http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:30:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Lynette Last year, Marissa of Stitch Marker blogged held a contest to decorate the meathead hats for her upcoming book. I immediately thought of something sweet. This embellishment can be easily adapted as an ornament. You can have many combinations depending on the fun yarn you choose. Supplies: Any ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2008/04/14/lollipop-ornament-pattern/ by Christie I submitted this shawl to elann.com's shawl contest a year or so ago, and although it made top ten, it did not win. I love it and I think it's a pretty shawl and would like to share it. This pattern is a Adobe Acrobat (PDF) download. Click here ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2008/04/14/falling-flowers-shawl/ by Sue Materials: Reynolds Lopi Icelandic Wool Main Color (MC) 1 skein Contrasting Color (CC) 1 skein (lots left over) 16” Circular needles (and double points) size 10 Crochet hook Size G / 6 Gauge: 7 sts. = 2”, 19 rounds = 4” Notes: Ear flaps are worked back and forth in rows. Cap is worked in ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2008/04/14/pete%e2%80%99s-skull-snow-board-hat/ by Bonnie Finished Size: Finished scarf is 8 to 9 inches wide and approximately 80 inches long. Materials: Needles – sizes 11 and 15 Yarn – Jaeger Natural Fleece, 6 skeins. This is a bulky yarn with a ball band gauge of 10 stitches to 4 inches Directions: With size 11 needle, cast on 36 stitches Work ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2008/04/14/burberry-esque-cabled-scarf/ by Chris Laning This is a product of some experimentation with working a square from the center out. It also has an edging which is knitted (not sewn) on after the rest is done. But if you plan ahead, you can still do the whole thing with one unbroken piece of ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/11/26/center-squares/ by Chris Laning These instructions are for a modern reproduction of the knitted woolen pouch found with the Gunnister bog burial, unearthed in 1951. The purse contained coins of the late 1600s. I have adapted this pattern from information contained in A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt and in 17th ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/11/26/gunnister-purse-replica/ by La of JenLa A square modified old shale lace baby blanket knitted from the center-out in the round that can easily be adapted to a shawl using a lighter-gauge yarn and smaller needles. The traditional lace pattern is simple yet beautiful so that it can be knit in either a ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/11/26/ondas-aka-fibercrack/ by La of JenLa This pattern works well with any type or gauge yarn. Just adjust your needle size accordingly, and keep in mind that your finished blanket will vary in size. The pattern was written for worsted weight. This pattern is in Adobe Acrobat reader format. Click here to download the ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/11/26/serenity/ by AuntieJimbo Summertime is upon us here in the Valley of the Sun! It's time to have a pedicure and go shopping for some new flip flops! When I was a kid I hated getting new flip flops (we called them thongs, but I can't help but think of butt-floss whenever ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/11/02/the-fong-its-a-foot-thong/ by Anastacia Materials: 4 ounces of Paton’s Classic Merino Wool, Color 240 leaf green, or 4 ounces of any worsted weight wool 5 - Size 4 dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge Cable Rib Pattern: Rnd 1, 2, 3: k2, p2 across Rnd 4: Insert right hand needle into first two stitches on left hand ... http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2007/08/21/toe-up-cable-look-socks-with-reverse-dutch-heel/