Saracen’s Crown

Saracen's Crown closeup by natalief, on Flickr

Saracen's Crown by natalief on flickr

Saracen's Crown by natalief on flickr

Wrong-side view of Saracen's Crown by natalief on flickr

Yarn: Patons 100% Cotton DK, color: natural/beige/grey
Wraps Per Inch: ?
Needles: 4mm
Gauge: ?
Pattern: Saracen’s Crown
Stitch Count Repeat: 17 sts and 14 rows
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 33-34

Difficult Techniques: There were a number of stitches used in this that I had not used before but the trickiest was K, YO, K, YO, K all in one st.

Comments: Very useful design if you need a 3d crown in your knitting anywhere.

Knit by: natalieford on Ravelry = Natalie Ford Knits (natalieford.com) = natalief on flickr

Jacquard Diamonds

Yarn: Paton’s Classic Wool, Worsted Weight
Needles: US 6, 4mm
Gauge: 5.2 st per inch
Pattern: Jacquard Diamonds
Stitch Count Repeat: 16 st repeat, 18 row pattern repeat
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 24

Knit by: Karen Zander

Indian Cross Stitch

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool
Needles: US #6, 4mm
Gauge: (1 rep) 8 st = 2″  12 rows =2..75″
Pattern: Indian Cross Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat:    Multiple of 8sts (12rows)
Book: “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns”
Page: 112
Difficult Techniques, if any: Wrap yarn around needle 4 times, knit the stitch. Next row: Slip stitches dropping all YO’s to make 1 long stitch.
Comments: Fabric looks exactly the same on both sides.

Knit by:

Slipped Rib Check

Yarn: O-Wool Classic, color: Thistle

Needles: US7/4.50mm

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch

Pattern: Slipped Rib Check

Repeat: multiple of 4 sts

Book: Second Treasury

Page: 22

Knit by: Bonnie

Cornflower Pattern

Yarn: Cascade 220, cream
Needles: US #6/4mm KnitPicks Options
Gauge: 4.5 st/inch after blocking
Pattern: Cornflower Pattern
Stitch Count Repeat: Panel of 18 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 31
Knit by: Emilee

Note: This swatch shows three vertical repeats and two horizontal repeats. See a closeup after the jump.

Bud Stitch

Yarn: Cascade 220, cream
Needles: US #6/4mm KnitPicks Options
Gauge: 4.5 st/inch after blocking
Pattern: Bud Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat: Panel of 12 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 31
Knit by: Emilee

Note: This swatch shows three vertical repeats and three horizontal repeats. This is a very textured pattern, see a shot of the texture after the jump.

Jacquard Stitch

Yarn: Elann Superwash Bamboo
WPI: 9
Needles: 4mm (US 6)
Gauge: 5.25 sts per inch over pattern, blocked
Pattern: Jacquard Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 6 sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 23
Comments: The fabric with this stitch is quite firm, much firmer than stockinette. It still stretches width-wise, but not so much in length.

Knit by: SabrinaKnits

Dimple Stitch

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino
Needles: 4.5 mm US size 7
Gauge: 5 stitches= 1 inch
Pattern: Dimple Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat:  Multiple of  6 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 25
Comments:  has an attractive wrong side, photo after the break

Knit by: yarnchef

Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation

Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation by Spunknit

Yarn: Red Heart Worsted
Needles Size 7 U.S. (4.5mm)
Gauge: 24 sts – 4 inches
Pattern: Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation
Stitch Count Repeat: Odd number of sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 22
Comments: There is an error in the pattern, work rows 1 & 4 with color A, rows 2 & 3 with color B. The tweed effect is very interesting, very easy to do, but looks more complicated. Lays flat.

Knit by: Spunknit

Slip Stitch Weave

Slip Stitch Weave by Spunknit

Yarn: Lily Sugar Babies
Needles: Size 7 U.S. (4.5mm)
Gauge: 24 sts – 4 inches
Pattern: Slip Stitch Weave
Stitch Count Repeat: Odd number of sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 22
Comments: Lays flat, easy to do,

Knit by: Spunknit