March 2017 – T.H.R.I.V.E. Association

This week we’re switching gears again and sharing a wonderful knit pattern – Patons Cozy Striped Kerchief. This weeks’ featured project is a really fun piece with a lot of texture, versatility, and yes, our favorite- color! Plus, it is super warm and is really going to make a fantastic gift for our underprivileged military veterans this Winter. Just follow the link to get your copy of the free pattern:

Patons Cozy Striped Kerchief pattern

We know that you’re all excited to try this, but first we’d like to offer a word of caution: we recommend that you do not cut the yarn. As you can see from the pictures below, this pattern changes colors often and if you are one of those knitters that likes to cut rather than carry, that is going to be a lot of ends to weave in. If you need a how-to or a refresher course on how to carry the yarn between color changes, just follow the link below to see Ms. Staci over at Very Pink Knits demonstrate this wonderful technique.

Very Pink Knits carrying colors technique demonstration video

Also, the pattern calls for an M1 (Make 1) on Rows 3, 5, and each subsequent row that asks for you to repeat Row 5. However, this can be a little tricky since there is no specificity in the pattern as to which direction the M1 should be. But have no fear, we’ve done the work for you!

For Row 3: (Knit 2. M1R (Make 1 Right)) twice. Place marker. Knit 1. Place Marker. These markers indicate the center stitch. (M1L (Make 1 Left), K2). There will be 13 stitches after this row.

For Row 5 and each subsequent row that asks for you to repeat Row 5: Knit 2. M1R. Knit to center stitch. M1R. Knit center stitch. M1L. Knit to last 2 stitches, M1L, Knit 2.

Again, here is a video tutorial from our friends over at Very Pink Knits on how to do these specific increases.

Very Pink Knits Make 1 (M1) knitting help video

We have a goal this year of reaching 400 handmade items to distribute. Please keep sending in your completed, wet-blocked goods so that they can be counted. Remember, we’re going to be handing out some awesome prizes this year to our most productive volunteers.

If you live in the Metroplex and would like to come to one of our events, but don’t have a ride, please let us know. We may be able to provide you with a day pass for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Hello again! So to get things started for this week’s blog post, we’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who has been sharing our posts, as well as a thanks to our crafters! Also, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new crafters! Thank you all for your dedication.

In keeping with the theme of crocheted goods, we’ve got another awesome free pattern that is perfect for any skill level! This is Red Heart’s Oversized Glam Cowl! To find the pattern, please follow the link(s) below. As usual, the pattern will also be available on our Ravelry page.

Red Heart’s Oversized Glam Cowl pattern

T.H.R.I.V.E. Association’s Ravelry patterns page

Now, we would like to take a moment here to say that we did take a bit of artistic license with the pattern. We substituted the Red Heart Boutique Glam yarn that the pattern calls for with an alternative soft medium weight yarn. Despite this minor adjustment, the cowl came out beautifully! It is thick, luxurious, and, as the title suggests, very glamorous. It is also a very versatile item and will be amazing for the Fall and Winter months to come!