It’s a very simple pattern. Just a cable that runs up on the front edges, puffed sleeves (I couldn’t refuse the puffed sleeves) and a ribbon for closure.
Head on over to Petite Purls for the pattern!
Enjoy!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Petite Ballerina
I’m incredibly excited to share with you something I have been working on for a while now. I had the idea for this project back in May when my daughter told me that she was cold in her ballet class. Now I just couldn’t have my daughter freezing her bum off when she is supposed to be concentrating on her lesson and I had nothing better to do while waiting for class to be over with, so I designed a wrap for her.
It’s a very simple pattern. Just a cable that runs up on the front edges, puffed sleeves (I couldn’t refuse the puffed sleeves) and a ribbon for closure.
Head on over to Petite Purls for the pattern!
Enjoy!!
It’s a very simple pattern. Just a cable that runs up on the front edges, puffed sleeves (I couldn’t refuse the puffed sleeves) and a ribbon for closure.
Head on over to Petite Purls for the pattern!
Enjoy!!
Monday, December 06, 2010
Elizabeth's Hat
Its December already! How did that happen? Well regardless, its getting cold out there and I have two little ones that need warm heads.
Each year I have made them a new hat and I have been dreading making this years. The question is what to make? It has to be functional as well as cute. It would be preferable if I could use up some stash yarn. And would it be too much to ask if the hat covered the ears?
I'm quite pleased with the resulting hat. I've received numerous compliments and Ms. Marie, my wonderful day care provider, told me that Abbie, her daughter, loves it! Hint taken Abbie will get one for Christmas. Furthermore, I found some extra balls in the stash AND it covers the little ears.
Remembering I thought the hearts in Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Workshop was just darling, I decided I could possibly do something with them. I made two in a much smaller gauge than called for and knitted a simple hat with alternating colors.
Elizabeth’s Hat
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Yarn: 2 balls (109 yds) alternating colors of Elann.com Highland Wool (100% highland wool)
Needles: 2 US6 circular needles
1 stitch marker
Hearts: “Heart Hat (or Elbow Patch)”, pg 155, Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Make 2 (I used US6 needles and color B of Elann.com Highland Wool yarn to make the hearts).
Gauge: 22 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches over st st
Size: 19”, will fit a child's head
Using color A cast on 105 stitches divided evenly between both needles and join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.
*Knit 2, purl 2* repeat around. Continue in rib pattern for 1 inch.
Round 1: Knit around with color A.
Round 2: Knit around with color A.
Round 3: Knit around with color B.
Repeat rounds 1 – 3 until hat measures 5 inches from beginning.
Decrease Round 1: *Knit 19, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 2: Knit.
Decrease Round 3: *Knit 18, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 4: Knit.
Decrease Round 5: *Knit 17, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 6: Knit.
Continue decreasing in established pattern until 10 stitches remain. Draw yarn through loops, pull tight and weave in the ends. Sew on the hearts.
Each year I have made them a new hat and I have been dreading making this years. The question is what to make? It has to be functional as well as cute. It would be preferable if I could use up some stash yarn. And would it be too much to ask if the hat covered the ears?
I'm quite pleased with the resulting hat. I've received numerous compliments and Ms. Marie, my wonderful day care provider, told me that Abbie, her daughter, loves it! Hint taken Abbie will get one for Christmas. Furthermore, I found some extra balls in the stash AND it covers the little ears.
Remembering I thought the hearts in Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Workshop was just darling, I decided I could possibly do something with them. I made two in a much smaller gauge than called for and knitted a simple hat with alternating colors.
Elizabeth’s Hat
Printer Friendly Version
Yarn: 2 balls (109 yds) alternating colors of Elann.com Highland Wool (100% highland wool)
Needles: 2 US6 circular needles
1 stitch marker
Hearts: “Heart Hat (or Elbow Patch)”, pg 155, Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Make 2 (I used US6 needles and color B of Elann.com Highland Wool yarn to make the hearts).
Gauge: 22 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches over st st
Size: 19”, will fit a child's head
Using color A cast on 105 stitches divided evenly between both needles and join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.
*Knit 2, purl 2* repeat around. Continue in rib pattern for 1 inch.
Round 1: Knit around with color A.
Round 2: Knit around with color A.
Round 3: Knit around with color B.
Repeat rounds 1 – 3 until hat measures 5 inches from beginning.
Decrease Round 1: *Knit 19, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 2: Knit.
Decrease Round 3: *Knit 18, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 4: Knit.
Decrease Round 5: *Knit 17, k2tog*, repeat 4 more times.
Decrease Round 6: Knit.
Continue decreasing in established pattern until 10 stitches remain. Draw yarn through loops, pull tight and weave in the ends. Sew on the hearts.
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