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Topsy Turvey
by E.A. Kelley Inspired by the Steampunk movement this jaunty little top hat is meant to be fun and flirty. Photo credit [model: E.A. Kelley/photographer: S. Benesch] SIZE one FINISHED MEASUREMENTS circumference: 1o inches Height: 5 inches Brim: l inch Post felting
MATERIALS
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes [lo0% Peruvian Highland Wool; ll0yd per 50g skein]; color: Blackberry 24273; 2 skeins 1 set of 5 US #8/5mm double-point needles 16 length-inch US #8/5mm circular needle Yarn needle blocking plate ribbon for decoration
GAUGE
5 sts/6 rows = 1" in pre felted stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
CO-cast on K2tog- knit 2 together K- knit W&T- wrap and turn W&TP- wrap and turn purl DPNs- double point needles
PATTERN Brim
CO llo stitches and join for working in the round. R1:Knit R2:Purl Knit until piece measures 1 h inches.
Body
Rl: \*K2tog, K10\* repeat to last 2 stitches, K2tog (100 stitches) Knit until piece measures 6 h inches.
Short rows
Rl: Knit 49，W&T R2: Purl 48, W&TP R3: Knit 45， W&T R4: Purl 42， W&TP R5: Knit 39, W&T R6 : Purl 36, W&TP R7: Knit 33, W&T R8: Purl 30, W&TP R9: Knit 27, W&T Rl0: Purl 24, W&TP R11: Knit 21, W&T R12: Purl 18, W&TP R13: Knit 15, W&T R14: Purl 12， W&TP R15: Knit to last stitch working W&T as you go, W&T Rl6-28: repeat rows 2-4
Crown
Change to DPNs when you feel comfortable. Rl: \*K2tog, K9\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (91 stitches) R2: Knit this and every other even round R3: \*K2tog, K8\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (82 stitches) R5: \*K2tog, K7\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (73 stitches) R7: \*K2tog, K6\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (64 stitches) R9: \*K2tog, K5\* repeat to last stitch, K1 (55 stitches) Rll: \*K2tog, K4\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (46 stitches) R13: \*K2tog, K3\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (37 stitches) R15: \*K2tog, K2\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (28 stitches) R17: \*K2tog, Kl\* repeat to last stitch, Kl (l9 stitches) R19: K2tog to last stitch, using the last and first stitch K2tog (9 stitches) Cut yarn and thread through the remaining stitches.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and hand felt. Block, using a 9-inch circumference by l-inch tall plate for the crown and stuffing body with plastic bags. Pin brim flat. In order to give it rigidity I chose to immerse the hat in a mixture of 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch and block it again in the Same way I initially blocked it. Measure about 1 inch up from edge of brim and sew on ribbon.
Proper Cowl
by E.A. Kelley Inspired by the yarn this cowl is right and proper for any fancy event. Photo credit [model: E.A. Kelley/photographer: S. Benesch] SIZE one
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width at largest point: 13 % inches Length: 21 inches
MATERIALS
[100% Extrafine Merino; 328yd/300m per 100g skein]; color: 1270; 1 skein 1 set(s) US 5/3.75mm straight needles yarn needle GAUGE 6 sts/11 rows = 1" in garter stitch PATTERN NOTES CO- cast on K- knit Ktbl- knit through the back loop YO- yarn over K2tog- knit 2 together PATTERN Body CO 2 stitches. R1: K1, YO, K1 (3 stitches) R2: K1, Ktbl, K1 R3: Knit R4: K1, YO, Knit to last stitch, YO, K1 (5 stitches) R5: K1, Ktbl, knit to last 2 stitches, Ktbl, K1 R6: Knit R7-117: repeat rows 4-6 (79 stitches) Continue to knit in garter for 11 more inches.
Flounce
R1: \*K1, YO\* repeat to last stitch, K1 (157 stitches) R2: \*K1, Ktbl\* repeat to last stitch, K1 R3-4: repeat rows 1-2 (313 stitches) R5: Knit To BO \*K2tog, place stitch back onto Left-hand needle purl wise, K2tog\* rep to last stitch, and BO last stitch normally.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block if desired.
The Steampunk Celt
by E.A. Kelley A cute little Steampunk shawl with a little bit of a Celtic flair, this shawl will keep you cozy on those nippy nights. Photo credit [model: E.A. Kelley/photographer: S. Benesch] SIZE one FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 48 inches Length: 15 inches
MATERIALS
Madelinetosh Prarie [100% superwash merino wool; 840 yd/768 m per 100g skeinl; color: Terra; 1 skein US #2.5/3.0mm straight needles 0r 47, or longer length-inch US #2.5/3.0mm circular needle Cable needle Darning needle
GAUGE
7 sts/10 rows = 1" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Sl1- slip one stitch purl wise pm- place marker Slm- slip marker Sl2togkw- slip 2 stitches together knit wise K3tog- knit 3 stitches together P2SsO- pass 2 slipped stitches over M1- make one, I used stacked increases
twisted stitch- knit through the back loop of the 2"d stitch on the left hand needle, leaving it on the needle, knit 1st stitch on left hand needle and remove both stitches M5kfb- make 5 by knitting in the front and back of 1 stitch 5 times C4B- Slip 2 stitches to the cable needle & hold in back, K2, K2 from cable needle T4B- Slip 2 stitches to the cable needle & hold in back, K2, P2 from cable needle T4F- Slip 2 stitches to the cable needle & hold in front, P2, K2 from cable needle C4F- Slip 2 stitches to the cable needle & hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle
PATTERN Collar
Cast on 9l stitches. R1: Sl1, \*K1, P1, K1, P1\* repeat to last 2 stitches, K1, Sl1 R2: K1, P1, \*Kl, P1, K1, P1\* repeat to last stitch, K1 R3: Sl1, \*P1, K3\* repeat to last 2 stitches, P1, Sl1 R4: K2, \*P3, K1\* repeat to last stitch, K1 R5: repeat row 1 R6: repeat row 2 R7: Sll, \*K2, P1, K1\* repeat to last 2 stitches, K1, Sl1 R8: K1, P1, \*P1, K1, P2\* repeat to last stitch, K1 R9-16: repeat rows 1-8 R17: Sl1, \*K1, P1, Kl, P1\* repeat 2 times, M1, knit to last 10 stitches, M1, repeat between \* \* 2 times, K1, Sll (93 stitches) R18: Kl, P1, \*Kl, Pl, Kl, P1\* repeat 2 times, purl to last 9 stitches, repeat between \* \* 2 times, K1 R19: Sll, \*Pl, K3\* repeat 2 times, Ml, knit to last 10 stitches, Ml, repeat between \* \* 2 times, P1, Sl1 (95 stitches) R20: K2, \*P3, K1\* repeat 2 times, purl to last 9 stitches, repeat between \* \* 2 times, K1 R21: repeat row 17 (97 stitches) R22: repeat row 18 R23: Sli, \*K2, P1, K1\* repeat 2 times, M1, K39, M1, K39, Ml, repeat between \* \* 2 times, K1, Sll (100 stitches) R24: K1, P1, \*P1, K1, P2\* repeat 2 times, purl to last 9 stitches, repeat between \*\* 2 times, K1 R25-30: repeat rows 17-22 (106 stitches) R31: Sll, \*K2, P1, K1\* repeat 2 times, Ml, Knit to last 10 stitches, Ml, repeat between \* \* 2 times, K1, Sl1 R32: repeat row 24 R33-35: Knit
Increase, Cable, and Garter
R36: Sll, twisted stitch, pm, K23, pm, M1, pm, kl, pm, M1, pm, K54, pm, Ml, pm, K1, pm, M1, pm, K23, pm, twisted stitch, Sl1 R37: K1, Purl to last stitch, K1 (be sure to slip markers as you go) R38: Sll, knit to 2"d marker, \*Slm, knit to next marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\* knit to 6" marker, repeat between \* \*, knit to last stitch, S11 R39: repeat row 37 R40: Sll, twisted stitch, knit to 2"d marker, \*Slm, knit to next marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\* knit to 6t marker, repeat between \* \*, knit to last marker, twisted stitch, Sll, R41: repeat row 37 R42-65: repeat rows 38-41 (168 stitches) R66: Sll, K2, P10, knit to 2"d marker, remove marker, K1, pm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, Kl, Slm, Ml, knit to marker, Slm, Knit to 6t marker, Slm, Knit to marker, Ml, Slm, Kl, Slm, M1, knit to marker, remove markerer, slip last knit stitch to left hand needle, pm, Slip stitch back to right hand needle, K13, P10, K2, S11 R67: K1, P2, K10, Purl to last 13 stitches, K10, P2, K1 R68: Sll, twisted stitch, P22, pm, K2, \*Slm, knit to next marker, Ml, Slm, Kl, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\* knit to 6t marker, repeat between \* \*, K2, pm, P22, twisted stitch, Sll R69: K1, P2, K22, P to last 25 stitches, K22, P2, K1 R70: Sll, \*K2, P9, K4, P9, K2\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*, repeat between \* \* S11 R71: K1, P2, \*K9, P4, K9\* purl to last 25 stitches, repeat between \* \*, P2, K1 R72: Sl1, \*twisted stitch, P9, C4B, P9, twisted stitch\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, Kl, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*,repeat between \*\*Sll R73: repeat row 71 R74: Sl1, \*K2, P2, M5kfb, P4, T4B, T4F, P4, M5kfb, P2, K2\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\*\*\*, repeat between \* \* Sl1 R75: K1, P2, \*K2, P2, K1, P2, K4, P2, K4, P2, K4, P2, K1, P2, K2\*, purl to 2nd to last marker, repeat between \* \*, P2, K1 R76: Sll, \*twisted stitch, T4B, P1, T4F, T4B, P4, T4F, T4B, Pl, T4F, twisted stitch\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*, repeat between \* \* Sl1 R77: K1, P2, \*P2, K5, P4, K8, P4, K5, P2\* purl to 2nd to last marker, repeat between \* \*, P2, K1 R78: Sl1, \*K4, P5, C4F, P8, C4B, P5, K4\* \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*, repeat between \* \* Sll R79: repeat row 77 R80: Sll,\*twisted stitch, T4F, P1, T4B, T4F, P4, T4B, T4F, Pl, T4B, twisted stitch\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, K1, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*, repeat between \* \* Sll R81: repeat row 75 R82: Sl1, \*K2, P2, S12togkw, K3tog, P2SSO, P4, T4F, T4B, P4, Sl2togkW, K3tog, P2SSO, P2, K2\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, Kl, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*, repeat between \* \* Sl1 R83: repeat row 71 R84: Sl1, \*twisted stitch, P9, C4B, P9, twisted stitch\*, \*\*Slm, knit to marker, M1, Slm, Kl, Slm, M1, knit to marker, Slm\*\* knit to next marker, repeat between \*\* \*\*,repeat between \* \* Sl1 R85: repeat row 71 R86-149: repeat rows 70-85 (336 stitches)
Knit one row removing markers. Knit in garter stitch for 5 inches. Bind off in a stretchy bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block with collar down.
Petit Riens
by E.A.Kelley Petit Riens, little nothings, is a flirty little French dance from the Renaissance period. The delicate yet subtle movements of dance are reflected in these gloves. [model: E.A. Kelley/photographer: S. Benesch] SIZE S [L]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
This is a fitted glove with an inch in negative ease: Wrist: 6 [7] inches Hand: 7 [8] inches Actual measurements: Wrist: 5.5[6.5] Hand: 6[7]
MATERIALS
Naturally Dawn 2-ply [50% New Zealand wool/50% Silk; 171yd/156m per 25g skein]; color: 8; 1 [2] skeins 5 US #1/2.25mm double-point needles 2, 5/8 inch shank style buttons waste yarn or stitch holder Darning needle
GAUGE
9 sts/11 rows = 1" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
CO- cast on PM- place marker M1- make one, I used lifted increases K2tog- knit 2 together twisted stitch- knit through the back loop of the 2nd stitch on the left hand needle, leaving it on the needle, knit 1st stitch on left hand needle and remove both stitches. I-cord- CO 3 stitches on a double point needle, move to opposite end of needle and knit one row, \*move to opposite end of needle and knit row\* repeat between \* \* until piece is desired measurement attached I-cord- CO 3 stitches, pick up stitch along edge, move to opposite end of needle, K2, K2tog, \*pick up stitch along edge, move to opposite end of needle, K2, K2tog\* repeat between \* \* until edge is consumed This can easily be converted into fingerless gloves by only knitting the fingers and thumbs until they are just above the first joint of the finger (about 1(1 /2) inch) and binding off.
PATTERN Left Hand
CO 44(52) stitches. Work flat in stockinette for 6 rows. R1: K1, M1, knit to last stitch, M1, K1 R2: Purl R3-4: Repeat rows 1 & 2 (48[56] stitches) Knit 1 row. Divide stitches over 4 needles and start working in the round by knitting 1 round and PM at end of the round. Knit 2 more rounds. R1: K11(13), PM, M1, K1, M1, PM, Knit to the end of the round. R2: Knit, slipping markers as you go. R3: Knit to first marker, slip marker, M1, knit to marker, M1, slip marker, knit to end of round. R4: Knit R5-10: repeat rounds 3 & 4 R11: Knit to 8(10) stitches after 2nd marker (increasing stitches in established pattern), PM, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, PM, work to end of the round. R12: Knit even R13-26: Repeat rounds 11-12, slipping markers as you go instead of placing them. R27: Knit to 1st marker & remove, K4, place 18 on stitch holder or waste yarn, K5, remove marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, slip marker, knit to end of round. (56 [64] stitches) R28: Knit R29: Knit to 1st marker, slip marker, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, slip marker, knit to end of round. R30: Knit R31-40: Repeat rounds 29 & 30 R41: Knit, removing markers as you go, except for the end of round. R42: K35(40), place next 13(15) stitches on waste yarn and knit to end of round (43 [49] stitches) R43-44: Knit even R45: K41(47), place next 30(34) stitches on waste yarn Divide remaining stitches between 2 needles, CO 3 stitches, placing on a separate needle, mark as end of round. Knit even until %2 inch less than finger. R1: \*K2tog, K2\* repeat to end of the round (repeat to last 2 stitches, K2tog) R2: knit even R3: \*K2tog, K1\* repeat to end of the round (repeat to last stitch, K1) R4: knit even R5: K2tog around (repeat to last stitch, K2tog 1st and last stitch of round) Cut yarn and thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight
Middle Finger
Place 8(9) of the on hold 30(34) stitches on the front side of the glove, closest to the ring finger on a needle. Place 7(8) of the on hold 30(34) stitches on the palm side of the glove, closest to the ring finger on a needle. Pick up yarn and knit the front stitches, Pick up 3 stitches with a new needle from the ring finger, knit palm side stitches, and CO 2 stitches. Redistribute stitches evenly on the 3 needles, mark the end of the round and work in the round until piece measures 1%2 less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger. Index Finger Place the remaining 15(17) stitches of the 30(34) on 2 needles distributing equally. Pick up yarn and knit the stitches in front, pick up 5 stitches along the base of the middle finger, knit remaining palm side stitches and place a marker to mark end of round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger. Pinkie Evenly distribute the 13(15) on hold stitches on two needles. Pick up yarn and knit front then palm side stitches, pick up 3 stitches from the base of ring finger and mark end of the round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger.
Thumb
Evenly distribute the 18 on hold stitches on two needles. Pick up yarn and knit the front side stitches, pick up 3 stitches along the joint, knit palm side stitches and mark the end of the round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. R1: \*K2tog, K2\* repeat to last stitch K1 R2: knit even R3: \*K2tog, K1\* repeat to last stitch K1 R4: knit even R5: K2tog to last stitch, K2tog last stitch with first stitch of round. Cut yarn and thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight
Right Hand
CO 44(52) stitches. Work flat in stockinette for 6 rows. R1: K1, M1, knit to last stitch, M1, K1 R2: Purl R3-4: Repeat rows 1 & 2 (48[56] stitches) Knit 1 row. Divide stitches over 4 needles and start working in the round by knitting 1 round and PM at end of the round. Knit 2 more rounds. R1: K36(42), PM, M1, K1, M1, PM, Knit to the end of the round. R2: Knit, slipping markers as you go. R3: Knit to first marker, slip marker, M1, knit to marker, M1, slip marker, knit to end of round. R4: Knit R5-10: repeat rounds 3 & 4 R11: K20(24), PM, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, PM, knit to first marker, increase stitches in established pattern, work to end of the round. R12: Knit even R13-26: Repeat rounds 11-12, slipping markers as you go instead of placing them. R27: Knit to 1st marker, slip marker, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, slip marker, knit to 3rd marker & remove, K4, place 18 on stitch. holder or waste yarn, K5, remove marker, knit to end of round. (56 [64] stitches) R28: Knit R29: Knit to 1st marker, slip marker, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, K1, twisted stitch, slip marker, knit to end of round. R30: Knit R31-40: Repeat rounds 29 & 30 R41: Knit, removing markers as you go, except for the end of round. R42: K8(9), place next 13(15) stitches on waste yarn and knit to end of round (43 [49] stitches) R43-44: Knit even R45: K58 (66), place next 30(34) stitches on waste yarn Divide remaining stitches between 2 needles, CO 3 stitches, placing on a separate needle, mark as end of round. Knit even until %2 inch less than finger. R1: \*K2tog, K2\* repeat to end of the round (repeat to last 2 stitches, K2tog) R2: knit even R3: \*K2tog, K1\* repeat to end of the round (repeat to last stitch, K1) R4: knit even R5: K2tog around (repeat to last stitch, K2tog 1st and last stitch of round) Cut yarn and thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight Place 8(9) of the on hold 30(34) stitches on the front side of the glove, closest to the ring finger on a needle. Place 7(8) of the on hold 30(34) stitches on the palm side of the glove, closest to the ring finger on a needle. Pick up yarn and knit palm side stitches, Pick up 3 stitches with a new needle from the ring finger, knit the front stitches, and CO 2 stitches. Redistribute stitches evenly on the 3 needles, mark the end of the round and work in the round until piece measures 1%2 less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger.
Index Finger
Place the remaining 15(17) stitches of the 30(34) on 2 needles distributing equally. Pick up yarn and knit palm side stitches, pick up 5 stitches along the base of the middle finger, knit the remaining stitches in front and place a marker to mark end of round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger. Pinkie Evenly distribute the 13(15) on hold stitches on two needles. Pick up yarn and knit front then palm side stitches, pick up 3 stitches from the base of ring finger and mark end of the round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. Repeat decrease rows from ring finger.
Thumb
Evenly distribute the 18 on hold stitches on two needles. Pick up yarn and knit palm side stitches, pick up 3 stitches along the joint, knit the front side stitches and mark the end of the round. Knit even until piece measures %2 inch less than finger. R1: \*K2tog, K2\* repeat to last stitch K1 R2: knit even R3: \*K2tog, K1\* repeat to last stitch K1 R4: knit even R5: K2tog to last stitch, K2tog last stitch with first stitch of round. Cut yarn and thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block. CO 3 stitches and do an I-cord for at least 2 1%2-3 inches. Starting in CO edge opposite thumb work an attached I-cord to the opposite end of CO edge and BO. Weave in tail of the Icord in a way that it forms a loop. Weave in BO tail and sew button on opposite loop.
Alternatively you can CO 3 stitches do a row or 2 of attached I-cord, do an I-cord for the 2-3 inches (or whatever is needed to bridge the %2 inch of space and go around your chosen button) and then continue with the attached I cord until the opposite end of theCO edge. E.A. Kelley, all rights reserved. Contact: oddlief@ gmail.com
Something borrowed, Something blue by E.A. Kelley
A cute little silk/merino lace hanky, this is perfect for your something blue in you wedding attire. SIZE one
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: approx. 5 inches
MATERIALS
Brown Paper Packages, Silk and Ivory [50% Silk/50% Merino wool; 28.8yd skein]; color: 140-periwinkle; 1 skeins 4 US #2/2.75mm double-point needles 16 length-inch US #2/2.75mm circular needle darning needle
GAUGE
7 sts/9 rows = 1" in stockinette stitch
E.A. Kelley, all rights reserved. Contact: oddlief@ gmail.com
PATTERN NOTES
Switch to circular needles whenever you feel comfortable. CO-cast on PSSO- pass slipped stitch over knit DPNs- double point needles stitch K- knit K2tog- knit 2 stitches together YO- yarn over
PATTERN
CO 4 stitches and distribute across 3 DPNs. Join for working in the round, knitting 1 round placing marker at end of the round. R1: \*K1, YO\* repeat to end of round (16 stitches) R2: knit R3: repeat round 1 (32 stitches) R4: repeat round 2 R5: purl R6-7: knit R8: repeat round 1 (64 stitches) R9: repeat round 2 R10: \*YO, slip1, K1, PSSO, K2tog, YO\* repeat to end of round R11: \*K2, YO, K2\* repeat to end of round (8o stitches) R12: knit R13: purl R14: knit R15: \*slip1 knitwise, place back on left hand needle, K5\* repeat to end of round R16: repeat round 1 (160 stitches) R17: repeat round 2 R18: \*K2tog, YO\* repeat to end of round R19: knit R20: \*slip1, K1, PSSO, YO\* repeat to end of round R21: knit R22: repeat round 1 (320 stitches) R23-24: knit R25: purl BO, and weave in ends. Block, only pinning 2 inner rings of garter stitch.
