Good afternoon everyone!
I thought I would share today a super easy hat pattern. You can literally complete this hat in a few hours!
It consists of your basic ribbing (knit 1, purl 1)and the garter stitch (knitting every row). I used 2 strands of DK yarn at one time to make it extra cozy.
You can find the pattern here!
Happy knitting!
Hi everyone!
I know it’s the middle of summer, but it’s time to get started making my Christmas presents for family and friends!
I’ve already started my father’s scarf he requested. When I asked him what colour he would like, he said for me just to make it from leftovers from other projects. So, that’s what I’ve been doing. Here it is so far:
I’m also still working on items for my pattern book I’m hoping to have available in September. There will be 4 new never published patterns in it, along with 4 others of my favourites. It will be available as a downloadable PDF.
AND, in between all this, I’m still knitting hats and scarves to donate to the local downtown mission in hopes to keep some less fortunate people a little warmer this winter.
In fact, all of the items I create to write and test my patterns get donated, so there’s already a little pile started!
It’s a bit cooler here today and it’s raining! What a wonderful change from the heat we’ve had. Here’s hoping this weather stays around for a bit.
Happy knitting!
Good morning!
I’ve completed the baby blanket for my co-worker and the pattern I wrote to go with it.
It’s a super easy pattern that would work with just about any colour combination – navy blue and light blue, fuchsia and light pink, egg plant and lavender – the possibilities are endless! The trendy colour combination for baby rooms these days is yellow and grey!
I chose to use yellows (Citron and Lemon) for this blanket as my co-worker and his wife do not know what the gender of the baby is.
So if there is anyone in your life that’s expecting a baby then click here for the FREE pattern and get that blanket started!
Happy knitting!
Hello everyone!
I haven’t posted anything in awhile, BUT I have still been knitting.
I found out one of my co-workers is expecting a baby in October so I decided I would knit a baby blanket. I haven’t knit a baby blanket in a long time so it’s a real nice change. My co-worker and his wife don’t know what they’re having so I chose classic yellow.
It’s a really simple pattern with a 3″ garter stitch border and the stockinette stitch in the centre. I’m double knitting it so it’s super cozy!!
I’m also working on a pair of slippers using a cotton yarn with a bit of stretch in it. I love the knitted slippers but I find that after a few wears I have to wash them to get their shape back.
I thought if I used a yarn with a bit of stretch, this problem may be eliminated. I found a photo of some knitted baby slippers on Pinterest that I thought would also make great adult slippers.
If they turn out and I LOVE them, I will write up the pattern for them so you can make a pair too! I’m almost done the knitting part. I will just have to assemble them afterwards.
Now off to try and finish one of these projects. I have so many others I want to start but have told myself I have to complete one before starting another!! LOL!!
Happy knitting!
Hello everyone!
I’ve completed the second cushion of the set for the wedding present for my co-worker.
Here’s the second cushion using the same colours as in the first cushion – chocolate brown and cream. I created the “heathered” look by knitting with the 2 coloured strands at the same time.
For this cushion cover I used just your basic garter stitch (knitting every row). I used US size 9 needles and casted on 60 stitches of a DK weight yarn. I knit with the two colours of yarn at the same time and continued until the piece measured 30″ in length. The finished cushion is 16″X16″.
Here are the two cushions together.
Well off to find a box to put them in so I can wrap them up and bring them to work with me tomorrow!
Happy knitting!
Hey there!
I finished my mock cable cushion cover!
It ended up a bit shorter than my other cushion covers I knitted, but once the cushion was put in and I sewed it up, it looked just fine.
I used 2 balls (320 yards each) of DK yarn. I double knit using 2 strands of yarn at one time and used US size 9 single pointed needles. I casted on 62 stitches and followed the mock cable pattern until I came pretty much to the end of my yarn.
The yarn that I used (and use for just about every project I make!) is Stylecraft Special DK and I purchase it on line at loveknitting.com.
The mock cable pattern was written out in an earlier post. You can click here to find it!
I was going to start my second matching cushion cover today, but I just found out one of my co-workers is getting married at the end of April and I want to make her a little something. I will share it once it’s finished!
Happy knitting!
Hi there.
Here’s a couple of photos of the second infinity scarf I’ve completed as promised.
The request was for purple, so I used a dark Emperor purple and added a band of a neutral colour – Parchment – to give the scarf a bit of pop and break up the purple a bit.
Now that I’m done this scarf, I have no other requests, so it’s back to working on my blanket (yes, I’ve made some progress on it LOL), and I’ve decided to make some new cushions for my bed. What I haven’t decided on yet is which stitch I’m going to use for them. I want something that has texture and some visual interest. Hmmm?
I hope you’re enjoying your day!
Happy knitting!
Hi everyone!
I’m done the 2 other pairs of slippers I was a making for a couple of girlfriends. I delivered them today so I can share some photos without ruining the surprise!
The slippers above were double knit using teal and lemon yellow yarn and for the slippers below I used dark purple and lemon yellow. The yarn I used is Stylecraft Special DK and I purchase it on-line at loveknitting.com. They have such a large selection and the yarn is excellent quality.
These slippers are super easy and fast to make.
You can find the pattern here!
Now I’m off to finish an infinity scarf I was asked to make and maybe take a nap! Everyone here at my house has a cold and no one slept well last night! Well, maybe the puppy did!! LOL!!
Happy knitting!
Hey there!
I knew it was going to be super cold this weekend so I thought I would treat myself to some cozy slippers! They only took me 1 day to complete. You could have them done sooner if you have no interruptions but we just got a new puppy so I’m interrupted constantly!! LOL!!
The slippers are knit using two different colours of yarn at one time. You can find the pattern by clicking here. I added some pom poms on mine. I thought they made the slippers super cute!
I’m in the process of knitting a couple of more pair for some friends so I’ll post photos of those too when I’m finished.
Happy knitting!
I’m finished!
I’m all done the infinity scarf for my girlfriend and having never had an infinity scarf before, I’m thinking I’m going to make one for myself!! 😀
This one measures 10″ wide and is super SUPER cozy!
I’ve created a pattern for it, so if you’re looking for an easy project, make sure you check it out. Click here for the pattern.
It’s suppose to be really cold this weekend, so if you start your scarf today, you can be done by tomorrow! Honestly! 😉
Keep warm everyone and happy knitting!
Peartree Knitting 