Hey guys~ I found a mistake in Clue 12 that I’m hoping to let you know about before too many people get finished with it!
At the end of the clue when you’re knitting your three border rows, you don’t need to increase any stitches in this section. Clue 13 will have 48 sts just like Clue 12. If you've already finished this clue, just knit back the last row and take out the increase. I have updated the pattern, so if you've copied/printed you'll need to make that update.
I am sorry for any inconvenience!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Fragments Clue 12
Hey there friends! I hope the knitting is going well for you.
This Clue has a little bit of cabling in it. No pictures this time, but if you need a little help you can check out Clue 7.
Pattern Notes:
C3L: Slip one stitch onto the cable needle and hold the needle to the front of your work. Knit two stitches from the left needle and then the one from the cable needle.
C3R: Slip two stitches onto the cable needle and hold to the back of your work. Knit one stitch from the left needle and then the two from the cable needle.
Row 1: K3 *K1, sl-1, K4, sl-1* K3
Row 2: K2, P1 *sl-1, P4, sl-1, P1* K3
Row 3: K3*K1, sl-1, K4, sl-1* K3
Row 4: K2, P1 *sl-1, P4, sl-1, P1* K3
Row 5: K3 *K1, C3L, C3R* K3
Row 6: K2 *Purl* K3
Repeat these rows for a total of three times then repeat rows 1-5 again.
Knit three rows.During the last row increase once (49 stitches).
Update: DO NOT INCREASE DURING THE LAST ROW (48 sts).
Enjoy and Happy Knitting!
This Clue has a little bit of cabling in it. No pictures this time, but if you need a little help you can check out Clue 7.
Pattern Notes:
C3L: Slip one stitch onto the cable needle and hold the needle to the front of your work. Knit two stitches from the left needle and then the one from the cable needle.
C3R: Slip two stitches onto the cable needle and hold to the back of your work. Knit one stitch from the left needle and then the two from the cable needle.
Row 1: K3 *K1, sl-1, K4, sl-1* K3
Row 2: K2, P1 *sl-1, P4, sl-1, P1* K3
Row 3: K3*K1, sl-1, K4, sl-1* K3
Row 4: K2, P1 *sl-1, P4, sl-1, P1* K3
Row 5: K3 *K1, C3L, C3R* K3
Row 6: K2 *Purl* K3
Repeat these rows for a total of three times then repeat rows 1-5 again.
Knit three rows.
Update: DO NOT INCREASE DURING THE LAST ROW (48 sts).
Enjoy and Happy Knitting!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Fragments Clue 11
Hey Knitters- how did the flame stitch go? It's a little complicated to start out, but I felt it got easier as I went along. Today's Clue is really simple, to give you a little break. Enjoy!
Row 1: K2 *K6, P3, K2* K2
Row 2: K2 *P2, K3, P6* K2
Row 3: K2 *K2, P3, K6* K2
Row 4: K2 *P6, K3, P2* K2
Repeat these pattern rows for a total of five times (20 rows).
Knit four rows.
See you tomorrow, and happy knitting!
Row 1: K2 *K6, P3, K2* K2
Row 2: K2 *P2, K3, P6* K2
Row 3: K2 *K2, P3, K6* K2
Row 4: K2 *P6, K3, P2* K2
Repeat these pattern rows for a total of five times (20 rows).
Knit four rows.
See you tomorrow, and happy knitting!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Fragments Clue 10
Hi Friends- how did lace knitting 2.0 go? I hope it was easier this time :)
Today's clue has a double increase (increase twice into the same stitch) and then a double decrease (decrease two stitches at once) that you may not have knit before. There's a bunch of pictures to help you through it.
Pattern Notes:
If it helps to know...
You'll start this pattern with 48 stitches. Rows 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12 will have 48 sts.
In rows 3, 4, 5 you will be increasing 14 stitches (two per pattern repeat) to 62 sts.
In rows 9, 10, 11 will be increasing 12 (also two per pattern repeat) to 60 sts.
Row 1: K3 *purl across* K3
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K3 * P3, [K1, yo, K1 into the same stitch], P2* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 4: K3 *K2, P3, K3* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 5: K3 *P3, K3, P2* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 6: K3 *K2, P3tog, K3* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 7: K3 *Purl across* K3
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: K3, P1* P5, [K1, yo, K1 into the same stitch]* repeat from * across to last 8sts P5, K3
Row 10: K3 *K5, P3* repeat from * across to the last 9sts K9
Row 11: K3, P1 *P5, K3* repeat to the end of the row
Row 12: K8* P3tog, K5* repeat to the last 4sts K4
Knit the pattern rows 1-12 and then repeat rows 1-7 (19 rows).
Knit 3 rows
Good luck, be patient, and have fun!
~Happy Knitting~
Today's clue has a double increase (increase twice into the same stitch) and then a double decrease (decrease two stitches at once) that you may not have knit before. There's a bunch of pictures to help you through it.
[K1, yo, K1 into the same stitch]
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| Knit one stitch and don't slip it off the needle... |
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| Yarn over the needle and don't slip it off the needle... |
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| Knit again into the same stitch. Remove it from the needle. |
You've just turned one stitch into three (increased two stitches).
P3tog
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| Slip your right hand needle into the next 3 stitches |
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| Purl them together! |
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| All Done :) |
You've just decreased two stitches (gone from three to one stitch).
Pattern Notes:
If it helps to know...
You'll start this pattern with 48 stitches. Rows 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12 will have 48 sts.
In rows 3, 4, 5 you will be increasing 14 stitches (two per pattern repeat) to 62 sts.
In rows 9, 10, 11 will be increasing 12 (also two per pattern repeat) to 60 sts.
Row 1: K3 *purl across* K3
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K3 * P3, [K1, yo, K1 into the same stitch], P2* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 4: K3 *K2, P3, K3* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 5: K3 *P3, K3, P2* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 6: K3 *K2, P3tog, K3* repeat from * across to the last 3sts K3
Row 7: K3 *Purl across* K3
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: K3, P1* P5, [K1, yo, K1 into the same stitch]* repeat from * across to last 8sts P5, K3
Row 10: K3 *K5, P3* repeat from * across to the last 9sts K9
Row 11: K3, P1 *P5, K3* repeat to the end of the row
Row 12: K8* P3tog, K5* repeat to the last 4sts K4
Knit the pattern rows 1-12 and then repeat rows 1-7 (19 rows).
Knit 3 rows
Good luck, be patient, and have fun!
~Happy Knitting~
Monday, January 28, 2013
Fragments Clue 9
Hello Knitters and welcome back! I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend.
So, what do you think so far- not too bad, eh? We've officially made it through the first half of our KAL and today we are starting the second half!
I've heard that some of you had problems getting going with the first clue- throwing lace at you right off the bat was a bit intimidating. Well, I've got some great news! You'll get some more practice with it! Yup that's right, we are going to be casting on the second half of the scarf and repeating Clue 1 again! YEA (don't groan- celebrate it!)!
Since our scarf is knit in two halves, we will be joining it in the middle by grafting the two pieces together. Don't worry, I'll walk you through the process and you'll have learned something new :)
So, on to the knitting!
Cast on 49 stitches using your most comfortable cast on (I prefer either the long tail or knitted cast on- a photo tutorial for both can be found here).
Row 1: Purl all stitches
Row 2: K3 *yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last stitch K1
Row 3: Purl all stitches
Row 4: K2 * yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Knit these 4 pattern rows for a total of 5 times.
Knit 3 rows. During the final row, k2tog once near the middle of the row (exact placement is not important) in preparation for the next clue. You should now have 48 stitches.
See ya tomorrow, and remember- have fun!
So, what do you think so far- not too bad, eh? We've officially made it through the first half of our KAL and today we are starting the second half!
I've heard that some of you had problems getting going with the first clue- throwing lace at you right off the bat was a bit intimidating. Well, I've got some great news! You'll get some more practice with it! Yup that's right, we are going to be casting on the second half of the scarf and repeating Clue 1 again! YEA (don't groan- celebrate it!)!
Since our scarf is knit in two halves, we will be joining it in the middle by grafting the two pieces together. Don't worry, I'll walk you through the process and you'll have learned something new :)
So, on to the knitting!
Cast on 49 stitches using your most comfortable cast on (I prefer either the long tail or knitted cast on- a photo tutorial for both can be found here).
Row 1: Purl all stitches
Row 2: K3 *yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last stitch K1
Row 3: Purl all stitches
Row 4: K2 * yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Knit these 4 pattern rows for a total of 5 times.
Knit 3 rows. During the final row, k2tog once near the middle of the row (exact placement is not important) in preparation for the next clue. You should now have 48 stitches.
See ya tomorrow, and remember- have fun!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Fragments Clue 8
Hey there!
How did the cables go? Well, I hope. I bet you've figured out what we're doing by now...
Plus today is the half way point! We'll have nine more clues over the course of the next two weeks plus some finishing work and then we're done!
Row 1: K3, P1 *K7, P1* K3
Row 2: K5, P5 *K3, P5* to last 5 sts K5
Row 3: K4 *P2, K3, P2, K1* K3
Row 4: K3, P2, K2, P1, K2 *P3, K2, P1, K2* to last 5 sts P2, K3
Row 5: K6, P3 *K5, P3* to last 6 st K6
Row 6: K3, P4, K1 *P7, K1* to last 7 sts P4, K3
Row 7: K6, P3 *K5, P3* to last 6sts K6
Row 8: K3, P2, K2, P1, K2 *P3, K2, P1, K2* to last 5 sts P2, K3
Row 9: K4 *P2, K3, P2, K1* K3
Row 10: K5, P5 *K3, P5* to last 5 sts K5
Repeat rows 1-10 twice and then 1-3 again.
Knit 1 row.
Slip all stitches to a stitch holder or a piece of scrap yarn. Cut yarn leaving at least a 4 foot length.
Now you have to wait an entire weekend to see what happens next!!
Happy knitting!
How did the cables go? Well, I hope. I bet you've figured out what we're doing by now...
Plus today is the half way point! We'll have nine more clues over the course of the next two weeks plus some finishing work and then we're done!
Row 1: K3, P1 *K7, P1* K3
Row 2: K5, P5 *K3, P5* to last 5 sts K5
Row 3: K4 *P2, K3, P2, K1* K3
Row 4: K3, P2, K2, P1, K2 *P3, K2, P1, K2* to last 5 sts P2, K3
Row 5: K6, P3 *K5, P3* to last 6 st K6
Row 6: K3, P4, K1 *P7, K1* to last 7 sts P4, K3
Row 7: K6, P3 *K5, P3* to last 6sts K6
Row 8: K3, P2, K2, P1, K2 *P3, K2, P1, K2* to last 5 sts P2, K3
Row 9: K4 *P2, K3, P2, K1* K3
Row 10: K5, P5 *K3, P5* to last 5 sts K5
Repeat rows 1-10 twice and then 1-3 again.
Knit 1 row.
Slip all stitches to a stitch holder or a piece of scrap yarn. Cut yarn leaving at least a 4 foot length.
Now you have to wait an entire weekend to see what happens next!!
Happy knitting!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Fragments Clue 7
Hey there Knitters! Welcome to Clue 7 of our Fragments KAL.
For this clue, we're going to dabble in cables! For those of you who have knit cables before, please be patient with this post- there are lots of pictures! For those of you who have not knit cables before, good news- there are lots of pictures (see what I did there :)!
I really love cables. I believe when it comes to knitting, cables give you the most for your money. They really aren't that difficult (once you've broken the pieces down), have infinite possibilities (there are gazillions of ways to cross stitches), and create a highly texturized and visually intriguing fabric. You really can't miss!
Now, if you don't have a cable needle, you can make do with a double point at or near the same size as the knitting needles you're using (it's kinda crazy how often I've done this, since most of my knitting supplies obviously have feet and love to go exploring through-out the house).
Pattern Notes:
C5- slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work. Knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the 2 from the cable needle.
Photo Tutorial:
Pattern:
Row 1: K3 *P2, K5* repeat across row K3
Row 2: K3 *P5, K2* repeat across row K3
Row 3: K3 *P2, C5, P2, K5, P2, C5* K3
Row 4: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 5: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 6: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 7: K3 *P2, K5, P2, C5, P2, K5* K3
Row 8: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 9: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 10: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 11: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 12: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 13: K3 *P2, C5, P2, K5, P2, C5* K3
Row 14: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 15: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 16: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 17: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 18: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 19: K3 *P2, K5, P2, C5, P2, K5* K3
Row 20: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 21: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Knit 3 rows. During the third row, k2tog once near the center of the row in preparation for the next clue (47 sts).
Good luck, and see you tomorrow!
For this clue, we're going to dabble in cables! For those of you who have knit cables before, please be patient with this post- there are lots of pictures! For those of you who have not knit cables before, good news- there are lots of pictures (see what I did there :)!
I really love cables. I believe when it comes to knitting, cables give you the most for your money. They really aren't that difficult (once you've broken the pieces down), have infinite possibilities (there are gazillions of ways to cross stitches), and create a highly texturized and visually intriguing fabric. You really can't miss!
Now, if you don't have a cable needle, you can make do with a double point at or near the same size as the knitting needles you're using (it's kinda crazy how often I've done this, since most of my knitting supplies obviously have feet and love to go exploring through-out the house).
Pattern Notes:
C5- slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work. Knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the 2 from the cable needle.
Photo Tutorial:
My photo tutorial shows the cable stitch exactly as you will knitting it for this pattern. Please note however, that the swatch in the pictures is only a sample size and your knitting will look different.
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| Knit in pattern up to the C5 direction. |
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| Slip 2 sts to cable needle... |
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| ...and hold the cable needle to the front of your work. |
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| Knit 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit the 2 sts from the cable needle. |
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| Continue in pattern for the remainder of the row. |
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| All done! |
Pattern:
Row 1: K3 *P2, K5* repeat across row K3
Row 2: K3 *P5, K2* repeat across row K3
Row 3: K3 *P2, C5, P2, K5, P2, C5* K3
Row 4: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 5: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 6: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 7: K3 *P2, K5, P2, C5, P2, K5* K3
Row 8: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 9: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 10: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 11: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 12: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 13: K3 *P2, C5, P2, K5, P2, C5* K3
Row 14: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 15: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 16: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 17: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Row 18: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 19: K3 *P2, K5, P2, C5, P2, K5* K3
Row 20: K3 *P5, K2* K3
Row 21: K3 *P2, K5* K3
Knit 3 rows. During the third row, k2tog once near the center of the row in preparation for the next clue (47 sts).
Good luck, and see you tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Fragments Clue 6
Hi-ya Friends! I've got a really quick and easy Clue for you today! This pattern is only four rows long, so it should be a breeze to get through :)
Pattern Notes:
sl-1: Slip one stitch.
Row 1: Knit the entire row
Row 2: K3 *K1, sl-1* repeat across row K3
Row 3: Knit the entire row.
Row 4: K3 *sl-1, K1* repeat across row K3
Repeat these four rows for a total of seven times, and then repeat Row 1 again.
Knit 3 rows.
Happy knitting and see ya tomorrow!
Pattern Notes:
sl-1: Slip one stitch.
Row 1: Knit the entire row
Row 2: K3 *K1, sl-1* repeat across row K3
Row 3: Knit the entire row.
Row 4: K3 *sl-1, K1* repeat across row K3
Repeat these four rows for a total of seven times, and then repeat Row 1 again.
Knit 3 rows.
Happy knitting and see ya tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Fragments Clue 5
Hi Friends! How'd the big clue go? Hope your knitting is going well. Here is Clue 5 for The Fragments KAL
Pattern Note: Notice the border is slightly larger than normal (4 sts instead of 3). This is correct in order to keep the right number of stitches.
Row 1: K4 *P5, K5* repeat across K4
Row 2: K4 *P4, K5, P1* repeat across K4
Row 3: K4 *K2, P5, K3* repeat across K4
Row 4: K4 *P2, K5, P3* repeat across K4
Row 5: K4 *K4, P5, K1* repeat across K4
Row 6: K4 *K5, P5* repeat across K4
Row 7: K4 *K4, P5, K1* repeat across K4
Row 8: K4 *P2, K5, P3* repeat across K4
Row 9: K4 *K2, P5, K3* repeat across K4
Row 10: K4 *P4, K5, P1* repeat across K4
Work rows 1-10 twice then work row 1 again (21 rows).
Knit 3 rows.
Pattern Note: Notice the border is slightly larger than normal (4 sts instead of 3). This is correct in order to keep the right number of stitches.
Row 1: K4 *P5, K5* repeat across K4
Row 2: K4 *P4, K5, P1* repeat across K4
Row 3: K4 *K2, P5, K3* repeat across K4
Row 4: K4 *P2, K5, P3* repeat across K4
Row 5: K4 *K4, P5, K1* repeat across K4
Row 6: K4 *K5, P5* repeat across K4
Row 7: K4 *K4, P5, K1* repeat across K4
Row 8: K4 *P2, K5, P3* repeat across K4
Row 9: K4 *K2, P5, K3* repeat across K4
Row 10: K4 *P4, K5, P1* repeat across K4
Work rows 1-10 twice then work row 1 again (21 rows).
Knit 3 rows.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Fragments Clue 4
Hi-ya Knitters! Did you have a nice weekend? All caught up on the KAL? I spent most of the weekend working on some other projects, but I'm looking forward to working on this week's clues!
So, here you go- Clue 4 for the Fragments KAL! It's kinda a long one, but the good news is that there aren't any repeats. If you are relatively new to knitting, take your time with this one and make sure to keep good track of where you are.
Row 1: K3 *P1, K2, P11* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 2: K3 *K11, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 3: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K10* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 4: K3 *P10, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 5: K3 *P1, K2, P11* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 6: K3 *K11, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 7: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 8: K3 * P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 9: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 10: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 11: K3 *P8, K2, P4 * repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 12: K3 *K4, P2, K8* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 13: K3 *K7, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 14: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P7* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 15: K3 *P8, K2, P4* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 16: K3 *K4, P2, K8* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 17: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 18: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 19: K3 *P1, K2, P1,K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 20: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 21: K3 *P1, K2, P11* K3
Knit 3 rows.
Enjoy your knitting and I'll see you tomorrow!
So, here you go- Clue 4 for the Fragments KAL! It's kinda a long one, but the good news is that there aren't any repeats. If you are relatively new to knitting, take your time with this one and make sure to keep good track of where you are.
Row 1: K3 *P1, K2, P11* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 2: K3 *K11, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 3: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K10* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 4: K3 *P10, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 5: K3 *P1, K2, P11* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 6: K3 *K11, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 7: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 8: K3 * P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 9: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 10: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 11: K3 *P8, K2, P4 * repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 12: K3 *K4, P2, K8* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 13: K3 *K7, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 14: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P7* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 15: K3 *P8, K2, P4* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 16: K3 *K4, P2, K8* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 17: K3 *P1, K2, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 18: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 19: K3 *P1, K2, P1,K3, P1, K2, P1, K3* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 20: K3 *P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1* repeat to the last 3 sts K3
Row 21: K3 *P1, K2, P11* K3
Knit 3 rows.
Enjoy your knitting and I'll see you tomorrow!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Fragments Clue 3
Hey everybody! How's it going so far? Have you been able to cast on and get started?
Well, we've made it through the first week (albeit a short one) of our Fragments Mystery KAL! Later this afternoon I will get some pictures up of the first three clues so you'll be able to see what we've done so far. In the mean time, here's the third clue for your project!
Row 1: K3 * K5, P1 * repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 2: K3 *P1, K1, P4* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 3: K3 *K3, P1, K2* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 4: K3 * P3, K1, P2* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 5: K3 *K1, P1, K4* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 6: K3 *P5, K1* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Repeat rows 1-6 three times, then repeat rows 1-5.
Knit 3 rows.
Whenever you have questions, you can either post them in the comments section of this post or check out the Year of Swatches Group on Ravelry for help.
Happy knitting and I'll see you on Monday!
Well, we've made it through the first week (albeit a short one) of our Fragments Mystery KAL! Later this afternoon I will get some pictures up of the first three clues so you'll be able to see what we've done so far. In the mean time, here's the third clue for your project!
Row 1: K3 * K5, P1 * repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 2: K3 *P1, K1, P4* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 3: K3 *K3, P1, K2* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 4: K3 * P3, K1, P2* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 5: K3 *K1, P1, K4* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Row 6: K3 *P5, K1* repeat from * to the last 3 stitches K3
Repeat rows 1-6 three times, then repeat rows 1-5.
Knit 3 rows.
Whenever you have questions, you can either post them in the comments section of this post or check out the Year of Swatches Group on Ravelry for help.
Happy knitting and I'll see you on Monday!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Fragments Clue 2
Hey there friends- I hope you've enjoyed the kick start to our KAL! Did you find everything alright? I'm curious to know what you'll be knitting with, so off to the right you'll find a poll about your yarn choice. Please take a second and let me know what weight yarn you're using!
Are you ready for our next clue? Its another fairly short one with plenty of repeat~ Here it is!
Rows 1, 2, 3, 4: K2 *P2, K2* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Rows 5, 6, 7, 8: K2 *K2, P2* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Repeat rows 1-8 for a total of two times, then knit rows 1-7 again (23 Rows total).
Knit 3 rows.
Care to see a picture of yesterday's clue? On Fridays I will post pictures of the previous week's clues so you can see what we've done so far!
Happy Knitting, and I'll see you tomorrow!
Are you ready for our next clue? Its another fairly short one with plenty of repeat~ Here it is!
Rows 1, 2, 3, 4: K2 *P2, K2* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Rows 5, 6, 7, 8: K2 *K2, P2* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Repeat rows 1-8 for a total of two times, then knit rows 1-7 again (23 Rows total).
Knit 3 rows.
Care to see a picture of yesterday's clue? On Fridays I will post pictures of the previous week's clues so you can see what we've done so far!
Happy Knitting, and I'll see you tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Fragments Clue 1
Hi there Knitters and welcome to the first clue for our Fragments Mystery KAL! Are you ready for this- cuz I sure am! Over the course of the next 4 weeks, we'll be working together on a great cold weather project!
~I've used Fishermen's Wool Yarn and a US size 7 needle. You can use any yarn and size needles you'd like, although I really prefer wool for this particular project.
~The KAL starts today (January 16th) and will take four weeks to complete.
~There will be some follow up posts letting you know how to finish this project (blocking, sewing in ends, etc)
~At the end of the KAL, I will post a pattern from start to finish.
~Create a Ravelry project page and join the group Year of Swatches for knitting help!
Stitches to know:
yo- yarn over- A single increase. Move the yarn to the front of the work, the same action as if you were to purl, then wrap the yarn over the top of the needle and resume your knitting. This creates a hole or an eyelet in the fabric.
ssk- Slip, slip, knit. A left-slanting decrease. Slip the next two stitches, as if to knit, one at a time onto the right hand needle. Then insert the left hand needle into the fronts of both slipped stitches and knit them together.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together. A right-slanting decrease. Insert the needle into the front of the next two stitches as if to knit, and knit these stitches together.
Now onto the knitting!
Fragments Mystery KAL
Row 1: Purl all stitches
Row 2: K3 *yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last stitch K1
Row 3: Purl all stitches
Row 4: K2 * yo, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, yo, K1* repeat from * across to last two stitches K2
Knit these 4 pattern rows for a total of 5 times.
Knit 3 rows. During the final row, k2tog once near the middle of the row (exact placement is not important) in preparation for the next clue. You should now have 48 stitches.
See ya tomorrow and happy knitting!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Fragments
Hi Friends and welcome to the first post of our winter Mystery KAL! I am so excited to start this journey with all of you. This post is designed to give you a bit of an intro to what we'll be spending the next couple of weeks working on. I've come up with a bunch of possible questions and their answers that will hopefully give you a good idea of what'll be going on. In this post we'll talk about yarn and needles, the KAL duration, and where to find help if you need it. I hope you'll join me in this fun knitting project! Without further ado, I introduce:
What is a Mystery KAL anyway?
A KAL stands for Knit A-Long. This means that we'll all be knitting this pattern in bits and pieces at the same time. The mystery of it is that no one quite knows what it'll end up being! Each section, or Clue, will be released containing a couple of rows of pattern and any info you may need to knit that section. That's all! When the KAL is finished, I'll have pictures up as well as the total pattern. We have a group on Ravelry.com named "Year of Swatches". In our forum there will be a thread (conversation) titled: "Spoiler Alert: Pictures!" for those of you who would like to see the pics of the project as we go.
Who can knit this?
This project is fairly basic, but the end result is beautiful!
If you've tried any of the patterns on this blog, you can knit this project.
If you are fairly new to knitting but know the basics like knit and purl, you can knit this project.
If you're an advanced knitter who loves a Mystery, you can knit this project.
In the end, I believe that any knitter can tackle this project. I've broken it down enough that it won't be too overwhelming for beginners or too boring for more advanced knitters.
If you aren't already on Ravelry, I strongly encourage you to join. It's free and is an awesome resource to knitters. If you are on Ravelry, there is a project page titled: Fragments Mystery KAL. Please start a project page and join our Year of Swatches group for fun conversations as well as pattern help.
Ok, this sounds like fun! How do I sign up and where can I go for help?
If you are on Ravelry, start a project page! Otherwise simply check in on this blog on all weekdays (Monday thru Friday) for the duration of the KAL for your Clues.
For knitting help, join our group on Ravelry titled Year of Swatches. There will be a forum thread devoted to this project. You can ask your questions there or write your question in the comments section on this blog. Before you ask though, read through the forum (someone may have already asked and answered your question).
So, what do I need?
For my project, I used Fishermen's Wool by Lion Brand. It is a worsted weight 100% wool yarn that has 465 yards per skein. I used most of the skein for this project, so plan on purchasing at least 465 yards of your preferred worsted weight yarn. You can use acrylic if you want, but I really like the wool for this project since there will be some blocking, and wool tends to hold its shape best.
You will be knitting this project flat, so you'll need straight needles or a circular needle worked back and forth. I used a pair of US 7/ 4.5 mm needles. My gauge was 4.5 sts per inch.
You will also need a cable needle and a darning needle for sewing in ends.
Is gauge really important?
It's not terribly important, since this pattern won't be a garment (Ooh- first Clue!). If you'd like to knit using a lighter weight yarn, feel free! My test knitter used sock yarn and US 3 needles for her project! Play around with yarn and needle size to see what you like. Just remember that yardage may change using different yarns and needles.
When do we start and how long will this take?
The first Clue will be posted on January 16th (my birthday!). Every weekday (Monday thru Friday) a new Clue will be posted by 8 am Pacific Time. You'll be able to have a finished project, blocked and wrapped in time for Valentine's Day (or if you're a wee bit slower, a great Easter or Mother's Day Gift)!
Are there any special skills I'll need for this KAL?
Aside from knitting and purling, we'll use increases (knit-in-front-and-back), decreases (ssk and k2tog), yo, and a tinsy bit of cabling. Don't know how to do that? No worries! I will work through each special skill as it's addressed so you'll be able to knit along even if you don't know that skill.
Any hints on what we're making?
The only thing I'll give ya is that it is an accessory appropriate for any age or gender, so pick your yarn based on what the recipient (yes, that includes you!) would like!
Well Friends, that's all for now. If you have any questions, comment on this post and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. In the mean time, get your friends, your needles, and your yarn at the ready- because we're about to take off on a fantastic knitting adventure!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy 2013!
Hi Friends and welcome to another year of knitting!
I knew it had been a while since I had written, but I really didn't realize how long it had been- apparently I really got lost in the "holiday hurricane" (feel free to use that term as needed)!
I am so excited for this new year of knitting. I can hardly believe that this will be our third year- the time has flown by!
NUMBER 1: The Books
I have the book list for the upcoming year. There are some great (I hope) books on this list that I am looking forward to reading. You'll be able to find this list, as well as the last two years' book lists, under the "Book List" Tab at the top of the page. Books will be announced at the beginning of each month and I'll update links as we go through the year.
January- Giant George: Life With The World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser
February- The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
March- Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
April- Postmistress by Sarah Blake
May- Buddah In The Attic by Julie Otsuka
June- Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simpson
July- Defending Jacob by William Landay
August- Follow The River by James Alexander Thom
September- In the Garden of Beasts- Erik Larson
October- TBA
November- Wild: From Lost To Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
December- Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
January's book is Giant George: Life With The World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser
GIANT GEORGE is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar. In 2010, George was named by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World-ever. He appeared on Oprah, and even has his own global fan club. But to Dave and Christie, this extraordinary animal is still their beloved pet, the one who has made them laugh, made them cry, and continues to make them incredibly happy.
-From Amazon's Book Store
NUMBER 2: The Knitting
2013 is going to be a little bit different than the last couple of years. There has been a bunch of requests for patterns incorporating color, and I am planning on doing that along with a couple of texture/ cable/ lace patterns thrown in. There is a bit of a caveat though. Some color-work lends itself better to knitting in the round. So, while there will be some squares, there will also be some other projects sprinkled in along the way. While my blogging and square-knitting has gone on a bit of a knitting hiatus these past few months, my design brain has been going nuts coming up with some great ideas for you. I won't guarantee that you'll get one pattern each month, but know that I am planning on offering up plenty for you to work on- and I hope you'll enjoy it!
NUMBER 3: Our First Project
On that note, I have been working away on our very first project for 2013 for some time now. I've designed a MYSTERY KNIT-A-LONG to kick off the new year. The first clue will be up on January 16th (my birthday!) and will carry on for about 3 weeks (or so). There will be more information including what yarn to pick, needles to use, and gauge to knit on the blog around the 9th. So come back and join us for our MYSTERY KNIT-A-LONG!
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