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Easy scarf pattern

This is an easy but effective scarf pattern you can use any type of yarn cast on a multiple of 6 stitches (I used 48 sts, and #10 US needles) 1st row - K2 p2 Next row and every even row - knit as presented (p2 k2) row 3 -* k2, YO, P2tog* till end row 5* K2 P2tog,YO* till end Thats all the pattern! Knit as long as you like You can see that both sides are effective so the scarf can be reversable! SUPER EASY!! Abbreviations K - knit P - purl YO - yarn over needle P2tog - purl 2 together

Using Yarn that creates effects

This scarf is a simple 2 by 2 rib - but the effect is all in the yarn! Check out - and get the yarn HERE You can knit a beautiful scarf very easily - all you need to know is how to rib!

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Gathered Scarf- easy knit pattern

This is a very easy stitch that you can use for anything. I decided to make a scarf. You will need about 300gms of yarn - I used Ice sequins which is 45% kid mohair. Best is using a sock weight yarn, and larger needles cast on 49 stitches, using #5 US needles Knit stocking stitch all along for this, the pattern is as follows: Knit 10 rows ending with a Knit row. turn, (pattern)now on the purl row knit 9, with the Right hand needle pich up a stitch about 5 rows below the 10th row and put it on the left hand needle. Knit the 10th stitch and the picked up stitch together repeat K9, pick up stitch etc till end of row. knit 5 rows, ending again with a K row Now do the pick up stitch again but this time, k4, pick up stitch,* K9, pick up stitch* and continue to end Knit 5 rows,(end pattern) Repeat till the scarf is as long as you like EASY!! What i also like is that the stocking stitch curves around so that it looks like you have a tube - very soft and effective This i

Straight Needle Sock Pattern

I dont like using circulars - and this is an easy pattern with just one seam up the back and the foot. Straight needle sock pattern MATERIALS: size 5 needles,(3.75mm) 100gms worsted weight yarn Abbreviations K – knit P – purl Tog – together PSSO – pass slipped stitch over Top of sock Cast on 42 sts, Work in K1 P1 rib for about 4 inches or for a high as you would like the socks to be Start shaping the heel: Knit 11 sts, Turn : knit on these 11 sts only for 16 rows, ending with a purl row Make heel Row 1:-K2, k2tog, k1, turn, Row 2: - slip1, P3, turn. Row 3:-K3, K2tog, K1, turn, Row 4: slip1, P4, turn. Row 5:-K4, K2tog, K1, turn, Row 6: slip1, P5, turn. Row 7:-K5, k2tog, K1. You have 7 sts left Pick up 10 sts on the side of the heel (the part you have just knitted), and knit them. Knit across the  sts left on the needle Turn and knit on the 1 st 11 sts only for 17 rows ending with a knit row Make the next heel as follows: Row 1: P2, P2tog, P1, turn, Row 2: slip1, K3, turn. Row3:- P3,

Warm Cabled cowl

I have had a few requests for this pattern so i will give it a shot. Requirements: you will need to know how to cable! The idea is simple. Using irregular cables, you can create a unique look. Use the following cables as an example 1. simple cable : 2p 6K 2p, cable the 6K. 2. Double cable - as above and repeat after 4 rows to get the double twist 3. Double elongated cable - like 1 but repeated after 8 rows. Ok, so if you have understood the above lets give it a go.  You will need US size 10 needles and any yarn that goes with them. If in doubt, use thinner rather than thicker yarn. If the knitting is too tights it wont look good. I used knitpicks worsted 100% wool. About 100 gms should do. (no idea what that is in yards im afraid) cast on 56 stitches on a spare piece of yarn - you will need to unpick this at the end to graft the ends of the cowl together. There is a tutorial on 'kitchener stitch' on my blog you can check out. Using your cowl yarn , follow the

Easy pattern for a shawl - easily adaptable!

I wrote this as i knitted it so if you find any mistakes let me know! The cast on sts are the top of the shawl, the cast off will be the bottom. This is a very basic pattern that you can then embellish - i used an eyelet pattern on random rows.(k2tog YO) The first stitches should not be slipped (as i usually do when knitting) but knitted. You can use any yarn you like with its corresponding needles. there really is no gauge You can also knit it to any size. Just remember that the final amount of stitches you have will be its width and the number of rows you knit will be the length. You can check that on a swatch and calculate accordingly Cast on 7 stitches. Row 1 (RS): k2, yo, k1, yo,place marker k1 place marker, yo, k1, yo, k2. Row 2 (WS): K2 YO , P to last 2 sts YO knit last 2 sts  Row 3 (RS): k2, yo, k to marker, YO, k1,move marker YO, k to last 2 stitches, YO, k2. and so on So to give a quick recap. The 1st 2 sts of every row are always K followed by YO Befo