Pidge, neckwarmer FREE pattern

I had no idea what a “Pidge” was and truly had no idea I was creating one, until I decided to look for similar garments on-line. I discovered that a neck wrap that is like a short scarf and fits snuggly around the neck has a name: “PIGDE”! I don’t know the derivation of the word, nor do I know if I am stepping on anyone’s toes by borrowing the term (although it seems to be a recognized general term). Who knew? Anyway, here is a simple, quick, and much appreciated last minute gift for any man, woman or child on your list. Enjoy. Don’t forget to whip one up for yourself!

NECK-WARMER/PIDGE PATTERN

Materials:
1-2 Skeins Lion Brand Woolease Thick and Quick
Size 13 needles
2 3/4 inch buttons
tapestry needle
Note: length and width of warp may be adjusted to fit. The piece is worked in a 3 stitch rib so cast on enough stitches in multiples of three. This pattern is written for a size large which is suitable for men or for a less snug lady’s size.

Cast on 24 sts.
Work in K3,P3 rib until piece measures approximately 11/2-2 inches shorter than desired finished length.

* K3, P3 * (3 times) Bind off one stitch. K2, bind off one stitch, P2, then continue to work rest of row in rib pattern.

Resume working in rib pattern, cast on one stitch in this row for each stitch cast off in prior row. (this creates the two button holes).

Then continue in pattern until piece measures desired length.

Cast off all stitches in pattern.

Place and sew on buttons.

That is it! Scratch another item off your list!

Waterfall Shawl

Waterfall Shawl
Size 11, 24” circular needles
Yarns:
Yarn A: 2 skeins Lion Brand Homespun in Color 329:Waterfall
Yarn B: 2 skeins Paton’s Twister in Bongo Blue
Yarn C: 2 skeins hobby Lobby Brand, Haute Fur in color: River Iris

Row 1: With one strand each of yarns A & B held together cast on 30 stitches. (this piece is not knit in the round, but worked back and forth on the needle in rows; the circular needle is simply used to accommodate the large number of sts.)
Row 2: K1, M1, K to last 2 sts. M1, K1
Row 3: Knit across
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until piece measures 6 inches from cast on row. Place marker.
Drop yarn B and then with one strand each of yarns A and C held together repeat rows 2 & 3 until piece measures 4 inches from marker.
Place second marker.
Drop yarn C and with one strand each of yarns A & B held together, repeat rows 2 & 3 until piece measures 3 inches from second marker. Place third marker.
Drop yarn B and add an additional ball of yarn A. with two strands of yarn A held together work s follows:
Row 1: K1, M2, K to last 2 sts., M2, K1
Row 2: Knit
Repeat rows 1 & 2 (6 times)
Drop one strand of yarn A. With one strand each of yarns A & C held together work as follows:
Row 1: K 1, M1, K to last 2 sts., M1, K1
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 & 2 (6 times)
Drop yarn C. With one strand each of yarns A & B held together, repeat rows 1 & 2 (3 times)
Drop yarn B. Add additional ball of yarn A. with two strands of yran A held together, K 8 rows.
Drop one strand of yarn A. With one strand each of yarns A & C held together, K 16 rows.
Bind off all stitches.

Luscious Grapes Wrap

Luscious Grapes- Easy Knit wrap

One size fits most.

Amazing textures and rich lush colors make this wrap a delight to wear. You may make one as a gift, but you’ll wind up wanting one for yourself as well!

Size 9 circular needles
Yarn: 2 balls Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Infusion Kid Mohair in color 614
2 hanks Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Lavender Mix #6283

Cast on 56 sts.

Holding one strand each of yarns a & B together, work in rows in K2, P2 rib until piece measures approximately 11.5-12 inches from cast on. (to make life easy I knit until the ball of yarn A ran out).

Drop yarn A and continue with one strand of yarn B only.
K4, knit across
K4, purl across to last 4 sts., K4
Repeat these two rows 5 times

With next right side row begin K2, P2 rib pattern again and continue for approximately 12 inches ending with a wrong side row.

K4, knit across
K4, purl across to last 4 sts., K4
Repeat these two rows 5 times.

With next right side row, using one strand each of yarn A and yarn B held together, begin K2, P2 rib pattern for approximately 8-9 inches, ending on a wrong side row. On next right side row, (K2, P2) 3 times, bind off next six stitches, then continue in K2, P2 rib to end of row. On next row (K2, P2) 3 times, then add on/cast on 6 stitches to create buttonhole.
Beginning with next row, continue to work in K2, P2 rib for approximately 3-4 inches more (or until yarn A runs out).

Bind off all stitches.

Sew a cool button on to the side of the shawl that does not have the buttonhole.

Cuddle up!