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Gentle Swirls Lampshade Cozy Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Other

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

cast on
bind off
knit stitch
purl stitch
yarn over
kitting in the round

Pattern Description:

A lampshade cozy is a wonderfully unique way to dress up a lampshade and change the look of your room. Make this cozy using a soft shade for a bedroom, a bright fun color for a dorm room or a sophisticated color for an office. Cozies make great housewarming gifts and the lamp shown is available at any Target store at an affordable price. The beautiful lace pattern is easy enough for a beginning knitter to follow, uses one ball of yarn and knits up in just a few hours. The cozy is knit in the round so there are no seams to sew and your lamp looks great from any angle. You may want to make one for every room!

Gauge:

14 sts and 27 rows over 4 inches with knitting slightly stretched using gentle swirls pattern, and size 8 needles. Pattern includes instructions on knitting up a test swatch to see if you like the yarn you choose. Extra yarn is required if you will be knitting a test swatch.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

"Room Essentials" Stick Lamp from Target or any drum shaped lampshade that measures 27" around and 8" high (cover can be made larger or smaller to accomodate a different size drum shade)

Materials:

175 yards worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5mm) 16" circular knitting needles

You Will Also Need:

stitch markers
lampshade - see sizing/finished measurements info above