Knit Along: Diamond and Lozenge Dishcloth

I thought it would be fun to do a knit along for a quick, easy project.  Nothing is quicker or easier than a dishcloth!  This will also give you a chance to use up some of that Lily Sugar'n Cream cotton you have.  I know I can't be the only one with way too much of that stuff ;0)

Here is how the knit along will work. Each week, I will be posting a video and written instructions right here for ten rows of the pattern. I will just keep adding to this post instead of making a new post.  That way it will all be in one place.  You will see me knit the entire thing, from cast on to bind off. Every single stitch!

The first video is just going to show you what you will have at the end of the knit along, and the materials you will need to complete it. 


Let's get started!

Materials:
One 2 oz. ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream Cotton Yarn (you will only need about 1.1 oz total, so feel free to use scraps if you have them instead of a new ball)
US size 8 needle
Yarn or tapestry needle or crochet hook for weaving in the loose ends

That's it.  Next week, we will cast on!

APRIL 10, 2013 - PART ONE

Here is the first part of the pattern.  There is a video as well, showing all of the steps beginning with the cast on.

NOTE:  The first and last two stitches of each row are to be knit.  This is not included in the instructions below to avoid repetition.

Cast on 40 stitches

Knit two rows for set up

Begin pattern:

(Row 1 is the Right Side)

Rows 1 and 2: *K6, P6*

Rows 3 and 4: *P1, K5, P5, K1*

Rows 5 and 6: K1, P1, K4, P4 *[K1, P1] twice, K4, P4.  Repeat from * to last two sts, K1, P1

Rows 7 and 8: P1, K1, P1, K3, P3 *[K1, P1] three times, K3, P3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1

Rows 9 and 10: [K1, P1] twice, K2, P2 *[K1, P1] four times, K2, P2. Repeat from * to last 4 sts, [K1, P1] twice

That does it for the first part of our Knit Along.  Come back next Wednesday for Part Two.  Here is the video.  Happy Knitting!

APRIL 17, 2013 - PART TWO

Part Two of the Knit Along

**Remember, the first and last two stitches of each row are to be knit.  This is not included in the instructions below.**

Rows 11 and 12: *P1, K1*
Rows 13 and 14: *K1, P1*
Rows 15 and 16: [P1, K1] twice, P2, K2 *[P1, K1] 4 times, P2, K2.  Repeat from * to last 4 sts, [P1, K1] twice
Rows 17 and 18: K1, P1, K1, P3, K3 *[P1, K1] 3 times, P3, K3.  Repeat from * to last 3 sts, P1, K1, P1
Rows 19 and 20: P1, K1, P4, K4 *[P1, K1] twice, P4, K4.  Repeat from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1

That does it for the second part of our Knit Along.  Come back next Wednesday for Part Three.  Here is the video for this part of the dishcloth.  Happy Knitting!

APRIL 24, 2013 - PART THREE

**Remember, the first and last two stitches of each row are to be knit.  This is not included in the instructions below.**

Rows 21 and 22: *K1, P5, K5, P1*

Rows 23 and 24: *P6, K6*

Rows 25 and 26: *P5, K1, P1, K5*

Rows 27 and 28: *P4, [K1, P1] twice, K4*

Rows 29 and 30: *P3, [K1, P1] three times, K3*

That is is for the third part of the Knit Along.  Come back next Wednesday for Part Four.  We are heading toward the finish line!  Here is the video.  Happy Knitting!

MAY 1, 2012 - PART FOUR

**Remember, the first and last two stitches of each row are to be knit.  This is not included in the instructions below.**

Rows 31 and 32: *P2 [K1, P1] four times, K2*
Rows 33 and 34: *P1, K1*
Rows 35 and 36: *K1, P1*
Rows 37 and 38: *K2 [P1, K1] 4 times, P2*
Rows 39 and 40: *K3 [P1, K1] 3 times, P3*

That wraps up Part Four.  Next Wednesday we will finish up - knit the last few rows, bind off, and weave in our loose ends.  Here is the video for Part Four.  Happy Knitting!

MAY 8, 2013 - PART FIVE

**Remember, the first and last two stitches of each row are to be knit.  This is not included in the instructions below.**

Rows 41 and 42: *K4, [P1, K1] twice, P4*

Rows 43 and 44: *K5, P1, K1, P5*

This completes the pattern repeat.

Rows 45 and 46: Knit all stitches

Bind off and weave in loose ends.  

Here is the video for the last part of the dishcloth.  We're all done!

Entrelac in the Round or Seamless Entrelac

At long last, here is the second part of the Entrelac tutorials - Seamless Entrelac!

Below you will find a printable guide that you can use to create your own seamless entrelac projects.   There is also a video on the technique.

This  tutorial on seamless entrelac is intended for those knitters who already have an understanding of entrelac.  If you need further instruction on entrelac basics, you can find my other tutorial HERE.

Seamless Entrelac is really the same as when worked flat, except you don't need to knit the side triangles.  This means, if you already have a grasp on entrelac, then working it in the round will be a snap.  When starting, it looks as though you will be working flat, and you may wonder how it will turn into seamless entrelac.  Your fabric will not be joined until you work the last Right Leaning Rectangle.

The photo above shows the Cables and Lace Entrelac Cowl.  The pattern is available only on Craftsy.  Click the picture below to go to Craftsy to purchase the pattern.   SORRY, PATTERN IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.  The lace stitch used in the cowl is Cat's Eye Lace, and the cable stitch is my own (although it is so simple, I am sure it has been done many times over by others).

Click HERE to go to Scribd to download the tutorial if the embedded document below isn't working.

  Entrelac in the Round Tutorial

Exquisite Angora Cowl

Here is my latest pattern - another cowl!   I purchased this yarn at The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch a few weeks ago.  I couldn't think of any better way to use this yarn.  It is soft, light and airy, but will keep your neck nice and warm.  So soft and cuddly, it is just exquisite!  I had fun knitting this cowl; the pattern is easy to remember, and after a few repeats you won't even need to look at the pattern.  It also works up pretty quickly.  This is perfect for the spring or fall, when the evenings are still chilly.  Also great for those restaurants that like to crank up the AC in summer time!

This is knit in the round in one piece, so there is no seaming.  Just a few ends to weave in.

You can check with your LYS for this yarn, or it is available at Jimmy Beans or WEBS online.

This pattern is available for purchase only through my Craftsy store.  Click on the picture below to be taken to Craftsy.  You must be a member of Craftsy to purchase this pattern.  Sign up is free, so if you aren't a member, I encourage you to sign up.

Source: Exquisite Angora Cowl via SapphiresnPurls on Craftsy

My yarn from The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch

Here is the yarn I got yesterday from The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch.  It is all soooo yummy, I can't wait to knit with it.

First up, this beautiful lace weight from Grignasco Knits, Merinosilk 25.  I typically do not go for green at all, but this pastel was irresistible!

I am going to have to go through my Walker Treasury books to find something to do this yarn justice.

Next - I have some angora yarn in my stash, however it all has a bit of nylon as well.  This Angora from Plymouth is 100% angora; I have searched and searched for a 100% angora and have never found it.  Until yesterday!  Let me tell you, it is nothing short of exquisite!

No better place for this yarn than right next to you.  I plan on using this for a cowl.  

Here is some super squishy yarn from Plymouth, which I have only ever found online.  I couldn't resist buying this yesterday when I felt it.  Mushishi!

This wonderful yarn is most likely going to be a shawl.  I do love my shawls!  The only hard part will be deciding whether or not to work it top down or bottom up.

Next, some more Plymouth yarn.  This is Taria Tweed, which I have never seen before, so thought I would give it a try.

I think this is going to make another lovely shawl for me.  

And finally, Lustra from Berroco.  This is very much like the Mulberry Silk I purchased at a knitting and crochet festival last year.  It is soft, smooth, smooshy and wonderful!

This will probably turn into a cowl.  I know it will be so soft and silky, and great for wearing next to the skin.  Yummy!