I’m becoming a sock! SLUT , LOL

I’m becoming a sock! SLUT , LOL

I couldn’t help it , I stopped working on my adult sock
and picked up new yarn & DPN’s . Walla, Baby socks.
I’m becoming a sock slut in such a short time.
I already have a third pattern in mind.
Talk about a quick and fast addiction.

I have become a full blow addict
in just four days.

Dairies of a NEW Sock Knitter !

Dairies of a NEW Sock Knitter !
First time making SOCKS! I FEEL like the title of the book " I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M KNITTING SOCKS"
I HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH YARN THIS THIN, WITHOUT

Doubling / Tripling IT!. At first I was getting frustrated , no insistent gratification here! LOL. However my frustrations are quickly becoming amazement.

Feb. 1st:

MaliMoo "you have to try socks" you will love the challenge! " frustration galore" size 3.25 needles. 2 hours of knitting ribbing and only 2 inches of work :0(

Feb. 2nd:

Ok, I stared this and I have to finish it. Besides " love the way the self striping is coming out."I need to make these 8 inches if it kills me, by this evening.

Feb. 2nd :

10:00 p.m. 8in completed and stating on the heel.

Feb.3rd :

4:20 a.m. Can’t Sleep , have to finish the heel, heel flap, STOP 5:20 a.m
I HAVE TO GO TO WORK!

Feb.3rd :

12:00p.m. Lunch knitted a quarter of the morning and finished my gusset and decreases. Now working on my FOOT! I’m SO excited!

Feb.3rd:

I became a sock Slut ! Stopped work on my socks for the evening and stated a pair of baby socks instead. Will continue on sock in the morning.

Home Made Knitting Needles

Home made Knitting Needles
Knitting Basket for my daughters 1st grade class

Supplies:
wooden dowels.
pencil sharpener to sharpens the ends
fine sandpaper, to smooth them
heavy duty pair of scissors
mineral oil
carpenter wood glue

Optional : wooden painted knobs / purchased @ Michaels
Decorates the needles with knobs on the ends.

The way I made them was to basically use wooden dowel rods ( hobby/craft- Michaels),

sizes are different , so pick a size you are comfortable with for your project.

I slip the dowel and checked the size , and it was a 5mm , 8 US . I thought that was a good size for a bunch of 1st graders and beginners at that.

Then cut the dowels about 8" long, or whatever length you feel is appropriate for what you are doing.

Then use a pencil sharpener to make the rough points, ( one end only) and then take sandpaper to the whole needle, then used some mineral oil, to condition the needles

Then to cover the ends,
I used these wooden knobs I found in the jewelry section at Micheals .
colorful with polka dots and the larger ones even has a face painted on them
( these were in the doll making section @ Micheals)

On these I got creative and used some yarn to make hair styles on the top of the ball and just glued it on.
Hair Styes: Mohawk, pink peg tails, blonde pony tail, green bob

I had to sharpen the dowel ( flat end) a little, just enough of a point to enter it on the all ready made hole on the wooden knobs.
Then you place some glue on the tip and place the knob in place.
******** Let the glue dry & ALL DONE ! ********

Pom Pom Bucket Flap Hat

Pom Pom Bucket Flap Hat

Size : Small/Medium { size fits 5year old / Adult}
Yarn: 1 Ball : Filatura Di Crosa Baby Pom Pom { # 17- Fuschia }
1 Ball : Lion Brand Cotton-Ease { # 100 - Snow }

Circular Knitting Needles: 6mm 16" Addi Turbo [US 10].
Double Pointed Needles: 6mm [US 10].
Crochet hook : 6mm
Optional Material : ½ yard of fleece
Stitch holder; yarn needle; sewing needle
Hat Circumference: about 20".

Straps (Make 2): With double pointed needles, cast on 4
sts. * Knit 4, do NOT turn but slide the stitches to the other
end of the needle, pull the yarn tightly across the back of the
stitches (this helps to form the tube); rep from * until strap
measures 10" from beginning. Now form flaps:

Ear Flaps : { join both yarn together) You will work with both yarns until you reach the crown. Then you will cut the Pom Pom yarn and continue with the Lion Brand Cotton-Ease { # 100 - Snow }as you main yarn.
Working back and forth in rows as usual in St st,
increase 1 st at each end of every other
row by knitting into the front and the back of the stitch until
there are 20 sts. put sts on a holder.
Start casting onto your circular needles ,
Place a marker on the last st. and make sure it doesn’t
twist while you join the edges.


Hat: Cast on 10 sts, K 20 sts of the Ear flap, cast on
20 sts, K 20 sts of the second Ear flap, cast on 10 sts –
80 sts. Knit until body of the hat measures 5" or 6" as you desire
Shape Crown:
change to ( 6mm needles when work becomes too small for circular)

Rnd 1= * K8, K2tog: rep from * around - 72 sts
Rnd 2 & 3 : Knit

Rnd 4= * K7, K2tog: rep from * around - 64 sts.

Rnd 5 & 6 : Knit

Rnd 7= * K6, K2tog: rep from * around - 56 sts.

Rnd 8 : Knit

Rnd 9= * K5, K2tog: rep from * around - 48 sts.

Rnd 10 : Knit

Rnd 11= * K4, K2tog: rep from * around - 40 sts.

Rnd 12= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 32 sts.

Rnd 13= * K2, K2tog: rep from * around - 24 sts.

Rnd 14= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 16 sts.

Rnd 15= *K2tog: rep from * around - 8 sts.

Finishing: Weave yarn tail through remaining sts at crown
and draw up tightly; fasten securely then sew pom pom on top and on the strings.

Last Rnd: with the { # 100 - Snow } yarn, join in the middle back of the cast on row and work one round of SC on the edge { clean finish and avoids curling}

Optional: Fleece lining : lay hat flat with the flaps section in the middle
Fold fleece in half and cut the shape of the hat with an extra ½ inch { sewing and fold under edge on the edge of the hat.} Sew the sides and top of the lining, place it inside the hat with the raw edge inwards. Now you can hold the edge inwards and line it with the edge of the hat. With your sewing needle whip stitch the lining with the edge of your cast on edge.
Weave in any ends.

ABBREVIATIONS:
K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; rep = repeat;
St st = Stockinette stitch (Knit on right side row; Purl on wrong side row);
st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated;
SC = Single Crochet

18" Doll & Newborn Hats

Same Hat 4 different looks ! All share the same crown pattern

Worster Weight Yarn

Needle Size 4 & 5 mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 6.5 us & 8 US )5mm double pointed needles
POM POM'S

PASTEL

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K2, P2 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1.5in.
Body ( change to (5 mm) needles )Knit on the round until it measures 5" from CO edge.
Continue with the crown pattern

POM POM

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K2, P2 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1.5in.
Body with Filatura Di Crosa Baby POM POM yarn and main color yarn ( change to (5 mm) needles )Knit on the round until it measures 5" from CO edge.
Cut Pom Pom yarn and continue with the crown pattern

CHA CHA

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1in.
Body with Patons CHA CHA yarn and main color yarn ( change to (5 mm) needles )Purl on the round until it measures 1 inchesKnit another 1.5 in. ( solid color only) = 3 ½ in. Of knitting work , continue with crown pattern.

BLOCK on BLOCK

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P MRibbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1in.
Work the body with 4 different colors, change color every 11th sts. ( change to (5 mm) needles )Purl on the round until it measures = 3 ½ in. of yarn work. Continue with the crown pattern and gradually decrease the sts. along with the yarn color.


Begin the crown : change to ( 5mm needles when work becomes too small for circular)

Rnd 1(RS)= *K2tog, K2, : rep from * around -33 sts.
Rnd 2 : Knit
Rnd 3 * K2tog, K1: rep from * around - 22 sts.
Rnd 4 : Knit
Rnd 5 K2tog, * k2, k2tog: rep from * around - 16 sts.
Rnd 6 : Knit
Rnd 7 K2tog: rep from * around - 8 sts.Cut yearn , leaving a 12" end. Thread end through yarn needle and draw through rem sts. Pull to close opening. Knot securely and weave in end.Turn up Cuff if desired.
Sew Pom Pom's

CHA CHA HAT

Just a little Cha Cha FUN!

I was looking throw my stash of yarns and I have been making baby hats for Knit One & Save One , so I got inspired to replicate one for my 6 year old. It’s really easy , no brain storming here, LOL. Adding the Patons Cha Cha with the yarn really adds texture and a funky feeling to the hat, along with the pom poms on top. I think you’re never to young or old to sport some unique headgear.

Yarn: Patons Shetland Chunky, 1 skein (121 yds)
Gauge: 15 sts.= 4" on 6mm needle
Yarn: Patons CHA CHA, 1 skein (120 yds)
Needle Size 5 mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 8 US )
Needle Size: 6mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 10 US ) , 6mm double pointed needles

Abbreviations
CO – cast on sts – stitches
k – knit rnd - round
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together rep – repeat
RS – right side
p – purl
PM – place marker

PATTERN: CO = 80 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 5mm) needles
repeat ribbing until it measures 1½ in.

Body with CHA CHA yarn and main color yarn ( change to (6 mm) needles )
Purl on the round until it measures 3 inches
Knit another 2 in. ( solid color only) = 6 ½ in. Of knitting work

Begin the crown : change to ( 6mm needles when work becomes too small for circular)
Rnd 1(RS)= * K8, K2tog: rep from * around - 72 sts
Rnd 2 & 3 : Knit
Rnd 4= * K7, K2tog: rep from * around - 64 sts.
Rnd 5 & 6 : Knit
Rnd 7= * K6, K2tog: rep from * around - 56 sts.
Rnd 8 : Knit
Rnd 9= * K5, K2tog: rep from * around - 48 sts.
Rnd 10 : Knit
Rnd 11= * K4, K2tog: rep from * around - 40 sts.
Rnd 12= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 32 sts.
Rnd 13= * K2, K2tog: rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 14= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 16 sts.
Rnd 15= *K2tog: rep from * around - 8 sts.
Cut yearn , leaving a 12" end. Thread end through yarn needle and draw through rem sts. Pull to close opening. Knot securely and weave in end.

Then sew on the Pom Pom's

Knit One Save One

Knit One, Save One

A campaign to save Millions of babies !

The U.S. Knit & Crochet Stitchers have joined !

The Knit One, Save One campaign is bringing U.S. knitters and crocheters of all ages together to draw attention in Washington, D.C. to the nearly 4 million newborn deaths that occur each year in developing countries. Participants are asked to create one baby cap to keep a newborn warm during the first critical hours and days after birth, and to write a personal note to the President-elect asking him to lead the way in reducing newborn deaths globally.

To download a Knit One, Save One Action Kit, go to http://www.savethechildren.org/programs/health/child-survival/survive-to-5/knit-one-save-one.html or call 1-800-728-3843.

Why Your Cap MattersDid you know that 60 % of newborn deaths in developing countries can be prevented? It just takes a simple package of basic health measures provided to mothers and babies.Keeping a newborn warm is one of the simple steps for saving lives. That's where your cap comes in. Knit One, Save One is part of Survive to 5, Save the Children's commitment to saving the lives of babies and children.
Our Goals
Raise awareness of preventable newborn deaths — inexpensive solutions already exist
Encourage citizen action to help increase U.S. government funding
Increase private contributions — especially to bring health care to every village
Help us prevent four million newborn deaths each year.