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Tee with a Twist – Free Pattern

May 14, 2021 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Happy Free Pattern Friday! I’m thrilled to have a pattern included in Lion Brand Yarn’s Summer Must Haves Collection along with some of my favorite designers. Meet the Tee with a Twist!

The Tee with a Twist is a light summer version of my Raglan with a Twist pattern that I released last fall. It only uses 2-4 skeins of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend, making it an affordable and quick knit for summer! I used the colorway Mochaccino.

The Tee with a Twist combines a classic raglan shape with a unique applied hem and subtle slipped stitch raglan increases. It is worked top down, featuring a cropped length intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease for a flattering fit. Simply measure your bust, add your desired amount of ease, and choose the size with the closest measurement. Tee shown is size 4 with 2 inches of positive ease.

A video tutorial for the long sleeved version of this garment is available here.

Keep scrolling for the free pattern, or find the pattern included in an affordable kit from Lion Brand, or purchase the ad-free printable PDF from the link below.

Lion Brand Kit

$3 Printable PDF

Yarn

2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) 4 skeins Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (392 yds/358 m per 200 g) in Mochaccino

550 (579, 608, 658, 711, 743) (773, 805, 837, 925, 958) (993, 1026, 1059, 1163, 1269) 1342 yds
503 (529, 556, 602, 650, 680) (707, 736, 765, 846, 876) (908, 938, 968, 1063, 1160) 1227 m

Needles

US 5/3.75 mm 32 in circular needle
US 6/4 mm in preferred needles for small circumference knitting (DPNs or magic loop method)
US 7/4.50 mm 24-32 in circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round with US 7/4.50 mm needles (blocked)
*Take time to check gauge to ensure an accurate fit

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) 17
Finished bust circumference:
34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) (56, 58, 60, 64, 68) 72 in/86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 107, 112) (117, 122, 127, 132, 137) (142, 147.5, 152.5, 162.5, 173) 183 cm

Abbreviations

BOR – beginning of round
CO – cast on
k – knit
k1b – knit one below
M1L – make one left
M1R – make one right
p – purl
pm – place marker
RS – right side of work
sl – slip
sl1k – sl 1 st knitwise
sl1p – sl 1 st purlwise
sm – slip marker
ssk – hem: sl 1 st purlwise, sl 1 st knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through back loops. Sleeves: sl 1 st knitwise, sl 1 st knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through back loops.
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – stockinette stitch
ttbl – through the back loop
WS – wrong side of work
wyib – with yarn in back
wyif – with yarn in front

Pattern

Neck (working flat)

With US size 7/4.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needles, CO 44 (46, 50, 50, 52, 50) (52, 54, 64, 60, 62) (74, 74, 70, 74, 74) 80 sts using the long tail method.

Row 1 (RS): k2, pm, k6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 12, 10, 10) (16, 16, 14, 16, 16) 18, pm, k28 (30, 34, 34, 36, 34) (36, 34, 36, 36, 38) (38, 38, 38, 38, 38) 40, pm, k6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 12, 10, 10) (16, 16, 14, 16, 16) 18, place a unique BOR marker, k2. Do not join.

Row 2 (WS): Purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 3: k1, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k1. [8 sts increased]

Row 4: Purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 5: CO 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) 10 sts increased]

Row 6: CO 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts increased]

Row 7: CO 2 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [10 sts increased]

Row 8: CO 2 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [2 sts increased]

Row 9: CO 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 4 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) 12 sts increased]

Row 10: CO 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 4

sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 4 sts increased]

Row 11: CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 13, 12, 13, 13) 14 sts increased]

Row 12: CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts increased]

Row 13: CO 8 (10, 10, 10, 12, 6) (8, 6, 8, 8 , 10) (10, 8, 10, 8, 8) 8 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [16 (18, 18, 18, 20, 14) (16, 14, 16, 16, 18) (18, 16, 18, 16, 16) 16 sts increased]

Join in the round

Knit around to BOR marker, slipping markers as you come to them. The BOR marker is now the start of the round.

Round 14 (RS): Sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to next marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [8 sts increased]

Round 15: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat rounds 14 and 15 until the st count is as follows:

Sizes 1-3: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) (15, 16, 17):

Next round: Sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k to 3 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to m, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k to 3 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [12 sts increased]

Next round: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat previous two rounds 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 5, 5) times more.

Sizes 4-5: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) 17:

Next round: Sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k2, M1R, k to 5 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to m, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k2, M1R, k to 5 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [16 sts increased]

Sizes 6-7: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17):

Next round: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Rep previous 2 rounds 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 2) (3, 3, 3, 4) times more.

Divide for sleeves (all sizes)

Knit across front section to 1st marker, remove marker and place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts onto waste yarn, remove next marker, CO 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts using the backwards loop cast on, continue knitting across the back section to next marker. Remove marker and place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts onto waste yarn. Remove next marker, CO 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts using the backwards loop cast on.

Body

Continue knitting the body in St st until the body measures 9 (9, 9, 9.5, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) (11, 11, 11, 11.5, 12) 12 in/23 (23, 23, 24, 25.5 25.5) (25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 28, 28) (28, 28, 28, 29, 30.5) 30.5 cm from the underarm, or until 4 inches less than desired length.

Applied hem

Next round: k52 (55, 57, 61, 63, 67) (69, 72, 75, 80, 81) (83, 85, 89, 96, 101) 108 sts. Change to US 5/3.75 mm needles. Cast on 18 sts onto left needle using the cable cast on method. You will now be working the hem flat at a 90 degree angle to the body, binding off one live sweater stitch every right side row.

Setup row (RS): Sl1p wyib, (p1, k1) x 8, p1, ssk. Turn work. [19 sts on needle]

Row 1 (WS) – begin working in fisherman’s rib: Sl1p ttbl wyif, (k1b, p1) x 9.

Row 2 (RS): Sl1p wyib, (p1, k1b) x 8, p1, ssk.

Repeat rows 1-2 until all live sweater stitches are bound off. Bind off hem stitches in rib.

Hem twist (see video)

With wrong side facing, fold hem in half. Sandwich hem ends together, and seam through all four layers.

Sleeves

Place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts from waste yarn onto US 7/4.50 mm needles (double-pointed or magic loop may be used).

Pick up and knit 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts from the underarm edge, placing a stitch marker in the center of the underarm sts. [56 (58, 58, 60, 60, 62) (64, 68, 72, 74, 74) (82, 82, 82, 92, 98) 104 sts]

Work in St st, knitting every round, for .5 in/1.5 cm (or until 1 in/2.5 cm less than desired length).

Next round (decrease round): K2, k2tog, k to 4 sts before m, ssk, k2. [2 sts decreased]

Change to US 6/4 mm needles. Work in k1, p1 rib until cuff measures 1 in/2.5 cm. Bind off all sts using a tubular bind off (see video).

Neckline

With US 6/4 mm needles, pick up and knit sts around the neckline. Pick up one st for every cast on edge st, and 3 sts for every 4 vertical rows, ending with a multiple of two (see video).

Place a marker, and work in k1, p1 rib for 1 in/2.5 cm. Bind off all sts using a tubular bind off.

Weave in all ends and block.

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Feel free to share it by pinning the image below. I’d love to see your projects on Instagram! Use the #teewithatwist tag and feel free to tag me @kniftyknittings.

Crossroads Wrap – Free Pattern

January 29, 2021 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Oh hey, who’s ready for my first free pattern of the new year? Meet the Crossroads Wrap!

The Crossroads Wrap uses 4 skeins of Lion Brand Yarn’s new yarn line in collaboration with Two of Wands – Hue + Me! If you haven’t tried this yarn yet, you should rectify that immediately. It’s a bulky weight, a pleasure to work with, and most importantly it comes in the most beautiful shades! All of the colors work so well together, so really you can’t go wrong when choosing colors for your Crossroads Wrap.

Lion Brand has put together a handy little kit for the Crossroads Wrap which includes all the yarn you’ll need plus a digital PDF of the pattern! You can find the kit in the link below. You can also purchase the ad-free printable PDF if you like, or continue scrolling for the free pattern.

Lion Brand Kit

Ad-Free PDF

The Crossroads Wrap is worked flat, mostly in color blocks, and features surface crochet for the vertical stripes which are added onto the finished piece. Yes, I said crochet – but don’t be scared! You do not need to know how to crochet to make this pattern. I can crochet a decent chain, and that’s about it, so you can handle this.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn
4 x skeins Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% acrylic 20% wool 125 g, 137 yds/125 m
Juniper (C1) – 124 yds/114 m
Agave (C2) – 121 yds/111 m
Bellini (C3) – 75 yds/69 m
Sea Glass (C4) – 114 yds/105 m

Needles
US 11/8 mm 32 in/80 cm circular needle
(or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions
Tapestry needle
8 mm Crochet hook

Gauge
11 sts and 14 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette st, unblocked
10.5 sts and 12.5 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette st, blocked

*Please take time to check your gauge to ensure you’ll have enough yarn for this project. We’ll use almost all of two of the colors, so an accurate gauge is essential.

Sizes
One: 60 in/152 cm x 15.5 in/39 cm

Abbreviations
C – color
CO – cast on
k – knit
p – purl
Rep – repeat
st(s) – stitch(es)

In the following video, I’ll walk you through how to use surface crochet for the vertical stripes, and how to pick up and knit stitches along the edge.

Let’s get started!

Pattern

With C1, CO 41 sts using the long-tail method. Work 3 rows in garter st (knitting every row).

Begin colorwork chart or follow the written directions below. The repeat, outlined in red, is worked 6 times per row. Rows 1-30 are worked a total of 5 times.

Row 1 (RS): [(k1 C1, k1 C2) x 2, k1 C1, p1 C2] x 6, [k1 C1, k1 C2] x 2, k1 C1
Row 2 (WS): with C2, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 3: with C2, [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 4: with C2, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 5: with C2, [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 6: with C2, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 7: [(k1 C1, k1 C3) x 2, k1 C1, p1 C3] x 6, [k1 C1, k1 C3] x 2, k1 C1
Row 8: with C3, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 9: with C3 [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 10: with C3, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 11: with C3 [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 12: with C3, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 13 – 18: Rep rows 1-6
Row 19: [(k1 C1, k1 C4) x 2, k1 C1, p1 C4] x 6, [k1 C1, k1 C4] x 2, k1 C1
Row 20: with C4, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 21: with C4, [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 22: with C4, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 23: with C4, [k5, p1] x 6, k5
Row 24: with C4, p5, [k1, p5] x 6
Row 25 – 30: Rep rows 19-24

End of repeat

Row 31 – 36: Rep rows 1-6
Row 37 – 42: Rep rows 7-12
Row 43 – 48: Rep rows 1-6

With C1, work 3 rows in garter stitch. Bind off stitches loosely.

Finishing:

Use a crochet hook to surface crochet vertical lines in the columns of purl stitches in the following color order (see video): C4, C1, C3, C3, C1, C4.

For the edging on both long sides, use C1 to pick up and knit 3 sts for every 4 rows (approximately 133 sts). Work 2 rows in garter stitch. Bind off loosely.

Weave in all ends. Wet block the wrap to dimensions and enjoy!

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this pattern. Feel free to share with your friends by pinning the image below, and tag me on Instagram @kniftyknittings #crossroadswrap!

Traveling Knit Afghan Square #22

October 30, 2020 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Can you believe it, it’s finally here! The Traveling Knit Afghan sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn and organized by the wonderful Alexi of Two of Wands has been in the works for an entire year, and now it’s my turn to add my little contribution! Keep scrolling down for the free pattern.

The Traveling Knit Afghan is a collaborative effort amongst 49 knitwear designers and bloggers from seven different countries.

Starting in January, the Traveling Afghans set sail from NYC and has been traveling to a new designer every two weeks. Each designer has created a 10″ x 10″ square to add to either the knit or the crochet blanket before sending it off to the next person to add theirs.

I just received the gorgeous afghan from Jewell at North Knits, and next I’ll be sending it to Nathan at Loop’n Threads.

Here’s how you can participate:

1. Purchase a yarn kit now for either the knit or crochet Traveling Afghan so you have everything you need for the whole afghan. Note that you do not need to purchase a kit to join – you’re welcome to use any yarn you like, including what you already have in your stash! You’ll need worsted weight yarn and size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles or a J/10 (6mm) crochet hook.

2. Visit Two of Wands for the itineraries of the afghans along with the master list of all designers and links to their sites so you can follow along as they travel around the world and new patterns get released.

3. Follow the designers on social media to get updates on their pattern releases and learn about their maker journeys. There may even be some giveaways to enter!

4. Host a CAL or KAL with your maker friends! Get together online to add your squares or share your progress. We would love to see YOUR life in yarn too, so make sure to tag Lion Brand Yarn and My Life in Yarn in your posts and use the hashtags #travelingafghans #lionbrandyarn and #mylifeinyarn and either #travelingknitafghan or #travelingcrochetafghan. You can also post your projects to Ravelry.

There are just a few more stops on this afghan’s journey. Follow along through the designers listed below!

#1 – 1/1-1/13 – New York City, USA – Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands
#2 – 1/15-1/28 – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria – Sandra Gutierrez of Nomad Stitches
#3 – 1/29-2/11 – Dublin, Ireland – Katie Moore of The Queen Stitch
#4 – 2/12-2/25 – Nova Scotia, Canada – Kelly Brooks of Knitbrooks
#5 – 2/26-3/10 – Alberta, Canada – Stephanie Lau of All About Ami
#6 – 3/11-3/24 – Alberta, Canada – Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude
#7 – 3/25-4/7 – BC, Canada – Christie Bodden of Christie Bodden Designs
#8 – 4/8-4/21 – Oregon, USA – Makenzie Alvarez of Hanks and Needles
#9 – 4/22-5/5 – California, USA – Phanessa Fong of Designs by Phanessa
#10 – 5/6-5/19 – California, USA – Angie Bivins of Whistle & Wool
#11 – 5/20-6/2 – California, USA – Jane Tsou of Gorilla Knits
#12 – 6/3-6/16 – Nevada, USA – Chenoa Wilcox of jellyKNITTING
#13 – 6/17-6/30 – Utah, USA – Rachel Misner of Evelyn & Peter
#14 – 7/1-7/14 – Colorado, USA – Jessica Potasz of Mama in a Stitch
#15 – 7/15-7/28 – Kansas, USA – Jerica Tompkins of Yarn Hook Needles
#16 – 7/29-8/11 – Kansas, USA – Mary Lee of Fifty Four Ten Studio
#17 – 8/12-8/25 – Minnesota, USA – Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely
#18 – 8/26-9/8 – Minnesota, USA – Julia Anastasi of Northern Loop Knitwear
#19 – 9/9-9/22 – Winona, MN, USA – Trista Ziemendorf of While They Dream
#20 – 9/23-10/6 – Illinois, USA – Heidi Gustad of Hands Occupied
#21 – 10/7-10/20 – Illinois, USA – Jewell Washington of Northknits
#22 – 10/21-11/3 – Michigan, USA – Destiny Meyer of Knifty Knittings
#23 – 11/4-11/17 – Virginia, USA – Nathan Bryant of Loop N Threads
#24 – 11/18-12/1 – Rhode Island, USA – Jake Kenyon of Kenyarn
#25 – 12/2-12/16 – New Jersey, USA – Vanessa Coscarelli Black of Vanessa Knits

On to square #22…

I hope that when you’re knitting my square, you find a bit calm and peace in the meditative stitches. I don’t think this year has turned out to be anything that any of us have expected. For me, nothing has been more therapeutic than knitting during the peaceful (late) evening hours when the house is quiet. So basically, I’ve been staying up way too late for far too long. 😂

Square #22 features a mitered construction, knit diagonally, with centered decreases and simple eyelets placed throughout. It uses garter stitch for the overall pattern to add a bit of texture while making for an enjoyable knit.

Keep scrolling for the free pattern, or purchase the ad-free printable on in my shop or Ravelry.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn
63 yds/58 m Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman

Needles
US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
13 sts and 28 rows = 4 in/10 cm in garter st blocked

Sizes
10 in/25 cm by 10 in/25 cm blocked

Abbreviations
CDD – centered double decrease: slip 2 sts knitwise, k1, pass slipped sts over
CO – cast on
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 sts together
pm – place marker
sm – slip marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over

Pattern

CO 69 sts using the long tail cast on method.

Set up row (WS): k33, pm, knit to end of row.

Row 1 (RS): k to 3 sts before marker, CDD, remove marker, k1, pm, knit to end of row. [2 sts decreased]

Row 2 (WS): knit to end of row.

Row 3: k1, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * until 4 sts before marker, k1, CDD, remove marker, k1, pm, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1. [2 sts decreased]

Row 4: knit to end of row.

Repeat rows 1-4 until 7 sts remain.

Next row: k2, CDD, remove marker, k2. [2 sts decreased]

Next row: knit to end of row.

Next row: k1, CDD, k1. [2 sts decreased]

Next row: CDD. Cut yarn and draw through remaining st.

Weave in ends and block to 10 in/25 cm by 10 in/25 cm.

And that’s it! Seam your square to the afghan using the horizontal invisible seam (for top and bottom) and mattress stitch (sides). Then head over to Nathan’s blog to grab the next square pattern!

Little Hearts Infinity – Free Pattern

September 12, 2019 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Well friends, it’s that time of year – Lion Brand Yarn has just released their annual 12 Weeks of Christmas knit and crochet kits! I’m SO thrilled to tell you I have a design included in this wonderful lineup this year! Meet the Little Hearts Infinity!

She is the perfect match to both the Little Hearts Beanie and the Little Hearts Mittens patterns! You know I love a matchy matchy set. All 12 Weeks of Christmas kits are currently 40% off with the code SAVE40SEPT (please note, you may need to use a computer or load the full site on mobile for the code to work).

Before we dive in to the pattern (posted below), take a look at the other amazing designs included in the 12 Weeks of Christmas!

The Little Hearts Infinity is posted below for free, available as a kit directly from Lion Brand here, as an ad-free printable PDF for $3 here, and on Ravelry here!

Little Hearts Infinity Kit

Little Hearts Infinity PDF

Ready to get started?

The Little Hearts Infinity begins with a provisional cast on. It is worked flat in a simple colorwork design, with the contrasting color floats being carried along the wrong side of the work. It is finished by grafting the ends together with Kitchener stitch for a seamless join.

Watch the following video for step-by-step instructions:

Here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn

2 skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Cranberry (106 yds/97 m per 170 g) – 117 yds/107 m (MC)

1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Fisherman (106 yds/97 m per 170 g) – 48 yds/44 m (CC)

Needles

US 17/12 mm knitting needles
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Scrap yarn
Size P/11.50 mm crochet hook for provisional cast on
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and grafting

Gauge

9 sts and 9 rows = 4 in/10 cm in pattern after blocking

Size

One – 60 in/152 cm long and 8 in/20 cm wide

Abbreviations

CC – contrasting color (fisherman)
CO – cast on
k – knit
MC – main color (cranberry)
p – purl
RS – right side of work
sl1k – slip 1 st knitwise, with yarn in back
sl1p – slip 1 st purlwise, with yarn in front
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch
WS – wrong side of work

Pattern

Note: Work chart in St st, carrying contrasting color across WS of work. Odd (WS) rows will be purled, and even (RS) rows will be knitted. The first st of each WS row will be slipped purlwise with yarn in front. The first st of each RS row will be slipped knitwise with yarn in back.

Body

With US 17/12 mm needles, provisionally CO 19 sts with crochet hook and scrap yarn.

Refer to chart or follow written directions below.

Row 1 (WS): Purl across.

Row 2 (RS): Sl1k, k2 MC, [k1 CC, k3 MC] 4 times.

Row 3 (and all WS rows following): Sl1p, purl across.

Row 4: Sl1k, k1 CC, k1 MC, [k2 MC, k1 CC, k1 MC] 4 times.

Repeat rows 1-4 until scarf measures 60 in/152 cm long, ending after a row 4 repeat. Leave live stitches on needle.

Finishing

Remove scrap yarn from provisional CO, placing live stitches on needle as the scrap yarn is removed. With MC, use Kitchener stitch to graft live stitches together. Weave in all ends and block to dimensions.

I can’t wait to see your finished infinities! Use the tag #littleheartsinfinity on Instagram. I would love it if you would take a moment to share this pattern with your friends by pinning the image below!

The Daybreak Tee – Free Pattern

May 3, 2019 By Destiny 6 Comments

The Daybreak Tee

Friends, I can’t even contain my excitement! Not only do I have a new free pattern for you today, but it’s included as one of the 12 New Must-Have Cotton Kits from Lion Brand Yarn! It might seem like a small thing, but I’m so honored to be included alongside 11 other designers that I have long admired and looked up to, and some that I’m lucky enough to call friends.

Okay okay, enough with the sap. Please let me introduce to you, the Daybreak Tee! For the free pattern, please continue scrolling. You may also purchase the ad-free printable PDF here, or purchase the kit directly from Lion Brand here (it’s a steal, friends!).

The Daybreak Tee is a slightly cropped tee with 1-3 inches of positive ease for a flattering fit. It is knit simply in the round from the bottom up, then the front and back are separated and worked flat.

The sleeves are created by casting on a few extra stitches. The shoulders are finished with a 3 needle bind off, and minimal seaming is required for under the arms.

I believe this pattern would be perfect for an adventurous beginner, but if you’re on the fence about the skill level feel free to take a peek at the included 45 minute step-by-step video tutorial, or continue scrolling to view the free pattern!

Click for the kit from Lion Brand Yarn

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Can we take a minute to talk about some of the other kits included in the Must-Have Cotton Kits promo?? There is a great variety of both knit and crochet kits in this one. Here are just a few of my favorites (click the individual photos for the kits):

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I used LB Collection Cotton Jeans in the color Grey Fade. This DK weight 100% cotton is so soft, drapey, and not splitty. It was lovely to work with!

Let’s get to the pattern, shall we?

Please see the following video tutorial for step-by-step instructions:

Yarn

3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins LB Collection Cotton Jeans 100% cotton (218 yds/200 m per 100 g)
457 (532, 599, 672, 748, 825) yds/418 (487, 548, 615, 684, 755) m

Needles

US 6/4 mm 32 in circular needle
US 7/4.50 mm 32 in circular needle
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch markers
Spare US 7/4.50 mm needle for 3 needle bind off
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming

Gauge

18 sts and 25 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US 7/4.50 mm needles (blocked)
*Take time to check gauge to ensure an accurate fit

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X)
To fit bust:
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in/71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127) cm
Finished garment circumference:
31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51) in/78.5 (89, 99, 109, 119.5, 129.5) cm

Abbreviations

CO – cast on
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 sts together
p – purl
pm – place marker
RS – right side of work
sl – slip
sl1k – slip 1 st knitwise, with yarn in back
sl1p – slip 1 st purlwise, with yarn in front
sm – slip marker
ssk – slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st purlwise, knit these 2 stitches together through back loops
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch
WS – wrong side of work
yo – yarn over

Pattern

Body

With US 6/4 mm 32 in circular needles, CO 138 (158, 174, 194, 210, 230) sts with the long tail method. Pm and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Round 1: *k1, p1. Repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat round 1, working in k1 p1 rib, for 1.5 (1.5, 1.75, 1.75, 2, 2) in/4 (4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5) cm.

Next Round: Switch to US 7/4.50 mm 32 in circular needles and k to end of round.

Continue in St st (knitting every round), until work measures 13.5 (13.5, 13.25, 13, 12.75, 12.5) in/ 34.5 (34.5, 33.5, 33, 32.5, 32) cm from cast on edge, or until desired length from underarm.

Sleeves (Front)

The front and back will now be separated and worked flat.

Next round: sl 69 (79, 87, 97, 105, 115) sts to waste yarn. Cable CO 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts.

Next row (WS): sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to end of row. Cable CO 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts. [83 (95, 103, 115, 125, 137) sts on needle]

Next row (RS): sl1k, p1, k1, p1, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Next row (WS): sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to last 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, p1.

Repeat previous 2 rows once (once, once, twice, twice, twice) more.

Lace setup row: sl1k, p1, k1, p1, k12 (16, 20, 24, 29, 33), pm, k25 (27, 27, 29, 29, 31), pm, k1, pm, k25 (27, 27, 29, 29, 31), pm, k12 (16, 20, 24, 29, 33), p1, k1, p1, k1.

Next row: sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to last 4 sts (while slipping markers), k1, p1, k1, p1.

Begin Lace

Row 1 (RS): sl1k, p1, k1, p1, k to first marker, sm, k1 *k2tog, yo, repeat from * to next marker, sm, k1, sm, *yo, ssk, repeat from * to 1 st before last marker, k1, sm, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 2 (WS): sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to last 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, p1.

Row 3: sl1k, p1, k1, p1, k to first marker, sm, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * to 1 st before next marker, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, *yo, ssk, repeat from * to last marker, sm, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 4: sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to last 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, p1.

Repeat rows 1-4 until front measures 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) in/15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm from cable CO edge, ending after a WS row. [total length 19.5 (20, 20.25, 20.5, 20.75, 21) in/49.5 (51, 51.5, 52, 52.5, 53.5) cm]

Next Row (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k17 (22, 26, 30, 35, 40) sts, bind off 41 (43, 43, 47, 47, 49) sts, k17 (22, 26, 30, 35, 40) sts, p1, k1, p1, k1. Cut yarn, leaving an extra long tail. Sl live sts to waste yarn or spare needle.

Sleeves (Back)

Sl back sts to needle. Join yarn at back left and cable CO 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts.

Next row (WS): sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to end of row. Cable CO 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts. [83 (95, 103, 115, 125, 137) sts on needle]

Row 1 (RS): sl1k, p1, k1, p1, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 2 (WS): sl1p, k1, p1, k1, p to last 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, p1.

Repeat previous two rows until back measures 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) in/15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm from cable CO edge, ending after a WS row. total length 19.5 (20, 20.25, 20.5, 20.75, 21) in/49.5 (51, 51.5, 52, 52.5, 53.5) cm]

Next Row (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k17 (22, 26, 30, 35, 40) sts, bind off 41 (43, 43, 47, 47, 49) sts, k17 (22, 26, 30, 35, 40) sts, p1, k1, p1, k1. Do not cut yarn.

Finishing

Turn garment inside out and transfer front sts to spare needle if held on waste yarn. Align shoulders together. Starting at either shoulder, hold front and back needles parallel and bind off with a spare US 7/4.50 mm needle using the 3 needle bind off method (see video). Repeat for the opposite shoulder.

Seam the 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts from each panel at both underarms.

Weave in all ends, and block.

That’s all there is to it! I hope you enjoy knitting the Daybreak Tee! Remember, you can find this pattern in the full kit from Lion Brand here or as a printable PDF here. Pin the image above to save it for later, or add it to your Ravelry queue here!

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Pattern

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On to square #22…

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Pattern

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Pattern

The Daybreak Tee

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