Sugarplums

"And visions of sugarplums danced in their head..."
- Clement Clarke Moore

This year's free Christmas pattern showcases the beautiful saturated color and lovely deep texture of Malabrigo worsted yarn.

The color is called velvet grapes, but it is really more of a deep plum than a grape purple.


I wanted something easy and quick with a short repeat and a textured stitch that had rounded shapes in it. You can make it a scarf or a wrap; you can make it fat as Santa's belly or thin as a candy cane. You can make it long as a winter's nap or short as an elf.



You can make it any way you want it. Yardage will vary accordingly

Sugarplums


Materials

Malabrigo worsted (yardage will vary)
Size 8 (US) needles

Cast on any multiple of six. (Mine is 60 stitches.)

Work 4 rows of K1, P1 rib.

Main Stitch Pattern

Row 1: K3, *P3, YO, S2KP, YO; rep from * to last three stitches, K3.
Row 2: K3, *P3, K3; rep from * to last three stitches, K3.
Row 3: K3, *YO, S2KP, YO, P3; rep from * to last three stitches, K3.
Row 4: K3, *K3, P3; rep from * to last three stitches, K3.

Repeat these four rows until scarf/wrap is desired length.

Work 4 rows of K1, P1 rib.

Bind off. Weave in ends. Soak and block if a flatter, more open appearance is desired. Remember, blocking will result in a larger finished product. Plan accordingly.

Pattern will also be available on Ravelry as a free download.

Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good night!