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		<title>Quick &amp; basic coffee cozy</title>
		<link>http://socialknitworking.org/2010/10/01/quick-basic-coffee-cozy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>freakapotimus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had some extra Swish left over from another project, and I thought: hey! What could I made with this? Something fast and simple, but also very useful. Coffee cozy time! View this pattern on Ravelry I&#8217;ve found it best to put the cozy on the cup before filling it with coffee. I may modify [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had some extra Swish left over from another project, and I thought: hey! What could I made with this? Something fast and simple, but also very useful. Coffee cozy time!</p>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freakapotimus/2469293450/" title="Coffee Cozy by freakapotimus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2469293450_cf7b81632b_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Coffee Cozy" /></a>
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<p>I&#8217;ve found it best to put the cozy on the cup <em>before</em> filling it with coffee. I may modify the pattern to accommodate this issue.</p>
<h3>Materials</h3>
<ul>
<li>KnitPicks Swish <b>Lemongrass Heather</b></li>
<li>set of 4 US size 6 DPN (or 40&#8243; circ for magic loop)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Gauge</h3>
<p>6 sts + 9 rows = 1&#8243; on US size 6 needles</p>
<h3>Sizes</h3>
<p>Stretchy enough to fit one to-go coffee/tea cup</p>
<h3>Directions</h3>
<p>Cast on 46 stitches and join in round.</p>
<p>Knit 4 rounds in K1P1 rib.</p>
<p>Knit 2 rounds.</p>
<p>Next round: K1 K2tog [K to last 3] SSK K1<br />
Next 3 rounds: K</p>
<p>Repeat the above 4 rounds 4 more times.<br />
(There should now be 36 stitches on the needles.)</p>
<p>Knit 1 more round.</p>
<p>Knit 4 rounds in K1P1 rib.</p>
<h3>Finishing</h3>
<p>BO all stitches and weave in ends. Enjoy your coffee!</p>
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		<title>No sweat!</title>
		<link>http://socialknitworking.org/2010/10/01/no-sweat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>freakapotimus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s too hot to worry about getting sweat dripping into your eyes during rock shows. So&#8230; no sweat! View this pattern on Ravelry Materials 1 ball Cascade Fixation 2706 1 ball Cascade Fixation 3794 set of 4 US size 5 DPN (or 40&#8243; circ for magic loop) Note: I used about half the blue, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s too hot to worry about getting sweat dripping into your eyes during rock shows. So&#8230; no sweat!</p>
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<h3>Materials</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 ball Cascade Fixation <b>2706</b></li>
<li>1 ball Cascade Fixation <b>3794</b></li>
<li>set of 4 US size 5 DPN (or 40&#8243; circ for magic loop)</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Note:</em> I used about half the blue, and way less of the red. I&#8217;m sorry I didn&#8217;t figure out exact yardage.</p>
<h3>Gauge</h3>
<p>Approximately 5 sts + 10 rows = 1&#8243; relaxed (unstretched) on US size 5 needles</p>
<p>I had a bit of a time with gauge on this project, because I&#8217;d never worked with yarn so stretchy before! Must be all the elastic in the Fixation. I&#8217;m a tight knitter, so keeping the yarn slack and relaxed was quite a chore.</p>
<p>If you knit this pattern, find your gauge and use this pattern as a guide. Work with the guage that works for you, remembering to not tighten up that yarn!</p>
<h3>Sizes</h3>
<p>Stretchy enough to fit one medium sized head&#8212;mine is 21&#8243; around.</p>
<h3>Directions</h3>
<p>Cast on <em>very loosely</em> 75 stitches and join in round.</p>
<p>Knit all arounds in the following color pattern:</p>
<ul>
<li>Rnd 1-12: Color A</li>
<li>Rnd 13-14: Color B</li>
<li>Rnd 15: Color A</li>
<li>Rnd 16-17: Color B</li>
<li>Rnd 18-23: Color A</li>
<li>Rnd 24-25: Color B</li>
<li>Rnd 26: Color A</li>
<li>Rnd 27-28: Color B</li>
<li>Rnd 29-40: Color A</li>
</ul>
<h3>Finishing</h3>
<p>BO all stitches <em>very loosely</em>; I followed <a href="http://wendyknits.net/archives/1152">Wendy&#8217;s variation on a Russian bind off</a>. Weave in ends. Leave a very long tail, about 6-8 times the length of the band, to use to seam the piece. Your piece should look something like this:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freakapotimus/2614349096/" title="IMG_3440 by freakapotimus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2614349096_9b3884ca64_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_3440" /></a></p>
<p>Now fold the cast-on and bind-off ends together, and seam together:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freakapotimus/2614349134/" title="IMG_3446 by freakapotimus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2614349134_db7542ded4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_3446" /></a></p>
<p>Adjust the folds on the band so the seam is in the middle of the inside, and the stripes at the top and bottom of the front/outside:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freakapotimus/2614349198/" title="IMG_3460 by freakapotimus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2614349198_7763d5994d_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_3460" /></a></p>
<p>You may want to block lightly; check <a href="http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html">Knitty&#8217;s reference on blocking cotton</a>. Wear proudly and worry-free! </p>
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		<title>School spirit striped scarf</title>
		<link>http://socialknitworking.org/2010/10/01/school-spirit-striped-scarf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>freakapotimus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bit late for Back to School month, but here is the pattern for the scarf I knit in my brother&#8217;s high school colors. Go team! View this pattern on Ravelry Materials 2 skeins Color A: Red Heart Super Saver Economy Gold (321) 1 skein Color A: Red Heart Super Saver Economy Black (312) 1 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A bit late for Back to School month, but here is the pattern for the scarf I knit in my brother&#8217;s high school colors. Go team!</p>
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<h3>Materials</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 skeins Color A: Red Heart Super Saver Economy <b>Gold</b> (321)</li>
<li>1 skein Color A: Red Heart Super Saver Economy <b>Black</b> (312)</li>
<li>1 skein Color A: Red Heart Super Saver Economy <b>White</b> (311)</li>
<li>1 16-inch circular US size 8 knitting needle</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sizing</h3>
<p>Gauge: 5 sts + 6 rows = 1&#8243; on size 8 needles<br />
Dimensions: 8&#8243; x 84&#8243; without fringe</p>
<h3>Patterns for Each Block</h3>
<p><img class="photo right" id="image66" src="http://freakapotimus.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/schoolspritpattern.gif" alt="School Spirit Striped Scarf" /></p>
<h4>Pattern for Block 1</h4>
<p>Rnds 1-36: Knit all rows with Color A.</p>
<h4>Pattern for Block 2</h4>
<p>Rnds 1-3: Knit all rows with Color B.<br />
Rnds 4-9: Knit all rows with Color C.<br />
Rnds 10-12: Knit all rows with Color B.</p>
<h4>Pattern for Block 3 </h4>
<p>Rnds 1-3: Knit all rows with Color B.<br />
Rnds 4-9: Knit all rows with Color C.<br />
Rnds 10-12: Knit all rows with Color B.<br />
Rnds 13-18: Knit all rows with Color C.<br />
Rnds 19-21: Knit all rows with Color B.</p>
<h3>Directions</h3>
<p>With Color A, cast on 80 stitches.</p>
<p>Follow the rounds for each block in this order:<br />
Block 1, [Block 2, Block 1, Block 3, Block 1] x4, Block 2, Block 1</p>
<p>(Note: To make the scarf longer than the length listed here, just repeat [].)</p>
<h3>Finishing</h3>
<p>BO all stitches. Turn inside-out and weave in ends. Turn right-side-out, wash, and block.</p>
<p>To add tassels to the edges of the scarf, follow <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_14822_knit-scarf.html">this article at eHow</a> for a great explanation of creating fringe for tassels. Make enough fringe for 9 tassels on each edge of the scarf, 5 in Color B and 4 in Color C.</p>
<p>At the bind-off edge, attach one Color B tassel to the middle of the scarf, through both layers of knitting. Then attach two more Color B tassels on each end. Using the middle and ends as a guide, eyeball the locations of the remaining tassels.</p>
<p>Repeat this on the cast-on edge. Wear!</p>
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		<title>Vibrator Cozy</title>
		<link>http://socialknitworking.org/2010/01/27/vibrator-cozy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>freakapotimus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s a more fun gift than something to keep your fun safe? Discreet enough to keep on your nightstand or dresser, large enough to hold Chloe or G-Swirl, or anything in between. (Please note, those links are probably NSFW!) View this pattern on Ravelry Materials 1 skein Artful Yarns Candy Sweet Tart 1 skein Lion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What&#8217;s a more fun gift than something to keep your fun safe?</p>
<p>Discreet enough to keep on your nightstand or dresser, large enough to hold <a href="http://www.early2bed.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&#038;Product_Code=CLOE&#038;Category_Code=HASV">Chloe</a> or <a href="http://www.goodvibes.com/Item--i-12AH90--m-46">G-Swirl</a>, or anything in between. (Please note, those links are probably <abbr title="Not Safe for Work">NSFW</abbr>!)</p>
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<h3>Materials</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 skein Artful Yarns Candy <b>Sweet Tart</b></li>
<li>1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Fun Fur <b>Violet</b> (optional)</li>
<li>1 set US size 8 double-pointed knitting needles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sizing</h3>
<p>Gauge: 20 sts + 32 rows = 4&#8243; on size 8 needles<br />
Dimensions: 4&#8243; x 10&#8243; without fun fur</p>
<h3>Directions</h3>
<p>CO 42 st, divide evenly across 3 DPN (14 sts on each).</p>
<p>Rnd 1: P<br />
Rnd 2: K<br />
Rnd 3: P<br />
Rnd 4: K<br />
Rnd 5: K</p>
<p>Rnd 6: [K5 YO K2Tog] to end</p>
<p>Knit next 70 rounds.</p>
<h3>Begin decrease</h3>
<p>Rnd 1: [K4 SSK K2 K2Tog K4] to end<br />
Rnd 2: [K3 SSK K2 K2Tog K3] to end<br />
Rnd 3: [K2 SSK K2 K2Tog K2] to end<br />
Rnd 4: [K1 SSK K2 K2Tog K1] to end<br />
Rnd 5: [SSK K2 K2Tog] to end<br />
Rnd 6: K2Tog to end</p>
<h3>Finishing</h3>
<p>Pull yarn through remaining stitches. Turn inside-out and weave in ends. Turn right-side-out and thread a ribbon through the YOs.</p>
<p>To add fun fur, pick up all stitches on the cast-on edge. K 1 round, BO and weave in ends.</p>
<p><i>This pattern originally posted on my personal blog, <a href="http://freakapotimus.com/">freakapotimus.com</a>.</i></p>
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		<title>Double-Thick Reversible Dice Bag</title>
		<link>http://socialknitworking.org/2009/08/30/double-thick-reversible-dice-bag/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>springviolet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Double knitting creates a reversible bag, with the inside being a negative image of the outside. The bag is knit at a tighter gauge than is usually called for in worsted weight yarn. This is for die security. As you work it may be helpful to think in terms of &#8220;inside&#8221; and &#8220;outside&#8221;. Throughout the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Double knitting creates a reversible bag, with the inside being a negative image of the outside. The bag is knit at a tighter gauge than is usually called for in worsted weight yarn. This is for die security.</p>
<p>As you work it may be helpful to think in terms of &#8220;inside&#8221; and &#8220;outside&#8221;. Throughout the pattern all knit stitches make up the outside of the bag, while all purl stitches make up the inside of the bag.</p>
<p>Additional instructions on double knitting can be found online. <a href="http://knittinghelp.com/">KnittingHelp.com</a> has a nice one that includes a pattern and video.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email the designer at joanna@socialknitworking.org. She can also be found on <a href="http://ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> as <a href="http://ravelry.com/people/springviolet">springviolet</a>.</p>
<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/joanna-dice-bag.pdf">Click to download this pattern as a PDF.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/double-thick-reversible-dice-bag">Queue this pattern on Ravelry</a></p>
<p><b>Materials</b></p>
<ul>
<li>worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors</li>
<li>one US 3 (3.25mm) 16&#8243; circular and five double-pointed in the same size</li>
<li>one cable needle</li>
<li>one darning needle</li>
</ul>
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