Knitting Pattern: Boot Cuffs with Cable Pattern

Here is another pattern I cooked up for boot cuffs. It features a simple cable pattern that repeats to make four cables on each boot cuff. Enjoy!

Materials:
Size 6 US circular needles or DPNs

Worsted weight yarn. I used LB Collection® Organic Wool Yarn (100% organic wool), the color is Redwood (1 skein)

Cable needle
Needle for weaving in ends
Stitch Markers (4)

Gauge:
4 sts = 1"

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: approximately 9" unstretched
Length: approximately 6 3/4"

Cable pattern:

C4B: place two sts onto cable needle and hold in back, knit the next two stitches, knit the two stitches from the cable needle

Instructions (make two):

CO 48 stitches

(if using DPNs, divide stitches between 4 needles, 12 stitches on each needle)

Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 11 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: *K2, P2, K4. P2, K2, place marker, repeat from * until end of row

Rows 2 and 3: *K2, P2, K4, P2, K2, slip marker, repeat from * until end of row

Row 4: *K2, P2, C4B, P2, K2, slip maker, repeat from * until end of row

Repeat rows 1-4 four times, 20 rows in pattern total (not counting ribbing)

Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 9 more rows

Bind off in knit

Weave in ends

Tips:

When using circular needles with stitch markers, use a different colored stitch marker at the beginning of the round, or tie a small piece of yarn to it to distinguish it from the other stitch markers. That way you won't loose track of which row you are working!

Also, if you are using DPNs, use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the row, but there is no need to use stitch markers between sections because they are already divided for you! 

To switch up the pattern a bit, use C4F (Slip two stitches onto cable needle, hold in front. Knit the next two stitches, then knit the stitches on the cable needle) instead of C4B on the second boot cuff so that the cable patterns twist opposite directions.

Please message me if you see mistakes or need clarification! Happy knitting!

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Knitting Pattern: Boot Cuffs with Simple Lace Pattern

I have become obsessed with making boot cuffs lately. I made a pair for myself and loved them, and then made some more and sold out of them at my last craft fair. I was making a simple pattern boot cuff with just stockinette and ribbed stitching, but recently I have been switching it up a little and starting to create my own variations. Here is a pattern for one of the variations I made, it uses a simple lace pattern to add some elegance. Enjoy and please message me if you see mistakes or need clarification! Happy knitting!

Materials:

Size 6 US circular needles or DPNs

DK weight yarn. I used Paton's Classic DK Superwash Wool (100% wool), the color is Aran (2 balls)

Needle for weaving in ends

Stitch Marker

Gauge:

9 1/2 sts = 2"in stockinette

Instructions:

CO 52 sts. Place marker and join, careful not to twist sts.

Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 14 rows

Pattern rows:

Row 1: *K 11, K 2tog, YO, repeat from * to end of row

Row 2: K all stitches

Row 3: *K11, YO, Slip 1 as if to K, K1, PSSO the K st, repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: K all stitches

Repeat rows 1 to 4 four more times (20 rows total in pattern).

Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 10 more rows.

Bind off in K.

Weave in ends.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: approximately 11" unstretched
Length: approximately 7"

Find the Etsy listing here!

Last Weekend's Craft Fairs

Here are some pictures from the craft fairs last weekend. I had a great time at both, and my sales are really starting to pick up! I completely sold out of leg warmers and boot cuffs, so I am spending my time now making more.

New Searles Holiday Fair in Nashua, NH:

Roudenbush Community Center Holiday Shoppe in Westford, MA:

This is the raffle prize I donated

Coming up next!!

Find the event info here!

Feelin' Good at Mill No. 5

Here are some photos from this past Sunday. There was a good crowd, and I made decent sales, plus a lot of people took my business card. I learn something new every time I participate in one of these events. One of the most important things I have learned so far is that how you display your items is everything. My display is always a work in progress. One of the most eye catching parts of my display is the mannequin legs, I get a lot of comments about them. I also put my mittens up front so that people can try them on easily. I am still working on how best to display my hats. Another addition was the socks display, which also got a lot of good comments.

Next on up is the Team Tutas Craft fair this Saturday in Nashua.

Then after that on November 22, is the New Searles Holiday Fair, also in Nashua!

Coming Up Next...

I am excited to be participating in these two events coming up in early November!

Find the Facebook event here!

Find the Facebook event here!

Knitting Pattern: Interlocking Gears Hat

As you can see from my previous post, I have been on a hat making craze lately. This one I completed last night. The pattern looks to me like interlocking gears, hence the name I gave the hat. Here is the pattern, enjoy! 

Materials:

Size 3 US circular needles or DPNs

 

Super fine yarn. I used Loops and Threads Woolike, an 85% acrylic, %15 nylon yarn, 2 different colors (A and B), 1 ball of each. The colors I used are mauve (A) and rose (B). 

Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

15 sts = 2" in pattern

Instructions:

CO 120 stitches with color A, place marker and join, careful not to twist stitches.

With A, K 2 rows

With A, work K3, P3 pattern for 2 1/2" 

Pattern rows:

**With A, K 5 rows

Add color B

Next row: *K2 with A, K2 with B, repeat from * to end of row

Repeat last row 1 time

With B, K 5 rows

Next row: *K2 with B, K2 with A, repeat from * to end of row

Repeat last row 1 time

Repeat all rows from ** 2 times

With A, K 5 rows

Decrease rows (all knit with color A): 

(switch to DPNs when necessary)

Row 1: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Row 2: K 1 row

Row 3: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: K 1 row

Row 5: *K4, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Row 6: K 1 row

Row 7: *K3, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Row 8: K 1 row

Row 9: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Row 10: *K1, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Rows 11-12: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of row

Cut yarn and weave remaining through remaining stitches, secure tightly and weave in ends

Weave in rest of the ends

Tips:

Make sure you do not break the yarn but carry it up the work as you go. 

If any clarification is needed or you see any mistakes, please message me! Thanks and happy knitting!

Etsy listing for this hat can be found here

Hats!

I've been focusing on knitting hats lately, because they are one of my favorite things to knit, and they are my number one seller, whether online or in person. As the weather gets colder, hats are an essential accessory to keep out the chill. Here are some of my latest hats:

Diamond pattern baby hat

Grey striped hat

Striped and stranded hat

Greek key pattern hat

A Chill in the Air

I love the fall. I know it's not technically fall yet, but the weather recently has been fall like. And when the weather starts to get chillier, it means time to put on those knit hats and scarves! It also marks the beginning of when I start participating in craft fairs. The first craft marketplace that I will be participating in this year will be on October 4 at Mill No. 5. I'm really excited to sell things to people in person again, especially since I have learned a lot since last year and have new displays and products. I also just received my Square card reader, and now I can accept credit cards!

My latest knit project was a pair of striped legwarmers with some leftover sock yarn. I really like the color combination. They also feel really soft and light, not too bulky but will definitely provide some warmth (and style). I plan to post the pattern for these later, so stay tuned!

Etsy listing for these legwarmers can be found here.

Usually when I learn a new technique or craft I become obsessed with it for a time. My new obsession has been using my french knitting device to make beaded bracelets. There are so many different styles you can do with these, I have been making a whole bunch in different colors and styles.

Etsy listings for these bracelets can be found here.