tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17586852557417520942024-03-13T07:08:42.639-07:00Cascade Yarns Blog - Musings and Happenings from Cascade YarnsCascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.comBlogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-88002545727965243942020-11-24T16:31:00.000-08:002020-11-24T16:31:16.432-08:00LYS Tour - The Knitting Tree LA<p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Local Yarn Shops provide community, education, friendship, and social connections. These past months have been challenging for small businesses; everyone is finding their own way to adapt. I wanted to use this blog to offer a series of postings, featuring some fabulous yarn shops and share their stores. I hope you enjoy my virtual yarn crawl. <br /><br />Shannon Dunbabin</span><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAsgRsaA3yo/X7wrMcjP3WI/AAAAAAAADlo/4yQyd2pw3Xc39weEsWIcC5j2988QSYCbgCPcBGAYYCw/w201-h201/Logo.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first stop is <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394">The Knitting Tree, LA</a>, located in Inglewood, CA. Annette Corsino-Blair and Bruce Blair have for owned the shop for the past 7 years. Annette is a veteran of the local yarn store world. Previously, she owned Amano Yarn Center based in Venice, CA from 2004 to 2009. 2002 marked Annette’s personal involvement into the craft of hand knitting. Annette began teaching friends and neighbors how to knit. Word quickly spread and soon she had 20 people in her kitchen on Monday nights. Annette, along with two friends, started Amano Yarn center in 2004. Prior to this, Annette’s resume consisted of experience as an artist, art teacher, photographer, and mother. Lack of prior business experience, however, led to Amano Yarn Center’s closing. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8I6_pNAPUc/X7wqwgPcXQI/AAAAAAAADlc/wmIzqTt5HPMwvJEgmHDhfwwHYp_WwfcZQCPcBGAYYCw/s850/FB_IMG_1605652807704.jpg"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8I6_pNAPUc/X7wqwgPcXQI/AAAAAAAADlc/wmIzqTt5HPMwvJEgmHDhfwwHYp_WwfcZQCPcBGAYYCw/w400-h235/FB_IMG_1605652807704.jpg" title="Photo by Corinne Cobabe" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Photo by Corinne Cobabe</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Annette, had other struggles in her life. This included an abusive relationship and divorce, which led to her spending time in a domestic violence center. Knitting was a constant, for Annette: it helped her cope through trying times.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> After the dark period in her life had passed, Annette met her husband Bruce in a dance class (literally it takes two to Tango) and the two of them purchased the store that would become Knitting Tree LA in 2013. Running Knitting Tree LA has not only been a source of livelihood for the two but has been a passion.</span><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyDNrW1r0s0/X7wqupaclpI/AAAAAAAADlY/dLfP_2cDar4Y4gz72VJg-Skr4J0pLMr1ACPcBGAYYCw/w367-h361/20201117_145739.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Knitting Tree, LA near LAX Airport in Inglewood, California has a strong, diverse community. As a result, a wide variety of people - both locally and internationally come to visit the shop. It reminds Annette of the neighborhood where she grew up in post WWII low income housing, where her neighbors were largely military families of all races and religions. Everyone would play in the street together, like a large extended family, since they all lived so close to one another.</span><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4QTtLPfOkg/X7wquGDh3ZI/AAAAAAAADlU/gl-ocJ5jhA4FfMbzCHSASR4hiIwfvvc0QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/20201117_145720.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Floral Lace Block Jacket in Ultra Pima (designed by Nicky Epstein)</span><br /> </a> <br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Annette brings her art background to the shop with lots of color and expressive design. She is skilled at knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning dyeing, and sewing. Her mom taught her the basics when she was little (to keep her busy) but she has worked to improve her skills as an adult, always seeking to learn new techniques.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yg8NIEnrX3c/X7wqsmjUwqI/AAAAAAAADlU/CnZg2yQCSmU6JYBbDI4BtOJd4409lVR-ACPcBGAYYCw/w325-h400/20201117_145615.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394">Floral Homage Top in Ultra Pima</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394">Designed by Annette to honor her Mexican heritage</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Annette loves owning The Knitting Tree, LA. She gets to help people find confidence in being creative. More important to Annette is the community that her store fosters, as friendships and bonds are formed between people that may have not met without the shop.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gsNxdv0OH7Q/X7wqryp_0XI/AAAAAAAADlU/gtC45Q3XQkwW6iOLepVlWnN0eTjsgDVGgCPcBGAYYCw/w333-h329/20201117_145542.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prior to Covid, there were weekly potlucks, Sunday Brunches and Wednesday night knitting group. There is also Rhinebeck West (a yearly fiber festival) that features LA based dyers and makers along with quarterly fashion shows and a giant holiday party. Now, everything is done via Zoom. Many customers are also friends, so it is important to stay in touch.</span><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUJlx03Mubk/X7wqtoegmpI/AAAAAAAADlg/LqGOW_G4PjIxQI6mJg6ibSHV9AKZbtzpACPcBGAYYCw/s320/20201117_145703.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Knitting Tree, LA offers a wide range of classes including Hand and Machine Knitting, Crocheting, Spinning, Tapestry and Rigid Heddle Weaving, Dyeing and Embroidery. They try to offer as many classes as possible via Zoom.</span><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MamoMeyy1hI/X7wqvu72vWI/AAAAAAAADlg/7R2vYYbN8KEEe1k6dQ8jflTTnUxRcqyqwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/20201117_145824.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Yarn Tasting & Intro to Color Workshop</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Earlier this year, I had a Yarn Tasting and Intro to Color workshop at The Knitting Tree, LA. It was such an enthusiastic group; they were all so very welcoming. It is always a pleasure to see Annette and her gracious community.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYQGKSGA68c/X7wqvNc5_KI/AAAAAAAADlY/YoYfyD2J8ts4Aq637RC_55O4gOFysdzdwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/20201117_145805.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Nicole Frost teaching a Dye Workshop</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Annette and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394">Nicole Frost</a> are starting a new mentorship program in January. They picked 6 people of color in Los Angeles to mentor for six months in becoming Indie Dyers and how to open their own businesses. Since there is a tremendous lack of Indie Dyers of color, Annette and Nicole decided to build them from within.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niUQ1ZgiJK0/X7wqwFFHmkI/AAAAAAAADlg/m5IBsfeuXVwn_NUa5nwP1lfPhrLDxgPpACPcBGAYYCw/s1087/20201117_145846.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niUQ1ZgiJK0/X7wqwFFHmkI/AAAAAAAADlg/m5IBsfeuXVwn_NUa5nwP1lfPhrLDxgPpACPcBGAYYCw/s320/20201117_145846.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blooming Bomber Jacket in Cantata and Nifty Cotton<br />designed by Katie Jones</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Annette's favorite Cascade Yarn is <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1758685255741752094/8800254572796524394">Cantata</a>, a multi-season, Aran gauge Cotton-Merino blend. She feels it to be perfect for L.A. weather and loves the 3D effect that happens when it is knitted or crocheted. She carries a variety of Cascade Yarns that she appreciates for the quality and value.</span><br /><br />Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-62185470623215178752020-06-30T07:19:00.000-07:002020-06-30T07:19:14.531-07:00Fixation Arm Warmer/Hand Cover<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">During the shutdown one of the Local Yarn Shops we work with suggested I design an arm warmer that can be used as a hand cover for opening doors, pushing shopping carts and other times that you need to touch something while out of the house. The idea being that you could pull it down and back up on the top side of your hand when you wanted to have something as a barrier between your hand and an object. This is particularly helpful when there is no convenient place to wash your hands or hand sanitizer available. They can be worn on your arm or scrunched on your wrist.</span><br />
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-90734349830889006052019-05-31T13:19:00.000-07:002019-05-31T13:32:23.498-07:00A Year of Giving - May - Fixation Picc Line Cover<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For May, Carly in our office suggested I make a PICC Line Cover in Fixation Splash. PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - a long IV line that is inserted in the arm and ends in a vein the chest near the heart. These are intended for long-term use for delivering medications, chemotherapy or other IV fluids. The exposed part of the line should be covered when not in use. What is provided to cover the PICC line is usually not very comfortable or durable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Hand knit covers are a great alternative because they are comfortable and look more like a knit accessory than a medical dressing. Many hospitals will accept these. One organization that is distributing PICC line covers to medical centers for Cystic Fibrosis is </span><a href="http://findingjennproject.blogspot.com/">The Finding Jenn Project</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-FixationSplash.htm">Fixation</a> is a DK weight blend of cotton with just a hint of spandex. We chose <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-FixationSplash.htm">Fixation Splash</a> because the cotton is breathable and the spandex is stretchy to allow comfortable movement of the elbow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 ball Fixation Splash (98.3% Cotton/1.7% Spandex) - shown in 105 (Sun Drop)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K - Knit</span></div>
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sts) (measures 8" circumference) to fit 11-12" bicep</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Length - 7.5"
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Medium will fit 11-12" bicep</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Large will fit 12.5-13.5" bicep</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Continue until 7,
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bind off in K3, P1 ribbing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For April, I made another hat in Cantata - a fun, multi-season yarn with a unique construction (a cotton cage with superwash wool blown inside). A heathery-denim look pairs well with great stitch definition in this soft, lightweight yarn. The stitch pattern is a swirling, slightly lacy rib that moves in a diagonal direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We will be giving away 3 kits of 2 skeins each (enough to make 2 hats) - 2 through <a href="https://contest.app.do/mghpve">Facebook</a> and 1 here on the Blog. To enter on the Blog, comment with your favorite color of Cantata. The winner will be selected on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 3 pm PST.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 hank <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cantata.htm">Cantata</a> (70% Cotton/30% Merino Wool - 218 yds/100 g) - #13 (Purple)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 7 - 16" circular needles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 9 - 16" circular needles and DPNs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stitch Marker</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn Needle (to weave in ends)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K: Knit </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K2tog: Knit 2
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Teen/Small Adult, Med/Large Adult</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With US 7, Cast on 80, 96 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join in the round,
careful not to twist</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place marker to show beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work P4, K4 </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">until
1.5", 2" from cast-on edge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P4, K12 for 2 rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Start pattern:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 1:</span> P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, K2tog,
P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, K1 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 2:</span> P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog, P1,
K1, P1, K1, YO, K2 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 3:</span> P4, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K1,
P1, K1, YO, P1, K2 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 4:</span> P4, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1,
K1, YO, K1, P1, K2 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 5:</span> P4, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1,
YO, P1, K1, P1, K2 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 6:</span> P4, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO,
K1, P1, K1, P1, K2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cont until
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 1:</span> P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, K2tog,
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Row 5:</span> P4, K1, K2tog, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6: P4, K1, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7: P3, K2tog,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8: P2, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 9: P1, K2tog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 10: K2tog</span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-21494697939160503502019-03-18T14:27:00.001-07:002019-09-30T08:20:38.695-07:00A Year of Giving - March - Anchor Bay - Pannonica Slouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For March, I made a lacy slouch in <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-AnchorBay.htm">Anchor Bay</a>, one of my favorite yarns. It is an ultra-soft and versatile blend of Superwash Merino and Cotton that is fabulous for a variety of projects - from babies to adults in both knit and crochet. We will be giving away 3 kits of 2 skeins each (enough to make at least 2 hats per kit) - 2 through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CascadeYarns/">Cascade Yarns Facebook page</a> and 1 through the blog. To enter on the blog, comment with your favorite spring knitting project. The winners will be drawn at 3 pm PST on Thursday, March 21, 2019.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;">
1 skein <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-AnchorBay.htm">Anchor Bay</a> (50% Cotton/50% Merino Wool - 262 yds/100 g) - shown in #22 (Chrysanthemum)</div>
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 4 - 16"
circular needles</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 6 - 16"
circular needles and DPNs</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stitch Marker</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;">
K - Knit</div>
</span></span></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P - Purl</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">YO - Yarn Over</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K2tog - Knit 2 Together</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SSK - Slip, Slip, Knit 2 Slipped stitches together</span></div>
</li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Gauge</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7.5 sts = 1" in K3, P3 - US 4</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finished Measurements </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">15, 16" unstretched at brim</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Approximately 8.75", 9.75" long</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With US 4 - Cast on
(108), 120 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join in the round -
place marker to show beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K3, P3 for
(1.5"), 2"</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Change to US 6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Start Pattern:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1- K3, K2tog,
YO, K1</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2 - K2, K2tog,
YO, K2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3 - K1, K2tog,
YO, K3</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4 - K2tog, YO,
K4</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5 - K1, YO, SSK,
K3</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6 - K2, YO, SSK,
K2,</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7 - K3, YO, SSK,
K1</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8 - K4, YO, SSK</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Repeat 8 rounds
until (8.5"), 9.5" from cast on edge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Start Decreases:</b></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1- K3, K2tog,
YO, K4, K2tog, K1 (99, 110 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2 - K2, K2tog,
YO, K4, K2tog, K1 (90, 100 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3 - K1, K2tog,
YO, K4, K2tog, K1 (81, 90 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4 - K2tog, YO,
K4, K2tog, K1 (72, 80 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5 - K1, YO, SSK,
K3, K2tog (63, 70 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6 - K2, YO, SSK,
K1, K2tog (54, 60 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 7- K4, K2tog
(45, 50 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 8 - K3, K2tog
(36, 40 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 9 - K2, K2tog
(27, 30 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 10 - K1, K2tog
(18, 20 sts)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 11 - K2tog (9,
10 sts)</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut yarn. Thread
tail through remaining stitches. Weave in ends.</span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-84314704118920418702019-03-01T15:10:00.000-08:002019-03-01T15:19:50.026-08:00Year of Giving - February - Cherub Chunky Wave - Introspection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For February, I made a quick hat out of <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-CherubChunkyWave.htm">Cherub Chunky Wave</a> - a new color effect for Cherub Chunky with a gradation wave. Cherub Chunky Wave is a nylon-acrylic blend that is easy care - machine wash and dry making it perfect for charity knitting and gift giving. We will be giving away 3 kits (2 skeins of Cherub Chunky Wave in each) - 2 through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CascadeYarns/">Cascade Yarns Facebook page</a> and 1 through the Blog. To enter on the Blog, please comment with the last person/organization you gave a handmade item to. The winner will be drawn at 3 pm PST on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 skein <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-CherubChunkyWave.htm">Cherub Chunky Wave</a> (55% Nylon/45% Acrylic - 137 yds/100 g)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 8 16" Circular Needles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 10 16" Circular Needles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">US 10 DPNs (Double Pointed Needles)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stitch Marker</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn Needle</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K - Knit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P - Purl</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K2tog - Knit 2 Together</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sts - Stitches</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Gauge</b></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Approx 4 sts = 1" in Stockinette (unstretched)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With US 8 circular needle, Cast On 63</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, 72, 81 sts (Child, Adult - S/M, Adult L)</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place Stitch Marker to show beginning of round</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Start Ribbing</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K2, P1 (repeat around)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Continue until 1", 1.5", 1.5" from cast on</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Change to US 10 Circular Needle</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Start Pattern</b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K for 6 rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P for 2 rounds</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Repeat these 8
rounds 4, 5, 5 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Start decreases (change to DPNs when necessary)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 - K7, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 - K6, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 - K5, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4 - K4, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5 - K3, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 - K2, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7 - K1, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 - K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut yarn, weave in ends.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span></div>
Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-55868577042669464002019-01-22T09:32:00.002-08:002019-01-22T09:47:55.742-08:00A Year of Giving - January - Baby Llama Chunky - Lush Life Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This year we will be featuring a pattern each month with the theme of giving. For each pattern we will give away enough yarn to make the project and draw a winner. Each month will feature a new pattern and we will select a winner from the blog and a winner through Facebook. This month's winners will be selected on Monday, March 28 at 3 pm. To enter on the blog comment below with your favorite project to make for giving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This month, we are featuring a scarf I designed in <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-BabyLlamaChunky.htm">Baby Llama Chunky</a> - Lush Life Scarf. I started crocheting again in December since I was unable to knit for a while after elbow surgery. I wanted to create a gift for a neighbor that has been a wonderful friend to my family. I thought a dressy scarf would give her warm and a hug when she needed it - with the added bonus of being in her favorite color.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 skeins</span> <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-BabyLlamaChunky.htm" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Baby Llama Chunky</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (100% Baby Llama - 109 yds/100 g) - shown in #19 (Acai)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">J Hook (6 mm)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yarn Needle</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Gauge</b></span></div>
<div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12. sts x 5.5 rows = 4” (10 cm)
in DC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9" x 72"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ch - Chain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC - Double Crochet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SC - Single Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ch 30 sts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set-up row - DC in 4th chain from
hook, DC in each Ch across<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Start Pattern:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 1 - Ch 1, SC in 1st DC,
*[Ch1, skip next 2 DC, SC in next DC] - rep from *, end with SC in 3rd ch of
turning ch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 2 - Chain 5 (counts as DC, Ch
2), SC in next Ch-4 loop, [Ch 4, SC] in each Ch-4 loop across to last Ch-4
loop, Ch 2, DC in last SC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 3 - Ch 1, SC in 1st DC,
[Ch 4, SC] in each Ch-4 loop across, end with last SC in 3rd Ch of Turning Ch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 4 - Ch 3 (counts as DC), 3 DC
in each Ch-4 loop across (28 DC including Ch-3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 5 - Ch 3 (counts as DC), Skip
1st DC, DC in next DC, *[Ch 1, skip next DC, DC in each of next 2 DC] - rep
from * until last 2 sts, Ch 1, skip next DC, DC in 3rd Ch of turning Ch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Row 6 - Ch 3 (counts as DC), Skip
1st DC, DC in each DC and Ch-1 space across, ending with 3rd Ch of Turning Ch</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Repeat rows 1-6 until scarf is
desired length</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Block (I did wet blocking to let it really open up)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This past weekend Rob and I (along with our 2 year old) had the pleasure of being a part of Webs Fall Knitting Retreat held on the University of Massachusetts - Amherst campus. We got to spend time with a fabulous group of knitters and had a wonderful time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the evenings we did the Late Night Knitting Lounge (this included 3 different yarn tastings and door prizes). We were a part of this last year and thought it would be great to add charity knitting for the attendees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Steve and Kathy Elkins suggested </span><a href="https://safepass.org/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Safe Passage</a> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">as the charity and along with Amy Greemen (who is an amazing person and organizational force) came up with the idea of knitting washcloths. Safe Passage provides emergency shelter, counseling and support for victims of domestic violence in Hampshire County. Often they have to leave home to seek shelter with nothing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We donated yarn for all of the attendees to each get a skein of <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-NiftyCotton.htm">Nifty Cotton</a> in their swag bag. I created a <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/W729_NiftyCottonHomeIsWhereTheHeartIs.pdf">pattern</a> that was inspired by the Safe Passage logo and mission that features a house with a heart on it. The pattern is now available on our website and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/home-is-where-the-heart-is-4">Ravelry</a> as a free download. Each skein of Nifty Cotton should make 2-3 washcloths.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was completely blown away by the generosity of the attendees. Not only did they knit 60 washcloths over the course of the weekend but over $500 was donated. Both Cascade Yarns and Webs offered to match the donations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most areas have local shelters and support organizations for victims of domestic abuse. Unfortunately, there is a need for it. <a href="http://dawnrising.org/dawn-mission/contact-us/">DAWN</a> is a local organization in the Seattle area that provides shelter and support. This pattern (and any others on our website) are free downloads and available for charity knitting and crochet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-61816959894309709692017-06-16T11:50:00.000-07:002017-06-16T11:52:49.440-07:00Introducing the Cascade Critter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This week the Cascade Critter came to be. He came together quickly and is already getting into all sorts of trouble. You can follow his adventures on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crittercascade/">Instagram</a> as well as on the Cascade Yarns social media feed. To make your own Critter you need 1 skein of Pacific Chunky, US 9 DPNs, stuffing and safety eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Materials:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- 1 skein <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-PacificChunkyColorWave.htm">Pacific Chunky Color Wave</a> (60% Acrylic/40% Superwash Merino Wool) - 120 yds/100 g - shown in color 415 (Puget Sound)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- US 9 DPNs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Stuffing/fiberfill</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Safety Eyes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Kfb - Knit into the front and back of 1 stitch (increase 1)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - K2tog - Knit 2 together (Decrease 1)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- 3 Needle Bind off - </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">move stitches to 2 needles with
half of work on each needle. With 2 needles
parallel, insert a 3rd needle knitwise into the
first stitch of each needle. Wrap the yarn around
the needle as if to knit. Knit these 2 stitches
together and slip them off the needle. Knit the
next 2 stitches together (same manner). Slip the
first stitch on the 3rd needle over the 2nd stitch and off the needle. Continue until all stitches are
bound off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Body:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CO 8 sts - join in
round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 - Kfb of each
stitch (16 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4 - K1, Kfb of each
stitch (24 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 - K2, Kfb of each
stitch (32 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 - K3, Kfb of each
stitch (40 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K in round for 20
rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Start head shaping</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K18, K2tog - 2 times
(38 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K17, K2tog - 2 times
(36 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K16, K2tog - 2 times
(34 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K15, K2tog - 2 times
(32 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K14, K2tog - 2 times
(30 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K 1 round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Distribute stitches
to 2 dpns</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stuff body</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Attach 2 safety eyes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Use 3 needle bind
off when happy with eyes & stuffing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">work back and forth
in garter stitch on 2 needles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CO 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 - K1, Kfb, K1 (4
sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4 - K1, Kfb, K2 (5
sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 - K2, Kfb, K2 (6
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 - K2, Kfb, K3 (7
sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 - K3, Kfb, K3 (8
sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">11-18 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bind off - leave a
long enough tail to sew the ear to the head.</span></div>
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bound off edge (with open part facing forward), sew to head</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CO 10 sts - join in round, careful not to twist</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K3, K2tog - 2 times
(8 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K2, K2tog - 2 times
(6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">K1, K2tog - 2 times
(4 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut yarn and weave
through remaining stitches - stuff lightly</span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-79922711560356288852017-03-21T00:00:00.000-07:002017-03-21T00:00:15.824-07:00National Crochet Month - Creating the Bloomfield Shawl By Laura Krzak (Guest Post)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to
design crochet patterns for Cascade Yarns, and today I am writing to share how
I created one of the most recently released patterns – the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/FW227_HWBloomfieldShawl.pdf">Bloomfield shawl</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most of the time, my inspiration starts from the yarn.
<a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-HeritageWave.htm">Heritage Wave</a> is a super fine weight yarn, and the lightness of the yarn just
begged to be made into a shawl. After deciding what I would be creating with
the yarn, the next step was the shape, and I knew I wanted to challenge myself
to try a new shape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zv7InSBU5N8/WNA8ncaJSvI/AAAAAAAADRs/j3-B23mwJQ4PJgbOspLA2MEaA-QdCtC9gCEw/s1600/Bloomfield%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zv7InSBU5N8/WNA8ncaJSvI/AAAAAAAADRs/j3-B23mwJQ4PJgbOspLA2MEaA-QdCtC9gCEw/s400/Bloomfield%2B1.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A close friend of mine, who is also a knit and crochet
designer, had recently designed a half circle crochet shawl for another yarn
company. After asking for some tips on how to create that shape in crochet, I
knew that sometime soon I wanted to try designing a half circle shawl in
crochet myself. A couple of months later, I received a skein of Heritage Wave
yarn to swatch with for design proposals, and I knew this would be a good yarn
to use to try designing a new shawl in a new shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, I have the yarn, the idea of what to make with the
yarn, and what shape it will be. The next step is choosing the right hook size.
Normally with this weight of yarn, you would choose to work with a smaller hook
size, like an F/3.75mm, but since I was looking for a lacier look, I also
swatched with a few more sizes. After making swatches with the 3.75mm, as well
as a 7/4.50mm and H/5.00mm hooks, I liked the lightness that the H hook created
best, so that was the hook size I would use for this design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In starting the half circle shape, I decided to use the
method I learned for hat rounds increases and adapt it for this use. One of the
points I like best about using this method is that the round/row numbers
correspond with the number of stitches in each set. For example, Row 3 had a
stitch repeat of three – 2 double crochet stitches in the first stitch and 1
double crochet in the next stitch. Using this method is a great memory trick to
keep your stitch counts on track; if I’m doing Row 4, there are 4 stitches in
the repeat. Since I started Row 1 with 9 double crochets and the starting
section was going to only be 5 rows, my final row of the starting section would
have 45 stitches. This information is important, because it determines what
stitch patterns you can use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p>I knew I needed to alternate the solid stitched sections
of the shawl, where all the increase stitches would be created, with a lacy
stitch pattern. My stitch pattern had to fit two requirements – I wanted it to
open up as much as possible when it was blocked out, and it needed to have a
pattern repeat of 5 stitches, based on my Row 5 ending stitch count. It was
time to turn to multiple stitch dictionaries, find lacy stitch patterns that
have a 5-stitch pattern repeat, and swatch. After much trial and error, I was
down to a choice of two stitch patterns, which you see above. These two stitch
patterns meet the pattern repeat requirement, and they can both be described as
lace, but how much will they open up?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">An easy way to check if you will get the effect you want
is spread the stitching out, in order to simulate how the stitch pattern will
look after it has been blocked. I pinned out the swatch and discovered the
bottom stitch pattern opened up much more than the top pattern. Since I wanted
that look of openness to offset the solid stitched sections of the shawl, the
bottom stitch pattern was the better choice for the design I was creating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And this was how the shawl was created –
deciding the shawl shape, finding the hook size that creates the effect you
want with the yarn you are using, and making multiple swatches to discover the
best stitch patterns to compliment the overall design. I’m very pleased with
how this shawl came out, and I look forward to creating more designs with this
shape in the future. Thanks for taking time to discover how this design was
created, and thank you to Cascade Yarns </span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-68931143258048840882016-12-02T12:51:00.000-08:002016-12-02T12:51:25.883-08:00YOM - Baby Alpaca Chunky - Wine & Roses Cowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-BabyAlpacaChunky.htm">Baby Alpaca Chunky</a> is the perfect yarn for holiday gifts. It is soft, luxurious, and works up quickly. There are over 40 colors to chose from to work up something special for someone deserving - or even better, yourself (it makes a great reward for all of the holiday knitting and crocheting). Mitts, cowls, and scarves are my favorite projects for Baby Alpaca Chunky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided it would be fun to do a 2 skein striped cowl. I picked 2 trend colors - Damson and Grape Compote and settled on using Fibonacci to inspire my striping repeats. It is a simple 2 stitch, 2 round repeat and works up fairly quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-BabyAlpacaChunky.htm">Baby Alpaca Chunky</a> (100% Baby Alpaca - 109 yds/100 g) - 1 skein Color A - 647 - Grape Compote & 1 skein Color B - 648 - Damson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 10 Circular needles (16-20")</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch Marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K1b - Knit 1 through Back Loop</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 80 stitches in Color A - join in the round - careful not to twist stitches</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place marker to show beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K1b, P1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color B - do 1 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color A - do 2 repeats of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color B - do 3 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color A - do 5 repeats of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color B - do 8 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color A - do 5 repeats of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color B - do 3 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color A - do 2 repeats of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color B - do 1 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Change to Color A - do 1 repeat of pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off loosely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A skein of yarn has so much potential. First you consider the fiber, gauge and twist and then there is the color - although, sometimes there is a certain color that just grabs you. Baby Alpaca is one of those fibers that just needs to be touched. The color that spoke to me was Mineral Red (3063) - a color I have been seeing in the trends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-PureAlpaca.htm">Pure Alpaca</a> is a light worsted to DK weight baby Alpaca yarn with 220 yards in each 100 gram skein. The hand is heavenly and paired with the classic 4/8 twist is a joy to work with. It is important to be mindful of the nature of Alpaca as it does not have the memory of wool. The luscious, soft fabric has a propensity to grow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I decided that I wanted to make some form of a shawl. Originally I had thought a simple triangle top-down shawl would work and then I started to swatch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I found that I really like the structure combined with openness of the Irish Net stitch. In the process of swatching, I decided an asymmetrical triangle would be a better fit and took part of the Irish Net stitch to get to where I was happy with the shape and look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I ended up with a US 8 needle to allow some drape with the stitch. The main body of the pattern is a 6 row repeat and very easy to memorize. I still have yet to decide on an edging, but have a while to go until I need to....</span><br />
<br />Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-9315655334573914572016-08-09T10:30:00.000-07:002016-08-09T10:51:00.002-07:00YOM - North Shore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am one of those people that actually enjoys swatching. It gives me time to get to know a yarn. It can talk to me and tell me what works really well and what is probably better used with a different yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-NorthShore.htm">North Shore</a> is an acrylic that has a similar look and feel of mercerized cotton. The DK gauge yarn comes in 27 solids and 12 prints. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The yarn has lovely drape and sheen. North Shore is easy care (machine wash & dry) and quite durable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I cast on with US 6 needles and tried a variety of different stitches. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since North Shore is an acrylic, I have to remember that you have to like the way it knits up before you block. Acrylics don't usually respond very much to blocking. Knit and Purl combinations</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> tended to not pop as much as they would on a springier fiber. Ribbing was a bit drapey. Stockinette worked well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eyelets and garter were fine but it did not show the drape of the yarn. My favorite stitch pattern that I tried was a Fern Lace. I plan to swatch some moss and garter stitch to use the Fern Lace for a blanket.</span>Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-58213094350502422202016-07-05T12:41:00.000-07:002016-07-05T12:41:05.580-07:00Sunseeker Shade - Lullaby of Birdland Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Baby blankets make wonderful gifts. It never hurts to have extras and there is nothing quite like a hand knit blanket. <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-SunseekerShade.asp">Sunseeker Shade</a> is a DK weight cotton-acrylic blend that is the perfect weight for a warm weather blanket. Each 100 gram skein contains a generous 246 yards. The easy-care (read machine wash & dry) cotton blend is available in a wide range of colors that vary from rich jewel tones to soft pastels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 2 skeins <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-SunseekerShade.asp">Sunseeker Shade</a> (50% Cotton/50% Acrylic) - 246 yds/100 g - shown in 21 (Sunlight Yellow)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 4 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle to weave in ends</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gauge & Measurements</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Gauge approx 5.4 sts = 1" in stitch pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Finished
Measurements: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Approx 20" wide
x 27" long</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 108 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - [K1, P1]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - [P1, K1]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do edge for 8 rows (do rows 1-4 2 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Start pattern:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 1 - K6, *[K1, P5, K5, P1]; repeat from * to
last 6 stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 2 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[K2, P4, K4, P2];
repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 3 - K6, *[K3, P3]; repeat from * to last 6
stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 4 - [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[K4, P2, K2, P4];
repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1,
K1] - 3 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 5 - K6, *[K5, P1, K1, P5]; repeat from * to
last 6 stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 6 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[K6, P6]; repeat from
* to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 7 - K6, *[K6, P6]; repeat from * to last 6
stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 8 - [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[K6, P6]; repeat from
* to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 9 - K6,
*[P1, K5, P5, K1]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 - [K1, P1] - 3
times *[P2, K4, P4, K2]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11 - K6, *[P3, K3]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12 - [P1, K1] - 3
times, *[P4, K2, P2, K4]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13 - K6, *]P5, K1,
P1, K5]; repeat from * to last 6
stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[P6, K6]; repeat from *
to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15 - K6, *[P6, K6];
repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16: [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[P6, K6]; repeat from *
to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continue until almost
desired length</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Edge </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - [K1, P1]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - [P1, K1]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do edge for 8 rows </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(do rows 1-4 2 times)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off loosely</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year my older son was part of a Little League baseball team. It has been a truly wonderful experience for him. The team did quite well during the season - and then it was the playoffs. Regular season had games that were up to 2 hours in length. Championship playoff games were 6 innings. His baby brother was at almost every game strapped to me in an infant carrier... which meant my hands were free. So I was able to get some knitting done. Most of this hat was completed during 2 of the playoff games (until Baby Brother decided he was done with sleeping and wanted to watch).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Anthem.asp">Anthem</a> is one of our newer yarns - and it is great for baby projects, charity, crochet, and anything easy care. It is a soft acrylic that reminds me of wool. Each 100 gram skein contains 186 yards and is available in 33 vibrant colors. The medium size hat used less than 1/2 of the skein - so you can easily get 2 small or medium hats out of 1 skein.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gauge & Measuments:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.5 sts = 1"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shown in 18" (9" long) size</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P - Purl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2tog- Knit 2 Together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Materials:</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 skein <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Anthem.asp">Anthem</a> (100% Acrylic - 186 yds/100 g) - shown in 33 (Cockatoo)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 8 16" circular needle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 8 DPNs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch Marker</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CO 72, 80, 88 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in round, careful not to twist. Place marker to show beginning of round.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2, P2 for
1,5", 1.75", 2"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K until meaures
3", 3.5", 4" from cast on edge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Decreases:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For <b><i>Large</i></b> size
only (start here)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K20, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K19, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For <b><i>Medium</i></b> (start
here)& Large size (continue):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K18, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K17, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>For all sizes</b> (start <b>Small</b> size here) (continue larger sizes):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K16, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K15, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5 - K14, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 - K13, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9 - K12, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11 - K11, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13 - K10, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15 - K9, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">17 - K8, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">18 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">19 - K7, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">20 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">21 - K6, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">22 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">23 - K5, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">24 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">25 - K4, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">26 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">27 - K3, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">28 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">29 - K2, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">30 - K</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">31 - K1, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">32 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">33 - K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At this point you
can cut the yarn and pull through the remaining stitches or you can knit the
remaining 4 stitches for 2-3" before you cut the yarn and pull through the
remaining stitches. Then you can tie the I-cord into a knot.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-4807709146119869722016-05-02T11:30:00.004-07:002016-05-02T11:30:55.693-07:00Lil Darlin' Hat - Luna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Luna.asp">Luna</a> is a single-ply Peruvian cotton with a wrap that gives a nubby texture while maintaining the cottony softness. It works up beautifully for hats, blankets, washcloths, and shawls. Each 50 g skein contains 82 yards and is enough for a quick baby hat or washcloth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 skein Luna (100% Peruvian cotton - 82 yds/50 g) - shown in #724 (Lemon)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 7 16" circular needle (for larger 2 sizes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 7 DPNs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch marker</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K2tog - Knit 2 Together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sizing</b></span><br />
- <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shown in 16" circumference</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (pattern for sizes </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12", 14", 16", 18" circumference)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 56, 64, 72, 80
sts</span><br />
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<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in round - Place marker at beginning of round.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K for 4.5",
5", 5.5", 6"</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Begin decreases</b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K7, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K6, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K5, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K4, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5 - K3, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 - K2, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 - K1, K2tog</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 - K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Knit remaining
stitches in the round for 3" (or longer if desired) - cut yarn, weave yarn
through remaining stitches</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weave in ends</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tie I-Cord in a knot</span></div>
<br />Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-66091298646261541762016-04-05T12:42:00.002-07:002016-04-05T12:42:56.457-07:00Fixation - Rhythm-a-Ning Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-fixation.asp">Fixation</a> is great for hats for all ages - especially for those that need something with a little bit of stretch. Each 50 g ball contains 100 yards which is plenty for a quick baby hat or chemo cap. The little bit of elastic helps the cotton hold its shape. In addition, there is a wide variety of solids and spray-dyed colors to choose from.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 ball Fixation (shown in 2706 - Showcase Teal)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - US 5 16" circular needles (for larger sizes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 5 DPNs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch marker</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn needle</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Abbreviations</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K2tog - Knit 2 together</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P2tog - Purl 2 together</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gauge</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5.5 stitches = 1" in stockinette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 72, 80, 88, 96 (13", 14.5", 16", 17.5")</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in the round, careful not to twist. Place stitch marker to mark beginning of round.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Pattern:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K2, P2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - P1, K2, P1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - P2, K2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K1, P2, K1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cont until 4.5, 5,
5.5, 6" from cast on edge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start decreases</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K2, P2, K2,
P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K2, P2, K1,
K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - K2, P2, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K2, P1, P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5 - K2, P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6-K1, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 - K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut yarn and leave a 6" tail. Weave yarn through remaining stitches. Weave in ends.</span></div>
Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-5632751104801799452016-03-13T00:01:00.000-08:002016-03-13T08:43:04.625-07:00Guest Post - The Cloud Wrap – from Concept to Pattern by Laura Krzak<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">For the past
couple of years, I’ve had the privilege of being <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patterns_LauraKrzak.asp">one of several crochetdesigners for Cascade Yarns</a>. I’ve had a good run with coming up designs that
Cascade has chosen to add to their crochet pattern line, and in honor of
National Crochet Month, they asked me to explain how I design a crochet pattern.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Some
designers start with a concept. They will draw out what they want to make,
choose the measurements, choose the stitch pattern to use, and then they pick
up the yarn and hook. Other designers, like myself, start with the yarn and
hook and work from there. Personally, as a designer, I look for a stitch
pattern that will work with the yarn, and once I have a stitch pattern fixed, I
start to brainstorm on what finished item to make.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/A224_CloudWrap.pdf">Cloud Wrap</a> pattern all started with the yarn – <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-ElCielo.asp">El Cielo</a>. I was originally given a
sample of the yarn to make a crochet swatch for a completely different pattern
idea, but I had enough yarn left that I decided to propose another idea as
well. After some trial and error, I came upon a stitch pattern that worked well
with the yarn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The nature
of the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-ElCielo.asp">El Cielo</a> yarn is that it is super lightweight, but the halo of the
alpaca provides tons of warmth. Knowing these characteristics, I decided to
propose a rectangle shawl. I figured out the dimensions and how much yarn it
would take to make a full size shawl, and then sent the pattern proposal for
the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/A224_CloudWrap.pdf">Cloud Wrap</a> along with several others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Shortly
after Cascade Yarns received my proposals, they contacted me to let me know on
which patterns they wanted to move forward. They decided to pass on the crochet
design they had me re-stitch with the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-ElCielo.asp">El Cielo</a> yarn, but they like the swatch
for the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/A224_CloudWrap.pdf">Cloud Wrap </a>design. However, they wanted a modification. They had
already accepted a rectangle shawl design with this yarn, so they wanted to
know if I could use the same stitch pattern but in a different shawl shape.
Being up for a challenge, I said yes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I decided to
create a triangle shaped shawl. That would mean modifying the pattern with
either increases or decreases. In looking at the shape of the stitches
themselves, they are wider at the top than at the base. That shape lends itself
more easily to increases rather than decreases, which also helped determine how
the shawl would be made. When increasing stitches, a triangle shawl will be
shaped one of two ways – bottom up or top down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I also
looked at how the stitch repeat itself was made to determine which direction I
wanted the tops of the stitches to face. In reviewing all of the information
about the stitches, I decided that a center start, top down shawl would be the
best way to create a triangle shawl shape with this stitch pattern.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It was
finally time to start crocheting! The nature of the yarn itself doesn’t have a
lot of stretch or give, so to create enough of an increase to develop the
triangle shape, not only would increases be created along what would be the top
edge of the shawl, but I would need to figure out how to create increases along
the shell spine. My original test stitching had only 2 and 3 chain spaces on
either side of the center spine, but after 8 rows, there wasn’t enough give and
the lack of increases in the center was pulling the top edge down. I carefully
ripped back several rows and decided to add sections of 4 and 5 chain spaces.
Those extra chains provided enough give in the center that the top edge of the
shawl would lay straight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Still,
something wasn’t right. Those extra chains created the stretch I needed for the
shawl shape, but I also needed to increase the stitch pattern as well or it
would be nothing but chains and the center shell by the time I got to the
bottom – not the look I was going for. A little more juggling with stitch
placement on the chain spaces and the final design was complete. I worked two
full sets of increases, and then sent a picture to Cascade Yarns for approval.
They said yes, so I picked up the swatch and kept crocheting on it to create
the shawl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Once I
finished crocheting the shawl, I decided it needed an edging to finish it off.
I still had enough yarn left in the skein I was using to make an edging, so I
was determined to make this a one skein shawl. After trying a couple more
complicated edgings and not liking either the look or the amount of yarn usage,
I decided to go with something simple. I chose to alternate single crochet
stitches with large shells created from 9 treble stitches, with a larger shell
at the center point. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">After
completing the first couple of edging shells, I knew I had made the right
choice. After finishing stitching the shawl, I wet blocked it out, then wrote
up the pattern from the notes I took while stitching.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">And there
you have it – all the behind the scenes details of how the Cloud Wrap Shawl in
<a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-ElCielo.asp">El Cielo</a> was created. Thank you for going on this design journey with me.
Please check out all of the wonderful <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patterns_Crochetall.asp">crochet patterns</a> that Cascade Yarns
offers to crocheters for free. I’m sure you will find several new favorites to
love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-36246110989334790052016-02-02T13:48:00.000-08:002016-02-02T13:48:36.179-08:00Buzzy Hat in Longwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Longwood.asp">Longwood</a> is a treat to work with. The extra-fine merino superwash is soft enough for a baby and is spun into a complex twist that loves cables. Each squishy ball contains 191 yards and there are more than 40 luscious colors to choose from.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Baby hats are a great way to play with a yarn as they work up quickly and the recipient usually will not complain. The hard part is if you take too long they will have outgrown it before you do the decreases. As an added bonus, you will get 2 of the smallest size hats out of 1 ball.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - 1 ball <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Longwood.asp">Longwood</a> (100% Extra-fine Merino Superwash Wool - 191 yds/100 g) - shown in 15 (Green Olive)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 8 16" circular needles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 8 DPNs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Cable needle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch Marker</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 4.5 sts = 1" in stockinette</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- To fit 16", 19", 22"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - C4B - Put 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in back, knit next 2 stitches, knit 2 from cable needle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P2tog - Purl 2 together</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K2tog - Knit 2 together</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 72, 88, 104</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in round, careful not to twist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place stitch marker to show beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K4, P4 for 2",
2.5", 3"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Begin Pattern:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - 2 - K4, P4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - C4B, P4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4-6 - K4, P4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 - C4B,P4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 -12 - K4, P4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do Rows 1-8 2x , 3x, 4x</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Start decreases</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 - K4, P2, P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K4, P1, P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 - C4B, P2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - K3, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5 - K2, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 - K1, K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 - K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut yarn, weave through remaining stitches. Weave in ends.</span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-42735610385008088242016-01-03T17:55:00.001-08:002016-01-04T09:41:17.651-08:00Boplicity Cowl in Boliviana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is something about knitting with wool. It plays well on the needles and has this squish factor. <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Boliviana.asp">Boliviana</a> is a merino wool from Bolivia. Each 100 g skein contains 191 yards and works up at a worsted gauge. There are 31 colors to choose from for your next project and the options are almost limitless. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went with Fair Isle. It is a heavy enough gauge the project goes quickly. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is enough yardage to do 2 cowls if you reverse the colors. Cowls are a great way to try Fair Isle since it is in the round and there is no shaping.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 skein each in 2 colors of Boliviana (100% Merino Wool - 191 yds/100 g) - shown in MC [15 (Mallard Blue)] & CC [29 (Olive Oil)]</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 9 Circular needle (16-20")</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch marker</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn needle</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Measurments:</b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Approx 21" circumference and 9" long</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gauge:</b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.5 sts = 1" </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations:</b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K - Knit</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P - Purl</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 96 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in round, careful not to twist</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place stitch marker to mark beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2, P2 for 1"
in MC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 1 round in CC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2 rounds in MC</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwdmo9L6sTI/VonLIXWcdCI/AAAAAAAADFI/9Xiz2NiC4HM/s1600/BolivianaCowl-ChartA.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="154" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwdmo9L6sTI/VonLIXWcdCI/AAAAAAAADFI/9Xiz2NiC4HM/s400/BolivianaCowl-ChartA.bmp" width="400"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart A</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Chart A</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 3 rounds in MC</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UEa2ePiDIP4/VonLIJBAxlI/AAAAAAAADFA/kI0n0xDqMnQ/s1600/BolivianaCowl-ChartB.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UEa2ePiDIP4/VonLIJBAxlI/AAAAAAAADFA/kI0n0xDqMnQ/s400/BolivianaCowl-ChartB.bmp" width="400"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart B</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Chart B</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 3 rounds in MC</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MWpHimXkrZA/VonLIpMyjAI/AAAAAAAADFE/kkm-RczmhmM/s1600/BolivianaCowl-ChartC.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MWpHimXkrZA/VonLIpMyjAI/AAAAAAAADFE/kkm-RczmhmM/s400/BolivianaCowl-ChartC.bmp" width="184"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart C</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Chart C</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 3 rounds in MC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Chart B</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 3 rounds in MC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start Chart A</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 2 rounds in Color MC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K 1 round in Color CC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2, P2 for 1"
in Color MC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weave in ends.</span></div>
Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-21764430476927242182015-11-30T17:32:00.002-08:002015-11-30T17:32:55.932-08:00Ruby My Dear in Salar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Salar.asp">Salar</a> is a squishy, soft, chunky alpaca blend. It is great for quick knits and finishing off your holiday gifting. Each 200 gram skein contains 197 yards - enough to make a lovely scarf or cowl. This cowl works up quickly and is just a combination of knit and purl stitches to add a bit of texture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 skein Salar (50% Alpaca/45% Acrylic/5% Wool - 197 yds/200 g) - shown in color 10 (Red)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 13 circular needles (at least 30" circumference)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch Marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gauge & Measurment:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Approx 2.5 sts = 1"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 8" high x 48" circumference</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 120 sts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">[K1, P2] for 4
rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Start Pattern: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 1-2 - K</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 3-5 - *[K1, P2] - repeat from *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continue until
almost desired height - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">[K1, P2] for 1
round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off loosely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weave in ends.</span></div>
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Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-7983829695763813512015-11-21T12:25:00.000-08:002015-11-21T12:25:40.402-08:00Win a Haiti Babi Handmade Baby Blanket & Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.haitibabi.org/">Haiti Babi</a> was started to keep kids out of orphanages and with their families. In Haiti, 10% of kids live in and orphanage and 80% of those kids have living parents that cannot afford to take care of them. In 2011 Seattle native Kaitlin Jackson volunteered at a Haitian orphanage and was inspired to start Haiti Babi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Haitian moms are hired and taught to knit and crochet. They are paid more than twice the minimum wage and are also learning about budgeting. The baby blankets and baby hats are machine knit in <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-UltraPima.asp">Ultra Pima</a> with a crocheted edge. Each piece is tagged with the name of the mom that crocheted the edge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.haitibabi.org/moms/ystania">Ystania</a> crocheted the edge on the Pineapple colored blanket that we are giving away. She has 2 boys and has started a side business making/selling peanut butter. Her boys now attend school and she has been able to buy land to build a house on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.haitibabi.org/moms/beatrice">Beatrice</a> crocheted the edge on the Light Blue hat that is part of 1 of the sets that will be given away. She has 3 young children and part of her income goes to pay for medical expenses for her son's heart condition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.haitibabi.org/moms/florene">Florence</a> crocheted the edge on the Pineapple hat and Light Blue blanket. She has 5 children between 4 & 17 years old. Her oldest, Peterly wants to become a doctor and she has been able to finish building the home she started in 1999.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The original blankets are in the Signature series. They have recently expanded to add new colors in 2 new series: Tranquility & Caribbean. We have purchased 1 set from each of the new series to give away. The Light Blue is from the Tranquality series and the Pineapple is from the Caribbean series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To win one of these beautiful handmade sets, tell us in the comments about your favorite charity knitting/crochet project you have created in Cascade Yarns. Please also mention if you have a color preference. The winners will be chosen on November 27, 2015.</span>Cascade Yarns Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828566989513765137noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1758685255741752094.post-76004728007171681502015-11-02T16:01:00.003-08:002015-11-16T15:06:49.358-08:00Lana Grande - In the Groove Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-LanaGrande.asp">Lana Grande</a> is a bulky wool that works up quickly with great stitch definition. Lofty and durable, it works into a warm, squishy fabric. In the fall, it is easy to be drawn to chunky wools for that quick gratification that comes with finishing a project. I couldn't resist making a quick hat with a simple, easy to remember stitch pattern. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- 1 ball <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-LanaGrande.asp">Lana Grande</a> (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 87 yds/100 g) - shown in 6043 (Antique)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- US 13 16-20" circular needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- P - Purl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- K2tog - Knit 2 Together</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2.5 sts = 1"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">21" circumference</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9" length from cast on edge</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Start pattern:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 - K</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 - K2tog, K11</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 - K2tog, K9</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4 - K2tog, K8</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 - K2tog, K6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7 - K2tog, K5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 - K2tog, K4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9 - K2tog, K3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 - K2tog, K2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">11 - K2tog, K1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12 - K2tog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a while since I have knit anything in <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-PacificChunky.asp">Pacific Chunky</a> which I have loved for quick hats and cowls. It is squishy, soft, and easy care. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I realized that it sounded like the perfect blanket. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is enough merino wool in this chunky blend to give some body and memory. As an added bonus the chunky gauge works up quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like blankets to be reversible and realized that <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-PacificChunkyColorWave.asp">Pacific Chunky Color Wave </a>would be perfect for this. The colorways gradiate and would add interest to a simple textured stitch. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The size of the pattern is easily modifiable - it is a 4 stitch pattern. Add or subtract multiples of 4 stitches to change the dimensions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 4 skeins <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-PacificChunkyColorWave.asp">Pacific Chunky Color Wave</a> (60% Acrylic/40% Superwash Merino Wool - 120 yds/100 g) - shown in color 407 (Desert)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 10 needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P - Purl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">26" x 26"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3.75 = 1" in stitch pattern</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 98 stitches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K for 6 rows</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Begin pattern:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 1/3/5 - K6, *[P2,
K2] - repeat until last 4 stitches, K4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 2/4/6 - K4, P2, *[K2,
P2]</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- repeat until last 4 stitches</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, K4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 7/9/11 - K4, P2, *[K2, P2]</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- repeat until last 4 stitches</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, K4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rows 8/10/12 - K6, *[P2,
K2]</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- repeat until last 4 stitches</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, K4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continue rows 1-12 until almost desired legnth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K for 6 rows</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-AlpacaLanaDoro.asp">Alpaca Lana d'Oro</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> has been one of my favorite yarns over the years. It is a workhorse yarn with a little something special. The Alpaca - Peruvian wool blend offers the best of both fibers. From the wool, you get memory, durability, and stitch definition</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. The alpaca adds softness and some drape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 219 yard skein worked up quickly into a 1 skein cowl. The stitch pattern I chose is a rib that looks like a cable, however the look is actually achieved with yarn overs</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and decreases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Materials</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- 1 skein <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-AlpacaLanaDoro.asp">Alpaca Lana d'Oro</a> (50% Alpaca/50% Peruvian Highland Wool - 219 yds/100 g) - shown in color 1129 (Faded Rose)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- US 7 Circular Needle (16-20")</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stitch Marker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Yarn Needle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Finished Measurements</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16" circumference (unstretched) - 11" long</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gauge Unimportant</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K - Knit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P - Purl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K2tog - Knit 2 Together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">YO - Yarn Over</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SSK - Slip, Slip, Knit 2 slipped stitches together</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cast on 112 stitches</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join in round, careful not to twist stitches; place stitch marker to mark beginning of round</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">K6, P2 for 4 rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Start Pattern:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 (and all odd rows)
- K6, P2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 - K6, P2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 - [YO, K2, SSK,
K2, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 - [K1, YO, K2,
SSK, K1, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 - [K2, YO, K2,
SSK, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 - [K6, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12 - [K2, K2tog, K2,
YO, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14 - [K1, K2tog, K2,
YO, K1, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16 - [K2tog, K2, YO,
K2, P2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continued in pattern until almost desired length.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">K6, P2 for 5 rounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bind off loosely in
ribbing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weave in ends</span></div>
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