Pioneer Logo Knitting Chart

Guest Designer Joy S. Grape is back with another design for ChemKnits!

When Joy told me that she was making a Pioneer chart, I didn't really know what it meant. I wasn't sure if she was referencing the people, a game, or a company. (I now know that Pioneer is a seed company.) Even though the chart is based on a logo, I think the design has many great elements that could be converted into many different knitting projects.

When I asked Joy about the significance of the Pioneer knitting chart, she said, "I was involved in a joint project with Pioneer (the seed company) and I had to spend a week at one of their research facilities. The girl who was assigned to work with me had the most amazing work ethic ever- once we actually stayed until after 3am, and the next day she got in trouble from her boss for it! I felt like I owed her something after that. I don't know that much about her tastes, but I know her favorite color is blue and she carries a huge travel mug of coffee everywhere. Knitting a cozy seemed more fun and personal than just sending her a Starbucks gift certificate or something. I just mailed it the other day. I hope she doesn't think I'm a weirdo." Joy, I'm sure that she'll treasure this gift. I agree that a personalized, hand knit gift is a much more personal gift than a gift card.

Pioneer Logo Chart - 23 x 28 sts

As for the Coffee Cozy, Joy doesn't remember the pattern she used, but I have a list of many free coffee cozy knitting patterns that you can use to create your own Pioneer Logo Coffee Cozy. "I've done several cozies based on the same general pattern, so for that one I was just winging it [...] Basically about 1/2" K1P1 around the top and bottom for stretch and then K1 for the pattern." Looking at the picture and from what I know about the size of the chart, I would guess that around 45 stitches were cast on, but I cannot be sure.


This knitting pattern has been published on www.chemknits.com with permission of Joy S. Grape at www.coffeewithleonardcohen.com. This pattern is intended for personal or charity use, and you are not to republish without permission from Joy S. Grape. (c) 2011 Joy S. Grape

Star Trek Uniform Beer Cozy

I am pleased to introduce another guest designer to ChemKnits, Joy S. Grape. Joy sent me to her Star Trek Uniform Beer Cozy knitting pattern, and I am honored to share it with all of you here.

Photo Credit - Joy S. Grape at www.coffeewithleonardcohen.com

About the Designer:

In her free time, Joy S Grape displays her aposematic coloration on her poetry blog, www.coffeewithleonardcohen.com. When threatened, she defends herself by extolling the virtues of genetically modified organisms until predators give up and leave.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors: Red (Color A), Yellow (Color B) and Black (Color C). Color A corresponds to the uniform color, so substitute whatever color you want.
  
• Size 6 double pointed needles ("I'm cheap, so I used barbecue skewers, but they are the equivalent of about a size US6." - Joy)
• Yarn needle for weaving in loose ends
  

Pattern Instructions:

• CO 32 sts on DPNs in uniform color (Color A)
• *K2,P2* across for 5 rounds
• K across for 13 rounds
• Begin Intarsia for the logo:
• Row 1: K1 (Color A), K1 yellow (Color B), K2 (Color A), K1 (Color B), K (Color A) until end of row
• Row 2: K3 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K (A) until end of row
• Row 3: K1 (A), K4 (B), K (A) until end of row
  
• Row 4: K1 (A), K3 (B), K (A) until end of row
  
• Row 5: K2 (A), K2 (B), K (A) until end of row
  
• Row 6: K2 (A), K1 (B), K (A) until end of row
• Using Color A*K2, P2* across for 2 rounds
  
• Using Color C *K2, P2* across for 3 rounds
  
• Cast off, secure all loose ends.

I am a visual person, so I charted out the written instructions so you can see what the mini logo looks like:

The star trek logo used by Joy S. Grape in her knitting pattern

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Abbreviations used in this pattern:
K - knit
P - purl
CO - Cast On

This pattern has been published on www.chemknits.com with permission of Joy S. Grape at www.coffeewithleonardcohen.com. This pattern is intended for personal or charity use, and you are not to republish without permission from Joy S. Grape. (c) 2011 Joy S. Grape

Marilynn's Felted Kindle Cover Knitting Pattern

I am pleased to present the first ever Guest Contributor to ChemKnits, Marilynn from Napa, CA! According to Marilynn, "I've been knitting for about two years. This is the first time I've designed a pattern. There weren't many felted Kindle covers online..." so she created this lovely cover to provide your eReader with extra protection.

Materials

• Size 8 knitting needles
• 1 skein Lion Wool yarn, Autumn Sunset (or any worsted weight wool)
• 1 button
• Velcro tabs

The Case Pattern

• Cast on 56 sts
• Knit in Garter stitch 2 rows (K both rows)
• Knit Stockinette stitch until 11” long (K right side rows, P wrong side rows)
  
• Bind off
• Fold the fabric, Use mattress stitch for sides and bottom

The Flap Pattern

• Cast on 30 stitches
• Work 10 rows in Stockinette stitch (K first & last st on purl rows)
• 11th row (and all odd rows) decrease 2 stitches, one at either end of the row.
• 12th row - K1, P until last stitch, K1.
  
• Repeat rows 11 and 12 - until 2 stitches remain. Bind off.
• Attach to top of cover by either mattress stitch or picking up stitches.

Finishing

• Felt until slightly larger than the Kindle (7.5”H x 4.8”w). Measure during felting process so it doesn’t shrink too much. It can be stretched, to a point, before it dries.
• Sew squares of Velcro at end of the inside of the flap and to appropriate spot on cover.
• Sew a decorative button to the outside of the flap.

I hope you enjoy Marilynn's Felted Kindle Cover as much as her Shih Tzu and cat who kept her company as she designed this knitting pattern for you. I am so glad that she found me through my article on free iPad Cover knitting pattens so I could help her share this pattern with you!

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Abbreviations and Definitions Used in this pattern:
Stockinette - Knit across the right side rows, purl across the wrong side rows
Garter - Knit all rows
K - knit
P - purl
SSK - decrease by slipping two stitches then knitting them together. Alternatively, you could slip one stitch, knit one stitch and pass slipped stitch over.
K2tog - decrease by knitting two stitches together.

This pattern was created by Marilynn and published at ChemKnits.com for your personal or charity use. You are not distribute or reprint this pattern without the permission.
© 2011 Marilynn, guest designer at ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com)