Patterns
Felted Hat using Wool 4 All
Linen Stitch Kidding Ewe Scarves
Wool 4 All Rolled-Brim Felted Hat Pattern
Socks from this pattern but knit from our 50/50 wool/mohair (300 yard skein)
These socks wear like iron. I am wearing one pair for my third year. This is a real record for me.
Handspun Yarn Sock Pattern
Set of 4 double point needles, size 4
Size for adults 6-11
250 yards of worsted weight yarn (I use a yarn that I get approximately 4-5 sts/inch
Cast on 48 sts onto one needle. Divide onto three needles (16 sts each needle) Join, being careful not to twist the stitches, and work in K2. P2 ribbing for 8" (mine are 6") or desired length, to form the cuff.
For heel, Divide 23 stitches onto two needles (12 on one and 11 on the other) and set these aside to be worked later for the instep. Working on the remaining 25 stitches proceed: Next row: K1, purl to last stitch, K1.
To make heel: 1st row: *K1, Sl 1, being careful not to tighten yarn behind the slipped stitch. Repeat from * to last st, K1.
2nd row: K1, purl to last st, K1. Repeat these 2 rows for 2-1/4 inches.
End by working Row 1-----25 stitches are left on your needle.
To shape heel:
Row 1: P13, P2 tog, P1, turn
Row 2: K3, (Sl 1, K1, psso), K1, turn
Row 3: P4, P2 tog, P1, turn
Row 4: K5, (Sl 1, K1, psso), K1, turn
Row 5: P6, P2 tog, P1, turn
Row 6: K7, (Sl 1, K1, psso), K1, turn
Row 7: P8, P2 tog, P1, turn
Row 8: K9, (Sl 1, K1, psso), K1, turn
Row 9: P10, P2 tog, P1, turn
Row 10: K11, (Sl 1, K1, psso), K1, turn
Row 11: P12, P2 tog, turn
Row 12: k12, (Sl 1, K1, psso)--13 stitches left
To make instep:
Slip 23 sts onto one needle. With right side of work facing and using the needle with the 13 heel sts, pick up and knit 12 sts along side of heel, inserting needle through knot formed by the knitted st at the beginning and end of each row. Knit across instep sts. Pick up and knit 12 sts along other side of heel. Divide work so that needle 1 has 19 sts; needle 2: 23 sts (instep); needle 3: 18 sts.
First round: Knit
Second round: Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1
Needle 2: Knit
Needle 3: K1, (Sl 1, K1, psso), knit to end.
Repeat these two rows until 46 sts remain. Work even until foot, from where sts were picked up from instep, measures 5-1/2" or desired length.
To shape toe:
First round: Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, K2 tog., K1
Needle 2: K1, (Sl 1, K1, psso), Knit to last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1
Needle 3: K1, (Sl 1, K1, psso), Knit to the end
Second round: Knit across needles
Repeat these 2 rounds until 18 sts remain. Break yarn leaving a strand 8"long. Graft toe.
FREE SCARF PATTERNS
Left scarf knit with Southwestern Pleasure
Linen Stitch Scarf Pattern
Cast on 33 sts (or another odd #) on a size 10 needle for worsted weight yarn
Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: (RS of work) K1, *with yarn if front slip 1 stitch as if to purl, bring yarn to back and K1 *; repeat to end of row.
Row 2: (WS of work) K1, P1, *with yarn in back, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, bring yarn forward and purl 1*; repeat to end of row---last stitch K1.
The linen stitch looks great on both sides, but there is a difference in how each side will look. Perfect for a scarf!
Right scarf knit with Pewter & Gold
Linen-like Textured Stitch
(over an odd number of stitches)
Row 1: WS Purl
Row 2: K1, *sl 1 with yarn in front (wyf), K1; rep from *.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1
Row 4: K2, *sl 1 wyf, k1; repeat from *, end k2 instead of k1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern.
Note: the strand held to the right side creates a bar that gives some flat texture, more subtle than knitted seed stitch, which this pattern resembles.
Classic Tube Jacket with Classic Tube Scarf
Scarf is knit from Elegant Ewe--Amethyst Isle using a linen stitch and simple garter on each end.
Tube Jackets can be purchased at Unique One in Camden, Maine and Wags & Wool of Lubec, Maine.
Click on Where to Buy Yarns below for their contact information.
This scarf is knit from one skein of Elegant Ewe on a size 9 needle and measures at least 6' long.
Cast on 25 sts (on any uneven # for your project)
Knit the first 3 rows for a nice edge.
Pattern rows: Row 1: K1, *S1, K1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2, *S1, K1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 4: Purl
Repeat these 4 rows ending with Row 1 until you have just enough yarn for the three garter rows. Bind off sew seam up the middle and block. This scarf is elegant as well as lightweight and Our Elegant Ewe Yarn feels so soft against your skin that you will want to make more than one for evening dressing up or just bundling up.
