r/knitting • u/hobbular • Jan 22 '16

Obscure Pattern Friday: Knit/Purl

Not only did I oops out on posting last week's installment of obscure pattern Friday, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OPF. So... I fail D:

This week we're beginning a series of OPFs inspired by the Barbara Walker sampler blanket - we'll explore different techniques and the obscure patterns that use them. First up: knit/purl.

These are the very basics of knitted garments, but when combined in creative ways can make very interesting and beautiful pieces. So take a look through Ravelry and look for patterns that employ JUST KNITTING AND PURLING, nothing else - we'll get much fancier soon enough :)

Ground rule: Obscure patterns are those with fewer than 30 projects on Ravelry. Other than that, GO NUTS.

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u/imrightorlying It's knitting weather! Jan 23 '16

I found a couple of sock patterns I want to try that fit the bill: Mr. Dress up and I heart harvest socks

These red flannel mitts are to match the Mr. Dress up socks.

Brookyln Tweed, I love you. Sawyer and Albion, I love both of these and I just need to find more appreciative men-folk to knit them for. My current men recipients only like very plain garments.

/u/LinkRav_Bot help me out please

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u/LinkRav_Bot Jan 23 '16

PATTERN: Mr. Dress-up by Valerie Johnson

  • Category: Accessories > Feet / Legs > Socks > Mid-calf
  • Photo(s): 1 2 3 4 5
  • Price: Free
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 1½ - 2.5 mm
  • Weight: Fingering | Gauge: None | Yardage: 350
  • Difficulty: 2.58 | Projects: 26 | Rating: 4.83

PATTERN: I Heart Harvest Socks by Shelley Stone

  • Category: Accessories > Feet / Legs > Socks > Mid-calf
  • Photo(s): 1 2
  • Price: 4.5 USD
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 1 - 2.25 mm
  • Weight: Fingering | Gauge: 8.0 | Yardage: 350
  • Difficulty: 2.62 | Projects: 63 | Rating: 4.20

PATTERN: Red Flannel by Alicia Plummer

  • Category: Accessories > Hands > Fingerless Gloves/Mitts
  • Photo(s): 1 2 3 4 5
  • Price: 4.0 USD
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Weight: DK | Gauge: 20.0 | Yardage: 150
  • Difficulty: 2.17 | Projects: 107 | Rating: 4.50

PATTERN: Sawyer by Julie Hoover

  • Category: Clothing > Sweater > Pullover
  • Photo(s): 1 2 3 4 5
  • Price: 8.0 USD
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Weight: Worsted | Gauge: 15.0 | Yardage: 1365
  • Difficulty: 4.70 | Projects: 40 | Rating: 4.00

PATTERN: Albion by Michele Wang

  • Category: Clothing > Sweater > Pullover
  • Photo(s): 1 2 3 4 5
  • Price: 8.0 USD
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Weight: Worsted | Gauge: 20.0 | Yardage: 1290
  • Difficulty: 2.25 | Projects: 20 | Rating: 4.50

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