Layered Rock (knooking pattern)
Meta van Essen September 16, 2014
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Layered Rock
Before you start . 1 Level 1 A note about knooking . 1 Supplies ... 1 List of abbreviations 1 Written pattern . . : 2 Determine number of stitches to start with 2 Pattern 2 A story about Mr. Shine, a character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Mr. Shine, the diamond king of trolls, was generally happy with his diamond appearance. Being a diamond troll meant his intelligence far superseded that of "ordinary” trolls. His shiny looks and genius brain made him king. But in daily life having a diamond skin could be a nuisance. He found out the hard way that the eyes of many creatures are really sensitive. Some people he met on a sunny day won't be able to see him ever again. Also, it is sometimes beneficial not to stand out so much, on the other hand, a troll walking around in one of the cities will always stand out. In any case, he liked to cover up, preferably in black. He has a whole wardrobe with black coats, black gloves, black shoes, and black hats. When he heard there would be a crafting contest he knew what to make. A black neck warmer. A cowl with a hidden diamond pattern, so clever, he was really pleased with himself. How can a troll knit a cowl, you wonder? Nobody questions Mr. Shine, Him Diamond!
Layered Rock
Before you start Level (when using a knook!)
A note about knooking
Every knitting pattern can be knooked. But not every knooking pattern can be easily knitted. Since knooking allows for the mixing of crochet elements with knitting. This is also what happens in this pattern. This pattern involves skipping a stitch and then knitting it later on the same round. I think this is going to be quite challenging with needles. But if you want to try it, by all means do. Remember: with a knook this pattern is really easy!
Supplies
I used a 4 mm knook and worsted weight wool. You can use any yarn as long as you match your knook size to the yarn. You'll also need a tapestry needle to weave in ends.
List of abbreviations
| k | Knit | yo | Yarn over |
| klch1 | Knit 1, chain 1: knit one stitch, | ||
| st(s) | Stitch(es) | over, pull through one loop yarn |
Written pattern
Determine number of stitches to start with
To determine the number of stitches to start with you will need two measurements. The desired circumference (DC) of the cowl (or, if you make a neck warmer, measure around your head at the height of your nose) and your garter stitch gauge (SG). To determine your garter stitch gauge, knit a swatch that is at least 10 cm or 4 inches wide and 5 cm or 2 inches tall. Remember that row gauge is not very important. From your swatch determine the average number of stitches per inch or number of stitches per centimeter. You should now have two numbers DC and SG and they both should have been determined by using the same units (cm or inch). Now multiply DC and SG. If the number you obtain is even, add one stitch. For example: DC = 50 cm and SG = 3, 50 x 3 = 150, this number is even so start with 151 stitches.
Pattern
Cast on Cast on the number of stitches you determined above (must be an odd number!) and join in the round. If you are making a wider cowl, you can simply crochet a chain. If you are making a neck warmer that is tight you want to use one that is rather stretchy. I used a long tail cast on. You might want to use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Row 1 - 10: knit odd rows, purl even rows If you like a wider garter stitch border, by all means add more rows, or make less if you want a narrow border. Just knit an even number of rows. Row 11 and beyond: (skip one stitch, klch1 in next stitch, klch1 in skipped stitch), repeat the part between parentheses until your cowl reaches the desired height. Remember that you will add a border. Because we use an odd number of stitches, you will skip the last stitch of each odd row and klchl in the first stitch of the next row. If you decide to stop after an odd row instead of an even one, just stop one stitch before the end of the round. Transition row: (skip one stitch, knit next stitch, knit skipped stitch), repeat till end of row. This is to avoid gaps before the top border. Again, if this is an odd row stop one stitch before the end of the row. Final 10 rows: knit odd rows, purl even rows This is the top garter stitch border. Just knit the same number of rows as the bottom border. Bind off Use your favorite method. Again, for a tighter neck warmer, choose a stretchy one. I used the interlock bind off. Otherwise a crochet bind off should be fine.
