Free Patterns

PAPILLION (butterfly) SHAWL
By debb wilcox

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Materials:

• 5-6 skeins fingering weight yarn, such as Koigu KPPPM or Diakeito Diamusee Fine – mix and match colors; (optional) some comparable novelty yarn, such as Great Adirondack “Papyrus” to add in from time to time
• 29-40” size 10 circular needles, one stitch marker
• Gauge: Not particular necessary

Cast on 180 stitches, place marker, cast on another 180 stitches.
Row 1 (right side/RS): K1, SSK, K to 2 sts before marker, K2tog, slip marker, SSK, K to 3 sts from end, K2tog, k1
Row 2 (wrong side/WS): K to 1st st before marker, P1, slip marker, P1, K to end.
Repeat RW and WS rows, keeping RS row pattern as established.

DESIGNER’S NOTE: I knit most of the shawl in garter stitch, but to add texture and to save yarn, I put in some stockinette rows from time to time *. I also put in some novelty yarn (Papyrus) for 2 rows from time to time. Because this shawl is knit from the outside in, be sure you have enough yarn – you will not be able to stop whenever you run out.

* Alternate WS row for stockinette rows: Purl all sts, slipping marker when you come to it.
Picture will be posted on www.angelhairyarn.com in the Newsletter area shortly and the “live” shawl will be available for viewing off and on at Angel Hair Yarn Co!
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DO-IT-YOURSELF HERBAL MOTH REPELLENTS
found on the web

Experiment with the scents you like best. For more recipes, search for “moth repellents” on Google or your favorite search engine. To make moth bags, use porous fabric such as muslin or linen. Tie the little bags (about 3” x 6”) with a looped ribbon for hanging over a closet hood or hanger.

Herbal Moth Potpourri - by Louise in Woonsocket, RI
1 cup lavender
1/2 cup mint (not peppermint)
1/3 cup southernwood
1/3 cup santolina
2 3” pieces of cinnamon (broken)
1 tbsp cloves
1/2cup cedar shavings (can get this at a pet supply store)

16th Century Herbal Recipe
1 part rosemary
2 parts lavender
2 parts pennyroyal

 

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