we've got another knitter in the ring today! please insert my squeals of delight here...i'm super excited to have melynda of "french press knits" here with a new pattern for us all!!! wowsa! now, first off, i have to mention that melynda's infamous french press felted slippers have been haunting my dreams for about a year now and i still have yet to make them. i adore staring at the picture of them in my ravelry faves, posting about them on the blog and just plain daydreaming about wearing them on my chubby toes. in fact, i love these slippers so much they are on my new year's resolution list for 2011.
but don't just stop at her gorgeous slippers. this talented, and might i add gorgeous momma to be, yep, she's preggers with her first baby (due very soon) has a heck of a lot of other goodies to knit up as well. need a cowl, hat, or wrap, french press knits has got you covered. modern, stylish and yes, COZY. it's all about the cozy today folks. so go brew yourself a cuppa tea...curl up on the couch and get a knittin.....
now let's hear from melynda.....
Comfy Knits vs. Cozy Sews. Nothing fires up designers and crafters more than a good old fashioned blog 'battle royale.' I can't tell you how excited I am to be here today. As a knitter, summer is my training season- I've spent months preparing for my time in the ring.
Of course, as a knitter, I already feel like we have the 'one up.' You see, knitting allows us to create our own fabric, taking one dimensional natural fibers and creating two or three dimensional garments. And with just one simple knitted garment, an entire ensemble can so easily be endowed with a touch of luxury.
Let's jump right in, shall we?
Today I have prepared a pattern that is perfect for the colder weather lurking around the corner. Even on a drab day, this 'Frosted Glow Cowl' will be sure to add that touch of luxury (not to mention warmth) to your outfit.
What You'll Need:
1 skein Rowan Alpaca Cotton
Size 8 US
Buttons
Needle and Thread
Scissors
Gauge: 4" = 16 sts
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
k2tog: knit two together
yo: yarn over
ssk: slip slip knit
rep: Repeat
RS: Right side
WS: Wrong Side
Cast on 27 stitches
Rows 1-6: Work in moss stitch pattern (*K1, P1, rep from * to end)
Row 7(RS): K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1: rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 8 and every following WS row: K1, Pl, K1, purl to last 3 sitcthes; K1, P1, K1
Row 9: K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, k3, (yo, k1) twice, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 11: K1, P1, K2 , * k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 13: K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k3, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 15: K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 17: K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k3, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 19: K1, P1, K2 , * k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 21: K1, P1, K2 , *k2tog, k3, (yo, k1) twice, ssk, k1; rep from * to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 22: Purl
More of a chart person (me too!)? This one's for you:
Repeat rows 7- 22 until scarflette measures 24". End how you started, with 6 moss stitch rows, and then bind off.
Add buttons, you can use the yarn overs within the pattern as buttonholes.
If you are on Ravelry and want to add this to your project page, you can find "Frosted Glow" here.
You can also take a look at my project page for this project done in a different yarn/gauge for more ideas. While you're there- make sure you say hi!
If you are on Ravelry and want to add this to your project page, you can find "Frosted Glow" here.
You can also take a look at my project page for this project done in a different yarn/gauge for more ideas. While you're there- make sure you say hi!
you can find more about melynda on the following:
blog - http://frenchpressknits.blogspot.com/
and you can find me on ravelry (the best knitting website ever) here.
blog - http://frenchpressknits.blogspot.com/
twitter - http://twitter.com/frenchpressknit
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hartland-MI/French-Press-Knits/81531969165and you can find me on ravelry (the best knitting website ever) here.
a huge thank you to melynda for coming to join in the battle, you're the best. it's been so fun chatting with you and so exciting to have one of my favorite knitting designers on the site. best wishes for your new baby and a wonderful birth experience for you and the hubs!
ok folks....are you knitting? inspired yet? i hope you've been finding lots of patterns to whip up this month whether it's knitted, sewn or both. we've got our last round of boxing tomorrow and it's a big one so stay tuned!
ok folks....are you knitting? inspired yet? i hope you've been finding lots of patterns to whip up this month whether it's knitted, sewn or both. we've got our last round of boxing tomorrow and it's a big one so stay tuned!