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Joel Bison Lace Scarf

Designed by Myrna A. I. Stahman

This lovely scarf is knitted with Buffalo Gold yarn, and it is softer than soft. The lovely brown is a natural bison color and would perfectly complement your camel dress coat.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 7″ (18 cm) wide and 72″ (183 cm) long
• Yarn: Buffalo Gold Lace Weight 11, 100% bison, 1.5 oz (40 g)/400 yds (366 m), Natural
• Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: Not crucial to project, approximately 28 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch, after blocking
• Other Supplies: Scrap yarn for cast-on, tapestry needle, lace blocking wires

Getting Started

• Using a provisional method, cast on 45 stitches. Work the Set-up Row from the chart. You now have 49 stitches.

Knitting the Scarf

• Following the chart, repeat Rows 1–24 for desired length. (The scarf shown has 23 repeats.)

Finishing

• Bind off using the 3-stitch I-cord method, working the final cable twist in each border while binding off and keeping the three-to-one vertical decrease in line with each three-to-one vertical decrease worked in Row 23 of final repeat before binding off those stitches. Carefully remove provisional cast-on and place stitches on needle. Bind off using the 3-stitch I-cord method.
• Weave in ends. Wash and block scarf using blocking wires.

Sweet Violet Silk-Cashmere Scarf

Designed by Jolene Treace

The lace stitch used here is similar to the five petals of a violet. The scarf is knitted with a silk-and-cashmere blend and has an edging that is applied to the main body of the scarf as it is knitted.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 6.5" (16.5 cm) wide and 62" (157.5 cm) long after blocking
• Yarn: Treenway Silks Silk/Cashmere, 80% silk/20% cashmere, 3.5 oz (100 g)/1662 yds (1520 m), Ecru
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) straight needles, US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle 24" (60 cm) long, and two US 2 (2.75 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: Approximately 18 stitches = 2" (5 cm) in lace, blocked
• Other Supplies: Tapestry needle

Knitting the Main Body

• With straight needles, cast on 29 stitches loosely. Note: Slip the first stitch of every row purlwise to create a chain stitch edge of 1 chain for every 2 rows. The first and last stitch of each row are not included on the chart; begin the chart after slipping the first stitch and knit the last stitch of each row after completing the charted row.
• Begin with Row 1 of Main Body chart and work the A section once, work the B section twice, and work the C section once. Continuing in this manner, repeat Rows 1–16 of the chart a total of 21 times, ending with Row 16. Work Rows 1–8 once more. You now have 172 chained stitches on each side.

Knitting the Edging

• Note: The edging will be attached to the main body as it is knit.
• With circular needle and working on the RS of the 29 main body stitches, M1, K29. Pick up and knit along the side of the scarf, increasing every fourth stitch as follows: *K into front loop of next 3 chain stitches, Kfb into next chain stitch; repeat from * to cast-on edge. You now have 245 stitches. M1, pick up 1 stitch for each cast-on stitch along the bottom of the scarf, then pick up along the second long side as for the first long side. You now have 490 stitches.
• With RS of scarf still facing and using the same ball of yarn, cast on 5 stitches onto a double-point needle at the end of the pick-up round. Turn the work so the WS is facing you.
• Set-up row (WS): K4, K2tog (last edging stitch with first scarf stitch).
• Note: The last edging stitch will always be worked together with 1 stitch from the edge of the scarf on even-numbered rows, with WS facing.
• Turn the work and work Row 1 of Edging chart. Turn the work and work Row 2 of Edging chart, knitting the last stitch together with the next scarf stitch.
• Continue in this manner until all picked-up stitches around the edge of the scarf have been worked, ending with Row 10 of Edging chart. Bind off remaining 5 edge stitches loosely.

Finishing

• Sew the bind-off and cast-on ends of the edging together neatly. Weave in ends. Block.

Bison Shawlette

Designed by René E. Wells

Three triangles knitted simultaneously combine to make this lovely shaped “shawlette.” It is light and airy, making it appropriate for any occasion in any weather. Who would have thought buffalo could be so versatile?

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 26" (66 cm) wide and 26" (66 cm) deep
• Yarn: Buffalo Gold Lace Weight 11, 100% bison, 1.5 oz (40 g)/400 yds (366 m), Natural
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 25 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, 19 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in pattern
• Other Supplies: Scrap yarn for provisional cast-on, markers, tapestry needle

Knitting the Border

• Using a provisional method, cast on 5 stitches. Knit 30 rows. Pick up and knit 15 stitches along the stitch band (pick up 1 stitch for every garter ridge). Remove provisional cast-on and knit the 5 stitches. You now have 25 stitches.
• Set-up row: K5, place marker (pm), P5, pm, P5, pm, P5, pm, K5.

Beginning the Lace

• Note: Throughout the knitting, the first and last 5 stitches are knitted on both RS and WS rows, forming a garter stitch border. These stitches are not shown on the charts. Only RS rows are charted; except for the 5 border stitches at the beginning and end of every row, WS rows are purled.
• Work Rows 1–22 of Set-up chart, repeating the chart 3 times in each row. When you have completed the chart, you will have 93 stitches between the borders.
• Work Rows 1–16 of chart A 4 times.
• Work Rows 1–16 of chart B once.
• Work Rows 1–3 of chart C. Bind off loosely as follows: knit 2, *slip left needle into the front of the 2 stitches and knit them together, k1; repeat from * until 1 stitch remains, pull yarn through last stitch.

Finishing

• Weave in ends. Hand wash gently in warm water and lay flat to dry.

Nancy Pygora-Merino Lace Scarf

Designed by Myrna A. I. Stahman

This lovely lace scarf is knitted in a Pygora-merino blend. If you’ve ever seen a Pygora goat, you can imagine what this yarn feels like. The scarf begins and ends with a seed stitch border and has a six-stitch seed stitch border at each side.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 8" (20.5 cm) wide and 65" (165 cm) long
• Yarn: Rainbow Yarns Northwest Laceweight, 70% Pygora/30% merino, 1.8 oz (80 g)/400 yds (366 m), Brown
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern, blocked
• Other Supplies: Tapestry needle, lace blocking wires

Knitting the Beginning Border

• Cast on 41 stitches.
• row 1: K2, *P1, K1; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• rows 2–6: Slip 1 pwise wyif, bring yarn to back between the needles, *K1, P1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.

Beginning the Lace Pattern

• Follow chart, working seed stitch border on first and last 6 stitches and lace on 29 center stitches. Repeat Rows 1–36 until scarf is desired length. (The scarf shown has 12 repeats.)

Knitting the Ending Border

• rows 1–6: Repeat Row 2 of beginning border.

Finishing

• Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends. Block, using lace dressing wires.

Cashmere Bangles

Designed by Judith Durant

If you can imagine it, you can knit it! Worked in a yarn that is the height of luxury — a blend of cashmere and silk — this chic jewelry doubles as wrist warmers. One ball of this luscious yarn covers about 10 bangles.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 2.5" (6.5 cm) interior diameter, 1.5" and 1" (4 and 2.5 cm) wide
• Yarn: Filatura De Crosa Superior, 70% cashmere/30% silk, 0.88 oz (25 g)/328 yds (300 m), 0010 Chartreuse
• Needles: Set of five US 0 (2 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 40 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
• Other Supplies: Cable needle, 64 size 10° seed beads, US 13 (0.85 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, plastic bangle bracelets as specified in Finished Measurements, above
• Abbreviations: C6F slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle PBS place bead and slip: pick up bead with crochet hook, remove next stitch from needle with hook, slide bead onto stitch, replace the stitch and slip it to the right needle

Knitting the Cabled Bangle

• Cast on 80 stitches and divide onto 4 double-point needles so there are 16 stitches on needles 1, 2, and 3 and 32 stitches on needle 4. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
• Work Round 1 only of Simple Cable pattern until piece measures 1.25" (3 cm). Work Rounds 6–10 of Simple Cable pattern once, then work Rounds 1–10 twice. Bind off in pattern, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail.

Finishing

• Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Wrap knitted piece around bangle and join the cast-on to the bind-off edge, stitch for stitch.

Knitting the Beaded Bangle

• Cast on 80 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 double-point needles. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
• Work Round 1 only of Beaded Rib pattern until piece measures 0.75" (2 cm). Work Round 4 of Beaded Rib pattern once, then work Rounds 1–4 three times and then work Rounds 1–3 once more. Bind off in pattern, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail.

Finishing

• Finish as for Cabled Bangle.

Vicuña Scarf

Designed by Mary McGurn

The vicuña is a relative of the llama and the alpaca, residing exclusively in South America. Vicuñas produce extremely fine wool; it is softer and warmer than that from any other animal, having a diameter that is less than half that of the finest sheep’s wool. Because the vicuña produces only about 1 pound of wool per year, among other reasons, the yarn is very expensive. So here’s a small and simple scarf that can be knit with just 1 ounce. But the pattern’s reversible, so you get double the pleasure.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide and 28" (71 cm) long
• Yarn: Jacques Cartier Vicuna, 100% vicuna, 1 oz (28.5 g)/217 yds (198 m), Natural
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 45 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch
• Other Supplies: Tapestry needle

Knitting the Scarf

• Cast on 51 stitches.
• Work Rows 1 and 2 of Slip-Stitch Rib pattern until you have only enough yarn to bind off (approximately 20" [51 cm]). Bind off in pattern.

Finishing

• Weave in ends. Block lightly with steam.

Wool and Camel-Down Ripple Scarf

Designed by Marlaine DesChamps

A luxurious blend of wool and camel down is used for this scarf with a ripple pattern. The yarn is light, lofty, and warm, and the colors are beautiful.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 6" (15 cm) wide and 68" (173 cm) long
• Yarn: Just Our Yarn Caravan, 65% wool/35% camel down, 2 oz (57 g)/300 yds (274 m), Color CW07W-22
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch
• Other Supplies: Tapestry needle

Knitting the Scarf

• Cast on 40 stitches.
• Row 1: K1, *K2tog, K7, yo, K1, yo, K7, K2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
• Row 2: Knit.
• Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 68" (173 cm), ending with Row 1. Bind off in pattern.

Finishing

• Weave in ends. Wet scarf and lay flat to finished measurements. When scarf is nearly dry, put in cool dryer for 15 minutes to fluff the camel down. Finish drying flat.

Top-Down Alpaca Mitts

Designed by Ann McClure

These lovely mitts are about as feminine as they come. Knitted with a blend of alpaca, silk, and cashmere, they feature a lace and cable pattern on the back of the hand, and a rib and cable on the palm. The cuff has smocking and ends with a ruffle.

• Finished Measurements: Approximately 8" (20.5 cm) circumference
• Yarn: Knit One Crochet Two Ambrosia, 70% baby alpaca/20% silk/10% cashmere, 1.75 oz (50 g)/137 yds (125 m), 767 Purple Heather
• Needles: Set of four US 2 (2.75 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
• Gauge: 28 stitches = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
• Other Supplies: Cable needle, scrap yarn for holders and cast-on, size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Abbreviations:
  • C4B (cable 4 back) place next 2 stitches on cable needle and hold in back, K2, K2 from cable needle
  • C4F (cable 4 front) place next 2 stitches on cable needle and hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle

Knitting the Right Mitt

• Cast on 45 stitches. Place 21 stitches on needle 1, 12 stitches on needle 2, and 12 stitches on needle 3. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
• Round 1: P2, K4, P2, K5, P2, K4, P2, K3, P3, K3, P1, K4, P1, K3, P3, K3.
• Rounds 2–6: Repeat Round 1.
• Round 7: Work 31 stitches in pattern as established, C4B (palm cable; C4F for left mitt), P1, K3, P3, K3.
• Rounds 8–10: Repeat Round 1.

Beginning Lace and Cable Pattern

• Rounds 11–14: Work Rounds 1–4 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1 (back-of-hand stitches), continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3 (palm stitches). (For pattern, see Stitch Patterns box above and chart below.)
• Round 15: Work Round 5 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1, continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3, remembering to C4B (C4F on left mitt) over the 4 knit stitches as before.
• Rounds 16–20: Work Rounds 6–8, then Rounds 1 and 2 of Lace and Cable pattern on needle 1, continue in pattern as established on needles 2 and 3.

Knitting the Thumb Gusset

• With scrap yarn and crochet hook, chain 20 and fasten off for provisional cast-on. Set aside until Round 22.
• Continue in pattern as established on needles 1 and 2 (back-of-hand and half the palm stitches), remembering to C4B (C4F on left mitt) as established every 8th round, and work stitches on needle 3 as follows:
• Round 21 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K3, P3, K1, place last 5 stitches worked on a holder, K2.
• Round 22 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2, pick up 13 stitches from the crochet chain, K2. You now have 21 stitches on needle 1, 12 stitches on needle 2, and 20 stitches on needle 3.
• Round 23 (Needle 3): Work first 2 stitches in the C4B (C4F on left mitt) with last 2 stitches of needle 2, P1, K2, P3, K2, P3, K7.
• Round 24: Work in pattern as established.
• Round 25 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P3, K2, P3, K3, K2tog, K2. You now have 18 stitches on needle 3.
• Rounds 26 and 27: Work in pattern as established.
• Round 28 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P2, K2, P3, K2, K2tog, K2. You now have 16 stitches on needle 3.
• Rounds 29 and 30: Work in pattern as established.
• Round 31 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, P1, K2, P3, K1, K2tog, K2. You now have 14 stitches on needle 3.
• Rounds 32 and 33: Work in pattern as established.
• Round 34 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K2tog tbl, K2, P3, K2tog, K2. You now have 12 stitches on needle 3 and 45 total stitches.
• Round 35 (Needle 3): K2, P1, K3, P3, K3.
• Rounds 36–42: Work all stitches on all needles in patterns as established: 4 repeats of Lace and Cable pattern completed.

Knitting the Cuff

• Round 1: *P1, K1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P1, K2tog. You now have 44 stitches.
• Round 2: *P1, K1; repeat from *.
• Round 3: *P1, work Wrap 3 pattern (see Stitch Patterns); repeat from *.
• Rounds 4–6: Repeat Round 2.
• Round 7: P1, K1, *P1, work Wrap 3 pattern (see Stitch Patterns); repeat from * to last 2 stitches, P1, use last stitch of round and first 2 stitches of next round to complete final Wrap 3. Do not change starting point of rounds; just continue with following round from this point.
• Rounds 8–10: Repeat Round 2.
• Round 11: Repeat Round 3.
• Rounds 12–14: Repeat Round 2.
• Round 15: Repeat Round 7.
• Rounds 16–19: Repeat Round 2.
• Round 20: *Pfb, Kfb; repeat from *. You now have 88 stitches.
• Rounds 21–22: Knit.
• Bind off.

Knitting the Thumb

• Pick up and knit 13 stitches from crochet chain, removing scrap yarn. Pick up 5 stitches from holder, and pick up 1 extra stitch on the palm and 2 extra stitches on the back of hand as needed to close the gaps. You now have 21 stitches.
• Work 6 rounds in pattern as established.
• Bind off.

Knitting the Left Mitt

• Work as for right mitt through Round 20.
• Round 21 (Needle 2):