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MY GRANDMOTHER'S SLIPPERS

Size: Adjustable (children to adult)

Materials: About 150 yds. each of 2 colors of
worsted wt. yarn  (Color A and Color B)
Size 8 needles
Pompom maker
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 7 sts = 2", 6 rows (3 ridges) = 1" in
garter st on size 8 needles

With 1 strand Color A held together with 1 strand Color B, cast on 29.
Foot portion:
Row 1: Knit 9, purl 1, knit 9, purl 1, knit 9.
Row 2: Knit across.
Repeat these 2 rows until garter stitch portion measures approx. 4"-5" for children, 7"-8" for adults.
Begin ribbed toe portion:
Row 1: Knit 1, purl 1 across.
Row 2: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they face you to form knit 1, purl 1 ribbing.
Repeat last row until ribbed portion measures approx. 2" for children, 3"-4" for adults, or until measurement of piece from beginning is 1" less than total foot length. On last row of ribbing, decrease
one stitch so there are 28 stitches remaining.
Decrease for toe:*Knit 2 together across (14)
Next row: Purl across (14)
Next row: Knit 2 together across (7)
Next row: Purl across (7)
Cut*yarn, leaving tail long enough for sewing toe seam. Gather*remaining stitches together (by running yarn through stitches on needle and pulling tight to close toe), then sew toe seam until you reach the garter stitch portion. Finish off and weave in ends. With separate length of yarn, sew up heel seam. Make 2 large, fluffy pompoms, using both Color A and Color B together, and attach to top of slipper.

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KNIT BEANIE HAT

Materials: 1 ball worsted weight wool or acrylic
16-inch size 8 circular and size 8 double-point needles (for circular knitting)
- OR - Size 8 straight needles (for flat knitting back and forth)

     EAR SWEATERS

Size:  To fit Teen/Adult

Materials

Knit version:

1 ball chunky wt. mohair/acrylic/nubby fuzzy-blend yarn (sample shown in Patons “Divine”)

Size 13 circular needle (16” or 20” length) or set of  4 (or 5) double-pointed needles

Crochet version:

1 ball worsted wt. chenille-type yarn (sample shown in Caron “Glimmer)

Size J hook

Both versions: Tapestry needle for weaving in tails

Gauge:  not critical for this project

Pattern notes:

Knit ear sweater is worked in rounds on a circular needle.

Crochet ear sweater is worked back & forth in rows.

Knit Ear Sweater

Note: You want to have a chunky/bulky thickness for this project, so depending on the weight of yarn you have chosen, work with a single or double strand as necessary.

With single or double strand (see Note above), cast on 36 sts, join into round for circular knitting, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker to note beg of rnds.

Rnds 1-11:  K2, P2.

Rnd 12:  Bind off LOOSELY.  Cut yarn and weave in tails.

Crochet Ear Sweater

Row 1: With single strand of chenille or similar worsted wt. yarn, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, turn (12 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only (BLO), sc in ea sc across (12 sc)

Rep Row 2 until piece measures long enough to fit comfortably around head (approx. 42 rows (21 ribs) for adult-size head)

Joining row:

Holding foundation ch edge together with last row worked, sl st across through both thicknesses.  Fasten off and weave in tails.

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BABY WASHCLOTH

Size:  approx. 6-1/4" x 7"

Materials:  1 ball Bernat Dewdrop, or any sport wt. cotton yarn

Size G hook

Gauge:  4 sc = 1" on size G hook

Ch 21.  Sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Work 3 rows sc.  At end of last row, ch 2, turn.

Work 1 row dc, ch 1, turn.

Repeat (3 rows sc, 1 row dc) 4 times.

Work 3 rows sc.  At end of last row, ch 1, turn and work sc evenly around washcloth, working 3 sc in each corner.  Join to first sc with slip stitch, ch 3, do not turn.

Work 1 round dc in ea sc around, working 3 dc in each corner, join to first dc with slip stitch, ch 1, do not turn.

Work 1 round slip stitch around edge of cloth. Fasten off.

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BLOCK STITCH BABY BLANKET

Materials:

4 to 6 oz. worsted wt. yarn in Color A

4 to 6 oz. worsted wt. yarn in Color B

Size I hook

Tapestry needle for weaving in tails

Gauge:  3 dc = 1” with worsted wt. on size H hook

Color pattern:  Pattern is worked in 2 rows

Col A followed by 2 rows Col B. Do not cut yarn, but carry colors loosely up side of work until needed again.

Multicolor option: Use up your scrap yarns and change colors at the end of any row!

Blanket

Row 1: With Col A, ch 79, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea ch across, turn (76 dc)

Row 2: With Col A, ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with sc in last dc, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 3: Join Col B to first sc, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 4: With Col B, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 5: With Col A, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 6: With Col A, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 7: With Col B, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 8: With Col B, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Rep Rows 4-8 until blanket is desired length.

Final row: With Col A, ch 3, dc in ea sc and sp across, working 3 dc in ea ch-3 sp.  Fasten off.

Edging

Join Col B to any st on final row, ch 1, sc evenly all around blanket, working 3 sc in ea corner, join with sl st. If desired, ch 1 and work a second round of sc, or work in reverse sc for a more decorative edge. Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in all tails.

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NEW ARRIVAL BABY SET (crochet)

Boy & Girl versions included

Girl version sample shown in Bernat Softee Baby (pale green), Caron Simply Soft Baby Sport (white),Lion Brand Jamie Pompadour (pink)

Finished Size: Newborn -- Blanket:  approx. 19" x 24" -- Hat: approx. 11" circumference unstretched -- Booties: approx. 3-1/2" long - Mitts: approx. 3" long

Materials: Sport wt. baby yarn - 1 skein (5 oz./140 g.) each Color A, Color B, Color C

Size H & I hooks  (hat uses size H, blanket uses size I)

1-1/2 yds. 1/4" satin ribbon

Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Finished granny square measures 7-1/2” square with sport wt. yarn on size I hook

Hat gauge: 16 hdc = 4”, 3 rows hdc = 1-1/4” with sport wt. yarn on size H hook

Blanket 

Granny square (make 4):

(Note: For corner, work (3 dc-ch 2-3 dc) in same space)

Rnd 1: With size I hook and color A, ch 4, join into ring, (or wind loop of yarn around finger and work over strands of loop to form beginning ring), ch 3, work 2 dc into ring, ch 2, *work 3 dc into ring, ch 2, rep from * twice, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 (four 3-dc groups with ch-2 between)

Rnd 2: Sl st into sp to right of joining, ch 3, work 2 dc in same sp, *in next sp work (3 dc-ch 2-3 dc) (corner made), rep from * twice, ending with 3 dc in same sp as beg 3-dc group, ch 2, join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Sl st into sp to right of joining, ch 3, work 2 dc in same sp, *work 3 dc in next sp, in next corner work (3 dc-ch 2-3 dc), rep from * around, ending with 3 dc in same sp as beg 3-dc group, ch 2, join with sl st. Fasten off Color A.

Rnd 4: Join Color B in any corner sp.  Ch 3, work 2 dc in same sp, *work 3 dc in next sp, rep from * across to next corner, work corner in corner**, rep from * to ** around, ending with 3 dc in same sp as beg 3-dc group, ch 2, join with sl st.

Rnd 5: Sl st into sp to right of joining, ch 3, work 2 dc in same sp, *work 3 dc in next sp, rep from * across to next corner, work corner in corner**, rep from * to ** around, ending with 3 dc in same sp as beg 3-dc group, ch 2, join with sl st.

Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 5. Fasten off Color B.

Rnd 7: Join Color C in any corner sp. Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, work dc in ea dc and corner around, working 5 dc in ea corner sp and ending with 2 dc in same sp as beg ch-3, join with sl st, fasten off Color C (92 dc). Set square aside and make three more squares the same.

Join squares: Hold 2 granny squares with wrong sides together. Attach Color C at right corner of piece and sl st across through inside loop of each st, working through both thicknesses.  Fasten off.  Join other 2 squares the same way.

Center panel:

(Note: 2 rows hdc in BLO = 1 rib)

Row 1: Holding one 2-square piece with right side facing you, attach Color B at top right corner of piece, ch 2, hdc in ea dc and seam st across, turn (49 hdc)

Row 2: Working in back loops only (BLO), ch 2, hdc in BLO of ea hdc across, turn (49 hdc)

Rows 3-7: Rep Row 2 (49 hdc)

Row 8 (joining row): Holding second 2-square piece right sides together with center panel, sl st through both loops of each st and seam st across, working through both thicknesses (49 hdc).

Fasten off Color B.

Edging rounds:

Rnd 1: Attach Color B in any corner sp on last round of one granny square. Ch 3, dc evenly around, working dc in each dc and in each row end of center panel, working 3 dc in ea corner dc. End with 2 dc in beg corner sp, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 (approx. 220 dc).  Drop Color B, pull loop of Color A through loop on hook.

Rnd 2: With Color A, ch 1, sc in ea dc around, working 3 sc in ea corner dc. Join with sl st, pulling Color B through loop on hook (228 dc).  Cut Color A and continue with Color B.

Rnd 3: With Color B, ch 2, hdc in ea sc around, working 3 hdc in ea corner sc, join with sl st, turn (236 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in back loop only (BLO) of ea hdc around, join with sl st, turn (244 hdc)

Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 4. Fasten off Color B, join Color C (252 hdc). Do not turn.

Rnd 6: With Color C, ch 1, sc in ea hdc around, working 3 sc in ea corner hdc, join with sl st (260 hdc)

Final edging round:

Boy version:  Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, working 3 sc in ea corner st, join with sl st (268 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Girl version (shell edging):  Beginning in corner sc, ch 3, work 4 dc in same sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, *work 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, rep from * around, working 7 dc in ea corner and ending by working 3 dc in last corner,  join with sl st to beg ch-3 (44 shells: 9 shells on ends, 11 shells on sides with 7-dc shells at corners). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hat 

(Notes: Beginning ch-2 counts as a st. Be sure to work into top of ch-2 at end of every row.

2 rows hdc in BLO = 1 rib)

Row 1: With size H hook and Color A, ch 26, hdc in 3rd ch from hk, hdc in ea ch across, turn (24 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in back loop only (BLO) of ea hdc across, turn (24 hdc)

Rows 3-30: Rep Row 2, changing to Color B at end of Row 10 and to Color C at end of Row 20 (there will be 15 ribs, 5 ribs ea color). Do not fasten off.

Seam: Holding beg ch foundation row tog with last row worked, with Color C sl st in ea st across, working through both thicknesses. At end of seam, turn work and begin lower edging along open end of tube as follows:

Lower edging: 

Boy version:

Rnd 1: Continuing with Color C, ch 1, sc in end of ea row around, join with sl st (30 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st (30 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Girl version:

Rnd 1: Continuing with Color C, ch 1, sc in end of ea row around, join with sl st (30 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc in same st, skip next 2 sc, *work 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc,

sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, rep from * around, join with sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Top edging: Attach Color C in any st at other end of tube (top of hat).

Boy version: Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in end of ea rib around, join with sl st (15 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around (15 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Girl version: Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in end of ea rib around, join with sl st (15 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 3, dc in same sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, *ch 3, dc in same sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, join with sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Both versions: Turn up lower edge to form cuff.  Thread ribbon through ends of ribs at top of hat (below edging rnds), pull to gather top of hat and tie in bow.

Booties/Mitts (make 2 of each)

Row 1: With size H hook and Color A or B, ch 26 (for bootie) or 24 (for mitt), hdc in 3rd ch from hk and in ea ch across, turn (24 hdc for bootie, 22 hdc for mitt) )

Row 2: Hdc in back loop only (BLO) of ea hdc across (24 hdc for bootie, 22 hdc for mitt)

Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2, do not turn or fasten off.

Fold bootie/mitt in half so that short ends meet. Slip st along side of bootie/mitt to form first side seam. Fasten off.

Attach yarn to other side of bootie/mitt and slip st across to form second side seam. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Turn seam side of bootie/mitt to inside.

Top edging:

Attach Color C in any st on open end of bootie/mitt.

Boy version:

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc evenly around top of bootie/mitt, join with sl st (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ea sc around, join with sl st (16 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Girl version:

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc evenly around top of bootie/mitt, join with sl st (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, *ch 3, dc in same sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, join with sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Both versions: Weave length of 1/4" ribbon through end of rib rows below top edging round, pull to gather and tie in bow.

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BALLET-STYLE  SLIPPERS

Size: Adjustable–pattern written for women’s shoe size 9 (medium-large)

Materials: Two 200-yd. balls worsted weight yarn

Size 9 straight needles (for sole)

16” circular size 9 needle, or set of size 9 dpns (for slipper top)

Tapestry needle

Gauge:  3.5 sts = 1” with doubled yarn in stockinette stitch on size 9 needles

NOTE:  Slipper is made with double strand of yarn.  Sole is made first by knitting in garter stitch rows back and forth, then stitches are picked up onto circular or double-pointed needles and worked in stockinette stitch rounds to form slipper top.

Sole

With double strand of yarn, cast on 9.  Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until sole measures desired length of foot from heel to toe (62 rows for woman’s shoe size 9).  Do not fasten off.   Mark center stitch at each end of sole.  One end of sole is the heel end, other end is the toe end.

With circular needle or dpns, knit across 9, pick up one stitch between each ridge evenly along side of sole, knit 9 across other end of sole, then pick up one stitch between each ridge evenly along other side of sole, being sure to have same number of stitches on sides of sole.  Join and place marker to note beginning of round.

Slipper Top

Rnd 1 (decrease round):  Knit to 2 sts before first marked center stitch (this will be the toe end), ssk, K1, K2tog (this begins toe shaping), knit along side of sole until you reach the 9 sts at heel end of sole, work heel decreases thus:  ssk, K5, K2tog, knit along other side of sole to beginning of round.

Rnd 2:  Knit around.

Rnd 3: Repeat Rnd 1, except at heel end work ssk, K3, K2tog.

Rnd 4: Knit around.

Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 1, except at heel end work ssk, K1, K2tog.

Rnd 6: Knit around

Rnd 7: Repeat Rnd 1, omitting heel decreases only.  Decreases are worked only at toe end from now on.

Rnd 8: Knit around.

Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 1, omitting heel decreases.

Rnd 10: Knit around, ending with an even number of stitches (decrease 1 st if necessary to arrive at an even number).

Begin ribbed edging:

Rnd 1:  K1, P1 around.

Rnd 2: K1, P1 to 2 sts before center st of toe, ssk, K1, K2tog, then continue in K1, P1 around.

Rnds 3 & 4: Repeat Rnd 2.

Rnd 5:  Bind off loosely in K1, P1 rib.

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PATRIOTIC MINI-SOCK PIN

Size:  approx. 2-1/2"-3" long

Materials:  1 ball Elmore Pisgah cotton perle yarn in red, white, and navy blue

Metal pin back or safety pin

Needles: Set of four size 2 (US) dpns - 5" length makes it easier to handle

With red, CO 16 sts. Join and work K1 P1 rib for 4 rounds.  Join navy blue.  Cut red.

Knit 4 rounds with navy. Join white.

*K3 navy, K1 white, rep from * around. Knit 1 round with navy.

*K1 navy, K1 white, K2 navy, rep from * around. Knit 1 round with navy.

*K3 navy, K1 white, rep from * around.  Cut white. Knit 2 rounds with navy.

Place 8 sts on one needle for heel flap. Join red and knit a heel flap thus:

Slip 1, knit 7, turn.

Slip 1, purl 7, turn.

Slip 1, knit 7, turn.

Slip 1, purl 7, turn.

Slip 1, knit 7, turn.

Turn heel:  Slip 1, P3, P2tog, P1, turn.

Slip 1, K1, K2tog, K1, turn.

Slip 1, P1, P2tog, P1, turn.

Slip 1, K1, K2tog, K1 (you should have 4 sts at end of heel turning)   Cut red.

With navy, knit across sts of heel flap, then pick up 3 along side of heel flap. With empty needle knit across 8 "instep" stitches. With 3rd needle, pick up 3 sts along other side of heel flap and knit to center of heel flap.

Gusset:  K to last 3 sts on ndl 1, K2tog, K1.  K across sts on ndl 2.  K1, SSK, knit across on ndl 3.

Knit 1 round plain.

Decrease on next round to arrive at original count of 16 sts (fudge a little if you need to)

Continuing with navy, knit around on 16 sts for 3 rounds.  Join white. Knit 2 rounds white, knit 2 rounds navy, knit 2 rounds white, knit 3 rounds navy. Join red. Cut navy and white.

Toe:  Knit one round red.

On next round, work to last 3 sts on ndl 1, K2tog, K1.  On ndl 2, K1, SSK, work across to last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1.  On ndl 3, SSK, knit to center of heel.

Work 1 or 2 rounds even.  Gather sts together and finish off. Fasten in all yarn ends on inside of sock. Attach pin to "back side" of sock at top ribbing.

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CROCHET BEANIE HAT

Materials: 1 ball light-worsted weight or sport-weight wool or acrylic yarn (thinner, softer yarns make more flexible hats)
Size H or I hook (or size to obtain gauge)
 
Gauge: approx. 4 sts = 1" in single crochet
 
NOTE: Hat sizes may vary depending on yarn thickness and hook size. As you crochet, try hat on your own head to determine snug fit and suitable length to cover ears. Rounds are worked continuously, DO NOT JOIN. Use contrast yarn to mark beginning of round.
Rnd 1: Chain 2, 6 single crochet in 2nd chain from hook (or use "loop around finger" technique for starting loop, then pull to close ring when hat is complete).
Rnd 2: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in ea sc around (11 sc)
Rnd 3: *(2 sc in ea sc), rep from * around (22 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in ea sc around (22 sc)
Rnd 5: *(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (33 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in ea sc around (33 sc)
Rnd 7: *(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (44 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc in ea sc around (44 sc)
Rnd 9: *(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (55 sc)
Rnd 10: Sc in ea sc around (55 sc)
Rnd 11: *(Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (66 sc)
Rnd 12: Sc in ea sc around (66 sc)
If hat seems big enough at this point, skip to Rnd 16. If not, keep increasing.
Rnd 13: *(Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (77 sc)
Rnd 14: Sc in ea sc around (77 sc)
If hat seems big enough at this point, skip to Rnd 16. If not, increase one more time:
Rnd 15: *(Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc), rep from * around (88 sc)
Rnd 16: Sc in ea sc around.
Rep Rnd 16 until hat measures approx. 8" to 9" from beginning. Fasten off and weave in ends.
IF NECESSARY TO MAKE HAT FIT MORE SNUGLY OVER EARS, WORK A DECREASE ROUND BEFORE FINISHING OFF, AS FOLLOWS:
*(Sc in next 5 sc, sc next 2 sc tog), rep from * around (don't worry if you have a few sts left over). Work 1 or 2 rounds even, fasten off and weave in ends.

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LACY BABY HAT

Size: 6-12 mos. (approx. 16"-17" circumference)

Materials

Soft worsted wt. acrylic (sample shown in Caron “Simply Soft”)

Size 8 circular needle (16” length) and set of 4 (or 5) double-pointed needles (dpn)

Tapestry needle

Gauge:  4.5 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch in the round on size 8 circular needle

Hat

Cast on 72 sts, join for working circularly, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker to note beg of rnds.

Rnds 1-6:  Knit.

Rnd 7 (begin lace patt): 

*(K2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times, rep from * around.

Rnd 8-10: Knit.

Rep Rnds 7-10 until hat measures 5” from beg, ending with a plain knit round.

Begin crown decreases (Note: switch to dpn when sts no longer fit comfortably on circular needle)

Rnd 1 (dec): *K7, K2tog, rep from * around (64 sts)

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3 (dec): *K6, K2tog, rep from * around (56 sts)

Rnd 4: Knit.

Rnd 5 (dec): *K5, K2tog, rep from * around (48 sts)

Rnd 6: Knit.

Rnd 7 (dec): *K4, K2tog, rep from * around (40 sts)

Rnd 8: Knit.

Rnd 9 (dec): *K3, K2tog, rep from * around (32 sts)

Rnd 10 (dec): *K2, K2tog, rep from * around (24 sts)

Rnd 11 (dec): *K1, K2tog, rep from * around (16 sts)

Rnd 12 (dec): *K2tog, rep from * around (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving 8” tail. Gather sts tog to close top of hat. Weave in ends.

Finishing:

Add ribbon or yarn bow or pompom to top of hat if desired.

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CUSHY PET PAD 

Finished size: approx. 20* x 14* (*for larger pad see below)
Materials: Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn scraps
Size J hook (or size to get gauge)

Gauge:In single crochet (sc) cluster pattern,10 sc = 4*, 6 rows = 2*
 
Foundation row: Ch 50, sc in second ch from hook and in ea ch across (49 sc).
 
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *insert hook in same sc, yo, draw loop through sc, insert hook in next sc, yo, draw loop through sc (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (sc cluster completed), rep from * across.
 
Repeat Row 1 until pad measures 14* (or desired measurement) from beginning, changing colors at random for stripe pattern. (Note: When cutting off or joining new colors leave long 6" tails. Either work over old/new tail ends on next row by holding strands along top of next row and working sc clusters over them, or weave tails in securely with a yarn needle later, so ends won*t come loose during use or washing.)
Edging:
Rnd 1: With choice of color, attach yarn to center of one side, ch 1, sc evenly around entire pad, working 3 sc in ea corner so pad lays flat. Join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, work in reverse sc (working from left to right) evenly around pad, join with sl st. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.
 
*For a larger pad, ch 75 to 100 and work in pattern until desired measurement.
Variations: Instead of single crochet, work stitch pattern in half double or double crochet, and work edging round in plain half double or double crochet, omitting reverse single crochet round.

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NEWBORN CAP

Pattern is worked sideways in half double crochet rib to allow cap to stretch to fit a range of sizes. Hat can be made smaller (for preemies) by using thinner yarn and smaller hook.

Yarn:  Caron Simply Soft worsted weight

Size H hook (or size to obtain gauge)

Gauge:  4 sc = 1”, 16 hdc = 4”

Stitches used:  chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (sl st).

Note: Ch 2 at beg of hdc rows counts as a stitch.

Ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in ea ch across (25 sc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sc in back loop only (BLO) of first 5 sc, hdc in BLO of next 20 sc (25 sts)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in BLO of first 20 hdc, sc in BLO of next 5 sc (25 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO of first 5 sc, hdc in BLO of next 20 hdc across (25 sts)

 
BABY BLUE CLOUD HAT

Skill level: Easy

Size: 6 to 12 mos.

Materials:

100 yds. cotton sport wt. yarn in lt. blue (sample used Bernat “Cotton Tots”)

50 yds. fluffy novelty soft yarn in white (sample used Lion Brand “Homespun”)

Size 6 circular needle, 16” length – or size to achieve gauge

Size 6 set of 4 (or 5) double-pointed needles

Pom pom maker

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts & 20 rows = 4” in st st on size 6 circular ndl

Hat

With circular needle & blue yarn, CO 72 sts, join to begin circular knitting (being careful that sts are not twisted on needle before joining.)  Place marker to note beg of rnds.

Lower ribbing:

Rnds 1-6:  *K2, P2, rep from * around.

Rnds 7-9: K.

Rnd 10: K3 with blue, join white, K3 with white, *K3 with blue, K3 with white, rep from * around.

Rnds 11-12: *K3 with blue, K3 with white, rep from * around.

Rnds 13-15: K around with blue.

Rnds 16-18: *K3 with white, K3 with blue, rep from * around.

Rnds 19-21: Rep Rnds 15-17.

Rnds 22-23: Rep Rnds 13-14.

Rnd 24: *K3 with blue, K3 with white, rep from * around. At end of rnd, cut white, leaving 6” tail for weaving in later.

Continue rest of hat with blue only.

Begin decrease rnds (Note: change to dpn when sts no longer fit comfortably on circular needle):

Rnd 1: *K7, K2tog, rep from * around (64 sts)

Rnd 2: K.

Rnd 3: *K6, K2tog, rep from * around (56 sts)

Rnd 4: K.

Rnd 5: *K5, K2tog, rep from * around (48 sts)

Rnd 6: K.

Rnd 7: *K4, K2tog, rep from * around (40 sts)

Rnd 8: *K3, K2 tog, rep from * around (32 sts)

Rnd 9: *K2 , K2tog, rep from * around (24 sts)

Rnd 10: *K1, K2tog, rep from * around (16 sts)

Rnd 11: *K2tog, rep from * around (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving 8” tail, gather rem sts tog and pull gently to close.

Finishing

With white, make pompom and sew to top of hat.

Copyright 2008 – Designs by KN

CHUNKY STRIPE SCARF

(adult & child versions)

Stitch sequence is the same for both adult and child scarves -- the child size scarf is shorter and narrower.

ADULT VERSION: approx. 6" wide x 52" long

Gauge: 10 dc = 4" on size J hook

Materials:  I used handspun wool for the original scarf in 3 different colors.  Yarn weights were in the heavy worsted to chunky range.  You may use any chunky-weight yarn of your choice.  You need about 150 yds. each of 3 different colors & a size J hook.

Ch 129, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (125 dc)

At end of foundation row, drop Color A (do not cut it but carry colors loosely up side of work) and pick up Color B.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 1:  Working in back loop only, sc in ea dc across row.  At end of row, drop Color B (do not cut but carry loosely up side of work), pick up Color C.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 2:  Working in BLO, sc in ea sc across row.  At end of row, drop Color C, pick up Color A.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 3:  Working in BLO, dc in ea sc across row.  At end of row, drop Color A, pick up Color B.  Ch 1, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-3, changing color each row while carrying unused color up side of work, until you have a total of 13 rows, including the foundation row.

Drop Color A and pick up Color B, ch 1, turn.  (At this point you may cut Colors A and C, leaving a 6" length for weaving in.)

Working in BOTH loops around entire edge of scarf, sc in ea st around, working 1 sc in each row at scarf ends, working 3 sc in ea corner and encasing the loosely-carried strands inside the sc stitches to hide them.  Slip st to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends.

Give the scarf a pull at both ends to straighten stitches.

CHILD VERSION: approx. 4" wide x 44" long

Gauge: 10 dc = 4" on size J hook

Materials: Lion Brand Chunky USA yarn - 1 skein each of  3 colors of your choice & a size J hook

Follow instructions for Adult scarf above, but start with 100 dc and work only 7 rows total, including foundation row.

Foundation row:  With size J hook, chain 104, dc in 4th st from hook and ea ch across (to end up with 100 dc)

Repeat Rows 1-3 twice to end up with 7 rows total, including the foundation row.

Work sc border as in Adult scarf, finish off, weave in ends.

Copyright 2004 - Designs by KN

 

 

RWR WINDOWS SCARF

Size:  approx.  6" w. x 42" l.

Materials:

Ribbon-style yarn: 1/2 skein Interlacements Utah (68% rayon, 32% cotton) in color Red Wheel Rainbow (RWR) – OR – ribbon-style yarn of your choice

Sport wt. yarn:  3 skeins Brown Sheep Top of the Lamb sports weight (100% wool) -- 1 each - Russet, Mallard, Emperors Purple – OR - sport wt. colors of your choice

Size 11 needles, or size needed to achieve gauge

Gauge:  6.5 sts = 2 in. in stockinette stitch on size 11 ndl.

NOTE:  Scarf is worked holding one strand of RWR together with one strand of Top of the Lamb.   Slip stitches purlwise.

Stitch Patterns:

Seed stitch pattern:

Row 1:  *K1, P1, rep from * across.

Row 2:  *P1, K1, rep from * across.

Rep Rows 1 & 2, knitting the purls and purling the knits.

Windows pattern:

Row 1:  K1, (yo, slip 1, K1, psso) 3x, K5.

Row 2 and all even rows:  Purl.

Rows 3 and 5:  Same as Row 1.

Row 7:  K5, (yo, slip 1, K1, psso) 3x, K1.

Rows 9 and 11:  Same as Row 7.

Row 12:  Purl.

Rep these 12 rows for Windows pattern.

Color sequence:

First 12 rows:   1 strand RWR, 1 strand Russet Top of the Lamb.

*Next 12 rows: 1 strand RWR, 1 strand Mallard Top of the Lamb.

Next 12 rows:  1 strand RWR, 1 strand Emperors Purple Top of the Lamb.

Next 12 rows:  1 strand RWR, 1 strand Russet Top of the Lamb.

Rep from * throughout scarf.  Cut and join Top of the Lamb colors as necessary.  DO NOT CUT RWR.

SCARF

Holding one strand RWR with one strand Russet Top of the Lamb, cast on 18 stitches loosely.

Work seed stitch border:

Row 1:  *K1, p1, rep from * across.

Row 2:  *P1, k1, rep from * across.

Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice more (total 6 rows).

Begin Windows pattern:

Row 1:  Work first 3 stitches in seed stitch as established, place marker, K1, (yo, slip 1, knit 1, psso) 3x, K5, place marker, work last 3 stitches in seed stitch as established.  (Keep 3 stitches at beginning and end of each row in seed stitch.)

Row 2 and all even rows:  Seed stitch across 3 sts, purl across 12 sts between markers, seed stitch 3 sts.

Rows 3 and 5:  Rep Row 1 of Windows pattern.

Note: Change colors on next row, then follow color sequence changing colors every 12 rows as noted above.

Row 7:  Seed stitch across first 3 sts, K5, (yo, slip 1, K1, psso) 3x, K1, seed stitch across last 3 sts.

Rows 9 and 11: Rep Row 7.

Row 12:  Seed stitch across 3 sts, purl across 12 sts between markers, seed stitch across last 3 sts.

Rep Rows 1-12 for pattern. End scarf with 6 rows Windows pattern with Russet/RWR, then finish with 6 rows seed stitch border with Russet/RWR to match beginning of scarf.  Bind off stitches loosely.  Weave in ends.

Block lightly between damp towels to open the "windows"!

Copyright 2008 – Designs by KN

 MEN'S FINGERLESS MITTS

To fit man’s hand (large) – approx. 9-1/2” around hand and 9-1/2” from cuff to top

200 yds. WW wool or wool-blend (sample shown in Plymouth Encore)

Set of five size 6 dpn

Mitt (make 2 the same—mitts are reversible and can be worn on either hand)

CO 44, distribute evenly on 4 needles, place marker to note beginning of round.

Cuff: K2, P2 around for 3”.  Switch to stockinette st (knit every round).

K around for 2 rounds.

Begin thumb increases:  K21, place marker, K2, place marker, K21.

Next rnd (increase round): K21, slip marker, work a “make 1” increase (by backwards loop method), K to next marker, “make 1” increase, slip marker, K around (2 sts have been increased inside markers)

Next rnd (even): K around.

Rep last 2 rounds until there are 14 sts in thumb section between markers.

K 1 round even.

Next rnd: K to first marker, place 14 thumb sts on strand of contrast yarn holder (removing markers), cast on 4 sts onto right needle (by backwards loop method), join to sts on other side of thumb and K to end of round.

Next rnd: K 1 round.

Next rnd (decrease rnd): K around, decreasing evenly to 44 sts.

Hand section: K around on hand sts until piece measures 3” from top of cuff.  Work in K2, P2 rib for 1-1/2”.  Bind off in rib.

Finish thumb:  Pick up 14 thumb sts plus the 4 cast-on sts at inside of thumb, plus 1 st ea side of these 4 sts to avoid holes (20 sts).

K 1 rnd.

Next rnd: K around, decreasing 4 sts evenly so there are 16 thumb sts remaining.

K  2 rnds.

Switch to K2, P2 ribbing and work around in rib for ½”.  Bind off in rib. Weave in all ends, reinforcing inside corner sts at thumb to tighten up any holes.

Copyright 2007 - Designs by KN