Poo Bag

Poo Bag

PDF version: Poo Bag Pattern

This is a draw string bag with finished dimension of 5 inches width and 7 inches height.  Turkish cast on to make this a seamless bag knitted from bottom up in a round.  Poo design is made using duplicate stitch.

Possibilities are endless with this basic draw string bag pattern.  Be creative and add on different designs.  Enjoy!

MATERIALS (All purchased from Joann’s)

YARN:

Lion Brand YarnsWool-Ease

  • Gray Heather 151 (CC)
  • Blush Heather 104 (MC)

 Bernat Satin

  • Sable 904011 = Poo main color

 Lion Brand Anna’s Choice

  •  Chocolate 126 = Poo Outline

DRAW STRING:

Ribbon Trends

  • Translucent Gray

NEEDLE SIZE: US 4 (3.5 mm)
Abbreviations:

CO = Cast On

K2tog = Knit 2 together

YO = Yarn Over

 Turkish CO 60 stitches using CC. Tutorial: https://youtu.be/KUl3uPfg4JY?list=PLnPJZlVy6AXFwWaOpy4JkTARpiGuzs40U

Stockinette (knit all stitches) for 1 ¾ inches

With MC, stockinette until 5 ½ inches measured from bottom of work

Eyelet round YO, K2tog, K5* Repeat until 4 stitches remain, YO, K2togK2

1 x 1 ribbing for 1 ½ inches

Bind off using stretchy invisible bind off. Tutorial: https://youtu.be/23uJSGokBDAlist=PLnPJZlVy6AXFwWaOpy4JkTARpiGuzs40U

Sew on poo design using duplicate stitch. Tutorial:  https://youtu.be/ZbdZ1eH10lUlist=PLnPJZlVy6AXFwWaOpy4JkTARpiGuzs40U

Insert draw string

Poo Monster

  

Knitted Tie

Knitted Tie

Super clever pattern that helped me create this classic knitted neck tie. The tie knits up in a round, diagonally. Good texture since it’s essentially double-sided.  I used a light weight sock yarn with self stripping. I also added a loop in the back – CO 6 stitches, stockinette for 2 inches and sewn secure in the back. Blocked to shape.

This made a happy knitter and recipient. 🙂

Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-tie

Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight Prints (Merino/Bamboo blend) purchased from Jo-Ann’s.

Color:  Lavender Topaz

Needle:  Size US 3 (3.25 mm)

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The Lace Cowl

Edited with corrections.  ** Dec 15, 2015

PDF file: LaceCowlPattern Dec 15 2015 Update

A fun and easy to knit cowl that’s perfect for the fall! I learned this beautiful lace pattern from my mom and decided to write up a pattern for it.  I used the app StitchSketch (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stitchsketch/id525117691?mt=8) to create the lace pattern chart. My choice of yarn was a 100% baby alpaca yarn from Cascade Yarns in Color 3033.  It’s super soft and knitted up very nicely.  This is a great project for beginners who are looking for a little challenge.  It looks complicated, but it becomes mindless knitting once you get the hang of the repetition. Enjoy!

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Materials:

  • 1.5 ball Cascade Yarns Pure Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca)
  • Size US 6 (4 mm) needles, DPNs or circulars for Magic Loop
  • 1 stitch marker
  • Size: Circumference 30 inches, Length 12 inches

START: CO 184 sts, Join and place marker

Rnd 1:  Purl all

Rnd 2:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

— Start Lace Pattern —

Rnd 1:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, SKPO, SKPO, SKPO, repeat from *

Rnd 2:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 3:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 4:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 5-16:  Repeat Rnds 1-4 three times

Rnd 17:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, SKPO, SKPO, SKPO, repeat from *

Rnd 18:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 19:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 20: *P2, K2, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 21:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 22:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 23:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K3, Bobble, K4, Bobble, K4, Bobble, K3, repeat from *

Rnd 24: *P2, K2, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 25:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 26:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 27:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, SKPO, SKPO, SKPO, repeat from *

Rnd 28:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 29:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 30:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 31-42: Repeat Rnds 27-30 three times

Rnd 43:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, SKPO, SKPO, SKPO, repeat from *

Rnd 44:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 45:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 46:  *P2, K2, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 47:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 48:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Rnd 49:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K3, Bobble, K4, Bobble, K4, Bobble, K3, repeat from *

Rnd 50:  *P2, K2, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 51:  *P2, K2tog, YO, P2, P17, repeat from *

Rnd 52:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

— End Lace Pattern —

Work lace pattern two times.

Rnd 3:  *P2, YO, SKPO, P2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, SKPO, SKPO, SKPO, repeat from *

Rnd 4:  *P2, K2, P2, K17, repeat from *

Bind off loosely.

Mrs. Jeckyll & Little Hyde

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This is a double-sided hat that you can sport with either the lace side or striped side out depending on your liking.  It’s such a smart, intricate, and well-written pattern by La Maison Rililie (http://www.lamaisonrililie.com). I love her clever play on word for the project name.  People who can think of such creative projects inspire me to be better.  It took me time to study the pattern, choose the yarn color, and finally knitting and finishing the project.  I can’t imagine how much more time and brain cells it took for her to actually write and test the pattern before publication.  This hat is both functional and fashionable.  Will probably knit again. 🙂

Yarn used: Holst Garn Supersoft 100% uld – Denim and Pussy willow

Needles: US 1.5  (2.50 mm), US 2.5  (3.00 mm) – Magic loop

Go Blue!!!

Christmas shopping was stressful, especially when trying to look for the most unique and perfect gift for a good friend.  I searched all over the internet but was unsuccessful in finding the Michigan hat I had imagined.  I looked down at my knitting needles and knew that I had to make it myself.  I found an awesome chart for the Michigan “M” on Ravelry, then one project turned into four projects.  I learned how to double-knit and made a double-knitted hotpad.  I found a pattern for a slouchy hat and incorporated the “M” in the pattern and knitted intarsia in a round. With the left over yarn, I made 2 more baby hats for her brother’s kids.  Knitting is fun, challenging, and allows me to turn inspirations into something tangible. Go Blue! ^__^

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Go Blue Hotpad = http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/m-go-blue-double-knit-hot-pad

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Michigan Hat = http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felicity
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Baby Hats = http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-baby-hat

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First post…Pretty in Pink

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You can’t go wrong with the combination of pink and grey.  This scarf is so soft, warm, and not a bit prickly.  This is my first time working with mohair, which was a challenge at first because its thin texture.  After working the feather and fan section, it was pretty much mindless TV knitting working through the stripes.  I took my time over couple of months and finished it just in time for Christmas.  It’s now on its way to the lucky special recipient. 🙂

Pattern = Motley by Jane RichmondImage

  • Yarn:  Rowan Kidsilk
  • Color:  Grace & Steel. 2 skeins each.
  • Needles:  US 6  (4.0 mm)
  • Modifications:  Casted on 92 stitches.  After the feather and fan section, knitted 20 rows of garter stitches.  Larger stripes with 4 rows per color.

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