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 Women’s Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and NHLBI’s campaign--The Heart Truth®.

Check out Diane Soucy’s A-Line Hoodie in Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street Collection Cashmere Fleur de Lys in the Knit Red book and don’t miss out on the Knit-A-Long being hosted by Jimmy Beans and Diane Soucy during August & September, 2012.

SizesAdult-one size fits most

Finished MeasurementsCircumference: 20”Height: 9”

MaterialsDebbie 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

Gauge15 sts x 20 rows = 4” in Berry StitchSave time, check your gauge.

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.

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.

Berry Berry Beret By Mary Catherine Black

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Finished MeasurementsWidth across top edge: 54”Depth in center: 27”

MaterialsDebbie Macomber Cashmere Fleur de Lys(90% extra fine merino, 10% cashmere; 93 yards /50 g) • 416 Courage – 3 ballsNeedles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 24” (or longer) circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain gaugeNotions: Stitch markers, stitch holder, crochet hook of similar size to knitting needle, tapestry needle, blocking pins and wires (optional)

Gauge12 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.

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 yo’s 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.

Parasol Shawlette By Mary Catherine Black

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SizesAdult-one size fits most

Finished MeasurementsCircumference: 20”Height: 8 1/2”

MaterialsDebbie Macomber (Cashmere Fleur de Lys (90% extra fine me-rino, 10% cashmere; 93 yards /50 g) • 416 Courage – 2 ballsNeedles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) set of double pointed or size needed to obtain gaugeNotions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge16 sts x 20 rows = 4”1 lace repeat is approximately 3” wideSave 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.

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

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.

Fern Leaf Hat By Mary Catherine Black

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Finished MeasurementsHATBrim: 18” unstretched, will stretch to fit 24”Height: 9”MITTSHand Circumference: 7”Length from cuff to tip: 7”

MaterialsDebbie 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 gaugeNotions: Stitch markers, cable needle (cn), tapestry needle, waste yarn (for mitts)

Gauge18 sts x 22 rows = 4” in St stSave 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.

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 1¼” from cast on.Establish PatternRnd 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 CrownDec rnd: * LC, p2, k1, k2tog, p2; rep from * around – 9 sts dec’d (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 MittWith 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 PatternRnd 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 GussetNext 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 inc’d. 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 mea-sures 7” from cast on. Bind off all sts in patt, loosely.

Heart Chains Stocking Cap & GlovesBy Buket Yengulalp

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Left MittWith 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 PatternRnd 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.

Heart Chains Stocking Cap & Gloves Cont.By Buket Yengulalp

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