Pattern for Mobius is at bottom of page.
Finished the Mobius for my Aunt. I used three skeins of black Elann’s Peruvian Collection Alpaca (it’s sold out now, but rumor has it there’ll be more soon) knit in garter with the Cat’s Paw lace design on US size 8 needles. This was the easiest lace pattern I could think of after having to frog back way too many times. Ever try to see black fuzzy stitches in the evening? Not an easy task, but the rewards will be great when this is snuggled around my Aunt’s neck. So soft and cuddly. Pattern is at the end of today’s post.
Need a really quick knit? I cast on the ChicKnits Felted Bucket Hat last night for a friend who’s been bugging me for a hat. I finished the last couple of rounds this morning while the boys ate breakfast. I did mine in my favorite worsted weight, Elann’s Highland Wool (Deep Blue Sea). Which, oddly enough, is the wool of choice for ChicKnits Ribby. Seriously considering this one for my next HW order. I didn’t even use two whole skeins for the hat
Joseph thought it was hilarious that the hat was so big and is concerned I made a huge mistake. “Miss Tari’s head isn’t that big!” Won’t he be surprised when it comes out of the washer. I’ll post a photo when I get it felted. You can be sure Joe will want to be in that photo also.
Here’s my pattern for the mobius:
Abbrev: pm = place marker sm= slip marker
Use your favorite temporary cast on and cast on 43 sts. (3 sts on each side will be kept in plain garter for the border)
Row 1 and 5: K3, pm, K1 (K5, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog), repeat to last 9 sts., K6, pm, K3
All even rows: K across
Row 3: K3, sm, K2 (K3, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, K2tog) repeat to 5 sts before m, K5, sm, K3
Row 7 and 11: K3, sm, K1 (K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, K5), repeat to 6 sts before m, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, K1, sm, K3
Row 9: K3, sm,(K2tog, yo, K3, yo, K2tog, K3) repeat to 7 sts before m, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, K2tog, sm, K3
Knit till you don’t have enough yarn to finish a full repeat. Put provisional cast on onto another circ needle. Here’s the only tricky part. Put a half twist into your strip and kitchener the two ends together. Weave in ends, block and there ya go.
Your moebius is lovely. Thanks for sharing the pattern!
That Joe is a real ham, isn’t he? Love that cat’s paw pattern!
Great photo of Joe, don’t you just love a quick result knit project?
Oh, this is great! My grandmother’s 80th Birthday is in January and I so want to make her a shawl. I’ve never done lace before. Do you think this pattern is a good one to start with? What’s a good substitute for the yarn you’re using?
ps – Rumor has it that chocolate is flying over the ocean at this moment. Kinda like Santa, but different. 😉
So nice of you to share that pattern – it’s a perfect gift! That Joseph! (Must be the name…)
That Joe is just a cutey! Thanks for the scarf pattern…quick and beautiful to boot.
The scarf is simply lovely, Jean! I ‘m sure your Aunt is sure to appreciate it. If for some inexplicable reason you lose her address do you want mine? lol ;)I don’t mind giving your scarf a new home. I’m gemerous that way. I can’t wait to see how the hat turns out. How many skeins of the HW did it take?
The scarf is beautiful! Thank you too for writing up the pattern, I’ve bookmarked it in my “potential gift folder” 🙂
Can’t wait to see what the hat looks like after felting!
Jackie
I’ve saved the pattern for future reference. Might use it for the had dyed cashmere yarn in my stash. Thanks for sharing!