Posted in Uncategorized on December 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I am now offering the perfect sized skeins of Cuddle Toes, what a surprise I am calling them Cuddle Toes Minis. Half the size of the regular Cuddle Toes they are 50 grams/1.75 ounces and 225 yards/205 meters. They are just the right size for fingerless gloves, neck warmers and cowls. 🙂
Posted in Uncategorized on November 24, 2009| 9 Comments »
Fend off those wintery chills with this pretty cowl. Snug enough to keep your neck warm with just enough room to pull up over your chin when the breeze picks up. The lace design is easy to memorize after just a few pattern repeats and knits up quickly.
Horseshoe Lace Cowl
Materials
50 grams sqwish Cuddle Toes Yarn, approximately 200 yards
Circular knitting needle, 50 cm, 20 inches, size 3.75 mm, US size 5
Stitch Marker
Abbreviations
k – knit
p – purl
yo – yarn over
s2kp – slip 1 stitch, knit two stitches together, pass slipped stitch over the knit together stitch
Horseshoe Lace Pattern
Multiple of 10 stitches
Round 1 (and every subsequent odd round) : knit
Round 2 : *yo, k3, s2kp, k3, yo, k1; repeat from *
Round 4: *k1, yo, k2, s2kp, k2, yo, k2; repeat from *
Round 6: *k2, yo, k1, s2kp, k1, yo, k3; repeat from *
Round 8: *k3, yo,s2kp, yo, k4; repeat from *
Cast on 120 stitches, place marker and join in round taking care not to twist stitches
Purl 3 rounds
Change to Pattern as above and continue until 8 patterns are completed or until desired length ending with round 8.
Purl 3 rounds, cast off loosely.
Sew in ends.
Block
Posted in Uncategorized on November 22, 2009| 8 Comments »
These dainty gloves are great for taking the chill off while keeping your fingers free – for knitting or whatever :). I knit these up with Yoga Toes which has bamboo in the blend. They are soft and sqwishie. The lace pattern is simple and perfect for beginner lace knitters
Twin Leaf Fingerless Gloves
Materials: 50 grams sqwish Yoga Toes Sock yarn
Set of 4 double pointed knitting needles size 3mm, US size 2
Gauge: 26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
Pattern abbreviations
k: knit
p: purl
yo: yarn over
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreases 1 stitch
k3tog: knit 3 stitches together, decreases 2 stitches
sk2p: slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over the knit together stitch
decreases 2 stitches
pm: place marker
kfb: knit in front and back of stitch, increases 1 stitch
Twin Leaf Pattern
Round 1 (and each subsequent odd round) :
Needle 1 and 2 – knit
Needle 3 – k1, p2, k10, p2, k10, p2
Round 2 : Needle 1 and 2 – knit
k1, p2, k6, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, p2, yo, k1, yo sk2p, k6, p2
Round 4 : Needle 1 and 2 – knit
k1, p2, k4, k3tog, k1, (yo, k1)twice, p2, k1, (yo, k1) twice, sk2p, k4, p2
Round 6: Needle 1 and 2 – knit
k1, p2, k2, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2, k2, yo, k1, yo k2 sk2p, k2, p2
Round 8: Needle 1 and 2 – knit
k1, p2, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p2, k3, yo, k1 yo, k3, sk2p, p2
Right Glove
Cast on 55 stitches. Divide onto 3 needles as follows:
Needle 1 – 14 stitches
Needle 2 – 14 stitches
Needle 3 – 27 stitches
Join in round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Ribbing: Needle 1 and 2 : k1,p1, ribbing
Needle 3 : k1, p2, k10, p2, k10, p2
Repeat this round for 1 inch.
Start Pattern
Needle 1 and 2: knit
Needle 3: follow Twin Leaf Pattern instructions above
Continue until 3 complete patterns are completed
Start Gusset Shaping
Round 1:
Needle 1: k4, pm, kfb in next 2 stitches, pm, k8
Needle 2: knit
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Round 2:
Needle 1: k4, slip marker, k4, slip marker, k8
Needle 2: knit
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Round 3:
Needle 1: k4, slip marker, kfb, k2, kfb, slip marker, k8
Needle 2: knit
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Continue with thumb gusset increasing with a kfb in the stitch just after and just before the markers on every other round. You will be increasing in one round and knitting the stitches between the markers on the next round. Continue until there are 18 stitches between the markers.
Next round:
Needle 1: k4, remove marker, slip 18 stitches onto holder, k8
Needle 2: knit
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established.
Next round:
Needle 1: k4, cast on 3 stitches using backwards loop cast on, k8
Needle 2: knit
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Continue in pattern as established on needle 3 and knitting on needles 1 and 2, until 7 complete patterns have been worked.
Next 5 rounds:
Needle 1 and 2 : k1,p1, ribbing
Needle 3 : k1, p2, k10, p2, k10, p2
Bind off in pattern.
Thumb:
Round 1: Place 9 stitches on each of two needles, knit these stitches, with spare needle pick up and knit 6 stitches, join in round
Round 2: Knit 18 stitches, k2tog through the back loop, k2, k2tog through the back loop
Round 3-5: knit
Round 6-8: k1,p1, ribbing
Bind off in ribbing, sew in ends.
Left Glove
Complete as for Right Glove to just before Gusset Shaping.
Round 1:
Needle 1: knit
Needle 2: k8, pm, kfb in next 2 stitches, pm, k4
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Round 2:
Needle 1: knit
Needle 2: k8, slip marker, k4, slip marker, k4
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Round 3:
Needle 1: knit
Needle 2: k8, slip marker, kfb, k2, kfb, slip marker, k4
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Continue with thumb gusset increasing with a kfb in the stitch just after and just before the markers on every other round. You will be increasing in one round and knitting the stitches between the markers on the next round. Continue until there are 18 stitches between the markers.
Next round:
Needle 1: knit
Needle 2: k8, remove marker, slip 18 stitches onto holder, k5
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established.
Next round:
Needle 1: knit
Needle 2: k8, cast on 3 stitches using backwards loop cast on, k4
Needle 3: continue in pattern as established
Complete as for Right Glove.
Block lightly. Enjoy!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2009| 10 Comments »
Twin Leaf 
Wristlets
Materials: 50 grams sqwish Cuddle Toes Sock yarn
knitting needles size 3mm, US size 2
4 buttons
Gauge: 26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
Pattern abbreviations
k: knit
p: purl
yo: yarn over
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
k3tog: knit 3 stitches together
sk2p: slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over the knit together stitch
Make 2: right and left are the same
Cast on 30 stitches.
Row 1 : p 4, k10, p2, k10, p4
Row 2 : slip 1st stich knitwise , k3, p10, k2, p10, k4
Row 3 : slip 1st stitch purlwise p3, k10, p2, k10, p4
Row 4 : same as row 2
Row 5 : same as row 3
Begin Pattern
Row 1 (Wrong side) all wrong side rows: slip 1st stitch knitwise, k3, p10, k2, p10, k4
Row 2: slip 1st stitch purlwise, p3, k6, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, p2, yo, k1, yo sk2p, k6, p4
Row 4: slip 1st stitch purlwise, p3, k4, k3tog, k1, (yo, k1)twice, p2, k1, (yo, k1) twice, sk2p, k4, p4
Row 6: slip 1st stitch purlwise, p3, k2, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2, k2, yo, k1, yo k2 sk2p, k2, p4
Row 8: slip 1st stitch purlwise, p3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p2, k3, yo, k1 yo, k3, sk2p,p4
Repeat rows 1-8: 7 more times.
Row 1: slip 1st stitch knitwise, k3, p10, k2, p10, k4
Row 2: slip 1st stitch purlwise p3, k10, p2, k10, p4
Row 3: same as row 1
Row 4: same as row 2
Row 5: same as row 1
Row 6 : Buttonhole Row: slip 1st stitch purlwise, p3, k2, bind off 2 stitches, k6, p2, k6, bind off 2 stitches, k2, p4
Row 7 : Next Row: slip 1st stitch knitwise, k3, p2, cast on 2 stitches, p6, k2, p6, cast on 2 stitches, p2, k4
Row 8: same as row 2
Row 9: same as row 1
Row 10: same as row 2
Row 11: same as row 1
Bind off in pattern. Block lightly, sew in ends and sew on buttons.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2009| 10 Comments »
This is a quick and easy knit. Button it all up or leave a few open. Lots of options.
Materials
Sqwish Cuddle Toes Sock Yarn – 50 grams
Knitting Needles – Size 3.75 mm or US size 5
5 Buttons – ½ to ¾ inch
Abbreviations
k – knit
p – purl
Cast on 55 stitches.
Row 1 (right side) – p 3, *K1, p3* repeat to end of row
Row 2 – slip 1st stich knitwise k2, *p1, k3* repeat to end of row
Row 3 – slip 1st stitch purlwise p2, *k1, p3* repeat to end of row
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 21 inches or desired length ending with wrong side facing
Buttonhole row – Keeping in pattern, slip 1st stitch purlwise, work 5 stitches, bind off 3 stitches, *work 6 stitches, bind off 3 stitches* 3 more times (5 buttonholes) work to end of row
Next row – keeping in pattern cast on 3 stitches at each buttonhole
Continue in reverse rib pattern for 1 inch
Bind off loosely
Block lightly
Sew in ends and sew buttons on edge opposite buttonholes
Copyright 2009 – Sashka Macievich
Posted in Uncategorized on November 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here is part two of the Reverse Rib Trilogy. These wrist warmers knit up super quick, make fabulous gifts and are a nifty accessory. Measure around a coffee cup and you can easily adapt this pattern to make a coffee cup cozy 🙂
Reverse Rib Wristlets
Materials
50 grams Sqwish Cuddle Toes Sock Yarn
3mm, US 2.5 needles
6 buttons
Make 2
Cast on 27 stitches.
Row 1 – p 3 *K1 p3* repeat to end of row
Row 2 – slip 1st stich knitwise k2 *p1 k3* repeat to end of row
Row 3 – slip 1st stitch purlwise p2 *k1 p3* repeat to end of row
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 7 ½ inches or desired length to wrap snugly around wrist, ending with wrong side facing
Buttonhole round – slip 1st stitch knitwise, k2 p1, bind off 3 stitches, k3 p1, bind off 3 stitches, k3 p1 bind off 3 stitches, k3
Next round – slip 1st stitch purlwise, p2 k1 cast on 3 stitches p3 k1 cast on 3 stitches p3 k1 cast on 3 stitches p3
Continue in reverse rib for ½ inch.
Bind off loosely
Block lightly
Sew in ends and sew buttons on edge opposite buttonholes
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Reverse Rib Fingerless Gloves
Materials: Sqwish Cuddle Toes Sock Yarn – 50 grams
Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 3mm, or US size 3
2 Stitch Markers
Stitch Holder
Cast on 56 stitches.
Divide onto 3 needles as follows:
Needle 1 – 20 stitches
Needle 2 – 20 stitches
Needle 3 – 16 stitches
Join round being careful not to twist the stitches
Round 1 – *K1, p3* repeat 5 times on needles 1 and 2 and 4 times on needle 3,
Repeat round 1 for 3 inches
Begin thumb gusset:
Round 1 – k1, p3, k1, pm, m1, p3, m1, pm, *k1, p3* repeat to end of round
Round 2 (and each even round) – k1, p3, k1, p all stitches between markers, *k1, p3* repeat to end of round
Round 3 – k1, p3, k1, m1, p5, m1, *k1, p3* repeat to end of round
Round 5 – k1 p3 k1 m1 p7 m1 *k1 p3* repeat to end of round
Repeat these two rows increasing between markers until there are 15 stitches between the markers.
Next round – work in pattern as established to first marker – place 15 stitches onto stitch holder – cast on 3 stitches – work in pattern as established to end of round
Continue working in pattern as established until piece is 6 inches in total length
Bind off loosely in pattern.
Thumb – Place 15 stitches from holder onto needle, divide onto 2 needles
Pickup and purl 5 stitches onto third needle
Next round – purl 15 stitches p2tog, p2, p2tog
Next 3 rounds – purl
Cast off loosely
Weave in ends of yarn.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I love Halloween. When the kids were young we used to really go all out, handmade costumes, decorations, the nine yards. I still love it even though I have pared it down greatly. In honor of all things Halloween I have dyed up some special yarn. In my little shop tonite.
Top – Pumpkin, Candy Corn
Bottom – Eye of Newt, Jack O’Lantern, Purple People Eater
Posted in Uncategorized on September 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I have been updating the shop and have been able to add some Bella Lace Yarn. This sells almost as fast as I can dye it. The base yarn for the Bella Lace is Baruffa Cashwool and it is so soft with a really nice drape. I love everything about this yarn, I get it in huge soft hanks that I divide into smaller skeins for dyeing. It has an amazing yardage as well. 50 grams has 800 yards, 75 grams 1200 yards and 100 grams 1600 yards.
Here is one I added to the shop this weekend.
Enjoy!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 8, 2009| 3 Comments »
First Pattern!! As a contributor the monthly Phat Fiber sample box I was inspired all the pretty little samples. This pattern uses just 15 yards of fingering weight yarn.
Enjoy
Sashka
Gnorman Egg Cozy
Materials:
Fingering weight yarn – 15 yards
Double pointed needles – US size 2, 3mm
Cast on 36 stitches, divide onto 3 needles
Work k1p1 ribbing for 1 inch
Round 1 – knit
Round 2 – *k4, k2tog* repeat 5 times – 30 stitches
Rounds 3 – 5 – knit
Round 4 – *k3, k2tog* repeat 5 times – 24 stitches
Rounds 6 -9 – knit
Round 10 – *k2, k2tog* repeat 5 times – 18 stitches
Round 11 – 15 – knit
Round 16 – *k1, k2tog* repeat 5 times – 12 stitches
Rounds 17 – 22 – knit
Round 18 – k2tog 6 times – 6 stitches
Move all 6 stitches onto one needle
Make I-cord – with yarn on left slide stitches to right end of needle, knit all stitches
Repeat for 6 more rows
Next Row – k2tog 3 times – 3 stitches
Make I-cord with 3 stitches until yarn is all used up
Bind off stitches, weave in ends
Voila!!
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