Wednesday, October 26, 2011

An Even Easier Sweater


Using size 11 needles, follow pattern in last posting, but cast on 17 stitches for each sleeve, 19 stitches for the back, and 21 stitches for the front.
After you decrease at the arms you will have 13 stitches on the sleeves, 15 stitches on the back, and 17 stitches on the front.
At this point, knit all parts together for 3 rows.
Row 4, purl 4, purl 2 together*, repeat.
Row 5, knit all.
Row 6, purl 2 together, purl 3*, repeat.
Rows 7-9 purl.
Row 10, bind off in knit.
Sew parts together.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Easy Yoke Pullover Pattern





This pullover pattern can be adapted to your tastes in terms of color, design, and stitches.  Be creative! 
Use leftover bits of yarn and size 4 needles & Long 7 needles.
** You can make the sleeves 32 stitches wide x 10 rows for an even better fit.**
Back: With size 4 needles, cast on 34 stitches. Make rib of k1, p1 for 5 rows.
Change to Long 7 needles and knit stockinette stitch for 12 rows.
Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
LEAVE ON NEEDLE and cut yarn.

Sleeve:  With size 4 needles, cast on 34 stitches and do same ribbing for 5 rows.
Change to Long 7 needles and knit stockinette stitch for 12 rows.
Cast off 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
LEAVE ON NEEDLE and cut yarn.

Front:  Knit piece the same as back.  LEAVE ON NEEDLE and cut yarn.

Sleeve:  Knit same as first sleeve.

Yoke:  With Long size 7 needle, join all 4 pieces on the other Long 7 needle in the order of Body, Sleeve, Body, Sleeve following the pattern below:
Row 1-5 knit stockinette (incorporate a design if you want.)
Row 6 Decrease (knit 3 sts, knit 2 sts together) across row.
Row 7-8 knit stockinette
Row 9 Decrease (knit 2 sts together, knit 3 sts) across row.
Row 10 Knit or purl for stockinette.
Row 11 Decrease (knit 4 sts, knit 2 sts together) across row.
54 stitches are on needle.
Neck: With size 4 needles, knit rib (k1 p1) for 6 rows.
Cast off in ribbing.
Finish:  With tapestry needle sew yoke together. Sew underarm stitches (body to sleeve.) Sew up sides of body and sleeve seams. Trim and tuck ends.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Size Me Up!



Tubby Teddy's Measurements

Height 14"
Head Circumference 13"
Neck Circumference 10"
Chest Circumference 12"
Chest Width (between arms) 5"
Back Width 5"
Shoulder Width (edge to edge) 5 1/2"
Waist Circumference 13 1/2"
Arm Length to Wrist 4"
Outer Leg Length 6 1/2"
Inseam to Foot Length 5"
Length from Base of Neck to Tail 5 1/2"
Length from Base of Neck to Waist 3"

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

What's It All About?


Patterns and photos will follow in subsequent postings. Handouts of patterns are available at the library, too.