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Quick Knits for your Trips

I'm always asked for ideas for projects that are portable. Over the years I have met knitters from around the world who have shared their techniques, patterns and yarn choices. I hope that you will find inspiration here. Please feel free to share photos with me on Facebook and Instagram. Happy Knitting! 
Shawls & Scarves
Headbands​​ & Cowls
I've made this cowl dozens of times with dozens of different yarns and weights. I suggest your first to be a worsted or light chunky for the best outcome.
Needle weight should match your yarn.
Sew together with a blanket stitch when around 20" for a cowl. 

  
Cabled Alpaca Cowl 
Cast on 58 stitches
rows 1 – 10: slip first stitch on each row and stockinette stitch remaining stitches (knit odd rows, purl even rows)

row 11: slip first stitch, k 2, slip 8 onto cable needle (hold to front), k 8, k from cable needle, k 20, slip 8 onto cable needle (hold to front), k 8, k 8 from cable needle, k 3

row 12 – 24: slip first stitch on each row and stockinette stitch remaining stitches (same as rows 1 – 10
row 25: slip first stitch, k 20, slip 8 onto cable needle (hold to back), k 8, k 8 from cable needle, k 21

row 26 – 30: slip first stitch on each row and stockinette stitch remaining stitches (same as rows 1-10)repeat pattern to desired length
 
Braided "Prada" Style Headband

150 yds of your choice of yarn - 14 sts & 16 rows - 4"
US Size 10 needles ( or size to get gauge )
Cast on 15 sts
Knit 1 row
Next row: K1, M1, K4, M1,K4,M1,K4,M1,k2- 19 sts
Begin braided pattern:
Row 1 (RS)- Slip 1 as if to knit wyib, knit to end
Row 2 and all WS rows - slip 1 as if to purl wyif, K1, P15,K1, P1
Row 3 - Slip 1 as if to knit wyib, K1, C10F, K7
Row 5, 7 - Slip 1 st as if to knit wyib, K6, C10B, K2
Row 11 - Slip 1 st as if to knit wyib, knit to end
Repeat 12 rows until piece measures approximately 22 inches ending with either ROW 5 or ROW 11
Next row (WS) - K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog,K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, k1 - 15 sts.
Next row (RS) - knit 1 row
Bind Off.
Sew together or sew 2-3 large hook and eyelets for fastening.
Weave in ends and ENJOY!

CABLE STICHES:
C10F - slip 5 sts onto cn and hold in front, K5, K5 from CN
C10B - slip 5 sts onto cn and hold in back, K5, K5 from CN
Fingerless gloves 
Etc...
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