New Free Pattern! Cable Cowl

Cable Cowl


Materials:
Long Version: (shown in white)
200 grams (approx. 200 meters) of Baby Alpaca Sport

Short Version:(shown in blue)
100 grams (approx. 160 meters) of Alta-Moda Cashmere

Needles: 1 pair 8mm needles or needle required to obtain Tensions

Buttons: 4 Buttons, 0.5-0.75 " in diameter

Tension: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stocking stitch

Abbreviations:

K= Knit
P= Purl
TBL: insert needle through the back of the loop (stitch)

C20Back= Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.

C20Front: Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.



Cowl:

With 8 mm needles, cast on 34 stitches

Row 1: Slip 1 TBL, Knit to end of row
Row 2: Slip 1 TBL, Purl to end of row

Repeat rows 1&2 4 times more (10 rows have been worked), these rows set the Stocking stitch pattern with slipped-stitch edge for all non- cable rows.

*Next Row:
Slip 1 TBL, K 1, C20Back, K 12

Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge

Next Row:
Slip 1 TBL, K 11, C20Front, K 2

Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge

Repeat these 20 rows from * until desired length. The short cowl is meant to loop around the neck only once and should measure 25-30". The long cowl is meant to hang long or be looped around twice and should measure at least 56".

Cast off.

Sew 4 buttons evenly spaced to cast on edge. Button to cast off edge.

(Alternatively, the cowl can be sew shut.)

Fun Quick Summer Projects

The Diamond Scarf

Yarn: Punta Cotton- 1ball= 235 yards (worsted weight)

Needles: One pair 5.5 mm

Finished Length: 60"

Abbreviations:

k= knit; p=purl; ssk= slip, slip, insert left needle into front of 2 slipped stitches, knit together; k2tog= knit 2 together; yo= yarn over; S2KP= slip two stitches knitwise, knit 1, pass both stitches over this knit stitch.

Cast on 31 stitches with 5.5 mm needles

Knit 6 rows

Lace pattern:

Row1: K4, *yo,ssk ,k1, k2tog ,yo,k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 2: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row3: K4, *k1, yo, S2KP, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 4: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 5: K4, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3

Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 7: K3, k2tog, *yo, k3, yo, S2KP; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 8: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Continue in Lace Pattern until scarf measures desired length, or until you have enough yarn left to work final border:

Knit 6 rows.

Cast off loosely.

Note: For a longer scarf, use two balls and double the length, working for 90+ inches before the border. For a wider scarf, you can add to the number of cast on stitches in multiples of 6. For example, you could cast on 37 (31=6), 43 (31+12), or 49 (31+18) stitches; however, a wider scarf will also require more yarn.

The Skinny Scarf:

Materials:

Noro Sekku: 1 ball = 420 yards (lace weight)

Needles: 4mm

Finished length: 80-90 inches

With 4 mm needles, cast on 51 stitches

Knit 6 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: Slip 1, k1, *yo,k2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Row 2: Slip 1, purl to end of row.

Repeat rows 1&2 until desired length.

Knit 6 rows

Cast off loosely.

Note: This scarf is meant to be soft, and roll in on it's edges; however, if you would like a flat lying scarf, replace row 2 with the following: Slip 1, knit to end of row.

Spring Specials

For a limited time, we have Mirasol hand-dyed merino yarn "Hacho" on special for
$ 5.47.(Reg. 8.99!). It is very soft and has a nice springiness to it. We also still have some Footloose Merino-nylon hand-dyed sock yarn on for the same price.
Here are a few examples of the colours we have in stock:

Hours Change

New Store Hours:

Monday- Saturday 10:30-6
PLUS 6:30-8:30 Thursdays for Knit Night/Late Shopping
Sunday: 12-5

New Shawl Pins By Rae*

Just in time for the Holidays, we have a bunch of handcrafted shawl pins by local jewelry designer Rae*. They are so gorgeous, and each one is unique and comes gift-boxed. They are the perfect accompaniment to button-less cardies, cowl scarves, and of course, shawls. They also really add the final touch to a project done in hand-dyed yarn. Here are a few pictures:

Men's Books

When it rains it pours.... For the first time in years, most of the top yarn companies have finally come out with really nice books of patterns for men. We currently have two fabulous ones from Jane Ellison, The Queensland Collection and Noro Men (just came in yesterday), as well as a beautiful men's book from Berroco by Norah Gaughan. Come take a look!

A Sneak Peek...

SOFT OPENING DATE: OCTOBER 23rd

We will be opening our doors for the first time on Friday October 23rd at 10 am until 6 pm. After a long renovation process, the store is finally coming together. Diana Brown, my mum , will be flying in for the day from Calgary (which is very nice of her considering the Calgary store is insanely busy right now) to launch the new store.

We will have lots of yarn for everyone to fondle, and will be offering a little surprise gift with purchase while quantities last. There may also be a few nibbles for those with a sweet tooth.

Hope to see you there

Kristina

The Yarn is Here!

The boxes are here! (Diana is demonstrating just how tall the piles are.) Now we just have to unpack them all....

West Coast Knitter's Guild

I will be at the October 6th West Coast Knitter's guild meeting from 7-9 pm at Oakridge Seniors Centre on 41st Avenue W to introduce myself and our store to the Vancouver knitting community. I'll have information about Gina Brown's and our 40 year history, as well as some giveaways for guild members. As I understand it, visitors are always welcome at their meetings, so come out and say hi!

UPDATE:

I would just like to say a huge thank you to the guild for having me at their meeting. I was so much fun getting to know you all. I have never gotten to tell the story of my Grandma Gina and her store to such a large group before, and it was honestly a really touching moment for me. It was neat being a room full of so many knitters again.

Thanks especially to Lynn and everyone for making me feel so welcome. I can’t wait to see you all in my shop.

Kristina

Preview of Store Samples...

The Weekend Sweater Knit in Baby Alpaca Sport
Cellulose Scarf Knit in Silk Maiden By Handmaiden