Cozy Vinter Set aka "grun, grun, grun""
I knitted this cozy winter set as a christmas gift and it was perfect for last-minute knitting. It just flew off the needles with the simple garter stitch pattern and big needles. tes were taken while knitting so you'llonly get some basic guidelines and not a real pattel
YARNS:
Two in one pattern: A simple scarf or continuous loop both show off specialty hand painted yarn in a lightning bolt illusion. example shown in: 2 skeins WalkCollection New Delight 420m/100g 1x in LIME and 1 x in SULAWESI 1 skein WalkCollection KidSilk Lace 500m/50g in WHEATGRASS col. A = 2 strands of LIME and 1 strand of WHEATGRASSheld together col. B = 1 strand of LIME, 1 strand of SULAWESl and 1 strand of WHEATGRASS held together col. C = 2 strands of SULAWESl and 1 strand of WHEATGRASSheldtogether
NEEDLE SIZE:
4mm, 6mm, 7mm circular needles or DPNs Abbreviation: CO = Count On
STITCH PATTERN:
for knitting in the round, place marker at beginning of round and knit first round and purl second round and repeat these 2 rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows
GAUGE:
Size is only important for hat. I never checked my gauge, but knitted the cowl first, pulled it over my head and then checked how many stitches less I would need for a snuggly hat. The stitch pattern is very stretchy and widens with wear so keep that in mind when measuring.
Tutorials:
Please use the terms "provisional cast on","stretchy bind off" and "kitchener stitch" on YouTube for free video tutorials. Cozy Winter Set @ Cathrin Walk 2015 For personal use only, please don't reproduce or sell this pattern or sellitems knitted from this pattern.
COWL: finished measurements un-stretched: ca. 52cm wide / 27cm long With color A and size 7mm needles CO 60 stitches and join for knitting in the round. Work in garter stitch for 12 ridges and then change to color B. Continue for 12 ridges before changing to color C. Knit 12 ridges and then bind off loosely. Weave in allloose ends. HAT:
Before starting try on your cowl and see what width fits best around your head and count these stitches. CO your determined no. of stitches (56 in my case) in col A on size 4mm needles (if your CO is very tight you might want to use 5mm needles) and join for knitting in the round. Knit 5 rides before changing to col C and size 7mm needles. Continue in garter stitch for 39 rows =19,5 ridges (or desired height) and start decreasing for crown in the purl stitch row. Place a marker after every 7th stitch and knit the 2 stitches before each marker together, repeat every second row. When you have only 8 stitches left cut the yarn and thread those live stitches onto the yarn and pull to close the gap. Weave in all loose ends. Cozy Winter Set @ Cathrin Walk 2015 For personal use only, please don't reproduce or sell this pattern or sellitems knitted from this pattern.
FINGERLESS MITTS:
Using 6mm needles and col A CO 34 stitches by using the provisional CO method. Work in garter stitch for 21 ridges (or length that fits around your palm). These mitts are worked flat and then closed by sewing the live stitches of the last row to the live stitches of the provisional CO using the kitchener stitch. Don't forget to leave a gap for your thumb. Weave in all loose ends.
Some more info:
I called this project "gruin, gruin, gruin" not only because it is green, but this is also the title of a German children song about colors in reference to workwear, which makes it easier for small children to memorize. It starts off with green, as the color for huntsman, and children love to carry the song forward by adding all the colors they can think of. And so can you by choosing your favorite color for this project.
