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	Strozzi, knit in Suede Deluxe, is a lariat type necklace with garter stitch leaf shapes. (If you can’t o SIZE Approximately 40” long MATERIALS 1 Ball (50 grs), #3904 Hopalong Gold 2 Double pointed knitting needles, size 6 NOTE There are no gauge requirements for this necklace NECKLACE With double pointed needles, cast on 2 sts and work I-Cord as follows: ** Row 1: * K2, do not turn work. Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from RS. Rep from * for 2”. Leaf: Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k1 – 3 sts. Turn. Row 2: K1, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all in yo, k1 – 7 sts. Knit 8 rows. Dec Row (RS): SSK, k to last 2 sts, k2 tog – 5 sts. Knit 1 row. Rep the last 2 rows once more – 3 sts. Next Row (RS): SSK, k1 – 2 sts. Rep from ** 11 times more – 12 leaves. On last leaf, work Next Row as sl 1, k2 tog, psso – 1 st. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew cast-on edge of first section of I-Cord to base of first leaf forming a loop. Draw last leaf through loop to fasten. More leaves may be pulled through loop to adjust length of necklace. source: berroco.com

sed some zara merino wool I had left over from a scarf I finished crocheting to make this:





CO 8
Row 1: K8
Row 2: P8
Row 3: K2, CB4, K2
Row 4: P8

Repeat 1-4 until desired length around neck

Cast Off, (get your crochet hook) sc in next two spaces, c2, sk 1 sp, sc in next two spaces, and tie off.
Sew a button on opposite end ( I used a small pearl button)... and voila!

Find any flower to crochet and sew on so that when you put on the choker, it'll be to the side. I got snazzy and tacked on a star stud. Enjoy!



source:craftster.org

The Knitted Case is a cute little bag to hold knitting accessories such as, stitch holders yarn needles, point protectors, and more!

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, bind off, I-cord
Measures: 4″ long, 6″ wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, country blue – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 skein Red Heart Super Saver, tan – 364 yds (100% acrylic)
• size 8 straight knitting needles
• two size 8 double pointed needle (for I-cord)
• one 3/4″ diameter button
• thread to match the button
• stitch hold
• yarn needle

-Pattern-
front piece

1. With straight needles and Simply Soft, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 3″.
5. Knit 1, purl 1, to end.
6. Repeat number 5 till piece measures 4″.
7. Bind off.
8. Weave in ends.

back piece

1. With straight needles and Simply Soft, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 4″
5. Change to Super Saver, knit 1 row.
6. Knit 1, purl 1, to end.
7. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 6″.
8. Bind off 14 stitches in seed stitch, knit 1, purl 1, place these three stitches on a stitch holder, bind off in seed stitch to end.
9. Place the stitches on the stitch holder onto a double pointed needle, join yarn from right side, and work I-cord for 5 rows.
10. Bind off.
11. From the back side of the flap, sew the I-cord in the 3rd stitch to the left. (this makes a button hole)
12. Sew the button under the button hole

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit purl, decrease
Abbreviations: MB (make bobble)
Measures: 6″ by 6″
Notes: for bobble rows, join fur yarn at the beginning of each row and drape it across for each bobble. Patons Silverlash is discontinued, it can be substituted for Lion Brand Festive Fur or another metallic fur yarn.
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, with Natura, 14 stitches and 18 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Caron Natura, lace – 159 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 skein Patons Silverlash, crystallite cream – 164 yds (Polyester, Metallic)
• size 9 knitting needles
• stitch holder
• yarn needle

-Bobbles-

1. To make a bobble work this pattern: with Silverlash, in the next stitch, *knit 1, purl 1,* repeat from * 8 times, knit 1, bring last knitted stitch threw the 16 stitches before it. (1 stitch left)

-Pattern-

1. With Silverlash cast on 22 stitches.
2. Knit 2 rows.
3. Decrease, knit till there are 2 stitches left, decrease. (20 stitches)
4. Knit 3 rows.
5. With Natura, knit 1 row.
6. Knit 3, purl 14, knit 3.
7. Repeat numbers 5 and 6.
8. Knit 5, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5. (above is how to make a bobble)
9. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
10. Knit 3, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 5.
11. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
12. Knit 3, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 5.
13. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
14. Knit 5, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 4.
15. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
16. Knit 7, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 6.
17. Knit 3, purl 14, knit 3.
18. Knit 1 row.
19. Repeat numbers 17 and 18 till piece measures 15″.
20. Knit 5 rows.
21. Knit 5, Place these stitches on holder, bind off till there are 4 stitches left, knit 4.
22. Knit 5, turn
23. Repeat number 22 till strap measures 8″.
24. Bind off.
25. Place stitches on the holder back onto the needle, join yarn on the wrong side and repeat number 22 till strap measures 8″.
26. Bind off.
27. With right side facing, fold the bind off edge up 5 1/2″, sew side seams.
28. Sew the strap ends together.

Pom Pom Purse

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Measures: 4″ tall and 6 1/2″ wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 14 stitches and 18 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun, pink – 185 yards (98% acrylic) (2% polyester)
• 1 skein Bernat Baby Coordinates, baby pink – 431 yds (75.2% acrylic) (22.2% Rayon) (2.6% nylon)
  
• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, soft pink – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
• Size 9 knitting needles
  
• Yarn needle
• Metal pin (or 3/4″ button)
  

-Pattern-

Pinned Version

1. With Homespun yarn, cast on 21 stitches.
2. Work STOCKING ST for 10″.
   
3. Bind off.
4. Weave in ends.

Buttoned Version

1. With Homespun yarn, cast on 21 stitch.
2. Work stockinette stitch for 9 1/2″.
3. Knit 9, k2t, yo, knit to end.
4. Work stockinette stitch till piece measures 10″.
5. Bind off.
6. Weave in ends.

-Finishing-

1. Fold the piece up 4″ sew bot sides.
2. Weave in ends.
3. Cut a 20″ strand out of each yarn.
4. Holding the the 3 strands together and knot it onto both sides.
   
5. Make three 1″ pom poms.
6. Sew 1 pom pom on the bottom of each edge and in the middle of the purse.
7. Pin the flap down. (or sew button under button hole)

Mini Purse

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, and bind off
Measures: 4″ by 4″
Gauge: With 1 strand of each yarn, in stockinette stitch, 9 stitches and 12 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Patons Rumor, jewel tone- 84 yds (84% acrylic) (15% Alpaca) (1% Polyester)
• 1 skein Bernat Disco, black- 52 yds (67% acetate) (33% polyester)
• 1 to 1 1/2 inch diameter hot pink button
• Size 11 knitting needles
• Blunt end yarn needle

Pattern

1. With one strand of both yarns cast on 9 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 8″.
5. Bind off in knit. Weave in ends.
6. Fold the purse in half. Sew up the sides.
7. Cut a 15″ strand out of Rumor yarn.
8. Pull the yarn through 2 of the holes on the button.
9. Weave both ends through the purse. Knot the end together on the other side
10. Make another draw string like you did the first time, except on the other side. Trim ends.
11. 
    

source:niftyknitting.com

ather than long straight needles. [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

GAUGE

Gauge is not important for these projects.

PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found

Two spools of artistic wire will make all three pairs of earrings. Finger block your wire as you are knitting; just pull down on it and shape as you go. It will make knitting with the wire much easier. I used two double-pointed needles because they are short and much more manageable than long straight needles. I found it very easy to manipulate the wire. I had no problems with losing stitches. Wire is used doubled on two version of the earrings, rather than using thicker wire. The doubled thin wire is much easier to knit than thicker wire! Placing Beads: Beads are placed between stitches. To place a bead in your work, knit the stitch before the place you want your bead to go, slide the bead up the wire until it rests next to your right needle, then knit the next stitch. It's as easy as that! Directions for making a Lark's Head Knot can be found Instructions for the Backward Loop Cast On can be found

DIRECTIONS

EARRINGS 1 [shown at right] (Make 2) Prestring 4 beads on wire. Note: if you are not using sterling wire, use two strands of artistic wire held together, and string beads on one of the strands. CO 5 sts, beginning with a lark's head knot and continuing with the backward loop method. Row 1: [K1, place bead] four times, k1. 4 beads placed. Rows 2-7: K all sts. Row 8: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts. Rows 9-11: K all sts. Cut wire, leaving 4-inch tail. Thread wire through live stitches and through cable thimble, then run through live stitches and cable thimble again [see photos below]. Wrap tail around top of knitted piece and wrap wire around itself to secure. Trim wire. EARRINGS 2 [shown at right] (Make 2) Note: Use two strands of wire held together throughout. Prestring 22 beads on ONE strand of wire. With wire doubled, CO 8 sts, beginning with a lark's head knot and continuing with the backward loop method. Rows 1 and 2: [K1, place bead] seven times, k1. 7 beads placed in each row. Note: This is a good time to finger block the piece so that the beads are arranged as shown in the photo. Rows 3-5: K all sts. Row 6: Ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts. Row 7: K all sts. Row 8: [K1, place bead] five times, k1. 5 beads placed. Row 9: K all sts. Row 10: Ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts. Row 11: [K1, place bead] three times, k1. 3 beads placed. Cut wire, leaving 4-inch tail. Thread wire through live stitches and through cable thimble, then run through live stitches and cable thimble again [see photos below] . Wrap tail around top of knitted piece and wrap wire around itself to secure. Trim wire. EARRINGS 3 (Make 2) Note: Use two strands of wire held together throughout. Prestring 16 beads on ONE strand of wire. With wire doubled, CO 6 sts, beginning with a lark's head knot and continuing with the backward loop method. Row 1: K1, place bead, [k2, place bead] twice, k1. 3 beads placed. Even-Numbered Rows 2-12: K all sts. Row 3: K2, [place bead, k2] twice. 2 beads placed. Row 5: Work as for Row 1. Row 7: Work as for Row 3. Row 9: Work as for Row 1. Row 11: Ssk, place bead, k2, place bead, k2tog. 2 beads placed; 4 sts. Row 13: Ssk, place bead, k2tog. 1 bead placed; 2 sts. Row 14: K2. Cut wire, leaving 4-inch tail. Thread wire through live stitches and through cable thimble, then run through live stitches and cable thimble again [see photos below] . Wrap tail around top of knitted piece and wrap wire around itself to secure. Trim wire.

FINISHING

Attach each cable thimble to an earring wire and you are set. source:knitty.com