Durant Judith - One-skein wonders: 101 yarn shop favorites from coast to coast

101 Yarn-Shop Favorites Edited by Judith Durant For the yarn shops and knitting groups worldwide
who share the love of fibers and who can never
resist acquiring just one more ball of yarn.The mission of Storey Publishing is to serve our customers by
publishing practical information that encourages
personal independence in harmony with the environment. Edited by Judith Durant and Gwen Steege Technical editing by Dorothy T. Ratigan Art direction and cover design by Mary Velgos Book design and production by Kate Basart/Union Pageworks Photography by 2C imagery Illustrations by Alison Kolesar Indexed by Mary McClintock 2006 by Storey Publishing All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages or reproduce illustrations in a review with appropriate credits; nor may any part of this book be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other without written permission from the publisher. The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without guarantee on the part of the editor or Storey Publishing. The editor and publisher disclaim any liability in connection with the use of this information.

For additional information, please contact Storey Publishing, 210 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247. Storey books are available for special premium and promotional uses and for customized editions. For further information, please call 1-800-793-9396. Printed in the United States by Versa Press 10 9 8 7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data One-skein wonders: 101 yarn shop favorites / edited by Judith Durant and Gwen Steege p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-58017-645-3 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. KnittingPatterns. I. Durant, Judith, 1955 II. Steege, Gwen, 1940 TT820.O55 2006 746.432041dc22 2006023060

This book has been created for all those knitters and crocheters who find themselves with just one ball or skein of very special yarn but only a vague idea of what to do with it.

Maybe you just couldnt resist a certain perfect color or texture or bargain. Or maybe the yarn wasnt a bargain in fact, it was terribly expensive, but still irresistible and buying just one seemed okay! Your one skein could also be part of that famous (or infamous) stash: yarns youve been saving for a special occasion or well-loved leftovers that are still waiting for just the right project. The patterns chosen for this collection have been generously shared by yarn shops and designers who have met this challenge with creativity and enthusiasm. (See 227 for information about all the wonderful contributors.) From quick-and-easy projects knit with thick yarns on fat needles to those worked in the finest of lace-weights, theres something for every knitter and every occasion. Each pattern specifies the yarn used by the designer for the item photographed for the book. You can purchase that yarn for an exact replica or use your own yarn of choice.

Browse through the 101 patterns in the pages that follow and let yourself be tempted and inspired by projects that will consume both your stash and your passion for knitting! Note: Refer to the Glossary (235) for any unfamiliar terms or abbreviations.

Photo,Designed by
Sarah Marie Fuchs Submitted by
Bella Filati Luxury Yarns Southern Pines, NC These felted coasters couldnt be easier. Cast on, knit, bind off, felt. Thats it! The fun part of this project is the needle felting (designed by Ryan Anderson), which uses up bits and pieces of leftover wool. The knitting part is mindless, the decorating part is creative. Cast on 11 stitches. Cast on 11 stitches.

Work garter stitch for 20 rows. Bind off. Weave in ends.

Place coasters in washing machine with hot water and heavy clothing such as jeans to help with agitation. Check coasters every few minutes. When the stitches are no longer visible, the coasters are done.

Dry completely.

Lay scrap yarn on coaster in desired pattern. Using felting needles, stab the yarn into position until it has adhered. (Felting kits come with instructions on how to needle-felt.) Photo,Designed by
Bobbe Morris Submitted by
Haus of Yarn Nashville, TN This hat is knitted in three directions. First you knit the cuff from center back to center back. Then you pick up the top of the cuff and knit up to the center of the crown.

Then you pick up the bottom and knit down for the edging. Every which way! Cable 4 Front Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front. Knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from cable needle.

With straight needles, cast on 25 stitches. Row 1: K2, P1, K1, (P2, K4, P2, K1) twice, P1, K2. Row 3: K2, P1, K1, (P2, C4F, P2, K1) twice, P1, K2. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 14 until piece measures 20", ending with Row 4. Bind off in pattern.

With straight needles and right side of cuff facing you, pick up and knit 74 stitches along one side of cuff edge. Row 1 (wrong side): P9, (K1, P8) seven times, K1, P1. Row 2: K1, (P1, K8) eight times, K1. Row 1: P1, (P6, P2tog, K1) eight times, P1. Row 1: P1, (P6, P2tog, K1) eight times, P1.

You now have 66 stitches. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Knit the knits and purl the purls (see Glossary, ). Row 3: P1, (P5, P2tog, K1) eight times, P1. You now have 58 stitches. Row 5: P1, (P4, P2tog, K1) eight times, P1. You now have 50 stitches.

Continue in this manner, decreasing 8 stitches every other row, until 26 stitches remain. Next Row