Four knitting patterns in support of Stitch Red

There is power in numbers. Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool approached us at the June 2011 TNNA tradeshow with an ambitious idea: to launch an industry-wide initiative committed to raising awareness of heart disease in women. Here we are, just 12 months later, and Stitch Red (www.stitchred.com) is in full swing! Like many Americans, almost all of us here at Classic Elite Yarns have been touched by heart disease, and we jumped at the chance to participate. Until June 30, 2013, we are proud to donate 5% of the profits from three of our purest red colorways to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in support of The Heart Truth: Magnolia in #5458 Ruby, Alpaca Sox in #1832 Cereza, and Silky Alpaca Lace in #2432 Garnet. We are joined by some of the biggest names in the craft industry including Sixth&Spring Books, the publisher behind the bestselling book KnitRed, a collection of 30 red garment and accessory patterns and personal stories from celebrity designers around the world. In this eBook, members of the CEY team share their own personal experiences and insights alongside free patterns designed in our Stitch Red yarns, including a completely new pattern in Silky Alpaca Lace. Enjoy this eBook, and remember to take care of your heart. After all, you only get one. Happy knitting!

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Alpaca Sox
color 1832 Cereza

60% Alpaca, 20% Merino, 20% Nylon 8 sts = 1" on US 2 (2.75 mm) 450 yards/ hank

Alpaca Sox Shawlette page 6

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Magnolia
color 5458 Ruby

70% Merino, 30% Silk 5 sts = 1" on US 6 (4 mm) 120 yards/ ball

Healthy Heart Hat page 10

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Silky Alpaca Lace

color 2432 Garnet

70% Alpaca, 30% Silk 8 sts = 1" on US 2 (2.75 mm) 440 yards/ ball

Clinging To You Scarf page 8

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Alpaca Sox Shawlette

designed by Susan Mills

Pattern for small and medium shawls is the same, the size difference is achieved by working the medium at a looser gauge. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts; work back and forth in rows.

SHAWL

CO 358 sts. K 1 row. Est charts as follows (RS): K2 (edge sts, keep in Gtr St throughout), work Right Side chart sts 1-10 once then sts 11-31 seven times, Center Chart (sts 1-40) once, then Left Side chart sts 1-21 seven times then sts 22-31 once, and end k2 (edge sts, keep in Gtr St throughout). Work Charts as est through Row 12 334 sts. Place marker at center (167 sts in from each edge) on last row. *Dec row (RS): K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. (WS): Knit. Rep from * until 6 sts rem. (RS): (Sl1-k2tog-psso) twice 2 sts. K2tog and fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block to measurments.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES

Small (Medium)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
approx. 40 (50)" wide and 19 (23)" deep at center point

YARN

Alpaca Sox by Classic Elite Yarns (60% alpaca, 20% merino, 20% nylon; 100 gram hank = approx 450 yards) 1 (2) hanks 1832 Cereza

NEEDLES

Small: Long circular needle in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge Medium: Long circular needle in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge

OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch marker

GAUGE

Small: 22 sts and 44 rows = 4 in Garter Stitch, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge. Medium: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4 in Garter Stitch, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge.
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Betsy & her dancing partner

Stay Active
There is a long history of heart disease in my family, so along with a general bent towards doing the right thing, this cause is personal for me. Many in my fathers generation, my father included, succumbed to the disease at a very early age. My generation is doing much better, but we still watch for warning signs because of our genes. Theres no easy way to prevent heart disease, you have to eat right and exercise. You can have some fun with it though! I love to dance, but Im married to someone who doesnt share the passion. Now I have a 6-year old granddaughter who loves to dance, and she has become my dancing partner! We turn up the funky music (her favorite) and just do whatever we feel like. Its a blast! Everyone should try dancing with a 6-year oldits a very exhilarating experience!

President

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Clinging to You Scarf

designed by S. Crane

Lace Pattern (multiple of 8 sts + 9; 12 rows) (also see chart) Row 1 (RS): K4, *k2tog, k1, yo, k1, skp, k2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5 30 sts. Row 2 and all WS rows: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3. Row 3: K3, *k2tog, k1, [yo, k1] twice, skp; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6 30 sts. Row 5: K5, *yo, k3, yo, k1, skp, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4 33 sts. Row 7: K7, *k2tog, k1, yo, k1, skp, k2; rep from * to last 10 sts, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, skp, k4 30 sts. Row 9: K6, *k2tog, k1, [yo, k1] twice, skp; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3 30 sts. Row 11: K5, *k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4 33 sts. Row 12 (WS): K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3 33 sts. Repeat rows 1-12 for Lace Pattern.

NOTES

Scarf is knit with two strands held together throughout. Stitch count does not remain constant.

SCARF

With two strands held together, CO 33 sts. Knit 4 rows. Work Lace Pattern until scarf meas 44" or desired length. Knit 4 rows. Loosely BO all sts knitwise.

FINISHING

Block scarf, pulling lace open.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 4" wide and 44" long, blocked.

Clinging To You Lace Chart (panel of 33 sts; 12 row rep) 12 10 8 6 4 WS2

33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Silky Alpaca Lace by Classic Elite Yarns (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 50 g = 440 yards) 2 balls 2432 Garnet Knitting needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge Gauge is not crucial to the success of this design. Shown: 28 sts and 40 rows 4" in Lace Pattern with two strands of yarn held together.

YARN

NEEDLES GAUGE

11 9 7 5 3 1RS

knit on RS, purl on WS purl on RS, knit on WS yo k2tog skp no stitch

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Stay Informed
My grandmother suffers from congestive heart failure, a condition that is often connected to heart disease. My grandfather (her late husband) actually died of a heart attack in 1984 at the young age of 65. Black women are 35% more likely to die of heart disease than white women. It could be lack of information, a high cholesterol diet, or limited access to medical care that contributes to the disparity, but advancing medical research and constant reminders in the media on diet and weight (Stitch Red included) are contributing to improving attitudes towards heart health, no matter what color you are. My grandmothers most important words of advice for my sister, my brother and me? Watch your diet, no matter how hard it is sometimes! A vigilant eye on her sodium intake allows my grandma to keep going on cruises, hitting the casino with her girlfriends, and having fun at the healthy age of 85!

Marketing Coordinator

Chelsea & her Grandmother

Chelseas Grandmother

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Healthy Heart Hat

designed by Meg Myers

2 x 2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) All rnds: *K2, p2; rep from *. Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit all sts, every rnd. Heart Pattern (multiple of 10 sts) See chart.

HAT

With smaller needle and CC, CO 100 (112) sts. Pm for BOR, being careful to not twist sts, and join to work in the rnd. Work 2 x 2 Rib for 1". Fitted Hat, Inc rnd: *[K3, m1] twice, k4, m1; rep from * 130 sts. Switch to larger circular needle and knit 1 rnd. Slouchy Hat, Inc rnd: *K2, m1; rep from * 168 sts. Switch to larger circular needle and k 1 rnd, evenly increasing 2 sts 170 sts. All sizes: Work Heart Pattern. When chart is complete, knit 2 rnds with CC. Switch to MC (do not cut CC) and knit 6 (10) rnds. Knit 0 (1) rnd with CC. Place crown markers for decreases: With MC, k13 (17), pm, [k26 (34), pm] 4 times, k13 (17).

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

Crown Dec rnd [K to 2 sts before marker, s2kp] 5 times, k to end 10 sts decd. Read next section carefully before continuing, CC stripes and crown decreases are worked at the same time. Work CC stripes: After first crown dec rnd, knit 3 (9) rnds with MC then 1 rnd with CC. Cont to work 1 rnd of CC every 12th rnd 1 (2) more time(s) 2 (4) CC stripes (CC stripes are always worked immediately after the crown dec rnd). Break CC and cont with MC. Rep crown dec rnd every 3rd rnd (switch to dpns when necessary) until 30 sts rem then work crown dec rnd every other rnd twice 10 sts. Cut yarn and thread through rem sts twice, pull tightly to close hole at top of hat.

SIZES

Adult Fitted Hat (Slouchy Hat)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS YARN

22 (29)" circumference, 7 (9)" tall Magnolia by Classic Elite Yarns (70% merino, 30% silk; 50 g = 120 yds) MC 1 (2) balls 5458 Ruby CC 1 ball 5406 Bisque Circular knitting needle (16") in sizes US 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge Dpns in size US 5 (3.75 mm)

FINISHING

NEEDLES

Lightly block hat.

OTHER MATERIALS GAUGE

Stitch markers (1 for BOR, 5 in a different color for crown decreases) 23 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in St st with larger needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge. Note: use CC for gauge swatch to ensure there is enough MC to complete hat.

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Heathers father-in-law, Heather and her daughter

Eat Healthy
Due to some of my past health challenges, I have become more aware of the food I put into my body and try to maintain a healthy weight. I have altered my diet to include a lot of bright vegetables which makes for a colorful plate (and my culinary school education definitely helps with making them taste delicious)! My daughter has fortunately picked up on my healthier food choices and both she and my son exercise frequently. Theyre the ones I really worry about, as they have a strong history of heart problems on their fathers side of the family. They unfortunately lost their father at the age of 55 to what is called a widow maker, similar to the attack Tim Russert suffered. While I dont want them to live their lives worrying, I do want them to learn to live a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, greater awareness and more prevalent information in the media and beyond (even in our little yarnie world) remind us all to take care of our hearts!

Director of Sales

Heathers daughter, son and their father

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PATTERN STITCHES

designed by Meg Myers

Camellia

Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS. Garter Stitch (Gtr st) Knit all sts, every row.

Lace Pattern (multiple of 16 sts + 47; 34 rows) See chart on next page. Wrap and turn (w & t) (RS): With yarn in back, slip next st from LH to RH needle, bring yarn to front, slip st back to LH needle, turn. (WS): With yarn in front, slip next st from LH to RH needle, bring yarn to back, slip st back to LH needle, turn. Place Bead: Thread bead on steel crochet hook, slip st from LH needle to crochet hook and pull stitch through bead then slip stitch back to LH needle and knit on RS, purl on WS.

WRAP

With larger needle, use long tail method to CO 383 sts. Change to smaller needle and work chart, using crochet hook to place beads on WS rows. When chart is complete, 311 sts rem. Keeping first and last 3 sts in Gtr st, work 2 rows in St st. Place removable marker in center stitch 155 sts each side of marker. Setup short rows: (RS): Knit to 2 sts past center st, w & t. (WS): Purl to 2 sts past center st, w & t. Short rows: Note: Pick up each wrap and work it with the stitch it wraps. (RS): Knit to 1 st before turn, ssk, k2, w & t 1 st decd. (WS): Purl to 1 st before turn, p2tog, p2, w & t 1 st decd. Rep the last 2 rows until 4 unworked sts rem on each side, and end short rows as follows: (RS): Knit to 1 st before turn, ssk, knit to end. (WS): K3, Purl to 1 st before turn, p2tog, knit to end 235 sts. Place beads every other st across row as follows (RS): K3, ssk, *k1, place bead; rep from * to last 6 sts, k1, k2tog, k3. Knit 3 rows, beg and end with a WS row. With larger needle, loosely BO all sts knitwise.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS YARN

Approx 12" deep and 24" across top, after blocking Silky Alpaca Lace by Classic Elite Yarns (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 50 g = 440 yards) 1 ball 2432 Garnet Circular knitting needles (24" or longer) in sizes US 3 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge

NEEDLES

FINISHING

OTHER MATERIALS

Wet-block shawl, pinning lace section open.

For more information about this design, visit www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/238/Issue238.

Removable stitch marker Optional: 225 size 8 seed beads and steel crochet hook small enough to fit through beads

GAUGE

28 sts and 40 rows 4" in St st with smaller needle; Take time to save time, check your gauge.
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ABBREVIATIONS
approx: approximately BO: bind off BOR: beginning of round CC: contrast color CO: cast on cont: continue dec(d): decrease(d) g: grams inc(d): increase(d) k: knit k2tog: knit 2 sts together (1 st decd) LH: left hand m1: (make 1) Insert LH needle under horizontal strand between st just worked and next st, from the front to the back, knit through the back loop (1 st incd) meas: measures MC: main color p: purl pm: place marker rem: remain(ing) rep: repeat(s) RH: right hand rnd(s): round(s) RS: right side sk2p: slip 1 st knitwise, from the LH needle to the RH needle, k2tog, pass slipped st over knit st created by k2tog (2 sts decd) skp: slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (1 st decd) ssk: slip 2 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the RH needle; insert tip of LH needle into the fronts of the two slipped sts and use RH needle to knit them together (1 st decd) st(s): stitch(es) w & t: wrap and turn WS: wrong side yo: yarn over (1 st increased)

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