Beaded Hedgehog Figet a New Pattern! A Knit AND Crochet Combo

 A New Pattern!

                    Beaded Hedgehog Fidget - A Knit AND Crochet combo Pattern

I had seen the beaded hedgehog craze going on, featuring little crocheted and beaded hedgies.  I sooorrt of liked them but thought I could make improvements.  I did try a few patterns but meh...  so I wrote my own.  

I have crocheted since I was a young girl (50 some years or more) and have been a knitter since the 1990's.  I like knitting for most projects such as garments and slippers, but crochet has it's place for utilitarian items such as potholders.  I do enjoy both crafts.  In thinking about the little hedgehogs I thought that the crocheted body with the beads certainly lent itself to the bumpy look - but I didn't like the crocheted face.  I played around and made some with knit faces.  

I love them!  I hope you are tempted to try my pattern as they really are cute. 

Here are some pics of the ones I've made thus far (I am making 16 for my granddaughter's 1st grade class and a few extra to give away to the neighbor children).  The pattern is available on a few different sites: my 

Kriskrafter website:  https://www.kriskrafter.com/product-page/beaded-hedgehog-fidget-knit-and-crochet                                                                                                                                                          My Etsy store:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kriskrafter1

Ravelry:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beaded-hedgehog-fidget

Make Sentro Addi Knitting Machine hat and Cordy icord maker tool embellishment

I made a couple hats on my Sentro circular knitting machine.  Then, for embellishment, I knit some icord using the Cordy icord maker tool, then wove it in.  I then played with another hat a bit more.  Here is a video of the first hat (gray/blue).  My daughter LOVED the orange one.  

Cordy icord tool is available on the kriskrafter.com website.  Shipping worldwide and qty discounts. 

How to do an icord bind-off with the new Cordy icord maker - EASY!

 Now available!  Ships worldwide.  www.kriskrafter.com

Introducing the new Cordy icord maker!

 Introducing the "Cordy" icord maker!  Lightweight, easy to use, no experience necessary!

 

Available now!

Direct link:  https://www.kriskrafter.com/product-page/cordy-icord-maker-kriskrafter

Happy Halloween and happy knitting!

Check out my line of Machine Knitting accessories. 

• Garter Bars & Needle stoppers - 6.5mm, 8mm, 9mm
• Needle Beetle needle selectors for the plastic mid-gauge machines
  
• Weave-R weaving accessory
• Transfer tools
• Ultimate Sweater machine cast-on combs and misc. parts
•  Patterns and links to more free patterns
  

 

 

Needle Beetles now for Brother machines too!

 Last year I came out with the "Needle Beetle" needle selector for the Silver Reed (studio,singer) LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, Zippy 90, and GK-370.  It was a hit!  but I kept getting asked if it would work on the Brother plastic machines, KX and Convertibles.  Unfortunately they have different widths (not length) to their needle beds and a couple other factors such as they don't have the round knobs on top of their needles like the LK's do.  I weighed whether to take on another expensive project, but so many were asking I went ahead and did it.  

I am happy to announce that we now have the Needle Beetle II for the Brother plastic machines, KX models and convertible models.  *sorry thus far it will not work on the KH-341. 

The Needle Beetle needle selector makes selecting needle arrangements go MUCH faster when working specialty stitches such as tuck, slip, weaving, lace, fairisle, etc.

Needle Beetle for LK machines.

Needle Beetle II for Brother KX & Convertible machines.

Both Needle Beetle and Needle Beetle II work exactly the same way, they both work on 8-stitch pattern repeats (16 for the Convertible 9mm option).  You simply select the first 8 needles, push the Needle Beetle across the needle bed and the NB will select all the rest of the stitches exactly in the pattern you chose.   There are now some great videos on Youtube by various knitters demo-ing the NB.  

For information or ordering go to: www.kriskrafter.com

New Weaving attachment for LK-150 Knitting Machine!

Yay!!

New for the LK machines!

The Weave-R attachment will fit the following machines:

LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, Zippy 90, GK-370.

*No, I am sorry it will not fit other machines.

The Weave-R attachment will speed up your knit-weaving projects. This attachment is used in conjunction with your main carriage. You lay your weaving yarn across needles that are selected and pushed out to "D" position, then run the Weave-R across the needle bed. The weaving yarn will then be woven (over & under) the needles, then, knit across with your main carriage and you now have a nice contrast yarn woven in. Watch my demo video here: https://youtu.be/bvvXUmyk_yM A much faster way to perform knit weaving than having to do hand manipulations. For more info/purchasing, go to www.kriskrafter.com

 

 

 

Needle Beetle - Tuck Stitch patterns with Charts

 Hi Beetle users!  

Come here to see different needle arrangements to make specialty stitches.  These are the TUCK stitches.  I have made these tuck stitches using the new Needle Beetle needle selector and my LK-150 knitting machine.  If you don't have a Needle Beetle yet but would like to learn more about it go to: https://www.kriskrafter.com/product-page/needle-beetle-needle-selector

I will be adding to this all the time, so be sure to check back.  I will make another page for Slip stitches once I start on those.  

Tuck Stitch #1

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Tuck Stitch #2

Tuck Stitch #3

 

Tuck Stitch #4

Tuck Stitch #5

Tuck Stitch #6

Tuck Stitch #7

Tuck Stitch #8

Tuck Stitch #9

Tuck Stitch #10

Tuck Stitch #11 

Tuck Stitch #12

 

Tuck Stitch  #13

 

Tuck stitch #14

Needle Beetle needle selector - list and charts of 8-stitch needle arrangements.

Hi MKers, 

For those of you who own one of my new Needle Beetle needle selectors.  I have come up with a list of the various 8-stitch needle arrangements that can be used with the Needle Beetle. 

Use/combine these arrangements to create your own designs.  Some lend themselves better to Tuck, some to slip, lace, or fairisle.   * I will be posting a collection of Stitch Patterns that I've come up with soon.

If I have missed some, please let me know and I will add it.

 You can link to the PDF file here and download it:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BU-XRBXW0Ki7PCREIGpXvQwERBtT2VIm/view?usp=sharing 

 If you don't own a Needle Beetle needle selector but are interested in one.  Take a look at my website: 

www.kriskrafter.com for more information.  

The Original Needle Beetle works on these machine:  LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, GK-370

The newest Needle Beetle II works on Brother KX & Convertible models.  

New Accessory for the LK-150 users! Needle Beetle needle selector

Kriskrafter has an exciting new accessory for the LK-150/140, LK-100, and GK-370 Knitting Machine users.

The Needle Beetle needle selector

The Needle Beetle needle selector selects needles and pushes them in to "D" position so that you can then perform Tuck, Slip, Lace, Fairisle, etc. You hand select the first 8 needles in to the arrangement you want, then push the Needle Beetle across the needle bed and it will select the rest of the needles lickety spilt! Yes, this is similar to some old needle selectors but a couple differences: first mine is all made in the U.S., and secondly the old ones selected the needles only to "C" position - you had to then push them manually to "D" position.

The Needle Beetle will work on the 6.5mm LK-150, LK-140 (and also, I believe the Japanese machine GK-370), as well as the 9mm LK-100. Stay Tuned!

See a demo video here on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiO40h1e8AE

and here it's in use to make tuck stitch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xikaWyfBLXk&t=1s

Available for ordering now on www.kriskrafter.com

Addi King or Sentro Circular Knitting Machine - Learn 2 color Plating!

I have flat bed knitting machines and have always loved the look of plating. I wanted to do it on my circular knitting machines Addi King & Sentro so I did.
I think the natural roll of the purl side on to the knit side would make a nifty looking hat brim.  You can also play around with striping (I talk about it in the video towards the end).  I thought you might enjoy seeing how to do it.  hope you will try this and share with others. 
Happy knitting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj8QkrZFBqo&fbclid=IwAR3cYo9zMzYOeLbU9n-AFjnqixoEXouDmJEctdECpK_6oeIdKiH1WsB18m4

Atilla Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern!

I love texture knitting more than I love knitting with multiple colors.  These 2 stitch patterns are both super easy (ALL KNIT!) and are squooshy and comfortable around the neck.  I chose a pretty variegated yarn that looks great in these textures.  (my yarn was from Knitpicks, Swish Tonal, "Canopy" was the color I believe)

Atilla Scarf 
by Kris Basta
©2018

Finished Size is approximately 11" W (at widest point) x 60" L.
I washed mine and then just finger blocked it and let it air dry.

Tools & Materials:

• U.S. Size 10 (6mm) knitting needles
• Worsted weight yarn approx.  285-300 yds

Gauge: 

4.5 sts per inch in Garter Stitch

Abbreviations: 

k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
k2togtbl = knit 2 together thru the back loop.
st = stitch
rep = repeat
sl-1 = slip one stitch (do this purl wise)
yo = yarn over
kfb = knit in the front and the back of the stitch to increase

DIRECTIONS:

CO6  then knit one row.

Set up rows:
WS 1. kfb, k1, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
 RS 2. k1tbl, k4, kfb,   [7 sts]
      3. kfb, k1, sl-1, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
      4. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.  [8sts]
      5. kfb, k3, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
      6. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.  [9 sts]
      7. kfb, *k1, sl-1, to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
      8. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.  [10 sts]
      9. kfb, k3, sl-1, k1, sl-1, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
     10. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.   [11 sts]

Now work Pattern Rows #1

Pattern Rows #1
WS  1. kfb, *k1, sl-1, rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
 RS  2. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.
        3. kfb, k2, sl-1, *k1, sl-1, rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
        4. k1tbl, k to last st, kfb.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have 59 sts, then work rows 1 and 2 once more.  You should now have 60 sts.

Now work Pattern Rows #2

Pattern Rows #2
WS  1. kfb, k1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2togtbl.
 RS  2. k1tbl, k2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last st, kfb.
        3. kfb, k1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 5 sts, k1, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
        4. k1tbl, k3, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last st, kfb.

Rep rows 1-4 above until you have 89 sts, then work rows 1 and 2 once more.  You should now have 90 sts.

To finish off...
WS  1. kfb, k to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, k2togtbl.
 RS  2. k to last st, kfb.
        3. Bind off.

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Gallatin Scarf - Knitting Pattern

The Gallatin Scarf

Knitting Pattern

Now available HERE

“Gallatin Scarf” named after the beautiful Gallatin Valley where I live, it is the first scarf in a series of 3 to be published on my blog. Worked from the bottom up, this scarf works up fairly quickly using worsted weight yarn and size 10 1/2 needles. A simple repeat in the pattern makes this fairly mindless - a great car project.
My finished scarf was approximately 82” x 10”.

This pattern was fully tested by a great team of testers here on Ravelry.

I didn’t even block mine, just lightly steamed the stockinette/reverse stockinette stripes to get them to lay a bit flatter.

As with all my patterns, feel free to make and sell as many as you’d like.
These make great craft show items.

Bridger Cowl Pattern - Language Versions

Click on a link below, choose the language you want your pattern to be.....
You can then download or print from there.  If this does not work for you, you may try switching from Firefox to Internet Explorer or vice versa.  Worst case senario you can copy and paste the directions into a word doc and print it out.  Enjoy!

English - Bridger Cowl Pattern

Spanish - Bridger Cowl Pattern

Polish - Bridger Cowl Pattern

Portuguese - Bridger Cowl Pattern

Pattern Index - List and quick links to patterns on my blog

Hand Knitting Patterns

2-Needle Boot Toppers
Atilla Scarf
Better Dorm Boots - Mens
Better Dorm Boots - Women
Better Dorm Boots Deluxe
Better Dorm Boots - Lace Edition
Bridger Cowl
Cats Paw Scarf
Clipper Scarf
Crocodilly Mocs for Newborns
Crocodilly Mocs for Women
Cutie Cupcake Dolls
Definitely Diagonal Scarf
Easy Cake Cowl
Gallatin Scarf
Indian Summer Top
Jefferson Scarf
Madison Scarf
Occasional Cable Cowl
Old Flames Scarf
Quite Simply Scarf
Ridgely Mittens
Santa's Hearthside Slippers
Soft Shoulder Cowl
Stringy Cowl
Totem Scarf
Towel Toppers
Wiggle Lace Scarf
Zig n Zag Fingerless Mitts

Machine Knitting Patterns

Clipper Scarf
Cowl
Dishcloths
Eyeglass Necklace
Felted Slippers - Single Strand
Felted Slippers - Double Strand
Headband
Lil Diamonds Stringy Cowl
My Sideways Pullover
Sort of Sideways Tunic
Whisper Cowl

Crochet Patterns

Ahh Spa Slippers for Women
Ahh Spa Slippers for Men
Bandito Cowl
Oatmeal Hat
Slouchy Hat
Yorkville Cowl

Cut-n-Sew Patterns

Felted Oven Mitts

Cutie Cupcake Dolls - Free Knitting Pattern!

I saw this posted on a Facebook group - this is so cute I just had to ask if I could put her pattern notes on my blog.  

Cutie Cupcake Dolls Pattern by Kristy Roberts
(published with permission)

Materials:
DK yarn
size 3 (3.25mm) Needles 


Abbreviations:
CO = cast on
KFB = knit in front and back (this is an increase)
p =purl
k =knit
Stst = stockinette stitch (knit one row, then purl the next row)
K2tog = knit 2 stitches together (this is a decrease)



 ©Kristy Roberts 2017
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Chippyrabbit/cutie-cupcake-dolls

*This is knitted flat, starting at the bottom and working upward.

Base of cupcake
1. CO 6 sts 
2. KFB across. [12 sts]
3. P 
4. *KFB, K1 repeat from * across. [18 sts] 
5. P 
6. *KFB, K1 repeat from * across. [27 sts] 
7. P 
8. *KFB, K2 repeat from * across. [36 sts] 
9. P 
10. *KFB, K2 repeat from * across. [49 sts] 
11. Knit (to create fold line)

Skirt 
1-18. Work 18 rows in K1, P1 to create rib. 
19. Bind off in purl (firmly).

Body 
1. Pick up and K 36 stitches on wrong side opposite fold line. 
2-4. Stst 3 rows 
5. *k4, k2tog, repeat from * across. 
6. Stst 3 rows. 
7. *k3, k2tog, repeat from * across. 
8. P 
9. *k1, k2tog, repeat from * across.

**change to head color 
1. Stst 3 rows. 
2. *Kfb, k1, repeat from * across. 
3. P 
4. *Kfb, k1, repeat from * across. 
5. Stst 7 rows 
6. *K4, k2tog, repeat from * across. 
7. P 
8. *K3, k2tog, repeat from * across. 
9. P 
10. *K1, k2tog, repeat from * across. 
11. P 
12. K2tog across.
13. Cut yarn leaving a tail to thread thru darning needle and gather remaining stitches. 
14. Sew on eyes and face detail.
15. Sew seams and stuff to your desired fullness. 
16. Sew on hair.

Arms - 
1. CO 8 sts.
2-9. Stst 8 rows. 

*Change to hand color 
10. K across. 
11. P across. 
12. *K1, k2tog repeat from * across to last 2 sts, k2.  [6 sts] 
13. P 
14.  Cut yarn leaving a tail to thread thru darning needle and gather remaining stitches. 
15. Sew on arms.

Cupcake hat. 

CO 38 sts. 

1-4. K1, p1 (rib) for 4 rows.

*Change color 

5. K 

6. *PFB, K2, repeat from * across.  

7. K 

8. P 

9. *K2tog, YO, repeat from * across.  

10. P 

11. K 

12. Pick up stitch from first new color row and P2tog across.

13-16. Stst 4 rows. 

14. *K3, k2tog, repeat from * across. 

15. P 

16. k2, k2tog, repeat from * across. 

17. P 

18. k1, k2tog, repeat from * across. 

19. P 

20. K2tog across. 

21.  Cut yarn leaving a tail to thread thru darning needle and gather remaining stitches.

22. Sew seam.

23. Sew on pretty "sprinkles" using other colored yarns.  -I supposed tiny beads could be used as an option for the sprinkles.

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My Sideways Pullover - Knitting Machine rendition

I liked the look of a hand knit pattern called Jujuba, it is a free pattern on the Berroco website.  http://www.berroco.com/patterns/jujuba

I wanted to make this on my knitting machine.  You need a long length machine to make this as there is over 200 needles at work at times.  I used my Brother KX350 (mid-gauge), I have 2 of them joined together.  I suppose the Ultimate Sweater Machines, LK-150's or any other machines, that folks have joined together, could also be used.  I write this out not as one of my patterns, simply to tell you how I made mine on the machine.  I am a 36" bust size, typically wear size medium, my height is 5'7".  This fit me perfectly.  Hope this helps someone else out that may want to make this pattern on their knitting machine.  

Tension set at 5.  

Yarn: 2/2 Cotton. (Sport weight?) see more yarn info at the bottom of this post.

Gauge: 19 sts x 26 rows = 4". 

This sweater is made in 2 sections.

Right Section

Sleeve: RC000. Cast on 53 sts, knit 6 rows. 

Inc Rows:  Inc at each end, knit 1 row.  [55 sts].  

Rep this inc every 6th row, 11 times more – [75 sts].  RC066.  Work even for 10  more rows, end with carriage on the right.  RC076.

Set RC000.   

Next Row: Cast on 74 sts at beginning of this row and at the beginning of next row. [223 total sts]          Knit 38 rows.  RC038.  
*a note on casting on that many stitches at the beginning of the row, I find that the latch tool cast on works best.

Divide for Neck: 

Set RC000.  Place left-most 112 sts in Hold position, leaving right-most 111 stitches in work.  Set carriage hold buttons.  

Back:  Knit 2 rows.

Dec Rows:  Using 3-prong tool and FF decrease, decrease 1 stitch at neck edge.  Rep this dec every other row 4 times more.  [106 sts.]  Work even until RC032.  Remove these 106 sts with waste yarn. 

Front:  RC000.  Put the right-most 112 stitches in work position, and take carriage off of hold.   Knit 3 rows.

Dec Rows: Using 3-prong tool and FF decrease, decrease 1 stitch at neck edge.  Rep this dec every other row 13 times more.  [98 sts.]  Work even until RC032.  Remove these 98 sts with waste yarn.  **IMPORTANT** Mark this as your Front section as it is confusing when you go to seam if you haven't marked it. 

Left Section:

Work same as right side only make sure to mirror it. 

Finishing

Sl 106 sts of each back section onto two 29” length circular needles.  Hold pieces together with WS together.  Perform a 3-needle bind off.  Join front sections in the same manner. 

Seam under arms and sides using any method you prefer.  I like using mattress stitch.

On the cherry sweater I picked up and knit 4 rows of ribbing on the sleeves, hem, and neck edge.  -but this is optional.  I liked the way it looked.  A single crochet edge would also look nice.   On the green sweater I did 4 rows of ribbing on the cuffs, 2" of ribbing on the hem, and no ribbing on the neckline.

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*A note on my yarn choice (cherry color), Conshocken Cotton Softball.  I loved the look when I first had it all made up. ....then I washed and dried it.  ugh.  The yarn lost a lot of color and dulled down quite a bit.  Not totally loving it.  I do love how the pattern made up though and will definitely make this again!

My second one, the green is made with 1 strand of Denys Brunton "Magicolor" yarn, and 1 strand of 2/24 acrylic, heather gray color.   This one washed up nicely and I dried it in the machine about 75% then laid out flat for the rest of the drying.  Pleased with the results.

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Oatmeal hat

OATMEAL SLOUCHY BEANIE

I am suddenly obsessed with the camel stitch (a hdc that is performed in the 3rd loop).  This beanie is made with all hdc camel stitches.  You begin working the band on one side of the round, then you'll turn as you would at the end of a row worked flat, turn the beanie inside out, and work on the other side for the whole rest of the hat.  This will give you a ridge-y ribbing look to the band and a bumpy oatmeal texture to the body of the hat.  Super super simple once you understand the camel stitch of working in that 3rd loop.  

Materials:

Size "I" (5.5mm) hook

Yarn - worsted weight approx. 140-150 yds

References:

• How to perform the hdc camel stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2nyqJZBfvA

• Hdc decrease (please note that she demonstrates this as a regular hdc, not camel stitch version, you will need to do this decrease as a camel stitch in the 3rd loops.)  Also keep watching her video to the middle point as she says a preferred way that she does this - I use the same method and it is less bulky in appearance.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ngoj60GnNM

DIRECTIONS:

Ch64, join in the round with a slip st in the first chain.
1. Ch1 then hdc in same ch, hdc in each ch across, join by slst into top of first hdc.[64 hdc]

2. Ch1, then hdc in the back (third) loop to perform "camel stitch" (see video above under references if you don't know how to do this.) Proceed to hdc camel stitch in each hdc around.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
3. Repeat round 2 until you have worked 1.75-2" (whatever width you like the look of).

4.  Ch1 then turn the work so that you are working on the other (inside) of the round - I actually just turn the hat inside out at this point.  Hdc (regular hdc, not camel stitch - for this row only) in same stitch as join then in the back loop of each st around, slip st into the top of the first hdc.

5. Work hdc camel stitches in each st on every round until pc measure 9" from beginning chain.
6. Ch1, then *work 6 hdc camel st, now work a hdc camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
7. Ch1, then *work 5 hdc camel st, now work a hdc  camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
8. Ch1, then *work 4 hdc camel st, now work a hdc  camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
9. Ch1, then *work 3 hdc camel st, now work a hdc  camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
10. Ch1, then *work 2 hdc camel st, now work a hdc  camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.

Please note, It will get a bit tight working in this small amount of stitches but can be done.

11. Ch1, then *work 1 hdc camel st, now work a hdc camel decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
12. Ch1, then *work a hdc camel stitch decrease over the next 2 sts. (also worked in that back third loop as camel stitch), rep from * to end of round.  Join with slst in top of first hdc.
13. Cut yarn leaving 8" tail and thread thru the last stitch to close it, then with a darning needle and yarn tail, weave the yarn tail thru each of the tops of the hdc's, cinch tight and tie off.   Cut yarn a bit shorter and weave in yarn tail.
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