[Nfb-krafters-korner] Miniature Sweater Patterns Enclosed

Sun May 7 01:54:07 UTC 2017

Dani can you give the pattern for the raglan sweater using to circs instead of the DPN's please
Cathy

> On May 6, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Dani Pagador via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Everyone.
> I'd promised these patterns to Bernice, but thought I'd post to the
> list in case anyone is getting ready for Christmas early. *Read: Not
> me; I don't have an early bone in my body*
> 
> I got these from Paulette, who got them off the 'Net.
> 
> <snip>
> Miniature Sweater Ornament
> Skill Level: Beginner
> 
> Needs: 1 pair size 8 (5.00mm) needles
> worsted weight yarn, any color or type
> 
> Instructions:
> Cast on 12 stitches, leaving a long tail of about 6-8 inches. Work in
> K1, P1 rib for 3 rows. Work in Stst for 8 rows. Increase 6 stitches,
> work in pattern to end. Increase 6 stitches again. Work next 5 rows as
> follows; 1. K1, P1, K20, P1, K1 2. P1, K1, P20, K1, P1 In next row,
> work pattern for 9 stitches, cast off 6 stitches, finish in pattern to
> end. Work pattern for 9 stitches, cast on 6 stitches, continue pattern
> to end. Continue pattern as above for 6 rows. Cast off 6 stitches, in
> pattern to end. Again cast off 6 stitches, and work to end. Work in
> Stst for 8 rows. Work in K1, P1 rib for 3 rows. Cast off, leaving a
> long tail of about 6-8 inches.
> 
> To finish, sew side sems using the tails from the cast on and cast off
> edge. If you followed this pattern exactly, a tail will exist for each
> side.
> 
> Miniature Raglan Sweater
> 
> This is my pattern for a 4 inch long mini top-down raglan sweater. It
> makes a cute tree ornament, present topper, or would work well as a
> "swatch" to give to someone for whom you plan to make a sweater in the
> future. I'm giving them as teacher gifts this year. It takes me about
> 1.5 hours to knit one.
> 
> Materials: I used Lamb's Pride Worsted Weight Wool.
> 
> Guage: 5 st. per in. on US size 7 dpns
> 
> CO 14 st. and divide onto four dpns as follows. 2 st on the first one,
> 5 on the 2nd, 2 on the third and 5 on the fourth. The needles with 2
> st are for the sleeves, and the others are for the body.
> 
> Join in the round and K 3 rows.
> 
> Next row: (on sleeve ndl) inc1, K2, inc 1(on body ndl) K1 (seamline
> st), inc 1, K3, inc 1, K1 (seamline st) (on next sleeve ndl) inc 1,
> K2, inc 1 (on next body ndl) K1, inc 1, K3, inc 1, K1
> 
> Following row: K 1 row
> 
> Repeat the previous two rows, (inc 1 on either side of sleeve st, and
> within the seamline st on the body ndls, followed by a k row) until
> you have 13 st on each body ndl and 10 on each sleeve ndl. End with a
> K only row.
> 
> Slip one st from either end of body st onto sleeve ndls. St are now
> divided up as follows: 8 on first ndl, 15 on second, 8 on third and 15
> on fourth.
> 
> Place the sleeve ndl st on holders (safety pins work well)
> 
> Slip some body st (on two ndls) onto a third dpn and knit around these
> three ndls to desired length of sweater (approx. 13 rows) Cast off.
> 
> Go back to sleeve st, place st from one sleeve holder onto two dpns.
> Pick up three st from underarm on third dpn.
> 
> K around 6 rows
> 
> In 7th row, dec 1 under arm
> 
> K 3 more rows
> 
> in 11th row dec 1 more
> 
> K 2 more rows, cast off.
> 
> Repeat for other sleeve.
> 
> Create a loop to hang it, or use miniature hangers. Stripes work great!
> 
> Copyright 2002 Name:Heather
> 
> Miniature Sweater Ornament With Five Variations
> 
> Materials
> 
> Worsted weight yarn
> Size #5 or #6 needles
> 
> Instructions
> 
> Cast on 14 sts.
> Purl 1 row.
> Knit 4 rows K1, P1 ribbing.
> Knit 14 rows stockinette stitch.
> Cast on 8 sts, K across. (start of sleeve)
> Cast on 8 sts, P across.
> Knit 6 rows stockinette stitch.
> K10, bind off 10 sts, K10. (start of neck opening)
> P10, cast on 10 sts, P10.
> Knit 6 rows stockinette stitch.
> Bind off 8 sts, K across. (end of sleeve)
> Bind off 8 sts, P across.
> Knit 14 rows stockinette stitch.
> Knit 4 rows K1, P1 ribbing.
> Bind off 14 sts.
> 
> When making the sleeve, I knitted (garter stitch) the first 3 and last
> 3 stitches on all rows.
> 
> Finishing
> 
> Sew side and sleeve seams. On one side, leave a longer piece of yarn
> so that you can slide the yarn thru the sleeve and out the neck to
> make a little "ball of yarn" to dangle. Secure the ball and use a pair
> of colored toothpicks stuck in the ball to resemble knitting needles.
> 
> Following are some patterns other than stockinette that work well for
> the body of the sweater. (I made the sleeves stockinette.) Remember,
> when working uneven number of stitches, the ribbing sequence is
> different than with an even number. Also, I bound off for the neck
> opening 1/3 of the number of
> stitches--
> using the beaded rib pattern, the neck opening row would read: K11,
> bind off 11, K11.
> 
> * 1, Beaded Rib
> 
> Cast on 17 stitches (number of stitches divisible by 5 plus 2)
> 
> 1st row: P2, *K1, P1, K1, P2*
> 2nd row: K2, *P3, K2*
> 
> * 2, Moss stitch Rib (also called Broken Rib or Mistake Rib)
> 
> Cast on 15 stitches (number of stitches divisible by 4 plus 3)
> 
> 1st row: K3, *P1, K3*
> 2nd row: K1, *P1, K3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
> 
> * 3, Eyelet Rib
> 
> Cast on 15 stitches (number of stitches divisible by 3)
> 
> 1st row: P1, *yo, K1, yo, P2* , repeat from *, ending last repeat P1
> 2nd row: K1, *P3, K2, repeat from *, ending last repeat K1 (instead of
> K2) 3rd row: P1, *K3, P2, repeat from *, ending last repeat P1
> (instead of P2) 4th row: K1, *P3tog, K2, repeat from *, ending last
> repeat K1 (instead of
> K2)
> 
> * 4, Baby Cable Rib
> 
> Cast on 14 stitches (number of stitches divisible by 4 plus 2)
> 
> 1st row: K2, *P2, K2*
> 2nd row: P2, *K2, P2*
> 3rd row: K2, *P2, K2*
> 4th row: P2, *K2tog and leave both sts on left needle. Place right
> needle tip between the 2 sts knitted tog and into the first st (of the
> 2 sts knitted
> tog) from front to back and knit in the usual way and slip both sts
> off the left needle, P2, repeat from * to end.
> 
> Sounds difficult but its easier to do than to describe!
> 
> * 5, Seed Stitch
> 
> Cast on even number of stitches
> 
> Row 1: K1, P1 across.
> Row 2: P1, K1 across.
> 
> I made a sweater, body and sleeves, using Seed Stitch.
> I also knit them in baby yarn with #2 needles without the toothpicks.
> 
> CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SWEATER
> 
> This is a tree ornament that looks like a sweater with a garter stitch
> Christmas tree on the front.
> The sweater has the tree colored with fabric crayons (optional)
> 
> Materials:  about 25 oz worsted weight wool.  Size 6 needles, crochet
> hook, and a small amount of extra yarn in a contrasting color.
> Sweater ornament finishes about 5 inches long.
> 
> Gauge is not really important, but I was probably knitting 5.5
> stitches/inch (22 stitches to 10 cm).
> 
> Instructions:
> Cast on 17 stitches.  Work K1, P1 ribbing for 6
> rows, ending on the wrong side.  Keep the edge stitches in garter
> stitch. Work 8 rows stockinette stitch.  Last row on wrong side. Begin
> seed stitch tree:  Row 1-- K7, p3, k7. Row 2 and all even rows:  Purl
> across. Row 3:  K7, p3, k7. Row 5:  K4, p9, k4. Row 7:  K5, p7, k5.
> Row 9:  K6, p5, k6. Row 11:  K7, p3, K7. Row 13:  K8, p1, K8. Work two
> more rows in stockinette stitch.  At the end of the second row, cast
> on 9 stitches for one sleeve.  Turn work and work first 4 stitches in
> garter stitch for the cuff.  Work rem stitches in stockinette.  At end
> of row, cast on 9 stitches for the other sleeve.  Turn work, and work
> first and last four stitches of every following row in garter stitch,
> remainder in stockinette.  Knit about 3 or 4 rows, ending on the wrong
> side.
> 
> Make buttonhole for neck opening:  Knit 9 (sleeve), knit 6 (shoulder),
> cast off 5, knit 6, knit 9.
> Next row,  K4, p5 (sleeve), p6
> (shoulder), cast on 5, p6, p5, k4.
> 
> Work another 3 or 4 rows, to match the front of the sleeve.  Cast off
> the sleeve stitches, then work the sweater back to match the sweater
> front, omitting the tree.
> 
> Finishing:  Fold the sweater, wrong sides together, and mattress-stich
> the sides and sleeves.  Pick up about 11 stitches around the neckline,
> and work K1, P1 ribbing back and forth for about an inch (if you're
> really ambitious, feel free to do this on DPNs).  Seam the neckline so
> that the seam falls to the outside, and fold the neckband over for a
> turtleneck.  Add a hanging cord, and place lovingly on your tree or on
> a package for a special person.
> 
> Knitted Sweater And Hat Christmas Ornaments
> 
> Materials:
> 1 skein white Mary Maxim Sportweight Yarn
> 1 skein red Mary Maxim Sportweight Yarn
> 8 miniature Wire Hangers
> One pair double pointed knitting needles
> size 7 (American), 7 (Canadian), 4.50 (Metric).
> 
> TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
> Gauge: 9 sts and 14 rows to 2" [5 cm] measured over Stockinette stitch
> using suggested needles or any size needles which will give the
> correct stitch gauge or tension.
> 
> Abbreviations:
> K, knit; p, purl; sts, stitches; St st; Stockinette stitch; rep,
> repeat; beg, begin or beginning; ", inches;, cm, centimeters.
> 
> Sweater:
> Using 2 needles and white cast on 12 sts.
> Knit 5 rows.
> 
> Row 6: Purl.
> 
> Work 8 rows in St st-one row k, one row p.
> 
> Row 15:   Cast on 8 sts at beg of next row for sleeve, k to end.
> 
> Row 16: Cast on 8 sts at beg of next row for other sleeve, p to end.
> 
> Continue in St st, until work measures 3¼" [8 cm] from beg, ending
> after a p row.
> 
> Next Row: P 11 sts, place next 6 sts on a st holder for neck, cast on
> 6 sts and p to end.
> 
> Continue in St st until work measures 5¼" [13.5 cm].
> 
> Cast off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then continue in St st until
> work measures 7" [18 cm] from beg.
> 
> Work in garter st for 4 rows. Cast off.
> 
> Neck:
> Knit 6 sts on first st holder, pick up and k 2 sts on right neck
> edge, pick up and k 6 sts on back neck, pick up and k 2 sts from left
> neck edge.
> 
> Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 3 rows. Cast off.
> 
> Sew side and sleeve seams.
> Stitch red snowflake on front of sweater as
> indicated.
> 
> Hat:
> Using 2 needles and red, cast on 14 sts.
> Work in k 1, p 1 ribbing for 4 rows.
> 
> Change to St st and work until hat measures 2" [5 cm] from beg. Cast off.
> 
> Run a gathering thread through cast off sts and pull tightly. Sew back seam.
> 
> Pompom: Wrap white yarn around 2 fingers about 20 times. Tie a short
> piece of white yarn tightly around center of loops. Cut loops and trim
> pompom as desired.
> 
> Make 3 more hats and sweaters the same.
> 
> Make 4 more sets having a red sweater and pompom and a white hat and
> snowflake. Hang each sweater on a hanger and tack hat on sweater as
> desired.
> 
> Copyright by Mary Maxim
> <end>
> 
> Enjoy,
> Dani
> 
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