***Moss - Ivy Facecloth Correction***

Well just wanted everyone to know that there is a correction that needs to be made to the Moss - Ivy Facecloth. It has to do with where you start the Pattern Rows.

1. K1, P1, Across end with K1
2. K1, P1, Across end with K1
3. K1, P1, Across end with K1
4. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
5. K1, P1, K1, Knit 31, K1, P1, K1
6. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
7. K1, P1, Across end with K1
8. K1, P1, Across end with K1
9. K1, P1, Across end with K1
10. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1 (WS)

Start Pattern Rows on the right side

Start the first row of the pattern rows now and complete the instructions according to the pattern previously posted.

Janet Nogle
jnogle@cox.net

New Blog and First Design to be added

Well I am trying to get back to a normal schedule. I have finished the calendar and will only be doing mainenance on the Yahoo group where the the corrections and overflow patterns are.

I had to put my dishcloth design "Moss N Ivy" on the back burner until the calendar ordeal was over. I have finished it, tested it and have given it to several people because I didn't have it posted yet. I have finished it and I am adding it to my blog. I have something else in the works too but I haven't had a lot of time to work on it but you will see it in the near future.

Remember these are copyright patterns designed by me. You are more than welcome to print out a copy for your own use but you can't post this pattern anywhere or claim it as your own. I hope you enjoy using it and if you want more information about Moss borders see my previous message.

Moss-Ivy Face Cloth
© Janet Nogle February 2007

Materials:
#7 Knitting Needles
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted 1 skein (Snapdragon was the color used in photo) OR
Any Cotton yarn 1 skein

Cast on 37 stitches

This border pattern is 9 rows, three rows Moss (K1, P1), three rows stockinette and three more rows Moss (K1, P1). You can use whatever border you like, I just wanted something different.

Notes:

Lifelines are recommended with this cloth, I always use them when working with a lace pattern.

P2Tog-b: Purl 2 together through back loop Inserting needle from the left, behind, into the backs of the 2nd and 1st stitches (in that order) , then wrapping yarn in front to complete the purl stitch in the usual way. Some good sites to help with this:

http://www.knittingwisdom.com/classes/shaping-descreases-purl-2-together-through-back-loop.htm

http://www.thedietdiary.com/blog/lucia/296



OR

Purl 1 stitch, return it to the left-hand needle, then with point of right hand needle pass the next st over it and off needle. Then slip the st back to right hand needle. (not everyone will agree that there is more than one way to do something – do what is comfortable with you)

Yarn Overs when Purling: You have to wrap the yarn around the needle when increasing with Yarn Overs and purling, having the yarn just lay on the needle will not provide you with an extra stitch.

I have given instructions “stitch by stitch” instead of using the usual * to repeat sequence of stitches because several rows may throw you off using the traditional method.


1. K1, P1, Across end with K1
2. K1, P1, Across end with K1
3. K1, P1, Across end with K1
4. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
5. K1, P1, K1, Knit 31, K1, P1, K1
6. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
7. K1, P1, Across end with K1
8. K1, P1, Across end with K1
9. K1, P1, Across end with K1



1. K1, P1, K1, K4, K2Tog, K1, YO K4, K2Tog, K1, YO K4, K2Tog, K1, YO K4, K2Tog, K1, YO K3, K1, P1, K1

2. (WS) K1, P1, K1, P3, YO P2, P2Tog, P3, YO P2, P2Tog, P3, YO P2, P2Tog, P3, YO P2, P2Tog, P3, K1, P1, K1

3. (RS) K1, P1, K1, K2, K2Tog, K3, YO K2, K2Tog, K3 YO K2, K2Tog, K3, YO K2, K2Tog, K3, YO K3, K1, P1, K1

4. K1, P1, K1, P3, YO P4, P2Tog, P1, YO P4, P2Tog, P1, YO P4, P2Tog, P1, YO P4, P2Tog, P1, K1, P1, K1

5. K1, P1, K1, K2Tog, K5, YO K2Tog, K5, YO K2Tog, K5, YO K2Tog, K5, YO K3, K1, P1, K1

6. K1, P1, K1, P4, P2Tog-b, P1, YO P4, P2Tog-b, P1, YO P4, P2Tog-b, P1, YO P4, P2Tog-b, P1, YO P3, K1, P1, K1

7. K1, P1, K1, K3, YO K3, SSK, K2, YO K3, SSK, K2, YO K3, SSK, K2, YO K3, SSK, K2, K1, P1, K1

8. K1, P1, K1, P2, P2Tog-b, P3, YO P2, P2Tog-b, P3, YO P2, P2Tog-b, P3, YO P2, P2Tog-b, P3, YO P3, K1, P1, K1

9. K1, P1, K1, K3, YO K4, SSK, K1, YO K4, SSK, K1, YO K4, SSK, K1, YO K4, SSK, K1, K1, P1, K1

10. K1, P1, K1, P2Tog-b, P5, YO P2Tog-b, P5, YO P2Tog-b, P5, YO P2Tog-b, P5, YO P3, K1, P1, K1

Repeat the 10 row sequence two more times or until the size you prefer is completed and work the border:

1. K1, P1, Across end with K1
2. K1, P1, Across end with K1
3. K1, P1, Across end with K1
4. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
5. K1, P1, K1, Knit 31, K1, P1, K1
6. K1, P1, K1, Purl 31, K1, P1, K1
7. K1, P1, Across end with K1
8. K1, P1, Across end with K1
9. K1, P1, Across end with K1

Bind off in Stockenette

New Blog

This is my new blog for knitting and personal information. I wanted to leave the other blog (designknitting.blogspot.com) for the Calendar information.

I will be adding information about knitting, my patterns, personal info on this blog. I did finish up everything pertaining to the Calendar last week so time to move on.

I am working with different border looks for cloths. I think we get bored with the Garter and Moss stitch borders. Of course no one is strapped with having to do the exact border a pattern calls for. I have converted Garter stitch borders to Moss stitch and Moss to Garter borders. I believe it depends on the look you want to have. I use Moss to dress up a cloth and Garter to dress down a look. I don't like using Moss if the cloth pattern is fancy, I think it detracts from the design, unless Moss is part of the pattern. If you have a "Picture" cloth you are working with that has just one point of focus then you would probably want to make it a Moss border.

My new pattern called "Moss N Ivy" uses the Moss stitch as part of the border and pattern. I wanted to "frame" the cloth so I used this as part of the design. If you ever want to change a border to Moss but don't know how to do this, use the following as a rule of thumb:

This is worked over two stitches (K1, P1). If you have an uneven number of stitches in your design, every row will start with K1 and end with K1. If you have an even number of stitches in your design, you will need to rotate the pattern. Row 1 will be K1, P1 and end with P1. Your next row will have to start with P1, K1. What is the secret of this.....If a row ends with K1, then the next row will start with K1 and vice versa.

I will be adding the pattern as soon as I have it tested and make any necessary changes.

Janet Nogle
jnogle@cox.net