Falling Leaves Knit Cloth

Falling Leaves Knit Cloth
© 5-09 SouthernComfortKnC


Size: One Size. Gauge not important
Test cloth measured 9 x 9
Materials: 1 ball solid color
US4 (3.5mm) needles
Special Stitches: ssk, k2tog
For help with these decrease stitches, you can go to http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-glossary
Special Note: (B) is k3 now and throughout the pattern. Stitch markers can be used to mark where these will come up in the pattern.

Cast on 46

Row 1-3 k across
Row 4: (B), k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k25, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, (B)
Row 5 and all odd rows: B, p across, B
Row 6: (B), k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k23, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, (B)
Row 8: (B), k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k21, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, (B)
Row 10: (B), p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k20, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, (B)
Row 12: (B), p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k20, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, (B)
Row 14: (B), p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k20, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, (B)
Row 16: (B), k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k21, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, (B)
Row 18: (B), k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k23, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, (B)
Row 20: (B), k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k25, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, (B)
Row 22: (B), k1, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k21, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, (B)
Row 24: Rep Row 22
Row 26: Rep Row 22
Row 27: B3, p across, B3

Rep Rows 4-27 one more time.
Rep Rows 1-3 one more time.
Bind off and block if necessary.

Copyright 5-2009
All rights reserved. Permission is granted to produce items from this pattern for sale provided that credit is given to me as the designer. Any modifications or reproduction of this original pattern without express permission from SouthernComfortKnC is in violation of Copyright Laws.

My Fair Entries

I sent over a baby afghan, 2 Amigurumis, 1 Thread Ted, 1 pair of crochet and 1 pair of knit booties to my friend Cathy who lives in Queensland Aus.. Her and her daughter also had their entries sent in to their fair there. All our entries placed! We Three Rock!!!!
Photos are here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/raistlin320/

As for what I'm doing now? I'm knitting more booties, bibs, wrist cuffs dishcloths and soon, more Thread teds. I'll be selling them per my boss's request. She asked me to in with her and 2 other ladies to sell our crafts. One lady makes candles, my boss is now machine embroidery stitching and her SIL makes gift baskets. She wants to set up a booth to sell our things. Hopefully we'll do well but I do want to keep it to small manageable items. I'd like not to mass produce any one item but if I like it well enough I'll make more but in different colors.
The principle of the school I work at is due to become a Grandmother for the first time, so I've got to get her booties seamed and given to her within the next day or 2.

I'm trying to get photos taken of what I've finished, but want to have enough to show off first.

Later Gator!

Rock Friends

My little neighbor friend I've been watching saw me going through Etsy Amigurumi patterns online the other day and I came across a 'Pet Rock' pattern. Well he had to have one. So I bought it and made him one. I'm bringing it over to him today. He opted not to have the hat on, which was fine with me. He looks cute without a hat anyhow. What 11 year old doesn't want a Pet Rock??

Busy, Busy, Busy

First week from work for summer break I was bored stiff! I fell into a crafting depression and didn't want to do a thing. Well, the second week came around and our dear neighbors needed a sitter for their 2 kids. I was so happy to oblige. Their 14 year old wanted to learn to crochet, so off we went! Me teaching and her learning. Well, we're on our way. She still has tension problems, but she did crochet a water bottle holder. She wanted it to look just like me and she even picked the exact same blue as mine. We or I should say, she finished yesterday. Tomorrow we work on the shoulder strap then I'll sew the buttons on for her. She was sooo excited! Next up, her parent's afghan she wants to make them for Christmas. Whew! We're going to be busy. If only I can get her to ease up on the yarn a bit... Hmm, any ideas?

Well while all that went on, I was in a rush to get my fair entries shipped to Aus. I got an email Friday evening from a wonderful and dear friend of mine about the dates and she asked if I had any baby booties lying around. Well, no! But who says I can't whip some up? So, I went a hunting for bootie patterns. They had to be easy and fast! I managed to knit a pair of these on Saturday night while trying to watch Inkheart movie
and crochet a pair of these on Sunday. Not too bad for quickies eh?
Ok, I just had to hve my Lady Laurabug doll,
and the baby boy afghan to go along for the trip to be entries, so they got packed along with some goodies in a box for my friends, and it all shipped yesterday.

Good god the shipping price almost made me fall over but I knew it all had to go, so I swallowed hard, wiped the sweat off my brow and paid the lady..... Whew! I hope they arrive before the 17th ( keeping fingers crossed). O, almost forgot, Annabelle will be there again this year, as the stewards specifically asked that she come back as an entry. She's still in Aus living it up with my friends till after this year's fair, then I get her back. I've missed her so!

ps... I actually managed to create a new dishcloth pattern. Going live soon, so be on the look out for it!

In Thirds Knit Cloth - Revised

In Thirds Knit Cloth © copyright M.C of SouthernComfort KnC
Easy
One Size
Finished Measurements: 7" x 7"
Materials: 1 to 3 balls of desired colors
Needle Size Any size desired for finished size cloth. Sample was knit on sz US 4 (3.5mm)

Note: If doing this cloth in 1 color, work pattern while disregarding color changes. This pattern will work with 1,2 or 3 colors. Works great with mixture of solids and variegated yarns.
Sample 1 was knit with Sugar N Cream Earth Ombre
Sample 2 was knit with Sugar N Cream Shaded Denim and White
Sample 3 was knit with Sugar N Cream Confectionary Colors; Cinnamon, Fruit Cake and Peaches & Creme Camel

Cast on 33
Rows 1-4: k1, p1 across to end, k1
Row 5: (k1, p1)x2, k to the last 4 sts, (p1, k1)x2
Row 6: (k1, p1)x2, k1, p across to last5 sts, (k1, p1)x2, k1

Rep Rows 5-6 5 more times ending with Row 6
Rep Rows 1-2 one time.

Cut color 1, add color 2;

Rep Rows 1-2 one time
Rep Rows 5-6 6 times
Rep Rows 1-2 one time

Cut color 2, add color 3

Rep Rows 1-2 one time
Rep Rows 5-6 6 times
Rep Rows 1-4 once more.
Bind off in k1, p1 pattern
Block if necessary



Designer's Note: This pattern has been revised in it's simplest form. It's been thoroughly tested to ensure accuracy.

To the Sky Knit Cloth

To the Sky © Copyright M.C of SouthernComfort KnC

Easy
Size: One Size
Finished Measurements: 8½" x 8½"
Materials: 2 balls of 100% w.w cotton yarn
1 solid color
1 coordinating variegated color
Sample was made with Peaches & Creme Faded Denim and White
Needle size: US4 (3.5mm)

Special Note: Slip all stitches as if to Purl
Stitch Abbreviations: WYIB: with yarn in back
WYIF: with yarn in front

Cast On: 46
Rows 1-4: With MC k across
Row 5: With MC, k4, p38, k4. Drop color, DO NOT CUT.
Row 6: With CC, k4 * wyib sl2, k10: rep from * to last 6 sts, wyib sl2, k4
Row 7: With CC, k4 *wyif sl2, *k10, wyif sl2; rep from * to end. Drop CC and pick up MC
Row 8: With MC, k across
Row 9: With MC, k4, p38, k4. Drop MC and pick up CC
Row 10: With CC, Rep row 6
Row 11: With CC, Rep row 7. drop CC and pick up MC
Row 12: With MC, Rep row 8.
Row 13: With MC, Rep row 9. Drop MC and pick up CC
Row 14: With CC, * k10, wyib sl2; rep from * to end
Row 15: With CC, * k10, wyif sl2; rep from * to end. Drop CC and pick up MC
Row 16: With MC rep row 8
Row 17: With MC, rep row 9. Drop MC and pick up CC
Row 18: With CC, rep row 14
Row 19: With CC, rep row 15. Drop CC and pick up MC
Row 20: With MC, rep row 8
Row 21: With MC, rep row 9

Rep rows 4-21 3 more times. Then rep rows 4-7 1 more time.
With MC knit 4 rows then bind off knitwise.
Weave in tails and block if necessary.

Summer Showers

Summer Showers Knit Cloth © Copyright M.C 2008

Easy
Size: One Size
Finished Measurements: 8"x 8¼"
Materials: One ball of 100% Cotton yarn. This cloth will work well with either Variegated, or Solid. Sample was knit in Summer Print. Size US4 (3.5mm) needles
Special Stitches: SKP = Slip stitch as if to knit, knit next stitch, pass slip stitch over the knit one.

Cast on 45 sts.

Rows 1-3: k across
Row 4: k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k3, skp, k15, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k3, skp, k3
Row 5 and all odd numbered rows: k3, p39, k3
Row 6: k3, k2tog, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, skp, k15, k2tog, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, skp, k3
Row 8: k3, k2tog, k4, yo, k3, yo, k1, skp, k15, k2tog, k4, yo, k3, yo, k1, skp, k3
Row 10: k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k5, yo, skp, k15, k2tog, k3, yo, k5, yo, skp, k3
Row 12: k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, skp, k15, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, skp, k3
Row 14: k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k4, skp, k15, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k4, skp, k3
Row 15: k3, p39, k3
Rep Rows 4-15, 3 more times, then 4-14 one time more.
Rep Rows 1-3. Bind off.
Weave in all tails and block if necessary.