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Knit Simple’s Stitch.Rock.Knit-along: Triangle Shawl!

Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged , , on April 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Join me next week on Facebook and Ravelry for the first official, Knit Simple Stitch.Rock.Knit-along! This time around we’ll be making the triangle shawl from my column in the Spring ’12 issue. 

If you’ve never knitted a shawl from the center neck out, this is a great project to learn the technique on. We’ll be using basic garter stitch for the “body”, along with yarn-overs to increase stitches and also push the shaping out. Once that’s finished, you’ll have the choice between 3 different edgings that range in difficulty levels. I’ll be there every step of the way to help!

To join, just “Like” the Facebook page or post on either the wall or Rav group that, “you’re in!”As you start gathering supplies, please snap a shot with your phone and share the pics at either the virtual venues. We’ll cast-on on April 10th!



Hope to see you there!

xx,
Vickie

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New Sheep(ish) Pattern: My Guy Hat

Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged , , , on February 15, 2012 | 3 Comments »

My Guy Hat
Shown in colors: Grey(ish), Gun Metal(ish) and Red(ish)
My Guy Hat
Slouchy Beanie

When designing for guys, I always say simple is best. That’s why I love plain ol’ beanies. They’re a great way for a dude to show a little style without really having to commit to anything crazy. If you go with a stockinette look, I can pretty much guarantee that your man will wear it. Use color and stripe placement to add or subtract his chosen level of funk. The My Guy hat is designed to be a bit longer than average to cover the ears and slouch a bit (a big trend right now), and includes spiral decreases at the crown for an added effect. Make this project now, or bookmark it for this year’s holiday gift ideas!
Materials
1 ball each of Stitch.Rock.Love for Caron Sheep(ish) in colors: (A) Grey(ish) and (B) Gun Metal(ish), plus scraps of (C) Red(ish).
Size US 8 (5mm), 16”/41cm circular needles
Size US 8 (5mm) dpns
Tapestry Needle
Sizes
Adult S/M(L/XL)
Finished Measurements
Stretches to fit up to: 23(24)”/58/61cm
Gauge
17 sts x 22 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch
Directions
Hat Body:
With Color A, CO 80(84) sts. Join, taking care not to twist.
Rnds 1-8: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnds 9-10: With Color B, knit.
Note: When working in-the-round, stockinette stitch is achieved by knitting every rnd.
Rnds 11-12: With Color A, knit.
Rnds 13-14: With Color B, knit.
Rnd 15: With Color C, knit.
Rnds 16-17: With Color A, knit.
Rnds 18-19: With Color B, knit.
Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 15.
Rnd 21-22: With Color A, knit.
Rnd 23-24: With Color B, knit.

Repeat the last four rounds, maintaing Color A & B stripe pattern and ending with Color B until piece measures 6 1/2(7)”/16(81)cm from edge.
Note: for less slouchy version, work body 1/2”-1”/1-2.5cm shorter.
L/XL size only:
Next Rnd: With Color A, knit around while dec 4 sts (using k2tog) evenly. (80)
Next Rnd: With Color A, knit.

My Guy Hat Side



Spiral Decrease for Crown
Both Sizes:
Change to dpns when necessary.
Dec. Round 1: *K8, k2tog* (rep. to end)
Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16: K all sts.
Dec. rnd 3: *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 5: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 7: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 9: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 11: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 13: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 15: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Dec. rnd 17: *K2tog; rep from * to end.  

My Guy Hat Back
Back view: spiral decreases.
Finishing
Thread tapestry needle through remaining sts.  Pull tight and secure.  Weave in ends.

Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie


Unless otherwise agreed upon, patterns on this site are for non-commercial use only. Copyright Craft.Rock.Love Media, LLC 2012. All rights reserved.

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New Pattern: Bestie Scarf–Just in Time for V-day!

Posted in Crochet, Vickie Howell, tagged , , , , on February 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Noelle, modeling her Bestie scarf in color: Hot Pink(ish)

Bestie
Triple-crochet infinity scarf for thrice the love!

My friend Noelle is new to crochet, so I was beyond thrilled when she showed up to our dinner date one night sporting a Sheep(ish) infinity scarf that she’d whipped after teaching herself the triple crochet stitch. It makes a bestie proud! I’d never seen her in hot pink before, and I loved the pop of color this little number brought to her outfit. So simple, but still such a statement piece. 

With Valentine’s Day upon us, I thought it’d be nice to write-up a pattern for Noelle’s scarf as a reminder that girlfriends + crafting = love. Enjoy! –Vickie

Materials
2 Balls Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) (30% wool/70% acrylic; 167 yds/153m), in color: Hot Pink(ish)
Size H-8 (5mm) Hook
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations
st(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge for this project is not important.
Directions
Ch 28.
Row 1: tr in 4th ch from hook, and in ever ch to end. Turn. (25 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr in next tr and to end.
Repeat Row 2, until piece measures 42”/107cm. Tie off.
Finishing
Using a tapestry needle and yarn, seam together the top and bottom edges to create a loop.
Weave in ends.
Wear is as one long infinity scarf, or double it for a snugger cowl effect!


Don’t crochet, but would love to learn? Take my online workshop, Crochet Lab on Craftsy today! 



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Sheep(ish) Yeti Hat on KTLA Morning News!

Posted in Crochet, Vickie Howell, tagged , , , on December 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »

It’s no secret that we love big foot themed items in my house, so I was thrilled when Cheryl Cambras agreed to design a Yeti Toddler Hat in my Sheep(ish) yarn. This just in…the hat was just featured in a segment from The Urban Craft Center on Los Angeles’ KTLA Morning News!

Watch the segment here. Get the pattern here. Get the yarn to make it here.

Yay, Cheryl!

Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

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New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Zig-zag Sticking on About.com!

Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged , , , on November 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

About.com
…the (knitted) stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Knitolas soon would be there.
Ok, that was obnoxious. My point being though, that if you’re planning to knit holiday stockings this year then now’s the time. Wouldn’t you know it, I have just the pattern for you! Type on over to Kntting.About.com to nab the instructions for this Zig-zag Christmas Stocking.
Knitting.About.com Stocking
Shown in colors: Red(ish) & Turquoise(ish)
Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

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Stitch.Rock.Knit-along Recap!

Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged , , , , , , on November 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Last week we officially said “so long” to our Stitch.Rock.Knit-along. Unofficially however, it lives on. The threads on both Ravelry and Facebook are still up as well as the how-to cable video on YouTube, so feel free to continue working on cowls and sharing pictures–we love seeing ‘em!
Just like any host, I was nervous that no one would show up to the knit-along party. I was overwhelmed (in a good way) by the response, though! I truly enjoyed virtually hanging out with everyone, and watching their progress (and sharing mine)!  Here are just a few KAL finished projects.
L-R Mine, knit in Coral(ish), Tina Lindquist’s, Renee Blankenship’s
& Michelle Kovach’s (all via Facebook)
L-R Jessoliel, AnaBC, LiteraryLady & MamaKaren (all via Ravelry)

Here’s what people are saying about the knit-along:

“Thanks for the great pattern and KAL!-”-Debbie Jarmusik 

“I already wore [my cowl] before I blocked it, because it’s so cute I couldn’t wait!”
–Michelle Kovach

“The [how-to] video was great, thanks for the cable refresher…!”– Alice Reagan

“Please do knit-alongs more often. I don’t have friends who knit and this was really fun!”–Allison McCallister

“[Sheep(ish)] colors are just beautiful and vibrant!” –Stazerd (Ravelry)

“I have to say I am loving this yarn! I plopped on my couch last night and watched tv and knit the ribbing section up and I really loved the feel of the yarn–very soft. And am very pleased with the Gun Metal(ish) color.” 
–Literary Lady

“Loved this project. Now I can have fun making myself one!–Jmacal9425


See more photos in Flickr!

Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

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