A Basket Full of Posies: The Learner's Curve Series

A Free Knitting Pattern

 The last pattern in the learner's curve series! I have had so much fun with these patterns, and I think this one is my favorite out of all three of them. I loved it so much I felt that it needed its own name. 

Let's review the other two patterns. We started out really simple with the Learner's Curve Dishcloth.  With the dishcloth, we learned the the basics of the slipped stitch and and how to make the i-cord edging. 

The second pattern in the series was the Learner's Curve Clutch. We grew our understanding and added dimension to our project. We seemed two sides together to make a simple bag design and we practiced making the i-cord all on its own. 


The third and final pattern we are taking all that we learned to make a really lovely basket. The slip stitch pattern is the same and we keep the ideas of seaming two sides together with the i-cord edging. 

 Material's Needed

Yarn: Any worsted cotton yarn you have will do. 1 ball for color A and ½ a ball for color B.

Needles: 5.5MM  straight needles and double points. You can use regular needles for the clutch, but for the edging and strap you will need the double points.

Notions: Tapestry needle to sew in your ends. 

Size: finished basket is 7 by 7 square. 2 1/2 inches tall. 

Gauge: 16 stitches of the pattern = 4 in, 28 rows equals 4 in.

Stitches Used:  Knit (k), Purl (p), Slip Stitch (sl), Knit 2 together (k2tog)

Where Can I Get The Pattern?

 This is a free pattern just keep scrolling down. It will also be a paid pattern that will include the other two patterns with it in the price. For $3.00 you will get all three patterns in the series. Lois T. If you see this send me a message and I will send you the other patterns in the series since you already paid for the first one. 

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The link takes you to the link for puchasing all three patterns for $3.00.
If you just want the basket pattern you can go here.

Pattern Instructions

Copyright

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact me. 

Bottom of the Basket:

Cast on 28 st.

Row 1 -38: K, at the end of row 38 do not cast off

Sides of basket:

Side one:

Row 39: p

Row 40: {k 2, sl 2 with yarn in front like you are going to purl} repeat {to} till the end.

Row 41: p 1,{sl 2 with the yarn in the back like you are going to knit, p2,} Repeat  {to} till the end. Ending with a p 1. 

Row 42: {sl 2 with the yarn in front, k2} repeat {to} till the end.

Row 43: p 3, {sl 2 with yarn in the back, p 2} repeat {to} till 1 st from the end p 1.

Row 44- 52: repeat rows 40 – 43,

Cast off. 

All other sides:

Pick up 28 stiches on side starting with the right side facing up.

Repeat instructions for the first side, for a total of 4 sides.

(Now would be a good time to block your work. It’s not necessary but it gives it a nice finish.)

 Sewing up the corners

With the double pointed needles, put an adjustable loop on your needle, insert your needle through both sides of the fabric at the bottom corner. See picture for clarification.  {Pick up a stitch, k2tog } repeat {to} til you come to the end of the corner (most of mine were 10 stitches), cast off.

Repeat for all the corners. 

I-cord Edging and Handles:

Start at a corner, Cast on 3 st onto one of your double point needles.  With the right side facing up, insert the needle in the right hand side corner and {pick up a new st. You should now have 4 st on the needle. Push the needle down so you are now working from the other end, k 2, k2tog through the back loops}

Repeat {to} for a total of 8 times

Make i-cord handles:

Pick up a new stitch, (there should be 4 stitches on the needle, {k 4, move work the other side of the needle} repeat {to} 15 times, k 2, k2tog (for 3 stitches on the needle).

Skip 9 stitches  and {pick up a new st . You should now have 4 st on the needle. Push the needle down so you are now working from the other end, k 2, k2tog through the back loops}

Repeat  {to} for a total of 4 5 times (this should bring you to the start of the next i-cord handle

Repeat the instructions starting at Make i-cord handles:

The i-cord edging after the handle will be a repeat of 37 and not 45.

Cast off. Weave in all you ends.  

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Remember that necklace design in the top left corner? Or maybe you are new here, Welcome!

I wanted to show you some more options for the Bohemian Charms Crochet Necklace. Isn't it great that with one simple pattern and a little creativity the options for this necklace pattern are endless. Let's take a closer look at each one. 

 Here is the original one. All of the charms are clustered together on one chain with jump rings.

 For this one decided to separate them a little. I connected the mini doily to one end of a 25 in chain with a jump ring. Then I slipped the other end of the chain through the side of the doily and I connected the 2 inch chain of charms to the end of the 25 inch chain.

For this one I divided a 24 inch chain in half and added a lobster clasp to one side and the mini doily to the other side. The other chain half I added a jump ring, and three beads connected together with their jewelry pins. I added 3 4 inch chains to each of the beads and connected them together with a jump ring at the side of the mini doily.

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Learners Curve Clutch: A Knitting Pattern

A Free Knitting Pattern

Last month I shared how to make the Learner's Curve Dishcloth. In it, I teach a new stitch pattern and how to add an i-cord edging.

In this new pattern I will show you how to create a clutch by expanding upon those two techniques. You will learn how to be add a color to your project and how to use i-chord edging to construct a simple clutch.

Do you like where things are going? What else would you like to make in this stitch pattern? Do you think you are ready for a garment? Tell me your thoughts in the comments!

My daughter graciously offered to model for me. She is the sweetest. 

Where can I get this pattern

Don't forget to add this pattern to your Favorites on Ravelry. This is also a PDF of this pattern available in my Ravelry Store for $3.00.
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Pattern

Yarn: Any worsted cotton yarn you have will do. You will need 1 ball for color A, and 1/2 a ball for color B.

Needles: 5.5MM straight needles and  5.5MM double points for the i-cord edging and i-cord strap. 

Notions: Tapestry needle to sew in your ends. 

Size:Finished clutch is 7 in by 4 1/2 in

Gauge:  16 st of pattern = 4 inches,  28 rows = 4 inches

Stitches Used:  Knit (k), Purl (p), Slip Stitch (sl), Knit 2 together (k2tog)

Copyright

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact writer by e-mail.

Insructions: 

Cast On 32 st.

Row 1: {k 2, sl 2 with yarn in front like you are going to purl} repeat {to}  till the end.

Row 2: p 1, {sl 2 with the yarn in the back like you are going to knit, p2,} Repeat  {to} till the end. Ending with a p 1. 

Row 3: {sl 2 with the yarn in front, k2} repeat  {to} till the end.

Row 4: p 3, {sl 2 with yarn in the back, p 2} repeat {to}  till 1 st from the end p 1.

Rows 5 -8: Repeat rows 1 -4
Rows 9-12: Before the start of row 9 add color B, by making a loose loop with the color B, insert your hook like you are going to knit, wrap the loose loop instead of the first color, and follow the directions of row 1 -4.
Rows 13 – 96 or till the length of 12 ½  inches: switch back to color A, Repeat rows 1-4 Bind off.

Assembly of the Bag:

Fold the bag over with wrong sides facing each other. Make the side that is folded over 4 inches over the other side. Follow the picture for further clarification.

Pin the sides down for stability while you are knitting up the sides.  

I-cord Edging:

Cast on 3 st with Color B onto one of your double point needles.  With the wrong side facing up (the flap of the bag will be on the wrong side of fabric, but the fold over fabric will both be right sides of fabric) , insert the needle in the right hand side corner of the bag making sure to grab both sides of the fold, and pull the yarn through both layers.  {pick up a new st. You should now have 4 st on the needle. Push the needle down so you are now working from the other end, k 2, k2tog through the back loops}

Repeat {to} till you have gone all the way around to the other side of the bag. At the corners pick up a stitch in the same space twice.

. Bind off. Weave in your ends.

I-Cord Strap

Make a 4 st  i-cord that is 14 to 16 in long.

Cast on 4 st onto a double point needle, { knit 4, push your stitches to the other end}, Repeat {to} pulling your stitches tight as you go. Bind Off.

Sew each side of the i-cord to the sides of the bag for a strap.    

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