Ocean's hat

Made this for Ocean 2 nights ago, made it out of wool left over from her sweater, I started to run out, so that's why I added the stripe near the end, this hat is simple dimple. Pretty much just hdc the whole way through....

Ocean's Hat

hook size 5 (h)
worsted weight wool

ch4 join in circle...
ch1, 8 hdc in circle. join with slip stitch
ch1, 1hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc in every stitch around, join with slip stitch
ch1, 1 hdc in first stitch 2 hdc in next stitch, continue around, join with slip stitch
ch1, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, continue around, join with slip stitch
ch1, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, continue around, join with slip stitch
ch1, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, continue around, join with slip stitch
ch1, 1 hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, continue around, join with slip stitch
**ch1, hdc in same stitch hdc in every stitch around, join with slip stitch.**

continue from ** until it is the length you would like...

To make this hat 'smaller' simply leave out some 'increase rows'
If you'd like it 'bigger' simply 'add' some increase rows

Dayna's Hat!

Well I finally had a chance to make myself a hat...and I decided to crochet it because I haven't crocheted in a while and because it's loads faster!! I finished this hat in an hour and a half while listening to the TV.

size 5 crochet needle
worsted weight wool
MC= main color
CC=Contrast color

Pattern Dayna's Hat!

Chain 4 and attach to make a circle
Row 1. SC 8 stitches into circle, join with slip stitch (sl st) ch 1
Row 2. SC into same stitch, sc 2 times into each stitch around join with sl st, ch 1
Row 3. SC into same stitch, *sc into next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*, continue from *around, join with sl to, ch1
Row 4, SC into same stitch *sc into next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* continue from * around, join with sl st ch1
Row 5. sc into same stitch *sc into next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* continue from * around, join with sl st, ch1
Row 6. sc into same stitch *sc into next 5 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* continue from * around, join with sl st, ch1
Row 7. sc into same stitch *sc into next 6 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* continue from * around, join with sl st, ch1
Row 8. sc into same stitch * sc into next 7 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* continue from * around, join with sl st, ch1
Row 9. sc around, join with sl st.
Row 10. switch to CC sc around join with sl st
Row 11. switch to MC ch1 sc into same stitch, skip next stitch, *sc 3 times into next stitch, skip 2 stitches* repeat from *join with sl st
Rows 12 and 13. repeat row 11
Row 14. Switch to CC ch1 sc into same stitch, skip next stitch, *sc 3 times into next stitch, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * join with sl st
Row 15 16 and 17. repeat row 11
Row 18. repeat row 14

Row 19. switch to MC ch1 hdc into same stitch, skip next stitch* 3 hdc into next stitch, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * join with sl st
Row 20. repeat row 19
Row 21. Switch to CC, ch1 hdc into same stitch, skip next stitch*3 hdc into next stitch, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * around, join with sl st
Row 22 and 23. repeat row 19
Row 24. repeat row 21
Row 25. repeat row 19
Row 26. Repeat row 21

tie off ends and voilla

Mouse glove?

Is it just me? when I sit at the computer for (longer then I should) my 'mouse' hand gets FREEEZING cold.....I think one needs to have a *mouse glove* haha... I think it's a grand idea..

Id make one..however I am going to make myself a hat, since I don't have one..and I'd live one :D
here is the pattern I'm using
HAT

Alisa's Sweater Soakers

So I made these today out of a sweater I had,
it had a hole in the front and would have continued
to slowly unravel ...and so I thought
'these would make GREAT looking soaker longies'
and, I think I was right :D

Cable headband

I am creating for myself (feels weird to make something for ME) a headband. I decided to make a cable design, because it's fast and easy and I didn't want to just make a plain ribbed one.

Well, here it is all done...

needle size 4mm

CO 12 stitches,
Row 1, knit all stitches
Row 2, k3 p7 k3
Row 3, knit all stitches
Row 4, k3 p7 k3
Row 5, k3 cbl twist 6 stitches k3
Row 6, knit all stitches
Row 7, k3 p7 k3
Row 8, Knit all stitches
Row 9, k3 p7 k3
Row 10, knit all stitches
Row 11, k3 p7, k3
Row 12, Cable row

repeat rows 6-12 until you have reached aprox 15(ish) inches wool stretches ending with a half cable if possible (worked for me :D)

Ocean's dino hat

so...for her dino hat, she wants a balaclava style hat, with dino spikes..

so I found a great pattern here

I'm making it GREEN of course
and making the spikes RED...which is what she wants I'm going to make the spikes seperate and stick em on top

I Ive just started now, and I MAY need some more green..not sure yet...hopefully I'll be done sometime this weekend so I can post a pic


DONE!!!

Her she be all finished. Osh loves it, I had to re-do the ribbing on the front a few times before I got it right, picked up too many stitches the first time. and then didn't add enough rows for Oceans liking the second time..but she loves it now..so..I guess I done good ;)

Curly Wurly Soakers :D

Well, I am almost complete my first pair of curly wurly soaker shorties, Ive wanted to make this pattern for quite a while now...I should be done tomorrow and then I will add a picture, and link to the actual pattern/site.
they're SOOOOO cute!!!
okay..so it's tomorrow now, I am almost done!! need to finish the second leg cuff...trying to knit between cleaning and screaming toddlers is sometimes difficult!!

well, there is is all done and completed :D
I;m quite happy with it..I think I may go make one for Alisa now...it's so stretchy and awesome!!

Pumpkin Patch

Well...today my little Pumpkin, Ocean has her very first school Field trip..they are going to a ranch, where they are going to go pumpkin picking.....
It' s cold out today brrrrr~
I think I am going to start making her dino hat she wants so bad...or perhaps a hat for....me?
I have a ton of things to make, sometimes I wish I had 4 hands so I could make 2 things at once. Oh well...
I'll post pictures of my progress.....
for now...Alisa wants mommy all to herself

Ciao

Dayna's wool shorties

I have made a newborn sized pattern, but I don't have a newborn, so I can't exactly 'test' it out...however I plan on sending a few to people so THEY can test them for me, but for now the newborn sizes will be in Brackets ( like this ) and I hope that it's a nice fit. make sure you circle the nb size to make it easier on yourself.

Size 9-12 months(nb)

I used 4.5 mm circular needles (Size 7)

Cast on 88(64) stitches, mark first stitch

Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 rows (3/4 inch)
row 5 *k2 yo, p2tog* continue from * to * for the whole row
continue in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 more rows (or 3/4 inch)

work in stokinette for 4 inches. (3.5 inches)

knit 25 (17) stitches then place 38 (24) stitches on a DPN or stitch holder (these stitches will be un-used for now)
knit to the end of the row,(including the previously knit 17 stitches) turn, purl

you are now working on the back portion of the shorties

*k1, ssk, knit until there are 3 stitches left, k2tog, k1 turn, purl*
continue until you have 26(18) stitches left on the needle (I also added in some short rows)

place on DPN or stitch holder.

FRONT

knit across, turn, purl across turn...work same as back

*k1, ssk, knit across until 3 remaining stitches k2tog, k1, turn, purl* until there are 26(18) stitches remaining.

work in stokinette for 1.5-2 inches (1 inch)

*this part applies to the larger sizes)(If your baby has extra chubby legs then add 2 inches if they are smaller or average sized 1.5 inches will be fine)

graft the front to the back using the kitchener stitch.

CUFFS(havent done these for nb sizes yet)
I used larger DPN needles (5.5) for the cuffs

if you want a ribbed cuff (k2,p2) make sure you pick up stitches in segments of 4. For skinnier babies pick up 44 stitches. for larger legged babies (like mine) pick up 48

if you chose to just knit for the curved cuff look pick up anywhere between 44-48 and knit across for at least 8 rows.

Cast off using the 'stretchy cast off'

finish by making an icord for around the waist



abbreviations and such:

k-Knit
p-Purl
ssk- Slip Slip Knit (slip 2 stitches onto right needle then knit them together)
k2tog-Knit 2 together
DPN-Double Pointed Needle
Kitchener stitch-a way of grafting together so there is no seam
stretchy cast off- makes so that the cuffs will stretch ot form around babies legs
icord-a nice rope-type cord made with 3 stitches on 2 DPN's

Free pattern :)

Dayna

Baby/Toddler leggins

Shown on a 15 month old

Needle size 3 1/4 mm (straight needles..I don't use DPN's if I Don't have to)
size: one size (however I'm working on a newborn pair)
I used Cascade wool...(pink and brown)

**gauge** 16 rows and 12 stitches = 2"

please, I am a beginner pattern writer, so if there is anything wrong with this pattern, please just let me know and I'll try and fix it up!!

**Attention** what may happen (happened to me while knitting these) is that I may have written 'knit' when you have to 'purl'(vice versa) .Basically it is all in stockinette, so you'll have to use your brain a little :D if you do notice a mistake, please let me know and I'll fix it

K=Knit
P=Purl
MC=Pink
CC=Brown
INC=Increase
SS=Stockinette
Pattern(Make 2 the same..even better, make them at the same time)

Cast on 46 stitches in MC
Work in K1,P1 rib for 6 rows

change to CC

Knit across, turn Purl across, turn

switch to MC

Knit across, turn Purl across,turn Knit across, turn, Purl across, turn

switch to CC

Knit across, turn Purl across, turn

switch to MC

Knit across, turn Purl across, turn
*K1 MC, K1 CC* knit from * to * across, turn

switch to MC

Purl across, turn Knit across, turn

switch to CC

Purl across, turn Knit across, turn

Switch to MC

Purl across knit across, turn
*P1 MC, P1 CC* purl from * to * across, turn

switch to MC
Knit across, Purl across, turn

switch to CC
Knit across, turn Purl across, turn

switch to MC and work 4 rows in SS (on 3rd row inc 1st and last st of the row)

switch to CC and work 2 rows in SS

switch to MC and work 4 rows SS(on 3rd row inc 1st and last st of the row)

switch to CC and work 2 rows SS

switch to MC

work 2 rows SS, turn
*K1 MC, K1 CC* knit from * to * across, turn

switch to MC work 2 rows SS

switch to CC

work 2 rows SS, turn

Switch to MC

work 2 rows SS, turn
*P1 MC, P1 CC* purl from * to * across, turn

switch to MC

Knit across, turn Purl across, turn

switch to CC

Knit across, turn Purl across, turn

Switch to MC work 2 rows SS, turn
*K1 MC, K1 CC* knit from * to * across, turn

switch to MC work 2 rows SS, turn

switch to CC work 2 rows SS, turn

switch to MC, work 5 rows SS, turn

switch to CC, work 2 rows SS , tie off CC

switch to MC

work in k1, p1 ribbing for 6 rows.

leave a 15-20 inch tail...use a stretchy cast off , then use the rest of the tail to sew up the back seam...

VOILLA beautiful baby legs

New blogger

Okay, so I'm new to blogging and thought I would never create or use a blog, but I have been knitting like crazy lately and trying to create my own patterns and figured I need a place to put these things and a place to organize them as well.....so...here it is.....Hopefully I can keep people amused enough to continue checking it out and to maybe try out some of my patterns..
Dayba