Very Last Minute Knitted Gifts - FREE Patterns

Aujourd'hui
Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 10mm needles
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Magnum Paint Cowl

Pattern: from Knit-O-Matic via Ravelry

Needles: 15mm-24" circular

Yarn: 1 skein Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints)

Bulky Mobius Cowl

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
Needles: 10mm circular needles, minimum 36" long, (preferably 47")
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm or 15 needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Rainbow Twist

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 12mm straight or circular

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 15mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Open Work Infinity Scarf

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 15mm (straight or circular)

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  (use 12mm, $20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big (use 12mm, $12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Textured Cowl

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm-24" circular 

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following

• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Herringbone Neckwarmer

Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 15mm 
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 20mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Avery Slouch Hat

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm-16" circular + double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)
• For a marled look similar to the picture use 2 skeins of Malabrigo Mecha ($17.97) or Berroco Vintage Chunky ($8.97) in different colours and work with 1 strand of each. 

Twistin the Night Away

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm 

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Quick + Easy Ribbed Hat
Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 9mm-16" circular + double pointed
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Big Button Hat

Pattern: Free from Bad Amy Knits
Needles: 9mm-16" circular + double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:  

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm or 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Super Bulky (Slipper) Socks

Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 9mm double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:  

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Really Quick Mitts

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)

Needles: 9mm double pointed

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Simple Wristlets

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)

Needles: 9mm double pointed

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Super Simple Cabled Cowl

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
Needles: 10mm-24" circular needles
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm or 15 needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

New Yarn: Cascade Magnum Paints

Cascade Magnum Paints

Cascade has finally come through and is making it's fab super bulky yarn Magnum in multi-colours! It's the same fluffy, soft, single ply Peruvian wool you love - but in colours! We also still carry Cascade Magnum for $24.97.

• 100% Peruvian wool
• Super Bulky - 12mm to 15mm needles
• 1 skein is enough to make 1 scarf or 2 hats
• see project ideas on Ravelry HERE
• yarn details on Ravelry HERE
• $32.47 per skein

All of the following patterns will look great knit up with Cascade Magnum Paints .....

Bulky Mobius Cowl

• Free pattern from US!
• 1 skein Cascade Magnum Paints
• 12mm-47" circular needles

Shopping Tunic

• Pattern from Twinkle's Big City Knits (awesome book!) available on Amazon or at the Public Library
• Pattern details on Ravelry
• 3 skeins Cascade Magnum Paints
• 15mm or 12mm needles, see pattern for details

Uber Cowl

• FREE Pattern via Ravelry
• 1 skein Cascade Magnum Paints
• 10mm-29" circular needles

Weekend Pullover

• Leaflet pattern available in store or online at Patternfish
• pattern details on Ravelry
• 4 to 6 skeins Cascade Magnum or Cascade Magnum Paints
• 10mm & 12mm circular needles (see pattern for details)

Magnum Reversible Wrap

• PDF download via Ravelry
• 3 skeins Cascade Magnum or Cascade Magnum Paints
• 15 mm needles (see pattern for details)

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

New Free Pattern: Janice Market Bag

Janice Market Bag

Skills
Cast on, Knit, Purl, pick up stitches, cast off.

Materials
° Berroco Origami (50g/90m): 3 skeins (or Berroco Linsey, Captiva, or Seduce)
° 4mm-16” or 24” circular needles
° 4.5mm-16” or 24” circular needles
° 4mm crochet hook (optional, for picking up sts)
° Small stitch holder or scrap yarn ° Scrap yarn for provisional cast
° Darning needle (straight is easier) ° 4 Buttons: 3/4” wide
° Sewing needle & thread (in colours matching yarn and buttons)

Gauge
19 stitches & 25 rows = 4”/10xm in stocking stitch on larger needles 

Download Free Pattern Here

New Free Pattern: Rialto Baby Beanie

Rialto Baby Beanie

Size

° preemie (newborn, baby, toddler)

° Head circumference: 11(12-13, 14-15, 16-17)” or 27.5(30-32.5, 35-37.5, 40-42.5)cm

Materials

° Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Print;50g/105m, 1 ball

° Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK; 50g/110m (or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK), 1 ball

° 4mm-16” circular needles

° 3.5mm-16” circular needles

° 4mm double pointed needles

° 1 stitch marker

° darning needle (preferably pointy & small)

Hat on the left:

Newborn size, Debbie Bliss CashmerinoDK colour 18 (navy), Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Print 05 (Ravenna)

Hat on the right:

Toddler size, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK colour 43 (beige), Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Print 01 (Florence)

Dowload the pattern Here

Free Pattern: Quick Socks

Quick Socks

Pattern by Haley Waxberg

Notes
This is a quick, bulky weight sock that works up fast. I used a basic short row toe and heel, which I learned years ago from Wendy's Generic Toe Up Sock pattern. To make a child size cast on 12 sts and make 2 less W&T rows, to make a men’s size cast on 16 sts and make 2 more W&T rows.  This pattern is written with the expectation your you are already familiar with working short-rows (W&T), Otherwise links to good tutorials are offered below in Techniques. we also offer classes in store at Knit-O-Matic.

Size
Women

Materials
100m/109yds Bulky Yarn, ie. 1 skein of Dream in Color Groovy (we used collour Punky Fuchsia), Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky, or Berroco Vintage Chunky (with 5.5mm needles)
6mm/US10 double pointed needles
scrap yarn
5mm/H crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
2 locking stitch markers

Gauge

3.5 sts & 5 rows = 1" in stocking stitch knitting in the round

Techniques
Provisional Cast On - Chained Cast On
This is the easiest provisional cast-on I've ever come across, it goes on fast and pops out like a zipper!  Be sure to leave the tail longer on the end you finish with so you know which end to start unraveling.  www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/knitting/provisional-cast-on

Short Rows
I really like this particular tutorial because it shows you how to make the stitches pretty:
www.cosmicpluto.com/blog/as-promised-a-short-row-heel-tutorial/
Otherwise, check out this article about the fundamentals of Short Rows on Knitty:
www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/FEATbonnetric.html

Abbreviations
K         Knit
P         Purl
PM      Place marker on right needle
R         Row or Round
Rem    Remains
Sl        Slip stitch from Left to Right needle purlwise
SLM Slip Marker

St/s Stitch/esW&T   Wrap and turn (see Short Rows in Techniques)

Directions
Toe
With scrap yarn and crochet hook provisionally cast on (see techniques above) 14 sts.
R1: Purl.
R2: Sl1, K until 1 st rem, W&T.
R3: P until 1 st rem, W&T.
R4: K until 2 sts rem, W&T.
R5: P until 2 sts rem, W&T.
R6: K until 3 sts rem, W&T.
R7: P until 3 sts rem, W&T.
R8: K until 4 sts rem, W&T.
R9: P until 4 sts rem, W&T.
R10: K until 4sts rem, pick up wrap & knit it with the stitch (see techniques above), W&T.
R11: P until 4 sts rem, pick up wrap & purl it with the stitch (see techniques above), W&T.
R12: K until 3 sts rem, pick up wraps & knit them with the stitch, W&T.
R13: P until 3 sts rem, pick up wraps & purl them with the stitch, W&T.
R14: K until 2 sts rem, pick up wraps & knit them with the stitch, W&T.
R15: P until 2 sts rem, pick up wraps & purl them with the stitch, W&T.
R16: K until 1 sts rem, pick up wraps & knit them with the stitch, turn, slip 1 st stitch.
R17: P until 1sts rem, pick up wraps & purl them with the stitch, turn.

Next Round: Sl1, K to end of row. (If you are going to have a gap or hole where the 2 sides meet, pick up 1 stitch and decrease it out on the next round). One stitch at a time, remove the scrap yarn and pick up the provisional stitches. Knit these stitches. (Again, if you are going to have a gap or hole pick up 1 stitch and decrease it out on the next round). (28 sts)

Foot
Knit in the round until piece measures 6” from toe (You can make them longer, but the superwash yarn seems to have a lot of stretch and may still fit longer feet).

Heel
Slip 14 sts onto one needle, and 14 on another. You will be working on the second set of sts.
Repeat rows 2 to 17.

Instep
Redistribute sts on 4 needles
R1: Sl1, knit to end of needle, PM, pick up & knit 2 sts in gap, K sts that were on hold, PM, pick up & knit 2 sts in gap, knit 7 sts. Place marker, this is now the beginning of the round.
R2, 4: knit.
R3, 5: K to 1st marker,  SLM, k2tog, k to next marker, SLM, ssk, k to end. At end of R5, Leave 1 marker in the last st.

Leg
Knit until piece measures 5” from stitch marker.
Next 2 rounds: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of round.
Cast off loosely in k1p1 rib.
Weave in ends.

© 2012 Haley Waxberg and Knit-o-Matic, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced or distributed - mechanically, electronically, or by other means, including photocopying - without written permission of Knit-O-Matic. Pattern is for personal use only and not to be used to create items for commercial sale. 

You can find us at knitomatic.com!

Quick One Skein Holiday Gifts

It's time for gift knitting! This year feels like getting down to basics, simple, fast little knits that friends and family treasure because you made them. 

Thick and Quick Ribbed Cowl

• Free pattern from RubyKnits
• 9mm-24" or 29" circular needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea), Berroco Peruvia Quick ($10.97 ea), or Dream in Color Groovy ($21.97 ea)

Aujourd'hui

• Free pattern via Ravelry
• 10mm needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea), Cascade Magnum  ($24.97 ea, use 12mm or needles), Brown Sheep Burly Spun ($20.97 solid & semi-solids/$27.97 handpaints)

Morning Walk Headband

• Free pattern from Tif Matthews
• 6mm needles
• 6mm crochet hook
• 1 skein Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea), Berroco Vintage Chunky ($7.97 ea) or Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), 

Big Button Hat

• Free pattern from Bad Amy Knits
• 9mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea), Cascade Magnum ($24.97 ea, use 10mm or 12mm needles), Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid & semi-solids/$27.97 handpaints)

Bulky Mobius Cowl

• Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
• 10mm circular needles, minimum 36" long, 40" or 47" are also good.
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea), Cascade Magnum ($24.97 ea, use 12mm or 15mm needles), Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid & semi-solids/$27.97 handpaints)

Simple Wristlets

• Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
• 8mm double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea, use 9mm needles), Brown Sheep Burly Spun ($20.97 solid & semi-solids/$27.97 handpaints), or Malabrigo Gruesa (on sale for $11)

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

CLEARANCE Malabrigo Gruesa & Aquarella

  Malabrigo Aquarella 

• Reg. $17.97, Sale $13
• Superbulky, slubby, hand-dyed multi-colour
• 100% wool
• 100g/65 yds
• 9mm needles (can use 8mm to 10mm)

  Malabrigo Gruesa 25% Off

• Reg. $14.97, Sale $11
• Superbulky, slubby, kettle-dyed semi-solid
• 100% wool
• 100g/65 yds
• 9mm needles (can use 8mm to 10mm)

Bulky Mobius Cowl

• Free Pattern
• 2 skeins of Malabrigo Gruesa or Aquarella
• 10mm-36" (or 40" or 47") circular needles

Bulky Cabled Legwarmers

• Free pattern
• 4 to 5 skeins Malabrigo Gruesa or Aquarella
• cable needle
• 8mm to 10mm needles

Urchin

• Free pattern
• 2 skeins  of Malabrigo Gruesa or Aquarella
• 8mm straight needles

Simple Wristlets

• Free Pattern
• 1 skein in each colour of Malabrigo Gruesa or Aquarella
• 8mm double pointed needles

Pointy Elf Hat

• Pattern from More Last Minute Knitted Gifts
• 1 skein  Malabrigo Gruesa or Aquarella
• 8mm-16" circular needles
• 8mm double pointed needles

You can find us at Knitomatic.com

FREE Pattern: Simple Wristlets

Simple Wristlets

These wristlets are fast, simple, and very satisfying. They make quick, easy gifts that stand out. Designed with Malabrigo Gruesa, the yarn’s texture and depth of colour works with the simple design to create extra interest and a unique, handmade aesthetic.  

Read more about it on Ravelry

Download for FREE at knitomatic.com

They also knit up beautifully using Malabrigo Rasta, using 9mm needles. See the details for the ones we whipped up HERE. 

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