Recently, I've become obsessed with TricksyKnitter.com, a knitting chart maker. It gives you the tools to create your own color work knitting charts!
This is one of the charts I made:
This is one of the charts I made:
I plan on embroidering it on a hat. It's going to be so awesome (you're welcome to use the chart, BWT!)!
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Yes, I said embroider. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at knitting color work. But (much to my delight), there is an embroidery stitch called the duplicate stitch (it may look a little intimidating at first, but don't worry. You'll get the hang of it). It looks just like the right side of stockinette stitch! So, even if you aren't very good at knitting color work, you can still have a really awesome, colorful piece.
Anyway, back to the free pattern! I designed Blank Canvas so I could have a go-to, easy-to-memorize pattern that I could embroider the different charts I came up with on. It currently only comes in one size, but in time it will be updated to accommodate different sizes.
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Yes, I said embroider. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at knitting color work. But (much to my delight), there is an embroidery stitch called the duplicate stitch (it may look a little intimidating at first, but don't worry. You'll get the hang of it). It looks just like the right side of stockinette stitch! So, even if you aren't very good at knitting color work, you can still have a really awesome, colorful piece.
Anyway, back to the free pattern! I designed Blank Canvas so I could have a go-to, easy-to-memorize pattern that I could embroider the different charts I came up with on. It currently only comes in one size, but in time it will be updated to accommodate different sizes.
Size:
20"-23" head circumference (the hat is quite stretchy).
Supplies:
175 yards of worsted weight yarn (try something with wool in it. It's floppier and drapes better than most acrylic yarns).
A 4.00 mm (6) 16" circular needle
A set of 4 4.00 mm double pointed needles
A stitch marker (optional, but recommended)
A tapestry needle (for weaving in the ends)
Stitch and technique abbreviations:
Knit stitch: k
Purl stitch: p
Knit 2 together (decrease): k2tog
Stitch(es): st(es)
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With the circular needle, cast on 96 stitches.
1-12) *k 2, p 2* repeat from * around (96 st(es) in each round, for a total of 12 rounds)
13-56) K each st (96 st(es) in each round, for a total of 44 rounds)
57) *k2tog, k in next 14 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (90 st(es))
58) *k2tog, k in next 13 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (84 st(es))
Now would be a good time to switch from the circular needle to the double pointed needles.
59) *k2tog, k in next 12 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (78 st(es))
60) *k2tog, k in next 11 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (72 st(es))
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Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 6 stitches left on your needles. Cut the yarn with a yarn tail about 7-8" long, and thread the tapestry needle with this tail. Using the needle, pull the yarn through all 6 remaining stitches on your needles. Pull it tight, and tie a knot. Then, weave it into the inside.
Congratulations! You just finished a super awesome hat!
(BTW, this was my FO for the week).
I hand-dyed the yarn I used to make the hats above, but here are some yarn brands I recommend you use for this project:
20"-23" head circumference (the hat is quite stretchy).
Supplies:
175 yards of worsted weight yarn (try something with wool in it. It's floppier and drapes better than most acrylic yarns).
A 4.00 mm (6) 16" circular needle
A set of 4 4.00 mm double pointed needles
A stitch marker (optional, but recommended)
A tapestry needle (for weaving in the ends)
Stitch and technique abbreviations:
Knit stitch: k
Purl stitch: p
Knit 2 together (decrease): k2tog
Stitch(es): st(es)
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With the circular needle, cast on 96 stitches.
1-12) *k 2, p 2* repeat from * around (96 st(es) in each round, for a total of 12 rounds)
13-56) K each st (96 st(es) in each round, for a total of 44 rounds)
57) *k2tog, k in next 14 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (90 st(es))
58) *k2tog, k in next 13 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (84 st(es))
Now would be a good time to switch from the circular needle to the double pointed needles.
59) *k2tog, k in next 12 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (78 st(es))
60) *k2tog, k in next 11 st(es)* repeat from * 6 times (72 st(es))
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Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 6 stitches left on your needles. Cut the yarn with a yarn tail about 7-8" long, and thread the tapestry needle with this tail. Using the needle, pull the yarn through all 6 remaining stitches on your needles. Pull it tight, and tie a knot. Then, weave it into the inside.
Congratulations! You just finished a super awesome hat!
(BTW, this was my FO for the week).
I hand-dyed the yarn I used to make the hats above, but here are some yarn brands I recommend you use for this project:
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