New Pattern: Travelling Ribs Cowl

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Travelling Ribs Cowl

Pattern by Liane Schwarz for Knit-O-Matic

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This cowl is a fast and simple way to get acquantied with cables. It is made with super bulky yarn for maximum satisfaction and minimal effort. It makes a quick & easy gift, or keep it for yourself and bask in your friends' envy.

Size

A. Standard: 11” long and 15” wide (or 30” in c ircumference)

B. Longer: 18” long and 15” wide (or 30” in circumference)

C. Looser: 11” long, but will vary in accordance with the number of sts you choose.

D. Very Loose: unfathomable

Materials

• 1(1, 1, 2) skeins Cascade Magnum or Brown Sheep Burly Spun (120m of super bulky yarn)
• 12mm-24” circular needles
• 1 large cable needle
• 1 stitch marker

Gauge

Approx 1.5 to 2 sts = 1 inch

Cost

$5

As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!

Unbelieveably Cute Kids Knits!

Sirdar makes some Unbelieveably cute children`s patterns, which we thought you might enjoy! Patterns fit from size 2 to 13 years. Click on the links below the pictures to see the patterns inside.  As always, you can find us at www.knitomatic.com.

Sirdar 383 - Henhouse Hirs & Barnyarnd Boys $15.50

Sirdar 356 - Farmyarnd Girls & Tractor Boys $15.50

Maximum Beret - New FREE Pattern!

Maximum Beret

Maximum Beret

Maximum Beret - inside-out

Maximum Beret - inside-out

Yay! Finally finished, here`s our new Free pattern for the Maximum Beret!  It is made in reverse stocking stitch (purled) to make the most of the stunning variegated yarn, Manos del Uruguay Maxima, and create texture in the easiest way possible.  1 skein makes a fast, easy, sensational looking hat! You can download the pattern through our website, knitomatic.com

New FREE Knitting Pattern - Bulky Mobius Cowl!

We've written up the free knitting pattern for one of our latest store samples, the Bulky Mobius Cowl in Malabrigo Rasta!

Bulky Mobius Cowl

Free pattern by Haley Waxberg

The pattern is very simple, fast, and satisfying for time when you just need to produce something FAST. It is knit in the round using a really long circular needle and a nifty little cast on just for mobius knitting. To learn this easy new skill you can watch Cat Bohrdi’s great Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial on you tube. Cat’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and you’ll be an expert in no time!

Size 
S/M(M/L) 
tighter (looser) 
6.5” high unstretched 
Approx 13(14) inches long at bottom, lying flat

Materials 
1 skeins Malabrigo Rasta, 150g-82m, colour 853 
Abril 
10mm/36” circular needles 
1 Stitch Marker

Gauge 
8 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10cm in K3 rows, P3 rows rib

Techniques 
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on you tube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

New FREE Store Pattern - Long Mobius Cowl!

We've got a brand new free knitting pattern for you - our Long Mobius Cowl in Araucania Coliumo!

Long Mobius Cowl

Pattern by Haley Waxberg

The pattern is very simple, fast, and satisfying for time when you just need to produce something FAST. It is knit in the round using a really long circular needle and a nifty little cast on just for mobius knitting. To learn this easy new skill you can watch Cat Bohrdi’s great Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial on you tube. Cat’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and you’ll be an expert in no time!

Size 
Lying flat with mobius twist on top, measured across the 
middles, unstretched 
28” long x 5.25” wide

Materials 
2 skeins Araucania Coliumo Multi, 30% silk, 70% wool, 
100g-87m, colour 9 
8mm/36” (40” or 47” are also good) circular needles 
1 Stitch Marker

Gauge 
in knit 3 rows, purl 3 rows rib 
12 sts & 20 r = 4”/10cm

Techniques 
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on you tube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

New Knit-O-Matic Pattern - Leaf lace Shawlette!

You've been asking for it and finally our Leaf Lace Shawlette pattern is live!  It only takes 1 skein of Casecade Eco+ Heathers, which is a very cost effective project at $20.50 a skein. Check it out on Ravelry, of come on over and try it on at the store! The pattern only costs $5.75 - that's only 38 cents per leaf!



Size
S/M (M/L)
Depth: Both sizes are 11”/25cm from neck to bottom edge
Length Neck Edge: approx 30(34)”
Length Bottom Edge: approx 78(88)”

Materials
1 skein Cascade Eco+, colour 2452, approx 350 (420)m of chunky weight yarn
6.0mm-24” circular needles
Small cable hook
7.5mm-29” circular needle (optional, for cast off)

Gauge
16 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10cm in stocking stitch

Notes

• Shawlette is worked back and forth on circular needles
• There is no chart for this pattern, as the details are too complicated. All the instructions are written.

New FREE Pattern - Crochet Farmer's Market Bag!

I know it's out of season, but I was updating the store's free patterns, and heck, the holidays are around the corner in terms of your gift production!  So here is a FREE pattern for you, our Crochet Farmer's Market Bag!   Hope you enjoy!  :-)

FREE Truman Vest Pattern in Berroco Blackstone Tweed

Berroco just published this really cute Free Vest Pattern named Truman using Berroco Blackstone Tweed!  I've been working with Blacsktone Tweed this week and am happy to report that it is soft, easy to work with, and has a lot of stretch to it (for some reason most tweeds do).  

The above pattern, Truman, is the worsted weight, hooded version of the vest pattern Berroco published in their Blackstone Tweed book #298, named Dickens, which is made with Blackstone Tweed Chunky. 

Berroco Booklet 298: Tweed!

Berroco Booklet 298: Blackstone Tweed & Tweed Chunky - $8.50

Check out this great scarf pattern called Payson in the new Berroco Booklet 298!  It is made with 3 balls of Berroco Blackstone Tweed.  

Baudelaire in Blackstone Tweed

Dickens in Blackstone Tweed Chunky

New Free Pattern: Easy Mobius Capelet

Easy Mobius Capelet Pattern by Haley Waxberg

Download FREE pattern HERE

The pattern is very simple, fast, and satisfying for time when you just need to produce something FAST. It is knit in the round using a really long circular needle and a nifty little cast on just for mobius knitting. To learn this easy new skill you can watch Cat Bohrdi's great Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial on you tube. Cat's instructions are clear and easy to follow and you'll be an expert in no time! The yarn we've used is handpainted. It is soft and has a slight sheen because of it's silk content. Please note that silk has a tendency to grow with wear, so if you want your cowl bigger I suggest you block it bigger and if you want it smaller either subtract some sts from the cast on or reduce your needle size. That said, the look is big, loose and casual and it's easy to go with the flow of this garment. If you want to make the cowl wider without using more yarn work exclusively in the knit stitch: the cowl won't be reversible but ribbing sucks up yarn.

Size
S(M, L)
To fit 32-34 (36-38, 40-42) inch bust
To fit average North American dress size 4-6(8-10, 12-14)
Sample was made in size large and pinned at the back to fit out size small mannequin

Materials
4 skeins Manos Silk Blend, colour 3119, Adobe (50g, 135m/150yds; 30% silk, 70% extra fine merino wool) 8mm/36" (longer is good) circular needles 1 Stitch Marker

Gauge
holding 2 strands together, in knit 4 rows, purl 4 rows rib
12 sts & 20 r = 4"/10cm

Techniques
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on you tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

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Knit-O-Matic. Pattern is for personal use only and not to be used to
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new free spring cowl patterns

FREE Easy Mobius Cowl

• pattern made with 2 skeins of Manos Silk Blend (Wildflowers 3113)
• Find it on Ravelry
  

FREE Easy Missoni Style Long Mobius Cowl

• pattern made with 3 skeins of Manos Silk Blend (Olivewood 3120)
• find it on Ravelry
  

Never Knit your Man a Sweater

never knit your man a sweater, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

Never Knit your Man a Sweater ~ $25.95

This is a great book for men or women who want to knit for guys! All sizes of projects in down to earth designs - a great one for your library!