Knitting

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Knitting 2012
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Color specifications:
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House of White Birches official logo, created 1/03 You must be familiar with the DRG corporate logo standards before any usage attempt.)

House of White Birches Green Pantone: 335 CMYK: C100,Y65, K30 RGB: G101, B74 Hexadecimal: 00654a

House of White Birches Black Pantone: Black CMYK: 100K RGB: R0, G0, B0 Hexadecimal: 000000

Green version (below)

Minimum sizes allowed (below). Reverse white is not recommended at this size.

Leaf art (below) may be used in special circumstances.

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JANUARY
Provincial Garden Mittens
D esign by Dian e Z angl Skill Level Sizes Adult small/medium (medium/large) Instructions are given for smaller size with larger size in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to both sizes. Finished Measurements Hand circumference: 8 (9) inches Length: 11 (111/2) inches Materials Berroco Vintage (worsted weight; 50% acrylic/40% wool/10% nylon; 217 yds/100g per hank): 3 hanks mushroom #5104 (MC); small amounts of Douglas fir #5177 (A), black cherry #5181 (B), chana dal #5192 (C) and pumpkin #5176 (D) for embroidery Size 8 (5mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch holders Stitch markers Gauge 16 sts and 23 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st with 2 strands held tog. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviations N1, N2, N3: Needle 1, Needle 2, Needle 3. Pattern Notes Mittens are worked with 2 strands held together throughout. Embroidery is worked with 1 strand. Right Mitten With MC, cast on 28 (32) sts. Distribute sts evenly on 4 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join without twisting.

Knit 1 rnd, inc 4 sts evenly around32 (36) sts. Work even in St st until mitten measures 21/2 inches from beg. Thumb opening Next rnd: K2, drop yarn, with short piece of waste yarn knit next 6 (7) sts, sIip these sts back to LH needle and knit them again with MC, knit to end of rnd. Work even until mitten measures 61/2 (7) inches from beg. Shape top Rnd 1: [K2, k2tog] around24 (27) sts. Rnd 2: Knit around. Rnd 3: [K2tog, k1] around16 (18) sts. Rnd 4: Knit around. Rnd 5: [K2tog] around8 (9) sts. Cut yarn and draw through rem sts.

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Cuff Pick up and knit 1 st in each purl bump behind each cast-on st28 (32) sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join. Knit 1 rnd, inc 4 sts evenly around32 (36) sts. Working even in St st for 1 inch, inc 4 sts evenly on last rnd36 (40) sts. Working even for 11/2 inches, inc 4 sts evenly on last rnd40 (44) sts. Work even for 1/2 inch. Purl 2 rnds. Bind off pwise. Thumb Remove waste yarn and slip loops to 3 dpns. Distribute sts with 4 (5) sts on N1, 4 sts on N2 and 4 (5) sts on N312 (14) sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join. Work even in St st until thumb measures 21/2 (23/4) inches, or desired length. Shape top Dec rnd: [K2tog] around6 (7) sts. Cut yarn and draw through rem sts. Left Mitten With MC, cast on 28 (32) sts. Distribute sts evenly on 4 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join, taking care not to twist sts. Knit 1 rnd, inc 4 sts evenly around 32 (36) sts. Work even in St st until mitten measures 21/2 inches from beg. Thumb opening Next rnd: K8 (9), drop yarn, with short piece of waste yarn knit next 6 (7) sts, sIip these sts back to LH needle and knit them again with MC, then knit around to end. Work hand and thumb same as for right mitten. Finishing Block to measurements. Embroider cuff and back of each mitten following illustrations and referring to key.
Cuff

STITCH & COLOR KEY A B C D Lazy Daisy Stitch

Stem Stitch Straight Stitch

Cuff CUFF

Mitten Back Figure 1 Mitten Back MITTEN BACK Figure 1

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FEBRUARY
Tiffany Afghan
D esign by K athle en Power J o hns on Skill Level Finished Size Approx 45 x 55 inches Materials Lion Brand Yarn Jiffy Thick & Quick (super chunky weight; 100% acrylic; 84 yds/140g per ball): 9 balls Ozarks #210 (MC) Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (super chunky weight; 80% acrylic/ 20% wool; 106 yds/170g per ball): 3 balls fisherman #099 (CC) Size 17 (12.75mm) 36-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge 8 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Pattern Notes Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches. Do not join; work back and forth in rows. Afghan With MC, loosely cast on 85 sts. Knit 3 rows. Row 1 (RS): With CC, k2, *sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, end sl 1, k2. Row 2: With CC, p2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, end sl 1, p2. Row 3: With MC, k4, *sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, end sl 1, k4. Row 4: With MC, p4, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, end sl 1, p4. Rows 5 and 6: With MC, knit. Row 7: With CC, k4, *sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, end sl 1, k4. Row 8: With CC, p4, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, end sl 1, p4. Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, end sl 1, k2. Row 10: With MC, p2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, end sl 1, p2. Rows 11 and 12: Knit. Rep Rows 112 until afghan measures approx 55 inches, ending with a Row 6 or 12. Knit 1 row. Bind off loosely. Finishing With RS facing and MC, pick up and knit 104 sts along long edge. Knit 3 rows. Bind off all sts. Rep for opposite side.

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Leo the Lion
D esign by Mich ele W ilcox Skill Level Finished Size Approx 71/2 inches (including mane) tall x 4 inches wide Materials Plymouth Encore Worsted (worsted weight; 75% acrylic/25% wool; 200 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball yellow #215 (MC), small amount orange #1383 (CC) Size 10 crochet cotton thread or pearl cotton: dark brown Size 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge Fiberfill Gauge 5 sts = 1 inch/2.5cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviation Increase (inc): Knit in front and back of next st to inc 1 st. Side Make 2 Beg at bottom of legs with MC, cast on 20 sts. Rows 1 (RS)6: Knit across. Row 7: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k118 sts. Rows 822: Beg with purl row, work in St st. Row 23: [K2tog] across9 sts. Row 24: Knit across. Row 25: Knit inc in each st across18 sts. Row 26: Purl across. Row 27: K1, inc, knit to last 2 sts, inc, k120 sts. Row 28: Purl across. Rows 2944: Beg with knit row, work in St st. Row 45: [K2, k2tog] 5 times15 sts. Row 46: Purl across. Row 47: [K1, k2tog] 5 times10 sts. Row 48: Purl across. Row 49: [K2tog] 5 times5 sts. Row 50: Purl across. Bind off. Ear Make 2 With MC, cast on 4 sts. Row 1: Knit across. Row 2: Purl across. Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2. Cut, leaving long end, draw through all sts on needle and pull tog tightly.

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Tail With MC, cast on 10 sts. Row 1: Knit across. Bind off. Finishing With cotton thread, embroider satin-stitch eyes and nose, and straight-stitch mouth. Sew sides tog, stuffing loosely with fiberfill before closing. Form legs by working backstitch through all thicknesses from bottom center of lion up about 11/2 inches.

For tassel: Cut 8 (5-inch) lengths of CC. Tie 1 length around center of 6 lengths. Fold in half and tie another length around all strands 1/2 inch from fold. Tie tassel to end of tail. Sew ears and tail in place. With CC, embroider turkey loop sts around face for mane.

APRIL
April Showers
D esign by Lilian e Dick ins on Pattern Stitch Umbrella Lace Edging (multiple of 17 sts + 1) Note: A double yo is worked on each rep across Row 1. On Row 2 purl in the first yo and purl in the back of the 2nd yo. Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k1, [p3, k1] 4 times, yo; rep from * across row. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl across. Row 3: K2, *yo, k1, [p3, k1] 4 times, yo, k2; rep from * across, end last rep yo, k1 instead of k2. Row 5: K3, *yo, k1, [p3, k1] 4 times, yo, k4, rep from * across, end last rep yo, k2 instead of k4. Row 7: K4, *yo, k1, [p2tog, p1, k1] 4 times, yo, k6; rep from * across, end last rep yo, k3 instead of k6. Row 9: K5, *yo, k1, [p2tog, k1] 4 times, yo, k8; rep from * across, end last rep yo, k4 instead of k8. Row 11: K6, *yo, k1, [k3tog, k1] twice, yo, k10; rep from * across, end last rep yo, k5 instead of k10. Pattern Notes Afghan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Color pattern is worked in stockinette stitch from charts.

Skill Level Finished Size Appprox 30 x 41 inches Materials Brown Sheep Co. Nature Spun (worsted weight; 100% wool; 245 yds/100g per skein): 4 skeins meadow green #N56 (A); 2 skeins each red fox #N46 (B) and bit of blue #115 (C); 1 skein each sunburst gold #308 (D), orange you glad #N54 (E), amethyst #N62 (F), lullaby #307 (G), snow #740 (H) and China blue #N36 (I) Size 13 (9mm) 29-inch circular needle Gauge 12 sts and 13 rows = 4 inches/10cm in pat with 2 strands of yarn held tog. To save time, take time to check gauge.

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Borders are worked separately for each side, and then sewn onto finished piece. Afghan With B, cast on 65 sts. Work Rows 19 of Chart A. Work Rows 111 of Chart B. Work Rows 14 of Chart C. Work Rows 120 of Chart D. Work Rows 14 of Chart C. Work [Rows 110 of Chart E] twice. Rep Rows 1 and 2 of Chart E. Work 2 rows each of colors F, I, A, G, E and B. Work Rows 116 of Chart F. Work Rows 110 of Chart G. Work Rows 16 of Chart H. Bind off in color pat. Side Borders Make 2 With A, cast on 103 sts. Work Rows 111 of Umbrella Lace Edging. Bind off pwise on WS. Top & Bottom Borders Make 2 With A, cast on 69 sts. Work Rows 111 of Umbrella Lace Edging. Bind off pwise on WS.
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Finishing Sew side borders to afghan first, and then sew top and bottom borders in place. Block lightly.

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COLOR KEY Meadow green (A) Red fox (B) Bit of blue (C) Sunburst gold (D) Orange you glad (E) Amethyst (F) Lullaby (G) Snow (H)

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COLOR KEY Meadow green (A) Red fox (B) Bit of blue (C) Sunburst gold (D) Orange you glad (E) Amethyst (F) Lullaby (G) Snow (H)

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Butterfly Garden Socks
D esign by Paige Sy lves ter Skill Level Finished Size Womans, 1 size fits most Materials Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (sock weight; 100% superwash merino wool; 395 yds per skein): 1 skein seaglass Size 1 (2.25mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge Size 11 (1.10mm) steel crochet hook Stitch markers 20g E beads in green, yellow and petal color(s) of choice Gauge 32 sts = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge.

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Special Abbreviations N1, N2, N3, N4: Needle 1, Needle 2, Needle 3, Needle 4. Pattern Stitch Butterfly Motif (worked over 5 sts) Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9: Slip next 5 sts individually wyif. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: K5. Row 10: K2, insert RH needle under 5 strands of yarn and work next st over 5 strands, k2. Special Technique Beads: To add a bead, place crochet hook through bead, take st to be beaded (before you knit it) and put st on crochet hook, slowly pull bead down over st. Knit st as normal. Pattern Note Slip all stitches purlwise. Sock Leg Loosely cast on 64 sts, leaving a 24-inch tail. Place 16 sts on each of 4 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join without twisting. Rnds 18: Knit around. Rnd 9 (turning rnd): *Yo, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnds 1030: Knit around. Rnds 3160: Work Rnds 130 of chart. Note: While working chart, it may be necessary to move sts from needle to needle in order to work Butterfly Motifs. Before working heel flap, be sure to return sts to original number of 16 sts on each needle. Rnds 6164: Knit around. Heel flap Knit sts from N1 onto N432 sts on N4 for heel flap, 16 sts each on N2 and N3 for instep. Working on heel flap sts only: Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, purl across. Row 2 (RS): *Sl 1, k1; rep from * across. Row 3: Sl 1, purl across. Rep [Rows 2 and 3] 15 times more.

Turning heel Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k20, ssk, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. Row 2: Sl 1, p10, p2tog, turn, leaving rem sts unworked30 sts. Row 3: Sl 1, k10, ssk, turn. Row 4: Sl 1, p10, p2tog, turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until 12 sts rem. Next row: K12, on same needle, pick up and knit 18 sts along side of heel flap; knit across N2 and N3; with free needle, pick up and knit 18 sts along other side of heel flap80 sts. Arrange sts as follows: N1: 24 sts; N2 and N3: 16 sts each needle; N4: 24 sts; join to work in rnds. Gusset Rnd 1: Knit around, knitting picked-up sts tbl. Rnd 2: N1: knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; N2 and N3: knit across; N4: k1, ssk, knit to end of row. Rnd 3: Knit around. Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 16 sts rem on each of 4 needles64 sts. Foot Knit even in St st until foot measures 11/2 inches less than desired length (generally between the first and 2nd knuckle on your big toe). Toe Rnd 1: N1: knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; N2: k1, ssk, knit to end of needle; N3: knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; N4: k1, ssk, knit to end of needle. Rnd 2: Knit around. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 7 sts rem on each needle. Knit sts on N1 onto N4; slide sts from N2 onto N3. Holding sts parallel, graft toe tog using Kitchener st. Finishing Turn top edge on picot turning rnd and tack in place. Block.

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STITCH KEY K on RS, p on WS Slip st pwise wyif Bead color of choice for petal Green bead for stem and leaf Yellow bead On 10th row of motif insert RH needle under 5 strands on RS, and knit tog with next st on LH needle

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BUTTERFLY GARDEN CHART

JUNE
Itty-Bitty Buggie Baby Hats
D esigns by Er ssie Majo r Skill Level Size Preemie with 12-inch head circumference Finished Measurements Circumference: 10 inches Height: 5 inches (with brim unrolled)

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Materials Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran (worsted weight; 100% wool; 88 yds/50g per ball): for Ladybug: 1 ball each black #15 (MC) and red #18 (CC); for Butterfly: 1 ball each black #15 (MC) and purple #13 (CC), and small amount gold #20; for Bumblebee: 1 ball each black #15 (MC) and gold #20 (CC) Size 7 (4.5mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge 2 bobbins Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd Gauge 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviation Increase (inc): Inc 1 by knitting in front and then in back of next st. Special Technique I-Cord: *K4, do not turn, slip sts back to LH needle; rep from * until cord is desired length. Bind off. Pattern Notes The 2 vertical bands of MC on the Ladybug and Butterfly hats are worked in intarsia in the round. Wind 2 bobbins with MC. When you get to the vertical stripes, bring MC up from under CC and knit; then continue on with same ball of CC. The spots and markings on the Ladybug and Butterfly hats are worked in duplicate stitch after the hat is completed. Hats Brim With MC, cast on 56 sts and distribute evenly on 4 dpns; place marker for beg of rnd and join, taking care not to twist sts. Knit 8 rnds. Body & Crown Ladybug & Butterfly hats Work appropriate charts and on last rnd, place markers every 7 sts. Dec rnd: *With MC, knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * around48 sts.

Rep Dec rnd until 16 sts rem. Next rnd: Removing markers, k2tog all around 8 sts. Close any gaps at top of hat. Work duplicate st areas on hats. Bumblebee hat *Knit 4 rnds CC, knit 4 rnds MC; rep from * once more, then knit 3 rnds CC and on last rnd, place markers every 7 sts. Dec rnd: *With CC, knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * around48 sts. Change to MC and rep Dec rnd until 16 sts rem. Next rnd: Removing markers, k2tog all around 8 sts. Antenna Stalk Sl 4 sts to 1 dpn and rem 4 sts to 2nd dpn. Work 4-st I-Cord on first dpn for 9 rnds/rows. Antenna Bobble Rnd 1: Inc in each st around8 sts. Rnd 2: Knit around. Rnd 3: Inc in each st around16 sts. Rnd 4: K2tog around8 sts. Rnd 5: K2tog around4 sts. Cut yarn, leaving long tail. With tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts, and pull tight. Pass tail through bobble several times so that tail starts to stuff inside of bobble. When bobble is firm enough, pass yarn tail down inside stalk and draw out, cut close to work so tail is hidden inside. Make another antenna stalk and antenna bobble on rem 4 sts on 2nd dpn. Finishing Close any gaps at top of hat. Lay both antenna stalks side by side and sew first 3 rnds of 1 stalk to the other so antennae stand up at base, and then flop over.

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STITCH & COLOR KEY Black (MC) Purple (CC) K with CC, duplicate st with MC K with CC, duplicate st with gold
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

STITCH & COLOR KEY Black (MC) Red (CC) K with CC, duplicate st with MC

28-st rep BUTTERFLY CHART

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28-st rep LADYBUG CHART

J U LY
Americana Kitchen Set
D esigns by Maile Mauch Dishcloth Skill Level Finished Size Approx 7 x 7 inches Materials Worsted weight yarn (100% cotton): approx 1 oz for each dishcloth Size 7 (4.5mm) straight and 2 doublepoint needles or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers Pattern Stitch Star (panel of 21 center sts + 8 edge sts) Note: A chart is provided for those preferring to work Star panel from a chart. The 4 garter sts on each edge are not included on chart. Row 1 and all WS rows: K4, place marker, purl to last 4 sts, place marker, k4. Row 2 (RS): K4 (edge sts), k12, k2tog, yo, k7, k4 (edge sts). Row 4: K4, k11, k2tog, yo, k8, k4. Row 6: K4, k10, [k2tog, yo] twice, k7, k4. Row 8: K4, k9, [k2tog, yo] twice, k8, k4. Row 10: K4, k8, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k7, k4. Row 12: K4, k2, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k4. Row 14: K4, k3, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo, ssk, k4, k4. Row 16: K4, k4, yo, ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k3, k4. Row 18: K4, k5, yo, ssk, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k3, [yo, ssk] twice, k2, k4. Row 20: K4, k6, yo, sk2p, yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, [yo, ssk] 3 times, k1, k4.

Gauge 18 sts = 4 inches/10cm in St st. Exact gauge is not critical to this project.

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Row 22: K4, k6, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k9, k4. Row 24: K4, k7, [k2tog, yo] twice, k10, k4. Row 26: K4, k6, [k2tog, yo] twice, k11, k4. Row 28: K4, k7, k2tog, yo, k12, k4. Row 30: K4, k6, k2tog, yo, k13, k4. Dishcloth Cast on 29 sts and work 6 rows in garter st. Knit 1 row, and then work Rows 130 of Star pat. Rep Row 1, and then work 6 rows in garter st. Bind off all sts. (If working optional I-cord hanging loop, do not bind off last 3 sts.) I-cord hanging loop (optional) Working on rem 3 sts, using 2 dpns, *slip sts to other end of needle, pull yarn across back, k3; rep from * until cord measures 11/2 inches. Fasten off and sew end to dishcloth to form loop. Pot Holder Skill Level Finished Size Approx 7 x 8 inches Materials Worsted weight yarn (100% cotton): approx 2 oz yds variegated (A) and 1 oz red (B) Size 7 (4.5mm) straight and 2 double-point needles or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers Cotton batting: 2 layers approx 6 x 15 inches

Pocket With B, cast on 29 sts and work 6 rows in garter st. Knit 1 row, and then work Rows 130 of Star pat. Rep Row 1, and then work 6 rows in garter st. Bind off all sts. Assembly Fold pot holder in half with WS tog. Fold batting in half, lay inside pot holder. Sew top and side seams, using 1 ply of yarn. Referring to photo, lay pocket in place, matching bottom, sides and corners; sew in place.
STITCH KEY K on RS, p on WS K2tog Yo Ssk Sl 1, k2tog, psso

Gauge 18 sts = 4 inches/10cm in St st. Exact gauge is not critical to this project. Pot Holder With A, cast on 29 sts and work 6 rows in garter st. Beg with a knit row, work in St st, keeping 4 sts at each edge in garter st until piece measures approx 15 inches from beg of St st, ending with a RS row. Work 6 rows in garter st. Bind off to last 3 sts. I-cord hanging loop Using 2 dpns, *sl sts to other end of needle, pull yarn across back, k3; rep from * until cord measures 11/2 inches. Fasten off and sew end to pot holder to form loop.

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30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

AMERICANA STAR CHART

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AUGUS T
Day at the Beach Flip-Flops
D esign by Ellen Edw ards D re chsler Skill Level Finished Size As desired by knitter Materials Worsted weight cotton/linen yarn; (130 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein brown Size 5 (3.75mm) double-point needles Stitch holder Large-eye beading needle Pair of thong flip-flops Assorted beads (size E and larger) with large holes

Gauge Gauge is not critical for this project. Special Abbreviations Slide Bead (SB): Slide bead up to needle and work next st. Make 1 purlwise (M1P): Insert LH needle from front to back under horizontal thread between last st worked and next st on RH needle; purl in back of resulting loop. Pattern Notes The number of beads you need may vary depending upon the size of the beads and the size of your flipflopssample flip-flops required approx 56 inches of strung bead. If you want your flip-flops to match, divide the skein into 2 balls and string beads in same order onto each ball of yarn. If you have a large bead or a long bead, work the adjacent stitches without a bead to allow more room for the bigger bead. Beads should sit between stitches and show on the purl side of the fabric.

If you run out of pre-strung beads, you can add beads to the nonworking end of the yarn. Beaded Flip-Flops With beading needle, thread variety of beads onto approx 56 inches of yarn. Toe thong Leaving a long tail and using larger needles, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (WS): Knit 1 row, weaving in yarn end while knitting row. Row 2 (RS Inc row): P1, M1P, purl to last st, M1P, p19 sts. Row 3: K3, [SB, k1] 3 times, k3. Rep Inc row [every RS row] 4 times, and at the same time, gradually inc number of beads being used on WS rows to 7 per row, placing them in center of row17 sts. Work even until toe thong measures approx 11/2 inches, ending with a WS row.

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Strap 1 Next row (RS): P9, slip rem 8 sts to holder. Leaving first and last 2 sts bead-free, and bringing up a bead between each of center 5 sts on WS rows, work even in rev St st on 9 sts until knitted beaded material is approx length of flip-flop strap (on model, strap measures 6 inches). Work 4 rows without beads. Bind off and cut yarn, leaving a very long tail for sewing.

Strap 2 Slip sts from holder to needle. Working as for strap 1, inc 1 st on first row9 sts. Complete as for strap 1. Finishing Place toe-thong portion of fabric (purl side out) around flip-flop thong. Sew sides tog using mattress st. Using tail, sew edges of 1 strap tog to encase flipflop strap; rep on other strap. Weave in all ends.

SEPTEMBER
Off-to-School Bag
D esign by Gay le Bunn Skill Level Finished Size Approx 121/2 inches wide x 13 inches high, excluding lower border Materials Plymouth Galway Worsted Highland Heather (worsted weight; 100% wool; 210 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins heather aqua #738 (MC), 1 skein blue heather #706 (CC) Size 8 (5mm) needle or size needed to obtain gauge Cable needle 30 inches 1-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon to match CC 1/2 yd matching fabric Sewing needle and matching thread 11/2-inch toggle button 2-inch-square cardboard Gauge 18 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Special Abbreviations 4 over 4 Right Cross (4/4 RC): Slip next 4 sts to cn and hold in back, k4, k4 from cn. 4 over 4 Left Cross (4/4 LC): Slip next 4 sts to cn and hold in front, k4, k4 from cn.

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Pattern Stitch Cable Panel (panel of 16 sts) Row 1 (RS): 4/4RC, 4/4LC. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl across. Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11: Knit across. Row 12: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 112 for pat. Back With MC, cast on 65 sts. Knit 1 row. Next row: K13, *[p3, knit in front and back of next st] 3 times, p1, k13; rep from * once71 sts. Set up pat (RS): *K13, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 16 sts; rep from * once, k13. Work even in established pat until back measures approx 12 inches, ending with Row 1 of Cable Panel. Next row (WS): K13, *[p3, p2tog] 3 times, p1, k13; rep from * once65 sts. Change to CC and knit 9 rows. Bind off kwise on WS. Front Work same as for back. Sew back to front along sides and across lower edge. Lower Border With MC and RS of front facing, working through both thicknesses of lower edge, pick up and knit 13 sts across first garter st section; *with CC, pick up and knit 13 sts across Cable Panel section, then pick up and knit 13 sts with MC in next garter st section; rep from * once more65 sts. Next 5 rows: K13 MC, [k13 CC, k13 MC] twice. Shape points Row 1 (RS): Working on first section only, ssk, k9, k2tog; turn11 sts. Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit across. Row 3: Ssk, k7, k2tog; turn9 sts. Row 5: Ssk, k5, k2tog; turn7 sts. Row 7: Ssk, k3, k2tog; turn5 sts. Row 9: Ssk, k1, k2tog; turn3 sts.

Row 10: Sl 1, k2tog, psso1 st. Fasten off rem st. Rep Rows 110 on rem 4 sections. Pompoms Make 2 MC & 3 CC Wrap yarn around cardboard desired number of times. Slip a 5-inch piece of yarn around wrapped yarn on 1 edge and tie tightly; cut yarn on opposite edge. Fluff pompom, trim tie as needed. Referring to photo, sew 1 pompom to each point of lower border. Strap With CC, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit across. Row 2: Sl 1, k9. Rep Row 2 until strap measures 30 inches when slightly stretched. Bind off. Center ribbon along WS of strap and sew in place along both long edges. Lining Cut a 131/2 x 27-inch piece of lining fabric. Fold fabric in half, right sides tog, to make a 131/2 x 131/2-inch rectangle. Using 1/2-inch seam allowances throughout, sew side seams of lining (folded edge is the bottom of lining). Press top edge of lining to WS along seam allowance. Assembly Sew ends of strap to WS of bag at side seams, having ends overlap top border of bag. Sew top edge of lining to inside of bag, having top edge of lining at lowest row of top border and covering ends of straps. Closure Cut 3 (10-inch) lengths of CC and twist tog to make a twisted cord for toggle loop. Attach loop to back of bag at center of top edge. Sew toggle to front of bag.

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OC TOBER
Fall Swingers
D esigns by S ar a Louis e Har p er Skill Level Finished Size Items range from about 25 inches long Materials Worsted weight yarn (100% wool; 85 yds/50g per skein): 1 skein each black (A), orange (B), russet (C) and tan (D) Size 7 (4.5mm) set of double-point needles or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch marker Polyester fiberfill Stitch holder Gauge 21 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st. Exact gauge is not critical to this project. Special Abbreviations Make 1 (M1): Inc by making a backward loop on RH needle. Knit in front and back (kfb): Knit in front and back of same st to inc 1 st. Central Double Decrease (CDD): Slip next 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso. Bat Side Make 2 With A, cast on 9 sts. Row 1 (RS): Ssk, k5, k2tog7 sts. Row 2: P7. Row 3: Ssk, k3, k2tog5 sts. Row 4: P5. Row 5: K5, cast on 5 sts10 sts.

Row 6: P10, cast on 5 sts15 sts. Row 7: K15. Row 8: P15. Row 9: K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k117 sts. Row 10: Purl across. Rows 1120: Rep [Rows 9 and 10] 5 times27 sts. Row 21: Ssk, k7, k2tog; turn and work first wing, leaving rem 16 sts on needle or holder. Row 22: P9. Row 23: Ssk, k78 sts. Row 24: P8. Row 25: K1, M1, k79 sts. Row 26: P9. Row 27: K1, M1, k6, k2tog. Rows 2831: Rep [Rows 26 and 27] twice. Row 32: Bind off 3 sts, p56 sts. Row 33: K1, M1, k3, k2tog. Bind off 6 sts. Second Wing Row 1: With RS facing, reattach yarn to rem sts, k16. Row 2: P2tog, p8, turn, leaving rem 6 sts on needle or holder.

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Row 3: K9. Row 4: P1, M1, p6, p2tog. Rows 512: Rep [Rows 3 and 4] 4 times. Row 13: Bind off 3 sts, k56 sts. Row 14: P1, M1, p3, p2tog. Bind off 6 sts. Head Row 1: Reattach yarn to neck area, k6. Row 2: P6. Row 3: K6. Row 4: P6. Row 5: Ssk, k2, k2tog4 sts. Row 6: Knit in front and purl in back of next st, purl to last st, purl in front and knit in back of next st6 sts. Row 7: Knit in front and purl in back of next st, knit to last st, purl in front and knit in back of next st8 sts. Row 8: P8. Row 9: Ssk, k2tog, k2tog, ssk4 sts. Row 10: P2tog. Finish off. Reattach yarn, work p2togtbl. Finish off. Weave in ends slightly, but do not cut; use them as stuffing for head and body, and then sew tog using a whipstitch around edges. With B, embroider French knots for eyes. Attach yarn to back of neck to hang. This bat also makes a great toy for children; omit hanger and firmly secure eyes. Spider With A, cast on 3 sts. Row 1: K3. Row 2: P3. Row 3: Kfb, k1, kfb5 sts. Row 4: P5. Row 5: Kfb, k3, kfb7 sts. Row 6: P7. Row 7: K7. Row 8: P7. Row 9: Ssk, p3, k2tog5 sts.

Row 10: P5. Row 11: Ssk, p1, k2tog3 sts. Row 12: P3. Row 13: K3. Row 14: P3. Row 15: CDD. Finish off, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn through tapestry needle and run around edges of spider, forming a rounded body. Do not pull completely closed. Weave ends on WS of spider body to pad it. Legs Make 8 With A, cast on 2 sts, *sl sts to other end of needle, pull yarn across back, k2; rep from * until cord measures approx 2 inches. Fasten off. Attach legs to body. With C, embroider 2 small French knots for eyes. Attach yarn to body of spider to hang. Pumpkin With B and leaving a tail approx 68 inches, cast on 20 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpns, mark beg of rnds and join without twisting sts. Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 1 for rib pat until pumpkin measures 2 inches, and then cut yarn leaving a long tail. Weave through sts and pull to close. On other end, pull cast-on tail through cast-on sts, stuff with fiberfill, and then pull tightly. Stem With D, cast on 3 sts, *slide sts to other end of needle, pull yarn across back, k3; rep from * until stem measures desired length. Bind off sts. Attach to pumpkin top, pulling down into pumpkin to cause a bit of a pucker. Secure yarn ends of stem to inside of pumpkin. Attach yarn midway up stem to hang, then shape stem to curve slightly.

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NOVEMBER
Continental Divide Cozy
D esign by K ar a G ot t War n er Skill Level Finished Size Fits candle with 10- to 14-inch circumference Materials Knit One Crochet Too Paint Box (worsted weight; 100% wool; 100 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball painted desert #08 (colored beads) or 1 ball walnut plum #10 (wooden beads) Size 7 (4.5mm) 12-inch circular needle or set of 4 double-point needles or size needed to obtain gauge 27 small colored beads (or wooden beads) with holes large enough for yarn to pass through Optional: An additional 18 small accent beads are needed to use on sides of main bead if working as shown in photo detail. Bead threader Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviations Drop Stitch (DS): Drop st from needle and allow it to unravel to where it originated. Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle from front to back under horizontal strand between last st worked and next st on LH needle, knit in back of resulting loop. Slide Bead (SB): Slide bead up to needle. Pattern Notes Cozy can be made on either a circular needle or on double-point needles. Remove cozy before lighting candle; yarn is flammable. Cozy Note: For cozy with wooden beads, thread all beads onto yarn. For cozy with colored beads, thread 9 large beads, 9 groups with a small-large-small sequence, and then rem 9 large beads. Push beads down on yarn and out of the way until needed. When indicated in instructions, slide beads or bead sequence up close to needle and knit with next st. Using circular or 3 dpns, cast on 36 sts. If using dpns, place 12 sts on each needle. Next rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep last rnd until rib measures 11/2 inches. Next rnd (inc rnd): *K2, p1, M1, p1; rep from * around45 sts. Next rnd: *K2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * around. Rep last rnd. Next rnd (Bead rnd): *K2, p1, k1, SB up close to RH needle and knit bead(s) with next st, p1; rep from * around. Work 3 rnds even. Rep [last 4 rnds] twice. Next rnd (DS rnd): *K2, p1, DS, p1; rep from * around36 sts.

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Next rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep last rnd until cozy measures 51/2 inches from cast-on edge.

Bind off all sts. Finishing Weave in all ends, block lightly if desired.

DECEMBER
Mama, Papa & Baby Bear Stockings
D esigns by Lis a Ellis Pattern Stitches Double Moss (multiple of 4 sts in the rnd) Rnds 1 and 2: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rnds 3 and 4: *P2, k2; rep from * around. Rep Rnds 14 for pat. Cable (multiple of 6 sts in the rnd) Rnd 1: P1, k4, *p2, k4; rep from * to last st, p1. Rnds 28: Rep Rnd 1. Rnd 9: P1, 2/2 LC, *p2, 2/2 LC; rep from * to last st, p1. Rep Rnds 19 for pat. Instep Cable (multiple of 6 sts in the rnd) Rnd 1: K5, *p2, k4; rep from * to last st, k1. Rnds 28: Rep Rnd 1. Rnd 9: K1, 2/2 LC, *p2, 2/2 LC; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep Rnds 19 for pat. Pattern Notes Stockings are knit in the round from the cuff to the toe with a heel flap and gusset. If desired, the medium and large stockings may be worked using a 16-inch circular needle for the cuff and leg. Small stocking is worked on double-point needles throughout. Cuff Cast on 28 (40, 40) sts, divide evenly onto 4 dpns. Place marker for beg of rnd and join, taking care not to twist sts. Work [Rnds 14 of Double Moss pat] 3 (3, 4) times. Skill Level Sizes Small (medium, large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Finished Sizes 14 (22, 22)-inch cuff circumference x 10 (151/2, 20) inches long (excluding hanging loop) Materials Plymouth Encore Mega (super chunky; 75% acrylic/25% wool; 64 yds/100g per ball): 1 (3, 3) balls off white #256 Size 13 (9mm) double-point needles (set of 5) and 16-inch circular needle (optional for sizes medium and large) or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd Cable needle Gauge 10 sts and 14 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviations 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold to front of work; k2, k2 from cn. N1, N2, N3, N4: Needle 1, Needle 2, Needle 3, Needle 4.

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Leg Work in St st for 21/2 (3, 31/2) inches. Next rnd: Knit around, inc 8 sts evenly36 (48, 48) sts. For small & medium sizes only Work Rnds 29 of Cable pat. For large size only Work Rnds 49 of Cable pat. For all sizes Work [Rnds 19 of Cable pat] 0 (1, 2) time(s), and then rep Rnds 13 of Cable pat. Heel Flap Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 kwise, k4, [p2, k4] 2 (3, 3) times, k1, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. Row 2: Sl 1 pwise, p4, [k2, p4] 2 (3, 3) times, p1, turn18 (24, 24) heel flap sts. Rep [Rows 1 and 2] 4 (7, 8) times. Heel Turn Row 1 (RS): K11 (14, 14) sts, skp, k1, turn, leaving rem 4 (7, 7) sts unworked. Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn, leaving rem 4 (7, 7) sts unworked. Row 3: Sl 1 kwise, k6, skp, k1, turn, leaving rem 2 (5, 5) sts unworked. Row 4: Sl 1 pwise, p7, p2tog, p1, turn, leaving rem 2 (5, 5) sts unworked. Row 5: Sl 1 kwise, k8, skp, k0 (1, 1) st turn, leaving rem 0 (3, 3) sts unworked. Row 6: Sl 1 pwise, p9 (10, 10), p2tog, p0 (1, 1) st, turn12 sts. For medium & large sizes only Row 7: Sl 1 kwise, k10, skp, k1, turn, leaving rem st unworked. Row 8: Sl 1 pwise, p11, p2tog, p1, turn, leaving rem st unworked. Row 9: Sl 1 kwise, k12, skp, turn. Row 10: P12, p2tog, p1, turn14 (14) sts. Gusset Set-up rnd: With N1, knit across first 6 (7, 7) heel sts; with N2, knit rem 6 (7, 7) heel sts, then pick up and knit 6 (7, 8) sts along the side of heel flap, place marker; with N3, work across instep in Instep Cable pat beg

with Rnd 4; with N4, pick up and knit 6 (7, 8) sts along the other side of heel flap, place marker, then knit first 6 (7, 7) heel sts from N1; place CC marker to mark beg of rnd12 (14, 15) sts each now on N1 and N3 for heel and 18 (24, 24) sts on N2 for instep. Rnd 1: N1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; N2: Work Rnd 5 of Instep Cable pat; N3: K1, skp, knit to end of rnd. Rep [Rnd 1] 2 (5, 2) times36 (40, 48) sts. Work even for 3 (5, 7) rnds, knitting sts on N1 and N3 and working in established Instep Cable pat on N2. Toe Shaping For medium & large sizes only Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnd 2: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around. For all sizes Rnd 1 (3, 3): *K4, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnd 2 (4, 4): *K3, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnd 3 (5, 5): *K2, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnd 4 (6, 6): *K1, k2tog; rep from * around. Rnd 5 (7, 7): *K2tog; rep from * around6 (5, 6) sts. Finishing Cut yarn, leaving a 10-inch tail. Weave tail through rem sts and pull tightly to secure. Weave in all ends. Block. Hanging Loop With dpns, cast on 2 sts. Work in garter st for 3 inches. Bind off loosely. Sew ends of loop tog. Fold cuff down and sew loop inside cuff.

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General Information
Kitchener Stitch This method of weaving with two needles is used for the toes of socks and flat seams. To weave the edges together and form an unbroken line of stockinette stitch, divide all stitches evenly onto two knitting needlesone behind the other. Thread yarn into tapestry needle. Hold needles with wrong sides together and work from right to left as follows: Step 1: Insert tapestry needle into first stitch on front needle as to purl. Draw yarn through stitch, leaving stitch on knitting needle. Step 2: Insert tapestry needle into the first stitch on the back needle as to purl. Draw yarn through stitch and slip stitch off knitting needle. Step 3: Insert tapestry needle into the next stitch on same (back) needle as to knit, leaving stitch on knitting needle. Step 4: Insert tapestry needle into the first stitch on the front needle as to knit. Draw yarn through stitch and slip stitch off knitting needle. Step 5: Insert tapestry needle into the next stitch on same (front) needle as to purl. Draw yarn through stitch, leaving stitch on knitting needle. Mattress Seam Stitch This type of seam may be used for vertical seams (like side seams). It is worked with the right sides of the pieces facing you, making it easier to match stitches for stripe patterns. It is worked between the first and second stitch at the edge of the piece and works best when the first stitch is a selvage stitch. To work this seam, thread a tapestry needle with matching yarn. Insert the needle into one corner of work from back to front, just above the cast-on stitch, leaving a 3-inch tail. Take the needle to edge of other piece and bring it from back to front at the corner of this piece. Return to the first piece and insert the needle from the right to wrong side where the thread comes out of the piece. Slip the needle upward under two horizontal threads and bring the needle through to the right side. Cross to the other side and repeat the same process, going down where you came out, under two threads and up. Continue working back and forth on the two pieces in the same manner for Photo A about an inch, and then gently pull on the thread, pulling the two pieces together (Photo A). Complete the seam and fasten off. Use the beginning tail to even up the lower edge by working a figure 8 between the cast-on stitches at the corners. Insert the threaded needle from front to back under both threads of the corner cast-on stitch on the edge opposite the tail, then into the same stitch on the first edge. Pull gently until the 8 fills the gap (Photo B).

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Photo B

Step 5

Repeat Steps 25 until one stitch is left on each needle. Then repeat Steps 2 and 4. Fasten off. Woven stitches should be the same size as adjacent knitted stitches.

When a project is made with a textured yarn that will not pull easily through the pieces, it is recommended that a smooth yarn of the same color be used to work the seam.

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Pompoms Cut two cardboard circles in size specified in pattern. Cut a hole in the center of each circle, about 1/2 inch Fig. needle with a length in diameter. Thread a tapestry1 of yarn doubled. Holding both circles together, insert needle through center hole, over the outside edge, and through center again (Figure 1) until entire circle is covered and center hole is filled (thread more length of yarn as needed).

Twisted Cord Items sometimes require a cord as a drawstring closing or strap. The number of lengths and weight of the yarn determines the thickness of the cord. To form the cord, hold the number of strands of yarn indicated together matching the ends. Attach one end to a doorknob or hook. Twist the other end in one direction until the length is tightly twisted and begins to kink. Sometimes the lengths are folded in half before twisting. In this case the loose ends are attached to the doorknob and a pencil is slipped into the folded loop at the other end. Turn the pencil to twist the cord.

Fig. 3 FIGURE 1 Fig. 1

With sharp scissors, cut yarn between the two circles all around the circumference (Figure 2).

Once the cord is tightly twisted, continue to hold the twisted end while folding the yarn in the middle. Remove the end from the knob or hook, and match the two ends; then release them allowing the cord to twist on itself. Trim the cord ends to the desired length and knot each end. If the cord is woven through eyelets, it may be necessary to tie a second knot in the end to prevent it from slipping back through the eyelet opening. Knitting With Beads Threading beads onto yarn is the most common way to knit with beads. Step 1: Before beginning to knit, thread the beads onto your skein of yarn using a bead threader. As you work, unwind a small quantity of yarn, each time sliding the beads towards the ball until needed. Pass the yarn through the loop of the threader and pick up beads with the working end of the needle (Figure 4). Step 2: Slide the beads over the loop and onto the yarn (Figure 5).

FIGURE 2 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Using two 12-inch strands of yarn, slip yarn between circles and overlap yarn ends two or three times Fig. 1 (Figure 3) to prevent knot from slipping, pull tightly and tie into a firm knot.

Fig. 2 FIGURE 3 Fig. 3

Remove cardboard and fluff out pompom by rolling it between your hands. Trim even with scissors; leave the tying ends for when attaching pompom to project.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

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Embroider y Stitches
Duplicate Stitch The duplicate stitch is an embroidery stitch that mimics the actual knitted stitches of a finished piece to add color and pattern to the surface. Avoid knots on the wrong side of your work by weaving in the tail. Step 1: Bring the threaded needle to the front of the work at the bottom V of a knit stitch. Step 2: Follow the path of that stitch by inserting the needle through the two legs of the stitch above. Step 3: Insert the needle back through the original point. Continue to repeat Steps 13, while referring to Photos C and D, in any direction you like, always following the path of the knitted stitches.
Photo C Photo D

B A A

Straight Stitch

French Knot

Color specifications:

A B

House of White Birches Black House of White Birches Green Pantone: Black B Pantone: 335 C CMYK: 100K CMYK: C100,Y65, K30A RGB: R0, G0, B0 RGB: G101, B74 Hexadecimal: 000000 Hexadecimal: 00654a Lazy-Daisy Stitch

Satin Stitch

Turkey Stitch Turkey Loop Stitch

Minimum sizes allowed (below). Reverse white is not recommended at this size.

Leaf art (below) may be used in special circumstances.

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