MYTRAMPIRE GIRLFRIEND
by Rosa Fernandez aka The Drunken Homemaker
INTERMEDIATE
We've all drooled over some vampire or other. Unfortunately, most vampires are unlucky in love with their thirst for biood and not being able to go out in the sunlight...and all. More recently, the unfaithful girlfriend has become yet another hurdle that a lovestruck vampire must overcome. For this pattern, I've taken Kate Atherley's charts for My Vampire Boyfriend, which is knit from the cuff down, and flipped them. So whether you need warm hands or only knit toe-up, this pattern should help.
Size
For an adult woman.
Materials
Yarn: 716Knit 716s0ck [100% superwash merino wool; 400yds/365m per skein]; color: Playing in Some Serious Traffic; 1 skein Recommended Needle: 1 32-40 inch long US # 2/2.75mm circular needle for magic loop 2-at-a-time 4 US#2/2.75mm dpns
Gauge
34 sts/46 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch
Pattern Notes
This pattern is knit in the round using magic loop, preferably 2-at-a-time. For the purposes of this pattern the stitches on the first needle will be referred to as N1, and the stitches on needle 2 will be referred to as N2. The cable pattern will be worked over the stitches on N1. Choosing yarn: You want to choose a semi-solid yarn that isn't too dark so that you can enjoy your cables. 716sock will give you the cable definition you want with these mitts, but 716twist is stretchier for cables. Due to an error in the charting software the key doesn't explain that an empty box symbolizes a knit stitch. Also, the p in the key should read p1. Sorry for any confusion.
ABBREVIATIONS
m1- make one. For this pattern I recommend making one by picking up the strand between stitches, twisting, then knitting into it. Here's a better explanation.
| sts-s stitches st st - stockinette stitch |
| tbl - through n backloop pm - place marker |
| pfb purl in the frontand d in the back sl m-s slip marker |
DIRECTIONS
CO 52 sts (26 sts on each needle) and join in the round using magic loop.
Cuff
Work 9 rounds in twisted rib (k1 tbl, p1) Work Round 10 as follows: N1: k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, pm, pfb, k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, pl, k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, pfb, k1 tbl, pm pfb, k1 tbl, p1 (34 sts) N2: [k1 tbl, p1] (26 sts) Round 11: knit and slip markers as you get to them. N1: Work the Love Bites Chart over the first four sts, slip marker, work Chart 1 over the 26 stitches between the markers, sl m, work the last four st in the Love Bites Chart. N2: Work in stockinette st. Continue working in this manner (the usual manner) until completing Chart 1, then move on to Chart 2 on the sts between the markers, continuing to repeat the Love Bites chart and N2 in st st.
Thumb Gusset
Here you will begin to increase for the thumb. The sts between the stitch markers in this section will be referred to as the gusset sts. They will be worked in St st. When you arrive at Row 6 of Chart 2 you will begin the thumb gusset increases. Work Round 1 of gusset increases as follows for the Right glove and Left glove: Right Glove N1: Work in the usual manner then after the last st; pm and m1. N2:.m1, pm, k26 Left Glove Copyright 2012 Rosa Fernandez N1: m1, pm, then work in the usual manner. N2: k26, pm, ml
Round 2
Work all original sts on N1 and N2 in the usual manner and k all gusset sts.
Round 3
Right Glove N1: k in usual manner until the last st marker, sl m, m1, k to end of row. N2: k to first st marker, m1, sl m, k to end of row. Left Glove st st marker, m1, sl m, and knit in the usual manner until the end of the ro N2: k until st marker, sl m, m1, k to the end of the row.
Round 4
Vork all original sts on N1 and N2 in the usual manner and k all gusset sts. Repeat rounds 3 and 4, 9 times. You should have 22 gusset sts total. Place the gusset sts on a stitch holder or scrap yarn. Continue knitting the original sts in the usual manner until you have completed Chart 2 a total of 2 times. Work 12 Rounds of twisted ribbing (k1 tbl, p1) BO using Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off.
Thumb
Place thumb gusset sts on 3 dpns picking up 2 sts along the edge between the gusset sts and the original sts. You should have a total of 24 sts (8 sts on each needle). Join in the round and work 4 rows in st st. Work 6 rows in twisted ribbing (k1 tbl, p1) Bind off, weave in ends and block. Wear gloves and re-re-watch the entire series of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Drool over Spike
This pattern is provided for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be resold or shared. Questions? Problems? E-mail me at DrunkenHomemaker@gmail.com. Visit us at TheDrunkenHomemaker.com!
