Knitting
Cottage Slipper Socks
(Courtesy of www.lionbrand.com)
These warm cozy socks are very easy to make, even though I consider myself a “beginner” at knitting, I had to test out a pair myself- and absolutely love them! You can also sew on a patch of leather or suede material to the bottoms, for a nice non-skid, padded sole.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Adult Medium
Directions for woman’s sock Size 9-11. For a larger sock, use the next size larger needles.
YOU WILL NEED:
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® yarn (color of your choice- “Fisherman” was used in the photo above”)
Stitch Markers
Stitch Holders
Size 13 (9.00 mm) double-pointed needles
GAUGE:
9 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
SOCKS (make 2)
Beg at top of sock, cast on 28 sts. Making sure not to twist yarn when joining, mark beg of rnd with a colored strand of yarn and join. Work around in k 1, p 1 rib for 8 rnds. Change to St st (k every row) and work even until 7″ from beg.
Next (dec) rnd K 6, k2tog, place plastic marker, k 12, k2tog, place plastic marker, k 6. Cont in St st rep dec rnd every 4 rnds 4 times dec 1 st before each plastic marker-20 sts rem. Work even until 12″ from beg, ending at beg of rnd.
Heel flap: Next row K 5, k 10 and place these 10 sts on holder for instep, k 5. Remove plastic markers and work back and forth (p on WS, k on RS) for 3″, ending with a p row.
Turn Heel:
Row 1 K 5, k2tog tbl, k 2, turn.
Row 2 P 5, p2tog, turn.
Row 3 K 4, k2tog tbl, k 1, turn.
Row 4 P 4, p2tog, p 1, turn.
Row 5 K 3, k2tog tbl, k 1, turn.
Row 6 P across remaining 5 sts.
Gusset and foot K across the 5 sts of heel turning, pick up and k 8 sts for heel gusset, place plastic marker, k across 10 sts for instep, place plastic marker, pick up and k 8 sts for heel turning, place plastic marker-31 sts. K to 2 sts before plastic marker, k2tog, sl marker, k 10 sts of instep, sl marker, k2tog tbl, k rem sts.
Next rnd K 1 rnd even. Rep these 2 rnds 6 times in all-19 sts. Work even until foot meas 2″ less than final length required.
Shape toe K to first plastic marker, sl marker, k2tog tbl, k to within 2 sts of next plastic marker, k2tog, sl marker, complete rnd.
Next rnd K 1 rnd even. Rep these 2 rnds 3 times in all-13 sts. Remove plastic markers.
Last (dec) rnd K2tog, k 1, k2tog tbl , k2tog, k 1, k2tog tbl, k2tog, k 1-8 sts. Divide sts on 2 st holders; the upper and lower toe-4 sts on each. Turn sock to WS. Mesh the sts onto a double-pointed needles, alternating one from the upper and one from the lower, binding off 2 sts tog as if to p across row.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
meas = measure(s)
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sl = slip
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through the back loop
tog = together
WS = wrong side
Quick Last Minute Gift Ideas
Cell Phone Cozy
3.5oz (100g) Paton’s Classic Merino Wool
Size 7 US (4.5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
1 button
Instructions:
20 stitches (sts) and 26 rows = 4 inch (10cm) in Stockinette St (knit 1 row, purl 1 row).
Abbreviations:
RS = right side;
WS = wrong side;
P = purl;
K = knit;
SI1 = slip 1 stitch;
psso = pass slipped stitch over;
yrn = yarn round needle;
P2tog = purl 2 stitches together.
Cast on 22 stitches.
Proceed as follows:
Row 1 (RS): P2. *SI1. K2. psso. P2; Rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K2. *P1. yrn. P1. K2; Rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: P2. *K3. P2; Rep from * to end of row. Row 4: K2. *P3. K2; Rep from * to end of row. These 4 rows form pattern.
Continue in pattern until work from beginning measures 11 ins [28cm], ending with WS facing for next row.
Note: You may lengthen according to the size of your cell phone.
Antenna hole:
Bind off 6 sts. 16 sts.
Work in pattern to end of row. Work 3 more rows in pattern. Cast on 6 sts. 22 sts. Continue in pattern until work from beginning measures 13.75 ins [35cm] ending with Row 3 of pattern facing for next row.
Make Buttonhole:
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern 10 sts. Bind off 2 sts. Work in pattern to end of row.
Next row: Work Row 4 of pattern, casting on 2 sts over bound off sts. Work in pattern to end of row.
Next row: (P2tog. SI1. K2. psso) twice. P2tog. (SI1. K2. psso. P2tog.) twice. 17 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off all sts knitwise on WS
Fold bottom edge up to where first bind off is and sew side seams.
Sew on button
Book Sweater
1 ball of worsted weight (roughly 50 yards)
Knitting needle: 7 US/4.50 mm OR SIZE TO OBTAIN TENSION
Tension: 1″ = 5 stitches using Stockinette stitch
Instructions:
1 x 1 rib stitch
Row 1: *knit one, purl one* continue from * to * end of row.
Repeat for pattern.
Stockinette (Stocking) Stitch
Row 1: knit to end of row.
Row 2: purl to end of row.
Repeat for pattern.
Cast on 45 stitches
Work in ribbing until your measures an inch.
Change to stocking stitch until your work measures thirteen inches.
Change back to ribbing pattern until ribbing measures an inch.
Your entire work should measure fourteen inches at this point.
Cast off 45 stitches.
Finishing:
Now you are ready to sew your work. Ensure that the purl (“wrong”) side is facing out.
Fold your work in half. Line up the ribbing on one side to the ribbing on the other.
Sew your pocket together.
You should now have a little pocket. The opening should be framed by ribbing.
Ipod Cozy
(will also work for cell phones)
8 ply Wool or Double Weighted Yarn
Size 11 (8.00 mm)
Instructions:
(Make 2)
Cast on 24 stitches.
K1, P1 Right Side
P1, K1 wrong side
Keep knitting in this sequence until work measures 4 1/2 inches and cast off.
Sew up the sides and then sew across the bottom with yarn.
I wanted to make some quick knitted gifts, and had the idea (okay okay, so I copied the idea)of these mug cozies. I thought I’d share “my” patternNeedles:4mm I think,they say 8 on them, if I remember rightly that’s 4mm
Yarn: that random ball of wool in the knitting basket with no label on it, but it’s the right color.
probably double knit or sport weight.
A matching or colorful button.
tension square: just don’t knit too tight or too loose and if you do, put it on a bigger or smaller mug.
Cast on 62 stitches, in whatever way you like to cast on
K1 P1 rib for two rows
3rd row K6 P2 K6 P2 K10 P2 K6 P2 K10 P2 K6 P2 K6
4th row K2 P4 K2 P6 K2 P10 K2 P6 K2 P10 K2 P6 K2 P4 K2
repeat row 3 and 4 once more
row 7 K6 P2 C6F (cable the next 6 stitches,ie: put 3 on a cable needle at the front (or the back if you prefer)
knit next 3 sts then k 3 from cable needle) p2 k10 p2 C6F p2 k10 p2 C6F p2 k6
row 8 as row 4
repeat rows 3-8 twice more
then row 3 and 4 once more
k1p1 rib for two rows
cast off, leaving a long thread.
use loose cast on thread to join the bottom rib
use cast off thread to make a button hole. make a loop by sewing it through the back to the front, wrapping it round your finger (to make a size for the button you have chosen, then into knitting again and repeat so you have a double thickness loop. then bring the yarn back through and blanket stitch around the loop.(I’m sure that made no sense. if anyone’s bothered I’ll try and explain it better. sew the button on the other side.
buy ultra cheap mugs (I got these for 10 for $1 at the local dollar store) and dress them in their new winter sweaters!
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