Gratitude
Having made big changes in her life, a dear friend described herself as "living in a state of gratitude". When I first heard her say that, I thought about my own state of being and I realized that I, too, was very grateful. Since venturing out as an Indie pattern designer and instructor, my circle of friends is growing all of the time. I'm grateful for the many opportunities that have come my way. I'm grateful for the many friends I have made in this fiber community and beyond, and the joy I get to experiencewiththeminthiswonderfulworld. I have designed and knit a gratitude hug for all of you. Please enjoy! The sample in these photos was knit with Danube Bulky from Crystal Palace Yarns, which knits up quickly with size 10 y2 needles. The approximate dimensions are: 56"in circumference at the bottom, 40"in circumference at the top and 13" in length.Gauge is 3 sts./in.
Materials
Four skeins of Crystal Palace Yarns, Danube Bulky. This color is #909, Candy Store. Each hank is 81 yards. (324 yards total). Size 10 12 circular needles in a 24" inch length. One stitch marker.
Directiong
The shoulder wrap is loosely knit in the round, from the bottom up, starting with a 2 x2 rib, followed with an evenly decreased stockinette stitch pattern, and finished with rounds of brioche and an I-cord bind off It is a snuggly shoulder wrap, but may also be bunched up tobe a comfy cowl. For a stretchy cast on, using the long tail method, cast on 180 stitches, holding two needle tips together. Gently pull on the back of the cable as you prevent the stitches from slipping off the needles and release one tip, leaving all of the stitches on the cable. Distribute the stitches around, making sure they are not twisted. To join in the round, cross the first stitch and the last stitch. Slip the first cast on stitch purl wise onto the right needle. Pass the last stitch cast on over it and leave that stich on the left needle. Place a marker in between these two stitches. (This eliminates the "stair-stepped" connection resulting in an even join.) Rounds 1-5: \*K2, P2, repeat from \* to end of the round (EOR). Rounds 6-7: Knit. Round 8: K22, K2T0G, (K43, K2T0G) 3x, K21. 176 stitches remain. Rounds 9-10: Knit. Round 11: K21, K2T0G, (K42, K2T0G) 3x, K21. 172 stitches remain. Rounds 12-13: Knit. Round 14: K21, K2T0G, (K41, K2T0G) 3x, K20. 168 stitches remain. Rounds 15-16: Knit. Round 17: K20, K2T0G, (K40, K2T0G) 3x, K20. 164 stitches remain. Rounds 18-19: Knit. Round 20: K20, K2T0G, (K39, K2T0G) 3x, K19. 160 stitches remain. Rounds 21-22: Knit. Round 23: K19, K2T0G, (K38, K2T0G), 3x, K19. 156 stitches remain. Rounds 24-26: Knit. Round 27: K19, K2T0G, (K37, K2T0G), 3x, K18. 152 stitches remain. Rounds 28-30: Knit. Round 31: K18, K2T0G, (K36, K2T0G), 3x, K18. 148 stitches remain. Rounds 32-34: Knit. Round 35: K18, K2T0G, (K35, K2T0G), 3x, K17. 144 stitches remain. Rounds 36-39: Knit. Round 40: K17, K2T0G, (K34, K2T0G), 3x, K17. 140 stitches remain. Rounds 41-44: Knit. Round 45: K17, K2T0G, (K33, K2T0G), 3x, K16. 136 stitches remain. Rounds 46-49: Knit. Abbreviationg K2TOG - Knit 2 together YO - Yarn Over P2T0G - Purl 2 together SSK - Slip, slip, knit 2 together through the back legs of the stitches. Round 50: K16, K2T0G, (K32, K2T0G), 3x, K16. 132 stitches remain. Rounds 51-54:Knit. Round 55: K16, K2T0G, (K31, K2T0G), 3x, K15. 128 stitches remain. Round 56: Knit.
Brioche section
Begins with a set up round, 6 rounds of brioche stitch and finishedwith a decrease rib stitch round. Set up round: Bring yarn forward, slip one, yarn over, purl one, repeat around. Round 1: \*Knit 2 together (the yarn over with the stitch), YO, slip 1 purl wise, repeat from \* to EOR. Round 2: \*With yarn in front, slip one purl wise, YO, purl 2 together (the yarn over with the stitch), repeat from \* to EOR. Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 of the brioche pattern 2x. Decrease Round: \*K2TOG, P1, repeat from \* to EOR
I-cord bind off
\*K2, ssk, slip 3 sts. back to left needle, repeat from \* until 3 st. remain, bind off remaining 3 st.
Blocking
Soak the piece for fifteen minutes in lukewarm water with a small amount of non-rinsing wash. Squeeze out excess water. Roll it in a towel and squeeze out the excess water. Arrange on a dry towel. Allow drying flat.
Enjoy!
A would like to- extend a special thank you to my friendz at Crystal Palace Yarns for their incredible generosity and encouragement. Thank you for your purchase. Pleasefree to contact me with any questions: dianelaugustin@mac.com Designed and knit by Diane L.Augustin Copyright 2015.All Rights Reserved. www.yarnhappybeadhappy.com www.yarnhappybeadhappy.etsy.com www.ravelry.com/designers/diane-l-augustin
