Crafting Cozy Knits: Detailed Patterns for Leg Warmers, Cowls, and Mittens with Julie Asselin Yarns

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I made every project using wonderful yarns from Julie Asselin. I chose 3 weights - Hektos (worsted), Leizu DK and Fino (fingering). Each of the yarns combines softness with incredible, pastel colors. Those yarns are slightly elastic, which helped me reach the desired effect, and Fino, moreover, has subtle fluff, which made the mittens very cuddly. All of this made me look optimistically towards winter! Julie! Thank you very much for the trust and possibility to design those patterns for you!

Among the ceouds

Subtle cables and a slight of color grant these legwarmers an unmistakable look. They are both girly and feminine, and most of all warm and cuddly. You will appreciate having them on chilly, winter evenings.

sizes

Circumference at the widest point in the calf: 24 (27, 34, 40) cm [9.5 (10.5, 13.5, 15.5)"]. Given dimensions are the maximum strech of the warmers. If your calf circumference is between two dimensions, choose the bigger one. In case of small difference (about 1 cm [0.5"]) choose the closest one. Length: 23 (26, 33, 33) cm [9 (10, 13, 13)"].

yarn

Julie Asselin Leizu DK: 230 (240, 300, 380) meters [251 (262, 328, 415) yards] of main color yarn and 70 (70, 80, 100) meters [77 (77, 87, 109) yards] of contrasting color yarn.

needles

4 mm (6 Us) circular needle and 3 mm (2.5 Us) circular needle. wse 21 sts x 30 rows - 10 cm x 10 cm [4"x 4"] on 4 mm needles. others 1 stitch marker (m) Cable needle (cn)

abbreviations

k knit p purl st(s) stitch(es) M1L lift bar between sts from front to back with left needle and then knit through the back of it with right needle tog together mc main color cc contrasting color cn cable needle

techniques

Knitting in rounds Cables Knitting using two colours

instructions

Using 3 mm circular needle and mc yarn, cast on 56 (60, 70, 90) sts. Place marker, join and work in rounds. 1st round: \*k1, p1\* repeat \*\* to the end of round. Repeat this round 14 (16, 16, 16) times in total. Change your needle to 4 mm circular needle. Increasing round: \*k 14 (15, 7, 9), M1L\* repeat \*\* to the end of round. You now have 60 (64, 80, 100) sts. Knit 2 rounds. Knit chart 2 (1,2, 2) (one round consists of3 (4, 4，5) horizontal repeats of the chart) until you have made 4 (5, 6, 6) total vertical repeats and 3 (2, 8, 8) first rows of your diagram. (or until you have reached the desired length minus about 3.5 (4, 4, 4) cm [1.3 (1.5, 1.5, 1.5) in].) Only (27, 34, 40) sizes: Decreasing round: \*k (14, 6, 8) k2tog\* repeat \*\* to the end of round. You have (60, 70, 90) sts.

All sizes:

Change to contrasting color and 3 mm circular needle. Next round: \*k1, p1\* repeat \*\* to the end of round. Repeat this round 14 (16, 16, 16) times in total. Purl 13 (15, 15, 15) rows. Purl chart 3 (one round consists of 6 (6, 7, 9) horizontal repeats of the chart). Notice, that all the stitches are purled and remember to keep the threads in front of work when changing colors. You are effectively knitting the wrong side of leg warmers, as you will roll that part up! When knitting whit two colors, notice the thread's tension - if you knit too tighly. threads behing the work will tighten it and it won't look good. Purl 4 rounds and bind off purlwise tightly. Make second leg warmer.

finishing

Weave the loose ends in. Block your leg warmers to expose the cables. Do not stretch the rib when blocking, to let it stay elastic.

thanks

Im am very glad, that you were willing to knit Among the clouds! I hope you enjoyed the pattern and your work will warm you! Thank you! Thanks for my wonderful testers, whose help cannot be appreciated enough. Also for my charming model and friends for theirhelp! nareha

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chart 3

knit (Chart 1 and 2) purl in MC (Chart 3)

chart 1

chart 2

far away eands The most important in this cowl is its warmth and convenience. Tying it up allows you to adjust it perfectly to your neck. Despite the simple stitch, the patterns, which make far lands come to my mind, make it unique. Sizes Child (Adult) Length: cowl - 100 (120) cm [39.5 (47)"], string - 55 cm [21.7") Width: 15 (20) cm [6 (8)"].

yarn

Julie Asselin Hektos (worsted weight- 115 grams/185 meters) Main color (MC): 240 (310) meters [262 (339) yards] and contrasting colors (CC): 280 (360) meters [306 (394) yards] (CC1 (blue) - 80 (100) meters [87 (109) yards], CC2 (pink) - 90 (120) meters [98 (131) yards], CC3 (grey) - 110 (140) meters [120 (153) yards]).

needles

5 mm (8 U.S) circular needle. use 18 sts x 24 rows - 10 cm x 10 cm [4"x 4"] others 2 stitch markers Hook and scrap yarn for provisional cast on method

abbreviations

k knit m marker pm place marker sm slip marker rm remove marker st(s) stitch(es) M1R lift bar between sts from back to front with left needle and then knit through the front of it with right needle M1L lift bar between sts from front to back left needle and then knit through the back of with it with right needle tog together ssk slip, slip, knit CC1 contrasting color 1 (blue) CC2 contrasting color 2 (pink) CC3 contrasting color 3 (grey) MC main color (beige) PCM provisional cast on method

techniques

Knitting in rounds Knitting using two and three colours Provisional cast on (see: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UeExgbgTOgs)

introdution

The cowl is worked in round. When working on colorworks, try to keep the thread, that is behind the work, loose enough while changing colors. Otherwise your work will not be elastic. If you would like to alter the cowl's width, the number of stitches after initial increases must be divisible by 24. You can use any number of colors greater than 1. The pattern is perfect for finishing up the yarn leftovers, that you surely have in your home! You can use just two colors, or knit every section with different color! Important! Try to weave in or tie threads as you go. When you end the cowl, easy finishing of the work will not be possible.

instrutions

Using PCM, main color and 5 mm (8 U.S) circular needle, cast on 16 sts. (Leave about 10 cm [4"] long piece of yarn). Join and work in the round. First round: place starting marker, k8, place marker, k8. Work as shown in chart Cstart (Astart) (one round comprises of two horizontal chart repeats) and at the same time increase: Increasing round: \*k1, M1L, k to 1 st before m, M1R, k1\* twice. Repeat last round 12 (16) times more (13 (17) in total). Knit one round. Only Adult size: Increasing round: \*k1, M1L, k to 1 st before m, M1R, k1\* twice. Knit one round. Repeat last 2 rounds one more time. Increasing round: \*k1, M1L, k to 1 st before m, M1R, k1\* twice. Only Child size: Increasing round: \*k1, M1L, k to 1 st before m, M1R, k1\* twice. Knit 1 round. All sizes: You now have 72 (96) sts. Work chart Ba, repeating it to the end of round. Then work chart Bb, and chart Ba and then 33 (55) rows of diagram Bb. Notice the placing of colors! If you would like to alter the cowl's length, you can stop knitting the patterns at any moment you want, or work any number of chart Ba/Bb rounds more. Notice, that every geometric pattern is separated from the next one with two main color rounds. After shortening of lengthening, adjust the colors of chart Cend (Aend) to keep their order. If you haven't weaved in the threads, do it now - turn your cowl inside out and weave in the loose ends :) Work as shown in chart Cend (Aend) (one round comprises of two horizontal chart repeats) and at the same time decrease: Decreasing round: \*ssk, k to 2 st before m, k2tog\* twice. Knit one round. Repeat last round 0 (2) times more (1 (3) in total). Decreasing round: \*ssk, k to 2 st before m, k2tog\* twice. Repeat last round 12 (16) times more (13 (17) in total). Knit one round. You now have 16 sts. Cut the yarn, leaving about 10 cm [4"]. Pull the thread through the stitches using tapestry needle. Pick up the provisional cast on stitches and pull the loose piece of yarn through all the stitches.

finishiny

Prepare about 2 m long pieces of yarn you have made the cowl with - you can use only main color, or any contrasting color, or like me, mix all of the colors together. One plait will need 15 threads. Pull each thread through one of the begining/ending 16 stitches (one stitch will be left without a thread) such that it is folded exactly in half. You now have 30 loose threads 1 m long. Split the up into 3 groups and braid tightly until you have about 6 cm [2.4"] of loose threads. Using a piece of thread, tie up the plait. Even the ends. Weave the loose ends in. Block your cowl to expose the pattern.

thanks

I am very glad that you chose my pattern. 1 hope you managaed to create your dreamed-of cowl. May it warm you on the cold days! Thanks for my wonderful testers, whose help cannot be appreciated enough. Also for my charming model and friends for their help! nareha

chart Astart

You can find the information which contrasting color to use on the right hand side of the chart. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

chart Cstart

You can find the information which contrasting color to use on the right hand side of the chart. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

chart BA

On the right side of the charts you can find information, which contrasting color should be used to work each section. Before the parenthesis is the color, that is used on the first pattern repeat, in the parenthesis in the one used for second pattern repeat. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

chart Bb

On the right side of the charts you can find information, which contrasting color should be used to work each section. Before the parenthesis is the color, that is used on the first pattern repeat, in the parenthesis in the one used for second pattern repeat. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

chart Aend

You can find the information which contrasting color to use on the right hand side of the chart. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

chart Cend

You can find the information which contrasting color to use on the right hand side of the chart. Work the other stitches (white cells) using main color. Black cell means "no stitch".

dovely hugsers

A mixture of sweetness, romance and lots of warmth. Two-sided mittens give you many choices - depending on your mood, they can be either joyful, or very feminine and subtle. Long cuff, which will definitely warm you in the winter, can be turned, unfolding another faces of Lovely Huggers.

sizes Child (Adult)

Circumference at the hand widest point: 15 (20) cm [6 (8)"). Length from cuff to tip 25 (32) cm [10 (12.5)"].

yarn

Julie Asselin Fino or other fingering yarn: first main color (grey): 100 (160) meters [110 (175) yards], second main color (pink): 120 (180) meters [131 (197) yards] and three contrasting colors (pink, blue, green): about 10 meters [11 yards] each.

needles

3.5mm (4 Us) circular needle and 3mm (2.5 US) circular needle. Sause 28 sts x 36 rows - 10 cm x 10 cm [4"x4"] on 3.5 mm needles. 5 stitch markers (m) Interlock marker Cable needle (cn) Hook for PCM and scrap yarn Tapestry needle

abbreviations

k knit p purl st(s) stitch(es) m marker pm place marker sm slip marker rm remove marker M1R lift bar between sts from back to front with left needle and then knit through the front of it with right needle M1L lift bar between sts from front to back with left needle and then knit through the back of it with right needle tog together ssk slip, slip, knit s2kp slip 2, k1, psso ccp contrasting color - pink ccb contrasting color - blue ccg contrasting color - green PCM provisional cast on method cn cable needle techniques Knitting in rounds Cables and nupp Provisional cast on (see: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UeExgbgTOgs) Next round: k 20 (26), pmA, k2, pmB, k 20 (26). Knit 5 (7) rounds.

My suggestion - prepare about 10 cm [4"] long pieces of yarn to make the colored dots. After finishing a round with the dots, tie them up on the wrong side to prevent then from falling off. It's easier this way - threads don't ravel together.

risht hand (dots)

Using PCM, first main color yarn and 3 mm (2.5 US) circular needles, cast on 42 (54) sts. Place marker and work in round. Work chart Dots child (Dots adult) to the end of round (2 horizontal repeats) until you have 2 full vertical chart repeats. Then work first 5 (7) chart rounds, switch to larger needles, mark this round using interlock marker and continue with chart Dots child (Dots adult). Work 3 vertical repeats in total. You will be shaping the thumb now, by increasing stitches between A and B markers. All stitches between them are worked using main color only. Two chart stitches are now on the thumb (between the markers). When working the diagram, just skip them. The dots must still be lined up one over another. Work first two rounds of chart. Increasing round: work to mA, sm, m1l, k to mB, mlr, sm, work to the end. Work one round. Repeat the last two rounds 5 (6) times more. Next round: work to mA, rmA, place 14 (16) sts on scrap yarn, cast on 2 sts, rmB, work to the end. Continue as established until you have 5 vertical repeats of chart in total plus 9 (12) next chart rows.

decreasiny

Work in first main color, unless the pattern says otherwise. Decreasing round: \*k1, ssk, k 3 (4), ssk, k 5 (9), k2tog, k 3 (4), k2tog, k1\* twice. You now have: 34 (46) sts. Next round: Knit all sts. Decreasing round: \*k1, ssk, k 2 (3), ssk, k 3 (7), k2tog, k 2 (3), k2tog, k1\* twice. You now have: 26 (38) sts. Next round: Knit all sts. Decreasing round: \*k1, ssk, k 1 (2), ssk, k 1 (5), k2tog, k 1 (2), k2tog, k1\* twice. You now have: 18 (30) sts.

Only Child size:

Next round: k5, k1 in ccb, k5, k1 in ccg, k5, k1 in ccp. Decreasing round: \*k1, ssk, s2kp, k2tog, k1\* twice. You now have: 10 sts. Next round: Knit all sts. Only Adult size: Next round: Knit all sts. Decreasing round: \*k1 in ccb, ssk, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1 in ccg, k2tog, k1, k1, ssk, k1, ssk, k1 in ccp, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1. You now have: 22 sts. Next round: Knit all sts. Decreasing round: \*k1, ssk, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2tog, k1\* twice. You now have: 14 sts. Next round: Knit all sts.

All sizes:

Cut the yarn and pull the thread through remaining stitches using tapestry needle.

thumb

The thumb is always worked using current main color. Beginning at the left cast on stitch, pick up 3 sts, k 14 (16), pick up 3 sts, pm. (pick up your stitches from cast on sts and between them and scrap yarn sts). You now have 20 (22) sts. Work until you have 3 (4) cm [1.2 (1.5)"]. Only adult size: Decreasing round: k2tog, k9, k2tog, k9. Knit one round.

All sizes:

Decreasing round: \*k2tog, k2\* to the end. Knit one round. Decreasing round: \*k2tog, k1\* to the end. Knit one round. Cut the yarn and pull the thread through remaining stitches using tapestry needle.

risht hand (cables)

Starting at the first provisional stitch, using 3 mm (2.5 Us) needles and second main color, pick up 42 (54) sts. Place start marker. (Beginning of the round should be placed on the opposite side of the first side thumb). Knit one round. Next round: \*k3, p3\* to the end.

Repeat last round until you have 11 (14) cm [4.5 (5.5)"] (if you gauge has different number of rows, measure now the cuff length of the first side, from the edge to interlock marker, and work until you have exactly the same length. It's best to measure the glove on your hand). Switch to larger needles. Next round: k 3 (4), pm, work first row of chart Cable CA (Cable AA) (just this time purl fourteenth (seventeenth) st of the first row), pm, k 2 (4), place marker A, k2, place marker B, knit to the end. Work the next rows of chart as established, until you have 11 (13) rows of chart. Increasing round: work as established to the mA, sm, m1l, k to mB, m1r, sm, k to the end. Work one round. Repeat last two rounds 5 (6) times more. Next round: work to mA, rmA, place 14 (16) sts on scrap yarn, cast on 2 sts, rmB, k to the end. Continue as established until you have made 4 vertical repeats of chart in total. Work 6 (9) beginning rows of chart.

decreasiny

You will start decreasing now. Before you do this, make the thumb (instructions on page 4) and finish the glove - weave in the loose thread, etc. Once you bind off the stitches of the second side, easy finishing of the work will not be possible.

Only child size:

Decreasing round: k1, ssk, rm, 1st row of chart Dec C, rm, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3, ssk, k5, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1. You now have: 34 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec C, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec C k2tog, k2, ssk, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. You now have: 26 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec C, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec C, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1. You now have: 18 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec C, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec C, k2tog, k2, ssk, s2kp, k2tog, k1. You now have: 10 sts. Next round: k to the end.

Only adult size:

Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k1, 1st row of chart Dec AA, k1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k4, ssk, k9, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1. You now have: 46 sts. Next round: k to m, next row of chart Dec AA, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, rm, next row of chart Dec AA, rm, k2tog, k3, ssk, k3, ssk, k7, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1. You now have: 38 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec AA, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec AA, k2tog, k3, ssk, k2, ssk, k5, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. You now have: 30 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec AA, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec AA, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1. You now have: 22 sts. Next round: k2, next row of chart Dec AA, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, next row of chart Dec AA, k2tog, k3, ssk, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2tog, k1. You now have: 14 sts. Next round: k to the end.

All sizes:

Cut the yarn and pull the thread through remaining stitches using tapestry needle. Hide it inside the mitten.

left hand (dots)

Work it in the same way as the right one.

left hand (cables)

Starting at the first provisional stitch, using 3 mm (2.5 US) needles and second main color, pick up 42 (54) sts. Place start marker. (Beginning of the round should be placed on the opposite side of the first side thumb). Knit one round. Next round: \*k3, p3\* to the end. Repeat last round until you have 11 (14) cm [4.5 (5.5) in] (if you gauge has different number of rows, measure now the cuff length of the first side, from the edge to interlock marker, and work until you have exactly the same length. It's best to measure the glove on your hand). Switch to larger needles. Next round: k 20 (26), place marker A, k2, place marker B, k 2 (4), pm, make first row of chart Cable CB (Cable AB) (just this time purl second stitch of the first row), pm, k3 (4). Work the next rows of chart as established, until you have 11 (13) rows of chart Increasing round: k to mA, sm, m1l, k to mB, m1r, sm, work as established to the end. Work one round. Repeat last two rounds 5 (6) times more. Next round: work to to mA, rm, place 16 sts on scrap yarn, cast on 2 sts, rmB, work to the end. Continue as established until you have made 4 vertical repeats of chart in total. Work 6 (9) beginning rows of chart.

decreasiny

You will start decreasing now. Before you do this, make the thumb and finish the glove - weave in the loose thread, etc. Once you bind off the stitches of the second side, easy finishing of the work will not be possible.

Only child size:

Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k3, ssk, k5, k2tog, k3,k2tog, k2, ssk, rm, 1st row of chart Dec C, rm, k2tog, k1. You now have: 34 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec C, k to the end.

Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, next row of chart Dec C, rm, k2tog, k1. You now have: 26 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec C, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, next row of chart Dec C, rm, k2tog, k1. You now have: 18 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec C Dec C, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, s2kp, k2tog, k2, ssk, next row of chart Dec C, k2tog, k1. You now have: 10 sts. Next round: k to the end. Only adult size: Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k4, ssk, k9, k2tog, k4,k2tog, k3, ssk, k1, 1st row of chart Dec AB, k1, k2tog, k1. You now have: 46 sts. Next round: k to m, next row of chart Dec AB, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k3, ssk, k7, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k3, ssk, rm, next row of chart Dec AB, rm, k2tog, k1. You now have: 38 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec AB, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k2, ssk, k5, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3, ssk, next row of chart Dec AB, k2tog, k1. You now have: 30 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec AB, k to the end. Decreasing round: k1, ssk, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k3, ssk, next row of chart 3b, k2tog, k1. You now have: 22 sts. Next round: k to first stitch of chart, next row of chart Dec AB, k to the end. Decreasing round: kl, ssk, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2tog, k3, ssk, next row of chart Dec AB, k2tog, k1. You now have: 14 sts. Next round: k to the end.

All sizes:

Cut the yarn and pull the thread through remaining stitches using tapestry needle. Hide it inside the mitten.

finishing

Block your mittens to expose the cables.

thanks

Thank you for choosing my pattern! I hope that you enjoyed knitting it as much as I did. I wish you a pleasant wearing and warm hands in the cold days! Thanks for my wonderful testers, whose help cannot be appreciated enough. Thanks as much to Julie Asselin for creating such beautiful yarns in magical colors, for the trust and possibility to design those patterns for her. Also for my charming model and friends for their help! nareha

chart DotsAdult

Knit all the stiches, change colors as shown on chart.

chart DotsChild

Knit all the stiches, change colors as shown on chart.

chart cable AA

O Make 5 sts from one: k1, k1 through the back loop, k1, k1 through the back loop, k1. On the next round, k5tog. Slip 3 sts on cn and hold in front, k3,

Slip 3 sts on cn and hold in back, k3,

chart cable CA

[ Make 5 sts from one: k1, k1 through the back loop, k1, k1 through the back loop, k1. On the next round, k5tog. Slip 3 sts on cn and hold in front, k3, then k3

Slip 3 sts on cn and hold in back, k3, then k3

chart dec AA

Knit Purl No stitch Make 5 sts from one: k1, k1 through the back loop, k1, k1 through the back loop, k1. On the next round, k5tog. Slip 2 sts on cn and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cn. Slip 2 sts on cn and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cn.