Shima Shima

Shima Shima

You can use a solid color, or alternate every two rows with different color yarn to make your wrist warmer “shima shima” (stripe). The sample is used solid green and variegated blue/purple yarn.

Finished Measurement: Women's medium, to fit hand 7" circumference. Length: 12", width: 3.5".

Yarn: 1 skein each of solid and variegated DK-weight yarn

Shown in: Malabrigo silky merino (sunny lime 407), Noro silk garden (color 395).

Needles: Double pointed US8 needles, or 32" circular needles, using magic loop method.

Notions: Crochet hook, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Gauge: 4 sts per inch in the stockinette pattern.

Abbreviations:

BO: bind off

CO: cast on

k: knit

m: make

p: purl

pm: place marker

R: row

rnd: round

st/sts: stitch/es

Directions:

1. Garter rows:
• CO 28 with color A (green in sample) yarn.
• R1: Join and P in the round with color A.
• R2: K with color B (blue variegated in sample).
• R3: P with color B.
• R4: K with color A.
• R5: P with color A.
• R6-19: Repeat in this manner until the you have 10 ridges total.
2. Stockinette rows:
• R1-2: K with color A
• R3-4: K with color B
• R5-14: continue in the stripe pattern until there are 7 stripes total, ending with color A
3. Wrist (vertical stripes): Be careful not to make it too tight!
• R1-7: K1P1 ribbing in this section. K1 with color B, P1 with color A all around. Hold one yarn in right hand and the other in left hand. (Two handed two color knitting tutorial here.) Continue in this stripe for 7 rows.
4. Thumb gusset:
• R1-2: K with color A
• R3-4: K with color B
• Move the beginning of the row to the other end: K14 with color A. This is going to be the beginning of the row now, and this is also going to be the beginning of the thumb. (This is so that the seam will be on the pinky side.) The color change will remain at the other side (pinky side) of the hand. Continue with the stripe pattern throughout this section.
• R5 (increase rnd): K1, pm, M1, k1 M1, pm knit to the end (beginning of the thumb). 2 sts increased, 3 sts between markers for thumb.
• R6-7: Work two rounds even.
• R8 (Increase rnd): K1, sl m, M1, knit to next m, M1, slip m, knit to the end.
• R9-10: Work 2 rnds.
• Repeat the last three rnds (R8-10) until there are 13 sts in between markers for thumb.
• Next rnd: K1, remove first maker, place next 13 sts on waste yarn, remove second marker. CO 1st, K to end. 28 sts total.
• Next two rnds: K with color A.
• Next two rnds: K with color B.
5. Garter rows:
• R1: K with color A.
• R2: P with color A.
• R3: K with color B.
• R4: P with color B.
• R5-12: Repeat until you have 6 ridges.
• R13: K with color A.
• BO purlwise with color A.
  
  
6. Thumb:

• Put 13 sts back on the needle. Pick up 1 st, 14 sts total. Continue with the stripe pattern.
• R1-2: K with color A
• R3: K with color B
• R4: P with color B
• R5: K with color A
• R6: P with color A
• R7: K with color B
• R8: P with color B
• R9: K with color A
• BO purlwise with color A
  
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Modified version of the basket weave fingerless gloves in the earlier post. With added thumb gusset, these gloves fits snugly. Basket weave pattern is not difficult but it goes slow!

Finished Measurement: Women's medium, to fit hand 7" circumference. Length: 6.5", width: 3.5". If you want to make it smaller or bigger, decrease or increase the number of stitches by 2, or use bigger or smaller needles. 

Yarn: 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (95yd/50g).

Shown in: Mochi Plus from Crystal Palace Yarns (80% merino wool/20% nylon). Color 556. 

Needles: Double pointed needles, or 32" circular needles if using magic loop method. US 4 needles and US 6 needles. 

Notions: Crochet hook, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Gauge: 6 sts per inch in the basket weave pattern. 

Pattern: Diagonal basket weave in the round. Multiple of 2 + 1sts. I used this instruction: http://howdidyoumakethis.com/diagonal-basketweave-round/ 

Abbreviations: 
BO: bound offCO: cast on
k: knit
m: make
p: purl
pm: place marker
R: round
sl: slip
st/sts: stitch/es


Directions: 

• Divide your skein: into two balls. If you have a scale, measure it to divide the skein evenly. 
• Cast on: With size 4 needles, CO 36. 
• Garter rows: 
• R1: Join and P in the round. 
• R2: K 
• R3: P. Now you have two garter ridges.
• Increase row: Switch to size 6 needles. K4, M1. 9 sts increased, 45 sts total.
• Wrist: See the diagonal weave in the round pattern instruction. Work in the pattern for 2" from the bottom.
• Thumb gusset:


• R1: Continue in the pattern until 1 st left, pm, m1, k, m1, pm (2 sts increased, 3 sts between pm)
• R2: Sl1, continue in pattern until 1st left before pm, sl1, pm, p3, pm 
• R3: Continue in pattern, pm, k3, pm
• R4: Repeat R2
• R5: Continue in pattern, pm, k1, m1, k1, m1, k1, pm (5 sts between pm)
• R6: Sl1, continue in pattern until 1 st left before pm, sl1, pm, p5, pm
• R7: Continue in pattern, pm, k5, pm
• R8: Repeat R6
• R9-17: Continue in this manner, increasing 2 sts every 4 rounds (at R9, R13, R17). You will have 11sts between place markers at the end of R17. Total of 10 sts increased, 55 sts total. 
• Hand: 

• R1: Sl1, continue in pattern, put 11sts that was between the pm in waste yarn (44 sts)
• R2: m1, sl1, continue in pattern (45 sts)
• Continue in pattern for 1"
• Decrease row: Switch to size 4 needles. *P2, p2tog* repeat to last st, p. Eleven sts decreased, 34 sts total.
• Garter rows: 
• R1: K
• R2: P. Now you have 2 garter ridges.
• BO knit wise.

• Thumb:
• Using size 4 needle, put 11 sts back on the needle. Pick up 3 sts, 14 sts total.
• R1: P all around
• R2: K all around.
• Repeat R1 and R2 two more times. BO purl wise.

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Basket Weave Fingerless Gloves

Basket Weave Fingerless Gloves

My mother made wrist warmers for me and this is a modified version of it. Basket weave in the round is not difficult but it does go slow. But it is beautiful and with variegated yarn, it looks even stunning!

Finished Measurement
Length: 6.5", width: 3.5"

Size
Women's medium, to fit hand 7" circumference.
If you want to make it smaller or bigger, decrease or increase the number of stitches by 2.

Yarn
1 skein of (1.8oz/50g) DK weight yarn. (The one I used is from my stash, variegated wool. It took 1.6oz/45g.)

Needles
Double pointed or 32" circular needle if using magic loop method.
Size 4 needles
Size 6 needles

Materials
Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Gauge
6 stitches per inch in the basket weave pattern

Diagonal Basket Weave in the Round Pattern
Multiple of 2 + 1 stitches.
I used this instruction: http://howdidyoumakethis.com/diagonal-basketweave-round/

Directions

• Divide your skein: into two balls. If you have a scale, measure it to divide the skein evenly. 
• Cast on: With size 4 needles, CO 36. 
• Garter rows: 
• Round 1: Join and P in the round. 
• Round 2: K 
• Round 3: P. Now you have two garter ridges.
• Increase row: Switch to size 6 needles. K4, M1. 9 sts increased, 45 sts total.
• Wrist: See the instruction of diagonal basket weave in the round. Work in the pattern for 4.5" from the bottom.
• Thumb hole: 
• Round 1: Using waste yarn, put 8 sts. Finish the row in the pattern.
• Round 2: CO 8 sts using cable cast on method. (You need to turn your wok for this part.) Finish the row in the pattern.
• Hand: Continue working in the pattern for 1.5"
• Decrease row: Switch to size 4 needles. *P2, P2tog* repeat to last st, P. 11 sets decreased, 34 sets total.
• Garter rows: 
• Round 1: K
• Round 2: P. Now you have 2 garter ridges.
• Bind off knit wise.
• (Optional) Reverse single crochet: if you still have yarn left. Or you can skip this crochet row.
• Thumb: Using size 4 needle, put the 8 sts in the waste yarn back on your needle. Pick up 8 sts. 16 sts total.
• Round 1: P
• Round 2: K
• Round 3 &4: repeat R1 & R2.
• Round 5: P. Three garter ridges.
• BO. You can add reverse single crochet if you like! 

This is what my mom made for me. Just a hole for thumbs. No increase or decrease. I don't know what pattern she used but I'll ask mom if you want to find out!

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Lava Cowl

Lava Cowl

Two skeins of different shades of orange are used in this cowl. I double stranded the yarn and two shades of yarn are combined in such a way that the color gradually blends in and changes one end of the cowl to the other. (I originally wanted to use more distinct two different colors, like orange and yellow, instead of two similar shades of orange like in the picture above. It's a long story but I ended up with these two shades.)

I love lace but I don't have the patience. If you are like me, "vertical drop stitch rib" is perfect for you! Once you get a hang of it, there is no need to ever look at the pattern. It's so easy you can even knit and drive! (Just joking.)

If you have sensitive skin, mohair may be too itchy. I would use silk, or mohair blend with higher silk content. I use Wagtail which is 100% kid mohair. I was a little afraid that it's going to be too scratchy, but it feels so soft!

I did not test knit this. If you find any errors or if you have any questions, please let me know. Happy knitting! Don't knit and drive, seriously.
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Finished Measurement
Length 18”, width 11”

Yarn
Two skeins (about 150g total) of mohair with two different colors. I used Wagtail (100% fine kid mohair, baby or sport weight, 4ply, 100g/410 yards), “copper” and “soft rust.”

Materials
Place marker
Tapestry needle 

Needles
24” #7 circular needles

Gauge
24 stitches over 10cm/4in in st stitch. (Not so important.)

Vertical Drop Stitch Rib Pattern
Multiple of eight. Work in the round.
Round 1 (set up row): k2, p1, yo, p1, k2, p2, repeat
Round 2-5: k2, p3, k2, p2, repeat
Round 6 (drop row): k2, p1, drop the next stitch down to the yo you created in row 1, p1, k2, p2, repeat
Round 7 (set up row): k2, p2, k2, p1, yo, p1, repeat
Round 8-11: k2, p2, k2, p3, repeat
Round 12 (drop row): k2, p2, k2, p1, drop the next stitch down to the yo you created in row 7, repeat

Directions

• Cast-on: With two strands of color A, cast on 96 stitches. Use a stretchy cast on. I used Jeny's stretchy slipknot cast-on.
• Garter rows:
• Round 1: Join, put a place marker, and knit in the round. Be careful not to twist your stitches.
• Round 2: purl.
• Round 3-8: repeat R1-2. Four garter ridges.  
• Drop stitch rib:
• Continue with two strands of color A, work in the drop stitch rib pattern until it is 6" from the cast on.
• Cut just one strand of the working yarn of color A and replace it with a strand of color B. Now you will use a strand of color A and color B. Work for another 6" from the color change.
• Change to two strands of color B. Work until it is 6" from the color change.
• Garter rows: Work 8 garter rows (4 garter ridges) same in Round 1-8.
• Bind off: Use stretchy bind off. I used Elizabeth Zimmerman's sewn bind off.  Weave in the loose ends. Block (optional).

Variation "infinity scarf"
You can double the circumference by casting on 192 stitches and put your scarf around your neck twice. (Make sure it is a multiple of 8.)

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