Year of Gifts 2023 (knit via Zoom)

June will pick out the pattern each month following Kelbourne’s Year of Gifts, skipping /substituting any projects the group decides.

September-Goldenrod Boot Socks (click on link for free pattern)

These cosy boots socks are worked in the round from the top down. The leg of the sock and top of the foot are worked in K2, P2 ribbing, while the bottom of the foot is worked in stockinette stitch.

The pattern is written as if you are working on a short circular needle. If using double pointed needles (DPNs), the stitches may be distributed such that the marker placements occur between needles. Stitches may be redistributed whenever the marker placement changes, and/or locking stitch markers may be placed into the fabric being knit.

Pay attention to the amount of yarn that is used; increasing the length beyond 8” in leg and a Woman’s US 9 foot will necessitate a second skein. If you would like to knit a longer foot length, we encourage you to work a shorter leg in order to have enough yarn.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): goldenrod 725, 1 (2) skeins.  (click on "Germantown" link to order)
GAUGE
36 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in K2, P2 Ribbing, unstretched, after blocking.
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 9” (23 cm) US 6 (4 mm) circular or
1 set – US 6 (4 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Darning needle, stitch markers.
SIZE
8 (9.5)” circumference, 8” leg length, variable foot length.
SKILLS
Knitting, purling, basic lace, short rows, picking up stitches, kitchener stitch.

October-Delphinium Beret (click on link for free pattern)

This intricate lace beret is worked in the round from the
bottom up. After working a knit 1, purl 1 ribbing, increases
are worked for the body. The body and crown of the hat is
worked from a chart.

When working the crown decreases, change to double pointed needles when the body circumference is too small to work on the circular.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Andorra (60% Merino wool, 20% Highland wool, 20% mohair; 185 yds/50 gm skein): 412 dark navy, 1 skein. (click on "Andorra link to order)
GAUGE
31 sts and 40 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in K1, P1 Ribbing on smaller ndls, after blocking.
1 patt repeat (24 sts) = 3.5” (9 cm) and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm)
in body chart on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 1 (2.25 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular.
1 – set US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Darning needle, locking stitch marker, Kelbourne Woolens
label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle.
SIZE
16.5” (42 cm) brim circumference, unstretched, 10” (25.5
cm) diameter, laid flat, 8.25” (21 cm) height, after blocking.
SKILLS
Lace from charts, decreasing in pattern.