Pollination Collection: Knitting Patterns for Conestoga Bonnet, Honey Orchard Shawl, Plum Creek Mitts, and Tree Rings Socks

Pollimatiom Collectiom by dtan athema

NOTES: The Pollination Collection is comprised of four patterns: Conestoga Bonnet (page 4), Honey Orchard Shawl (page 6), Plum Creek Mitts (page 9),and Tree Rings Socks (page 11). Please check each pattern for materials needed. Visit me on the web at http://starathena.com and check out my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/keep-on-knitting-in-the-freeWorld. Photography in Laurelhurst Park by Vivian Aubrey (http://vivianaubrey.com) and modeling by Anaiah Aubrey, Lee Meredith (http:/leethal.net), and me. MANY THANKS! ABBREVIATIONS: BO: Bind Off CC: Contrasting Color CO: Cast on DD: (Double Decrease) Slip first and second stitches together as if to knit, knit next stitch,pass two slipped stitches over the knit stitch. Est: Established K: Knit Ktbl: Knit through back loop K2tog: Knit two stitches together as one stitch Kfb: Knit into the front and back of stitch (1 increase made) L: Left LN: Left Needle MC: Main Color M1L: Make one, left leaning. Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from front to back. Knit through the back of the loop. One stitch increased. M1R: Make one, right leaning: Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from back to front. Knit this loop. One stitch increased. N: Needle P: Purl PM: Place marker P2tog: Purl two stitches together R: Right Rep: Repeat RN: Right Needle Rnd: Round RS: Right side Sl: Slip. As in, slip the next stitch from left to right purl-wise SM: Slip marker SSK: Slip two stitches as if to knit, insert left needle into front of these two stitches and knit them together. St,sts: Stitch, stitches Tbl: Through back loop WS: Wrong side W&T: Wrap and turn. On a knit row, bring yarn to the front of work as if to purl, slip next stitch from left needle to right needle as if to purl, bring yarn to the back of work as if to knit, slip stitch back to left needle. Turn. On a purl row, bring yarn to back of work as if to knit, slip next stitch from left needle to right needle as if to purl, bring yarn to the front of work as if to purl,slip stitch back to left needle. Turn. Wyb: With yarn in back of work Wyf: With yarn in front YO: Yarn over

Special Technique:

I-Cord: (Must be worked on a double pointed needle or circular needle) Row 1: Knit Next Row: Slide all sts to the other end of needle,bring yarn around back of work, and start knitting the sts again. I-Cord is worked with the RS facing at all times. Rep this row to form I-cord. After a few rows, work will begin to form a tube

Stitch Patterns:

Stockinette Stitch: Rnd 1: Knit Rib Stitch: Rnd 1: \*K2,p2; rep from \* to end of row

Master Lace Pattern

Side Lace Pattern

Legend:

RS:Slipfirst and second stitches together asif to knit.Knit 1 stitch.Pass two slipped stitches over theknit stitch. WS: Slip first and second stitches together as it to purl through the back loop. Purl 1 stitch.Pass two slipped stitches over the purl stitch.

MasterLacePattern

Pattern:

R1 (RS): dbl dec, k4, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo, k4, dbl dec R2 (WS): p18 R3: dbl dec, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, dbl dec R4: p18 R5: dbl dec, k2, yo, kl, yo,k6, yo, kl, yo, k2, dbl dec R6: p18 R7: dbl dec, kl, yo, kl, yo, k8, yo, k1, yo, k1, dbl dec R8: p18 R9: dbl dec, yo, kl, yo, k10, yo, kl, yo, dbl dec R10: p18

Side Lace Pattern

Pattern:

R1 (RS): p2,k2tog, yo, k2,p2 R2 (WS): k2, p2tog, yo, p2, k2 R3:p2,k2tog,yo,k2,p2 R4:k2, p2tog,yo,p2, k2 R5:p2,k2tog, yo,k2,p2 R6: k2, p2tog, yo, p2, k2 R7: p2, k2tog, yo, k2, p2 R8: k2, p2tog, yo, p2, k2 R9: p2,k2tog, yo,k2, p2 R10: k2, p2tog, yo, p2,k2 R11: p2, k2tog, yo, k2, p2 R12:k2, p2tog, yo, p2,k2

Comextoga Bomnet

Bonnet Sizes: (3) Child [Adult Small, Adult Medium] Bonnet Measurements: 18" [20," 22"] OR 46 [51,56] cm Gauge: 13 sts/18 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch Needles: 1 set US #10/6mm 16" or larger circular needle and double pointed needles OR size needed to obtain gauge. Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle. Yarn: Chunky-weight yarn. Samples shown: Malabrigo Chunky [100% Merino wool; 100yd per 3.5oz skein]; color: Pearl (child), Pink Frost (small) Geranio (medium): 1 skein. Skill level: This medium-level pattern is knit flat and then joined in the round. The lace brim is knit first,then finishes with crown shaping. You'll need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, and follow written instructions. Notes: Before the development of the railroad, people relied on covered wagons like the Conestoga to travel the Appalachian Valley. The Conestoga Bonnet revives old time carriage dress into the modern era. Start Bonnet: CO 54 (58,62) sts Rows 1-3: Knit Lace Edging: Rows 1,3,5,7,9: [RS] K0 (2,4) Work Master Lace Chart until last 0 (2,4) sts, k0 (2,4) Rows 2,4,6,8,10: [VWS] P0 (2,4) Work Master Lace Chart until last 0 (2,4) sts,p0 (2,4) Main Body: Size Child Set-up rows: Row 1: [RS] K56,w&t Row 2: [VWS] P54,w&t Size Adult Small and Medium Set up rows: Row 1: [RS] K60, w&t Row 2: [WS] P58, w&t Row3:K56,w&t Row 4: P54,w&t All Sizes: Row 1: [RS] K50,w&t Row 2: [WS] P46, w&t Row 3: K42, w&t Row 4: P38,w&t Row 5: K34, w&t Row 6: P30, w&t Row 7: K26, w&t Row 8: P22,w&t Row 9: Knit to the end of the row, knitting the wraps together with the wrapped sts Row 10: Purl to the end of the row,purling the wraps together with the wrapped sts Row 11: Knit Row 12: Purl Rep11-12 once more Row 15: Knit Size Adult Small AND Adult Medium Only: Row 16: Purl Row 17: Knit Size Adult Medium Only: Row 18: Purl Row 19: Knit BackShaping: Join to knit in the round, adjusting needles as needed. Place marker to indicate beginning of rnd. Rnd 1: K0 (1,2),\*YO, DD; rep from \* to end of rnd [36 (39,42) sts] Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): Knit Rnd 3: [YO, DD] across all sts [24 (26,28) sts] Rnd 5: K0 (1, 1),\*YO, DD; rep from \* to end of rnd, k0 (1, 0) [16 (18,19) sts]

Child Only: Rnd 7: [K2tog] across all sts [8 sts] Rnd 9: Rep rnd 7 [4 sts] Adult Small Only: Rnd 7: [YO, DD] across all sts [12 sts] Rnd 9: Rep rnd 7 [8 sts] Rnd 11: [K2tog] across all sts [4 sts] Adult Medium Only: Rnd 7: K1,[YO, DD] across all sts [13 sts] Rnd 9: Rep rnd 7 [9 sts] Rnd 11: K1, [k2tog] across all sts [5 sts] All sizes: Break yarn, thread onto tapestry needle and thread through remaining sts. Pull tight. Bottom Edging: With RS facing, pick up 35 (37,39) sts evenly spaced along bottom edge of bonnet. Knit3rows Knit 3 and place on hold BO 29 (31, 33) sts. 3 sts remain on needle. I-Cord Ties: Work I-Cord with remaining 3 sts for 12 inches (or desired length). BO. Return 3 held sts along other flap edge to needles,join yarn, and make a matching I-Cord. Finishing: Weave in ends,block as desired.

Orchand

Sizes: (2) Small (Large) Finished Measurements (blocked): x (72)" [x (183) cm] wingspan,x (27)" [x (69) cm] deep Gauge: 22 sts/28 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch (Not blocked. Exact gauge is not critical)

Yarn: Any dk-weight yarn. Samples shown: Malabrigo Silky Merino [51% Silk, 49% merino wool; 150yd per 50g skein]; colors: Cape Cod Gray (small - 2 skeins) and Sand (large -3 skeins) Notions: Tapestry needle Needles: 1 set of US 8 (5 mm) 24" or desired length circular needles or size to get gauge. NOTES: Honey Orchard is a made-up place with dancing lambs and bees with no stingers. The sunlight tastes sweet and always comes paired with a gentle breeze. This asymmetrical shawl pattern is inspired by a dreamy little fictitious place like Honey Orchard. Skill level: This advanced-beginner pattern is knit flat. The lace edge is knit first,then gradually decreases to a point. You'll need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and follow written instructions. Oldi l Oildwl. Edging: CO 95 (113) sts. Row 1 (WS): Knit Row 2: Knit to last 6 sts,k2tog, k4 [94 (112) sts] Row 3: Knit Row 4: K5, work first row of Side Lace Pattern, work first row of Master Lace Pattern to last 9 sts, k9 Row 5: K4,p5, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern,p1, k4 Row 6: K5, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 9 sts, k3, k2tog, k4 [93 (111) sts] Row 7: K4,p4, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, p1, k4 Row 8: K5, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 8 sts, k2, k2tog, k4 [92 (110) sts] Row 9: K4,p3, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, p1, k4 Row 10: K5, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 7 sts, k1, k2tog, k4 [91(109) sts] Row 11: K4,p2, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern,p1, k4 Row 12: K5,work next row of Side Lace Pattern, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 6 sts, k2tog, k4 [90 (108) sts] Row 13: K4,p1, work next row of Master Lace Pattern to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern,p1,k4 Body: Row 1: K5, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, knit to end of row Rows 2,4,6, 8, 10: K4, purl to last 13 sts, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, p1, k4. Rows 3,5,7,9: K5, work next row of Side Lace Pattern, knit until last 6 sts, k2tog, k4 [1 st dec] Rep rows 1-10 until 18 sts remain. End after completing row 10 (6) Last Section: Row 1: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k2,p1, k2tog, k4 [17 sts] Row 2: K4,p1, k1, p2tog, Yo, p2, k2, p1, k4 Row 3: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, k4 [16 sts] Row 4: K4,p1, p2tog, yo,p2,k2,p1, k4 Size Small: Row 5: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, k4 [15 sts] Row 6: K4,p2tog, yo,p2, k2,p1, k4 Row 7: K5, p2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k4 [14 sts] Row 8: K4,p2tog, yo,p1, k2, p1, k4 Row 9: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k5 Row 10: K4,p3,k2,p1, k4 Row 11: K5, p2, k1, k2tog, k4 [13 sts] Row 12: K4, p2, k2,p1, k4 Row 13: K5,p2, k2tog, k4 [12 sts] Row 14: K4, p1, k2,p1, k4 Row 15: K5, p1, k2tog, k4 [11 sts] Row 16: K4, p1, k1, p1, k4 Row 17: K5, k2tog, k4 [10 sts] Row 18: K4,p2,k4 Row 19: Knit Row 20: K4,p2,k4 Row 21: K4, k2tog, k4 [9 sts] Row 22: K4,p1, k4 Row 23: K3, k2tog, k4 [8 sts] Row 24: (and all even rows from here on out) Knit Row 25: K2, k2tog, k4 [7 sts] Row 27: K1, k2tog, k4 [6 sts] Row 29: Knit Row 31: Ssk, k4 [5 sts] Row 33: Ssk, k3 [4 sts] Row 35: Ssk, k2 [3 sts] Row 37: Ssk, k1 [2 sts] Row 39: Ssk [1 st] Row 40: Break yarn and pull through last st. Size Large: Row 5: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k7 Row 6: K4,p1, p2tog, yo, p2, k2,p1, k4 Row 7: K5, p2, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, k4 [15 sts] Row 8: K4,p2tog, yo,p2, k2,p1, k4 Row 9: K5,p2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k4 [14 sts] Row 10: K4,p2tog, y0,p1, k2,p1, k4 Row 11: K5,p2, k1, k2tog, k4 [13 sts] Row 12: K4,p2,k2,p1, k4 Row 13: K5,p2, k2tog, k4 [12 sts] Row 14: K4,p1, k2,p1, k4 Row 15: K5, p2,k5 Row 16: K4, p1, k2,p1, k4 Row 17: K5,p1, k2tog, k4 [11 sts] Row 18: K4,p1, k1,p1, k4 Row 19: K5, k2tog, k4 [10 sts] Row 20: K4,p2,k4 Row 21: K4, k2tog, k4 [9 sts] Row 22: K4,p1, k4 Row 23: K3, k2tog, k4 [8 sts] Row 24: (and all even rows from here on out) Knit Row 25: Knit Row 27: K2, k2tog, k4 [7 sts] Row 29: K1, k2tog, k4 [6 sts] Row 31: Ssk, k4 [5 sts] Row 33: Ssk, k3 [4 sts] Row 35: Knit Row 37: Ssk, k2 [3 sts] Row 39: Ssk, k1 [2 sts] Row 41: Ssk [1 st] Row 42: Break yarn and pull through last st. All Sizes: Weave in ends. Block as desired.

Plum Cree mitt

Sizes: (3) Adult Small [Medium, Large] Measurements: Wrist Circumference: 6 [7,8]" OR 15 [18,20] cm. Mid-Arm Circumference: 8 [9, 10]" OR 20 [23, 25.5] cm. Length: 7.5" [19] cm. Needles: Cuff: 1 set US #9/5.5mm 32" or longer circular needle (magic loop method) OR 2 sets of 24" or longer (2 circular method), OR double pointed needles OR size needed to obtain gauge. Lace Panel: 1 set US #3/3.25mm straight or circular needles. 3 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch using Worsted-weight yarn and larger needle Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn AND Lace-weight yarn. Samples shown: Malabrigo Worsted [100% Merino wool; 210yd (192m) per 3.5oz (100g) skein]; color: Sealing Wax (small), Pearl Ten (medium), Pearl Ten (large): 1 skein. Malabrigo Lace [100% Merino wool; 470yd (430m) per 1.750z (50g) skein]; color: Pink Frost (small), Simply Taupe (medium), Dusty (large): 1 skein. Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle. Skill level: This advanced-beginner pattern is knit in the round. The cuff is knit first, then the lace panel. You'll need to know how to cast on, knit,purl, increase, decrease,bind off, sew,and follow written instructions. Notes: On the banks of Plum Creek, "She heard pa shouting,'Jiminy crickets! It's raining fishhooks and hammer handles!" (Laura Ingalls Wilder) Plum Creek is a place where country gals ride horses and picnic in the grass. It is the inspiration for a set of armwarmers that integrate delicate lace onto a sturdy structure. These mitts are a little feminine and a little bit practical too, right at home in Plum Creek.

Armwarmer:

With Worsted-weight yarn and larger needles, CO 24 (28,32) sts Rnds 1-7: Work Rib Stitch Rnds 8-12: Work Stockinette Stitch Rnd 13: (Increase round) M1L, knit to end of round, M1R (2 sts increased) Rnds 14-20:Work Stockinette Stitch Rnds 21-36: Rep Rnds 13-20 twice Rnd 37: Rep rnd 13 [32 (36,40) sts] Rnds38-42:WorkStockinetteStitch Rnds 43-49:Work Rib Stitch BO all sts in pattern Lace Panel: (All Sizes) With Lace-weight yarn and smaller needles, CO 40 sts Rows 1-3: Knit Row 4: [RS] K3, work Side Lace Chart, work Master Lace Chart, work Side Lace Chart, k3 Row 5: [WS] K2,p1, work Side Lace Chart, work Master Lace Chart, work Side Lace Chart, p1, k2 Rep rows 4-5 until Master Lace Chart has been worked a total of five times Rows 54-56: Rep rows 1-3 BO all sts

Finishing:

Weave in ends. Block gently. Center lace panels over armwarmers and sew along edges to attach.

Tnee Ringa xockx

Sizes: This pattern is written for 5 sizes: XS (Small, Medium, Large, XL) :ircumference: 7 (7.5, 8,8.5, 9) inches 17.5 (19,20,21.5,23 cm) unstretche Yarn: Fingering-weight sock yarn in two colors that gives you proper gauge,350 - 400 yards; Sample Shown: Malabrigo Sock [100% SUPERWASH Merino; 44Oyd per 100 gram skein]; colors: Natural [MC] ,Alcaucil [CC]: less than 1 skein each. Needles: 1 set of US1(2.25 mm) 32" circular needles (magic loop),2 sets of 24" circulars or double pointed needles OR size to get gauge. Gauge: 32 sts/48 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch. Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle. Skill Level: This medium-level pattern is knit in the round. The lace cuff is knit first, with a heel flap and wedge toe. You'll need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, and follow written instructions. NOTES: Every tree has a secret inner life. You can guess the age by the height but the real data is locked within the core -- growth rings. Tree Ring Socks show your knitting growth on the outside. This project is an easy way to use two colors in your knitting without having to carry more than one strand at a time.

Start Sock:

Cuff: NOTE: Every row of the Master Lace Chart is a RS row,as the cuff is worked in the round. With MC CO 56 (60,64,68,72) sts and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist sts when joining. Rnd 1: Purl Rnd 2: Knit Rnds 3-4: Rep rnds 1-2 Rnds 5-14: Ki0 (12,14,16,18), work appropriate row of Master Lace Chart twice [36 sts total], k10 (12,14,16,18) Rnds 15-18: Rep rnds 1-4 Leg: Rnd 1: With CC, Sl1, knit to end of round Rnd 2: With MC, Knit until last st, sl1 Rnds 3-10: Rep rnds 1-2 four more times Rnds 11-12: Rep rnd 1 Rnd 13: Rep rnd 2 Rnds 14-22: Rep rnds 11-13 three more times Rnds 23-25: Rep rnd 1 Rnd 26: Rep rnd 2 Rnds 27-34: Rep rnds 23-26 two more times Rnds 35-38: Rep rnd 1 Rnd 39: Rep rnd 2 Rnds 40-44: Rep rnds 35-39 once more Rnds 45-49: Rep rnd 1 Rnd 50: Rep rnd 2 Proceed to Heel instructions. Heel: Set-up: With CC, Sl1, k13 (14, 15, 16, 17), turn Heel Flap: Row 1: [WS] With CC,Sl1, p12 (13, 14, 15, 16), sl1wyf, p14 (15, 16, 17,18), turn Row 2: [RS] WVith CC, S11, k13 (14, 15, 16, 17),sl1, k13 (14, 15, 16,17),turn Row 3: Rep row 1 Row 4: With CC, Sl1, k13 (14, 15, 16,17), drop CC. With MC, k14 (15,16,17,18), turn Row 5: With MC, S11, p13 (14,15, 16, 17), sl1wyf, p13 (14, 15, 16, 17), turn Row 6: With MC,Sl1,k12 (13, 14, 15,16), drop MC. With CC, k1, sl1, k13 (14, 15, 16, 17),turn Rows 7-10: Rep rows 1-4 Rows 11-13: Rep rows 5-7 Rows 14-15: Rep rows 4-5 Row 16: With MC, S11, k12 (13, 14, 15, 16), sl1, k14 (15, 16, 17,18), turn Rows 17-19: Rep rows 5-7 Rows 20-21: Rep rows 4-5 Row 22: Rep row 16 Rows 23-28: Rep rows 17-22 Row 29: Rep row 5 Size Small Only: Rows 30-31: Rep rows 6-7 Size Medium Only: Rows 30-31: Rep rows 6-7 Rows 32-33: Rep rows 4-5 Size Large Only: Rows 30-31: Rep rows 6-7 Rows 32-35: Rep rows 14-17 Size XL Only: Rows 30-31: Rep rows 6-7 Rows 32-37: Rep rows 14-19 Turn Heel: Break MC. Continue with CC. Row 1: [RS] K16 (18,20,22,24),ssk, k1,turn Row 2: [WS] Sl1, p5 (7,9,11, 13), p2tog, p1, turn Row 3: [RS] Sl1, k6 (8,10,12,14),ssk, k1,turn Row 4: [VS] Sl1, p7 (9, 11, 13, 15), p2tog, p1, turn Row 5: [RS] S11, k8 (10,12,14,16),ssk, k1, turn Row 6: [WS] Sl1, p9 (11, 13, 15, 17), p2tog,p1, turn Row 7: [RS] S11, k10 (12,14,16,18), ssk, k1, turn Row 8: [WS] Sl1, p11 (13, 15, 17,19), p2tog, p1, turn Row 9: [RS] Sl1, k12 (14,16,18,20),ssk, k1, turn Row 10: [WS] Sl1, p13 (15,17,19,21),p2tog, p1, turn Row 11: [RS] S11, k14 (16,18,20,22), ssk, turn Row 12: [WS] S11,p14 (16,18,20,22), p2tog, turn Row 13: [RS] K16 (18,20,22,24). Proceed to gusset

Gusset:

Set up round: Pick up and knit 15 (16,17, 18,19) sts along edge of heel flap,pick up and k1 st in between heel flap and instep,pm,knit across instep,pm, pick up and ki st in between instep and heel flap, pick up and 15 (16,17,18,19) sts along other edge of heel flap. 76 (82,88, 94, 100) sts. Rnd 1: K16 (18,20,22,24),p14 (15, 16,17,18), k2tog, slm, knit to next marker, slm, ssk,p14 (15,16,17, 18) Rnd 2: Knit until marker, slm, knit to next marker, slm, k to end of rnd. Rnd 3: K to last 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, slm, knit to next m, slm, k1, ssk, k to end of rnd. Rep rnds 2-3 until 56 (60,64,68,72) sts remain. Rearrange sts s0 that the first 28 (30,32,34,36) sts are the sole and the last 28 (30,32,34,36) sts are the instep. Proceed to foot. Foot: Rnd 1: Knit Repeat this round until 1.25 (1.5, 1.75,2,2)" to tip of toe. Toe: Rnd 1: [K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1] twice. Rnd 2: Knit Rep these 2 rnds until 24 sts remain (12 on each needle). Break yarn,leaving long enough strand to graft toe using Kitchener stitch. Graft remaining stitches together. Finishing: Weave in ends on the inside of sock. Block as desired.