Stripes KAL

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As you can see in my previous posts I had three knitting patterns published earlier this month. The patterns were exploring different knitting techniques. This made me think about the next KAL I host in my group on Ravelry. The Gift KAL is over and I will announce the winners later today. Since I am still not able to knit due to my elbow injury and I cannot work on the toy mystery KAL yet I have  decided to devoted this month KAL to a knitting technique I actually really enjoy: Stripes. 
I will open the new thread in my group on Ravelry and the theme of the KAL is anything with stripes. Join my group and have fun knitting anything with stripes....

Sunny, the pencil box monster

Kittie Blanket

Stripy

Huggalufs

Funky Stripe Scarves

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Knitting Pattern for Mandala Scarf

Mandala Scarf

This completely reversible pattern is worked with knit and purl stitches only. Pictured sample is done in Lion Brand Mandala yarn, but similar color effect could be achieved by using skeins of different colors or just one color for more monochromatic approach. The 2x2 ribbing on both ends create a nice finishing touch.
The pattern offers two variety of Mandala Scarf pattern with two width options.
Finished Measurements:
Wide version: 54” (138 cm) long and 11” (28 cm) wide.
Thin version: 76” (193 cm) long and 8” (21 cm) wide.
The pattern can be purchased in my Ravelry Store or by clicking on this button:

Mandala Scarf

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Knitting Pattern for Funky Stripes Scarf

Funky Stripes Scarf
by Stana D.S.
This pattern is for both, the adults and children's version. It's very simple, and easy to knit. The scarf is double sided, and really warm as a result.
Yarn: For the adult scarf on left I have used all sorts of leftover yarn, I tried to use yarn in similar thickness, but if the yarn was thinner, I used two strands of yarn.
For the children's scarf on right, I have used two balls of gray colored yarn, in medium weight. The pattern for the kid's version was inspired by Gru's scarf from the movie "Despicable Me".
Recommended Needle Size: For flat knitting use US#7/4.5mm, for knitting in the rounds 5 Double pointed needles US#7/4.5mm.
Notions: Yarn needle, Scissors.
INSTRUCTIONS:
There are two possibilities how to knit this scarf. Either it could be knitted flat, and seamed on the side. The flat knitted scarf is knitted in stockinette stitch, which is all odd rows are knitted and all even rows are purled.Or it could be knitted in the round, and therefore it's seamless. In that case the scarf is knitted only.
Adult version:
The size of this scarf is approximately:  8" (20cm) wide and 91" (231cm) long.
For flat knitting use the US#7/4.5mm needle and cast on 77sts.
1 row and all odd rows: Knit
2 row and all even rows: Purl
Keep repeating these two rows until desired length is reached. Cast off. Change the colors and yarns whenever you feel like, or when you run out of that particular yarn, or keep a nice mathematical pattern (example could be 5rows-10rows-5rows-10rows-5rows).
For knitting in the round, use the 5DPN US#7/4.5mm and cast on 75sts. Begin to knit in the round. Keep knitting in the round until desired length is reached. Cast off.
Children version:
The size of this scarf is approximately: 6" (15cm) wide and 61" (155cm) long.
For flat knitting use the US#7/4.5mm needle and cast on 52sts.
1 row and all odd rows: Knit
2 row and all even rows: Purl
Keep repeating these two rows until desired length is reached. Cast off. Change the colors and yarns whenever you feel like, or when you run out of that particular yarn, or keep a nice mathematical pattern (the pattern I used for the Gru inspired scarf is:  *16rows of light gray, 7rows of dark gray; repeat from *.
For knitting in the round, use the 5DPN US#7/4.5mm and cast on 50sts. Begin to knit in the round. Keep knitting in the round until desired length is reached. Cast off
Finishing: If the scarf was knitted flat, sew together the two edges along the entire length of scarf. Sew together the cast on stitches, and also sew together the cast off stitches. All the ends from color changes should be inside the scarf. If the scarf was knitted in the round, sew together the cast on stitches, and sew together the cast off stitches. 

Copyright: This pattern was design and written by Stana D.S.
The pattern is for personal use only. The finished items may not be sold for profit, except for charity purposes. Please acknowledge the author. Thank you.

How to make same length fringes

Pick a sturdy object in the size of desired length for the fringes. I have used a plastic pencil box, but a cardboard can work the same.











Wrap the yarn around the object.













Cut the yarn with scissors on one side.






























Take two pieces of cut yarn and bend in half. With a crochet hook pull about half of the yarn through the edge of scarf. Pull the ends of yarn through the eye and make a knot.

Knitting Pattern for Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy scarves

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy scarves
by Stana D. S.
These are very basic patterns, but the results are delightful and warm.
Yarn: 1 or 2 balls of medium or sport weight yarn. The yarn needs to be soft to the touch and very colorful, preferable in the child's favorite colors.
Recommended Needles size: For these scarves I have used US#7/4.5mm. I personally usually use one size smaller than the yarn manufacture recommends.
Notions: Scissors, crochet hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Decide which pattern to use and cast on 20sts. Begin to work.
Pattern # 1:
Knit all rows.
Pattern #2:
Row 1: *Knit 1, Purl 1; repeat from *
Row 2: *Purl 1, Knit 1; repeat from *
Repeat these 2 rows.
Pattern # 3:
Row 1: *Knit 2, Purl 2; repeat from *
Row 2: *Knit 2, Purl 2; repeat from *
Row 3: *Purl 2, Knit 2; repeat from *
Row 4: * Purl 2, Knit2; repeat from *
Repeat these 4rows.
Pattern # 4:
Row 1: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 2: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 3: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 4: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 5: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 6: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 7: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 8: * Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Repeat these 8rows.
This pattern makes a small checker squares.

Keep knitting until desired length is reached. To make the scarves more texture interesting change the various patterns: For example knit 5" (12.7cm) in pattern #1, switch to pattern # 3 for the next 10" (25.4cm), switch back to pattern #1 for the next 5" (12.7cm), switch to pattern # 3 for the next 10" (25.4cm). The last pattern used should be the same as the first pattern, just to keep the symmetry. The changing of the patterns will make the knitting less boring and monotonous.
The scarves I have knitted are around 50" (127cm) long and 5.5" (14cm) wide.

Finishing: Cut the yarn for fringes. Take two pieces of cut yarn and bend in half.With a crochet hook pull about half of the yarn through the edge of scarf. Pull the ends of yarn through the eye and make a knot. For easy way to have all fringes cut the same lenght check out my next post.

Copyright: This pattern was design and written by Stana D. S.
The pattern is for personal use only. The finished items may not be sold for profit, except for charity purposes.
Please acknowledge the author. Thank you.