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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Pattern: Ozark Sublime Wave Purse

Finished Size: 16” x 22”

MATERIALS:
3 Skeins Ozark Opulent
1 Skein Ozark Companion
1 Pair US Size 15 circular knitting needles
13¼” x 22” plastic canvas (available at Michael’s)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Purse:
With a #15 circular needle cast on 45 sts in Opulent. Purl one row in Companion. Continue in stockinette alternating one row each of Opulent and Companion until you have used all the Opulent. The purse should be about 32” long. Wash this piece in hot water to felt it. Pull to shape and lay flat to dry.
Wave: With a #15 needle, cast on 10 sts. Knit every row for about 38”. This should be about right for your waves, but you can certainly knit it longer if you prefer.
Finishing: Cut the plastic canvas so that it is just slightly shorter than the purse and 1” less wide on each side. Fold the purse to determine where you want the folds and mark them. Lay the plastic piece on the wrong side of the purse. Then place the felted piece so there is about 1” on each side of the plastic for the body of the purse, ½” for the flap. Sew the plastic to the felt all the way around. Sew the sides of the purse together to form the body, push to the inside of the purse forming a small tuck at the top so the flap folds over smoothly. Whipstitch the tuck.
Pin the wave in place. Do this as irregularly as possible with some waves being diagonal.
One thing to bear in mind is that this is an envelope purse and you want to be comfortable carrying it; so don’t place the wave too close to the edge of the flap. When you have the waves the way you want them, tack them in place. Cut lining to fit and sew in. Now wait for the compliments to roll in.
Design by Carol Porter for Ozark Handspun, January, 2009
Printing Instructions: To print this pattern click Ozark_Sublime_Wave_Purse.pdf.

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Pattern: Ozark So Opulent Scarf

MATERIALS:
2 Skeins Ozark Opulent Yarn
1 Skein Ozark Companion Yarn
1 Pair US Size 17 circular knitting needles

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 12 sts in Opulent on a #17 needle. Purl the next row in Companion. Continue to alternate the two yarns and knitting purl rows and purling knit rows. Continue for at least 60”. You will have enough Opulent to make it longer if you want.

Knitting Tip: Until you become accustomed to this pattern, you may want to pull down the previous row a bit to see if it is a knit or a purl row because sometimes the Opulent may hide the row to make it look like a purl when it is actually a knit.

Designed by Carol Porter for Ozark Handspun, January, 2009

Printing Instructions: To print this pattern click Ozark_So_Opulent_Scarf.pdf.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Pattern: Ozark Feather Vest



Photo by: Joyce Eveler


MATERIALS:
3 skeins of Ozark Opulent in Overblack, Dark Natural, and Light Natural
1 Pair US Size 19 knitting needles
Natural feathers (2-3”long)

INSTRUCTIONS:
With a #19 needle cast on 62 sts. in Overblack. Knit every row until skein is finished and then tie on the skein of Dk Natural followed by the Light Natural. Knit for 10.5”. Knit 16 sts. and put on holder. Knit remaining 46 sts. Put last 16 sts. on holder. Cut yarn and tie on to the middle 30 sts (the back). Bind off 2 sts each side, followed by 1 st each side. Knit for a total of 19”. Bind off loosely. Tie yarn on to one side of the front and bind off 2 sts , followed by one st at armhole edge. At 17” , bind off 3 sts at neck edge, followed by 2 sts. twice (6 sts.)
Finishing:
Crochet around neck edge and armholes to tighten them up slightly.
Feathers are available from the Feather Place, 213-291-3253, tfpla@featherplace.com. Use 2”-3” natural brown feathers and glue the darkest ones in the Overblack, the medium brown ones in the Dk Natural, and the lightest in the Lt Natural. The feathers may be glued in place with Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Glue. Hold each in place to let the glue dry for a minute. If you cannot find feathers this short, you can cut them to get the length you like.

Designed by Carol Porter for Ozark Handspun, January, 2009

Printing Instructions: To print this pattern click Ozark_Feather_Vest.pdf.

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Pattern: Ozark Bullet Proof Baby



Photo by: Joyce Eveler


MATERIALS:
4 Skeins Ozark Companion Yarn (shown in Acorn)
4 Skeins Ozark Opulent Yarn (shown in Bulletproof)
1 Pair US Size 13 Knitting needles
1 Pair US Size 19 Knitting needles

MEASUREMENTS
20” wide by 21” long
GAUGE 2.75=1” in Ozark Companion

INSTRUCTIONS:
Back
: With a #13 needle, cast on 63 sts with the Ozark Companion doubled. Work in rib as follows:
RS: K3 *P1, K3* to end of row.
WS: K1, *P1, K3*, P1, K1 to end of row. (Pattern is a multiple of 4 plus 3.)
At 12 1/2”, decrease 8 sts each side. Continue until sweater measures a total of 21”. BO loosely.
Front: With a #13 needle, cast on 32 sts with the Companion doubled. Work as above. At 19 ½”, BO 4 sts, followed by 3 sts twice on every other row at neck edge.. At 21”, BO the remaining 14 sts. Repeat for other side, reversing shaping.
Sleeves: On a #19 needle, cast on 20 sts.with Opulent. Knit every row for 16” BO loosely. Cut remaining Opulent into 5”-6” pieces and tie on thickly. I do every st.
Finishing: Weave together shoulder seams. Sew tops of sleeves to shoulder. Weave together side seams and sleeve seams. I like the clean edges of this jacket; so I did not finish the edges or add buttons.
Designed by Carol Porter for Ozark Handspun, January, 2009
Printing Instructions: To print this pattern click Ozark_Bullet_Proof_Baby.pdf.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Pattern: Ozark Rocker



Photo by: Joyce Eveler


Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large)

MATERIALS:
3 skeins Ozark Handspun Opulent in complimentary colors
1 skein Ozark Handspun Companion in complimentary colors
1 pair US Size 19, 24 inch circular knitting needles
1 pair US Size 17, 24 inch circular knitting needles
1 pair US Size 10 or 10.5, 24 inch circular knitting needles
1 Tapestry Needle
1 Large Button or Closure

INSTRUCTIONS:
Using US Size 19 needles and Ozark Opulent color, cast on 64 (69, 74, 80) stitches.
Row 1: Using US Size 19 needles, knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Switch to US Size 17 knitting needles, knit.
Row 4: Switch to Ozark Companion and knit.
Row 5: Knit.
Repeat rows 2-5 using Ozark Opulent and Ozark Companion to achieve 7 repeats. Last row will end with Ozark Companion.
Switch to US Size 10 or 10.5 needles and staying with Ozark Companion, knit one row.
Next row: Knit 5 stitches, purl 54 (59, 64, 70) stitches, knit last 5 stitches. Repeat for 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17) inches.
Switch to US Size 17 needles and repeat rows 2-5 (above) ending with Ozark Opulent to achieve the same 7 color changes as in the beginning.
Switch to US Size 19 needles and knit one row, cast off loosely.
Finishing: Fold garment in half from top to bottom. Using Ozark Opulent and tapestry needle sew Opulent/Companion rows together on each side.
Sew button on left side 3 inches in at the seam.

Designed by David Gentzsch, October 2008
Printing Instructions: To print this pattern click Ozark_Rocker.pdf.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

Pattern: Ozark Not So Mad Max



Photo by: Joyce Eveler


Tap into your untamed side with these boot cut leg warmers. Feeling extra fiery? Wear them on your arms and let your inner wild child come out to play!

MATERIALS:
2 skeins Ozark Companion
1 skein Ozark Opulent
Set of 5 DPNs, size 10
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook size I

INSTRUCTIONS: (Make 2)
Using Ozark Companion CO 48s (12 on each needle) Join for knitting in the round
r 1-6: *(k4, p4,) rpt from *
r 7: * (yo, k2tog, k2, yo, p2tog, p2,) rpt from *
r 8-13: * (k4, p4) rpt from *
r 14 – 19: k5, p2, *(k6, p2), rpt from * to last s, k1
r 20-31: k
r 32: *(k1, m1, k11) rpt from *
r 33 – 42: k
r 43: *(k1, m1, k12), rpt from *
r 44-49: k
r 50: *(k1, m1, k13), rpt from *
r 51-55: k
r 56: *(k1, m1, k14), rpt from *
r 57- 61: k
r 62: *(k1, m1, k15), rpt from *
r 63- 67: k
BO
Weave in loose ends
Finishing: (for each warmer) Using Ozark Opulent cut 3 lengths of Ozark Opulent, 1 yard each
Weave all three strands through the holes made in row 7, tie on side.
Cut Ozark Opulent fringe 5 ½ inches long.
Using crochet hook, attach 2 strands of fringe to every 3rd stitch of the BO edge.
With Ozark Companion on your tapestry needle, stitch 2nd row of fringe on in the following manner 6 rows above the BO edge: Holding fringe lengthways, stitch on piece of fringe in the middle. Then fold the top ½ of fringe back down over the stitch and stitch again. Each piece of fringe will be double stitched in order to ensure security. Fringe ends up being about 2 ½ inches long doubled in this manner. Repeat around the entire warmer.

Designed by Sarah Kohl for Ozark Handspun, November 2008
Printing Instructions: To print this pattern, please click here Ozark Not So Mad Max.pdf

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Pattern: Ozark Not Your Grandma's Carpet Bag

Carpet Bags have been around about as long as carpets. As the years have gone by, the style has remained but the material has changed. Ozark Opulent and Ozark Companion bring this classic style into the NOW with variegated colors and sculptured looking detail.

MATERIALS:
2 skeins Ozark Companion
1 skein Ozark Opulent
10 ½ circular needles (20 inch)
stitch holder or string
Stitch marker
Size N crochet hook
2 12 inch wooden handles
Tapestry needle

INSTRUCTIONS:
Working with 2 strands of Ozark Companion doubled, CO 60s
K 10 rows (g st)
P 1 row
PU 72 s around the base (6s side, 60s back, 6s side) You now have 132s on needle
PM and join for knitting in the round
K 2 rnds even
Break off 1 strand of yarn (remaining knitting will be done with one strand)
K in sts (knit all rnds) until you’ve used 1 skein, join 2nd skein
K 1 rnd
*k11, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd
k 5 rnds even
*k10, k2tog, repeat to end of rnd
k 5 rnds – this is the end of knitting in the round
k 51s and place on holder or string
BO 4
K 55 s, turn work
BO 4 s
K 10 rows and BO
Return to the 60 s on holder, place on needle
K 10 rows and BO
Weave in all loose ends.
(You will have left over Ozark Companion yarn. Save it for finishing work)
Felting/Fulling: Place piece in a cotton pillow case and pin closed. Place in washing machine with a pair of color fast jeans (adds friction). Set machine on low water setting and add a tiny bit of soap. Wash for 5 minutes using the hottest water and fastest agitation possible. Pull piece out and check it for sizing. This is a very hands on process as you’ll need to check the piece frequently (every couple of minutes) to make sure you get it the right size. You’ll only be lightly felting / fulling the bag, so it will only take about 8 – 10 minutes, but CHECK IT OFTEN! Machines are variable and so are felting times. When it’s the right size (I use the base of wooden handles as a sizing guide,) pin it back up in the pillow case and turn machine to the spin cycle and spin all the water out. Block to shape and air dry.
Finishing: Using tapestry needle and remaining Ozark Companion, stitch on wooden handles. Reserve approximately 3 yards of Ozark Companion for stitching on Ozark Opulent.
Using Ozark Opulent, crochet a single chain to desired length. This chain is the decorative pattern on the bag, so the more decoration you want, the longer your chain should be. I used about 2/3 of the skein of Ozark Opulent.
Lay chain out in a random pattern on the bag.
Using the Ozark Companion remaining from knitting the bag and the tapestry needle, tack the chain onto the bag (tacking down every other “link” of the chain.)

designed by Sarah Kohl for Ozark Handspun, November 2008
Printing Instructions: To print this pattern, click this link Ozark Not Your Grandmas Carpet Bag.pdf.

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Pattern: Ozark Hip Shaker Supreme

Description: Life is too short to not shake things up every now and then. HipShaker Supreme is designed to do just that. Worn low on the hips, this lightly felted and heavily fringed hip skirt can be worn over jeans, yoga pants, skirts, or leggings.

Sizes: S (M, L)Size S shown

MATERIALS:
2 (2, 3)skeins Ozark Companion
1 (2, 2) skein Ozark Opulent
size 10 ½ needles (straight or circular)
size 15 needles
tapestry needle
2 1 ½ inch D rings

INSTRUCTIONS:
Body: Using 10 ½ needles, CO 138s (161, 184)
K 4 rows (g st)
Row 5: sl 1, k to end of row
Row 6: sl 1, p to end of row
Repeat rows 5 & 6 until piece measures 6” from CO (St st, slipping 1s on each row – this is the pattern)
*k 21, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt (St st, slipping 1s on each row)
*k 20, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt
*k 19, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt
*k 18, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt
*k 17, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt
*k 16, k2tog, repeat from * to end
k 5 rows in patt
K 5 (8, 11) rows, BO.
Weave in loose ends.
Belt: Using Ozark Companion and Ozark Opulent together, CO 4s on size 15 needles
K in g st (k all rows) until piece is 40” (43, 46) long.
BO.
Felting / Fulling directions: Place both pieces (body and belt) in a cotton pillow case and pin closedPlace in washing machine with a pair of color fast jeans (adds friction)
Set machine on low water setting and add a tiny bit of soap
Wash for 5 minutes using the hottest water and fastest agitation possible
Pull pieces out and check it for sizing. This is a very hands on process as you’ll need to check the pieces frequently (every couple of minutes) to make sure you get it the desired size. You’ll only be lightly felting / fulling the piece, so it will only take about 8 – 10 minutes, but CHECK IT OFTEN! Machines are variable and so are felting times. It’s better to stop the process too soon than too late.
When pieces are the desired size, pin pieces back up in the pillow case and turn machine to the spin cycle and spin all the water out.
Block to shape and air dry.
Finishing:
Cut remaining Ozark Opulent into 5 ¼” pieces for fringe
Stitch on each piece of fringe with Ozark Companion and tapestry needle in the following method:
Holding fringe perpendicular to the skirt, stitch on piece of fringe in the middle (1/2 off skirt, ½ on.) Then fold the top ½ of fringe back down and stitch again. Each piece of fringe will be double stitched in order to ensure security. Fringe ends up being about 2 ½ inches long doubled in this manner.
Using Ozark Companion and a tapestry needle, use a blanket stitch to sew belt to the top of the skirt. Each blanket stitch should be about ¼ inch long. Belt should be off center, 3 inches beyond edge of skirt on one side with a long tail on the other end.
Slip both D rings onto the short end of the belt, double the belt back and stitch in place.

designed by Sarah Kohl for Ozark Handspun, November 2008

Printing Instructions: To print this pattern, click this link Ozark HipShaker Supreme.pdf.

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