Free knitting patterns

Semaphore Summer Scarf

2 sks Ty Dy cotton
1 pair #8 needles
1 long #8 circular needle for edging

Cast on 36 sts
Setup row: K 18, pm, k 18
Row 1: K to 2 sts before marker, k2tog tbl, slip marker, k2tog, k to end.
Row 2: knit

Repeat rows 1 and 2 , (ending with row 2 )until there are 2 sts before
and 2 sts after marker.
Next row: k2tog tbl, remove marker, k2tog
Next row: sl1, k1, psso. Thread tail through remaining st and pull tight.
Cut yarn.

When you have finished the first square, lay it down and pick up 18 sts from left to right of top edge, then cast on an additional 18 sts.
Next row: k18, pm, k18
Repeat rows 1 and 2 as above, and finish square same as first square

To pick up sts for square 3, pick up 18 sts from right to left off top edge of square 2, then knit cast on an addl 18 sts and continue as above for square 2.

Continue adding squares until scarf is desired length. (Sample is 10 squares long.)

Edging:
Using circular needle, pick up loops from each stitch on one long edge of scarf. It is not necessary to count! (you will be picking up 16-18 sts per square)
Attach border color, and knit 3 rows loosely. Bind off LOOSELY!
Repeat edging for other long edge.

Block in warm water and enjoy!

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Simple Chevron Scarf
Materials:
3 skeins Jojoland Rhythm
Size 8 needles

Cast on 37 sts.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K1, YO, K16, K3 tog, K16, YO K1.

Repeat these 2 rows until scarf is approximately
3" shorter than you want the finished length, ending with a K row.

Shaping the end:
Row 1: K17, K3 tog, K17.
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit
Row 3: K16, K3 tog, K16
Row 5: K15, K3 tog, K15
Row 7: K14, K3 tog, K14
Row 9: K13, K3 tog, K13
Continue in this way, knitting one stitch less before the decrease on the odd rows, until 3 sts remain.Then K these 3 together and bind off the remaining
st.
Block and enjoy!

NOTE: This pattern can be made wider or narrower as follows:
Cast on an odd number of sts.
Take that number, subtract one, then divide in half.
Then subtract 2 from the number you have left, and this is the number of sts to K after the YO!

    2007 Sue Caldwell


Nancy's Cabled Scarf
Materials:
2 skeins Baby Alpaca Chunky
Size 10 needles

Cast on 32 sts.
Work 2 knit rows, then begin pattern as follows:

Row 1.   Sl1 K1    p1 k4 p1    k1 p1 k1     p2 k6 p2     k1 p1 k1     p1 k4 p1     k2

Row 2.   Sl1 K1    k1 p4 k1    k1 p1 k1     k2 p6 k2      k1 p1 k1     k1 p4 k1     k2

Row 3.   Sl1 K1    p1 c4b p1 k1 p1 k1     p2 c6b p2   k1 p1 k1     p1 c4b p1   k2

Row 4.   Sl1 K1    k1 p4 k1    k1 p1 k1     k2 p6 k2     k1 p1 k1     k1 p4 k1     k2

Row 5.   Sl1 K1    p1 k4 p1    k1 p1 k1     p2 k6 p2     k1 p1 k1     p1 k4 p1    k2

Row 6.   Sl1 K1    k1 p4 k1    k1 p1 k1     k2 p6 k2     k1 p1 k1     k1 p4 k1     k2

Row 7.   Sl1 K1    p1 k4 p1    k1 p1 k1     p2 k6 p2     k1 p1 k1     p1 k4 p1    k2

Row 8.   Sl1 K1    k1 c4b k1 k1 p1 k1     k2 p6 k2     k1 p1 k1     k1 c4b k1   k2

Row 9.   Sl1 K1    p1 k4 p1    k1 p1 k1     p2 k6 p2     k1 p1 k1     p1 k4 p1    k2

Row 10. Sl1 K1    k1 p4 k1    k1 p1 k1     k2 p6 k2     k1 p1 k1     k1 p4 k1     k2

Work pattern until most of your yarn is gone, ending with row 4. Then work 2 knit rows and bind off.
Block by laying on towel, pinning edges straight and misting. Enjoy when dry!

Abbreviations:
Sl1 – slip stitch knitwise
c4b – hold next 2 sts to back of work, work next 2 sts , then work 2 off cable needle
c6b – hold next 3 sts to back of work, knit next 3 sts, then knit 3 off cable needle

_____________________________________________________________________________2007_Sue Caldwell__________

Lucky scarf

Materials: Size 13 needles
1 skein malabrigo worsted merino
1 skein hand painted rayon boucle
1 skein arucania ranco hand dyed wool-poly

*Note: pattern is worked on 3 strands held together throughout.

Cast on 19 sts.
Rows 1-30:        K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row
Next 5 Rows:   Knit
Next 20 Rows: K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row
Next 8 Rows:   Knit
Next 12 Rows: K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row
Next 28 Rows: Knit
Next 12 Rows: K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row
Next 8 Rows:   Knit
Next 20 Rows: K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row
Next 5 Rows:   Knit
Last 30 rows:    K1, *(yo, k2tog) repeat from * to end of row

                    2007 VFMystery

500 HATS PROJECT Hat recipes:

These guidelines are for hats for the elementary students at Arlington Elementary School.
Thanks to the wonderful donations by our yarn sponsors, we will be using Cascade Superwash Wool, Berroco Pure Merino, and Crystal Palace Merino5
with a gauge of 5 sts = 1”.
If you would like to use other yarn, please make sure it is a washable wool, and worsted weight.

Directions are for sizes: Sm (kindergarten, grades 1 & 2), Med (grades 3 & 4) Lg (fits 21” head, adult-size)
This hat can be made into many different styles from the basic pattern. Be creative with color and pattern!

Materials:
16” circular needle, size 6 or 7 or 8 or whatever size will get you 5 sts = 1”
1 set double-pointed needles, same size as above.

#1 Rolled Brim Hat                    #2 Ribbed Cuff                           #3 Tassel Hat                                 #4 Ribbed Hat

Directions:
Cast on 80 (88, 96) sts. Join into the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Choose your edge:
1-        Rolled brim: Knit every row for 61/2” (7 1/2”, 8 1/2”), then go straight to Decreases.
2-        Ribbed cuff: Work in either K2 P2 rib or K1 P1 for 4” (4 1/2”, 5”)
3-        Tassel hat: Work in rib as above or seed stitch for 2” (2 1/2”, 3”), then switch to K every row until you have 5 ½” from ribbed edge. Then go to
Decreases for Style 3
4 - Ribbed Hat: Work in K2 P2 rib for 8” (9”, 10”), then skip “body of hat” instructions and go straight to   Ribbed Decreases.

Body of hat:
After you have worked an edge option above, continue hat by knitting every row until hat measures
3” (3 1/2 ”. 4”) from end of ribbing (styles 2 and 3)

Decreases:

For Styles 1 and 2 only
Row 1: * K2tog, K6, place marker. Repeat from * across row.
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit
Row 3: * Slip marker, K2 tog, K5. Repeat from * across row.
Row 5: * Slip marker, K2 tog, K4. Repeat from * across row.
Continue decreasing after markers on every odd row, switching to DPN’s when there stitches are tight.
When you get to K2 tog across row, cut your yarn 12” from edge of work, thread through remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in this end and you’re done!

For Style 3, Tassel Hat only:
This hat has no decreases! We will do a 3-needle bindoff from the INSIDE for a nice finish as follows: turn hat inside out so purl side is facing you. Then
from the beginning of your row, count half the stitches, then bend your needle in half, with both tips pointing to the right. Using one of the DPN’s, or a
straight needle, knit 2 together (one from front needle and one from back needle), then K the next 2 together from both needles, then pass the first st over
the second stitch. You will continue Knitting 2 tog from front and back needle, and binding off this way until you get to the end of the row. Leave a long tail
(to tie on tassel or pom pom), thread thru remaining stitch, and pull tight. Turn hat right side out, and sew tassels or pom poms at corners.

For Style 4, Ribbed Decreases:
Row 1: *K2, P2, K2, P2tog. repeat from * across row
Row 2 and all even rows: Continue in ribbing across row, Knitting the K sts and Purling the P sts
Row 3: *K2, P2tog, K2, P1. repeat from * across row
Row 5: *K2tog, P1, K2, P1. Repeat from * across row
Row 7: *K1, P1, K2tog, P1 Repeat from * across row
Row 9: *K2 tog across row
Row 10 K2 tog across row
Cut yarn, thread remaining sts onto it and pull tight. You can add a pom pom at the top if you like!