Baby Amira Blanket

I finished the baby blanket for my great niece and here is the pattern as promised. I decided to use 3 colors instead of 4 which I had originally planned. I think I like it better this way and it is less busy. I hope you will enjoy knitting it as much as I did. The whole blanket took 3 balls about 600 yards and it knits pretty fast once you get going on it. If you are a new knitter, you could do this in about a week or so and if you are a polished one maybe a weekend.
It will make a great gift for baby showers. I would appreciate your comments on this pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Approx. 28” wide x 38” long
MATERIALS
• 1 ball Plymouth Encore (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool )
200 yds/100g ball color #208 White (C)
• 1 ball Plymouth Encore (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool )
200 yds/100g ball color #235 Turquoise (B)
• 1 ball Plymouth Encore (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool )
200 yds/100g ball color #208 Beige (A)
Size 9 US (5.5mm) 24” circular needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
yarn needle
GUAGE
16 sts = 4” in Stocking stitch part of the Pattern stitch
NOTES
Border color is color A, split the color A into two ball.
Even though project is done circular needles all the knitting is done back and forth in rows.
Border color is used for first 10 rows and on next 136 rows as first and last 5 sts and on last 10 rows in Garter stitch.
Slip first stitch as if to purl with yarn in back for every row to keep the edges smooth
Twist yarns carefully on the wrong side to prevent holes
COLOR SEQUENCE
136 rows as follow:
68 rows Color B (First 5 and last 5 sts in color A)
68 rows Color C (Fist 5 and last 5 sts in color A)
PATTERN
Row 1 (RS):With A, K5 sts, attach color B and knit to last 5 sts, attach second ball of A and K5.
*******You will attach color B only once in the very first row of first repeat**********
Row 2 (WS): With A, K5 sts, carefully twist B around A, bring B yarn forward, between the needles and P to last 6 sts. Take B back between needles, twist B around A once, K5 with A.
Row 3 (RS):With A, K5 sts, carefully twist color B around color A,
bring color B yarn forward, between the needles and with color B,
*K2 tog 3 times, YO, K1 6 times, K2 tog 3 times* repeat to the last 5 sts. Carefully twist color B around color A once and K5 with color A.
Row 4 (WS):With A, K5 sts, carefully twist B around A, bring B yarn forward, between the needles and K to last 6 sts. Take B back between needles, twist B around A once, K5 with A.
Rep Rows 1-4 for 68 rows or 17 repeats of the pattern ending with Row 4.
Switch your color B with color C and repeats Rows 1-4 for next 68 rows or 17 repeats of the pattern maintaining color A as first and last 5 sts. every row.
BLANKET:
With color A, CO 118 sts very loosely. Knit 10 rows in garter stitch (knit every row). Beg. Row 1 of pattern as written above continue in color sequence. Change to color A and knit 10 rows in Garter St. BO all sts loosely. Weave in all the ends.
Abbreviation is standard

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Summer 09 Lace Shawl

This is not my original pattern but an edited version of an existing pattern that was originally published in Spring Vogue knitting 09 under #12 lace afghan . I changed the pattern to be a shawl version which is considerably smaller size.Original pattern had 3 charts which I deciphered in this version.
I would not recommend this project as a first lace project. Blocking makes a huge difference in this pattern, so make sure you block properly.

Here is the edited version of the pattern for the shawl:
Size: 22" x 62"
Needle: US 8 / 5.0mm Yarn: Sirdar Just Bamboo 8 skeins
Guage: 12 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in Chart
Pattern:
Cast on 81 sts
Purl the first row and you should be on the right side to start the pattern now
Outer Border
Work the 2 rows of Chart 1 a total of 8 times (16 rows in total)
Inner Border
Work the 2 rows of Chart 2 a total of 8 times (16 rows in total)
Main Lace Pattern
Work the 8 rows of Chart 3 a total of 24 times or the required length of the shawl.
Repeat Inner Border
Repeat Outer Border
Bind off loosely and block
CHART 1
Row 1: * k1p1 (for 11 sts, last st would be a knit) YO,S2KP,YO * Rep from * to * 4 more times k1p1 (last 11 sts)
Row 2: p1k1 (for 10 sts, last st would be a knit) P (next 5 sts) * k1p1 (for next 10 sts)
P(next 4 sts) * Rep from to * 3 more times k1p1 (last 10 sts)
CHART 2
Row 1: K1p1 (next 11 sts, will end with k1), YO,S2KP,YO
* K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,S2KP,YO *
Rep from * to * 3 more times, K1P1 (11 sts)
Row 2: P1K1(next 10 sts), P to last 10 sts, K1P1 last 10 sts.
CHART 3
Row 1: K1P1(11 sts ends with K1),YO,S2KP,YO,K1YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,
* K1,YO,K2TOG,YO,K3,S2KP,K3,YO,SSK,YO *
Rep from * to * 2 more times
K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,S2KP,YO,K1P1 (next 11 sts ends with k1)
Row 2: P1K1(NEXT 10 STS ENDS WITH K1),P TO LAST 10 STS, K1P1(NEXT 10 STS ENDS WITH P)
Row 3: K1P1(11 STS ENDS WITH K1), YO,S2KP,YO,K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO
* K1,YO,K2TOG,K1,YO,K2,S2KP,K2,YO,K1,SSK,YO *
Rep from * to * 2 more times
K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,S2KP,YO,K1P1(next 11 sts end with k1)
Row 4: Rep row 2
Row 5:K1P1 (11 sts ends with K1),YO,S2KP,YO,K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO
* K1,YO,K2TOG,K2,YO,K1,S2KP,K1,YO,K2,SSK,YO *
REP FROM * TO * 2 MORE TIMES
K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,S2KP,YO,K1P1 (NEXT 11 STS END WITH K1)
Row 6: Rep row 2
Row 7:K1P1(11 sts ends with k1),YO,S2KP,YO,K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO
* K1,YO,K2TOG,K3,YO,S2KP,YO,K3,SSK,YO *
REP FROM * TO * 2 MORE TIMES
K1,YO,K2TOG,SSK,YO,K1,YO,S2KP,YO,K1P1(NEXT 11 STS ENDS WITH K1)
ROW 8: Rep Row 2.

Abbreviation list was standard except:
S2KP which is Slip next 2 sts to right needle as if to knit them together; k next st, pass both slipped stitches, together, over stitch just knit.
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New Class Schedule!

If you're a beginning knitter you may have found that trying to learn from a book can be very difficult. Sometimes the pictures show hands, needles, and yarn from awkward positions, and the instructions around the pictures don't help. If you feel this way, then you should consider taking knitting classes or maybe asking your family members or friends who know how to knit to show you what to do. You should definitely consider asking someone like a friend or relative to show you if money is a concern and prevents you from paying for classes or lessons.

Remember you only live once, so make sure you learn how to knit.

Check out our new class schedule and it is available here. From learning how to knit a baby blanket in round to making your first lace project. I am sure you will find a class in there that you would want to take. If you don't live in the Santa Clarita area, look at the schedule anyways to see the pictures and to get inspired.

Hats are hot for fall !

Hot Hats: The must have fall accessory!

Working a hat into your everyday look can be tricky, but there’s no need to be intimidated. With many designers showcasing hats as part of their runway shows this season, there are tons of choices available for you to knit now. The following tips will help you sport a hat with confidence and style.

Hat trends come and go, but you should stay away from wildly unconventional styles unless they work well with your face shape or you’re a particularly bold dresser. Choose a hat that flatters most people, such as a newsboy cap or a classic fedora. And don’t forget about knit hats, which are both warm and practical.

And the winners are



Pics courtsey of Vogue knitting magazine now available at the store

Blooming Cotton Scarf KAL update!

What is a KAL?

KAL is an acronym for a knit along where everybody knits the same project and help each other with the project.

Our new KAL for blooming cotton scarf starts August 17. You can join this KAL via Ravelry . If you are not already a member you will have to request a password and join our group under Craft Creations knitting studios. You can post your questions and comments and I will reply to them. If you live in the Santa Clarita area you can email me at craftcreation@pacbell.net and I will send you more info, so that you can join us . We will try to meet few times during this KAL. It is scarf knitted in round using 9 different colors. I wanted to make a sample before hand, so here is what mine looks like now.

Original pattern is done in Tahki Stacy's cotton classic. I am working mine with cotton twist from Berroco. It is a fun pattern once you get the hang of it.

What's knittin!

Currently working on a baby blanket for my great niece Amira. I am using Feather and Fan stitch to create this blanket with 4 different colors. I love this stitch because it is beautiful and simple to knit. 4 colors that I am using are Turquoise,beige and white little untraditional colors for baby blanket according to me but they go with the nursery theme. I think Feather and Fan stitch is feminine enough to bind all these colors in a baby blanket for a baby girl. I am happy with the results so far. I will have this pattern available as a free download soon

We packed boxes & boxes of yarn and moved this last weekend. I am trying to upload all the stuff online at www.knittingandcrochet.com . It will take me sometime to upload the whole store, but the site is working already.You can order now if you want. I am looking forward to August 17 for our next KAL for blooming cotton scarf to start. You can join our KAL and knit with us.Currently also working on the new class schedule for September. So little time and so much to do but I am determined and I will get it done. Your question, comments are always welcome