tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66831942210697759252024-03-17T12:45:06.399-07:00Balls to the Walls KnitsA collection of free knitting patterns, most of which are perfect for stash yarns!Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-82408597836116542912018-04-05T08:09:00.002-07:002018-04-05T08:09:52.413-07:00Lodge Bunny Bonnet<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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pictured in size Adult Small/Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I know my seasonality is a little off right now, but as soon as I received these Easter-colored skeins in the mail I knew that a bonnet would have to be on my list. And my biggest goal was to play with color - not just a slipped stitch color pattern (although you know I love those!), but good ol' intarsia. Which ended up being a good choice for this project, since you can make it all using straight needles back and forth - no pesky in-the-round intarsia required!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Adult Small/Medium (Adult Medium/Large)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky (100% Merino Wool; 100 yards [91 meters]/100 grams); #192 Periwinkle - one skein (color A), </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">#21 Cactus Flower - one skein (color B), & </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">#83 Water Green - one skein (color C)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better look at the back finish.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: Straight needles in size US 9, straight needles in size US 11</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, roughly 12" of scrap yarn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 11 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Let's make a bonnet, then! Using your size US 9 needles and your color A yarn, cast on 79 (87) stitches loosely, and then we'll work a ribbing as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): p1, * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit ribbing rows 1 & 2 until piece measures roughly 1.75" (2.25") and you've just finished a wrong side row. Transfer work to your size US 11 needles, and we'll knit two transition rows, as follows. Notice that your second row contains intarsia color changes, so you can use your <a href="https://youtu.be/MhO9jlI00YA" target="_blank">standard intarsia join</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (right side): using your color A yarn, slip 1 stitch purlwise (sl1), then knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: using color A, sl1, p40 (sl1, p44). Switch to your color B yarn and p19 (p21); finally, switch to your color C yarn and p19 (p21)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows. Then we'll begin our intarsia rows with decreases to create the flappy bits, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Intarsia Decrease Row 1: using color C, sl1, (ssk) twice, knit until you're one stitch <i>before</i> your B/C color change, and switch to color B. Using color B, knit until you're one stitch <i>before</i> your A/B color change, and switch to color A. Knit until you have 5 stitches left in row; (k2tog) twice, k1 (-4 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Intarsia Decrease Row 2: using color A, sl1, and then purl until you're one stitch <i>past</i> your A/B color change; switch to color B. Using color B, purl until you're one stitch <i>past</i> your B/C color change, and switch to color C. Using color C, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit intarsia decrease rows 1 & 2 until you have 71 stitches (79 stitches) remaining and you've just finished an intarsia decrease row 2. Then we'll move to a supplemental set of decrease rows, with fewer decreases, as you'll find below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Supplemental Intarsia Decrease Row 1: using color C, sl1, ssk, knit until you're one stitch <i>before</i> your B/C color change, and switch to color B. Using color B, knit until you're one stitch <i>before</i> your A/B color change, and switch to color A. Knit until you have 3 stitches left in row; k2tog, k1 (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Supplemental Intarsia Decrease Row 2: using color A, sl1, and then purl until you're one stitch <i>past</i> your A/B color change; switch to color B. Using color B, purl until you're one stitch <i>past</i> your B/C color change, and switch to color C. Using color C, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit supplemental intarsia decrease rows 1 & 2 until you have 67 (73) stitches remaining and you've just finished supplemental intarsia decrease row 2. Then we'll work back and forth, without decreases, as you'll find below. And yes, you will naturally run out of color C stitches; just clip the tail of color C when that happens and keep working in pattern in colors A & B.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Intarsia Row 1: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, knit until you're one stitch </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">before</i><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> your B/C color change, and switch to color B. Using color B, knit until you're one stitch </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">before</i><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> your A/B color change, and switch to color A. Knit until end of row.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Intarsia Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, purl until you're one stitch </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">past</i><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> your A/B color change; switch to color B. Using color B, purl until you're one stitch </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">past</i><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> your B/C color change, and switch to color C. Using color C, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work these intarsia rows until piece measures roughly 6" (7") and you've just finished an intarsia row 1. Clip the tail of your color B yarn, since you're done with it. Then we'll knit the following transition row:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (wrong side): using color A, purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete this transition row, and then we'll move to the decreases, as follows. Notice that, if you're making the larger size, you will have two extra decrease rows at the beginning; accordingly, you can skip straight to decrease row 3 if you're making the smaller size.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1 - size <b>Adult Medium/Large</b> only (right side): using color A, * k10, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (67 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2 - </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">size </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">Adult Medium/Large</b><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> only</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">: using color A, purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: using color A, * k9, k2tog</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (61 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4: using color A, purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k8, k2tog</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (55 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 6: using color A, purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k7, k2tog</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (49 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 8: using color A, purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k6, k2tog</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (43 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 10: using color A, p1, * p2tog, p5 * (37 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k4, k2tog</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (31 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 12: using color A, p1 * p2tog, p3 * (25 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 13: using color A, * k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (13 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 14: using color A, p1, * p2tog * (7 stitches - both sizes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease rows 1 - 14 and use tapestry needle to thread remaining 7 stitches to scrap yarn, to work later. Then we'll seam, beginning at the bottom of the hat, and roughly where you phased out your color C yarn (as you can see in the picture below; the bonnet is seamed from the top of my color C portion). Seam until you reach top; thread seaming yarn through final 7 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat, knot, and tuck in ends. Block, if desired (you can also block before seaming, if you'd prefer). Finally, <a href="http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2015/03/how-to-make-yarn-tassel.html" target="_blank">make tassels</a> and attach to ends of flaps, for funsies.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-91823137381843055742018-03-22T08:10:00.000-07:002018-03-22T08:10:01.390-07:00Waycross Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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pictured in size Adult Small/Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I would love to say that I had some divine inspiration for this hat, but it all boiled down to the colors and how much I love them, especially together. This slipped stitch pattern also gives you plenty of bang for your buck; although it's easy to work, it looks a bit more intricate than it actually is. The Waycross Hat also features a nice unisex design, although your average man might prefer different colors...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Adult Small/Medium (Adult Medium/Large)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky (100% Merino Wool; 100 yards [91 meters]/100 grams); #83 Water Green - one skein (color A), & #21 Cactus Flower - one skein (color B)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better look at the back.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 9, one 16" circular needle in size US 11, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 11</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 11 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 9 needle and your color A yarn, then, cast on 66 (72) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then work the following ribbing:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work this row until ribbing measures roughly 2" - 2.5" (2.5" - 3") and transfer work to your size US 11 needle. Knit two rows around. Then we'll begin our color pattern, which is Waycross from page 236 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018184/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018184&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=19679fe1ab05df3c29cdc94ae4b3878d" target="_blank">Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>. To make it, you'll need the following terminology:</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit 1 elongated (k1-e): knit one stitch, wrapping the yarn twice, and then dropping the extra wrap from the needle on the subsequent row (video below)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">long stitch cross (lsc): </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">drop elongated stitch off of needle to front of work, sl2, drop next elongated stitch off of needle to front of work; pick up first dropped stitch onto left-hand needle, slip the same 2 stitches back from the right-hand needle to the left hand needle, then with right-hand needle pick up second dropped stitch and place it on left-hand needle (video below)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So, once you're familiar with the terminology, we'll continue like so:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: using your color B yarn, * k1, slip 2 stitches purlwise with yarn in back (sl2), k3; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: using your color B yarn, * k1-e, sl2, k1-e, k2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 3 & 4: using your color A yarn, * sl1, k2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: using your color B yarn, * lsc; then k1, sl2, k3 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: using your color B yarn, * k1, sl2, k3 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 7 & 8: using your color A yarn, * k4, sl2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 8 once and then knit rows 1 - 6 again. Clip the tail for your color B yarn, since you're done with it. Knit with color A in stockinette until hat measures roughly 8" (9"). Then we'll work the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * k4, k2tog * (55 stitches [60 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * k3, k2tog * (44 stitches [48 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: * k2, k2tog * (33 stitches [36 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4: * k1, k2tog * (22 stitches [24 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: * k2tog * (11 stitches [12 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 6 - size <b>Adult Small/Medium</b>: k1, * k2tog * (6 stitches [--])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 6 - size <b>Adult Medium/Large</b>: * k2tog * (-- [6 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease rows 1 - 6, clip yarn tail, thread on tapestry needle, and thread through final 6 stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends. Block, if desired. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First off - yes, I bought this yarn last March and I have absolutely no excuse for why it took me so long to work it up - except for the fact that it was SO DANG PRETTY that I worried I wouldn't do it justice, of course! Luckily, I think the Rainbow Baby Wrap is a perfect vehicle for your own similarly pretty yarns - and to make it, all you'll need is roughly 100 grams of fingering/sock weight yarn of your main color and another 20 apiece of your accents (I used a set of minis for this purpose!). Oh, and yes - it is also named after a Kesha song, which I suggest listening to now, for mood (if you don't mind a little bit of swearing and a whole lotta [tasteful-ish] inner side boob, that is)...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finished Dimensions: roughly 10.5" at widest point and 48" end to end, excluding i-cords </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Skein Queen Wriggle (100% Superwash Merino; 400 yards [366 meters]/100 grams); Pink - one skein (color A) and Skein Queen Little Wrigglers </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(100% Superwash Merino; 5 x {80 yards [73 meters]/20 grams}); Pink & White - one mini skein (color B), Yellow - one mini skein (color C), Pink & Yellow - one mini skein (color D), Pink & Purple - one mini skein (color E), and Pink & Orange - one mini skein (color F)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 32" or longer circular needle in size US 4, two or three double pointed needles (dpns), preferably 2 in size US 3 and 1 in size US 5, although 2 dpns in size US 4 will also work instead</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, 5' of scrap yarn (preferably cotton), 7 stitch markers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches on size US 4 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a wrap! Using your size US 3 dpns (or your 4s if you don't have 3s), then, cast on 4 stitches and work them in an i-cord until the i-cord measures roughly 12". Then, we'll start </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">casting stitches on as we continue to work the i-cord, as follows:<br /><br />I-cord Cast On: kfb, k3; then, when you go to begin your next row, use your tapestry needle to thread the first of kfb stitches onto your scrap yarn purlwise to hold for later</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work this i-cord cast on until you have 260 stitches held on your scrap yarn (sorry!). Stop casting on stitches, and work the i-cord regularly until the section measures roughly 12" (so it should be the same length as the i-cord at the beginning). Cast off your i-cord stitches and clip your yarn tail; it's time to move on to the body of the piece!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, then, transfer your held stitches to your size US 4 needle, and we'll begin working a striped pattern, as you'll find below. A few notes to begin with, however: first, I have numbered the rows both by row number and short row number, in parentheses after the row number, to help you keep track of where you are when you get to the short rows. And speaking of the short rows - I also agonized over the best way to help you keep track of where you are as you're working them (since I, for one, like to knit while I'm watching TV and resent any pattern that doesn't allow me that freedom!). My solution was to add and remove stitch markers as you work each row, so I have also included the number of stitch markers you should have present at the end of each row in parentheses following the instructions. I hope that helps as you go! Oh, and if you need to brush up on your short rows, I suggest <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/short-rows/" target="_blank">checking here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1 (right side): using color A, k3, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, (yo) twice, k3 (+4 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2: using color A, slip 3 stitches with yarn in front (sl3 wyif), (k1, p1) into double yo, and then knit until you have 5 stitches left in row; end (k1, p1) into double yo, sl3 wyif</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3: using color B, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, (yo) twice, k3 (+4 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4 (short row 1): using color B, sl3 wyif, (k1, p1) in double yo, purl until you have 20 stitches left in row, place marker, wrap & turn (w&t) (1 marker in place)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5 (short row 2): using color B, slip marker, knit until you have 20 stitches left in row, place marker, w&t (2 markers in place)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6 (short row 3): using color B, slip marker, purl until you're 10 stitches before marker, place marker, w&t (3 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7 (short row 4): using color B, knit until you have 10 stitches left before marker, place marker, w&t (4 markers in place)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 8 (short row 5): using color B, purl until you have 10 stitches left before first marker you reach, place marker, w&t (5 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 9 (short row 6): using color B, knit until you have 10 stitches left before first marker you reach, place marker, w&t (6 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 10 (short row 7): using color B, purl until you have 10 stitches left before first marker you reach, place marker, w&t (7 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 11 (short row 8): using color B, knit until you have 5 stitches left before first marker you reach, w&t (7 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 12 (short row 9): using color B, purl until you reach first marker, remove marker, p5, w&t (6 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 13 (short row 10): using color B, knit until you reach first marker, remove marker, k5, w&t (5 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 14 (short row 11): using color B, purl until you reach first marker, remove marker, p5, w&t (4 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 15 (short row 12): using color B, knit until you reach first marker, remove marker, k5, w&t (3 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 16 (short row 13): using color B, purl until you reach marker, remove marker, p5, w&t (2 markers in place)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 17 (short row 14): using color B, knit until you reach marker, remove marker, k5, w&t (1 marker in place)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Row 18 (short row 15): using color B: purl until you have 5 stitches before the end of the row, removing final marker when you reach it; (k1, p1) in double yo, sl3 wyif</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rows 19 - 36: repeat rows 1 - 18, substituting color C for color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rows 37 - 54: repeat rows 1 - 18, substituting color D for color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 55 - 72: repeat rows 1 - 18, substituting color E for color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rows 73 - 90: repeat rows 1 - 18, substituting color F for color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rows 91 - 108: repeat rows 1 - 18, substituting color A for color B (so yes, that means that you'll be knitting both the short row section and the purl row section in color A!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rows 109 & 110: repeat rows 1 & 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Complete rows 1 - 110 and then, using color A, knit one more row across, clip yarn tail, and, leaving work on your needle, put it aside. Now, using your size US 3 dpns again, cast on another 4-stitch i-cord and work it until cord measures roughly 12". Then, leaving your yarn ball attached to your cord, slip the four stitches of your i-cord purlwise onto the circular needle that holds the main portion of your work, such that the fourth stitch of the i-cord is next to the first stitch on the right side of the wrap (this means that, at current, your running yarn will be coming from the stitch 4 stitches from the beginning of a right side row). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then, we'll work an i-cord bind off, as follows, ideally with your size US 5 dpn, although if you don't have one you can work with a size US 4 needle instead (yes, I would typically gauge down for this; I'm gauging up because you're going to want a little extra stretch to go around the curves you've just created with your short rows). Note that you can find a video demonstrating this technique below as well, although you need to be aware of a few differences. First off; in the video, I cable cast on 3 stitches to begin the i-cord, but we already have an i-cord going so we don't need to cast on anything extra. And secondly, as mentioned, in the video I'm binding off with a 3-stitch i-cord instead of a 4-stitch i-cord (as we're using now), so instead of doing a k2, k2tog pattern as I do in the video, you will be following a k3, k2tog pattern, as I've written out below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I-cord Bind-off Row: * k3, k2tog (this k2tog will include the last three of your i-cord stitches and one stitch from the body of your shawl); slip stitches purlwise back from your right-hand needle to your left hand needle; rep from *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work i-cord bind off row until you've decreased all of your shawl stitches; continue to work an i-cord until i-cord measures 12", to match the i-cord at the beginning of the bind off. Bind off loosely, tuck in ends, and block. Then put those colors on, girl, and paint the world with them tonight! </span></div>
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-5173689944197202892018-02-08T08:37:00.000-08:002018-02-08T08:37:29.965-08:00Little Flicker Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Flicker Hat<br />
size Adult Small/Medium</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The story behind this hat is simple: I've been hanging onto this yarn for what feels like FOREVER now and I finally pulled it out of the drawer the other day and the light just flicked on - I knew exactly what it wanted to be. And this fun-to-knit hat is not just quick to work up, either, but also unisex so you can make it for whomever you'd like!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Adult Small/Medium (Adult Medium/Large)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yards [305 meters]/100 grams); #866 Arco Iris - one skein</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A look at the finish.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 5, one 16" circular needle in size US 6, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 6</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! First off, then, using your size US 5 needles, cast on 108 (117) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a ribbing, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * p1, k2; rep from *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until piece measures roughly 2", transfer work to your size US 6 circular needle, and then we'll work some transition rows, as follows. Notice that you'll need the following notation to continue; you can also find videos for these techniques below.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">rt (right twist): knit two together,
leaving stitches on left-hand needle; next, insert right-hand needle
from the front between the two stitches just knitted together, and knit
the first stitch again. Finally, slip both stitches from left-hand
needle together</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">lt (left
twist): with right-hand needle behind left-hand needle, skip one stitch
and knit the second stitch in back loop; then insert right-hand needle
into the backs of both stitches and k2tog-b (knit two together through
back loops, inserting right needle from the right)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bqPRpEH67_A" width="560"></iframe></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9mzgpFMNTUI" width="560"></iframe></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So, once you've got those techniques down, proceed like so: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1: * p1, lt, p1, k2, p1, rt; rep from *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: * p1, k1 through back loop (k1-tbl), k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, k1-tlb *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 3: * p1, k1-tbl, lt, k2, rt, k1-tbl *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 4: * p1, k1-tbl, k6, k1-tbl *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 5: * p1, k1-tbl, k1, lt, rt, k1, k1-tbl *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 6: * p1, k1-tbl, k6, k1-tbl *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 7: * k1, lt, k1, rt, k1, rt *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 8: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 9: * k2, lt, k2, rt, k1 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 10: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 11: * k3, lt, rt, k2 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 12: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 13: * k4, lt, k3 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete transition rows 1 - 13 (both sizes). Then, knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly 7 - 7.5" (8 - 8.5") and you've just finished a round (in my finished piece, which I made in the smaller size, I worked until it measured 7.5" but you can see that it doesn't fit snugly so you could make it a bit shorter). Then we'll work the following transition rows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1: * k4, lt, k3 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 3: * k3, rt, lt, k2 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 4: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 5: * k2, rt, k2, lt, k1 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 6: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 7: * k1, rt, k4, lt *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 8: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit these eight transition rows (both sizes), and then we'll work the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * p1, ssk, k4, k2tog * (84 stitches [91 stitches])</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * p1, k6 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">You'll probably want to transfer your work to your dpns now...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: * p1, ssk, k2, k2tog * (60 stitches [65 stitches])</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4: * p1, k4 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: * p1, ssk, k2tog * (36 stitches [39 stitches])</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 6: * p1, k2 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 7: * p1, k2tog * (24 stitches [26 stitches])</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 8: * k2tog * (12 stitches [13 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease rows 1 - 8, clip yarn tail, and use tapestry needle to thread through remaining 12 (13) stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends and block, if desired. </span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-75833548258248419552018-01-18T07:39:00.000-08:002018-04-06T05:19:06.611-07:00Meowl Cowl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Size Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">First off; yes, I realize that I totally shouldn't name any of my knitting patterns after a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZkKsGtrW88" target="_blank">joke in the movie Super Troopers</a>, but - hey meow, sometimes, once the name appears in your head, you just can't shake it. Anyway, in this particular case, it seemed reasonably fitting. The yarn itself has a bit of tortoise shell/bird feather thing going on, for one thing, and the long slipped stitches also create a curvy zigzag pattern that somehow reminds me of a cat's claw. All of that aside, this is also a fun-to-knit, unisex pattern that's good for kids and grown-ups alike!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Small (Medium; Large) (in general, small is for children or teens, medium for teens or adults, and large for adults who want a less snug-fitting cowl)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/asecretstash" target="_blank">A Secret Stash Ninja DK</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (100% Merino; 255 yards [233 meters]/100 grams)</span>; Ebony & Ivory - one skein (one skein; one - two skeins)</span><br />
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slipped stitch pattern. Zig-zaggy, no?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's get started! First, then, cast on 108 (126; 144) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit a few set-up rows, as follows. To do this, we'll need the following notation:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">fisherman's rib stitch (frs): knit next stitch in stitch below, slipping right-hand needle into stitch and then between the two stitches looped around the back of the stitch, such that you're knitting both the stitch on the needle and the top loop (see video below if this seems confusing)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">And now that we're caught up on terminology, let's get started. As a side note, if you have any trouble with the long slip stitches (which, yes, use a lot of words to describe but are essentially just cables), remember that you can perform them exactly like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrqLFfJ0bIc&t=1s" target="_blank">cables, but with no cable needle</a>, of course! :) Anyway, let's work like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 1: * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, p2, k1, p2; rep from * </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 2: * slip 1 stitch with yarn in back (sl1), k3, p2, k1 in stitch below, p2, k3, sl1, p2, k1 in stitch below, p2 * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Rows 3 & 4: * sl1, k3, p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">frs, p2, k3, sl1, p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 5: * drop slipped stitch from needle, then slip the next three stitches from your left-hand needle to your right-hand needle purlwise, and, using your left-hand needle, pick up the dropped stitch, being careful not to twist it. Slip the 3 stitches you previously slipped back to left-hand needle and k4; then, p2, frs, p2, and slip the next three stitches from left-hand needle to right hand needle purlwise. Drop next, slipped stitch from needle, and slip the three stitches back to left-hand needle. Pick up slipped stitch, place back on left-hand needle, and then k4, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit these five set-up rows, and then we'll work the pattern, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: * k4, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 2 - 4: * k3, sl1, p2, frs, p2, sl1, k3, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">slip the next three stitches from left-hand needle to right hand needle purlwise. Drop next, slipped stitch from needle, and slip the three stitches back to left-hand needle. Pick up slipped stitch, place back on left-hand needle, and</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k4; then, p2, frs, p2, and </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">drop slipped stitch from needle, then slip the next three stitches from your left-hand needle to your right-hand needle purlwise, and, using your left-hand needle, pick up the dropped stitch, being careful not to twist it. Slip the 3 stitches you previously slipped back to left-hand needle and</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k4, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k4, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 7 - 9: * sl1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, p2, k1 in stitch below, p2, k3, sl1, p2, k1 in stitch below, p2 * </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* drop slipped stitch from needle, then slip the next three stitches from your left-hand needle to your right-hand needle purlwise, and, using your left-hand needle, pick up the dropped stitch, being careful not to twist it. Slip the 3 stitches you previously slipped back to left-hand needle and k4; then, p2, frs, p2, and slip the next three stitches from left-hand needle to right hand needle purlwise. Drop next, slipped stitch from needle, and slip the three stitches back to left-hand needle. Pick up slipped stitch, place back on left-hand needle, and then k4, p2, frs, p2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 10 until piece measures roughly 8" (10"; 12") and you've just finished row 5 or 10 of the pattern. Bind off loosely, in pattern (which means knitting the knits and purling the purls). Tuck in ends, block, and wear or gift proudly, meow.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-28732937941215544692018-01-04T06:42:00.000-08:002018-01-04T06:42:40.546-08:00River Rush Slouch Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">River Rush Slouch Hat<br />
size Adult Large (hence the extra slouch<br />
on Hedwig)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I wish I had a snappy story about this hat, but I really don't; basically, I designed it as a nice unisex number in order to give it away in a gift exchange, but didn't because I (rather stupidly!) made an Adult Large and then wondered if it would be too large for a woman of average head size, if a woman of average head size were to receive it, and then descended into a morass of self-doubt, etc etc etc. So now it lives in an IKEA bag in my closet, ready to be sent out to a new recipient as soon as I build up the courage to revisit the post office (my last trip was an unmitigated disaster; this mailing-stuff-in-German stuff is hard, even if my German is now approaching kindergarten level). Oh yeah, but my husband DID pick out the yarn, so that was very nice of him!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Toddler (Child; Teen/Adult Small; Adult Medium; Adult Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Lana Grossa Alpaca Peru 100 (100% Alpaca; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams)</span>; #109 Grège - 1 skein (1-2 skeins; 2 skeins; 2 skeins; 2 skeins)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer look at the pattern.<br />
And Hedwig.<br />
She looks pensive, no?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one 16" circular needle in size US 9, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 9</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 9 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 8 needle, then, cast on 76 (84; 92; 100; 108) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit the following ribbing row:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * p2, k2; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures 1.5" (2"; 2"; 2"; 2") and transfer work to your size US 9 needle. Then we'll begin our main pattern, as follows. To do this, we'll need the following terminology (and please notice I've embedded a video of this technique below the description as well!):</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">rt (right twist): knit
two together, leaving stitches on left-hand needle; next, insert
right-hand needle from the front between the two stitches just knitted
together, and knit the first stitch again. Finally, slip both stitches
from left-hand needle together</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">And once we have that down, we'll proceed as follows: </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: * p3, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: * p2, rt *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: * p2, k2 *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: * p1, rt, k1 *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: * p1, k3 *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: * rt, k2 * </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 7 4 (4; 5; 5; 6) times (please note that this is a guideline for a less-slouchy hat even though I called it a slouch hat - it's been a hard week, people!!!; if you want something with more slouch, feel free to add some extra repeats!), and then transfer work to your dpns. Then we'll work the decreases, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br />Decrease Row 1: * k2tog * (38</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> [42; 46; 50; 54] stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * k2tog * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(19</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> [21; 23; 25; 27] stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: k1, * k2tog * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(10</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> [11; 12; 13; 14] stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4 (sizes <b>Toddler, Teen/Adult Small, and Adult Large</b>): * k2tog * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(5</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> [--; 6; --; 7] stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4 (sizes <b>Child</b> <b>and Adult Medium</b>): k1, * k2tog * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(--</span> [6; --; 7; --] stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease rows 1 - 4, clip yarn tail, thread on tapestry needle, and thread through final <span style="font-family: "verdana";">5</span> (6; 6; 7; 7] stitches). Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends and block, if desired.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-21518252959179513492017-12-14T06:24:00.000-08:002024-01-12T07:51:32.693-08:00Frost on the Windowpane Shawl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">To introduce the shawl, I think it's best to start at the beginning: it's a rainy, blustery day, the place is rural Romania, and the year is 1988. Okay, okay, maybe the origins of this piece aren't quite that dramatic... the truth is, I got the idea for the Frost on the Windowpane Shawl while attending a shawl shaping class with Chrissie Day at the <a href="http://www.lochnessknitfest.com/" target="_blank">Loch Ness Knit Fest</a> in Inverness this last October, when she mentioned a concept called sequence knitting. And while I am no sequence knitting expert (if you want one, you should <a href="http://www.sequenceknitting.com/" target="_blank">check out the definitive book</a> by </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Cecelia Campochiaro), I understood enough of the basics to want to give it a shot.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Okay, first then - what is sequence knitting? As I have a very basic understanding, I again refer you to the book. What you need to know in order to make this piece, however, is that instead of using a multi-row stitch pattern, in which you line up your current work with your work from the previous row, you will simply be repeating the same combination of stitches over and over again to create the pattern on the non-stockinette portion of the shawl. Of course, since there are also increases and that stockinette stripe to deal with, it's perhaps easier to think of knitting this shawl using a few algorithms, or rules. I realize that that might sound complicated right now, but I hope you'll realize that it's easy and fun once you get started. Another bonus is that this shawl uses an almost identical amount of your color A and B yarns, so you can knit without waste (which I personally find terribly enjoyable).</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Oh, and as a final note - you'll notice that I played pretty fast and loose with the gauge on this puppy. Almost any lighter-weight yarn will work; since it's just an increasing triangle shawl, you have a lot of freedom with your yarn choice! </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Also, this shawl pattern was featured on AllFreeKnitting's collection of <a href="https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Shawls/Triangle-Shawl-Knitting-Patterns" target="_blank" title="11 Elegant Knit Triangle Shawl Patterns">11 Elegant Knit Triangle Shawl Patterns</a>. :)</span><div><br /></div><div><b>Please note: I edited the instructions for getting started row 11 on January 11, 2024</b><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Finished Dimensions: roughly 56" along the stockinette stripe, 45" along the top, and 64" along the diagonal</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Yarn: Skein Queen Linger (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 465 yards [425 meters]/100 grams); Sea Holly - one skein (color A) and My Happy Place - one skein (color B)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 24" or longer circular needle in size US 5, and one US 4 needle for icord bind off (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, one stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 36 stitches = 4 inches on size US 1/2 needles, 20 stitches = 4 inches on size US 5 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a shawl, then! And I know I said some stuff about sequence knitting before, but we will begin with the stockinette portion of this shawl, so don't worry about that stuff for now. Using your color A yarn, then, cast on 8 stitches loosely and then go immediately to some beginning rows, as follows. As you'll notice, there are faux icord edgings on both sides of the shawl; leave those loose, especially the one at the beginning of your wrong side rows, in order to get the best stretch on your shawl when you block it. Anyway, let's continue like so. Note that I've included a video of the set-up below as well. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Beginning Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, slip 3 stitches with yarn in front (sl3), purl until you have 3 stitches left in row, sl3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Beginning Row 2: using color B, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Beginning Row 3: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, purl until you have 3 stitches left in row, sl3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Beginning Row 4: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit beginning rows 1 - 4 until you have 32 stitches on your needle and you've just finished row 1. Then we'll knit the following two transition rows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (right side): using color B, k29, place marker, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p26, sl3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once you've knit these two rows, we'll begin our sequence knitting. And I'm going to help you with this in two ways: first, I'll outline all of the rules for the pattern. Then, I'll give you written out instructions for your first twenty-some rows, which demonstrate those rules in action. As you'll notice, I have included the sequence knitting stitches from each row in parentheses after the row, in bold. As I said, I hope this will help demonstrate the rules in action.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">1. This pattern is worked in two-row stripes; you will work two rows in color A, and then two rows in color B. (you've already been using this rule!)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">2. There is a three stitch faux icord at either side of the pattern; this means that the three stitches at the beginning and end of a right side row are always knit, and the three stitches at the beginning and end of a wrong side row are always slipped with yarn in front. (this one too!)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">3. All increases are worked on a color B right side row as a double yarn over that occurs three stitches from the end of the row. (and this one!!!)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">4. When you encounter this double yarn over on the wrong side, you will always work a (k1, p1) into it. (again, you've been doing this)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">5. On a right side row, you will knit every stitch between the beginning of the row and your marker. (this too!)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">6. On a wrong side row, you will purl every stitch between your marker and the end of your row (except the final three faux icord stitches). (yup; so far, 6/7 of the rules are things you've already been doing!)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">and finally,</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">7. This is the 24-stitch, single-row pattern that you will repeat over and over again in all other areas: <b>k8, p8, (yo, ssk) four times</b>. You will always work a complete iteration of this pattern, even if it requires several rows to finish (as it will, in the beginning). </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">(To be explicit - areas to use this include: on a </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">right side row</b><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">, between your marker and the faux icord at the end of the row, and, on a </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wrong side row</b><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">, between the faux icord at the beginning of the row and the marker, not including the double yos in color A rows, which have a (k1, p1) worked in them)). And this, wonderful readers, is the ONLY NEW RULE YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW! :)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">So, in case I've confused the heck out of you at this point, here are those rows I promised to write out to help you get started. Again, notice that I've included the sequence stitches at the end, in parentheses, to help you keep track. And let me know in the comments if you have any questions!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 1: using color A, k29, slip marker, k5 (<b>k2</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 2: using color A, sl3, k2, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>k2</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 3: using color B, k29, slip marker, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches) (<b>k2</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 4</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2, slip marker, p26, sl3 (</span><b style="font-family: verdana;">k2</b><span style="font-family: "verdana";">)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 5: using color A, k29, slip marker, p4, k3 (<b>p4</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 6: using color A, sl3, p4, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>p4</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 7: using color B, k29, slip marker, (yo, ssk) twice, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches) (<b>[yo, ssk] twice</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 8: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>[yo, ssk] twice</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 9: using color A, k29, slip marker, k9 (<b>k6</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 10: using color A, sl3, k2, p4, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>k2, p4</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 11: using color B, k29, slip marker, p4, yo, ssk, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches) (<b>p4, yo, ssk</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 12: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) three times, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>[yo, ssk] 3 times</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 13: using color A, k29, slip marker, k11 (<b>k8</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 14: using color A, sl3, p8, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>p8</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 15: using color B, k29, slip marker, (yo, ssk) four times, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches) (<b>[yo, ssk] 4 times</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 16: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k8, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>k8</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 17: using color A, k29, slip marker, p8, yo, ssk, k3 (<b>p8, yo, ssk</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 18: using color A, sl3, (yo, ssk) three times, k4, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>[yo, ssk] three times, k4</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 19: using color B, k29, slip marker, k4, p6, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches) (<b>k4, p6</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 20: using color B, sl3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, (yo, ssk) four times, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>p2, [yo, ssk] four times</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 21: using color A, k29, slip marker, k8, p4, k3 (<b>k8, p4</b>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Getting Started Row 22: using color A, sl3, p4, (yo, ssk) four times, slip marker, p26, sl3 (<b>p4 [yo, ssk] four times</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work these rules, and the rows that result from them, until shawl measures desired length and you've just finished a wrong side row, (or until you're getting low on yarn, but not out - you'll need a few ounces for your icord bind off!). Then, work a single striped i-cord bind off, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I-cord bind off: using whichever color you'd like to start with, </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">cable cast on 3 stitches. Then, using your other color, * k2, k2tog (this k2tog will include the last three of your i-cord stitches and one stitch from the body of your shawl); slip stitches purlwise back from your right-hand needle to your left hand needle; rep from *, switching colors with each row that you work. If you'd prefer a video, you can find it here too:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Complete i-cord bind off, tuck in ends, and block. Gift or wear proudly!</span><br />
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</div>Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30393416146495758972017-11-30T07:08:00.000-08:002017-11-30T07:08:11.023-08:00Rock That Selfie Cowl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rock That Selfie Cowl<br />
in the farmer's market at Bürkliplatz</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Okay, I'm scared I'm going to forget to tell you all of the relevant information about this cowl if I ramble on too long beforehand, so let me skip the intro and go straight to the details. First off, then, I made this cowl with a 120 gram bundle of 6 mini skeins; often, mini skeins come in 100 gram bundles with 5 skeins and if you have one of those that's okay too! You can still use your bundle to make this cowl, you'll simply have two fewer stripes (but since mine measures over 14" long I promise yours will still have a decent length too!). Secondly, I made this cowl top-to-bottom, because I wanted my gray yarn to be nearest to my face. You can make your cowl top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top, as you prefer, but I highly recommend finishing the TOP end with the i-cord bind off and the BOTTOM end with the picot bind off, since it spreads more and I personally prefer that spread towards the bottom. And third, this cowl is a perfect choice for scrap yarn if you don't have minis, and the basic design makes it a perfect choice to adapt for different weight yarns - so if you have any questions in that vein, just hit me up in the comments! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and yes - I did selfie for all of these pictures myself (it's such a nice pop of color for a picture!)... but with a friend in tow, so everyone we passed very clearly thought I was a lunatic who refused to ask for help with my photos!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Martin's Lab Mini Bundle</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (100% Merino; 6 mini skeins of {80 yards [73 meters]/20 grams}); gray (color A), pink (color B), purple speckled (color C), green (color D), dark purple (color E), and periwinkle (color F)</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see the i-cord bind off<br />
on top and the picot bind off on<br />
bottom... and the Limmat<br />
in the background!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 3, one needle in size US 2 or 3 (for i-cord bind off; smaller size is recommended), and one needle in size US 4 (optional, for provisional cast on)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, roughly 3' of scrap yarn for provisional cast on</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 28 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 3 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's get started! Using your color A yarn and your larger needles, if required (otherwise your size US 3 circular is fine), cast on 155 stitches provisionally. Then, if you used a larger needle to cast on, transfer stitches to your size US 3 circular, and in both cases place marker and join in round. Knit twelve rows, including your provisional row in that count, and then begin the striping pattern, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1 - 12: using your color B yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 13 - 24: using your color C yarn, knit</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 25 - 36: using your color D yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 37 - 48: using your color E yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 49 - 60: using your color F yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 61 - 72: using your color A yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 72 once and then knit rows 1 - 60 again. Now we'll complete a picot bind off for the bottom edge of the cowl, as follows. Notice I've written it out and included a video, in case you need a demonstration (and I know I made the video for another pattern and mention it during the video but I promise the principle is the same!!!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Picot Bind Off: using color B, * cast on two stitches using the <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-do-cable-cast-on-2116502">cable cast on</a>. Then, bind off 4 stitches (you will need 5 stitches to do this, since it takes 2 stitches to complete the first bound off stitch). Place stitch on your right-hand needle back on your left hand needle; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete your picot bind off and then transfer your provisional stitches from the other end of your cowl back to your size US 3 circular needle. On this end (the top end), we're going to do an i-cord bind off, as follows. Remember to use your (ideally size US 2) extra needle as your right-hand needle when you do this rather than the other half of your circular; it will make the whole thing go more smoothly! You can also find a video for the technique below... Oh, and I just did the bind off regularly and seamed it when I finished; you can also cast on your first three stitches provisionally and graft them to the final 3 stitches of your bind off, if you prefer something a bit more seamless. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I-cord Bind Off: using your color A yarn, cable cast on 3 stitches. Then, * k2, k2tog (this k2tog will include the last three of your i-cord stitches and one stitch from the body of your cowl); slip stitches purlwise back from your right-hand needle to your left hand needle; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete your i-cord bind off (you can finish it by knitting the final three stitches together through the back loops). Seam the two ends of the i-cord together and tuck in ends. Block, and then selfie with pride!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Grossmünster!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near the Opera House!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front of a funny cart!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the farmer's market!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near the circus tent!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By the lake!</td></tr>
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-76808360162482145392017-11-16T07:32:00.000-08:002017-11-16T07:32:41.172-08:00Ramble On Beanie<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Pictured in size Adult Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Recently, I had the tremendous good fortune of attending the Loch Ness Knit Fest, where I both drank some truly horrendous coffee AND bought this truly spectacular yarn (you can imagine which one was more exciting...). And, like so many beautiful yarns, I determined that this skein needed a pretty but basic pattern that would show off its gorgeous variegation without too much extra fuss. Therefore I came up with the Ramble On Beanie, an excellent, unisex design that you can whip up in an afternoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: Toddler (Child; Teen/Adult Small; Adult Medium; Adult Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Cookston Crafts Chunky Baby Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca; 109 yards [100 meters]/100 grams); Multicolored Pastels (that's what I'm calling it since the color is unnamed!) - one skein (one skein; one skein; one - two skeins; two skeins)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another look at the finish</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 10.5, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 10.5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, one stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches on size US 11 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 10.5 circular needle, then, cast on 52 (56; 60; 64; 68) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a ribbing as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 2" (2.5"; 3"; 3"; 4"). Then we'll move right to the main pattern, which is a variation of Rambler Pattern from</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> page 122 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018176/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018176&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=439422ca6bab7280fbf17306d138987e" target="_blank">A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>, except adapted for the round. And it goes like so. Notice that the pattern diverges into two groups for the rest of the instructions; make sure you're following the correct instructions for your size!</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1, 3, & 5: * p1, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 2, 4, & 6: * p1, knit next stitch in row below *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 7, 9, & 11: * k1, p1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 8, 10, & 12: * knit next stitch in row below, p1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">If you're making the <b>Toddler</b>, the <b>Child</b>, or the <b>Teen/Adult Small </b>size, knit rows 1 - 12 twice. Then we'll work the following transition row:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row: * p1, k1 through back loop *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work this transition row twice. Transfer work to your dpns, and we'll complete the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * k2tog * (26 stitches [28 stitches; 30 stitches; --; --])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * k2tog * (13 stitches [14 stitches; 15 stitches; --; --])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (for sizes <b>Toddler </b>and <b>Teen/Adult Small</b>): k1, * k2tog * (7 stitches [--; 8 stitches; --; --])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (for size <b>Child</b>): * k2tog * (-- [7 stitches; --; --; --])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining 7 (7; 8; --; --) stitches, pull tight, and thread to inside of hat. Knot. Tuck in ends and, if desired, block.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">If you're making the <b>Adult Medium</b> or the <b>Adult Large</b> size, knit rows 1 - 12 twice and then knit rows 1 - 7 again. Then we'll work the following transition row:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row: * k1 through back loop, p1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work this transition row 3 times. Transfer work to your dpns, and then we'll complete the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * ssk * (-- [--; --; 32 stitches; 34 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * ssk * (-- [--; --; 16 stitches; 17 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (for size <b>Adult Medium</b>): * ssk * (-- [--; --; 8 stitches; --])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (for size <b>Adult Large</b>): k1, * ssk * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(-- [--; --; --; 9 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining -- (--; --; 8; 9) stitches, pull tight, and thread to inside of hat. Knot. Tuck in ends and, if desired, block.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-25427975870525835622017-11-02T07:42:00.001-07:002018-04-06T05:18:30.637-07:00Starlight Slouch Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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pictured in size Adult Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The story behind this hat is simple: although it's been months since I attended the Edinburgh Yarn Festival in March, I am still struggling to give myself permission to use all of my beautiful yarns (seriously you guys - the best way to give yourself knitting writer's block is just to buy an obscenely expensive skein and then MAKE YOURSELF DO IT JUSTICE!!!). However, since I ALSO just got back from another knitting festival with even MORE yarn, I figured it was finally time for me to work up the first batch. So I approached this hat with my best foot forward, and decided to design a pattern that was simple enough to do the beauty of the yarn justice while also containing enough detail to make it pop. What resulted, of course, was the Starlight Slouch Hat, a pretty pattern for a pretty yarn that still has enough oomph to turn a few heads. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: Adult Small/Teen (Adult Medium; Adult Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: <a href="https://www.martinslab.com/yarns.html" target="_blank">Martin's Lab Merino Singles</a> (100% Merino; 400 yards [366 meters]/100 grams); Fairy Dust - one skein </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 2 (2.5 mm), one 16" circular needle in size US 3 (3.25 mm), and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 3 (3.25 mm)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 28 stitches = 4 inches on size US 3 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 2 needle, then, cast on 144 (156; 168) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a ribbing, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * k2, p2; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 2" (2"; 2.5"), transfer work to your size US 3 circular needle, and then we'll work one transition row, as follows. Notice it's different for the different sizes so make sure to find the right one for your project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (size: <b>Adult Small/Teen</b>): * k6, <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/make-one-right-m1r-make-one-left-m1l/" target="_blank">make 1</a> (m1); rep from * (+24 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (size: <b>Adult Medium</b>): * k6, <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/make-one-right-m1r-make-one-left-m1l/" target="_blank">make 1</a> (m1), k7, m1; rep from * (+24 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (size: <b>Adult Large</b>): * k7, <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/make-one-right-m1r-make-one-left-m1l/" target="_blank">make 1</a> (m1); rep from * (+24 stitches)</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete the transition row and the knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly 7 - 7.5" (7.5" - 8.5"; 8.5" - 9.5") (and the reason I give the range of lengths is for drape; you should of course knit longer if you want more slouch out of your hat!). Then we'll change patterns to a variation of Fisherman's Rib from page 44 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=51d83b3e2bd0e38d4117d56d0b255eb9" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a> by knitting this transition row, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row: * p1, knit next stitch into the row below *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">And once that's done we'll work the ribbing as follows. Notice that a video follows the written instructions in case what I've written is as confusing as I fear it may be!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * p1, knit next stitch, slipping right-hand needle into stitch and then between the two stitches looped around the back of the stitch, such that you're knitting both the stitch on the needle and the top loop (see video if this seems confusing) *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work this row until ribbed section measures roughly 1" (1"; 1.5") and then we'll begin our decrease, as follows. You'll want to transfer your work to your dpns straightaway since this goes quick! Also, notice the rows that are different for different sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * k2tog; rep from * (84 stitches; 90 stitches; 96 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: * k2tog * (42 stitches; 45 stitches; 48 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (sizes <b>Adult Small/Teen </b>and<b> Adult Large</b>): * k2tog * (21 stitches; --; 24 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3 (size <b>Adult Medium</b>): k1, * k2tog * (23 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4 (sizes <b>Adult Small/Teen</b> and <b>Adult Medium</b>): k1, * k2tog * (11 stitches; 12 stitches; --)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4 (size <b>Adult Large</b>): * k2tog * (--; --; 12 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease rows 1 - 4, clip yarn tail, and thread to tapestry needle. Using needle, thread through final 11 (12; 12) stitches and pull tight. Thread tail to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends and, if desired, block.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-87132845055771089652017-10-19T07:21:00.000-07:002017-10-30T07:07:49.725-07:00Morning Glory Shawl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You know when you buy yarn for a hat, but then you get confused and suddenly you're making a shawl instead? Well, that's pretty much the story behind this little number, which is made with roughly 430 yards of the light purple yarn and half as much of both the white and the darker shade (however, I should note that, while it is totally possible to use two skeins of the Alpaca Peru for the middle section and one skein apiece for each of the differently-colored sections, I didn't have quite enough left to be 100% sure that everyone can get it done with this four ball approach - if you're a loose knitter, for instance, you may need slightly more yarn, or to quit the short row sections a little early). Either way, though, if you're in the market for a hat-turned-shawl as well, I can highly recommend this pattern!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finished Dimensions: roughly 16" up the cable in the center; roughly 38" along the top of each "wing" (so about 76" from side to side)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Lana Grossa Alpaca Peru 200 (100% Alpaca; 219 yards [200 meters]/50 grams); #201 Tulipwood - two skeins (color A), John Arbon Alpaca Delight (70% Superfine Alpaca, 30% Falklands Merino; 465 yards [425 meters]/100 grams); Natural White - one skein (color B), & Lana Grossa Alpaca Peru 200 #202 Red Purple - one skein (color C)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 32" or longer circular needle in size US 4, cable needle (cn) or double pointed needle for cabling (of course you can also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=TrqLFfJ0bIc" target="_blank">cable without one!</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, two stitch markers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches on size US 4 needles</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /><br />Alrighty, then, let's make a shawl! Begin by casting on 3 stitches loosely with your color A yarn, and then working 8 rows in garter stitch to create a tab. Then, without turning work, yarn over (yo) twice, pick up 1 stitch about 1/3rd of the way down along the edge of the tab, (yo) twice again, pick up 1 stitch roughly 2/3rds of the way down the edge of the tab, and (yo) twice again. Complete tab by picking up 3 stitches along cast-on edge; you should now have stitches coming from 3 sides of the tab - 3 along original working edge - 8 along the side (counting each double yo as 2 stitches), and 3 along the cast-on edge. Then, work a few set-up rows as follows, still in our color A yarn. To continue, you'll need the following notation:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">front cross (fc): slip next 4 stitches to cn and hold in front; k4, k4 from cn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Set-up Row 1 (wrong side): k3, ((k1, p1) in yo, p1) twice, (k1, p1) in yo, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 4: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo) twice, place marker, fc, place marker, (yo) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in yo, k2, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 6: k3, (yo) twice, k6, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, k6, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 7: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k6, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, k6, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 8: k3, (yo) twice, k10, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, k10, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 9: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, k6, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, k6, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k14, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, k14, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 11: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p4, k6, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, p4, k6, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Row 12:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k18, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, k18, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete these 12 rows and then we'll work the main pattern, as follows (and yes, still in our color A yarn):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1 (wrong side): </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before end of row, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker, k2, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before end of row, k2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, fc, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k4, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left before marker, k4, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, k4, p6, * k6, p6; rep from * until you have 9 stitches left before end of row, k4, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7:</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before end of row, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before end of row, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p4, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left before marker, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, slip marker, p8, slip marker, (k1, p1) in double yo, p4, k6, * p6, k6; rep from * until you have 9 stitches left before end of row, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 12: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, knit until you reach next marker, (yo) twice, slip marker, k8, slip marker, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches before end of row, (yo) twice, k3 (+8 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 12 until you have 18 6-stitch-wide stockinette stripes begun on either side of your shawl and you've just finished row 1 of the pattern (if you wanna get crazy and count your stitches to double-check you should have 217 stitches between the beginning of the row and the first marker; 8 between markers; 217 to end). Anyway, clip your color A yarn tail, since you're done with it. Now we'll begin working some set-up short rows with your color B yarn, like so. If you need a short row primer, you can <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/short-rows/" target="_blank">check here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 1 (right side): k3, (yo) twice, k2, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 8 stitches before marker; then, k5 and wrap and turn (w&t) (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 2: p5, * (yo, ssk) three times, p6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches before the end of the row, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 5 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k3, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 4: p3, * (yo, ssk) three times, p6; rep from * until you have 9 stitches before the end of the row, (yo, ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 3 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k1, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 6: p1, (yo, ssk) three times, * p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches before the end of the row, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 13 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k5, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 8: p5, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 7 stitches before the end of the row, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 5 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k3, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 9 stitches before the end of the row, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 3 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k1, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 11 stitches before the end of the row, p6, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete these 12 set-up short rows, and then we'll continue to work short rows, although now we'll space them further apart, as follows. Note that short row 1 is worked differently on the first repeat of the pattern than it is in subsequent rows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 1 (right side - <b>first repeat only</b>): k3, (yo) twice, k2, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 13 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k5 and w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 1 (right side - <b>all other repeats</b>): k3, (yo) twice, k2, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 14 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k5 and w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 2: p5, * (yo, ssk) three times, p6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches before the end of the row, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 5 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k2, w&t </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 4: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p2, * (yo, ssk) three times, p6; rep from * until you have 9 stitches before the end of the row, (yo, ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 14 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k5, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 6: p5, (yo, ssk) three times, * p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches before the end of the row, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 5 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k2, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 8: p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 7 stitches before the end of the row, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 14 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k5, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p5, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 9 stitches before the end of the row, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 5 stitches from last wrapped stitch; then, k2, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* p6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 11 stitches before the end of the row, p6, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work short rows 1 - 12 until you have 28 stitches between the end of the row and your last wrapped stitch and you've just finished short row 6. Then, work the following end short rows, as follows (and yes, this is continuing the same basic pattern we've been working for the last short row section so if you think you can continue doing it without the step-by-step instructions found below please be my guest!):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 1: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 2: p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p6, (yo, ssk) three times, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> k5, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p5, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, (yo) twice, k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, k2, w&t </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">p2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> p6, (k1, p1) in double yo, and k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 7: k3, (yo) twice, k7, w&t (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 8: p5, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 9: k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k2, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 10: p2, (yo, ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete end short rows 1 - 10 and then it's time to transition to the short rows on the other side of the shawl (yay!). First, however, we'll work the following transition row. Remember to pick up your wrapped stitches as you go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Transition Row (right side): using your color B yarn, k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you're 8 stitches before first marker, k6. Switch to your color A yarn and k2, (yo) twice; then, slip marker, k8, and slip second marker. Finally, (yo) twice, k2, and then switch to your color C yarn. Using color C, * (yo, ssk) three times, k6; rep from * until you're 11 stitches before end of row, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, (yo) twice, and k3 (+8 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete these transition row, and then we'll work our second set of set-up short rows, as follows. Note we'll now be using our color C yarn. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 1 (wrong side): k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 16 stitches left before marker; k5, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 2: k5, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before marker; k4, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 3: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k4, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k3, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 4: k3, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 5: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k1, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 6: k1, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before marker; yo, ssk, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 7: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 13 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k5, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 8: k5, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before marker; (yo, ssk) twice, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 9: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k3, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 10: k3, (</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 11: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k1, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up Short Row 12: k3, (</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before marker; k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete these 12 set up rows and then we'll work as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 1 (wrong side</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - </span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">first repeat only</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">): k3, (k1, p1 in double yo), </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k2, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 13 stitches left before marker; k5, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 1 (wrong side</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <b>all other repeats</b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">): k3, (k1, p1 in double yo), </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k2, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 14 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k5, w&t</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 2: k5, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before end of row; k4, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 3: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k4, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k2, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 4: k2, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 5: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 14 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k5, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 6: k5, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before marker; yo, ssk, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 7: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k2, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 8: k2, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left before marker; (yo, ssk) twice, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 9: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 14 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k5, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 10: k5, (</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 11: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) three times, * k6, (yo, ssk) three times; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before last wrapped stitch; k2, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Short Row 12: k2, (</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yo, ssk) three times, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* k6, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left before marker; k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit short rows 1 - 12 until you have 39 stitches between your last wrapped stitch and the end of the row and you've just finished short row 12 of the pattern. Then we'll finish with the following rows:<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 1</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: k3, (k1, p1 in double yo), </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k2, (yo, ssk) three times, k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k5, w&t</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 2: k5, (yo, ssk) three times, k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k4, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 3: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k4, (yo, ssk) three times, k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 4: k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 5: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k5, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 6: k5, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6, yo, ssk, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 7: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, k6, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 8: k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k6, (yo, ssk) twice, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 9: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, k5, w&t</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 10: k5, (</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yo, ssk) three times,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 11: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, w&t</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">End Short Row 12: k2, (yo, ssk) three times, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete end short rows 1 - 12 and then bind off loosely with the corresponding color yarns, and making sure to pick up your wrapped stitches for the short row section you just completed. Tuck in ends and block (this baby definitely needs it if you don't want it to look crumpled up!).</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-10207863243843052312017-09-28T09:43:00.000-07:002019-02-25T07:00:08.247-08:00Nikki's Slouch Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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pictured in size Adult Small/Medium</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here's another pretty hat with a simple story: my friend Nikki was struggling to find a nice slouch hat here in Switzerland. Meanwhile, I had just bought some lovely yarns at my local store knowing that they would be *perfect* for something. And what do you know, a few conversations and copious swatching later, Nikki's Slouch Hat was born! With a combination of cabled panels (for squish) and simple striping (for ease), this hat has texture and charm galore!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: Adult Small/Medium (Adult Medium/Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Lana Grossa Landlust Merino 120 (100% Virgin Wool; 131 yards [120 meters]/50 grams); #105 Taupe - one skein (two skeins) (color A), & #116 Petrol - one skein (both sizes) (color B) (side note: I didn't have a full 10% of my color A skein left over when I finished this hat, so I suppose it's possible that you'll need two skeins to finish the small size too. If you get in that situation, however, I suggest you fudge it and finish with color B, especially if you're gonna add a pompom!)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A look at the back.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 10.5, one 16" circular needle in size US 11, one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 11, and one cable needle (cn) or extra dpn for cabling (or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=TrqLFfJ0bIc" target="_blank">cable without a cable needle</a>, if you like!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches on size US 11 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 10.5 needle and your color A yarn, then, cast on 76 stitches (80 stitches) loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work in a basic ribbing, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: using color A, * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 2" (2.5"-3"), and then transfer work to your size US 11 circular needle. Then, we'll work the following transition row. Notice the row is different for the two different sizes.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (size <b>Adult Small/Medium</b>): using color A, * (k6, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">make 1</a>) twice, k7, m1; rep from * (+12 stitches - 88 total)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row (size <b>Adult Medium/Large</b>): using color A, * k5, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">make 1</a> (m1); rep from * (+16 stitches - 96 total)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete this transition row, and then we'll work as follows. You'll need the following notation to continue:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">fc (front cross): transfer 2 stitches to your cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">bc (back cross): transfer 2 stitches to your cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1 - 2: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: using color A, * bc, fc *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 4 - 6: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: using color A, * fc, bc *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 9 - 12: using color B, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 14 - 17: using color B, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 18: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 18 once and then knit rows 1 - 16 again (both sizes, although you can go an extra repeat if you have tons of yarn and want a crazy big hat!). Then we'll begin the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: using color B, * k2, ssk, k2tog, k2; rep from * (66 stitches [72 stitches]) (you can also clip your color B yarn tail now; you're done with it)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">You're going to want to transfer your work to your dpns about now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: using color A, * k1, ssk, k2tog, k1 * (44 stitches [48 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: using color A, * slip next stitch to cn and hold in back; k1, k1 from cn; then, slip next stitch to cn and hold in front; k1, k1 from cn *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Rows 6 - 8: using color A, knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 9: using color A, * </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">slip next stitch to cn and hold in front; k1, k1 from cn; then, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">slip next stitch to cn and hold in back; k1, k1 from cn *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 10: using color A, * k2tog * (22 stitches [24 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 11: using color A, * k2tog * (11 stitches [12 stitches])</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these 11 decrease rows, clip yarn tail, and, using tapestry needle, thread through final 11 (12) stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends. Finally, if desired, <a href="http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2014/06/how-to-make-yarn-pompom.html" target="_blank">make a pompom</a> and attach it to hat. :)</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-74151287346275329352017-09-07T08:22:00.000-07:002017-09-07T08:24:25.815-07:00Follow Your Arrow Shawl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">First and foremost: a quick thanks to Nikki from <a href="http://www.zenderstudios.com/" target="_blank">Zender Studios</a> for taking these photos for me; you're a doll for helping (and lending me your shoes for the pictures)! And with that being said, let's get to some details about the pattern...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">... like the fact that I should probably apologize for the fact that I made this delightful shawl using mill ends that I bought at the <a href="http://www.edinyarnfest.com/" target="_blank">Edinburgh Yarn Festival</a>, which means that I can't tell you *exactly* what's in the thing. However, I CAN tell you that I carefully measured everything I used, and added a 10% allowance to the values below, so you can find grams/yards/meters for every color, which should help you to choose your own materials (just remember: having the appropriate yardage is more important than the weight, especially for colors D & E [since those are my heavier weight yarns]). I also encourage you to view the pattern as a jumping-off point for your own color ideas; overall, it's made of 10 sections with 2 colors apiece, so the possibilities abound!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Speaking of the fact that it's 10 sections (and kite shaped, when laid out!), I should also mention that this pattern has not been tech edited, and since it's one of my lengthier designs I welcome any questions or comments about errors that you may find. Ultimately, it's not terribly complicated since I used the same pattern all over (a combination of garter and a mesh pattern), but once you add color choices and increases and decreases to the thing, I'm certain I slipped in my notation at least a few times. So again, I'm very happy to help with any issues you may find; in fact, I've even labeled each section of the design so that it's easier for you to identify any problems to me (just give me section and row number and we'll be good to go!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and I know I'm being verbose today, but one last thing; I noticed, as I worked this, that it's easier to make knitting errors in the sections in which you're beginning with your color A, or the mesh pattern. If you notice that your counts are off, don't despair! This mesh pattern is VERY forgiving of errors, and as long as you correct your stitch counts by the end of each section you will be able to proceed, even if you've made a mistake (and, again, I highly doubt you'll find your error ever again). All in all - bon courage, and I hope you like your finished shawl as much as I like mine (IT'S AMAZING!). Also, if one of you actually makes it in the target yarn (ideally <a href="https://www.jarbon.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_184_210&products_id=285&zenid=uqc64rpqpmdpv7r7gdllchpuk2#.WbEOXclLei5" target="_blank">John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 Ply</a>) please send me pictures, so I know what it would look like if I didn't have such a strong attraction to the mill ends bin. Of course, even if you make it with a bunch of odds and ends like I did, I think it will turn out great just the same!!! :) (other ideas: scale it up with DK weight yarn and the appropriate sized needles if you'd like, or even worsted it you want a real sleeping bag of a shoulder wrap. and again, send pics!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Finished Size: 75" long in total, 28" inches wide at the widest point</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: John Arbon Textiles mill ends</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">; White</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (Alpaca Delight, 70% Alpaca, 30% Merino; <b>Color A</b>; 120 grams, or roughly <b>510 meters/558 yards</b>), Green (Knit by Numbers 4 ply, 100% Merino; <b>Color B</b>; 8 grams, or roughly <b>32 meters/35 yards</b>), Orange/Green (unknown fiber; <b>Color C</b>; 30 grams or roughly <b>120 meters/132 yards</b>), Dark Orange/Red (100% Merino; <b>Color D</b>; 58 grams or roughly <b>145 meters/159 yards</b>), Light Orange (Knit by Numbers DK, 100% Merino; <b>Color E</b>; 100 grams or roughly <b>250 meters/274 yards</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles:
One pair of needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) (I used a 32" circular needle, but I think you should be able to make this on straights if need be, although they will get quite crowded!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: tapestry needle, two stitch markers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: I am a terrible person and used two different weight yarns in this shawl, as mentioned. Colors A, B, and C are 28 stitches = 4 inches on US 2 needles, the rest are 24 stitches = 4 inches on size US 4 needles. I am loosely averaging this to mean <b>26 stitches = 4 inches on US 3 needles</b> for all. Like I said, terrible!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's get started! Using your color B yarn, cast on 2 stitches. Then, right next to those 2 stitches, use your color A yarn to cast on 3 stitches as well (at this point, that means that these two sets of stitches are not connected). Then, using <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhO9jlI00YA" target="_blank">intarsia color joins</a> for all color changes, we'll begin our first color section like so:</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 1</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 1 (wrong side): p3 in color A, p1, k1 in color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 2: using color B, k1, yo, place marker, k1; then, using color A, k2, kfb (7 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 3: using color A, p4; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, k2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 4: using color B, k2, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, k3, kfb (9 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 5: using color A, p5; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k3, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, k4, kfb (11 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 7: using color A, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, k4</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 8: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k4, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, k5, kfb (13 stitches)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 9: using color A, k1, place marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, k5</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 10: using color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, knit until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 11: using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up rows 12 - 15: repeat set-up rows 10 & 11 twice</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up row 16: repeat set-up row 10</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up row 17: using color A, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 18: using color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 19: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 20: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, knit until end of
row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 21: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 22: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k4, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 23: using color A, k2, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">slip marker, p6; then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 24: using </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k3 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete set-up rows 1 - 24. Then we can continue with the pattern we've established, which combines garter stitch with Bird's Eye from page 197 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=1543cdf810f2ac8bb1270ddc70730111" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>, and goes like so:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: using color B, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row, end k2 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color B, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color B, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color B, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row, end k2 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 8 seven times. At this point you should have 41 color B stitches outside of your marker (42 in total) and 37 color A stitches outside of your marker (43 in total). You can also clip your yarn tails, since we're moving on to the next color section of our shawl. First, though, we'll do two transition rows, as follows:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color C, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p1, and switch to your color A yarn. Using color A, purl until you reach next marker, slip marker, purl until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color C, k1, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows and then we'll work our next section as follows:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 2</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color C, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you reach end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: using color A, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color C, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, k2</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">*
k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker,
k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color C, k1, slip marker, yo,
and knit until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: using color C, knit until you reach marker, slip
marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you reach end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">*
k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker,
k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color C, k1, slip marker, yo,
and knit until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, k2</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">*
k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker,
k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color C, k1, slip marker, yo,
and knit until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 8 ten times. At this point, you should have 81 color A stitches outside of your marker (87 in total) and 77 color C stitches outside of your marker (78 in total).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> You
can also clip your yarn tails, since we're moving on to the next color
section of our shawl. First, though, we'll do two transition rows, as
follows:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition
Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, purl until you reach marker; then,
slip marker, p6, and switch to your color D yarn. Using color D, p1, slip marker, purl until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color D, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo,
slip marker, and k1. Then, using color A, k6, slip marker, yo, ssk, and
knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll begin our next panel, as follows. You'll notice it's the same as the first section...</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 3</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color D, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: using color D, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row, end k2 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using
color D, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until end of row (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color D, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using
color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into
double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row, end k2 (+2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 8 five times. At this point, you should have 10</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color D stitches outside of your marker (102 in total) and 97 color A stitches outside of your marker (103 in total).</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Then we'll begin decreasing, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: using color D, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row; k2, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 5 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice, k1 (-2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color D, ssk, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k2, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row; k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 14: using color D, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 7 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in yo, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 15: using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color D, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 16: using color D, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in row, k1, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 16 twice and then knit rows 1 - 8 once again. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">At this point, you should have 91 color D stitches outside of your marker (92 in total) and 87 color A stitches outside of your marker (93 in total). Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color E, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p1, and switch to your color A yarn. Using color A, purl until you reach next marker, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll begin decreasing again, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 4</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, end k2</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, k2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k2, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 five times. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">At this point, you should have 71 color A stitches outside of your marker (77 in total) and 67 color E stitches outside of your marker (68 in total). Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p6, and switch to your color E yarn. Using color E, p1, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k1. Then, using color A, k6, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll return to decreasing as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 5</b><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k2, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row; k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6: using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 7 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in yo, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7: using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8: using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in row, k1, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row; k2, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 5 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice, k1 (-2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: using color E, ssk, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 five times, at which point you should have 5</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color E stitches outside of your marker (52 in total) and 47 color A stitches outside of your marker (53 in total). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color E, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p1, and switch to your color A yarn. Using color A, purl until you reach next marker, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll continuing decreasing as follows. Notice that, from now on, the sections will be half as big as the previous sections:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 6</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, end k2</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, k2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k2, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color E, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 twice, and then knit rows 1 - 8 once more. Now </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">you should have 4</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color A stitches outside of your marker (47 in total) and 37 color E stitches outside of your marker (38 in total). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p6, and switch to your color E yarn. Using color E, p1, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k1. Then, using color A, k6, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll continue as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 7</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row; k2, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 5 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice, k1 (-2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color E, ssk, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k2, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row; k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 14: using color E, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 7 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in yo, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 15: using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color E, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 16: using color E, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in row, k1, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 16 once, and then rows 1 - 8 again. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Now </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">you should have 3</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color E stitches outside of your marker (32 in total) and 27 color A stitches outside of your marker (33 in total). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color D, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p1, and switch to your color A yarn. Using color A, purl until you reach next marker, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll continuing decreasing as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 8</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, end k2</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, k2, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 2 stitches before end of row, k2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 3 stitches before end of row, k3</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k1, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's one stitch left before marker, k1, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k4, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k2, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 4 stitches left before marker, k4, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k3, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, (ssk) twice, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there's three stitches left before marker, k3, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">and knit until you have four stitches left before end of row, end (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color D, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, and p1. Then, using color A, p6 and slip marker. Then k2, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you're 1 stitch before end of row, k1</span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k1, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until there are 2 stitches left before marker, k2, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color D, k1, slip marker, yo, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you have 2 stitches left before end of row, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 twice, and then knit rows 1 - 8 one more time. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Now </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">you should have 2</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color A stitches outside of your marker (27 in total) and 17 color D stitches outside of your marker (18 in total). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p6, and switch to your color C yarn. Using color C, p1, slip marker, purl until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k1. Then, using color A, k6, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete transition rows 1 & 2 and then we'll continue with our decreases as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 9</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: using color C, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in row; k2, k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 5 stitches left in row, (k2tog) twice, k1 (-2 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k1, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: using color C, ssk, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in double yo, k2tog</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: using color A,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k1, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k2, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k2, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k4, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">yo, k4, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in row; k2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left before marker; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 14: using color C, (ssk) twice, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k3, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until have 7 stitches left in row, k1, (k1, p1) in yo, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 15: using color A, k3, * k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left before marker; k2, slip marker, p6. Then, using color C, p1, slip marker, knit until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 16: using color C, ssk, knit until you reach marker, yo, slip marker, k1; then, using color A, knit until you reach marker, slip marker, yo, k2, * k1, (k1, p1) into double yo, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in row, k1, k2tog</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 16 twice and then knit rows 1 - 8 once more. At this point you should have 1</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">1 color C stitches outside of your marker (12 in total) and 7 color A stitches outside of your marker (13 in total). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tails and complete two transition rows, as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color B, purl until you reach marker; then, slip marker, p1, and switch to your color A yarn. Using color A, purl until you reach next marker, slip marker, purl until end of row</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, knit until you're two stitches from first marker, k2tog, yo, slip marker, and k6. Then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, ssk, and knit until end of row</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll end the shawl as follows:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Section 10</b> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 1 (wrong side): using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k1, (k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog) twice, k2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 2: using color A, (ssk) twice, k3, (k1, p1) in yo, k2, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k3, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k4, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 4: using color A, ssk, k1, (k1, p1) in double yo, k5, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k4, k2tog</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k3, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k3</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 6: using color A, (ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in yo, k4, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k2, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k2, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k3</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, k2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k3, k2tog</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 9: using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k1, (k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog) twice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 10: using color A, (ssk) twice, k1, (k1, p1) in yo, k2, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k1, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k4, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 12: using color A, ssk, k6, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, slip marker, yo, k2, k2tog</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, knit until you reach first marker, slip marker, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k3, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k1</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 14: using color A, k1, (ssk) twice, k3, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, <b>remove</b> marker, yo, (k2tog) twice (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 15: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k3, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k2, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k1</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 16: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color A, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, yo, k1, k2tog</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 17: using color B, k3, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k1, k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog, k2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 18: using color A, (ssk) twice, k3, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k2, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 19: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k2, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k6</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 20: using color A, ssk, k4, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k3</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />End Row 21: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k2, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k6</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 22: using color A, (ssk) twice, k2, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k1, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 23: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k1, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k5</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 24: using color A, ssk, k3, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 25: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color B, k1, p1; then, using color A, p6, slip marker, k5</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 26: using color A, (ssk) twice, k1, yo, slip marker, k6; then, using color B, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Clip your yarn tail; you're done with color B</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 27: using color A, p7, remove marker, k4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 28: using color A, knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 29: using color A, p7, k4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 30: using color A, ssk, k7, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 31: using color A, p6, k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 32: using color A, ssk, k5, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 33: using color A, p5, k2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 34: using color A, ssk, k3, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 35: using color A, p4, k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">End Row 36: ssk, k1, k2tog (-2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete end rows 1 - 36 and then bind off loosely purling rather than knitting. Tuck in ends and block.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, that's a cow in the background. Because it's Switzerland, and I can.</td></tr>
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-21322010411579908222017-08-17T07:49:00.001-07:002021-02-05T20:42:10.582-08:00Single Stripe Mittens<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Sometimes I buy yarns because they BEG me to bring them home, all puppy dog eyes and soft squishiness. Sometimes I buy yarns because they're on great sale, and I'm my mother's daughter. And sometimes (like this time) I buy yarns because I happen to wander into a LYS in Lithuania and it's so small that I feel like I HAVE to buy something, but they stock almost exclusively Turkish and Italian yarns (so I can't find anything local) and nothing really catches my eye. Such was the case for me recently, until I finally spotted this nice alpaca. And then, of course, I used it for this fun design, which avoids any broken stripes by nestling the color change against a two-stitch stripe up the side rather than placing it at the beginning of the round.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Oh, and as a side note, this yarn is slightly non-standard sized, for recommended needle size and gauge, and you will probably find more yarns that give you 20 stitches per 4 inches on a slightly larger needle. If that's the case, simply adjust your needle size to gauge as needed. :)</span><div><br /></div><div><b>Updated February 6, 2021</b><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Sizes: Small Adult (Medium Adult; Large Adult) (the small is for a hand roughly 7 1/2" - 8" in circumference at the base of the thumb and 7" from base of palm to fingertips, and the large for a hand roughly 8 1/2" - 9" in circumference at the base of the thumb and 8" from base of palm to fingertips - and finally, go medium if you're between)</span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Yarn: Alvita Alpaka (100% Alpaca; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams); </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">#90 Brown</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> - one skein (one skein; one to two skeins) (color A) & </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">#10 Ivory</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> – one skein (all sizes) (color B)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One mitten, near a tree. You<br />
can just get a peek at the stripe<br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Needles: one set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 6, one set of dpns in size US 4</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches on size 6 needles</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">So let's get started! Using your size 4 needles and your color A yarn, then, cast on 40 (40; 44) stitches loosely, distribute between three double pointed needles as follows: 12 stitches on first needle, 16 on second, 12 on third (12 stitches on first, 16 on second, 12 on third; 14 stitches on first, 16 on second, 14 on third) and join in round. Then we'll work some ribbing for the cuff, as follows:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 2" (2.5"; 3"). Transfer work to your size US 6 needles and knit one row around. Clip your yarn tail, since we'll be changing colors halfway through our rounds. Then, we'll begin our color pattern, as follows:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Row 1: using your color B yarn, k19 (k19; k21); then, using your color A yarn, knit until end of round</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Row 2: using your color A yarn, k21 (k21; k23); then, using your color B yarn, knit until end of round</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit rows 1 & 2 six (seven; eight) times. Then we'll begin gusseting in our thumb, as follows:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Gusset Row 1: using color B, k6 (k7; k8), m1l, and knit until end of first needle. Knit across 7 stitches from second needle, switch to your color A yarn, and knit until you have 6 (7; 8) stitches left in round; then, m1r and knit until end of round (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Gusset Row 2: using color A, knit across first needle and k9 from second needle; then, using color B, knit until end of round</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit gusset rows 1 - 2 five (six; seven) times, and then knit gusset row 1 once more (you should now have 52 (54; 60) stitches in total). Then, using color A, knit across the first 6 (7; 8) stitches on your first needle, and using a tapestry needle, transfer those stitches and the final 6 (7; 8) stitches from your third needle on to a scrap of yarn to work later as thumb. Then we'll resume our original pattern, rejoining the mitten at the thumb break, although our first and second rows will be swapped like so:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Row 1: using your color A yarn, k21 (k23); then, using your color B yarn, knit until end of round</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Row 2: using your color B yarn, k19 (k21); then, using your color A yarn, knit until end of round</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit rows 1 & 2 until your mitten measures roughly 3.5" (4"; 4.5") from the thumb break and you've just completed a row 1 row. Clip your color B yarn tail. </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Then we'll work our decrease in color A, as follows. At this point, feel free to rearrange your stitches to suit the decrease, as well (I recommend a 20/10/10 (20/10/10; 22/11/11) split).<br /><br />Decrease Row 1: (ssk, k18, k2tog) twice (large size only; all other decrease rows will apply to all three sizes) (40 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Rows 2 & 3: knit <br /><br />Decrease Row 4: (ssk, k16, k2tog) twice (36 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Rows 5 & 6: knit <br /><br />Decrease Row 7: (ssk, k14, k2tog) twice (32 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 8: knit <br /><br />Decrease Row 9: (ssk, ssk, k8, k2tog, k2tog) twice (24 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 10: (ssk, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2tog) twice (16 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 11: (ssk, ssk, k2tog, k2tog) twice (8 stitches)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit decrease rows 1 - 11. Clip yarn tail and, using tapestry needle, thread through final 8 stitches and pull tight. Finally, place your 12 (14; 16) thumb stitches back on your size US 6 needles, lining up one of your needle breaks at the gap in the stitches. Then, using your color B yarn, pick up one stitch in the gap (you will pick up another at the end of the row so space your stitch accordingly), knit across the round, and pick up another stitch. Then work as follows:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Thumb Row 1: using color A yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Thumb Row 2: using color B yarn, knit</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Knit thumb rows 1 & 2 until thumb measures 2" (2.25"; 2.5") and you've just finished thumb row 2. Clip your color B yarn tail and, using your color A yarn, * k2tog * around, so that you have 6 (7; 8) stitches left. Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight. Tuck in ends and make another.</span><br />
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</div>Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-5695084630478294202017-07-27T11:22:00.000-07:002017-07-27T11:22:35.914-07:00Xcellent Adventure Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What can I say about this hat? Well, I guess I could start by mentioning that I still had a skein of this yarn left over after finishing the <a href="http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2017/06/rainbow-rib-mitts.html" target="_blank">Rainbow Rib Mitts</a>, and I thought that the variegation of it might work well for a larger project (since the color sections are on the long side, I thought I would at least get one full round in each color gradient for a hat). And since I also love the look of long slipped stitches with color work, I decided to combine the yarn and slipped stitch pattern for a fun, textured design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: Teen/Adult Small (Adult Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Lang Yarns Novena Color (50% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 240 yards [220 meters]/50 grams); #0009 Rosa/Violet/Blue - one to two skeins (two skeins) (side note again: I completed my size small hat with one skein)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 6; one 16" circular needle in size US 8, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker<br /><br />Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So let's make a hat! Using your size US 6 circular needle, then, cast on 112 (128) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll do a simple ribbing, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ribbing Row: * k1, p2, k1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit this ribbing row measures roughly 1.75" (2"). Transfer your work to your size US 8 needle and knit three rows around. Then we'll begin the pattern, as follows. Notice that your slipped stitches will seem short by the time you reach rows 11 & 23; simply tug them a bit when you work those rows to make them more pronounced. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 1 - 4: * slip 1 stitch with yarn in back (sl1), k6, sl1, k8; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5: * drop slipped stitch to front of work and slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, pick up and place dropped stitch on left-hand needle, slip 3 stitches back to left-hand needle, and k4; then, slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, slip the 3 stitches back to your left-hand needle and pick up and place dropped stitch on left hand needle, k12 *</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6: * k3, sl2, (bring yarn to front of work, slip last two stitches back to left-hand needle, pass yarn to back of work around stitches, slip two stitches back to right-hand needle) three times, k11 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 7 - 10: * k3, sl2, k11 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, slip the 3 stitches back to your left-hand needle and pick up and place dropped stitch on left hand needle, k4; then, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">drop slipped stitch to front of work and slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, pick up and place dropped stitch on left-hand needle, slip 3 stitches back to left-hand needle, and k12 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 12: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 13 - 16: * k8, sl1, k6, sl1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 17: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*k8, drop slipped stitch to front of work and slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, pick up and place dropped stitch on left-hand needle, slip 3 stitches back to left-hand needle, and k4; then, slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, slip the 3 stitches back to your left-hand needle and pick up and place dropped stitch on left hand needle, k4 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 18: * k11, sl2, (bring yarn to front of work, slip last two stitches back to left-hand needle, pass yarn to back of work around stitches, slip two stitches back to right-hand needle) three times, k3 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 19 - 22: * k11, sl2, k3 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 23: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* k8, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, slip the 3 stitches back to your left-hand needle and pick up and place dropped stitch on left hand needle, k4; then, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">drop slipped stitch to front of work and slip next 3 stitches purlwise from left needle to right needle, pick up and place dropped stitch on left-hand needle, slip 3 stitches back to left-hand needle, and k4 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 24: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1- 24 twice (knit rows 1 - 24 twice, and then knit rows 1 - 12 again) (side note: this is my repeat recommendation for a hat that fits like a beanie - and, if you're making the smaller size, this is the maximum number of repeats you can complete if you want to finish the hat with one skein. If you have extra yarn or want a slouchier look, though [which I think could be KILLER in this design], go ahead and add more repeats as you see fit). Next, knit two rows around and transfer work to your dpns. Then we'll begin our decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 1: * k2tog; rep from * (56 stitches (64 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 2: * k2tog * (28 stitches (32 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 3: * k2tog * (14 stitches (16 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 4: * k2tog * (7 stitches (8 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete decrease rows 1 - 4, clip yarn tail, and thread through remaining 7 (8) stitches. Thread yarn tail to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-2181494843253944022017-07-13T07:09:00.000-07:002017-07-19T08:41:26.817-07:00Zigzag Slouch Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zigzag Slouch Hat<br />Pictured in size small</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">This is another one of those designs that first appeared in my mind half-formed and hazy, and then solidified as soon as I bought the yarn. And while I know I'm reusing some concepts here (I used the same stitch pattern and combination of a solid yarn and a variegated yarn in the <a href="http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2016/03/zigazig-ah-scarf.html" target="_blank">Zigazig Ah Scarf</a>), I think that the finished result is pretty and novel, from the faux icords running up the seam to the notched back design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and some notes on sizing and design here - first off, I know that there's a fairly significant size difference between the small size (which fits up to about a 23" head) and the large size (which fits bigger ones - up to 26.5" at least). This is for two reasons - one, the design suits either a close-fitting or a loose-fitting wear, so it's not too finicky, and if you're borderline on sizes you can choose based on whether or not you want your hat to fit tightly or slouch (you can also choose a size based on your volume of hair!). And two, the stitch pattern is 24 stitches long, and, though one could create a medium size by only working 12 of the final 24-stitch repeat, it would no longer be symmetrical in the back, which compromises some of the hat's appeal. All of that being said, if you'd like a truly medium sized hat, you could always work the design on needles that give you a slightly different gauge - for instance, work the large size with needles that give you 26 inches per 4" instead of the given 24.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Speaking of symmetry and sizing, I would also like to mention that I successfully worked my entire hat on size 4 needles. However, the icord cast on is a little tight, and required blocking to relax it. If you'd prefer, you could work your icord cast on in a needle one size larger than the needle with which you work the rest of your hat. Then you will avoid any too-tight brim issues entirely!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Teen/Adult Small (Adult Large)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool Melange (100% Virgin Wool; 175 yards [160 meters]/50 grams); #115 - one skein (two skeins) (color A) and </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Lana Grossa Cool Wool Degrade (100% Virgin Wool; 175 yards [160 meters]/50 grams); #6002 - one skein (one skein) (color B)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better look at the back,<br />
faux icords and all!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 4, one set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 4 (optional: dpns in size US 5 for icord cast on or a 24" circular in size US 4 if you're making the larger size of the hat)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, 36" of scrap yarn, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 4 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a hat! Using your color A yarn, and your size US 4 or 5 dpns, cast on 4 stitches loosely. Then we'll work an icord cast on, as follows:</span><br />
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Icord Row (always worked as a right-side row): kfb, k3; then, when you go to begin your next row, use your tapestry needle to thread the first of kfb stitches onto your piece of scrap yarn purlwise to hold for later</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit this icord row until you're holding 127 (151) stitches on your scrap yarn. Kfb in your first stitch one final time, transfer the first stitch (of your kfb) to your scrap yarn, and then bind off your four icord stitches (which include the second stitch from your kfb). Then, transfer the 128 (152) held stitches from your scrap yarn and onto your circular needle (you can use a 24" if you're making the large size). Once you have all your stitches transferred, continue to use your color A yarn and work as follows. Note that you can pull the yarn tight behind your slipped stitches; this creates the icord look.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1 (right side): knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2: slip 4 stitches purlwise with yarn in front (sl4-wyif), purl until you have 4 stitches left in row, sl4-wyif</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 & 2 until piece measures roughly 1.75" (2") and you've just finished a wrong side row. Then proceed as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Transition Row 1 (right side): using color A, knit until you have 1 stitch left in row, kfb, place marker, and join in round (129 stitches (153 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">From here on out, the hat will be worked in the round so all rows will be right-side rows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Transition Row 2: using color A, knit until you have 1 stitch left in round, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete these two transition rows, and then we'll begin our main pattern, which consists of Zebra Chevron from page 69 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=cbebc3c9ea3057983d895a26fa46240b" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a> and those two faux icord ridges. It is important to remember that while you still want to pull your yarn tight when you slip your faux icord stitches, you will want to keep your slipped stitches LOOSE while working the rest of the pattern. So we'll continue as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1: using color B, slip 4 stitches purlwise with yarn in back (sl4-wyib), * sl1-wyib, k2; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">using color B, sl4-wyib, * sl1-wyib, k2; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3: using color A, k4, * k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k3, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">using color A, k4, * k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k3, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k4, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5: using color B, sl4-wyib, * k2, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib, k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6: using color B, sl4-wyib, * k2, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib, k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">using color A, k4, * sl1-wyib, k2; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">using color A, k4, * sl1-wyib, k2; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k4, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 9: using color B, sl4-wyib, * k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k3, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, k1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">using color B, sl4-wyib, * k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k3, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 11: using color A, k4, * k2, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib, k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 12: using color A, k4 * k2, (sl1-wyib, k2) three times, sl1-wyib, k1, sl1-wyib, (k2, sl1-wyib) three times, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round, k4, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 12 until your piece measures roughly 8.5" (9.5") long (don't measure along the back faux icord, as that will be slightly shorter) and you've just finished row 12 of the pattern (you can also quit after you finish row 6; if you do so you should swap the numbering of the rows below, such that rows 1 & 2 become rows 3 & 4 and rows 3 & 4 become rows 1 & 2). Clip the tail of your color B yarn and then work as follows. Note that you are now only working with your color A yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1: sl4-wyib, knit until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> sl4-wyib, knit until you have 5 stitches left in round, sl4-wyib, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4: knit until you have 1 stitch left in round, p1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 4 once (twice) and then transfer your work to your dpns. Now we'll work the decrease, as follows. Notice that your decrease row 4 is different for the two different sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 1: * k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (65 stitches (77 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 2: * k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (33 stitches (39 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 3: * k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (17 stitches (20 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 4 - size <b>small</b>: * k2tog; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1 (9 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 4 - size <b>large</b>: * k2tog * (10 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete decrease rows 1 - 4, clip yarn tail, and use tapestry needle to thread through final 9 (10) stitches. Thread tail to inside of hat, knot, and tuck in ends. Block, if desired.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-26483962986783787742017-06-29T06:34:00.000-07:002017-06-29T06:34:12.375-07:00Rainbow Rib Mitts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow Rib Mitts<br />
as seen near an *extremely* green pond thing</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I keep looking at the hands in these photos and thinking, "dang how did my nails get so long?!?!" (since I'm always the hands in my photos). Then I keep remembering that today, for the first time ever (that's not exactly true - my husband has posed a few times), I AM NOT THE HANDS IN MY PHOTOS. Not that my lovely hand model will probably ever agree to lend her digits to my knitting again, since I spent the whole shoot giving her instructions like, "Now happy fingers! No, happier!" and, "Angle your hands like you're standing up, but instead squat so your head doesn't cast a shadow on the mitts." Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, I got this yarn ON SALE BABY, and it's a beautiful choice for this basic-but-not-boring pattern. Oh, and word to the wise - if you use the same fiber, be forewarned that the pattern doesn't repeat in a linear fashion, but like a palindrome (so the colors don't go A B C D A B C D but more like A B C D D D C B A). So, although I made my mitts match fairly well, I had to be fussy to get there, and it's possible that if you're equally fussy about matching you may need more than one skein to complete the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: small (medium; large) (the small will fit a hand roughly 7 1/2" - 8" in circumference at the base of the thumb, the medium up to 8 3/4", and the large goes up to about 9.5") <br /><br />Yarn: Lang Yarns Novena Color (50% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 240 yards [220 meters]/50 grams); #0009 Rosa/Violet/Blue - one skein (all sizes)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer view of the gusset<br />
Or the "thumb crotch," as I yelled several<br />
times at my hardworking hand model.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Needles: One set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 6; one set of dpns in size US 7<br /><br />Notions: Tapestry needle, scrap yarn<br /><br />Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 7 needles<br /><br /> And that brings us to the pattern! Using your size US 6 needles, then, cast on 40 (44; 48) stitches loosely and distribute evenly between three dpns. Join in round, being careful not to twist your cast on when you complete the join. Then we'll work ribbing as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit this ribbing row six times and transfer work to your size US 7 needles. Then we'll begin working the pattern, a simple ribbing blend, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 1 & 2: k1, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in round; end k1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 3 & 4: k2, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in round; end k2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 5 & 6: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k3, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in round; end k3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 7 & 8: k4, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in round; end k4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 9 & 10: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k5, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round; end k5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 11 & 12: k6, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in round; end k6</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 13 & 14: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k7, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left in round; end k7</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 15 & 16: k8, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 8 stitches left in round; end k8</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 17 & 18: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k9, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 9 stitches left in round; end k9</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 19 & 20: k10, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 10 stitches left in round; end k10<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 21 & 22: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k11, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 11 stitches left in round; end k11</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 23 & 24: k12, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 12 stitches left in round; end k12<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 25 & 26: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k13, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 13 stitches left in round; end k13</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 27 & 28 (sizes <b>medium and large</b> only): </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k14, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 14 stitches left in round; end k14</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rows 29 & 30 (size <b>large</b> only): </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k15, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 15 stitches left in round; end k15</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 26 (1 - 28; 1 - 30). Then we'll begin gusseting in the thumb, as follows. Due to the pain-in-the-rearness of writing all of the gussets together, I am writing each one out separately, so please find your size below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Size Small</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 1: k7, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) six times, k7, m1r, k7 (42 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 2: k15, (k1, p1) six times, k15</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 3: k7, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) five times, k9, m1r, k7 (44 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 4: k17, (p1, k1) five times, k17</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k7, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) four times, k11, m1r, k7 (46 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 6: k19, (k1, p1) four times, k19</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k7, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) three times, k13, m1r, k7 (48 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 8: k21, (p1, k1) three times, k21</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 9: k7, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) two times, k15, m1r, k7 (50 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 10: k23, (k1, p1) two times, k23</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k7, m1l, k17, p1, k1, k17, m1r, k7 (52 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 12: k25, p1, k1, k25</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 13: k7, m1l, k38, m1r, k7 (54 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 1: k8, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) seven times, k7, m1r, k8 (46 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 2: k16, (k1, p1) seven times, k16</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 3: k8, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) six times, k9, m1r, k8 (48 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 4: k18, (p1, k1) six times, k18</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 5: k8, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) five times, k11, m1r, k8 (50 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 6: k20, (k1, p1) five times, k20</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 7: k8, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) four times, k13, m1r, k8 (52 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 8: k22, (p1, k1) four times, k22</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 9: k8, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) three times, k15, m1r, k8 (54 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 10: k24, (k1, p1) three times, k24</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 11: k8, m1l, k17, (p1, k1) two times, k17, m1r, k8 (56 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 12: k26, (p1, k1) two times, k26</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 13: k8, m1l, k19, k1, p1, k19, m1r, k8 (58 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 14: k28, k1, p1, k28</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 15: k8, m1l, 42, m1r, k8 (60 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 1: k9, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) eight times, k7, m1r, k9 (50 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 2: k17, (k1, p1) eight times, k17</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 3: k9, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) seven times, k9, m1r, k9 (52 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 4: k19, (p1, k1) seven times, k19</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 5: k9, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) six times, k11, m1r, k9 (54 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 6: k21, (k1, p1) six times, k21</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 7: k9, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) five times, k13, m1r, k9 (56 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 8: k23, (p1, k1) five times, k23</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 9: k9, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) four times, k15, m1r, k9 (58 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 10: k25, (k1, p1) four times, k25</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 11: k9, m1l, k17, (p1, k1) three times, k17, m1r, k9 (60 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 12: k27, (p1, k1) three times, k27</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 13: k9, m1l, k19, (k1, p1) two times, k19, m1r, k9 (62 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 14: k29, (k1, p1) two times, k29</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 15: k9, m1l, k21, p1, k1, k21, m1r, k9 (64 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 16: k31, p1, k1, k31</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gusset Row 17: k9, m1l, 46, m1r, k9 (66 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>All sizes: </b>complete the gusset rows for your given size. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 15.4px;">Knit across first 7 (8; 9) stitches from first needle, and then transfer these 7 (8; 9) stitches and the final 7 (8; 9) stitches from your third needle to a scrap of yarn to save later, for thumb. Then we'll work in stockinette, rejoining work in the round when you reach the thumb break. Work in stockinette until mitt measures roughly 2" (2.25"; 2.5") from thumb break. Transfer work back to your size US 6 needles and knit four rows around (all sizes). Bind off loosely.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 15.4px;">Now that we've completed the mitt, let's do the thumb! To that end, transfer the 14 (16; 18) held thumb stitches back onto three of your size US 7 dpns, making sure not to place the needle break between dpns at the thumb break. Knit around, picking up one extra stitch at the thumb break. Knit 4 (5; 6) rows around, and then transfer thumb stitches to your size US 6 needles. Knit three rows and bind off loosely. Tuck in ends and make another, if you'd like two of them. Block, if desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">There's no denying it: this is one of those yarns that I bought because my raccoon brain demanded it (okay fine, maybe raccoon isn't accurate - it's not shiny although it's colorful. You get what I mean). And, as always with these yarns, as soon as I got it home I wondered what to do with it - with a variegated I prefer a pattern that's not too plain but that also doesn't get eaten by the colors of the fiber, after all. Luckily it didn't take long before I came up with this cable and openwork design, which shows off both the texture of the fabric and the beauty of the yarn. And, as a side note, I think it would also work well on larger needles (US 8 or even larger!) if you want a more drapey look. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Lang Yarns Riva</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic; 115 yards [105 meters]/50 grams)</span>; #0079 - 2 skeins</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6 (4.0 mm), cable needle (cn) or dpn for cabling</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette, 22 stitches = 4 inches in pattern</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Okay, let's make a cowl! First, then, cast on 110 stitches loosely (or 121, 132, or any multiple of 11 if you'd like a looser-fitting cowl - this one clocks in at only 20" around unstretched), place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a combination of Vandyke Faggoting from page 187 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=b7f6bc8d37e2fbc1d0bec289ea521436" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a> and a basic chain cable, as follows. You'll need the following notation to continue. Remember you can always <a href="https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=TrqLFfJ0bIc" target="_blank">cable without a cable needle</a>, if you'd like.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />back cross (bc): transfer next 2 stitches to your cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn<br /><br />front cross (fc): transfer next 2 stitches to your cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And now that you've got that down, let's continue like so: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1: * k1, (yo) twice, k2tog, k8; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: * k2tog, (yo) twice, k1, fc, bc *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: * k1, (yo) twice, k2tog, k8 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: * k2tog, (yo) twice, k1, bc, fc *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 8 seven times, and then knit row 1 once more. Bind off loosely, tuck in ends, and block!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yet again the story behind this hat is simple: while at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival in March, I went on a quest to find the perfect silvery yarn for a hat design. After combing through all of the booths, I finally settled on the subtle luster of this 4 ply from Ripples Crafts. Then, of course, once I had the fiber picked out I had to figure out the pattern, and ultimately decided to let a play on a basic stockinette let the yarn shine through. So if you, too, have a gorgeous 4 ply at home this may just be the design for you! (or - even better - order one of the <a href="http://www.ripplescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=52_37_142_143" target="_blank">gorgeous colorways</a> from Ripples!!!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.ripplescrafts.com/" target="_blank">Ripples Crafts</a> Hand Dyed Yarn 4 Ply - Burras (100% Wool; 400 yards [366 meters]/100
grams)</span>; Moonshine - 1 skein (I used 58 grams, or roughly 232 yards)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A look at the finish.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 2, one 16" circular needle in size US 3, one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, two stitch markers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 28 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 3 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Using your size US 2 needle, cast on 154 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a ribbing, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 1.5". Transfer your work to your size US 3 circular needle. Then we'll begin our main pattern, which is Little Birds from page 105 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=c7552f6c55ad43c489bb77a79e16571f" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>, and goes as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1 - 3: knit</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 4 & 5: * k2, slip 2 stitches purlwise with yarn in back (sl2 wyib), k10 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: * sl2 wyib, drop first slipped stitch to front of work and slip the two stitches you just slipped back to your left-hand needle, pick up and knit dropped stitch, k2, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, k2, pick up and knit dropped stitch, k8 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 7 - 9: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 10 & 11: * k9, sl 2 wyib, k3 * </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">*
k7, sl2 wyib, drop first slipped stitch to front of work and slip the two
stitches you just slipped back to your left-hand needle, pick up and
knit dropped stitch, k2, drop next slipped stitch to front of work, k2,
pick up and knit dropped stitch, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work rows 1 - 12 until piece measures roughly 9" and you've just finished row 7 or row 1 of the pattern. Then, we'll work the decrease, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: * k5, k2tog * (132 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: * k4, k2tog * (110 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 4: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">You're going to want to transfer your work to your dpns about now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: * k3, k2tog * (88 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 6: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 7: * k2, k2tog * (66 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 8: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 9: * k1, k2tog * (44 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 10: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 11: * k2tog * (22 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 12: * k2tog * (11 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work decrease rows 1 - 12 and clip yarn tail. Thread onto tapestry needles, and then thread through final 11 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of work and knot. Tuck in ends, and, if desired, block.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-44053099535308654872017-04-27T09:14:00.000-07:002017-04-27T09:14:00.162-07:00A Is For Ascot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A is for Ascot - toddler size</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh man, this is a project that I finished quite some time ago, but then I couldn't photograph and post it because my wild third child didn't want to get in front of the camera to model. And, of course, as soon as I FINALLY snapped these pics he also let me cut his hair, which makes him look like less of a goober than he does in these photos. However, his gooberness aside - this is a fun cowl/scarf project that's perfect for a kid who keeps losing his or her scarfs (since there's a slit in one end and the other end tucks in!). It will also, adorably, make your child look ever-so-slightly like a sailor. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Sizes: Toddler (Child)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby (100% Virgin Wool; 208 yards [190 meters]/50
grams)</span>; #0050 - one skein (one to two skeins)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Could I have put him in a less <br />
colorful shirt? Probably, but then<br />
he would have been screaming.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles:
One set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 4; one needle in size US 5 for provisional cast on </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 27 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 4 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">And now that we've gotten that taken care of, let's make an ascot! First, then, using your size 5 needle, cast on 40 (48) stitches provisionally. Transfer to 3 of your size 4 dpns, distributing the stitches as follows: 20 stitches on your first needle, 10 stitches on your second needle, and 10 on your third (24 on your first; 12 on your second, 12 on your third). Join in round. Knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly 6" (7"), at which point we'll knit one decrease row, as follows. Notice that the rows are different for the two different sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row - <b>toddler size</b>: [(ssk, k1) three times, k2, (k1, k2tog) three times] twice (28 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row - <b>child size: </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">[(ssk, k1) three times, k6, (k1, k2tog) three times] twice (36 stitches)</span> </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease row, and then knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly 2" (2.5") from decrease row. Then we'll work an increase row, as follows. Again, they're different for the different sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Increase Row - <b>toddler size</b>: [(k1, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1r</a>, k1) three times, k2, (k1, m1l, k1) three times] twice (40 stitches)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Increase Row - <b>child size</b>: [(k1, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1r</a>, k1) three times, k6, (k1, m1l, k1) three times] twice (48 stitches)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete increase row, and then knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly 1" (1.5") from increase row. If you're making the <b>child</b> size, knit these two decrease rows first:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Extra Decrease Row 1 - <b>child size</b>: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">[(ssk) twice, k16, (k2tog) twice] twice (40 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Extra Decrease Row 2 - <b>child size</b>: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete extra decrease rows 1 & 2 if you're working the child size. Then, for both sizes, we'll work more decrease rows, as follows. Notice that they are the same for both sizes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: [(ssk) twice, k12, (k2tog) twice] twice (32 stitches).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2 & all even rows: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: (ssk, k12, k2tog) twice (28 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k10, k2tog) twice (24 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k8, k2tog) twice (20 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k6, k2tog) twice (16 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k4, k2tog) twice (12 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k2, k2tog) twice (8 stitches) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work decrease rows 1 - 13 (both sizes). Clip yarn tail, and, using tapestry needle, thread through remaining 8 stitches and pull tight. Since this is the only good opportunity you'll have to tuck in the two ends you have so far (one from the provisional cast on and one from this end), you'll want thread this end to the inside of the piece and then turn the piece inside out to tuck in both ends. Git 'er done, and then return your work to outside-out status. Then, using 3 of your dpns and in the same stitch clumps as before (you'll want your needle breaks to line up), transfer provisional stitches back to your needles. Beginning at the beginning of your first needle (so the needle that has 20 stitches on it), resume knitting in stockinette. Knit until piece measures roughly 12 - 13" (14" - 15") from the first decrease row. Once that's done, we'll decrease again, like so. Again, the rows will be different for the different sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row - <b>toddler size</b>: [(ssk, k1) three times, k2, (k1, k2tog) three times] twice (28 stitches)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row - <b>child size: </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">[(ssk, k1) three times, k6, (k1, k2tog) three times] twice (36 stitches)</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete decrease row and then transfer stitches to just 2 needles, so that there are 14 (18) stitches on your first needle (this should already be the case), and 14 (18) stitches on your second needle. Now we'll work the stitches back and forth on each needle before joining the ascot back in the round. So, starting with the 14 (18) stitches on your first needle, knit one row across. Then continue to work like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front, purl until end of row</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2 (right side): slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back, knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 & 2 until piece measures roughly 2" (2.5") and you've just finished a right-side row. Clip yarn tail and then we'll move to the second set of held stitches. Transfer them to your needles and then, working from the right side of your second set of 14 (18) stitches, knit one row across. Then work like so:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front, purl until end of row</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2 (right side): slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back, knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 & 2 until </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">piece measures roughly 2" (2.5") and you've just finished a right-side row (just like the other half!). Since you're going to rejoin work in the round now, transfer the second half of the stitches on your second dpn to a third dpn (such that you have 14 stitches on your first, 7 on your second, and 7 on your third [18; 9; 9]). Rejoin in round, and knit one row around. Then, we'll work an increase row, as follows. Again, they're different for the different sizes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Increase Row - <b>toddler size</b>: [(k1, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1r</a>, k1) three times, k2, (k1, m1l, k1) three times] twice (40 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Increase Row - <b>child size</b>: [(k1, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1r</a>, k1) three times, k6, (k1, m1l, k1) three times] twice (48 stitches)</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">As you did on the other side, complete
increase row, and then knit in stockinette until piece measures roughly
1" (1.5") from increase row. Then, we'll work decrease rows to mirror the first ones, as follows. Again, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">if you're making the <b>child</b> size, knit these two decrease rows first:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Extra Decrease Row 1 - <b>child size</b>: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">[(ssk) twice, k16, (k2tog) twice] twice (40 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Extra Decrease Row 2 - <b>child size</b>: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete
extra decrease rows 1 & 2 if you're working the child size. Then,
for both sizes, we'll work more decrease rows, as follows. Notice that
they are the same for both sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 1: [(ssk) twice, k12, (k2tog) twice] twice (32 stitches).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 2 & all even rows: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 3: (ssk, k12, k2tog) twice (28 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 5: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k10, k2tog) twice (24 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k8, k2tog) twice (20 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 9: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k6, k2tog) twice (16 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 11: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k4, k2tog) twice (12 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Decrease Row 13: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(ssk, k2, k2tog) twice (8 stitches) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work decrease rows 1 - 13. Clip yarn tail, and, using tapestry needle, thread through remaining 8 stitches and pull tight.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Tuck in remaining ends (you can get up in there by turning your work around through the little slit you just made). Place proudly on a kid!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a bonus picture. Because <br />
of the face.</td></tr>
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-62389255124537079482017-04-13T07:45:00.000-07:002017-04-13T07:45:07.376-07:00Skye Shawl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skye Shawl</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Those of you who follow my Instagram may realize that I attended the Edinburgh Yarn Festival last month (not that I posted much - one photo, maybe?). What you may NOT realize is that I also bought a crapload of yarn. Of course, because my mother raised me to value a sweet deal, I bought both brand-new-perfect-condition stuff and quite a few "odds and ends," like the beautiful naturally-dyed fibers from the <a href="http://www.theskyeshilasdairshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Skye Shilasdair Shop</a> that I used for this design. Naturally, then, the Skye Shawl is designed for just such a collection of funny bits and leftovers, in case you have a few odds and ends of your own laying around the house. :) I ALSO bought a kitchen scale so that I could accurately measure my yardage; as you can see, I've bolded all of the colors and yardages below so that you can get a good idea of how many yards of each color you need to make this shawl for yourself (I've also already added a 10% cushion on the amounts I used, in case you're wondering).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and I almost forgot! I also made technique videos for this piece, which demonstrate all of the important stuff you need to make this shawl. And yes, I know I start EVERY SINGLE ONE by saying "okay." Okay? Okay! Apparently I can't help myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and double oh: the instructions for this shawl make it look much more complicated/difficult than it actually is! Take heart, it's not that bad, I promise. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: The Skye Shilasdair Shop oddments</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (unknown blend of Alpaca, Merino, Cashmere, Angora, and Silk)</span>; </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yellow/Green (<b>Color A</b>; 45 grams, or roughly <b>135 yards</b>), Dark Pink (<b>Color B</b>; 30 grams, or roughly <b>90 yards</b>), Lime Green (<b>Color C</b>; 10 grams or roughly <b>30 yards</b>), Light Pink (<b>Color D</b>; 20 grams or roughly <b>60 yards</b>), Dark Green (<b>Color E</b>; 20 grams or roughly <b>60 yards</b>)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer looks at the stripes and the edgings.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles:
One pair of needles in size US 5, two double pointed needles in size US 5, and one US 6 or 7 needle for provisional cast-on (this is optional; you're only casting on 4 stitches provisionally, so your tightness is not of great importance)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: 2 tapestry needles, 1 18" length of scrap yarn, and 2 roughly 3' lengths of scrap yarn, preferably in cotton</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a shawl then! And remember - as I mentioned above, I filmed a series of technique videos for this pattern, so (hopefully!) you will be able to find a technique video just below any of the instructions with which you may need help. And with that in mind, in order to get this particular blend of stripes, we're going to begin by making the i-cord on the top middle part of the shawl, and then work the striped middle panel down from there. So, first, using one of your size US 5 dpns or your size US 6 or 7 needle and your color A yarn, cast on 4 stitches provisionally, making sure the scrap yarn you use to hold your provisional stitches is roughly 3' long. If you used a larger needle for your provisional cast on, transfer stitches to one of your size 5 dpns now. And if you need some help with these instructions, then the video below is for you (side note: when I watched it back I realized that I could have explained myself better. What I mean by "making space" is that if you're not going to size up your needle for your cast on, you should NOT pull the stitches around the scrap yarn tight, but instead leave them a little loose, as demonstrated).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once you've completed your provisional cast on, thread the shortest of your scrap yarn pieces onto a tapestry needle, and work as follows with your two dpns:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Icord Row (always worked as a right-side row): kfb, k3; then, when you go to begin your next row, use your tapestry needle to thread the first of kfb stitches onto your shortest piece of scrap yarn purlwise to hold for later</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Again, here's a video to demonstrate this technique if you need it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this icord row until you're holding 38 stitches on your scrap yarn (that's in addition to, of course, the 4 provisional stitches you're holding on your OTHER scrap yarn). Remove your tapestry needle from the scrap yarn holding your 38 stitches and thread it onto your final, longer piece of scrap yarn. Then transfer the remaining 4 icord stitches purlwise onto that third piece of scrap yarn, threading upwards (up being in the direction of your 38 held stitches). Now you should have 4 stitches held at either side of your icord on the longer scraps, and 38 stitches held along the edge, on the shorter scrap. Transfer those 38 stitches to your size US 5 needles and then we'll begin to work stripes and icord edgings upwards, adding stitches along either edge of your striped section as we did along the icord we just worked. To prepare for that, go ahead and thread your second tapestry needle onto the long scrap yarn holding your provisional stitches, also on the same end of the scrap where your 38 stitches are. In case this is word salad, here's a video demonstration:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once you've got your 38 stitches on your size 5 needles and your two scrap yarns set up, it's time to work as follows. As a note, the video I made for this section includes the increases you'll need in the next section; if you're struggling with the icord edgings, however, you can scroll down and watch it now. Anyway, we'll continue like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Row 1 (right side): using your color B yarn, kfb. Transfer the two stitches you just created back to your left-hand needle and then slip the first stitch onto the same scrap of yarn holding your original 4 provisional stitches and the second of those stitches back to your right-hand needle. Knit until you reach final stitch; kfb, slipping final stitch to your scrap yarn holding your final 4 stitches from the original i-cord</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Row 2: using your color B yarn, slip 4 with yarn in front (sl4 wyif), purl until you have 4 stitches left in row, sl4 wyif</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Rows 3 & 4: repeat rows 1 & 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Rows 5 - 8: using your color A yarn, repeat rows 1 - 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit middle rows 1 - 8 four times in total. Then we'll work the same rows, except with increases on rows 3 & 7, as follows. Oh, and here's the video that demonstrates what you need for this section:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's continue as follows: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle
Increase Row 1 (right side): using your color B yarn, kfb. Transfer the two
stitches you just created back to your left-hand needle and then slip
the first stitch onto the same scrap of yarn holding your original 4
provisional stitches and the second of those stitches back to your
right-hand needle. Knit until you reach final stitch; kfb, slipping
final stitch to your scrap yarn holding your final 4 stitches from the
original i-cord</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Increase Row 2: using your color B yarn, sl4 wyif, purl until you have 4 stitches left in row, sl4 wyif</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Increase Row 3: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using your color B yarn, kfb. Transfer the two
stitches you just created back to your left-hand needle and then slip
the first stitch onto the same scrap of yarn holding your original 4
provisional stitches and the second of those stitches back to your
right-hand needle. Then, k4, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1l</a>, knit until you have 5 stitches left before end of row, <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1046-make-1-left-or-right-m1-m1l-m1r" target="_blank">m1r</a>, k4, kfb, slipping
final stitch to your scrap yarn holding your final 4 stitches from the
original i-cord (+2 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Increase Row 4: repeat row 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Middle Increase Rows 5 - 8: using your color A yarn, repeat rows 1 - 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit middle Increase Rows 1 - 8 eight times in total; you should now have 52 stitches held on each of your scrap yarn pieces at the sides, and 70 stitches on your working needle. And now, using your color C yarn, bind off your 70 live stitches using the Picot Bind Off, as follows. And of course, you can find the video below the written instructions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Picot Bind Off: using color C, * cast on two stitches using the <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-do-cable-cast-on-2116502" target="_blank">cable cast on</a>. Then, bind off 4 stitches (you will need 5 stitches to do this, since it takes 2 stitches to complete the first bound off stitch). Place stitch on your right-hand needle back on your left hand needle; rep from *, ending last repeat by binding off 3 stitches instead of 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete the picot bind off for the center section of your shawl. Then, transfer held stitches from the righthand side of your work to your size 5 needles, in preparation to begin a wrong side row (that's your righthand side when you're looking at your work from the right side, with the cast on edge towards the top). Work a couple of transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using your color A yarn, sl 4, then purl until you have one stitch left in row; finally, switch to your color C yarn to purl final stitch (all color changes should use the standard intarsia join - see next video if you need a reminder of it)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: k1 with color C, knit remainder of stitches in row with color A </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit these two transition rows, and then it's time to begin our main right side pattern, as follows. Remember to yank your color C yarn tail tight after you switch to your other color yarn in each row; this will prevent your color from peeking, and keep your edging looking good. Speaking of the edging, here's a video of how to do it from the right side of the fabric. I have also included information for hiding your color changes in the icord at the top of the shawl so that you don't have to clip your tails as you work!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So, we'll continue like so: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, sl 4 wyif, purl until you have 1 stitch left in row; p1 in color C</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: using color C, cable cast on 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches. Switch to color A and knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 3 & 4: same as rows 1 & 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 5 - 8: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color D for color A (your faux picot edging will always be in color C)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color E for color A</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color B for color A</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> rows 1 - 16. Now we'll begin to incorporate a decrease every fourth row, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, sl 4 wyif, purl until you have 1 stitch left in row; p1 in color C</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: using color C, cable cast on 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches. Switch to color A and knit until end of row</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: same as row 1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, cable cast on 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches. Switch to color A and knit until you have 6 stitches left in row; k2tog, k4 (-1 stitch)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 5 - 8: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color D for color A (your faux picot edging will always be in color C) (-1 stitch)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color E for color A (-1 stitch)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color B for color A (-1 stitch)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work rows 1 - 16 until you have 7 stitches left on your needle and you've just finished a right-side row (this should mean that you've just finished row 4 of the pattern). Clip your B, C, D, & E color yarns, and bind off loosely in color A. Now you're done with your right side "wing" and it's time to begin the other side!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once again, then, transfer your held stitches from your left-hand side onto your size 5 needle, this time in preparation to begin a right side row. Then we'll again work some transition rows, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition
Row 1 (right side): using your color A yarn, slip 4 stitches with yarn in back (sl4 wyib), knit until you have one stitch left in row; finally, switch to your color C yarn to
knit final stitch </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Transition Row 2: p1 with color C, switch to your color A yarn and purl remainder of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit
these two transition rows, and then it's time to begin our main left
side pattern, as follows. Remember to yank your color C yarn tail tight
after you switch to your other color yarn in each row; this will prevent
your color from peeking, and keep your edging looking good. Also, we'll have to do your edging slightly differently on this side, and I'm calling the revised technique the "reverse cable cast on." See below for a definition before you proceed, and of course the video of the whole edging/color change hiding process.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">reverse cable cast on (rcco): cast on one stitch by inserting your right hand needle between the first and second stitches on your left hand needle, but from the <b>back to the front<i> </i></b>instead of the front to the back. Wrap your yarn, draw it through, and place new stitch on needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Elc-T30-ydI" width="560"></iframe></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's continue as follows: </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (right side): using color A, sl 4 wyib, knit until you have 1 stitch left in row; k1 in color C</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: using color C, rcco 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches in pattern (so, using purls to bind off instead of knits!). Switch to color A and purl until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 3 & 4: same as rows 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 5 - 8: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color D for color A (your faux picot edging will always be in color C)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color E for color A</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color B for color A</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> rows 1 - 16. Now we'll begin to incorporate a decrease every fourth row, as you'll find below. And since we're using the p2tog-b, which is a somewhat tricky decrease, I've made a video for this, too, here:</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ExfH4wqMH88" width="560"></iframe></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once you've gotten that down, continue like so: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (right side): using color A, sl 4 wyib, knit until you have 1 stitch left in row; k1 in color C</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row
2: using color C, rcco 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches in pattern. Switch to color A and purl until end of row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: same as row 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">using color C, rcco 2 stitches, then bind off 2 stitches in pattern. Switch to color A and purl until you have 6 stitches left in row; purl 2 together through back loops (p2tog-b), p4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 5 - 8: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color D for color A (again, your faux picot edging will always be in color C)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color E for color A</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 1 - 4, substituting color B for color A</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Work
rows 1 - 16 until you have 7 stitches left on your needle and you've
just finished a wrong-side row (this should mean that you've just
finished row 4 of the pattern). Clip your B, C, D, & E color yarns, and bind off
loosely in color A. Tuck in ends and block; it's up to you if you want to try to stretch out your i-cord edgings or let them curl (I let them curl, and blocked this in somewhat of a croissant shape).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh and I know I'm terrible about finished measurements! I tried with this one, though, which is how I can tell you that this little number measured roughly 12" tall at the longest part in the center and 48" along the icord (aka the shorter long edge) after blocking. </span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-84405325850856379162017-03-30T08:06:00.000-07:002020-04-08T23:07:22.742-07:00Reverb Shawl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reverb Shawl</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">First off, I hate to admit how long I've been working on this shawl, because, to be quite honest, I can no longer even remember when I started (nevertheless, I am 98% sure it was last year). And I know that may not sound like *that* long to some of you with years-old WIPs sitting around in your drawers, but I'm one of those people who loses steam VERY EASILY the minute I set something down, and will often literally throw out a project to ease the psychic burden of staring at it, unfinished, for too long (but I swear I've gotten better about this as I get older!!! really, it's true!!!). Anyway, what was my point? I have no idea, but I did make a shawl! And quite a shawl it is - made with worsted weight so it doesn't work up too slowly, the Reverb Shawl also combines twisted stitches and mesh for some interesting textural detail. So make one of your own, if you want! I will send lots of good energy your way so you don't get bogged down halfway through. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;">Update: As of April 9, 2020, I am also including instructions to make this pattern in Russian in a PDF <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reverb-shawl-2" target="_blank">in my Ravelry page</a> (I tried to add them here too, but my site was very angry about mixing English and Russian). Many thanks to <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/Kostikova" target="_blank">Galina Kostikova</a> for the translation!!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards [192 meters]/100 grams); #193 Jacinto - 2 skeins</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another look at the pattern</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Needles: One 32" or longer circular needle in size US 7<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a shawl! Begin by casting on 3 stitches loosely, and then
working 8 rows in garter stitch to create a tab. Then, without
turning work, yarn over (yo) twice, pick up 1 stitch about 1/3rd of the
way down along the edge of the tab, (yo) twice again, pick up 1 stitch
roughly 2/3rds of the way down the edge of the tab, and (yo) twice
again. Complete tab by picking up 3 stitches along cast-on edge; you
should now have stitches coming from 3 sides of the tab - 3 along
original working edge - 8 along the side (counting each double yo as 2
stitches), and 3 along the cast-on edge. Then, work a few set-up rows as
follows. Oh, and you'll need the following terminology, as well:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">rt
(right twist): knit two together, leaving stitches on left-hand needle;
next, insert right-hand needle from the front between the two stitches
just knitted together, and knit the first stitch again. Finally, slip
both stitches from left-hand needle together</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">lt (left twist): with right-hand
needle behind left-hand needle, skip one stitch and knit the second
stitch in back loop; then insert right-hand needle into the backs of
both stitches and k2tog-b (knit two together through back loops,
inserting right needle from the right)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Anyway, once you've got that covered, continue as follows:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 1 (wrong side): k3, purl until 3 stitches left in row, working a (k1, p1) in each double yo, k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 2: k3, (yo) twice, knit until 3 stitches left, (yo) twice, k3 (18 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 3: k3, purl until 3 stitches left in row, working a (k1, p1) in each double yo, k3</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 4: k3, (yo) twice, knit 1 stitch through back loop (k1-tbl), k1, k1-tbl, k6, k1-tbl, k1, k1-tbl, (yo) twice, k3 (22 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 5: k3, purl until 3 stitches left in row, working a (k1, p1) in each double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 6: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (lt) twice, k4, (rt) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (26 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 7: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, purl until you have 7 stitches left in row, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 8: k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k1, (lt) twice, k2, (rt) twice, k1, yo, ssk, k2 (yo) twice, k3 (30 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 9: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, p12, (yo, ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 10: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (lt) twice, (rt) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (34 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 11: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, (yo, ssk) twice, p12, (yo, ssk) twice, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 12: k3, (yo) twice, k3, k1-tbl, (yo, ssk) twice, k3, k1-tbl, k1, (k1-tbl) twice, k1, k1-tbl, k3, (yo, ssk) twice, k1-tbl, k3, (yo) twice, k3 (38 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 13: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, p12, (yo, ssk) twice, p4, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 14: k3, (yo) twice, k4, rt, (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (rt) twice, (lt) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, lt, k4, (yo) twice, k3 (42 stitches)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 15: </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, p12, (yo, ssk) twice, p4, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 16: </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k1, rt, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (rt) twice, k2, (lt) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, lt, k1, yo, ssk, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (46 stitches)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 17: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, p12, (yo, ssk) twice, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notice that you'll be placing two stitch markers in the next set-up row...</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 18: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, rt, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, place marker, (rt) twice, k4, (lt) twice, place marker, (yo, ssk) twice, k2, lt, (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (52 stitches)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Set-up Row 19: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3,
(k1, p1) in double yo, p2, (yo, ssk) twice, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, slip marker, p12, slip marker, (yo,
ssk) twice, p4, (yo, ssk) twice, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete set-up rows 1 - 19. At this point, we've established our main repeating pattern, which is a combination of faggoting and twisted stitches. So now, let's continue as you'll find below. As you'll notice, we're simply going to keep working the same pattern we've already established, but now it will begin repeating outside of the markers. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 1 (right side): k3, (yo) twice, * k1-tbl, k3, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k1-tbl, k1, k1-tbl, k6, k1-tbl, k1, k1-tbl, and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, k3, k1-tbl; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in row; end (yo) twice, k3 (+4 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 2: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk) twice, p4; rep from * until you're 5 stitches before end of row; end (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: k3, (yo) twice, k2, * lt, k2, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(lt) twice, k4, (rt) twice</span></span>, and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, k2, rt; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in row; end k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk) twice, p4; rep from * until you're 7 stitches before end of row; end yo, ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, * k1, lt, k1, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, k1, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(lt) twice, k2, (rt) twice</span></span>, k1,
and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, k1, rt, k1; rep from *
until you have 7 stitches left in row; end yo, ssk, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4
stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk)
twice, p4; rep from * until you're 9 stitches before end of row; end (yo,
ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, * k2, lt, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, k2, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(lt) twice, (rt) twice</span></span>, k2,
and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, rt, k2; rep from *
until you have 9 stitches left in row; end (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4
stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, (yo, ssk) twice, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk)
twice, p4; rep from * until you're 11 stitches before end of row; end (yo,
ssk) twice, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: k3, (yo) twice, * k3, k1-tbl, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">k3, k1-tbl,
k1, (k1-tbl) twice, k1, k1-tbl, k3, and slip second marker. Finally, *
(yo, ssk) twice, k1-tbl, k3; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left
in row; end (yo) twice, k3 (+4 stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until
you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk) twice, p4;
rep from * until you're 5 stitches before end of row; end (k1, p1) in
double yo, k3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: k3, (yo) twice, k2, * k2, rt, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, k2, (rt) twice, (lt) twice, k2</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">,
and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, lt, k2; rep from *
until you have 5 stitches left in row; end k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4
stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, yo, ssk, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk)
twice, p4; rep from * until you're 7 stitches before end of row; end yo,
ssk, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: k3, (yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, * k1, rt, k1, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from
* until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, k1, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(rt) twice, k2, (lt) twice</span></span>, k1,
and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, k1, lt, k1; rep from *
until you have 7 stitches left in row; end yo, ssk, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4
stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, (yo, ssk) twice, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk)
twice, p4; rep from * until you're 9 stitches before end of row; end (yo,
ssk) twice, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: k3, (yo) twice, k2, (yo, ssk) twice, * rt, k2, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach first marker. Then, slip marker, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(rt) twice, k4, (lt) twice</span></span>,
and slip second marker. Finally, * (yo, ssk) twice, k2, lt; rep from *
until you have 9 stitches left in row; end (yo, ssk) twice, k2, (yo) twice, k3 (+4
stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: k3, (k1, p1) in double yo, p2, (yo, ssk) twice, * p4, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from *
until you reach marker, slip marker, p12, slip marker, * (yo, ssk)
twice, p4; rep from * until you're 11 stitches before end of row; end (yo,
ssk) twice, p2, (k1, p1) in double yo, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 until you're tired of knitting, or you're nearly out of yarn, and, ideally, you've just finished either row 2 or row 10 of the pattern (if you can't finish on one of those, just make sure you've finished a wrong-side row). Then, knit an edging as follows:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Edging Rows 1 & 3 (right side): k3, (yo) twice, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, (yo) twice, k3</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Edging Row 2: knit, making a (k1, p1) in each double yo</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit edging rows 1 - 3 and bind off using a knit stitch (I know that sounds weird, but all I'm trying to say is that you'll be knitting, not purling, your bind off even though you're on a wrong side row). Bind off loosely, tuck in ends, and block. </span></span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-42955529242275041582017-03-16T11:14:00.000-07:002017-03-17T00:18:19.556-07:00Pink Ponytail Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Ponytail Hat</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">A few of you have been asking for a ponytail/messy bun hat, and I'll admit there are two reasons why I haven't jumped on the trend. #1 - Hedwig (my fake head) looks absolutely RIDICULOUS when I try to put her lovely hair in any kind of updo, which means that I have to model any version of this hat myself. Not exactly my favorite activity. And #2 - when one designs these kinds of hats, one doesn't get to design the very best part - the crown. Even in the face of this sad, crownless world, though, when I got a request to do a ponytail hat with a pattern similar to the <a href="http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2014/05/cellular-stitch-kids-poncho.html" target="_blank">Cellular Stitch Kids' Poncho</a>, I put on my big girl pants and got it done. Because I couldn't make a crown, however, I had to get a bit fancier nearer to the face. But if you want to make this hat with the Cellular Stitch and that stitch alone (you can get a better view of it in the picture below - it's the top part, with the holes), simply knit the ribbing and then knit rows 26 - 29 on repeat until your hat measures roughly 6" and you've just finished row 29, and then proceed with the remaining rows as written. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Sommer Merino 85</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (100% Superwash Wool; 96 yards [85 meters]/50
grams)</span>; #867</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </span>- 2 skeins</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better view of the back.<br />
And my small, sad little ponytail.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: 16" circular needle in size US 6, one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 8</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 17 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make one of these hats, shall we? Using your size US 6 circular needle, cast on 90 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work the following ribbing:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit this ribbing row until piece measures roughly 2". Transfer work to your size US 8 circular needle, and then we'll work a variation on the Wide Leaf Border from page 342 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018176/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018176&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=609bc238c6a9a8dbada1b4a8b85f123f" target="_blank">A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a> that transitions into the Cellular Stitch. I wish I had better news for you at this point, but sadly you'll have to follow the pattern for every single row of this hat, as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1 & 2: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3:* k5, k2tog, (k1, yo, k1) in next stitch, ssk, k5 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: * p5, k5, p5 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: * k4, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k1, ssk, k4 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: * k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 8: * p3, k9, p3 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 9: * k2, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk, k2 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 10: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: * k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k1 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: * p1, k13, p1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: * k1, ssk, (k3, yo) twice, k3, k2tog, k1 * </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: * k1, yo, ssk, k3, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k1 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 17: * k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k2 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 18: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 19: * k3, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k3 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 20: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 21: * k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 22: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 23: * yo, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1, k2tog * </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 24: knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 25: * (k2tog, yo, k1) twice, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, (k2tog, yo, k1) twice *</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 26: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 27: * yo, k1, k2tog *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 28: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 29: * k2tog, yo, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 30: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 31: * (yo, k1, k2tog) twice, sl2-k1-p2sso, (yo, k1, k2tog) twice * (78 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 32: * k5, sl2-k1-p2sso, k5 * (66 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">You're going to want to switch to your dpns at this point... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 33: * k2tog, yo, k2, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 * (54 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 34: * k3, sl2-k1-p2sso, k3 * (42 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 35: * k2, sl2-k1-p2sso, k2 * (30 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete rows 1 - 35 and then knit 5 rows around. Bind off loosely and tuck in ends. If desired, block.</span><br />
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-52413825840379660692017-02-23T08:59:00.001-08:002017-02-23T08:59:46.058-08:00Quatrefoil Cowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">What can I say about this yarn? The minute I saw the color I KNEW I HAD TO HAVE IT, even though this yarn weight (worsted) in a mostly-cotton blend can be hard to design for (Why? Because lace isn't very crisp in this weight, the lack of stretch compared to wool makes it less ideal for cables, etc). So I had to play around with a few patterns before I came up with something I liked, but I enjoy the way this combination of a picot hem and a basic eyelet design creates a feminine, but not overly girly, aesthetic. Of course, just because I used a mostly-cotton fiber doesn't mean you're stuck with that choice; this design would look equally good with wool, and would probably even take the right variegated yarn as well... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Oh, and before I forget - special thanks to my friend Nikki at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/zenderstudios/about/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Zender Studios</a> for helping me with the pics! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yarn: Lana Grossa 365 Yak</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> (66% Cotton, 12% Yak, 22% Polyamide; 159 yards [145 meters]/50
grams)</span>; #004</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </span>- 2 skeins</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">A better look at the eyelets.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Needles: 16" or 20" circular needle in size US 9</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So let's make a cowl! First, then, we're going to start with a picot hem. You can find tons of tutorials for this online if you need extra help, but I'll walk you through the steps here as well. So, to begin, cast on 96 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Knit five rows around. Then, work the following row:</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Picot Row: * yo, k2tog; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once this picot row is done, knit six rows around. Then we'll begin our main pattern, which is Quatrefoil Eyelet from page 171 of Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=188b5f3767890c8424c97bb0a2c0fbc6" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>, and goes like so (oh, and yes, I know that your hem currently looks like it climbed out a garbage can; it won't look good until you seam it at the end!). Anyway, we'll work as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 1 & 2: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 3: * k4, yo, ssk, k2; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 4: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 5: * k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 6: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 7: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* k4, yo, ssk, k2 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Rows 8 - 10: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 11: * yo, ssk, k6 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 12: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 13: * k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 14: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 15: </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">* yo, ssk, k6 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Row 16: knit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knit rows 1 - 16 three times, and then knit rows 1 - 9 once more. Knit six rows around, and then we'll knit another picot row, as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Picot Row: * yo, k2tog; rep from *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Complete this picot row, and then knit 5 rows around and bind off loosely. Then we'll finish the picot hems! To do this, begin on one end of the cowl, and fold the edge between the cast-on/cast-off and the picot row over, so that the yo's from the picot row form a nice ridge at the edge of your piece. Using a long length of your yarn and your tapestry needle, stitch edging in place. Repeat on other end. And once your hems are stitched, tuck in ends, and, if desired, block!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I know I tend to look<br />smirky in pictures. You should<br />see the ones I deleted!!!</td></tr>
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Gretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-70568175643592700922017-02-02T06:14:00.002-08:002017-02-02T06:14:24.789-08:00Arrowhead Hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Pictured in Adult Large (that's why Hedwig's in<br />
her big hair today)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The story behind<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> this hat is simple: I have a friend who stru<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ggles to find a hat big enough for her hair, and I happen to know a<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">n inde<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">pendent knitwear accessory designer who loves <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to make people stuff th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ey can't seem to find in stores </span>(hint<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: it's me!)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. So, basically, the Arrowhead Hat is designed with plenty of slouc<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">h<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and two different size<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s to <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">accommodate</span> as much or as <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">little hair as you'd li<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ke t<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">o put inside of it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sizes: Adult Small (Adult Large) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn: <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sommer Merino 125</span> (<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">100% Su<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">perwash Wool</span></span>; <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">136</span> yards [<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">125</span> meters]/50 grams); #<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">167</span> - 2 skeins (both sizes)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better look<br />
at the back.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Needles:
One 16" circular needle in size US <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5</span>, one 16" circular needle in size
US <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6</span>, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gauge: <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">22</span> stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 6<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> needles</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And that makes it hat time! Using your size US 5 needle, then<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">cast on 112 (128<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> some<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> ribbing, as follows:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ribbing Row<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: * k1, p1; rep from *</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit this ribbing row until piec<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e measures roughly 2.5" in length, and then transfer work to your size US <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6</span> circular needle.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Then </span>we'll begin our main pattern, which is a com<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">bination of Arro<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">whead Lace and Little Arrow<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">head Lace</span> from page 193 of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Barbara G. Walker's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0942018168/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0942018168&linkCode=as2&tag=drouthkialasr-20&linkId=bbc35648a2f8ce7dc859d4bb75d1fdf6" target="_blank">A Treasury of Knitting Patterns</a>, and goes </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">as follow<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Row 1: knit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2: * k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4: * k2, yo, ssk, yo, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-pass 2 slipped stitches over (sl2-k1-p2sso), yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k1 *</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit rows 1 - 4 until piece measures roughly 7" (9") and you've just finished row 1 of the pattern. Then we'll begin the decrease as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 1: * k1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo * (98 stitches (112 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 2: knit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you're making the small size, you're going to want to switch to your dpns about now... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 3: * k1, ssk, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k1 * (84 stitches (96 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 4: knit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you're making the large size, you're going to want to switch to your dpns about now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 5: * k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo * (70 stitches (80 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 6: knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 7: * k1, sl2-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, k1 * (56 stitches (64 stitches)) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 8: knit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 9: * sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo * (42 stitches (48 stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 10: * k2, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1 * (26 stitches (30 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 11: * k1, sl2-k1-p2sso * (12 stitches (14 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decrease Row 12: * k2tog * (6 stitches (7 stitches))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knit decrease rows 1 - 12, clip yarn tail, and thread tapestry needle through final 6 (7) stitches. Thread to inside of hat, pull tight, and knot. Tuck in ends.</span><br />
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