way basic toddler mittens.

Yarn: Lion Wool-Ease Worsted Weight (shown in Rose Heather 140)
Needles: size 7 DPN's
Size: Toddler age 1-2.

Stitches: 

kte: knit to end

m1: make 1 stitch

Pattern

CO 25

*K2, p1, k1, p1 repeat around  for an inch or whatever you want. I did about 6 rows.

R1: k1, m1, kte

R2: rep r1

R3: k1, m1, k1, m1, kte

R4: k1, m1, k3, m1, kte

R5: k

R6: k1, m1, k5, m1, kte

R7: k

R8: k

R9: k1, slip 7sts to holder, CO 4 sts., kte (30 sts)

Knit for 2-3 inches

R1: k2, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k9, k2tog

R2: k2, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k7, k2tog

Continue until 10 sts remain and pull yarn through loops

Thumb:

Place 7 stitches on holder back onto needle and pick up another  6 stitches on top of thumb hole.

Knit around for an 1.5"-2" and then pull yarn through loops. 

Weave in all ends.

Bulky 2 Needle Hat

 

 

This pattern is pretty simple because its worked on 2 needles.

Last Minute Bulky Toddler Hat

Yarn Shown: Lion Brand Hometown USA (Super Bulky)

Needles: 13 straights

Gauge: 9sts =4”

Size of pattern: 18-24months (roughly 16 inches around)

Pattern:

CO36

Row 1 and 3: k1, p1, across

Row 2 and 4: P1, k1, across

Row 5: K2tog, knit across

Row 6 through 12:  Next 7 rows are stockinette stitch beginning and ending with purl rows

Decreasing: (every other row is purled)

Row 13: K2tog, k5, across

Row 15: K2tog, k4, across

Row 17: K

Row 19: K2tog, k3, across

Row 21: K2tog, k2 across

Row 23: K2tog, k1, across

Row 25: K2tog across

Break a LONG piece of yarn and pull through remaining loops and then sew seam.

Lazy Blocking

 

1. Saturate knit fabric and try to squeeze out excess water.

2. Lay flat on a towel and shape.

 3. fold edge of towel just over end of knit or crochet fabric.

4. Roll up towel carefully, and not too loose or tight, trying to keep shape.

5. Put away for a few hours to a day, or until piece is dry.

 Blocking made easy. This is how I tell my friends who dont knit or crochet how to block their pieces. Except, I dont call it blocking, I call it shaping since that is a generic term that most can adopt.

Manly Bib

This tie has 20 rows in the center for length.

This tie has 10 rows in the center for length.

The Manly Bib
 After Chelsey told me that I only make girly stuff this was my thought process.

"girly stuff? girly bib......... bib........girly...........OH OH!!!  MANLY BIB!!!!

Enjoy

Yarn: Sugar N Cream Cotton
Needles: size 6
Size: 0-9mos
notions: 3---1/2" buttons

stitches:
CO-cast on
BO-bind off
k- knit
k2tog- knit 2 stitches together
m1- make 1 stitch. (increase 1 stitch)

Pattern:

CO 27

Knit in seed stitch for 34rows.

BO

Collar

CO 10

Decreasing

R1: k1, k2tog, k across

R2: K

Knit these 2 rows until there are 6 stitches

Knit  for 10”

Increasing

*make sure that you start your increases on the same side as your decreases. There should be a pointy edge on the bottom right.

R1: k1, m1, k across

R2: K

Knit these 2 rows until there are 10 stitches on needle.

BO

Sew buttons on back side of collar and push through shirt from the front so they are invisible. Make sure the pointy edge of the collar is down.

Tie

CO2

1. k1, m1, k1

2. k1, m1, k1, m1, k1

3. k1, m1, k3, m1, k1

4. k

5. k2, k2tog, k3

6-15. knit at least 10 rows here (up to 20 is good)

16. k2, k2tog, k2

17. k

18. k1, k2tog, k2

19. k

20. k2tog, k2tog

21. k1, CO4, k1

22-24. k

BO

Sew button on back of tie at top and push through fabric

Weave in all ends.

CO Manly Bib on Ravelry!  

Snowman

http://www.freewebs.com/spunknit1/knittedsnowman.htm

This is a quick and fun project. And you get to totally personalize it with your own hat/scarves/mittens etc.

I'd rate it on the pretty easy level. You only need to know how to increase, decrease and knit! sweet! I love stuff like that.

Try it!

Ninja Cat Hat

Ninja Cat Hat

Yarn: Chunky/Craft/Rug (5-Medium)  If you’re making a ninja hat, it must be black.

Needles: 10 DPN's and 10 Straights

Sizes: Toddler (Child)

Pattern

Neck

CO 52 (58)

Rows 1-4 1x1 rib, Work flat on straights. 

Toddler: BO 13, knit 26, BO 13

Child: BO 14, knit 30, BO 14

***It may be easier to knit those center stitches right onto your DPNs, since the next step is casting on in the round to make the top part of the hat. Whatever, it’s up to you! :)

Time to cast on 30 (32) stitches I did it to the left of the working stitches and join in round to start hat! **Make extra sure you knit the hat right side out!

Knit in Stockinette Stitch for 7.5” (8.5”)

BO with Kitchener Stitch.

Sew both corners shut, sewing all the way through both layers of fabric.

sew on button.

Weave in ALL ends.

No button hole is necessary if you use a small button.

DONE! :)

Cable and Rib Hat

When I can get a better pic I will upload it. This will have to do for now.

Cable and Rib Hat

Yarn: worsted/aran.  (4 medium)

Needles: size 7 DPN’s

Sizes: Preemie (Baby, Toddler, Child, Woman, Man)       Sizes are according to the CYC Standards.

Stitches: 

C2F: slip 2 stitches purlwise to right needle holding yarn in back, knit 2 stitches, return 2 slipped stitches to left needle keeping them in front, yarn in back and knit them.

m1t: Make one toward.  Though after seeing the finished product I think m1a(make 1 away) might look better. Its up to you. Just increase 1 stitch between the 4 purl stitches.

Pattern

CO 56(64, 72, 80, 88, 96)

K4, p4 rib around for 4 rounds.

Cable Pattern

R1: C2F, p2, m1t, p2 across

R2-4: K4, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 across

R5: C2F, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 across

Repeat Rounds 2-5 until piece is at desired length and then begin decreases. 4-5" (5-7", 8", 9", 11", 12")

Decreasing:

R1: Knit the first 7 stitches in the pattern and then decrease the last 2 as a k2tog, repeat across.

R2: Knit a regular round of the pattern

R3: knit the first 6 stitches in the pattern and then decrease the last 2 as a k2tog, repeat across.

R4: Knit a regular round of the pattern

Once you have decreased 4 times and there are 5 stitches in the first group follow this row and you need to cable.

Hold first 2 cable stitches to the front, k1, k2tog, Continue the cable stitch using the k2tog stitch as the 4^th stitch. If this is confusing, just don’t do it and leave out the last cable. I totally understand and I wont know. And neither will anyone else.

When there are 2 stitches left in the first group, pull a piece of yarn through all loops knitwise. Pull nice and tight and weave in all ends. You are done!

Bobble Hat Pattern

Well folks, here it is! My bobble hat pattern.

Yarn: Aran/Worsted
I used Bamboospun which is distributed by Hobby Lobby.

Needles: 7 DPN’s

Sizes: Preemie (Baby, Toddler, Child, Woman, Man)       (I'm not sure how comfy this will be for a preemie or infant that cant hold their head up.)

The bobble (B) stitch: k5 times into 1 stitch. turn work and purl into those 5 stitches. turn work again and k2tog, slip it back onto the left needle and slip remaining 3 stitches over the k2tog stitch. slip back to right needle. (remember to knit tightly before and after the bobble stitch so there isn't a huge gaping hole.)

Pattern

CO 56(64, 72, 80, 88, 96)

sts on needles   14(16, 18, 20, 22, 24)

r1-3: *k4, p4, repeat across

8 stitch pattern; also knit 2 rows between pattern.

r1: k1, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B, k6

r2: k2, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B, k5

r3: k3, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B k4

r4: k4, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B, k3

r5: K5, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B k2

r6: K6, *B, k7, to last 7 sts. B, k1

r7: K7, B

r8: k 2 rows

Repeat these 8 rows in this sequence until desired length. 4-5" (5-7", 8", 9", 11", 12") 

***DO NOT forget to knit 2 rows between each bobble row.

Decreasing

When you want to start your decreases, use this formula

Continue bobble stitch pattern from wherever you currently are in the pattern.

1 ssk after each bobble.

Continue pattern until there are 8 sts left on needles.

Pull yarn on a needle through the 8 loops and secure.

**optional, make a huge pom pom and pop it right on top.

Football!

I've decided to go ahead and post the pattern. The football pictured does not reflect the small change I'm making to the pattern. I hope you enjoy this one!


These are great gifts for babies/toddlers/children.  These are great to throw at the TV when you're pissed at a bad call. ---because you know there are ALWAYS bad calls.

Yarn: I LOVE This Cotton! Brown and Ivory. You really dont need much yarn for this project, you could easily make multiple footballs with 1 skein of brown.

Needles: size 3 DPN's

Stitches:

m1a : make one away

m1t : make one towards

k: knit

sski: slip knitwise, slip purlwise, knit 2 slipped stitches through the back loop. (sski= slip slip knit improved)
k2tog: knit 2 together

**Knit all even rows

Begin with brown

CO:      6 sts onto 2 needles

R1:       k1, m1a, k1, m1t, k1

R3:       k2, m1a, k1, m1t, k2

R5:       k3, m1a, k1, m1t, k3

R7:       k4, m1a, k1, m1t, k4 (22 sts)

Switch to white

R9:       k5, m1a, k1, m1t, k5

R11:     k6, m1a, k1, m1t, k6

R13:     k7, m1a, k1, m1t, k7 (34 sts)

Switch to brown

Continue increasing in the same way until there are 58 sts. Don’t forget to knit every other row.

Knit 4 rows

Decreasing:

R1:       k12, sski, k1, k2tog, k12

R3:       k11, sski, k1, k2tog, k11

Continue decreasing before and after middle stitch until there are 38 sts. Don’t forget to knit every other row.

Switch to white

Continue decreasing before and after middle stitch until there are 26 sts.

This is a good time to fill the football with polyfil(or whatever you like)

Switch to brown

Continue decreasing until there are 6 sts, pull yarn through and tuck in ends. Sew on finger laces and you’re done! 


Here is a link to help you knit the football in your favorite team colors. 

http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2008/10/21/color-design-in-sports-the-nfl

Today I will break.

I'm taking a break from pattern writing...because after last night I think I might have 8 hairs left on my head. :(

So, my friend Sher emailed me this cute pumpkin pattern and I made it for my daughter today. (she loves pumpkins, but who doesn't?)

Everyone else should make this too! It is EXTREMELY easy and quick!

The Curly Purly Pumpkin Pattern

Football Bib

This is what I've been working on! I think its adorable. Sorry for the really bad button. But ya know....I didn't have anything better. ps, the football can be knit without the strap. : )


Yarn:
2 balls Sugar N Cream, brown and white. The white I had as left overs. You really dont need much. The final product is about 7 inches long.

size:
nb-9months

Needles:
size 7 straights

stitches:
m1a: make 1 away
m1t: make 1 toward
If you need help go to knittinghelp.com 
sski: slip slip knit improved.  (slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 purlwise, knit  through the back loops)

Pattern:

CO5

brown

r1 -all odd            k1, m1a, k to last st, m1t, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 11 sts

white

r1 -all odd            k1, m1a, k to last st, m1t, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 15 sts

brown

r1 -all odd            k1, m1a, k to last st, m1t, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 23 sts

continue in stockinette st pattern for another 2 inches or for another 10-14 rows. Whatever you want. 

                **Make sure to knit the first and last st of every wrong side row.

               

r1 -all odd            k1, sski, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 17 sts

white

r1 -all odd            k1, sski, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 13 sts

               

brown

r1 -all odd            k1, sski, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

r2 -all even          k1, p to last st, k1

                                continue until there are 5 sts

BO

finishing:

sew in some stripes for the ball laces.

strap

pick up 5 stitches just right of left white stripe.

knit for desired length

button hole at the end.

k1, sski, yo2, k2tog.

BO

This may need to be blocked.

Hat

Pattern coming soon!

This is my latest knitting pattern. Tell me what you think!

Little Cable and Seed Stitch Vest

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn, Hometown USA (shown in Honolulu Pink) (machine washable and dryable, I'm in!)

Needles: size 13 circulars and straights

This is knit from the bottom to the top.

Little Cable and Seed Stitch Vest

9m (12m, 18m, 2T)

Super Bulky Yarn

Size 13 circs and straights

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Pattern

Body: (using circs)
CO 40(44, 48, 50)
Join and knit 2 rounds.
Purl 1 round.
Knit around until piece is around 6 ¼ (6 1/2, 6 ½, 7 ½) long. Or, whatever you want :)

Back: (using straights)

r1- k 22 (24, 26, 28) on straight needles and leave remaining 18 ( 20, 22, 22 ) stitches on circular needle.

Work in stockinette stitch for 1 ½”

On right side(front), ssk 1st 2 stitches, knit across to the last 2 stitches. k2tog.

Continue stockinette stitch for 7 (9, 11, 13) rows

Piece should be approximately 10”(10 ½”, 11 ½”, 12 ½”)

BO on wrong side

Front: (using straights)

Left Yoke:
r1: k1, p1 for the first  13 (15, 17, 17), leaving 5 stitches on circs.
r2: *k1, p1 across, k1

**All odd rows (RS): *k1, p1 across, last 2 stitches k2tog

**All even rows, continue seed stitch pattern. Knit the purls and purl the knits.
Continue odd and even rows for 7 (9, 11, 13) rows, There should be 6 stitches left, BO.

Right Yoke:
before you knit any stitches, pick up last stitch from left yoke onto circs so there are 6 stitches to start with.

r1: p1, k4, p1
r2: k1, p4, k1
r3: p1, c2b,p1
r4: k1, p4, k1

Repeat these 4 rows until you’ve hit 7 (9, 11, 13) rows. BO

Finishing:

Sew 2 shoulder seams and weave in all ends. When sewing the left yoke to the back only sew as wide as the right yoke, so its symmetrical. 

dishcloth turned bib

Girly Bib

 To make this bib I started out with this pattern and altered it.

The Cotton Dishcloth (Once Removed or Dressed Up!)
Designed by: Marion Torgerson
Rating: Easy - Medium
Materials: 1 ball worsted weight cotton yarn, size 7, 8, 9 or 10 US needles. (7 gives a tight knit that is still soft, yet scrubs)  (I used 7s)
Instructions:
Cast on 15 stitches
Row 1 and all odd rows: K across.
Row 2: K3, YO, K to last st, turn.
Row 4: K3, YO, K to last 2 sts, turn.
Row 6: K3, YO, K to last 3 sts, turn.
Row 8: Bind off 3 sts, K2, YO, K to last 4 sts, turn.
Row 10: K3, YO, K to last 5 sts, turn.
Row 12: K3, YO, K to last 6 sts, turn.
Row 14: Bind off 3 sts, K2, YO, K to last 7 sts, turn.
Row 16: K3, YO, K to last 8 sts, turn.
Row 18: K3, YO, K to last 9 sts, turn.
Row 20: Bind off 3 sts, K across row.

To make the bib:

knit this 20row repeat 5 times. 

To make Strap:

BO the first 9 stitches so that only 6 stitches remained on the needles

Knit garter stitch for approximately 5-6 inches.

To make Button Hole

row 1 k1, k2tog, YO twice, SSK, k1

row 2 k2, KFB of YO, k2 
row 3 knit 
row 4 BO


The size is about 0-9 mos.