Louise Knits

My latest project is triangular scarves or shawls - depending on how big you make them. I have figured out a basic pattern that you can then customize as you wish. I will explain the basics here and also some of the customization I made. Use any yarn you like with the corresponding needles about a size or 2 larger than recommended, CO 6 stitches Row 1 - K row 2 - K row 3 - k 2, m1k1 place marker  k1 m1 k to end (now for the first m1,  purl in the stitch, don't drop it and knit in the same stitch (2 sts) for the 2nd M1,  knit in the stitch, don't  drop it and Purl in the same stitch.) you have a total of 8 sts row 4 knit the 1st 3 sts, purl to last 3 sts, knit last 3 sts. Now the pattern starts - these 2 rows will be kept constant throughout 1-K3, YO, K to stitch before marker M1K1 move marker K1M1 knit to last 3 sts YO knit 3 2-K3 P to last 3 sts K3 You will go on this way . The amount of stitches you end up with will form the width of ...

I have had many request for this pattern so i will try do my best to write it down. You will need about 100gms of yarn and needles to go with the yarn you choose. This pattern will fit most ages as  using larger needles and thicker yarn  will make it bigger! If you know how to enlarge patterns that would help. I used 5 mm needles and medium thick yarn and this was the right size for 4-5 year old The first and last 5 stitches are always K for the button hole band and edge Button holes are made after the first 4 rows and then every 10. Choose the length to end after a button hole plus 4 rows. Cast on 73 sts Knit 3 rows. Make button hole on 4th row, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog YO k2 Increase 7 sts evenly. Establish raglan: 1:Wrong side - purl  (always K the 1st and last 5 sts) 2: Right Side: K5 (the front band) K12 K1 front and back of the next stitch (an increase) place marker K1 b and B K8 K 1 F and B place marker K1 F and B K22 K 1 F and B place m...

with the addition of appliqué, brooches or other embellishments. Before: AFTER!!