Sunday, September 23, 2012
HALLOWEEN CANDY CORN BUNTING
Friday, September 21, 2012
WHO LOVES YA BABY
See cap without eyes at bottom of pattern.
Pattern has now been tested by Virginia in WA, thanks Virginia.
SIZE:
14 -16 (16-18, 18-22) inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.5 to 2 ounces
US size 9 (5.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 9 (5.5 mm) double point needles
Marker
Cable needle or one of the above double point needles
Tapestry needle for yarn
Size 10 yellow crochet thread about 9 (10.5, 12) yards
US size 7 (1.5 mm) crochet hook
12 (14, 16) size 3 mm black pom-poms
Tapestry needle for size 10 thread
Black thread and needle
Aleene’s Ok to Wash It fabric glue (optional)
GAUGE:
Approximately 17 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Read
instructions all the way through before beginning cap.
- Caps in photo
were knit with Red Heart Super Saver (4) Warm Brown.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
C4B: Slip next 2 sts purl wise to cable needle (or double point needle) and
hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable
needle.
C4F: Slip next 2 sts purl wise to cable needle (or
double point needle) and hold to front of work, K2, K2
from cable needle.
C2B: Slip next st purl wise to cable needle (or double point needle) and hold
to back of work, K1, K1 from cable needle.
C2F: Slip next st purl wise to cable needle (or double
point needle) and hold to front of work, K1, K1 from cable needle.
M1 = Make 1: Pick up the bar between stitch just worked
and the next stitch and knit it. http://www.berroco.com/video/make_one.html
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 54 (62, 72) sts. Join and work in
the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
CUFF:
Rounds 1-6:
*K1, P1. Repeat from * across. (54, 62, 72 sts)
BODY:
Round 7 (small and
large sizes only): *K9, M1.
Repeat from * around. Remember that
last M1. (S - 60, L - 80 sts)
Round 7 (medium size
only): *(K8, M1) 3 times, K7, M1. Repeat from * twice. Remember that last M1. (M - 70 sts)
Round 8: Purl around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 9-10: *P2, K8.
Repeat from * around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 11: *P2, C4B, C4F. Repeat from * around. (60,
70, 80 sts)
Round 12-18: *P2, K8.
Repeat from * around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 19: *P2, C4B, C4F. Repeat from * around. (60,
70, 80 sts)
Round 20: *P2, K8.
Repeat from * around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 21-22: *P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1. Repeat from * around. (60,
70, 80 sts)
Round 23-24: *P2, K8.
Repeat from * around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 25: *P2, C4B, C4F. Repeat from * around. (60,
70, 80 sts)
Round 26: *P2, K8.
Repeat from * around. (60, 70, 80 sts)
Round 27:
*P2, C2B, P1, K2, P1, C2F. Repeat from * around.
(60, 70, 80 sts)
Knit until cap is approximately
4.75 (5.5, 6.0) inches from cast on edge.
Begin decreases:
Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec
Round 1: K5, K2tog, *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around to last 3 sts. K3. (54,
63, 72 sts)
Dec
Round 2: K.
(54, 63, 72 sts)
Dec
Round 3: K4, K2tog, *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around to last 3 sts. K3. (48,
56, 64 sts)
Dec
Round 4: K.
(48, 56, 64 sts)
Dec
Round 5: K3, K2tog, *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around to last 3 sts. K3. (42,
49, 56 sts)
Dec
Round 6: K.
(42, 49, 56 sts)
Dec
Round 7: K2 , K2tog, *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around
to last 3 sts. K3. (36, 42, 48 sts)
Dec
Round 8: K1, K2tog, *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around to last 3 sts. K3. (30,
35, 40 sts)
Dec
Round 9: K2tog, *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around to last 3 sts. K3. (24,
28, 32 sts)
Dec
Round 10: K1, *K2 , K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K last st together with first st on next
needle. (18, 21, 24 sts)
Dec
Round 11: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12, 14, 16 sts)
Dec
Round 12: *K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (6, 7, 8 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 6 (7, 8) sts.
Draw tight and weave in end.
EYES: (make 12, 14, 16)
With size 10 yellow crochet thread and US size 7 (1.5 mm) crochet hook
ch 3, 9
hdc in 3rd chain from hook
Fasten off leaving about a 6 inch tail for
sewing eye to cap.
Sew eyes in place.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
CARROT SLICES
This is hardly what I would
call a pattern, but by request:
MATERIALS:
Small amount of worsted
weight yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
Carrots in the photo were crocheted with Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Small:
Ch 2, (work over tail) 7 sc
in second ch from hook.
Fasten off. Pull beginning tail tight to close hole in
middle.
Weave in ends.
Large:
Ch 2, (work over tail) 9
hdc in second ch from hook.
Fasten off. Pull beginning tail tight to close hole in
middle.
Weave in ends.
SUNNY SIDE UP A FRIED EGG
MATERIALS:
Small
amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow and white
Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill or alternative stuffing
Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill or alternative stuffing
Tapestry
needle
NOTES:
1. Read pattern through before
beginning.
2. Yarn used is Red Heart Super Saver.
3. Beginning chains don’t count as the
first st.
4. Pull all slip stitches tight until
they neaqrly disappear.
5. Remember this is just a toy, so if
your stitch count is slightly off don’t sweat the small stuff.
YOLK BOTTOM:
Round 1: With yellow, ch 3, 9 hdc in third ch from
hook. Join with a slip stich in top of 1st
hdc. (9 hdc).
Round 2:
Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st. Join with
a slip stich in top of 1st hdc. (18 hdc)
Fasten off and
weave in ends.
YOLK TOP:
Round 1:
With yellow, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. Join with a slip stitch in top of 1st sc. (6
sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join.
2 sc in each sc around. Join with
a slip stitch in top of 1st sc. (12 sc).
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join.
*2 sc in next st, sc in next st.
Repeat from * around. Join with a
slip stitch in top of 1st sc. (18 sc).
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around.
Join with a slip stich in top of 1st sc. (18 sts)
WHITE:
Round 1:
With wrong sides of yolk pieces together, working through both pieces
attach white with a dc, dc in same st. 2
dc, in each st around. When there are
only about 4 sts remaining to join, put in a small amount of fiberfil. Join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc. (36 dc)
Bottom of
egg should be flat and the top slightly domed.
Round 2:
This round should have some randomness to it. This is the way I worked one of them. Ch 1 , sc in same st as join. *hdc, 2 hdc, dc, dc, 2 hdc, sc, sc, hdc, dc,
dc, 2 hdc, sc, hdc, hdc, 2 dc, dc, dc, 2
dc, dc, 2 hdc, dc, dc. 2 dc, dc, dc, 2 dc,
hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, 5 sc. Join with slip
stitch in 1st st.
Fasten
off.
Weave in
ends.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
PRETTY IN PINK CAP
Many thanks go to Virginia
09/09/12 pattern edited to correct count at end of rounds.
SIZES: Baby 12-14
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounces
US size 10 (6
mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10 (6 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10 (6 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- Use size 9 (5.5) needles for the light weight
worsted yarn, like Pound of Love, Simply Soft and Caron Jumbo Prints.
- The cap in photo was knit with Caron Wintuk.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle,
cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to
designate beginning of round.
Round 1:
*K2, P2. Repeat from * to
marker. (48 sts)
Repeat round 1
until cap measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Rounds 2-3: *K6, P2.
Repeat from * around to marker.
(48 sts)
Rounds 4-5: K. (48 sts)
Rounds 6-7: K2, *P2, K6.
Repeat from * to last 6 sts, P2, K4.
(48 sts)
Rounds 8-9: K. (48 sts)
Repeat rounds 2-9 twice, cap should measure about 7 inches from
cast on edge.
Begin decreases:
Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1:
*K2, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from *
around. (42 sts)
Dec Round 2: *K5,
P2. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
This is where I
switch to double points.
Dec Round 3: *K3,
K2tog, K2. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Dec Round 4: K.
(36 sts)
Dec Round 5: *K2tog,
P2, K2. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Dec Round 6: *K1,
P2tog, K2. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Dec Round 7:
*K2, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (18 sts)
Dec Round 8:
*K1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (12 sts)
Dec Round 9:
*K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave
end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
PRETTY IN PINK SLEEP SACK
Many thanks go to Virginia
SIZE:
20 inch circumference by 20 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5 ounces
1/4-1/2 inch wide ribbon about 10 inches.
US size 10 (6.0 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10 (6.0 mm) double point needles for closed end option
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook for drawstring option
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Read pattern
through before beginning.
- Sleep sack
was knit using Caron Wintuk.
- If you are
using one of the lighter weight worsted like Pound of Love or Simply Soft
use size 9 (5.5 mm) needles.
- Matching cap here:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 82 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Row 1: *K2, P2. Repeat from * across. Ending with K2. (82 sts)
Row 2: *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. Ending with P2. (82 sts)
Repeat
rows 1and 2 for 5 inches, ending with row 2.
Remainder
of sleep sack is worked in rounds.
Round 1: Without
turning, K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.
(80 sts)
Place
marker.
If
your join looks a little loose don’t worry about it, we will solve that with a
little piece of ribbon.
Rounds 2-3: *K6, P2.
Repeat from * around to marker.
(80 sts)
Rounds 4-5: K. (80
sts)
Rounds 6-7: K2, *P2, K6.
Repeat from * to last 6 sts, P2, K4.
(80 sts)
Rounds 8-9: K. (80 sts)
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until sleep sack measures about 17 or 19 inches from cast on edge,
depending upon if you want a closed bottom or a open bottom with drawstring.
CLOSED BOTTOM (not shown):
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until sleep sack is approximately 17 inches from cast on edge.
Begin
decreases: Switch to double points when
necessary.
Dec Round 1: *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (72 stitches)
Dec Round 2: *K. Repeat from * around. (72 stitches)
Dec Round 3: *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (64 stitches)
Dec Round 4: *K. Repeat from * around. (64 stitches)
Dec Round 5: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (56 stitches)
Dec Round 6: *K. Repeat from * around. (56 stitches)
Dec Round 7: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 stitches)
Dec Round 8: *K. Repeat from * around. (48 stitches)
Dec Round 9: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 stitches)
Dec Round 10: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 stitches)
Dec Round 11: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
Dec Round 12: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (16 stitches)
Dec Round 13: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 stitches)
Cut
yarn, weave end through remaining 8 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
OPEN BOTTOM WITH DRAWSTRING:
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until sleep sack is approximately 19 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K8 , yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
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.
FINISHING:
Weave in any remaining ends.
Pull the ribbon through the ribbing at
the join and tie a bow. I like to use a
needle and thread to sew a couple stitches through the bow so it doesn’t come
untied.
Monday, September 03, 2012
FOLD UP CUFF CAP
FOLD UP CUFF CAP IN FOUR SIZES
SIZES: Baby 12-14, Child 14-16, Tween 15-18, Adult
18–21 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted
weight yarn approximately 1.25 (1.50, 1.75, 2.00) ounces
US size 10 (6 mm) 16 inch
circular knitting needle
US size 10 (6 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10 (6 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- Use size 9 (5.5) needles for the light weight
worsted yarn, like Pound of Love, Simply Soft and Caron Jumbo Prints.
- The cap in photo was knit with Red Heart Super Saver
in Heartfelt.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on
48, (52, 60, 64) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to designate
beginning of round.
Round 1: *K2, P2.
Repeat from * to marker. (48, 52,
60, 64 sts)
Repeat round 1 until cap
measures 3, (3.5, 4, 4.5) inches from cast on edge.
Next round:
(Baby’s only): K to marker. (48 sts)
(Child’s only): K11, M1, K28, M1, K to
marker. (54 sts)
(Tween’s only): K to marker. (60 sts)
(Adult’s only): K15, M1, K31, M1, K to
marker. (66 sts)
Knit every round until cap
measures 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) inches from cast on edge.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when
necessary.
Dec Round 1 (Adult’s size
only): *K 9, K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Dec Round 2 (Adult’s size
only): K. (60
sts)
Dec Round 3 (Tween and Adult’s
sizes only): *K 8, K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
Dec Round 4 (Tween and Adult’s
sizes only): K. (54
sts)
Dec Round 5 (Child,
Tween and Adult’s sizes only): *K 7, K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Dec Round 6 (Child,
Tween and Adult’s sizes only): K. (48
sts)
All sizes:
Dec Round 7: *K 6, K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
This is where I switch to
double points.
Dec Round 8: K. (42
sts)
Dec Round 9: *K5, K2tog.
Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Dec Round 10: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Dec Round 11: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Dec Round 12: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Dec Round 13: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Dec Round 14: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through
remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
Weave in beginning end on
the right side, so that when the cuff is turned up it doesn’t show.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
STAGGERED RIBS CAP
STAGGERED RIBS CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight
yarn approximately 1.25 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.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place
marker to denote beginning of round.
Round 1: *K2 ,
P2. Repeat from * to marker. (48 sts)
Repeat round 1
until cap measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Round
2: K
Round 3: P
Rounds
4-5: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Round 6: K
Round 6: K
Round
7: P
Rounds
8-9: *P2, k2.
Repeat from * around.
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until cap measures about 7 inches from cast on edge, ending with
round 3.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1:
*P2, K2 , P2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Dec Round 2:
*P2, K2 , P2, K1. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
This
is where I switch to double points.
Dec Round 3:
*K5, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (36 sts)
Dec Round 5:
*P4, P2tog. Repeat from *
around. (30 sts)
Dec Round 6:
*P2tog, K1, P1, K1. Repeat from *
around. (24 sts)
Dec Round 7:
*K1, P1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (18 sts)
Dec Round 8:
*K1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (12 sts)
Dec Round 9:
*p2tog. Repeat from *
around. (6 sts)
Cut
yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP WITH COLLAR
STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP
SIZE:
21 inch
circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight
yarn approximately 6.5 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:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver Prefect Pink.
- If you are using one of the finer worsted weight yarns like Pound of Love or Simply Soft use size 9 needles.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 82 sts
using a stretchy cast on.
Row 1: *K2 , P2. Repeat
from * across. (82 sts)
Row 2: *P2,
K2 .
Repeat from * across. (82 sts)
Repeat rows 1and 2 for 5 inches, ending with row 2.
Remainder of sleep sack is worked in rounds.
Round 1(RS):
Without turning, P2 tog, P to last stitch, P last stitch together with
first stitch of round. (80 sts)
If your join looks a little loose don’t worry about it, we will solve
that with a little piece of ribbon.
Place marker.
Round 2: K
Round 3: P
Rounds 4-5: *k2, p2.
Repeat from * around.
Round 6: K
Round 6: K
Round 7: P
Rounds 8-9: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until sleep sack measures about 19 inches from cast on edge, ending
with round 3 or 9 .
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.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place
marker to denote beginning of round.
Round 1: *K2 ,
P2. Repeat from * to marker. (48 sts)
Repeat round 1
until cap measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Round
2: K
Round 3: P
Rounds
4-5: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Round 6: K
Round 6: K
Round
7: P
Rounds
8-9: *P2, k2.
Repeat from * around.
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until cap measures about 7 inches from cast on edge, ending with
round 3.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1:
*P2, K2 , P2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Dec Round 2:
*P2, K2 , P2, K1. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
This
is where I switch to double points.
Dec Round 3:
*K5, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (36 sts)
Dec Round 5:
*P4, P2tog. Repeat from *
around. (30 sts)
Dec Round 6:
*P2tog, K1, P1, K1. Repeat from *
around. (24 sts)
Dec Round 7:
*K1, P1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (18 sts)
Dec Round 8:
*K1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (12 sts)
Dec Round 9:
*p2tog. Repeat from *
around. (6 sts)
Cut
yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
