Hello everyone :)
Im very excited because on the 3rd of feb it is Chinese new year, which although im not Chinese I reallllly love becuase it means takeout all round! (this is something we only have very rarely)
As its a special occassion I have created a free pattern for all you readers to enjoy (the first of the two febuary patterns I mentioned :0)
Its a pattern for a chopstick case!!!!!!!!!
If you get started now you could have yours finished ready for the special day!
You will need:
- 1 pair of 3 1/4 mm knitting needles
- 50g (not the whole lot will be used) of Red, or any colour DK yarn
- 1 button
- 1 yarn needle
- AND one pair of 26.5cm (standard size) chopsticks to put in your case! :)
Tension:
There are about 7 stitches and 8 rows per 1 inch squared.
Pattern:
Using the 3 1/4mm needles and DK yarn cast on 7 sts
Gst 3 rows
Then stst 154 rows (starting with a P row)
Next Gst 19 rows
Next row: K2tog, k3, K2tog (5sts)
K1 row
K2tog, K1, K2tog (3sts)
Cast off the three remaining sts.
Abreviations:
- K= knit
- Gst = Garter stitch (Knit all stitches on all rows)
- stst= Stocking stitch
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- K2tog = knit two stitches together
- P = Purl
To make up:
Fold your (very long!) rectangle of knitting so that the cast on edge meets with the point where the Gst section at the end of the rectangle starts:
Then carefully oversew down both sides so that a case shape is made. After that create a button hole at the end of the Gst flap, big enough to fit around your chosen button using the following method: http://ysolda.com/support/pictorial-guides/sewn-button-loops/
However only do two loops instead of three.
Then stitch the button to the top of the case, just under the Gst strip near the cast on edge.
At first you may put your chopsticks in and not be able to fold the flap over:
But do not worry just push the chopsticks in harder to stretch the case out a bit and your chopsticks will then fit in nice and snugly:
and you'll be able to fold the flap over and fasten the button :)
You can add any decorations you fancy, I stuck on some small gems with craft glue:
FINISHED!!!!!!
Enjoy, and have a happy Chinese new year :)
mmmmmmm.... Takeout chinese!
