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Christmas Wreath Ornament - Knit a Christmas Ornament Wreath

Instructions:

1. Cast on 4 stitches.
2. Knit one row.
3. Holding your ring so that the working yarn goes under the ring, begin to work an I-cord around the ring.
4. Continue knitting until the whole ring is covered in knitting.
5. Bind off, leaving a long enough tail to use to sew the ends of the knitting together. Weave in ends.
6. Decorate as you like. I used two jingle bells and a length of red yarn. Use an ornament hanger to hang on tree or a safety pin or pin back to make into a pin.
7. If desired, you can sew along the inside edge to clean up where the I-cord does not completely close. I like the extra texture so did not do this.

DottyCookie: Christmas pudding patch
For the pudding:

Cast on 8 stitches in brown (B)
Row 1: purl
Row 2: Inc 1*, knit to last stitch, inc 1
Row 3: purl

Rows 4-9: Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 16 stitches

Row 10: Join in white(W) - (K2W, K3B) 3 times, K1W
Row 11: P2W, P1B, (P4W, P1B) twice, P3w
Continue in W only.
Row 12:K2tog through back, K to last 2 sts, K2tog
Row 13: purl
Row 14: K2tog through back, K to last 2 sts, K2tog
Row 15: purl
Row 16: K2tog through back, K to last 2 sts, K2tog
Row 17: purl
Row 18: K2tog through back, K to last 2 sts, K2tog (8 sts)
Row 19: P2tog through back, P4, P2tog
Row 20: K2tog through back, k2, k2tog (4sts)
Break wool and thread through remaining stitches

* Inc 1 - increase by knitting into front and back loops of next stitch.

For the leaves (make 2):

Cast on 2 sts in green.
Garter stitch 4 rows.
Slip one, pass slipped stitch over, break thread and pass through the last stitch to finish.

To make up:

Weave in ends, shaping the pudding as necessary. Attach the leaves and add berries using French knots in red (or beads, or knitted bobbles). Stitch a few beads for added sparkle.



Free Knitting Pattern For Christmas Ball Ornament

Size:
3½" high by 3½" wideGauge:
24 sts=4" in St stMaterials:
1 ball Merino 5 or Fjord by Crystal Palace Yarns in red - CC
1 ball Merino 5 or Fjord by Crystal Palace Yarns in white - MC
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) double pointed needles
Large eyed tapestry needle or crochet hook
Material for stuffing (polyester fiberfill, yarn leftovers)
Hanging loop (ribbon or yarn braid)3 ornaments can be made with 2 balls of yarn
Red and white ornament was knit with red and white Fjord; green and white ornament was knit with Merino 5.Fjord
100% wool
91 yards/50 grams
Merino 5
100% Machine Washable Merino Wool
110 yards/50 gramsSee this listing for a shop near you. Instructions
First half
CO 60 sts in MC. Divide evenly over 4 needles. Join, making sure sts are twisted.
Follow either written instructions or the chart. Rnd 1: *K10, place marker; rep from *
Rnd 2: *K2-MC, K1-CC, K2-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC; rep from *
Rnd 3: *K1-MC, K2-CC, K2MC, K2-CC, K2-MC, K1-CC; rep from *
Rnd 4: *K2-CC, K4-MC, K2-CC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 5: *K1-CC, K2-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K2-CC; rep from *
Rnd 6: *K2-MC, K3-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC; rep from *
Rnd 7: *K1-MC, K2CC, K1-MC, K2-CC, K1-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 8: *K2-CC, K3-MC, K3-CC; rep from *
Rnd 9: K2-MC, *K1-CC, K5-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 10: *K2-MC, K1-CC,K3-MC, K1-CC; rep from *
Rnd 11: *K1-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 12: *K1-CC, K2-MC, K1-CC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 13: *K1-CC, K2-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 14: *K2-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *
Rnd 15: *K1-MC, K2tog-CC; rep from *Cut yarn, leaving tail of about 8". Pass CC tail through all stitches on needles as if to purl; pull to tighten. Secure both tails on wrong side.Second half
If desired, reverse colors from first half, as shown in Merino 5 green/white version.
Turn work so CO edge is up. With CC, pick up 60 sts. To line up pattern, first st picked up should be in st to left of a dec line. Divide evenly over 4 needles. Join, making sure sts are twisted.
Repeat Rnds 2-15 as for first half. Cut yarn, leaving tails of about 8". Pass CC tail through all stitches on needles as if to purl.
Stuff ball to desired shape.
Pull CC tail to close hole. Secure both tails on wrong side.
Squeeze ball to even out shape.
Attach hanging loop to one end of ball.

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SANTA HAT
For preemies, use a size 3 or 4 US needle and baby or sport weight yarn (2,5 - 3mm)
For newborns, use a size 6 US needle and worsted weight yarn (4 mm)For older babies, use a size 8 US needle and worsted weight yarn (as knit) (5 mm)
Yarn
Small amounts of white eyelash yarn, white worsted weight yarn and red worsted weight yarn (such as Red Heart Soft Yarn)Instructions:Holding one strand of the white eyelash and the white worsted weight yarn together as one, CO 54 sts. Work in K1, P1 ribbing (k1, p1 across) for 2 inches. Change to red yarn and knit in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) until total length of hat (including brim) is 4 inches. Start decrease as follows: Row 1: *K4, k2tog; rep from *
Row 2: *P3, p2tog; rep from *
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: *K2, k2tog; rep from *
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: *K1, k2tog; rep from *
Rows 12-14: Work in stockinette stitch (purl one row, knit one row)
Row 15: K2tog across
Rows 16-21: Work in stockinette stitch Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to stitch up the seam in the cap. Thread yarn through remaining stitches on needle and draw up securely. Stitch up seam in hat, changing to white yarn to sew the brim seam. Make a fluffy white pompom and attach securely to the top of the hat.





Size:
Fits most adultsGauge:
10 sts=4 " in St st Materials:
Size 10½ US 16" circular needles
Size 10½ double points
2 balls Poof by Crystal Palace Yarns
100% microfiber nylon
47 yards/50 grams
1 ball #204 (Natural White)
1 ball #3608 (Lacquer Red)Instructions
With circular needles and two strands of white held together, CO 50 sts. Join being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of round.
Purl for 3" for hat band. Change to one strand of red and knit in St st for 7" for crown of hat. Begin dec rounds as follows (when diameter gets too small for circular needles, change to the double point needles).
*K8, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 7 rounds
*K7, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 3 rounds
*K6, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 3 rounds
*K5, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 3 rounds
*K4, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 rounds
*K3, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 rounds
*K2, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 rounds
*K1, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 rounds
K2tog around until 1 st remains and fasten off.Make pom pom for tip of hat and attach.





Sizes:
Adult (Children ages 10-12)Gauge:
16 sts=4" in St st with Cotton ChenilleMaterials:
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) 16" circular needles
Size 6 US (4.25 mm)double points
One ball Splash (Color White #101) by Crystal Palace Yarns
100% polyester
94 yards/100 grams
Two skeins Cotton Chenille (Color Apple Red #8166) by Crystal Palace Yarns
100% mercerized cotton
98 yards/50 gramsInstructions
With Splash and circular needles, CO 70 (60) sts. Join being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of round.
Knit with Splash for 9 rounds. (Note: if you want a wider Splash band of eyelash, knit 12-15 rounds.)
Change to Cotton Chenille and knit in St st for 7" for crown of hat.
Begin dec rows as follows (when diameter gets too small for circular needles, change to the double point needles).
*K8, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K7, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8(7) rounds
*K6, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K5, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K4, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K3, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K2, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K1, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 (2) rounds
K2tog around until 1 st remains and fasten off.Make a Splash Pom-Pom and attach.

Free Six Pointed Star Christmas Ornament Knitting Pattern

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Knit up this easy Christmas star ornament pattern in no time. It consists of parallelograms; pick up each section along the edge of the piece previously knit. Metallic yarn adds sparkle and creates a classy look to this easy knitting project. Materials:
Size 8 US (5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
1 skein Glitterspun by Lion Brand
60% acrylic/27% cupro/13% polyester
50 grams/1.75 ounces
115 yards/105 metersGauge:
20 sts=4" in garter st (not vital)Size:
About 4½" wide x 4½" longInstructions
CO 9 sts, leaving a long tail.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 (WS): knit
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: k1, M1, k to last 2 sts, k2tog
BO, leaving last st on needle. With RS facing, pick up 8 sts along left edge.
Work Rows 1-11.
Rep this sequence, making 6 segments in total.
Sew seam with tail. Weave in end on WS.
Attach loop for hanging.
If desired, stiffen using a commercial stiffening product or starch
Free Six Pointed Star Christmas Ornament Knitting Pattern





This lovely dishcloth or facecloth pattern could also be knit as a five pointed star for Christmas. Also makes a wonderful doily or hot pad!Size:
The petals measure 3 inches in length; a larger needles and heavier yarn will yield a larger finished piece.Gauge:
Not vitalMaterials:
Sport weight yarn
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) needles
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needleInstructions
Note:
All Slip 2 instructions are to be slipped at the same time as if to knit.
p2sso- pass two slipped sts overWith a needle one size larger than you will work with, CO 105 sts, leaving an 18 inch tail for sewing up with later.
Change to your chosen needle and purl 21 sts. Leave rem sts on needle; you will work them later. Pm and turn.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k8, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k to end of row, turn - 19 sts.
Row 2: Sl 1, p rem 18 sts.
Row 3: Sl 1, k7, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k rem 8 sts - 17 sts.
Row 4: Sl 1, p rem 16 sts.
Row 5: Sl 1, k6, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k rem 7 sts - 15 sts.
Row 6: Sl 1, p14.
Row 7: Sl 1, k5, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k6.
Row 8: Sl 1, p12.
Row 9: Sl 1, k4, sl 2, k1 p2sso, k5.
Row 10: Sl 1, p10.
Row 11: Sl 1, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k4.
Row 12: Sl 1, p8.
Row 13: Sl 1, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3.
Row 14: Sl 1, p6.
Row 15: Sl 1, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2.
Row 16: Sl 1, p4.
Row 17: Sl 1, sl 2 at same time, k1, p2sso, k1.
Row 18: Sl 1, p2.
Row 19: Sl 2, k1, p2sso (1 st rem - place on a piece of scrap yarn or stitch holder).
Turn.
Work the following directions until you have used up all of your stitches and have 5 points or petals.
With WS facing, pick up 9 sts down the finished petal, pm.
Do not cut yarn.
Purl the next 21 sts of those waiting on the needle.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k8, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k8, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl (on the side of the completed petal).
Row 2: Sl 1, p rem 18 sts.
Row 3: Sl 1, k7, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k7, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 4: Sl 1, p16.
Row 5: Sl 1, k6, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k6, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 6: Sl 1, p14.
Row 7: Sl 1, k5, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k5, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 8: Sl 1, p12.
Row 9: Sl 1, k4, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k4, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 10: Sl 1, p10.
Row 11: Sl 1, k3, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k3, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 12: Sl 1, p8.
Row 13: Sl 1, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 14: Sl 1, p6.
Row 15: Sl 1, k1, sl 2 , k1, p2sso, k1, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 16: Sl 1, p4.
Row 17: Sl 1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k the next st tog with the first st on the other side of the needle tbl.
Row 18: Sl 1, p2.
Row 19: Sl 2, k1, p2sso.Finishing
When you have completed all five petals, sew the bottom edge together with the first petal. Run threaded tapestry needle through all sts waiting on holders and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends on WS.

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BORSETTINE AI FERRI

ferri 5 mm

lana bianca rossa e verde circa 50 gr per colore

STRIPED BAG
With A, cast on 50 sts. Knit 4 rows for top edge of Bag.
Next Row (RS): With B, knit.
Next Row (WS): With B, purl.
Continue in Stripe Sequence and St st (k on RS, p on WS) as established, until Stripe Sequence has been worked a total of 6 times. Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold Bag in half and sew side and bottom seams. Weave in ends. Weave a 24 in. (61 cm) length of A through top of Bag for drawstring. Knot drawstring ends to prevent fraying.
TREE BAG
Note: Use a separate ball of yarn for each block of color. Pick up new color from under old color to twist yarns and prevent holes. Work from Chart or from written instructions below. Work Chart rows from right to left on RS rows, from left to right on WS rows.
With B, cast on 25 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Row 1(RS): With B, knit.
Rows 2-42: With B, continue in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
Rows 43 and 45: With B k4, with C k17, with B k4.
Row 44: With B p4, with C p17, with B p4.
Rows 46 and 48: With B p5, with C p15, with B p5.
Row 47: With B k5, with C k15, with B k5.
Rows 49 and 51: With B k6, with C k13, with B k6.
Row 50: With B p6, with C p13, with B p6.
Rows 52 and 54: With B p7, with C p11, with B p7.
Row 53: With B k7, with C k11, with B k7.
Rows 55 and 57: With B k8, with C k9, with B k8.
Row 56: With B p8, with C p9, with B p8.
Rows 58 and 60: With B p9, with C p7, with B p9.
Row 59: With B k9, with C k7, with B k9.
Rows 61 and 63: With B k10, with C k5, with B k10.
Row 62: With B p10, with C p5, with B p10.
Rows 64 and 66: With B p11, with C p3, with B p11.
Row 65: With B k11, with C k3, with B k11.
Rows 67 and 69: With B k12, with C k1, with B k12.
Row 68: With B p12, with C p1, with B p12.
With B, work in St st for 3 rows.
With B, knit 4 rows. Bind off.FINISHING
With A embroider random French Knots on tree and a straight st star at top of tree. Fold Bag in half and sew side seams. Weave in ends. Weave a 24 in. (61 cm) length of A through top of Bag for drawstring. Knot drawstring ends to prevent fraying.
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Knitting Bee – Free knitting tutorials – Free knitting patterns

MEASUREMENTS
Approx 42 x 48 ins [106.5 x 122 cm]
MATERIALS
Patons Decor (100 g/3.5 oz) or
Patons Canadiana (100 g/3.5 oz)
Main color MC (navy) 14 balls
Contrast A (aran) 2 balls
Contrast B (taupe) 1 ball
Small quantity of Contrast C (orange) for embroidery.
Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular needle 36 ins [90 cm) long. Cable needle.
TENSION
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
Each Motif (before edging) = approx 6 ins [15 cm] square.
ABBREVIATIONS
C4B = slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle.
C4F = slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and leave at front of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle.
INSTRUCTIONS
MOTIF A (make 12).
Note: When working from chart, wind small balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design. Start new colors at appropriate points. To change colors, twist the two colors around each other where they meet, on WS, to avoid a hole.
With MC, cast on 31 sts. Knit 3 rows (garter st) noting that first row is WS.
Work Chart I in stocking st to end of chart reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right.
With MC, knit 2 rows.
Cast off knitways (WS).
Work embroidery on Snowman as illustrated.
MOTIF B (make 12)
Note: When working from chart, carry yarn not in use loosely across WS of work but never over more than 5 sts.
When it must pass over more than 5 sts, weave it over and under color in use on next st or at centre point of sts it passes over. The colors are never twisted around one another.
With MC cast on 31 sts. Work 3 rows garter st noting that first row is WS and inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 35 sts.
Work Chart II in stocking st to end of chart reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right.
Next row: With MC, knit, dec 4 sts evenly across. 31 sts.
Next row: Knit.
Cast off knitways (WS).
MOTIF C (make 24)
With MC cast on 31 sts.
Knit 3 rows, noting that first row is WS and inc 13 sts evenly across last row. 44 sts.
1st row: (RS). P4. K4. P2. K8. P2. K4. P2. K8. P2. K4. P4.
2nd and alt rows: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: P4. (C4B. P2. C4F. C4B. P2) twice. C4B. P4.
5th row: As 1st row.
7th row: P4. (C4B. P2. C4B. C4F. P2) twice. C4B. P4.
9th row: As 1st row.
11th row: As 7th row.
13th row: As 1st row.
15th row: As 3rd row.
16th row: As 2nd row.
These 16 rows form pat.
Work a further 21 rows pat, ending with WS facing for next row.
Next row: Knit, dec 13 sts evenly across. 31 sts.
Next row: Knit.
Cast off knitways (WS).
Motif Edging:With RS of work facing and MC, pick up and knit 35 sts along side of Motif.
Next row: (Wrong side). Knit.
Next row: Knit.
Cast off knitways (wrong side).
FINISHING
Block squares to measurement. Join Motifs as illustrated in Diagram 1.
Side edging: With RS of work facing, circular needle and MC, pick up and knit 240 sts along side edge. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle, work 6 rows in garter st, inc 1 st at each end of row. 252 sts. Cast off knitways (WS).
Rep along opposite side edge.
Top and Bottom Edging: With RS of work facing, circular needle and MC, pick up and knit 174 sts along top edge. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle, knit 6 rows, inc 1 st at each end of row. 186 sts. Cast off knitways (WS).
Rep along bottom edge.
Join mitred corners of edgings.
Fringe: Cut 14 inch [35.5 cm] lengths of yarn. Taking 10 strands tog knot into fringe across top and bottom edges as shown.
http://www.patonsyarns.com/data/patt...ghan.en_US.pdf qui sono scaricabili gli schemi dei disegni di natale da ricamare o lavorare a jacquard

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Caron International Yarns and Latch Hook Kits

http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss_toddler_tree_po.pdf



SIZES: 1 year (2 years, 4 years)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 24 (26, 28)”
Length: 12 (12 ¾, 14 ¼)"


MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m):
#9730 Autumn Red (A), 6 (12, 12)oz/170 (340, 340)g
#9707 Dark Sage (B), 6 (6, 6)oz/170 (170, 170)g
#9750 Chocolate (C), only 1 yd used for tree trunk
#9702 Off White (D), only 1 yd used for star
Gold metallic embroidery floss, 1 skein
One pair US size 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Stockinette st, using US size 8 needles, 17 sts and 23 rows = 4”/10 cm

SITCHES AND TECHNIQUES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Intarsia technique
Duplicate stitch, French knots and long stitch embroidery

BACK
With A, CO 51 (55, 59) sts.
Work in St st for 40 (44, 48) rows, approx 7 (7 ½, 8 ¼)".
Place a marker each end for armhole.
Armholes
Work 28 (30, 34) rows, approx 5 (5 ¼, 6)" for a total of 68 (74, 82) rows.
Neck and Shoulders
(RS) BO 17 (18, 19) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place rem 17 (19, 21) sts on a holder for neck.

FRONT
Work same as Back for 18 (22, 26) rows, approx 3 (3 ¾, 4 ½)".
Beg with first row above tree trunk follow chart working tree motif in B on center 27 sts over next 30 rows (making sure to place markers at row 40 (44, 48) for armholes). When chart is completed, work 8 (8, 10) rows in A.
Neck
(RS) With A, k21 (23, 24) sts, sl center 9 (9, 11) sts on a holder for Front neck, join another ball of A and k rem 21 (23, 24) sts. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each neck edge every row 2 (3, 3) times--19 (20, 21) sts rem each side. Dec 1 st each neck edge every other row twice--17 (18, 19) sts rem each side. Work even until 68 (74, 82) rows from beg. BO rem 17 (18, 19) sts on each shoulder.
Neck Roll
Join one shoulder. With RS facing and A, pick up and k12 (14, 16) sts along side neck edge, k9 (9, 11) sts from front holder, pick up and k12 (14, 16) sts along other side neck edge and k17 (19, 21) sts from back holder--50 (56, 64) sts. Continue in St st for 13 rows. BO loosely. Join rem shoulder and neck roll seam.

SLEEVES
With RS facing and A, pick up and k42 (46, 50) sts between armholes markers.Continue in St st dec 1 st each end every 4 (5, 6) rows 9 (9, 10) times--24 (28 30) sts. Work even in St st until 53 (65, 75) rows from beg, approx 9 ¼ (11 ¼, 13)". BO.

FINISHING
Work D, work star with long stitch. With D, make 7 French knots on Front for ornaments, using photo as guide. With C, work 3 rows in duplicate stitch over center 3 stsfor tree trunk, using photo as guide. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.


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Caron International Yarns and Latch Hook Kits

FINISHED MEASUREMENTSPillow measures approximately 14"/35.5 cm square

MATERIALS Caron International's Simply Soft(100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein): 1 skein each in 2 colors DMC Gold Glitter thread (optional) Shown in: #9707 Dk. Sage (MC); #9730 Autumn Red (CC), with a strand of Gold held together with CC. One pair size US 8 (5 mm),knitting needles or size to obtain gauge Yarn Needle Split-ring stitch marker or safety pin 14" Pillow Form Three buttons – 3/4" diameter OPTIONAL 1/2 yard dark green fabric, for lining pillow cover GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. In Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10 cm ABBREVIATIONS k1-f/b (increase): Knit next st, then knit it through the back loop. k2tog (decrease): Knit 2 sts together through the front loops. STITCHES USED Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit on RS, purl on WS. Seed stitch (Seed st) Row 1 (RS): * K1, p1; repeat from * across. Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you. Repeat Row 2 for Seed st. NOTE Pillow cover is worked using MC in Stockinette stitch, and lined (if desired); Bow and Sash are worked separately in Seed stitch, using CC and a strand of gold Glitter held together. HELPFUL When working Bow, place a marker (pm) at beginning of RS rows, to indicate which edge is being shaped. PILLOW COVER – Back and Front (both alike) Using MC, cast on 50 sts. (RS) Begin St st; work even until piece measures 14" from beginning. Bind off all sts. With RS's of Pillow pieces facing each other, sew pieces together along 3 sides. Lining (optional): Cut 2 pieces of fabric 15" square, or size to fit Pillow Cover pieces plus 1/2" on all sides for seam allowance. With RS's of Lining pieces facing each other, sew pieces together along 3 sides. Insert Lining into Pillow Cover, with WS's facing each other. Pillow Form: Insert form into Pillow cover; turn under seam allowance on lining, sew edge. Sew remaining edge of Pillow cover neatly together. RIBBON SASH Using CC (and Gold Glitter, if desired), cast on 32 sts. Begin Seed st; work even for 2 rows. Buttonhole Rows: (RS)Continuing in Seed st, work 3 button holes across, having 5 sts at beginning and end of row as follows: Work 5 sts, bind off 3, work 6 sts, bind off 3,work 7 sts, bind off 3, work to end. (WS) Work across in Seed st, casting on 3 sts over bound off sts. Continuing in Seed st, work even until piece measures 28" from beginning. Bind off all sts loosely in pattern. BOW Using CC (and Gold Glitter, if desired), cast on 2 sts.(RS) [k1-f/b] twice—4 sts. Begin Seed st; work 1 row even; pm at beginning of next row to indicate edge being shaped. Shape Side (RS) Beginning this row, increase 1 st (k1-f/b) at beginning of every other row 28 times, working increased sts in Seed st—32 sts; keep marker in place after last increase row. Work even in Seed st until piece measures 41" from marker (last increase row), end with a WS row. Shape Side (RS) Beginning this row, decrease 1 st at end of every other row until 1 st remains, as follows: Work across to last 2 sts, k2tog. Note: The shaping is being worked at the opposite edge of the Bow piece. Fasten off. FINISHING Using yarn needle, weave in ends. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes on sash; wrap sash around pillow and button in place. Bow: Tie Bow piece in large bow (see photo); attach to Front of Pillow