Fete

I just finished this little number last week. The pattern (in plenty of sizes) will be available through shops that carry Tilli Tomas yarns, or you can get it right now from my brand-spankin' new Etsy shop (the pattern, not the top, obviously!) Here's the link: SHOP.

Blossom Shawl

In the new Magknits.

Give It a Whirl Bag

In the July 2006 issue of Creative Knitting.

Funky Entrelac Pillow

In the May 2006 issue of Creative Knitting.

Sushi

It's back, now at MagKnits.

Snug

A cell phone case to match the Mosaic Bag pattern available at Spun.



SIZE
Fits small flip-style phone. Work longer to fit “candy bar” style phones. Width can be added in multiples of 3 stitches (.5 inches for every 3 stitches added) to fit PDAs or other devices. Measure your device, and make the necessary adjustments to the pattern below before beginning.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 2.5 inches
Length: 3.5 inches

MATERIALS
Noro Kureyon [100% wool; 110 yd/100 m per 50g skein]
Color: 134, 1 skein (will have lots left over)

10-inch US 5/3.74mm straight needles
10-inch US 4/3.5mm straight needles

yarn needle
snap fastener
sewing needle
coordinating sewing thread

GAUGE
24 sts/26 rows = 4” using larger needles in stockinette stitch

PATTERN
Main piece
NOTE: This pattern is worked using mosaic knitting. This is a form of colorwork that uses only 1 color per row, but has the appearance of Fair Isle stranding. Before beginning, 2 smaller balls must be prepared from the skein of yarn, with each ball beginning with a different section of the colorway. As the piece is worked, there will appear to be 2 different colors in the pattern. Designate one ball “Ball A” and the other “Ball B.”

With larger size needles, CO 18 sts. Work as follows:
Row 1: With Ball A, work [k2, sl 1] 6 times across row.
Row 2: With Ball A, work [sl 1, p2] 6 times across row.
Row 3: Drop Ball A, join Ball B. Work [k1, sl1, k1] 6 times across row.
Row 4: With Ball B, work [p1, sl1, p1] 6 times across row.
Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern until piece measures 7 inches from CO row. Bind off.

Strap
With smaller needles, CO 6 sts. Work as follows:
Row 1: With Ball A, work [k2, sl 1] 2 times across row.
Row 2: With Ball A, work [sl 1, p2] 2 times across row.
Row 3: Drop Ball A, join Ball B. Work [k1, sl1, k1] 2 times across row.
Row 4: With Ball B, work [p1, sl1, p1] 2 times across row.
Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern until piece measures 6 inches from CO row. Bind off.

FINISHING
The long edges of the strap will curl toward the back and meet in the center, forming a double thickness. This helps give the strap strength and resistance to stretching. Using the yarn needle, whipstitch the two long curled-over edges together along the back of the strap to secure.

Fold main piece in half, right sides together. With yarn needle and length of yarn, whipstitch the sides together. Turn to right side. Sew strap to side of bag on one side only. Using a sewing needle and thread, attach one half of the snap to the free end of the strap and the other half of the snap to the corresponding side of the bag. Block as needed. Voila!

©2005 Amy Polcyn. Non-commercial, personal use is fine. Anything else, ask me first.

Shangri-La

A luxurious silken home for your double-pointed needles or other knitting treasures. You can also make it slightly narrower for a sunglass case. Best of all, a single skein makes one for you and a friend!




SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 8 inches
Length: 3 inches (closed)

MATERIALS
Himalayan Yarns Tibet [100% silk; 80 yd/ 72 m per 100g skein]
Color: SD-00, 1 skein (will have lots left over)

10-inch US 10.75/7mm straight needles
lining fabric, 8 ½ X 9”
frog closure
sewing needle
coordinating sewing thread

GAUGE
12 sts/16 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

PATTERN
Case
CO 24 sts. Work in stockinette for 1”.
Next row (RS): Purl across. This will form a fold line to make it easier to turn back the hem.
Continue in stockinette until piece measures 8” from beginning.
Next row (RS): Purl across. This will form the second fold line for the other hem.
Continue in stockinette for 1”. BO.

FINISHING
Block piece to 8” wide and 9” long.
With WS facing, fold lower hemline (along purl row) to WS and stitch in place. Fold 2 ½” up from turning (purl) row. Whipstitch side seams and turn to RS. Set aside.
Lining
Cut fabric to 8 ½” wide and 9” long. Fold 2 ½” up from bottom of the fabric and pin in place. Sew, using a ¼” seam allowance at both sides.
Insert lining into case, matching seams. Slip stitch lining to case with sewing thread along all exposed edges, folding upper hem over the lining as shown in photo.
Fold flap down and position frog closure. Stitch in place with sewing thread.

©2005 Amy Polcyn. Non-commercial, personal use is fine. Anything else, ask me first.

An explanation

I decided I wanted a place to put patterns for things I design (without clogging up my regular blog!) I tend to come up with a lot that use one skein or less of yarn, since I like to try new yarns without a big investment. Anyway, I'm going to use this blog to post patterns and links to my patterns that are on other sites. Most will be free, except for those on sites that aren't!

I'll start getting some patterns up soon.