row. When you have completed the chart, you will have 93 stitches between the borders.
* Work Rows 1–16 of chart A 4 times.
* Work Rows 1–16 of chart B once.
* Work Rows 1–3 of chart C. Bind off loosely as follows: knit 2, *slip left needle into the front of the 2 stitches and knit them together, k1; repeat from
Finishing
* Weave in ends. Hand wash gently in warm water and lay flat to dry.
Nancy Pygora-Merino Lace Scarf
Designed by Myrna A. I. Stahman
This lovely lace scarf is knitted in a Pygora-merino blend. If you've ever seen a Pygora goat, you can imagine what this yarn feels like. The scarf begins and ends with a seed stitch border and has a six-stitch seed stitch border at each side.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 8" (20.5 cm) wide and 65" (165 cm) long
Yarn: Rainbow Yarns Northwest Laceweight, 70% Pygora/30% merino, 1.8 oz (80 g)/400 yds (366 m), Brown
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern, blocked
Other Supplies: Tapestry needle, lace blocking wires
Knitting the Beginning Border
* Cast on 41 stitches.
* row 1: K2, *P1, K1; repeat from
* rows 2–6: Slip 1 pwise wyif, bring yarn to back between the needles, *K1, P1; repeat from
Beginning the Lace Pattern
* Follow chart, working seed stitch border on first and last 6 stitches and lace on 29 center stitches. Repeat Rows 1–36 until scarf is desired length. (The scarf shown has 12 repeats.)
Knitting the Ending Border
* rows 1–6: Repeat Row 2 of beginning border.
Finishing
* Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends. Block, using lace dressing wires.
Cashmere Bangles
Designed by Judith Durant
If you can imagine it, you can knit it! Worked in a yarn that is the height of luxury — a blend of cashmere and silk — this chic jewelry doubles as wrist warmers. One ball of this luscious yarn covers about 10 bangles.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 2.5" (6.5 cm) interior diameter, 1.5" and 1" (4 and 2.5 cm) wide
Yarn: Filatura De Crosa Superior, 70% cashmere/30% silk, 0.88 oz (25 g)/328 yds (300 m), 0010 Chartreuse
Needles: Set of five US 0 (2 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 40 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Other Supplies: Cable needle, 64 size 10° seed beads, US 13 (0.85 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, plastic bangle bracelets as specified in Finished Measurements, above
Abbreviations: C6F slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle PBS place bead and slip: pick up bead with crochet hook, remove next stitch from needle with hook, slide bead onto stitch, replace the stitch and slip it to the right needle
STITCH PATTERNS
Simple Cable
Rounds 1–5: *K6, P2; repeat from *.
Round 6: *C6F, P2; repeat from *.
Rounds 7–10: Repeat Round 1.
Repeat rounds 1–10 for Pattern.
Beaded Rib
Rounds 1–3: K3, P2; repeat from *.
Round 4: *K1, PBS, K1, P2; repeat from *.
Repeat rounds 1–4 for pattern.
Knitting the Cabled Bangle
* Cast on 80 stitches and divide onto 4 double-point needles so there are 16 stitches on needles 1, 2, and 3 and 32 stitches on needle 4. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Work Round 1 only of Simple Cable pattern until piece measures 1.25" (3 cm). Work Rounds 6–10 of Simple Cable pattern once, then work Rounds 1–10 twice. Bind off in pattern, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail.
Finishing
* Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Wrap knitted piece around bangle and join the cast-on to the bind-off edge, stitch for stitch.
Knitting the Beaded Bangle
* Cast on 80 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 double-point needles. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Work Round 1 only of Beaded Rib pattern until piece measures 0.75" (2 cm). Work Round 4 of Beaded Rib pattern once, then work Rounds 1–4 three times and then work Rounds 1–3 once more. Bind off in pattern, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail.
Finishing
* Finish as for Cabled Bangle.
Vicuña Scarf
Designed by Mary McGurn
The vicuña is a relative of the llama and the alpaca, residing exclusively in South America. Vicuñas produce extremely fine wool; it is softer and warmer than that from any other animal, having a diameter that is less than half that of the finest sheep's wool. Because the vicuña produces only about 1 pound of wool per year, among other reasons, the yarn is very expensive. So here's a small and simple scarf that can be knit with just 1 ounce. But the pattern's reversible, so you get double the pleasure.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide and 28" (71 cm) long
Yarn: Jacques Cartier Vicuna, 100% vicuna, 1 oz (28.5 g)/217 yds (198 m), Natural
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 45 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch
Other Supplies: Tapestry needle
STITCH PATTERN
Slip-Stitch Rib
Row 1: K3, *slip 1 wyif, K3; repeat from
Row 2: K1, *slip 1 wyif, K3; repeat from
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for pattern.
Knitting the Scarf
* Cast on 51 stitches.
* Work Rows 1 and 2 of Slip-Stitch Rib pattern until you have only enough yarn to bind off (approximately 20" [51 cm]). Bind off in pattern.
Finishing
* Weave in ends. Block lightly with steam.
CHAPTER 2
Super-Fine Weight
Wool and Camel-Down Ripple Scarf
Designed by Marlaine DesChamps
A luxurious blend of wool and camel down is used for this scarf with a ripple pattern. The yarn is light, lofty, and warm, and the colors are beautiful.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 6" (15 cm) wide and 68" (173 cm) long
Yarn: Just Our Yarn Caravan, 65% wool/35% camel down, 2 oz (57 g)/300 yds (274 m), Color CW07W-22
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gaugeGauge: 20 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch
Other Supplies: Tapestry needle
Knitting the Scarf
* Cast on 40 stitches.
* Row 1: K1, *K2tog, K7, yo, K1, yo, K7, K2tog; repeat from
* Row 2: Knit.
* Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 68" (173 cm), ending with Row 1. Bind off in pattern.
Finishing
* Weave in ends. Wet scarf and lay flat to finished measurements. When scarf is nearly dry, put in cool dryer for 15 minutes to fluff the camel down. Finish drying flat.
Top-Down Alpaca Mitts
Designed by Ann McClure
These lovely mitts are about as feminine as they come. Knitted with a blend of alpaca, silk, and cashmere, they feature a lace and cable pattern on the back of the hand, and a rib and cable on the palm. The cuff has smocking and ends with a ruffle.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 8" (20.5 cm) circumference
Yarn: Knit One Crochet Two Ambrosia, 70% baby alpaca/20% silk/10% cashmere, 1.75 oz (50 g)/137 yds (125 m), 767 Purple Heather
Needles: Set of four US 2 (2.75 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 28 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Other Supplies: Cable needle, scrap yarn for holders and cast-on, size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations:
() C4B (cable 4 back) place next 2 stitches on cable needle and hold in back, K2, K2 from cable needle
() C4F (cable 4 front) place next 2 stitches on cable needle and hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle
STITCH PATTERNS
Lace and cable
Round 1: P2, K5, yo, K2tog tbl, K3, K2tog, yo, K5, P2.
Round 2: P2, K4, P1, K7, P1, K4, P2.
Round 3: P2, K6, yo, K2tog tbl, K1, K2tog, yo, K6, P2.
Round 4: Repeat Round 2.
Round 5: P2, C4F, K3, yo, sl 1, K2tog, psso, yo, K3, C4B, P2.
Round 6: Repeat Round 2.
Round 7: P2, K17, P2.
Round 8: Repeat Round 2.
Repeat rounds 1–8 for pattern.
Wrap 3
With yarn in back, slip 3 stitches purlwise, bring yarn to front, slip 3 stitches back to left needle, bring yarn to back, slip 3 stitches to right needle again.
Knitting the Right Mitt
* Cast on 45 stitches. Place 21 stitches on needle 1, 12 stitches on needle 2, and 12 stitches on needle 3. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Round 1: P2, K4, P2, K5, P2, K4, P2, K3, P3, K3, P1, K4, P1, K3, P3, K3.
* Rounds 2–6: Repeat Round 1.
* Round 7: Work 31 stitches in pattern as established, C4B (palm cable; C4F for left mitt), P1, K3, P3, K3.
* Rounds 8–10: Repeat Round 1.
Beginning Lace and Cable Pattern
* Rounds 11–14: Work Rounds 1–4 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1 (back-of-hand stitches), continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3 (palm stitches). (For pattern, see Stitch Patterns box above and chart below.)
* Round 15: Work Round 5 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1, continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3, remembering to C4B (C4F on left mitt) over the 4 knit stitches as before.
* Rounds 16–20: Work Rounds 6–8, then Rounds 1 and 2 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1, continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3.
Knitting the Thumb Gusset
* With scrap yarn and crochet hook, chain 20 and fasten off for provisional cast-on. Set aside until Round 22.
* Continue in pattern as established on needles 1 and 2 (backof-hand and half the palm stitches), remembering to C4B (C4F on left mitt) as established every 8th round, and work stitches on needle 3 as follows:
* Round 21 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K3, P3, K1, place last 5 stitches worked on a holder, K2.
* Round 22 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2, pick up 13 stitches from the crochet chain, K2. You now have 21 stitches on needle 1, 12 stitches on needle 2, and 20 stitches on needle 3.
* Round 23 (Needle 3): Work first 2 stitches in the C4B (C4F on left mitt) with last 2 stitches of needle 2, P1, K2, P3, K2, P3, K7.
* Round 24: Work in pattern as established.
* Round 25 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P3, K2, P3, K3, K2tog, K2. You now have 18 stitches on needle 3.
* Rounds 26 and 27: Work in pattern as established.
* Round 28 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P2, K2, P3, K2, K2tog, K2. You now have 16 stitches on needle 3.
* Rounds 29 and 30: Work in pattern as established.
* Round 31 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P1, K2, P3, K1, K2tog, K2. You now have 14 stitches on needle 3.
* Rounds 32 and 33: Work in pattern as established.
* Round 34 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, K2, P3, K2tog, K2. You now have 12 stitches on needle 3 and 45 total stitches.
* Round 35 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K3, P3, K3.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
An Invitation to Indulge
Project Photos
Lace Weight
Joel Bison Lace Scarf * Sweet Violet Silk-Cashmere Scarf * Bison Shawlette * Nancy Pygora-Merino Lace Scarf * Cashmere Bangles * Vicuna Scarf
Super-Fine Weight
Wool and Camel-Down Ripple Scarf * Top-down Alpaca Mitts * Alpaca-and-Silk Baby Cap * Silk-Merino Twisted Gloves * Baby's Bamboo Singlet * Stella Bamboo Lace Scarf * Whisper Rib and Lace Alpaca Socks * Falling Leaves Mohair-Silk Scarf * Caravan Silk-Wool Socks * Parisian Alpaca-Wool Scarf * Diamonds and Shells Alpaca Scarf * Silk-Merino Fingerless Gloves * Seaside Cottage Alpaca-Silk Stole * Queen of Diamonds Merino-Silk Gloves * Silk Wedding Ring Pillow * Alpaca-Silk Christening Blanket * Tiffany Cashmere Socks * Blossom Silk-SeaCell Shawl
Fine Weight
Alpaca Elephant Hat * Alpaca Gator Socks * Mock Cable Alpaca Tam * Silk-Merino Leaf Lace Hat * Lacy Gray Alpaca Scarf * Starfish of Yak * Quviut Neck Muff * Beaded Cashmere Wristlets * Angora Pendant Necklace * Angora Bridal Garter * A Pair of Silk Purses * Frilly Merino-Angora Booties * Lacy Linen Table Layer * Linen Bag
Lightweight
Cashmere Baby Leg Warmers * Boise Cashmere Scarf * Alpaca Broadway Gloves * Beautiful Baby Bamboo-Merino Sweater * Corn Fiber Lace Bath Cloth * Laotian Silk Necklace with Beads * Angora Baby Bunny Cap * Merino-Silk Shrug for Baby * Silk-Wool Horseshoe Lace Scarf * Silk Fountain Hood * Silk-Merino Doll Sweater * Ailish's Alpaca-Merino Crush Hat * Sarena Cashmere Cowl * Reversible Cable and Eyelet Wool-Silk Scarf * Ocean Wave Merino-Bamboo Vest * Wisteria Waves Silk-Merino Beanie * Bamboo Napkin Rings * Diamond and Crystal Cashmere Evening Bag * Organic Cotton Bunnies * Lacy Cotton-Hemp Blend Vase * Soy Beanie * Merino-Silk Cables for Baby * Angora Beaded Hat * Baby's Cabled Milk-Silk Cap * Silk-Cashmere Dominoes * Siostra Mohair-Wool Hat * Big-Kid Wool-Soy Mittens * Silk Opera Clutch * Downtown Lamb's Wool Clutch
Medium Weight
Stormy Cashmere Purse * Winter Windows Silk Scarf * Yak Hat * Ruffled Merino-SeaCell Bias Scarf * Merino-and-Glass Love Bag * Cool Little Llama-Silk Mittens * Angora and Pearls for Sarah * Lyra Wool-Soy Cabled Baby Bonnet * Cashmere-Silk Neck Candy * Cashmere Neck Warmer * Inca-Dincadoo Organic Cotton Baby Cardigan * Flirty Merino-Silk Neck Warmer * Crossroads Soy-Wool Hat * Sueno Bamboo Spa Mask * Llama-Wool Slipper Socks * Seaman-Style Cashmere Scarf * Felted-Merino Treasure Cozy! * Elizabeth's Wool-Angora Diagonal Scarf * Silk Delight Scarf * Lacy Leaf Alpaca-Angora Hat * Baby's Wool-Tencel Booties * Seed Stitch Wool-Soy Hat * Reclaimed Cashmere Lacy Scarf * Arachne's Alpaca Lace Ring * Mojito Alpaca Necktie * Silk Berry Jewelry Bag * Pamper-Yourself Silk-Linen Spa Set * Reclaimed Cashmere Mittens * Button-down Alpaca-Wool Hat * Yak Neck Cuff
Bulky Weight
Mermaid Organic Blend Neck Warmer * Cropped Ecofriendly Vest * Heirloom Merino-Alpaca Baby Hat * Leaf Band Alpaca-Merino Hat
Appendix: About the Designers, Sizing Guidelines, Abbreviations, Glossary
Index