Trial Patterns

I'm overwhelmed with the amount of patterns available out there. It's simply amazing!!
By trying out the different patterns, I can see what the patterns actually look like and how difficult it is to complete.

So, here are some of my trial patterns. They're absolutely fun to knit, but I haven't really figured out what type of items would look good with these patterns....

Cable Clutch - In Progress

Diamond Mesh Scarf

In the making - Pillow Cover, Double Lattice Stitch

After working on afghans, throws, hats, and scarves, I'd like to try knitting something new. Lately, I've been having some obsessions on having many pillows around the house. So I thought, I'll just knit a pillow cover. There are quite a few patterns out there, but as you can see from my other posts, I'm pretty obsessed with Smariek's patterns.

The pillow form I bought is 16"x16", so I had to modify the pattern a little bit.
I'll be posting the picture and pattern soon.

Slouchy Beret

Last year, my craze was knitting scarf. It still is this year, but I'm now all about knitting hats and berets. I just finished Utopia Hat and that was really easy to make and finished less than 1 day. So, I'm moving on to the more difficult pattern.

I want a slouchy beret that has a lacy pattern. So, when I found this pattern, I was really happy. I tried the pattern out with a wool blend yarn, but was too thick for me. I really want a lacy look for the beret, so I'm using Mondial Cotton Soft.

The Mondial Cotton Soft yarn is pretty thin, so I had to adjust the original pattern to get the right size.
Here's the pattern

Yarn: 1 skein Mondial Cotton Soft in Blue

Tools: 1 each of size 7 and 9 — 16″ circulars and some dpn needles

Vine Lace Pattern:
row 1: k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2 , yo
row 2: knit all stitches
row 3: yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1
row 4: knit all stitches

With smaller needles, cast on 96 stitches. Join in the round.

Knit in 1×1 rib for 1.5″

Change to larger needles and (k2, m1) across entire row, increasing 48 stitches. This will give a total of 144 stitches.

Knit one row, placing a marker every 9 stitches.

Work Vine Lace Pattern (9 stitch pattern, repeated 16 times) for 4-7 inches, depending on how slouchy you want it. (I did about 6 inches for the hat in the picture).

Ending with row 4 of the vine pattern, decrease as follows:

1: K1, yo, ssk, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo (128)
2: K all stitches
3: Yo, k1, ssk, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1
4: K all stitches
5: K1, yo, ssk, ssk, k2tog, yo
6: K all stitches
7: Yo, ssk, k3tog, yo, k1
8: K all stitches
9: K1, yo, ssk, k2tog
10: K all stitches
11: Ssk, k2tog, yo
12: K all stitches
13: K2tog k1
14: K2tog

Cut yarn, and use a tapestry needle to pull it through the remaining stiches. Weave in ends, being mindful of the lace pattern.

The original pattern can be found here

Here's a pic of the finished beret:

Utopia Hat

I found this pattern from Smariek Knits page.

The material I used is:
2 balls of Laines Du Nord Cashsilk 59

The hat actually looks thinner, and it also stretches a lot, because of the cable pattern. Very cute hat.

Click here for pattern.

Here's the picture of the finished hat:

Finished Scarves

These are the scarves I have finished, but I've lost the patterns.
My newer posts will definitely have the patterns.

Beaumonde Scarf

The pattern can be found on Smariek Knit's page:
http://smariek.blogspot.com/2008/04/beaumonde.html
Direct link to the pattern:
http://www.box.net/shared/fb1ctths8s

Material Used:
4 balls of Di.Ve' Zenith 32467 ecru