Knex Yarn Swift *new and improved!*

This is my fourth version of the knex yarn swift. My favorite so far. Also this one took up nearly all my pieces.

The first and second versions are located here.

For the third version I used the Ferris wheel instructions from that came with my knex set. Worked great, really big and impressive. But not so good to hold skeins that weren't originally wound on it.



So for version 4 I give you the adjustable knex yarn swift. (I'm sorry the pictures kinda suck, because I reinforced it like crazy, there are alot of pieces and it makes it hard to tell whats going on.)

Pattern: Diamond Scarf

This was inspired by a post on Craftster a couple years ago. Someone posted a link to a scarf at alloy.com

Someone else found the link to the stitch pattern, but when I go there now the site is shutdown. ETA: I found the cached version at web.archive.org - http://web.archive.org/web/20051118132858/http://www.obgidge.com/lesson32.html
I HATE making scarves, but this one is so cool looking, that I don't mind it.

Diamond Scarf- crochet



Above(from left to right):
Black- Red heart bulky craft yarn(2 skeins) and Spice - Lion brand bulky (3 skeins)
Blue and Red- Red Heart 1 skein of each
Pink and Black- Lion Brand wool-ease 2 Black 3 Pink


Hook size I or J- go down a hook size or so if it seems to big/loose
Yarn- any really, I've used bulky and worsted

Stitches:
UDC (unfinished dc): YO, insert hook, draw up lp, YO, draw lp through 2 loop

Directions:
With main color-
For a width of 2 square(bulky yarn) - Ch 14
For a width of 3 squares- Ch 20
For a width of 4 squares- Ch 26

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 2: *Sc in first sc, sk 2 sc, 7 dc in next sc, sk 2sc* repeat between *'s, end with 2 sc, SWITCH TO CC ch3 turn


Row 3: Work UDC in next 3 dc,
YO, draw lp through all 4 lps on hook,
* ch 4,
sc in next dc,
ch3,
UDC in next 3 dc,
UDC in sc,
unifinished dc in next 3 dc,
YO,
draw p through all 8 loops on hook*
repeat between *'s across,
end with a half star= UDC in last 3 dc, UDC in lst sc, YO, draw lp through all 5 lps on hook,ch 3, turn.
(WHOO! thats a doozy, you'll get it! -if not contact me and I'll see if we can work though it)

Row 4: 3 dc in st closing last 4-dc group on prev row, * sc in sc, 7 dc in st closing 7-dc group *; repeat between *'s across, end with 4 dc in st closing last half star on prev row, SWITCH TO MC ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc in first dc, ch 3, * UDC in next 3 dc, UDC in sc, UDC in next 3 dc, YO, draw l through all 8 lps on hook, ch 4, sc in next dc, ch 3 * repeat between *'s across, end with sc in last dc, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: sc in first sc, * 7 dc in closing st of 7-dc group on prev row, sc in sc*; repeat between *'s across, end with sc, SWITCH TO CC ch 3, turn.

Repeat rows 3-6 until you have the length you like (I like my scarfs to be as tall a the person is so around 5 or 6 ft is good)

crochet a sc border around the scarf in MC

*Please let me know if there are errors

Pattern: Chevron

This is more of a guideline than a hat, I'll outline what I did and how to adjust for different sizes. If you have individual questions or are having problems with the pattern, I would love to help you! Just send me an email (feistyroseATgmailDOTcom) or on ravelry (WouldKnitBeNice).




Pattern: Chevron
Specs: Hat in tunisian crochet using Chevron stitch (slanted 3x3 rib), crocheted sideways and then seamed.

Materials:
J afghan hook (IF you do not have a afghan hook, take a regular hook and put a rubber band on the end, it will work fine(crochet hooks are 6+ inches long and hats are around 7 inches high), I've done it before with no problems)

Worsted weight yarn (130 yds ish)

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Stitches:
Tunisian Purl Stitch(P): bring yarn to front of work, insert hook in next bar, yo, draw up loop

Basic Afghan Stitch (BAS)

Stitch Pattern:

Row1: *BAS in first 3 sts, P next 3 sts* repeat between stars till end

Row2: P 1 st, *BAS next 3 sts, P next 3 sts* repeat between stars till end

Row3: P 2 sts*BAS 3 sts, P 3 sts* repeat between stars till end

Row4: P 3 sts *BAS 3 sts, P 3 sts* repeat between stars till end

Row5: BAS 1 *P 3 sts, BAS 3 sts* repeat between stars till end

Row6: BAS 2 *P 3 sts, BAS 3 sts* repeat between stars till end


Chain 32 (or more or less for shorter/longer hat)
Row 1: BAS (this is the foundation row)

Rows 2-11: begin stitch pattern, ending each row with one stitch unworked

Row 12: work to end of row then pick up each of the unworked stitches. Section made.

Repeat rows 2-12 4-5 times or until it fits around your head. Make sure you end on Row 6 of the pattern stitch so you ends match. its ok to do half of a section or end a section with out doing the full 10 rows.

seam up side(I always have ugly seams, so I won't tell you how to do it) and then pull yarn through stitches at top to close.

Experitment with different stitch patterns.