Suzies Stuff

DOUBLE TAKE CAP

2012-02-13T14:42:00.000-08:00

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color

(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)

Round 4: Knit

Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot: Cut one of the strands of yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run that end through the live stitches on the needles. DO NOT remove stitches from the needles. Using the remain strand of yarn: k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

DOUBLE TAKE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-02-13T14:38:00.000-08:00

SIZES:

18 (relaxed) inch circumference by 17 inch length

(20 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 5 ounces of each color

(10 ounces total) for larger sleep sack and cap

US size 13 (9.0 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular knitting needle

US size 11 (8.0 mm) double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

3 sts = 1 inch (but not important)

NOTES:

Sleep sack and cap are worked with two strands held as one. Set in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver color Primary and Lion Brand Pound of Love color White.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
I leave crocheting the drawstring until the last, to be sure I have enough yarn for the cap. There was only about 3 yards of the Super Saver left after knitting the larger set.
(2/15/12) I just finished a set using Red Heart Kid's and Lion Brand Pound of Love. The 4 ounce skein of the RHK was enough to make the smaller sleep sack and the cap.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 54 (60) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Round 6: Knit

Round 7: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6 and 7 until sleep sack is about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.

Small size next round: *(K5, yo, K2tog), 3 times, K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Larger size next round: *K6, yo, K2tog, K5, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 4 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Bind off knitwise.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Using one strand of yarn, leaving a 5 inch tail, with an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

DOUBLE TAKE CAP

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color

(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)

Round 4: Knit

Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

SPIRALING PURLS CAP

2012-02-09T17:35:00.000-08:00

SPIRALING PURLS CAP

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )

Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.

Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.

Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.

Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.

Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.

Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.

Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.

Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.

Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

SPIRALING PURLS SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-02-09T17:30:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.

This is a stitch combination I’ve used on the cuff of socks and caps when my sons were young. I’ve always like it because it adds a little interest to a project without getting to fancy.

The instructions for this sleep sack look more complicated than they are. Once you get going on rounds 7-19 you can see where the spiraling purls are worked and the sleep sack shapes up quickly.

SIZE:

21 inch circumference by 18 inch length

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Rose.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 78 sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around.

Round 7: *K8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.

Round 8: K7, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k1.

Round 9: K6, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k2.

Round 10: K5, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k3.

Rouid 11: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, with end k4.

Round 12: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k5.

Round 13: K2, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k6.

Round 14: K1, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k7.

Round 15: *P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around.

Round 16: K1, p1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k8, p1.

Round 17: P1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1.

Round 18: K1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1.

Round 19: P1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Repeat rounds 7-19 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: Knit.

Next round: *(K8, yo, k2tog) 3 times, k7, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

SPIRALING PURLS CAP

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )

Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.

Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.

Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.

Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.

Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.

Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.

Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.

Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.

Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

COME ON BABY LET’S DO THE TWIST

2012-02-09T16:55:00.000-08:00

COME ON BABY LET’S DO THE TWIST SLEEP SACK AND CAP

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZE:

18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Marker

GAUGE:

Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Persimmon

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 84 sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 7-9: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 10-12: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2.
Rounds 13-15: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.

Rounds 16-18: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 19-21: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 22-24: K2, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k1.

Repeat rounds 7-24 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: Knit.

Next round: *K9, yo, k2tog, k8, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.

Next round: Knit.

Bind off knitwise.

COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.
Cap in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Persimmon.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Rounds 6-8: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 9-11: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2.
Rounds 12-14: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.

Rounds 15-17: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 18-20: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 21-23: K2, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k1.

Begin decrease rounds.

Round 24: *K3, p1, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 25: *K3, p2. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 26: * K3, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 sts)
Round 27: Knit. (32 sts)
Round 28: *K2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 29: *K1, k2tog. (16 sts)
Round 30: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)
Round 31: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (4 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot.

Knit inch I Cord with the remaining 4 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP

2012-02-09T16:54:00.000-08:00

COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.
Cap in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Persimmon.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Rounds 6-8: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 9-11: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2.
Rounds 12-14: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.

Rounds 15-17: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 18-20: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 21-23: K2, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k1.

Begin decrease rounds.

1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot.

Knit inch I Cord with the remaining 4 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

STAGGERED RIBS CAP

2012-02-09T15:37:00.000-08:00

STAGGERED RIBS CAP

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles

Tapestry needle

Marker

GAUGE:

Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 sts)

Round 6: K

Round 7: P

Rounds 8-9: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.

Round 10: K

Round 11: P

Rounds 12-13: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 7 or 11.

Next round: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in either of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-02-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZE:

21 inch circumference by 18 inch length

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Marker

GAUGE:

Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron Persimmon

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: *K2, p2. Repeat from * around.

Round 7: K

Round 8: P

Rounds 9-10: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.

Round 11: K

Round 12: P

Rounds 13-14: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 7-14 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 8 or 12.

Next round: *K8, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.

Next round: Knit.

Bind off knitwise.

DRAWSTRING:

Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

STAGGERED RIBS CAP

SIZE: 12-15 inches

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles

Tapestry needle

Marker

GAUGE:

Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 sts)

Round 6: K

Round 7: P

Rounds 8-9: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.

Round 10: K

Round 11: P

Rounds 12-13: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 7 or 11.

Next round: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in either of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

LIL PUNKIN CAP

2012-01-31T16:05:00.000-08:00

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

M1 = Make one

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases

Psso = Past slipped stitch over

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases

I Cord

http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/i-cord-english

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: K6 (7), P2. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Repeat round 6 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge.

Larger size only: *K 3, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: *K6, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round*K2, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P2. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Change to brown for stem.

Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 1 to 1.5 inches of I Cord.

LEAF:

With green cast on 3 sts.

Rows 1-2: Knit.

Row 3: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. (5 sts)

Row 4: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. (7 sts)

Rows 5-9: Knit. (7 sts)

Row 10: K2tog, K3, K2tog. (5 sts)

Row 11: Knit. (5 sts)

Row 12: K2tog, K1, K2tog. (3 sts)

Row 13: Sl1 as if to knit, k2tog, psso.

Fasten off. Weave in end.

Using starting tail sew leaf to hat at stem (I Cord) base.

LIL PUNKIN SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-31T16:00:00.000-08:00

THANK YOU VIRGINIA IN WA FOR TESTING THIS PATTERN AND ALL THE OTHERS YOU HAVE TESTED AS WELL.

SIZES:

16 (unstretched) inch circumference by 17 inch length

(17 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver color Pumpkin.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Round 7: K8 (9), P2. Repeat around.

Repeat round 7 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K3 (4), yo, K2tog, K3, P2. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

LIL PUNKIN CAP

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

M1 = Make one

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases

Psso = Past slipped stitch over

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases

I Cord

http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/i-cord-english

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: K6 (7), P2. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Repeat round 6 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge.

Larger size only: *K 3, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: *K6, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P2. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Change to brown for stem.

Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 1 to 1.5 inches of I Cord.

LEAF:

With green cast on 3 sts.

Rows 1-2: Knit.

Row 3: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. (5 sts)

Row 4: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. (7 sts)

Rows 5-9: Knit. (7 sts)

Row 10: K2tog, K3, K2tog. (5 sts)

Row 11: Knit. (5 sts)

Row 12: K2tog, K1, K2tog. (3 sts)

Row 13: Sl1 as if to knit, k2tog, psso.

Fasten off. Weave in end.

Using starting tail sew leaf to hat at stem (I Cord) base.

BASKETWEAVE CAP

2012-01-31T15:30:00.001-08:00

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in either of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

WAFFLE CAP

2012-01-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Knit.

Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

WAFFLE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-26T13:21:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZES:

18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length

(19 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Fiesta in pink.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Rounds 7-8: Knit.

Rounds 9-10: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 7-10 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge, ending with round 10.

Next round: K8 (9), *yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

WAFFLE CAP

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Knit.

Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

BASKETWEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-22T11:27:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.

SIZES:

21 inch circumference by 17 inch length

(23 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound Soft Pink.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K8 (9), yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

BASKETWEAVE CAP

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ACCORDION CAP

2012-01-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

ACCORDION CAP

SIZES: 14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounce

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
Set of double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: Purl.

Rounds 11-14: Knit.

Rounds 15-18: Purl.

Rounds 19-22: Knit.

Rounds 23-26: Purl.

Rounds 27-29: Knit.

Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-13T12:24:00.000-08:00

ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP

SIZES: Approximately 22 inch circumference by 18 inch length (24 inch by 20 inch)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (8 ounces)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Sage.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
If you don’t want to use the picot cast on cast on in any stretchy cast on, then proceed with instructions.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 2 st, transfer st from right needle to left. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 2 until desired number of stitches are on the needle.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using picot cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Round 1: Knit

Round 2-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Rounds 7-11: Purl.

Rounds 12-16: Knit.

Repeat rounds 7-16 until you have 7 (8) purl sets.

Sleep sack should measure about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge. Stretch slightly to measure.

Next 5 rounds: Knit.

You will have 10 knit rounds at this point.

Next round: *K 8 (9), yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 5 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

ACCORDION CAP

SIZES: 14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)16 inch circular knitting needle US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: Purl.

Rounds 11-14: Knit.

Rounds 15-18: Purl.

Rounds 19-22: Knit.

Rounds 23-26: Purl.

Rounds 27-29: Knit.

Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

GAMERS DICE BAG

2011-11-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

GAMER'S DICE BAG

SIZE: Measured flat 6 X 3.75 across.

MATERIALS:

Sock yarn or other fingering yarn about 18 gm

US size 3 (3.25 mm) double point needles

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Royale size 3 crochet thread

2 Beads (or more) for drawstring

Size D (3.0 mm) crochet hook

DIRECTIONS:

Cast on 48. Place marker, join and arrange on 3 needles (18, 12, 18) being careful not to twist.

Round 1: P. (48 sts)

Round 2-3: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Round 4: K. (48 sts)

Round 5: P. (48 sts)

Round 6-7: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Rounds: 8-10: K. (48 sts)

Round 11: K2, *K2tog, YO, K4. Repeat from * around. End with K2tog, YO, K2. (40 sts and 8 YO)

Round 12: K. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 3 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 4 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Next 2 rounds: K. (48 sts)

Start bottom and decreases.

Dec round 1: * K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)

Dec round 2: K. (40 sts)

Dec round 3: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 sts)

Dec round 4: K. (32 sts)

Dec round 5: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Dec round 6: K. (24 sts)

Dec round 7: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

Dec round 8: * K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a 6-7 inch tail. With the tapestry needle run the tail through the remaining 8 stitches twice. Pull tight.

Weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:

With crochet thread and D hook, chain at least 12 inches, this is just a minimum length you can make it as long as you want.

Weave the cord in and out of the eyelet holes. String a bead on each tail and push up far enough to tie a knot near the end of the chain. Trim tail and bring bead down to knot.

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

2011-11-17T13:36:00.000-08:00

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

This pattern is from guest designer;

Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name. She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart.

Materials:

Knitting needle US size 10 ½ 24 inch circular

1 set double pointed needles US 10 ½

1 yarn needle used for hiding ends

Approximately 6 ounces worsted weight yarn, (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Sleep sack:

Cast on 100 stitches, and careful to not twist sts, join. Place marker on needle.

Work *K3, P2, ribbing around to marker for one inch.

Stitch Pattern:

Round 1: * sl 1, K2, psso, P2, repeat from * around to marker.

Round 2: * K1, YO, K1, P2, repeat from* around to marker.

Round 3: *K3, P2, repeat from * around.

Round 4: Repeat round 3.

Work in pattern until piece measures 18-19 inches. End with round 1. (80 sts)

Decrease round 1: K2, P2 around to marker. (80 sts)

Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 3: K1, P1, around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 5: Knit every stitch around. (20 sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and put through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and finish off.

Mock cable hat

Cast on 50 sts. Join into circle careful to not twist stitches. Place marker

Work in K3, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.

Work in pattern stitch until piece measures 5 inches, ending with round 1.

(40 sts)

Decrease round 1: K2, P2 around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 3: K1, P1 around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (10 sts)

Round 5: K around to marker. (10 sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around. (5 sts)

Cut yarn with long tail and finish like above.

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

2011-11-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET
Copyright by Virginia Johnston 11/13/11

This pattern is from guest designer; Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name. She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart.

Materials:
This takes about 7 ounces of worsted weight yarn, I used Mainstay that I had in my stash.
Size 10 ½ 24 inch circular needles
Size 10 ½ Double pointed needles
Yarn needle for hiding ends
Stitch marker

Pattern:
Round 1: *sl 1,K2, psso, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2: *K1, YO, K1, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4: *K3, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.

Cast on 105 stitches, Join being careful to not twist sts. Place marker
Work 5 rounds of K3, P2, ribbing.

Now start Pattern and repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until piece measures
About 19 inches, ending with round 1.

Decrease rounds as follows: Switch to DP needles when needed.
Round 1: *K2, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker. (95sts)

Round 2: *K2tog, P2 tog, K2 tog( 4 times), P2 tog, repeat from around to marker. (49sts)

Round 3: *K1, P1, K4, P1, repeat from * around to marker . (49sts)

Round 4: K2tog around ending with K1. (25sts)

Round 5: K around. (25sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around, ending with K3 tog. (12sts)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and run though the remaining sts on the knitting needle, pull up tight and finish off.

Hide ends of yarn and you are done.

This pattern can be made using more or less rounds of ribbing as you like.

Mock cable hat:

Using size 10 ½ double pointed needles
Cast on 48 stitches, join, careful to not twist stitches, place marker

Work 5 rounds of K2, P2 ribbing

Pattern:
Round1: *sl 1, K2, psso, P2, K5, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2: * K1, YO, K1, P2, K5, P2, repeat from* around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4: * K3, P2, K5, P2.

Repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until total length is 5-5 ½ inches, ending with round 1.

Decrease rounds:
Round 1: *K2, P2, K5, P2 repeat from * around to marker. (44sts)

Round 2: *K2 tog, P2 tog, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, P2 tog, repeat from* around to marker. (24sts)

Round 3: *K1, P1, K3,P1, repeat from* around to marker. (24sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (12sts)

Round 5: K around to marker. (12sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around to marker. (6sts)

Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to thread needle and pull through stitches remaining on knitting needle. Pull up tight , finish off and hide ends.

Dishcloth Baby Blanket

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Size:

Approximately 32 X 32 inches

Materials:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn about 10 ounces of each color

(20 ounces total)

Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needle at least 29 inches long

Tapestry needle

Notes:

1. Blanket is worked with two strands throughout.

2. Blanket in photo was knit with Pound of Love White and Red Heart Super Saver Sunshine Print.

3. Blanket may be made larger by repeating row 3 until the size desired. That will require additional yarn.

Instructions:
Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1-2: Knit.

Row 3: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row.

Repeat Row 3 until you have 100 stitches on the needle.

Row 4: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 5: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 6: Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 6 until you have 4 stitches on the needle.

Row 7: Knit 4.

Bind off and weave in ends.

GIRLS PINAFORE

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GIRLS PINAFORE

Many thinks to Virginia J. for testing this pattern.

SIZE: Measured across yoke at armhole stitches, you can see this little pinafore will fit a large range of sizes.

Caron One Pound (US 11 [8.0 mm] needle) 28 inches

Red Heart Super Saver (US 10 [6.0 mm] needle) about 24 inches

Pound of Love about (US (10 [6.0 mm] needle) 22 inches

MATERIALS:

Your choice of yarn and circular needle, see notes.

Button (3/4 inch)

Ribbon 5/8 inch 1 to 1 ½ yards

US 10 (6.0 mm) 24 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

4 Markers

Tapestry needle

GAUGE: In garter stitch

Red Heart Super Saver 7 sts=2 inches

Pound of Love 8 sts=2 inches

NOTES:

1. Read instructions completely through before beginning

2. Different yarns and needles will make different sizes. The pattern is the same for all the sizes. The amount of yarn required will depend upon how long you make the garment. The ones in the photos are 11 repeats of the skirt pattern. The ounces listed should give you a rough idea of how much yarn you will need.

The Persimmon Is Caron One Pound and it weighs 6.9 ounces and was knit with a US size 11 (8.0 mm) 24 inch circular needle. It measures 28 inches at the underarm.

The Pink one is Lion Brand Pound of Love and weighs 3.6 ounces and was knit with a US size 10 (6.0 mm) 24 inch circular needle. It measure 22 inches at the underarm.

Because the garter stitch yoke is stretchy this little pinafore will fit many sizes. The lucky girl will be able to wear it for quite awhile. There is a nice chart of children’s measurements here:

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml

Rows and rounds start at center back.
You decide the length: top, pinafore or dress.
If you want to use a larger button, just make the chain button loop longer.
I always tack the center of the ribbon at the center back, so even if the bow comes untied it won’t come out of the pinafore.

ABBREVIATIONS:

K = Knit

P = Purl

YO = Yarn over

PM = Place marker

K2tog = Knit 2 together

PU = Pick up and knit

Kfb = Knit in front and back

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Pickup and knit = PU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSZdwxL1U8

K2tog = Knit 2 together a decrease

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpbLmgwHFA

Picot bind off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSkVInSgC0w

Inc = KFB, Knit into front and back of stitch

http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/75.html?language=

YOKE

Cast on 40 stitches, leaving about a 9 inch tail. More about this tail at the end of the pattern.

Row 1: K across. (40 sts)

Row 2: K5, PM, K10, PM, K10, PM, K10, PM, K5. (40 sts)

Rows 3-17: K across inc 1 st before and after each marker. (160 sts)

For the armhole bind off you can bind off plain or fancy it up with the picot bind off. If you use the picot bind off, bind off two stitches before casting on the first two stitches for the picot bind off.

Row 18: K20 (to first marker). Bind off 40 sts. K40 (to marker 3). Bind off 40 sts. K20. (80 sts)

Do not turn. From now on you will be working in rounds, but we will keep the same row/round sequence.

Picking up one stitch in the first bound off sleeve stitch makes a smoother transition from skirt to sleeve.

Round 19: K 20 sts, PU (pickup and knit) a st in the first bound off st, cast on 3 sts, K40 sts, PU a st in the first bound off st, cast on 3, K20. PM (88 sts)

Round 20-21: K around. (88 sts)

Round 22: (Eyelet round) K2, YO, K2tog. Repeat around. (88 sts)

Rounds 23-24: K around. (88 sts)

SKIRT:

Note: There are no increases in the 4 underarm sts. The different colors on this round don’t mean anything, just a tool for me to keep track of which part I’m working.

Round 25: (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 3 times. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). K4. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 6 times. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). K4. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 3 times. (144 sts)

Round 26: K2tog 3 times. *(YO, K1) 6 times. K2tog 6 times. Repeat from * to last 12 stitches. (YO, K1) 6 times. K2tog 3 times. (144 sts)

Round 27: P. (144 sts)

Round 28: K. (144 sts)

Round 29: K. (144 sts)

Repeat rounds 26-29 until skirt is about 1/2 inch less than you want.

Repeat rounds 26-28 once.

Bind off in knit.

Fasten off and weave in ending tail.

BUTTON LOOP

With your crochet hook, put hook through cast on row and pull up a loop using the beginning tail. Chain 6. Test to be sure your button will fit through loop. Fasten off and weave end into row 1 or 2.

Sew on button.

Weave ribbon in and out eyelet round and tie in a bow.

TOP DOWN SEAMLESS BABY JERKIN

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(back view)

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

TOP DOWN SEAMLESS BABY JERKIN

Jer·kin [jur-kin]

–noun

a close-fitting jacket or short coat, usually sleeveless

This close fitting garment is super stretchy, worked in rib and broken rib stitches. It will fit the average child from about 3 to 12 months. First as a long garment, a jerkin, and as the child grows taller the garment will fit as a sweater.

Sweaters above are knit of Caron One Pound and Paton’s Decor. The difference in size is due to yarn weight and needle size.

MATERIALS:

About 3-4 ounces of worsted weight (4) yarn

16 inch circular knitting needle see notes for information on sizes

US F (4.0mm) crochet hook

Marker

Tapestry needle

5/8 -3/4 inch button

SIZE: 3 month to 1 year

ABBREVIATIONS:

K = Knit

P = Purl
PM = Pace marker

PU = pick up and knit

YO = yarn over

K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Kfb = Increase by knitting in front and back of the same stitch

K1 tbl = Knit 1 through the back loop

SPECIAL STITCHES:

K1 tbl = knit 1 through the back loop. Here’s a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgTWTnQqaQ

GAUGE:

16 yoke rows = about 2.75 inches

NOTES:

Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
Garment is knit from the top down with opening in the back, or the front if that is your pleasure.
Measurements above are for the garment knit with a light worsted weight yarn and US 8 (5.0 mm) needle. Although those yarns (Simply Soft and Paton’s Decor) are classified as 4 they are more like a DK.

Knit on a US 9 (5.5 mm) needle with a heavier worsted weight like Red Heart Super Saver the measurements are 17-23 inches and 11 3/4 inches.

Knit on US 10 (6.0 mm) needle and an even heavier worsted weight like Caron One Pound the measurements are 18-24 inches and 12 ½ inches. With the heavier yarns and larger needles it may fit up to about two years old.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 59 sts, leaving about an 10 inch tail. More about the tail later.

Row 1 (right side): *K1, P1. Repeat from *across. K1. (59 sts)

Row 2: *P1, K1. Repeat from * across. P1. (59 sts)

Rows 3-4: Repeat rows 1 and 2. (59 sts)

Row 5: *K1, YO. Repeat from * across. K1. (117 sts)

Row 6: *P1, K1 tbl. Repeat from * across. P1. (117 sts)

Row 7: *K1, P1. Repeat from * across. K1. (117 sts)

Row 8: *P1, K1. Repeat from * across. (117 sts)

Rows 9-16: Repeat rows 7 and 8. (117 sts) Should measure about 2.75 inches

Row 17: Kfb once. *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. (118 sts)

Row 18: *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. P2. (118 sts)

Row 19: K. (118 sts)

DO NOT TURN

Place marker.

Switch to working in the round. We will keep the same numbering sequence.

Round 20: P. (118 sts)

Round 21: K2tog, *P2, K2. 4 times. Bind off 24 sts, *P2 (the st on the right needle counts as the first P), K2. 8 times. P2. Bind off 24 sts. *K2 (the st on the right needle counts as the first K), P2. 4 times. K2tog. (68 sts)

Picking up one stitch in the first bound off sleeve stitch makes a smoother transition.

Round 22: K1, *P2, K2. 4 times. PU 1 st (pick up and knit) in the first bound of st, cast on 5 sts. *P2, K2. 8 times. P2. PU 1 st in the first bound of st, cast on 5 sts. *K2, P2. 4 times. K1. (80 sts)

Round 23: K16, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K32, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K16. (76 sts)

Round 24: P. (76 sts)

Round 25-26: K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. P2, K1. (76 sts)

Round 27: K. (76 sts)

Round 28: P. (76 sts)

Repeat rounds 25-28 until jerkin is about 1 inch shorter than you desire. I knit mine with 9 pattern repeats at the underarm.

Next 6 rounds: K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. K1. (76 sts)

Bind off in rib.

Fasten off and weave in end.

BUTTON LOOP:

With your crochet hook, put hook through cast on row and pull up a loop using the beginning tail. Chain 6. Test to be sure your button will fit through loop. Fasten off and weave end into row 1 or 2.

Sew on button.

5 HOUR MATCHING BOOTIES

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These booties knitted in the round, with only two ends to weave in are to match the ever popular 5 Hour Baby Sweater.

Pattern edited to clarify instep rows (8/15/11).

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn less than 1.5 ounces

US size 6 (4.25 mm) or US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles

US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Marker (optional)

SIZES:

Foot sizes 4 and 4.5 inches.

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.

2. Use your preferred type of needles for working small circumference projects. I used Clover Takumi Bamboo double points and pattern is written that way, but you can use 2 circulars or one long circular.

3. Booties measured flat with US 6 needle about 4.25 inches, with US 8 about 4.75 inches

STITCHES:

K = knit

P = purl

Ssk = slip, slip, knit

K2tog = Knit 2 together

P2tog = Purl 2 together

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATfall09TT.php

3 needle bind off

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/FEATfall06TT.html

INSTRUCTIONS:

Rib cuff, instructions for roll cuff at bottom of pattern:

Cast on 24, join being careful not to twist.

Either place a marker or use the tail as your marker.

Round 1-3: K1, P1 around. (24 sts)

Rounds 4-5: K. (24 sts)

Round 6: K2tog around. (12 sts)

Round 7: *P1, insert left needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and purl this stitch. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 8-9: K. (24 sts)

Round 10: K2tog around. (12 sts)

Round 11: *P1, insert left needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and purl this stitch. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 12: K. (24 sts)

Round 13 (Eyelet round): *K2, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 14: K. (24 sts)

At this point arrange stitches with 8 stitches on each of three needles.

INSTEP OF BOOTIE

Row 1: Knit 16, turn.

Row 2: Purl 8, turn.

Row 3: Knit 8, turn.

Rows 4-11: Repeat rows 2 and 3. Ending with row 3.

On 11th row do not turn.

Transition back to rounds:

Round 15: This is half a round to bring work back to the marker. Pick up and knit 8 stitches on left edge of instep. Then knit 8. You should be at the marker. (32 sts on needles)

Round 16: Knit 8. Pick up and knit 8 from right side of instep. Knit around to marker. (40 sts)

Rounds 17-22: K. (40 sts)

Round 23: Ssk, k16, k2tog, ssk, k16, k2tog. (36 sts)

Round 24: K. (36 sts)

Round 25: Ssk, k14, k2tog, ssk, k14, k2tog. (32 sts)

Round 26: K. (32 sts)

Round 27: Ssk, k12, k2tog, ssk, k12, k2tog. (28 sts)

Arrange stitches 14 on each of two needles.

Turn bootie inside out by pulling cuff up through the opening formed by the stitches on the needles.

Finish with 3 needle bind off.

Weave in ends.

DRAWSTRINGS:

Ch 60. Cut 4 pieces of yarn about 8 inches long. Using your tapestry needle pull 2 of the yarn pieces through the last chain and tie the tail and the pieces in an overhand knot. Repeat in first chain. Weave the drawstrings in and out the eyelet round, trim the tails about an inch long and tie in a bow.

ALTERNATIVE CUFF:

Knit 8 rounds. Continue, starting with round 6.

LONGIES 9 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia for testing this pattern.

This pattern is for the 9 month size.

For 6 month see this post.

For 12 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 5 ounces (300 yards) worsted weight yarn (yarn in photo is my hand dyed wool)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches for 9 month size
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 8 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 40th and 42nd stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 9 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 68 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull the slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull the slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull the slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, *Sc in next 7sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times.. DO NOT join. Place marker. (76 sts)

Rounds 5-19: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (76 sts)

Should measure about 4.75 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 20: Sc in 22 sts. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 21: Sc in 22 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 22: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 23: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 24: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 26: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 29: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 30: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 31-35: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 36: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 37: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 19, skip 22 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 7 inches.

RIGHT LEG:
Round L1: Ch 1, work 17 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 21 sts, scdec in st where the crotch st starts and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (40 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(40 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (40 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (36 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (36 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 20 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 17 sc in the side of crotch sts. DO NOT join, place marker. (40 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(40 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (40 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (36 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (36 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

LONGIES 12 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia for testing this pattern.

This pattern is for the 12 month size.

For 6 month see this post.

For 9 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 6 ounces (350 yards) worsted weight yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 8 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 42nd and 44th stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 12 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 72 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (72 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (72 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join., *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with sc in 5 sts. DO NOT join. Place marker. (84 sts)

Rounds 5-21: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (84 sts)

Should measure slightly over 5 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 22: Sc in 24 sts. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 23: Sc in 24 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 24: Sc in first st, scdec. Sc in 18 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 26: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 29: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 30: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 31: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 32: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 33: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 34: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 35-39: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 40: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 41: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 21, skip 25 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 7.5 inches.

RIGHT LEG:

Round L1: Ch 1, work 20 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 24 sts, scdec in st where the crotch st starts and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (46 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(46 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (46 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 10 sts, scdec, sc in 9 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (42 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (42 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 9 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L6: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts, scdec, sc in 15 sts. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 8.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Round C2-5: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 23 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 19 sc in the side of crotch sts. Sc in slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (46 sts)

Round L2: ,Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (46 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 3 inches from Round L1.

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 10 sts, scdec, sc in 9 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (42 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5 inches from Round L1.

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 9 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6 inches from Round L1.

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1.

Round L6: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts, scdec, sc in 15 sts. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 8.5 inches from Round L1.

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1:
Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Round C2-5: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

LONGIES 6 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia, who tested this pattern.

This pattern is for the 6 month size.

For 9 month see this post.

For 12 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 4 ounces (250 yards) worsted weight yarn

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches for 6 month size
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 9 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 38th and 40th stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 6 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 68 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, *Sc in next 16sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. DO NOT join. Place marker. (72 sts)

Rounds 5-17: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (72 sts)

Should measure about 4.25 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 18: Sc in 22 sts. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 19: Sc in 22 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 20: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 21: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 22: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 23: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 24: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 26: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 29-33: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 34: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 35: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 17, skip 20 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

Before you move on, check to be sure you have 20 stitches on each side of the crotch.

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 6.5 inches.

RIGHT LEG:

Round L1: Ch 1, work 18 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 18 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch st starts. DO NOT join, place marker. (38 sts)

Mark this round as you will use it to measure the leg length.

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 18 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 16 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in next st and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (38 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

SHAMROCK NECKLACE

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SHAMROCK NECKLACE

MATERIALS:
1 Party bead necklace
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Small amount green crochet thread
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read pattern through before beginning.
2. The necklace had a crown, I broke it off and smoothed it with an emery board. You could leave it and chain a few chains and skip it.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach thread with a sc around the necklace between any two beads.

Chain 5, join with a slip stitch in fourth chain from hook to form a ring.

Shamrock Petal: *Ch 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slipstitch all in the ring. Repeat from * twice.

Ch 1, slipstitch in sc. *Ch 3, sc between next 2 beads. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in sc.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

MARDI GRAS BEADS

2011-03-02T15:49:00.001-08:00

I decided it would be fun to jazz up some party beads. I call them Mardi Gras beads, but they would be fun for a girly birthday party.

MARDI GRAS BEADS

MATERIALS:
1 Mardi Gras bead necklace
Small amount size 10 crochet thread
US size 7 crochet hook
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read pattern through before beginning.
2. The purple necklace had a crown, I broke it off and smoothed it with an emery board. You could leave it and then turn your work and crochet back to the start.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach thread with a sc around the necklace between any two beads.

Round 1: *Ch 3, sc between next 2 beads. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc.

Round 2: Slipstitch into first ch 3 loop. Ch 3, 4 dc in same loop. *Sc in next loop. 5 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around. End with a slipstitch in top of beginning ch 3.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS

2011-02-23T11:15:00.000-08:00

This isn't my preferred "stump cover", I like the knit one. That said, people who don't knit want to make them for vets as well, so here you go.

AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.

LEG COVER:

SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)

ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)

ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)

Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

SMALLER LEG COVER:

SIZE: To fit below the knee amputees
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)

ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)

Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:

SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)

Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE PLUS

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SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE PLUS

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, less than .5 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. If you want to use the longer elastic sc the number of stitches to cover the elastic, don’t stretch the elastic as you work over it.
3. Photo is made with Red Heart Super Saver.
4. I’ve also made this scrunchie with chunky yarn and a J (6.0 mm) hook.
5. See Photo 1, for placement of hook to crochet in the side of the sc.

Photo 1

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc, ch 8, sc around elastic. Repeat from * around. You want to fill the elastic, but not stretch it. End with ch 8, DO NOT join. Fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot. Rather than weave in the ends, put a drop of glue on the knot. After the glue dries trim the ends about ¼ inch away from knot. Or if you really want to, weave in the ends.

UPDATE ON SQUARES FOR PINE RIDGE RESERVATION PROJECT

2011-02-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

4/1/2011 THIS PROJECT HAS CONCLUDED. I'M NO LONGER ACCEPTING SQUARES. THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HELPED. WE SENT 3,002 SQUARES.

UPDATE ON SQUARES FOR PINE RIDGE RESERVATION PROJECT Much to my surprise and gratification we already met my goal of 2,500 squares. So many generous women helped on this project. Thank you all!

Reba C.

Irene C.

Ruth R.

Virginia J.

Judy C.

Vanessa H.

Lynda R.

Jo C.

Bonnie M.

Joyce A.

Darlene B.

Joyce H.

Wanda N.

Diane P.

Kris P.

Roberta T.

Ann H.

Cherie E.

Christine K.

Donna S.

Ann G T.

Suzanne

JoAnne B.

Ann P.

Sally H.

Silvia W.

Annemarie D.

Cheri D.

Morna C.

Catherine P.

Cindy N.

Mary K.

Lucille H.

Gerri M.

Peg J.

Terri M.

Lori R.

Sue B.

Arlene P.

Louise S.

Patricia W.

Laura B.

Fran H.

Barbara W.

Carol C.

Sharon N.

Linda L.

Laura P.

Jennifer R.

BASKET WEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2011-02-13T19:00:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Cherie and Virginia for testing this pattern.

BASKET WEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

MATERIALS:
Bulky weight yarn approximately 8 - 11 ounces including cap
K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends

GAUGE: 6 hdc = 2 inches

SIZES: Small, Medium and Large

NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. I used Sensations Rainbow Classic.
3. Actual measurements: Small = 22 inch circumference and 18 inch length. Medium = 24 inch circumference and 19 inch length. Large = 26 inch circumference and 20 inch length.
4. The photo shows small and large sleep sacks.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first hdc) 9 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (9 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (18 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (27 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (36 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (45 sts)

Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (54 sts)

Round 7 (small only): Ch 2, *hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (60 sts)

For small continue with rounds 9-12.

Round 7 (medium only): Ch 2, *hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (60 sts)

Round 8 (medium only): Ch 2, *hdc in 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (66 sts)

For medium continue with rounds 9-12.

Round 7 (large only): Ch 2, *hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (63 sts)

Round 8 (large only): Ch 2, *hdc in 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (72 sts)

Rounds 9-10 (all sizes): Ch 2 (counts as the first fphdc), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. *Fphdc around next 3 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Rounds 11-12(all sizes): Ch 2 (counts as the first bphdc), bphdc around next 2 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. *Bphdc around next 3 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Repeat rounds 9-12 until sleep sack depth measures Sm 18, Med 19, Lg 20 inches.

Cuff:
Round 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each st. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

BASKET WEAVE CAP INSTRUCTIONS:

SIZE: 15-16 inches

Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 9 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (9 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (18 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (27 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (36 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (42 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Ch 2 (counts as the first fphdc), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. *Fphdc around next 3 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (42 sts)

Rounds 8-9: Ch 2 (counts as the first bphdc), bphdc around next 2 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. *Bphdc around next 3 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (42 sts)

Repeat rounds 6-9 once.

Cuff:
Rounds 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (42 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

COLLARETTE DAHLIA SCRUNCHIE

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Collarette dahlias are one of my favorite flowers. So it's no surprise that I would want to make a scrunchie that resembles those beauties.

Dahlia Collarette description: One row of flat or slightly cupped petals surrounding a disc. These flowers have an inner set of petaloids generally multiple and irregular forming a collar around the disc.

COLLARETTE DAHLIA SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, less than .5 ounce
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. For the first round If you want to use a longer elastic sc the number of stitches to half cover the elastic..
3. I used Red Heart Super Saver scraps.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 5, sc around elastic. Repeat from * 8 (12) times. Remember this round you only want to half fill the elastic. End with ch 5. DO NOT join, fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc of this round. (10, 14 loops)

Round 2: Working behind round 1. Attach second color yarn, with a sc in the space between two sc of round 1. (Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc just made) 2 times.

*Ch 8, sc in space between the next 2 sc of round 1. (Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc) 2 times. Repeat from * around. End with ch 8, fasten off and use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc of this round.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot and weave in ends.

SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE

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SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS:Chunky Weight yarn, approximately .5 ounces
J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. If you want to use the longer elastic sc the number of stitches to cover the elastic, don’t stretch the elastic as you work over it.
3. I used Bernat Softee Chunky.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 9, sc around elastic. Repeat from * around. You want to fill the elastic, but not stretch it. I made 24 sc on the 1.5 inch elastic. End with ch 9, fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot. Rather than weave in the ends, put a drop of glue on the knot. After the glue dries trim the ends about ¼ inch away from knot.
Of course if you want to you can weave in the ends.

SHAMROCK BOOKMARK

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SHAMROCK BOOKMARK

SIZES:
Large = 2 by 13 inches
Medium = 1 5/8 by 13 inches
Small = 1 by 12 inches

STITCHES USED:
Ch = chain
Tr = treble crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sc = single crochet

MATERIALS:
Large: Worsted weight yarn
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Medium: Sports weight yarn or size 3 thread
Crochet hook size F (4.0 mm) for yarn E (3.5 mm) for thread

Small: Size 10 thread
Size 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook

Tapestry needle sized for your thread/yarn

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. I tried to find size 3 crochet thread in a good green, but it must not be the right season for “Christmas” green. So I settled for RH Sports Weight in Paddy Green. If you can find it the cotton works up much nicer.

SHAMROCK INSTRUCTIONS:
Chain 4, join with a slipstitch in first chain to form a ring.

Work over the yarn tail as you work into the ring. *Ch 3, tr, dc, tr, ch 3, slip stitch in ring. Repeat from * twice. (3 leaves)

BOOKMARK TAIL:
Ch 40 (S), 55 (M), 70 (L), sc in the 10th ch from hook to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 chs, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 5 chains remain, sc in last chain.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

TASSEL:
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the ring at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.

OPTIONAL BLOCKING:
If you used cotton thread or yarn you probably want to block. Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the shamrock and tail, allow to dry.