About Stitch Red

Stitch Red is a national heart disease

awareness campaign supported by the

Needlearts industry. The campaign is
driving efforts to draw attention to heart
disease, the #1 killer of women in the
United States, help people understand their
risk factors for the disease and encourage
the adoption of healthier lifestyles to
protect their heart health.
A majority of manufacturers and designers throughout the industry including
Universal Yarn and The Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection are creating
and selling Stitch Red products to benefit the Foundation for the National Institutes
of Health (FNIH) in support of The Heart Truth. Local yarn stores across the
country are supporting the campaign by carrying these products and hosting Stitch
Red events to raise awareness about heart disease.
Additionally, a new book called Knit Red that is authored by
Jimmy Beans Wool Owner Laura Zander, is drawing further
awareness about the importance of heart health. Featuring 30
eye-catching, red, heart health-inspired garments, accessories
and their patterns, as well as personal stories about heart disease
from industry greats, Knit Red also provides tips, resources and
recipes for heart-healthy living supplied by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services Office on Womens Health, National
Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and NHLBIs campaign-The Heart Truth.
Check out Diane Soucys A-Line Hoodie in Debbie Macombers Blossom Street
Collection Cashmere Fleur de Lys in the Knit Red book and dont miss out on the
Knit-A-Long being hosted by Jimmy Beans and Diane Soucy during August &
September, 2012.

Berry Berry Beret

By Mary Catherine Black

Hat:
Using smaller ndl, cast on 84 sts, place marker to indicate end of
rnd, and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Knit 1 1/2 in St st.
Next rnd: * M1, k3; rep from * to end of rnd 112 sts. Switch to
larger ndl, knit 3 rows.
Begin Berry Stich:
Rnd 1: * K2, k2tog, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnds 2- 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: * K2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rep these 8 rnds, 1 more time, then rep rnds 1-4 once more.

Sizes
Adult-one size fits most
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 20
Height: 9
Materials
Debbie Macomber
Cashmere Fleur de Lys (90% extra fine merino,
10% cashmere; 93 yards /50 g)
416 Courage 2 balls
Needles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16 circular
needle or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16 circular needle (or size 2
sizes smaller than larger size)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge
15 sts x 20 rows = 4 in Berry Stitch
Save time, check your gauge.

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Shape Crown:
Rnd 1: * K2tog, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd -- 84 sts rem.
Rnds 2-4: Knit.
Rnd 5: * K3tog, yo; rep from * to end of rnd 56 sts rem.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: * K3tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2 38 sts rem.
Rnds 10-12: Knit.
Rnd 13: * K3tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2 26 sts rem.
Rnd 14: * Sl1, k3tog, psso, pass resulting st back to LH ndl, pass
the second st on the LH ndl over the first st, move the first st on
the LH ndlback to the RH ndl; rep from * to end of rnd.
Cut yarn, draw through rem sts, fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block.

Parasol Shawlette
By Mary Catherine Black

Finished Measurements
Width across top edge: 54
Depth in center: 27
Materials
Debbie Macomber Cashmere Fleur de Lys
(90% extra fine merino, 10% cashmere; 93
yards /50 g)
416 Courage 3 balls
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 24 (or longer)
circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain
gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder, crochet
hook of similar size to knitting needle, tapestry
needle, blocking pins and wires (optional)
Gauge
12 sts X 16 rows = 4 in garter stitch
Save time, check your gauge.
Note on construction:
This shawl is constructed in an unusual
manner. First, the garter stitch center is knit.
Each row begins with a yarn over. Be careful
as you work this section not to drop this yarn
over. When you have completed this section,
you will pick up these loops. They will be much
easier to pick up than a regular knit stitch, and
form a pretty lacy detail in the middle of the
shawl.

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Pattern Stitch:
Parasol Lace Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, * k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, [yo] twice, ssk, k2,
yo, ssk*rep from * to the first marker, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, repeat
from *-* to the last 2 sts, yo, k2. NOTE: on first repeat ONLY, st
in bold is worked sl1, k2tog, psso.
Row 2: K2, p1, *p3, p2togbl, yo, [k1,p1] into the 2 yos of the row
below, yo, p2tog, p3* rep from * to one st before first marker, p1,
sm, p1, sm, p1, rep from *-* to last 3 sts, p1, k2.
Row 3: K2, yo, k1, m1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k2* rep from *
to one st before marker, k1, m1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, m1, k1, rep
from * to last 3 sts, m1, k1, yo, k2.
Row 4: K2, p3, *p3tog-bl, yo, p1, yo, p4, yo, p1, yo, p3tog,* rep
from * to 3 sts before marker, p3, sm, p1, sm, p3, rep from * to
last 5 sts, p3, k2.
Row 5: K2, yo, k3, *yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, to, k2, k2tog, yo*,
rep from * to 3 sts before the marker, k3, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k3,
rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, yo, k2.
Row 6: K2, p4, *p1, yo, p2tog, p6, p2togbl, yo, k1* rep from * to
4 sts before marker, p4, sm, p1, sm, p4, rep from * to last 6 sts,
p4, k2.
Row 7: K2, yo, k4, m1, *k2, to, ssk, k4, k2tog, yo, k2* rep from *
to 4 sts before marker, m1, k4, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k4, m1, rep
from * to last 6 sts, m1, k4, yo, k2.
Row 8: K2, p6, * p2, yo, p1, yo, p3tog, p3togbl, yo, p1, yo, p2*
rep from * to 5 sts before marker, p6, sm, p1, sm, p6, rep from *
to last 8 sts, p6, k2.
Shawl:
Cast on 57 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Yo, k3tog, knit to end.
Rep Row 2 until 3 sts rem.
Break yarn, leaving the 3 live st on a stitch holder. With the WS
facing, pick up and knit 26 sts from the first side, place marker, sl
three live sts onto ndl, place marker, pick up and knit 26 sts on
the second side of the shawl 55 sts.
Begin Parasol Lace pattern, rep these 8 rows a total of 5 times.
To bind off using a crochet hook, * sl st in the first st on the ndl,
ch3; rep from * across all sts, end by working sl st in last st.
Finishing:
Weave in ends. To block this shawl to the full effect, wet block
using blocking wires, and pins to pull out each loop of the bind
off. Be sure the shawl is completely dry before you unpin it, so it
will not lose its shape.

Fern Leaf Hat

By Mary Catherine Black

Stitch Pattern:
Fern Lace (mult 12 sts)
Rnd 1: * Yo, k2tog, k7, ssk, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: * Yo, k1, k2tog, k5, ssk, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: * Yo, k2, k2tog, k3, ssk, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: * Yo, k3, k2tog, k1, ssk, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: * Yo, k4, sl1-k2tog-psso, k4, yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: * K3, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: * K2, ssk, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 8: * K1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: * Ssk, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 10: * K4, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso; rep from * to end of rnd.
Hat:
Cast on 90 sts, place marker and join in the rnd, being careful not to
twist.
Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnds 2-5: Knit.
Rnds 6-9: * K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Inc Rnd: * K15, m1; rep from * to end 96 sts.
Work rnds 1-10 of Fern Lace, twice. Patt will be repeated 8 times
across rnd
Sizes
Adult-one size fits most
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 20
Height: 8 1/2
Materials
Debbie Macomber
(Cashmere Fleur de Lys (90% extra fine merino, 10% cashmere; 93 yards /50 g)
416 Courage 2 balls
Needles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) set of double
pointed or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge
16 sts x 20 rows = 4
1 lace repeat is approximately 3 wide
Save time, check your gauge.
Note:
On the final round of Fern Lace patt, slip the
first st such that it becomes the last st of the
rnd. Thus, begin the row with k4, and end with
sl-k2tog-psso.

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Shape Crown:
Rnd 1: * K2tog, k7, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k7, ssk, k1; rep from * to
end of rnd 88 sts rem.
Rnd 2: * K2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1; rep from * to
end of rnd 80 sts rem.
Rnd 3: * K2tog, k5, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k5, ssk, k1; rep from * to
end of rnd 72 sts rem.
Rnd 4: K2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1; rep from * to end
of rnd 64 sts rem.
Rnd 5: K2tog, k3, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1; rep from * to end
of rnd 56 sts rem.
Sl first st of the rnd, move the marker so that the marker is after this st,
effectively making the first st the last st of the rnd.
Rnd 6: * K3, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, sl-k2tog-psso; rep from * to
end of rnd 48 sts rem.
Sl first st of the rnd, as before.
Rnd 7: K4, sl1-k2tog-psso, k3, sl1-k2tog-psso, * k3, sl1-k2tog-psso;
rep from * to end of rnd 24 sts rem.
Sl first st of the rnd, as before.
Rnd 8: * K1, sl1-k2tog-psso,; rep from * to end of rnd 12 sts rem.
Sl first st of the rnd, as before.
Rnd 9: * Sl1-k2tog-psso; rep from * to last st, end k1.
Break yarn, run the tail through rem sts, pull tight, closing the top of
the hat.
Finishing:
Weave in ends, block lightly over a plate to encourage beret crease.

Heart Chains Stocking Cap & Gloves

By Buket Yengulalp

Finished Measurements
HAT
Brim: 18 unstretched, will stretch to fit 24
Height: 9
MITTS
Hand Circumference: 7
Length from cuff to tip: 7
Materials
Debbie Macomber Cashmere Fleur De Lys

(10% cashmere, 90% extra fine merino; 50g/93 yds)

416 Courage 1 ball each for hat and

mitts (2 balls to make both)
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) set of double
pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle (cn),
tapestry needle, waste yarn (for mitts)
Gauge
18 sts x 22 rows = 4 in St st
Save time, check your gauge.
Pattern Stitches:
Heart Chains Pattern (mult of 3 sts)
Rnd 1: * K1, yo, k2tog; rep from *.
Rnds 2, 3, & 4: Knit.
Rep rnds 1-4 for patt.
3/3 Left Cross (LC): Slip next 3 sts to cn and
hold on front, knit 3 from LH needle, then k3
from cn.

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Hat:
With dpn, cast on 117 sts. Place marker (pm) and join to work in
the rnd.
Rnd 1: * [K2, p2] twice, k3, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep rnd 1 until hat measures 1 from cast on.
Establish Pattern
Rnd 1: * LC, p2, work rnd 1 of Heart Chains Pattern over 3 sts,
p2; rep from * around.
Rnds 2, 3, & 4: * K6, p2, k3, p2; rep from * around.
Rep rnds 1-4 until hat measures 6 from cast on edge, ending
with rnd 4 of pattern.
Shape Crown
Dec rnd: * LC, p2, k1, k2tog, p2; rep from * around 9 sts decd
(by eliminating yo of Heart Chains patt), 108 sts rem.
Next rnd: * K6, p2, k2, p2; rep from * around.
Dec rnd 2: * K6, p2, k2tog, p2; rep from * around 99 sts rem.
Next rnd: * K6, p2, k1, p2; rep from * around.
Dec rnd 3: * LC, p2, p2tog, p1; rep from * around 90 sts rem.
Next rnd: * K6, p4; rep from * around.
Dec rnd 4: * K6, p2tog, p2; rep from * around 81 sts rem.
Next rnd: * K6, p3; rep from * around.
Dec rnd 5: * LC, p2tog, p1; rep from * around 72 sts rem.
Next rnd: * K6, p2; rep from * around.
Dec rnd 6: * K6, p2tog; rep from * around 63 sts rem.
Dec rnd 7: * K4, k2tog, p1; rep from * around 54 sts rem.
Dec rnd 8: * K3, k2tog, p1; rep from * around 45 sts rem.
Dec rnd 9: * K2, k2tog, p1; rep from * around 36 sts rem.
Dec rnd 10: [K2tog] around 18 sts rem.
Dec rnd 11: [k2tog] around 9 sts rem.
Break yarn. Thread tail on tapestry ndl and weave through rem
live sts. Pull taut, fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block lightly.
Mitts:
Right Mitt
With dpn, cast on 36 sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1: * K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep rnd 1 until Right Mitt
measures 2 from cast on.
Establish Pattern
Rnd 1: * K3, p2, [work Heart Chains patt over 3 sts, p2] twice,
knit to end.
Rnds 2, 3, & 4: * K3, p2, [k3, p2] twice, knit to end.
Rnds 1-4 form patt.

Increase for Thumb Gusset

Next rnd: Work in patt over 17 sts, pm, k2, pm, knit to end.
Inc rnd: Work in patt to m, sl m, m1, knit to m, m1, sl m, knit to
end 2 sts incd.
Next rnd: Work in patt to m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, knit to end.
Rep these 2 rows, 4 more times 12 sts bet markers for gusset.
Next rnd: Work to marker, slip 12 sts bet markers to waste yarn,
cast on 2 sts using backward lp method, knit to end.
Work even in patt until mitt measures 6 from cast on.
Next rnd: * K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep this rnd until mitt measures 7 from cast on. Bind off all sts in patt, loosely.

Heart Chains Stocking Cap & Gloves Cont.

By Buket Yengulalp

Left Mitt
With dpn, cast on 36 sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1: * K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep rnd 1 until Right Mitt measures 2 from cast on.
Establish Pattern
Rnd 1: Knit 21, p2, [work Heart Chains patt over 3 sts, p2] twice, knit to end.
Rnds 2, 3, & 4: K21, p2, [k3, p2] twice, knit to end.
Rnds 1-4 form patt.
Complete Left Mitt as for Right Mitt.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block lightly.

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