Picot Layette Pattern

Hello everyone!  This month is a Facebook Loom Along for the Picot Layette set.

Loom knit the whole set or just what you need.  The Set: A Picot Lovey (mitered square with picot optional add-on edge), Picot Booties, and a Picot Bonnet.

The set is girl centered but there are alternate to tweak for a boy or more unisex.

These patterns are written out in separate blogs and have a few video references.  There are no full video loom alongs at this point.  I'm finding my full time job and home life has hindered making one.  However, I challenge you to stretch yourself if you find you rely on full loom along videos too much.  The technique visas help demonstrate the techniques spelled out in the patterns.  This blog is a quick reference to all of the patterns in the layette set.

The set was conceived by me and I partnered together with Charity, to design a mitered square that will work well for you. You can actually do this on any loom and with more stitches. This particular pattern was created to go with my Picot Layette set and was inspired by the new sock loom 2 from Authentic Knitting Board. I was privileged to get an advance preview of the loom and got so excited that I created 3 new patterns.

If you are familiar with Charity Windham's Hexagon baby blanket you will be able to make the mitered square in no time. The video for the Hexagon will help you understand the principle

Here are the pattern links below. I might create PDFs individually on Ravelry for convenience to have on your mobile device or to print off for personal use.  Enjoy!

(Originally written June 11th, 2013)

Picot Bonnet

Best for girls; for boys or unisex substitute bind off for stretchy bind off.

Picot BOOties (sock booties for baby)

Best for girls; for boys or unisex substitute cast on for ribbed cast on or a double ewrap.

Picot Lovey (small blanket that's perfect for a carrier)

Best for girls; for boys or unisex do not add on the picot edging.

Happy Looming!!

Kristen Mangus

GoodKnit Kisses

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Picot Bonnet free loom knit pattern

Picot Bonnet

By Kristen Mangus at GoodKnit Kisses

May 27, 2013

Loom(s): KnittingBoard Basics Loom for preemie size 11/16" guage (AllNOne or Sock Loom 2 as alternate for newborn size - 3/8" gauge)

Yarn: Worsted weight. Lion Brand Unforgettable color Petunia used in sample.

Adjustable cast on flat panel 32 peg (54) Video here: http://youtu.be/TIVTH8MI0ec

Flat knit 3 rows (6)
Fig-8  12 (20) rows
K2, p2 rep 6 (15) rows
Picot bind off* http://youtu.be/qWkTu8T8KeM
**Cable CO 2, BO 4 (** rep between **,** til one st left on loom, cut tail and pull through)
Weave in tail

Pull drawstring at cast-on, leaving an opening eyelet, and tie off with a knot. Weave in tail.

Make 1 tie off cord. Chain 40 (40 to desire length). Before pulling through last loop place crochet hook on between 1st and second stitch between last figure 8 row and ribbing rows. Slip stitch through and pull through to knot. Tie on one more knot to secure. Weave in tail into bonnet. Weave in tail at beginning of cord. Repeat to make a second cord on opposite side.

ALTERNATE Pattern (Derivative work):

Picot Hat or Slouchy (With our without picot)
Cast on in stitch count above (or desired size) but connect in the round in drawstring cast on.  Continue knitting pattern above in the round until desired length.  Bind off as above for picot edge or use stretchy bind off. Enjoy!

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Picot BOOties Loom Knit sock booties for baby

Picot Booties

By Kristen Mangus
GoodKnit Kisses 

Free Pattern in Picot Layette Set

Loom Knit

May 27, 2013

Loom- 3/8" gauge adjustable loom. KnittingBoard Sock Loom 2 used in sample. (AllnOne adjustable loom is also recommended)

Yarn: Worsted weight. Lion Brand Unforgettable color Petunia used in sample. Less than 1 skein.

K - Knit
P - Purl
FK - Flat Knit
Dcr - Decrease
St(s) - Stitch(es)

Picot CO 24 stitches in the round. Watch this video, after last peg in round knit peg 1 to connect. Row 1 will new start on peg one although it was just worked. Loom Knit Cast On: Picot Cast On  http://youtu.be/MdtQZm9wUE0

Row 1 purl
Row 2 k2,p2 rep
Repeat row 2 until reaches 1"

Heel section: short rows on 12 pegs. Wrap 2/3 of the 12 using short row technique.  (Use standard short row technique used for heels & toes) see video if you need help http://youtu.be/5e3J0fuYz-U PART 1
http://youtu.be/HDCtTqjDDPE PART 2


Row 3: FK
repeat row 3 until bootie measures 3 1/4" in length from back of heel.

Toe: Use Heel technique again then close with Kitchener stitch, Russian grafting or use decrease & drawstring method below.

Decrease by 4 stitches; adjust loom down as you go. It is suggested to place yarn on scrap yarn and adjust loom down, then place stitches back on and double peg that will decrease.
FK 1 row
Dcr by 4 sts; adjust loom
FK 1 row
Dcr by 4 sts; adjust loom
FK 1 row
Drawstring bind off
Weave in tails.

Make two booties.

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Loom Knitting Pretty Picot Flowers - Picot Star & Picot Petals

Picot Star & Picot Petals

Loom Knitting a flower never looked so sweet.

Pretty Picots edge this 6 pointed star made on a 12 peg Knifty Knitter Flower loom. This is a true knit flower but it also looks like a 6 pointed or sided star.  We call it the Picot Star.  The main flower is very easy with a picot bind off. Watch for a bonus vlog on a true cable cast on as well by Charity Windham.










The Picot Star looks great by itself as an embellishment to a hat scarf, handbag, clip or headband. Well hey use it for a variety of projects! But for a multilayered effect pair it with the Picot Petals Pattern. This flower is larger and is make on the 24 peg Knifty Knitter. (Looms can be swapped out of course!)

Below are the Written Patterns and the video tutorials.  Have fun and Happy looming!

The Picot Star can be made to place on top of GoodKnitKisses larger flower, the Picot Petals pattern. Watch video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RaESjWsWEU 

Picot Star Pattern-

Cast on: Modified Drawstring

Rows 1-3: Flat Knit

Bind Off: Picot

The Picot Petals Pattern is about the same diameter as the Knifty knitter 24 peg loom.  Watch video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhmDNssauW8

Picot Petals Pattern-

Cast On: Reduced modified drawstring. Ignore even numbered pegs & cast on 12 pegs in modified drawstring.

Rows 1-4: K (using flat knit).
Row 5: *K1, yo*. Rep from *,* (place yarn around all 24 pegs and flat knit odd rows).
Rows 6-7: Flat knit

Bind Off: Picot bind off. CO 2 in Cable CO, K1, BO 4 to bind off 2 stitches.  You will get 1 picot per 2 stitches.  Repeat 12 times.  You will have 12 picots.  Tie off and weave in ends.




Happy Crafting!!
Kristen at GoodKnit Kisses

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Loom Knit Decorative Ball or Ornament for the Holiday

Hi friends!

I have a fun & quick Holiday project to start, loom knit with jingle bell balls inside for you!!!

Use your scrap funky yarn for this and start churning them out!! :-) My idea for these fun decorative balls were to use them as ornaments, in a cluster hanging from a door knob or wreath in a bowl in holiday or non holiday colors, or any other cool idea you can come up with!

Watch the VIDEO below,  Here are your supplies pictured below:

• Knifty Knitter or Boye 12 peg bloom loom or other 12 peg large gauge loom.
• scrap yarn with sparkle or other funky or special yarn you like
• 2 1/2" syrofoam ball or plain ornament ball about 2 1/2 "- 3"
• jingle bells (optional)
• felt or scrap contrasting color fabric to your yarn choice (covers ball inside)
• scissors & something blunt to poke & scoop the styrofoam (can just use kid safety scissors)
• loom knitting tool & crochet hook

Use a 12 peg bloom loom. Give as gifts or tie to a wrapped packages as well.  Instead of styrofoam balls that I show with jingle bells inside, you can put these around your plain existing ornament balls as well.  As a bonus i included my gift bow tutorial below it if you'd like to add a bow at the base of these balls or in a cluster on a door.  (Learn How to Make a Bow)  Have fun!....Here is the LOOM ALONG Video!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWy5K8YbWbY

Need MORE?  Watch how to Wrap a Package!..yup I'm whipping these out!  LOL!  Have fun everyone.

Kristen Mangus
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FREE PATTERN: Loom Knit Mesh Soap Bag (small drawstring sachet)

Mesh Soap Bag by Mary Walters
Pattern Published and edited by Kristen Mangus

(adapted from the “Loom Knit Mesh Bag” by Kristen Mangus)


12 peg (or other large gauge 12 peg) Knifty Knitter “Bloom” Loom
Skill Level: Beginner

USES: Small drawstring sachet size Mesh bag for soap or small items.  Add length in Ewrap rows to make a longer toothbrush caddy. 
















YARN:     2 balls cotton or cotton blend  (use scrap yarn)
                  Use two strands held as one. (Can add additional
                  strand(s) desired.)


(Watch http://www.youtube.com/goodknitkisses for video tutorials on this bag design or SEE BELOW PATTERN POSTED)

Abbreviations:     EW = E-wrap         P = Purl


FLAT PANEL-
1.    Using both strands of yarn E-wrap Cast on 5 stitches to round 12 peg loom in a flat panel. Counter-clockwise to the starter peg, work as a flat panel in EW 10 rows making sure your working yarn is back to the starter peg for the next row.

BUILDING BASE OF BAG –
2.    Leaving the panel on the loom, stretch the panel across the loom to the opposite side and place on pegs across. Now take the side stitches and place 2 stitch loops at a time (the two held as one) on adjacent pegs to stretch flat panel to fit on all pegs of the loom. Make sure to pick up ALL side stitches so your bag will not have an open hole. This is the bottom base of the bag. Wrap all pegs EW in a full circle and knit over leaving only 1 set of two strands (the two color choices). For example the side stitches have 3 sets of two before knitting over on a few pegs that have extra side stitches.

MAIN BODY OF BAG –
3.  Purl 2 rows
      EW 5 rows
      Purl 2 rows
      EW 2 rows

BIND OFF –
4.   Loose Bind off - This is similar to the Basic bind off.  However, after each stitch moved over, and knit off, wrap the peg and knit off again before moving over. Begin Basic Bind off by wrapping the first leading peg & knitting off. (See GoodKnitKisses video tutorial for help)

DRAWSTRING –
       5.    Using a size I, J or K crochet hook, chain 50 with both strands held as one. Do not tie yet.

Weave the chain into the top of the bag between the knit stitch columns, just below the cast off . Weave back and forth between the outside and inside of the bag till you come to the beginning end.  Tie the ends together and weave tail into the chain or simply cut off.  The tied in can be repositioned into the inside of the bag if you like.  Weave in all loose strands.  Add bar of soap and pull drawstring to close.

CARE:
Hang bag up in shower or tub, wash as needed.  Suggest making one for each person using the bag with many on hand to switch out for hygiene. Be sure to inspect for mildew and clean.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIyW-rwX93I&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Other uses Kristen suggests to use as a sachet for potpourri or scented candle chips, feminine hygiene packet for purse or bag, other small items (suggest using one more strand to hold small items).

Happy Looming!! 



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