It's My Party

New for Fall 2010

"It's My Party"

Super soft Malabrigo Kettle Dyed Merino Worsted

Makes this cowl an irresistible 

gift for the holidays.

needles: 24" circular US #7 & #9, cable needle

stitch markers, 2 skeins Malabrigo Merino Worsted

Correction: 

Some patterns in 2010 were purchased with this typo. 

Please make sure your verion is correct.
Row 54: (decrease) K2, P1, K9, P1, K2, P1, K2, SSK, K2, SSK, K2, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K2, K2tog, P1, repeat from ** to end. Cable Pattern #1 has 13 sts and your cables in Chart #2 will now have 6 sts each to twist instead of 8 each.

Sugar Mountain

A winter headband for cozy ears!
This is a perfect project as you head for
the hills on your winter ski trip!


Pictured: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino 
Superchunky (2 skeins = 150m)
US #9 dpns
Gauge:  3-3.5sts/inch

Memory Keeper

Remember your semester abroad? Remember the mittens you carried from coast to coast on every train? These fingerless fair isle mittens will make any traveler feel right at home while leaving her fingers free to gather her passport and text her mom that she's arrived safely!

Blue Sky Baby Alpaca Sport Weight

6 colors - 1 skein each 

choose 3 darker colors and 3 lighter colors

pictured  here:

Darker: Nat. Brown (501), Latte Brown (002), Nat. Med. Gray (508)

Lighter:  Petal Pink (516), Nat. Taupe (505), Nat. White (500)

US #5 dpns

Gauge: 6sts/6 rows per 1" square in Fair Isle

Size:  18.5" long, 8"hand, 12" forearm

I Love Lacy!

Add new life to an antique brooch,
pendant or trinket with a simple
crocheted edging.  Add some sparkle
by embellishing your finished piece with beads!
Granny's stuff never looked so good!


Classic Crochet Thread (size 10)
Crochet hook: 2.75mm

Festival Mittens

Even when it's chilly, the beat goes on!


MC: Punta Del Este Yarns "Mericash Solid" - 1 skein
AC: Louisa Harding "Kimono Angora" - 1 skein
US #2 and #7 sets of dpns
Size:  Small/Med (Med/Large)
Gauge: Linen Stitch/6sts/inch, 
Mock Fisherman's Rib/7sts/inch.

Crescent Moon

Dress up a plain crewneck sweater or wear

strapless for your man in the moon!

You'll dance under the stars in this fun accessory!

Approximately 65 yards of a light weight yarn.

(pictured right: Berroco Suede, left: Plymouth Baby Alpaca DK)

Needle size should coordinate with yarn

Gauge: 6.5 - 8 st/inch

Ribbon and Beads

Cootie Shot

When you were a kid, the hip accessory was a "Hello Kitty" backpack. Now that you're all grown up, you need a more sophisticated kitty for a Girls' Night Out, but you still need your COOTIE SHOT to keep the boy cooties away.  Knit and flet this kitty print, grab your girlfriends and head out for some fun. But remember, NO BOYS ALLOWED!

Plymouth Galway Worsted Weight Wool

(4 colors, 1 skein each)

sampled in pink, brown, dk.brown, off white

US#8 Needle

5 sts/inch before felting

Finished size 8ish" x 4ish"

Now, go have fun and don't be a scaredy cat,

but remember that it's a jungle out there!

God Bless the Cootie Shot!

Bijou Reflection

Baby, it's cold outside, but layers

can be pretty!

This double layered scarf with a delicate lace edge can be snuggled close to your neck to keep any chill out. Its unique construction reminds me of a reflection. It is worked lengthwise in one peice, the top reflecting the bottom, with a drawstring casing in the middle. I've included sash instructions, but you can replace this with your own fabric sash to add even more personal style to this fun scarf.

Bijou Basin Ranch 50% Pure Yak Down/

50% Fine Wool DK - 3 skeins (approx. 450 yards)

US#6 32" circular needle

5 sts/inch in Stockinette Stitch

Beam Me Up Scottie!

The first time I wore this necklace, I was trying to keep pace with the fashion designers and their long layers with big baubles.  I must say, I FELT a little like my son's solar system science project.  Oh the things we do as fashion slaves! Choose a tiny choker using only the smallest size, or long layers of planet sized beads. How about earrings or a purse handle for your Stitch Poet Clutch! Holiday ornaments? 

Plymouth Galway Wrosted Weight Wool

1/2" Tiny Bead: 1 yard

1" Big Bead: 4 yards

1.5" Planet sized Bead: 10 yards

US#8 dpns

Gauge: 5 sts/inch before felting