Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Peeks & Waves--Free Pattern of the Month!
With Mother's Day coming up, it's time to start working on quick, but thoughtful gifts for mom. For this pillow cover, you need only to knit one piece and attach it to an existing pillow, letting its color peek through the front while the back remains uninterrupted. And hey, if you use my line of yarn, you can literally say your pillow is made with LOVE! ;-)
Materials
1 Ball each of Vickie Howell Collection’s LOVE in colors: Jack & Sally (silver), Ennis & Jack (lavender), and Joel & Clementine (dark purple).
US Size 9 Needles Tapestry Needle
Black 19”x19” Pillow (I found mine at Target)
Black Thread
Sewing Needle
Sewing Pins Finished Measurement
Approx 19”x19” Wavy Pattern Stitch
Rows 1-2: Knit all sts. Row 3: K 6, *YO, K1, YO2, K1, YO3, K1, YO2, K1, YO, K6. Repeat from * to end Row 4: Knit all knit sts, drop all YOs. Rows 5-6: Knit all sts. Row 7: K1, *YO, K1, YO2, K1, YO3, K1, YO2, K1, YO, K6. Repeat to last 5 sts. YO, K1, YO2, K1, YO3, K1, YO2, K1, YO, K1. Row 8: Repeat row 4. Directions
With Jack & Sally, CO 65 sts. Work 8 rows in Wavy Pattern Stitch. Join and switch to Ennis & Jack. Work 8 rows in Wavy Pattern Stitch. Join and switch to Joel & Clementine. Work 8 rows in Wavy Pattern Stitch. Continue established 3 color stripe pattern (24 rows), twice more. Join and switch to Jack & Sally. Work 8 rows in Wavy Pattern Stitch. Bind off. Finishing
Pin finished piece onto front of pillow. Using sewing needle, thread and small stitches, attach knitted piece to pillow by tacking on
Copyright Vickie Howell, Inc. 2007 All rights reserved.Labels: free pattern, knitting, love yarn, Vickie Howell collection
posted by Vickie Howell @ 3:24 PM
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Booties Go Bragh--Free Pattern of the Month
Alright, my Irish heritage coupled with the fact that my best friend is due with her 2nd son on St. Patrick's day, has me on 11 when it comes to shamrock inspired design. These babies knit up in an evening so start now, and your wee laddy or lass will be doing a jig, just in time! xoxo, Vickie
Bootie Go Bragh
Shamrock Baby Shoes
MATERIALS:
1 Ball "LOVE" (Vickie Howell Collection). Color (MC): Wesley & Buttercup (white).
Scraps "LOVE" (Vickie Howell Collection). Color (CC): Mulder & Scully (jade green).
US size 6 DPNS
Tapestry needle
SIZE
0-6 Months
DIRECTIONS
With MC, CO 35 sts. Using only two of the dpns, work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1 3/4". BO.
Count in 14 sts. in from the top right-side. With MC, pu 9sts.
Next row (WS): Purl
RS: Knit
WS: Purl
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
Leaving 9 sts on hold on needle, seam up bottom, heal and top foot panel.
Using tapestry needle and CC and back stitch, embroider Shamrock (or whatever design yourlittle heart desires) onto the top foot panel.
With MC and 2nd & 3rd DPNS, pu 17 sts around the ankle of bootie.
Next row: In MC, k1, p1 to end.
Next row: Switch to CC, *k1, p1 to end.
Repeat last 2 rows once more.
Next TWO rows: In MC, k1, p1 to end.
BO.
Weave in ends. Stuff toes with tissue to block.
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Labels: booties, free pattern, knitting
posted by Vickie Howell @ 8:04 PM
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Lana & Clark Ascot--February Free Pattern of the Month!
My new yarn line, Vickie Howell Collection, has finally begun to hit stores so I thought it was appropriate for this month's pattern to be made from one of the yarns, LOVE. This is great quickie project that takes only one hank (approx 90 yds) of this luxurious fiber. I gave the prototype that you see in the picture to Annette O'Toole , when we were shooting Knit Bits together. She was so lovely and supportive that I decided to name the project in honor of her role in the original Superman movies. Wear it as shown or use a vintage button earring or tie pin to wear it as a traditional ascot. It's cute, quick to make and a great addition to any outfit. Enjoy! xo, Vickie
Lana & Clark Ascot
Materials:
1 Ball LOVE ( 70% Bamboo/30% Silk), Color: Joel & Clementine.
Size US size 7 needles
Tapestry Needle
Size:
One Size
Finished Measurements:
6" (at widest point) x 28"
Directions (Make 2)
CO 26 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Knit
Row 7: K1, *YO, K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Row 8: Purl
Rows 9-14: Knit
Repeat rows 7-14, four more times.
Repeat rows 7-8, once more.
Knit 2 rows.
Next row: K1, K4tog (6 times), K1.
Knit next row and every row for 6 ½"
BO.
Picot Edging
On RS, PU 25 sts.
On the WS, BO as follows:
K1, place st back on left-hand needle, CO 2 sts, BO 4. *Sl St on right-hand needle back onto left-hand needle, CO 2 sts, BO 4. Repeat from * to end.
Finishing
Using mattress stitch, sew the garter stitch ends of both pieces together. Weave in ends. Block.
For more patterns in Vickie Howell Collection yarns visit the SWTC website!
Copyright Vickie Howell, Inc. All rights reserved.Labels: ascot, free pattern, knitting, love yarn, scarf
posted by Vickie Howell @ 3:33 PM
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Noel the Wonder Pup!
Hey all! I wanted to take a moment to spread the word about the incredibly sad story of Noel, a dog who's missing both of her ears due to being used as fight bait. Sometimes I'm ashamed to be a part of the human race!
She's a beautiful, kind eyed puppy whose story broke my heart into a million pieces when I read it. Thankfully however, she was rescued by a kick-ass woman named Bernie, and is on the mend. Last week one of Jennifer's Craft Lab guests (and Bernie's friend) Claudine, contacted me about getting people to knit hats & headbands with little ears on them that Noel can wear to make her feel pretty.
Claudine and her mom came up with a pointy-eared headband that you can find on her blog as well as measurements, if you want to design you own. I knit up a little floppy-eared number in her honor and, in case you're interested in showing a little puppy love for Noel yourself, I thought I'd post my pattern. The address to send finished doggy bobbles to, can be found on Bernie's blog. Thanks! xo, Vickie
Noel's Floppy-Ears
Materials:
1 ball bulky weight yarn
US size 10 1/2 needles
Tapestry Needle
US size J crochet hook (optional)
Abbreviations:
SKP= Slip, knit, pass sliiped stitch over. (left-slanted decrease)
K2tog= Knit two stitches together. (right slanted decrease)
Kf&b= Knit in front & back of the same stitch (increase)
Directions:
BAND
CO 3 sts.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Kf&b, k to last st, kf&b
Repeat last two rows until 11 sts.
Knit every row until piece measures 8 1/2" from edge.
Next row: SKP, k to last two sts, k2tog.
Next row: Knit
Repeat last 2 rows until 3 sts. remain. BO.
EAR (Make 2)
CO 10.
Knit 6 rows.
Next row: K3, SKP, k2tog, k to end.
Knit 5 rows.
Next row: K2, SKP, k2tog, k to end.
Knit 5 rows.
Next row: K1, SKP, k2tog, k1,
Knit 3 rows.
Next row: SKP, k2tog, pass stitch over to bind off.
FINISHING
Using a tapestry needles sew ears onto band at desired placement. Weave in ends.
Using crochet hook, pull loop of yarn through one end of headband and chain 22. Tie off. Repeat on other side. Alternatively, you could ad a braided or i-cord tie.
That's all there is to it!
This is my blurred attempt at snapping a picture of our dog Rio, wearing the ears. She's camera shy. ;-)
Labels: doggy hat, free pattern, knitting
posted by Vickie Howell @ 9:08 AM
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Peacock Scarf--January's Free Pattern of the Month!
Peacock
Extra Wide Mock Cable Scarf
In my infinite wisdom I packed no less than 12 pairs of shoes for my trip to shoot Knitty Gritty but neglected to pack even 1 coat. The weather was rainy in Burbank last month and the studio, a wee bit chilly. This scarf was my B/F/F for those three weeks away from home. It's extra wide and long, which makes it perfect for winter weather. The Eyelet mock-cable rib, combined with Noro's amazing colorway produces something vaguely peacock feather looking. Pretty + practical = good stuff!
Materials
4 balls Noro Big Kureyon
US size 13 needles
Tapestry needle
ONE SIZE
Approx. 14" x 85" STITCH PATTERN (from 365 days Perpetual Knitting Calendar) Row 1(rs): P2, *sl1, k2, psso, P2; rep from * Row 2: K2, *P1, YO, P1, K2; rep from * to end Row 3: P2, *K3, P2; rep from * to end Row 4: K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to end Rep these four rows. Directions CO 55 sts. Knit 6 rows. Row 7: K4, P2, *sl1, k2, psso, P2; rep * from to last 4 sts. K4. Row 8: K4, K2, *P1, YO, P1, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4. Row 9: K4, P2, *K3, P2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4. Row 10: K4, K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts. K4. Rows 11-14: Knit. Repeat rows 7-14 until wrap measures 60 1/4" or desired length. Knit 2 more rows. BO. Weave in ends and block. 
Happy New Year!!
xo, Vickie
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Labels: free pattern, knitting, scarf
posted by Vickie Howell @ 6:22 PM
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