Lora Bush

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Knitting is my therapy.

This is a detailed pattern with a complete video knit along that shows how to work every step of the pattern in both Continental and English knitting styles. The pattern is written out in simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear illustrations and a link to the video knit along that you can watch from any device. All instructions are easy enough to follow even by absolute beginners who’ve never ever knitted before. Basic mittens in classic colours. Made with extra soft merino wool, they will keep you warm on cold days.
INSTRUCTIONS 1. With main colour cast on 33 stitches, divide all stitches between 4 needles (8, 8, 8 and 9 stitches), then join stitches for working in the round by knitting first and last stitches together. Now you have 32 stitches on 4 needles. Place a stitch marker at the place of join to mark the beginning of the round. 2. Work 4 rounds in garter stitch: Round 1: knit all stitches Round 2: purl all stitches Round 3: knit all stitches Round 4: purl all stitches 3. Attach contrasting colour and work in colour pattern in stockinette stitch as follows: Rounds 5-8: [knit 4 stiches with white, knit 4 stitches with main colour], repeat brackets to the end of the round Rounds 9-12: [knit 4 stitches with main colour, knit 4 stitches with white], repeat brackets to the end of the round Round 13: [with white – knit 1 stitch, SSK, knit 1 stitch; with main colour – knit 1 stitch, SSK, knit 1 stitch], repeat brackets to the end of the round Rounds 14-15: [knit 3 stitches with white, knit 3 stitches with main colour], repeat brackets to the end of the round Round 16: [with main colour – knit 1 stitch, SSK; with white – knit 1 stitch, SSK], repeat brackets to the end of the round Round 17: [knit 2 stitches with main colour, knit 2 stitches with white], repeat brackets to the end of the round 4. Cut the yarn leaving a 10cm / 4″ tail. Thread the yarn tail into a wool needle and draw it through remaining 16 stitches. Pull tight and secure the yarn. 5. With main colour yarn make a pompom 3cm (1.25”) in diameter and attach it to the top of the hat. 6. Weave in loose ends. With hats like that, you don’t even need to dye eggs. Simply draw a smiley face on each egg with a marker, and you are all set for the Easter party. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION SSK – slip one stitch as if to knit, slip next stitch as if to knit, put these 2 stitches back on the left needle and knit them together through the back loop
Right Side of the Work NSTRUCTIONS Cast on any number of stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Rows 1-4 : knit all stitches Row 5: [k1 with 3 wraps], repeat brackets to end. Row 6: [k1&drop wraps], repeat brackets to end. Repeat rows 1-6 as necessary for completing your project. Finish with row 4.
Right Side of the Work INSTRUCTIONS Cast on an multiple of 4 stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Row 1 (right side) : [k2, p2], repeat brackets to end Row 2 (wrong side) : [k1, p2, k1], repeat brackets to end Row 3 (right side) : [p2, k2], repeat brackets to end Row 4 (wrong side) : [p1, k2, p1], repeat brackets to end Repeat rows 1-4 as necessary for completing your project.
Right Side of the Work INSTRUCTIONS With colour A cast on an even number of stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Row 1 (right side) Colour B: k1 [k1, sl 1 wyib], repeat brackets to last stitch, k1 Row 2 (wrong side) Colour B: k1, [sl 1 wyif, k1], repeat brackets to last stitch, k1 Row 3 (right side) Colour A: k1 [sl 1 wyib, k1], repeat brackets to last stitch, k1 Row 4 (wrong side) Colour A: k1, [k1, sl 1 wyif], repeat brackets to last stitch, k1 Repeat rows 1-4 as necessary for completing your project.
INSTRUCTIONS Cast on a multiple of 8 stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Row 1 (right side): [p2, k4, p2], repeat brackets to end Row 2 (wrong side): [k2, p4, k2], repeat brackets to end Row 3 (right side): [p1, 2 sts right cable, k2, 2 sts left cable, p1], repeat brackets to end Row 4 (wrong side): [k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1], repeat brackets to end Row 5 (right side): [2 sts right cable, p1, k2, p1, 2 sts left cable], repeat brackets to end Row 6 (wrong side): [p1, k2, p1], repeat brackets to end Row 7 (right side): [k2, p4, k2], repeat brackets to end Row 8 (wrong side): [p2, k4, p2], repeat brackets to end Row 9 (right side): [k1, 2 sts left cable, p2, 2 sts right cable, k1], repeat brackets to end Row 10 (wrong side): [p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1], repeat brackets to end Row 11 (right side): [k1, p1, 2 sts left cable, 2 sts right cable, p1, k1], repeat brackets to end Row 12 (wrong side): [p1, k2, p1], repeat brackets to end Repeat rows 1-12 as necessary for completing your project.
Right Side of the Work MATERIALS USED TO MAKE THE SWATCH Yarn – Lovely 100% bamboo in Crimson colour Needles – 5 mm (US8) INSTRUCTIONS Cast on any number of stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Row 1: [k1, place resulting stitch back on the left needle and knit it again], repeat brackets to end Repeat row 1 as necessary for completing your project. All abbreviations are explained in the Key to Chart. You can also work according to the chart below. Pattern repeat is marked by red frame.
Right Side of the Work