Garter Stitch Baby Hat

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(Shown above in size baby)

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, k2t, ssk, yo
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), yarn over (yo), knit two together (k2t), slip slip knit (ssk), stitches (sts)
Sizes: preemie (baby), 11 1/4″ (13 1/2″) circumference and 5″ (6″) length
Gauge: in garter stitch in the round, 4 sts and 6 rows = 1″ by 1″

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Red Heart Soft Yarn, teal – 256 yds (100% acrylic)
  • set of size 8 double pointed knitting  needles
  • set of size 9 double pointed knitting needles
  • yarn needle

-Hat-

  1. With size 8 needles, cast on 45 (54) stitches, divide onto 3 or 4 double pointed needles.
  2. Join in round, and purl 1 row.
  3. Change to size 9 needles, Knit 1 row.
  4. *P2, k2t, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p2,* repeat to end.
  5. *P2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2,* repeat to end.
  6. *P1, k2t, yo, p1, k1, p1, yo, ssk, p1,* repeat to end.
  7. *P1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p1,* repeat to end.
  8. *k2t, yo, p2, k1, p2, yo, ssk,* repeat to end.
  9. Change to size 8 needles, *k1, p3, k1, p3, k1,* repeat to end.
  10. Knit 1 row.
  11. Purl 1 row.
  12. Repeat numbers 10 & 11 till hat measures 4 1/2″ (5 1/2″), or until hat measures 1/2″ shorter than desired length. (ending on a purl row)
  13. *K1, k2t,* repeat to end. [27 (36) stitches]
  14. Purl 1 row.
  15. *K2t,* repeat to end. [9 (18) stitches]
  16. Purl 1 row.
  17. Cut yarn and weave through remaining stitches 3 times. Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Basket Weave Dishcloth

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This quick scrubber pattern is great for knitting up leftover skeins of cotton yarn.
Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p)
Measures: 6 ½” wide and 7 ½” long
Gauge: in basket weave stitch, 15 stitches and 23 rows = 4” by 4”

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co. inc. Peaches & Creme – 122 yds (100% cotton)
  • size 8 knitting needles
  • yarn needle
-Pattern-
  • Cast on 25 stitches (to make a larger dishcloth, cast on a number that is a multiple of ten then add 5)

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: *K5, p5,* till there are 5 stitches left, k5.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8: *P5, k5,* till there are 5 stitches left, p5.
Rows 9, 11, 13, 15: *P5, k5,* till there are 5 stitches left, p5.
Rows 10, 12, 14, 16: *K5, p5,* till there are 5 stitches left, k5.

  • Repeat rows 1-16 till scrubby measures 7 1/2″ long , ending on row 8 of pattern (or desired length).
  • Bind off and weave in ends.

Little Kimono Slippers

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(shown above in size medium)

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, k3t, sssk
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), knit three together (k3t), slip, slip, slip knit (sssk), place marker (pm)
Measures: girls’ sizes small (medium, large): 6 ½” (7 ½”, 8 ½”) long
Gauge: in stockinette stitches, 4 stitches and 5 rows = 1” by 1”

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, iris – 315 yds (10% acrylic)
  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, rubine red – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • size 8 circular knitting needle (the circular needle is used for the stripe pattern)
  • yarn needle

-Slippers- (make 2)

  1. With iris, cast on 10 (12, 14)stitches.
  2. With rubine red, knit 1 row.
  3. Slide stitches to other end of needle, pick up iris, knit 1 row. (right side)
  4. Turn, pick up rubine red, purl 1 row. (wrong side)
  5. Slide stitches to other end of needle, pick up iris, purl 1 row, turn.
  6. Repeat numbers 2-5 till piece measures 5 ½” ( 6 ½”, 7 ½”), cut rubine red. (ending in a iris purl row)
  7. At beginning of row, cast on 20 (24, 28) stitches, knit to end. [30 (36, 42) stitches]
  8. At beginning of row, cast on 20 (24, 28) stitches, purl 24 (29, 34) stitches, pm, p2, pm, purl to end. [ 50 (60, 70) stitches]
  9. Work stockinette stitch for 6 (8, 10) more rows. (ending with a purl row)
  10. Knit 2 rows.
  11. Knit to 3 stitches before marker, sssk, k2, k3t, knit to end.
  12. Knit 1 row.
  13. Repeat numbers 11 and 12. [42 (52, 62) stitches]
  14. Bind off and weave in ends.
  • Sew slippers according to the diagram and additional pictures below. (click on pictures to enlarge) Reverse sewing for the opposite slipper.
  1. Sew G to D.
  2. Sew A over G & D.
  3. Sew B to C.
  4. Sew F to E

Thick and Quick Hat and Mittens

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(shown above in size preemie)

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, k2t, ssk, p2t, cf4
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p),knit two together (k2t), slip slip knit (ssk), purl two together (p2t), cable front four (cf4)
Measures: pattern comes in sizes preemie (newborn, baby)
hat: approximately 10 (12, 14) circumference and 3” (6 ¼”, 7 ½”) length
mittens: approximately 4 ½” (7”, 7”) circumference, and 4 ½” (5 ¾”, 7”) length
Gauge: In cable pattern, 10 stitches and 12 rows = 4” by 4”

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick, linen – 106 yds (80% acrylic) (20% wool)
  • set of four 10 ½ double pointed needles
  • cable needle
  • yarn needle

-Cable Pattern- (working in a round)

Rows 1 -3: *K4, p2,* to end.
Row 4: *CF4, p2,* to end.

Repeat these 4 rows as directed in the pattern.

-Hat-

  1. cast on 24 (30, 36) stitches.
  2. Divide stitches onto 3 needles, join in round, knit 3 rows.
  3. Repeat cable pattern 3 (4, 5) times.
  4. *K4, p2t,* repeat to end. [20 (25, 30) stitches]
  5. *K4, p1,* repeat to end.
  6. *Ssk, k2t, p1,* repeat to end. [12 (15, 18) stitches]
  7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining stitches 3 times.
  8. Attach pom-pom to top on hat.

-Mittens- (make 2)

  1. cast on 12 (18, 18) stitches.
  2. Divide stitches onto 3 needles, join in round, knit 3 rows.
  3. Repeat cable pattern 3 (4, 5) times.
  4. *K4, p2t,* to end. [10 (15, 15) stitches]
  5. *K4, p1,* to end.
  6. *Ssk, k2t, p1,* to end. [6 (9, 9) stitches]
  7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining stitches 3 times.

Kimono Slippers

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(size small featured in above picture)

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, sssk, k3t
Abbreviations: slip slip slip knit (sssk), knit three together (k3t), knit (k), purl (p)
Measures: 8” (9”, 10”) long, women’ sizes small (medium,  large)
Gauge: in k1, p1 ribbing, 6 stitches untstretched (3 sts fully stretched) and 5 rows = 1”

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Red Heart Soft Yarn Solid, grass green – 256 yds (100% acrylic)
  • size 8 knitting needles
  • yarn needle

-Pattern- (make 2)

  1. Cast on 15 ( 17, 19) stitches, *p1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (right side)
  2. *K1, p1,* till there is one stitch left, k1. (wrong side)
  3. Continue in set ribbing pattern till piece measures 8” (9”, 10”). (ending on a wrong side row)
  4. At beginning of row, cast on 27 (31, 35) stitches, *k1, p1,* to end. [42 (48, 54) stitches]
  5. At beginning of row, cast on 27 (31, 35) stitches, *p1, k1,* till 1 stitch left, p1. [69 (79, 89) stitches]
  6. *K1, p1,* till there is one stitch left, k1. (right side)
  7. *P1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (wrong side)
  8. Repeat numbers six and seven 4 (5, 6) times. (ending on a wrong side row)
  9. *K1, p1,* for 28 (32, 36) stitches, sssk, work ribbing for 7 (9, 11) stitches,  k3t, *p1, k1,* to end. [65 (75, 85) stitches] (right side)
  10. *P1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (wrong side)
  11. *K1, p1,* for 28 (32, 36) stitches, sssk, work ribbing for 3 (5, 7) stitches, k3t, *p1, k1* to end. [61 (71, 81) stitches]
  12. Repeat number 10.
  13. Bind off in ribbing stitch.
  • Sew slippers according to the diagram and additional pictures below. (click on pictures to enlarge) Reverse sewing for the opposite slipper.
  1. Sew G to D.
  2. Sew A over G & D.
  3. Sew B to C.
  4. Sew F to E.

Basic Charity Hats

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This simple pattern comes in sizes preemie, newborn, and baby. It also includes adjustments for 3 different gauges making it a perfect pattern for knitting charity projects with leftover  stash yarn.   (The picture above shows the hats using the 5 stitch gauge)

Skill Level: easy
Stitches used: cast on, knit, k2t, k3t, bind off
Abbreviations: knit (k), knit two together (k2t), knit three together,
Measures: sizes preemie, (newborn, baby)
hat: approximately  11” (12”, 13”) circumference and 4” (5’, 6”) length
booties:  approximately 2″ (3″, 4″) wide
Notes: the adjustments for each size will be listed in parenthesis in this order, preemie (newborn, baby)

-Materials-

  • knitting needle size of your choice
  • yarn of your choice
  • yarn needle
  • stitch markers

-Hat-
Work a swatch first to determine what gauge you are knitting in. Listed below are the numbers of stitches you need to cast on for your gauge.

  • For 3 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 32 (36, 40) stitches, continue with pattern.
  • For 4 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 44 (48, 52) stitches, continue with pattern.
  • For 5 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 54 (60, 66) stitches, continue with pattern.

1. Place marker and join in round, work 1” of edging in stitch of your choice. (such as garter stitch, ribbing, seed stitch…)
2. Knit for 2” (3”, 4”).

  • For 3 stitches per inch gauge: *k2, k2t* to end of row. Knit 1 row. *K1, k2t* to end of row. Knit 1 row. K2t to end of row. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
  • For 4 stitches per inch gauge: *k2, k2t* to end. Knit 2 rows. *K1, k2t* to end. Knit 2 rows. K2t to end. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
  • For 5 stitches per inch gauge: *k4, k2t* to end. Knit 1 row. *K3, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row. *K2, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row. *K1, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row.  K2t to end. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.

-Booties- (make 2)
Work a swatch first to determine what gauge you are knitting in. Listed below are the numbers of stitches you need to cast on for your gauge.

  • For 3 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 16 (20, 24) stitches, continue with pattern.
  • For 4 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 22 (26, 30) stitches, continue with pattern.
  • For 5 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 26 (32, 38) stitches, continue with pattern.

1. Place marker at begging of row and join in round, knit half of the stitches , place marker, and knit to end.
2. Knit till bootie measures 1” (1 1/2”, 2”)
3. Knit to 3 stitches before middle marker, k3t, k3t, knit to end.
4. Knit 1 row.
5. Knit to 2 stitches before middle marker, k2t, k2t, knit to end.

  • For 4 stitches per inch gauge: knit 1 row. Repeat  number 5.
  • For 5 stitches per inch gauge: knit 1 row. Repeat number 3.

6. Knit till bootie measures 2” (2 1/2”, 3”).
7. Work 1” of edging stitch of your choice. (such as garter stitch, ribbing, seed stitch…)
8. Bind off. Sew bottom of bootie together, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

Cute as a Button Preemie Hat

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Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches used: cast on, knit, k2t, picking up stitches, bind off,
Abbreviations: knit (k), knit two together (k2t)
Measures: Preemie, 11” circumference and 5” length
Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4” by 4”

-Materials-

  • size 6 double pointed needles
  • size 4 straight needles
  • Caron Simply Soft Brights, watermelon – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • Caron Simply Soft Bright, mango – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • yarn needle
  • stitch markers
  • 1 1/4” diameter button (optional)

-Hat-

  1. With size 4 needles and mango, cast on 8 stitches.
  2. Knit till piece measures 11 3/4” (54 ridges).
  3. Bind off, sew cast on and bind off edges together.
  4. With size 6 needles and watermelon, pick up a stitch at every ridge, place marker at beginning of row.  (54 stitches)
  5. Knit for 2 1/2”.
  6. *K4, k2t* repeat within *-* to end. (45 stitches)
  7. Knit 1 row.
  8. *K3, k2t* repeat within *-* to end. (36 stitches)
  9. Knit 1 row.
  10. *K2, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (27 stitches)
  11. Knit 1 row.
  12. *K1, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (18 stitches)
  13. Knit 1 row.
  14. K2t to end, cut yarn and pull through the remaining 9 stitches. fasten off and weave in ends.

-Finishing- (optional)

  • With mango, embroider a flower on the hat. Sew the button in the center.

-Tube Socks- (make 2)

  1. With size 4 needles and mango, cast on 8 stitches.
  2. Knit till piece measures 3 1/3” (16 ridges).
  3. Bind off, sew cast on and bind off edges together.
  4. With size 6 needles and watermelon, pick up a stitch at every ridge, place marker at beginning of row. (16 stitches)
  5. Knit for 3”.
  6. *K2, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (12 stitches)
  7. Knit 1 row.
  8. *K1, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (8 stitches)
  9. K2t to end, cut yarn and pull through remaining 4 stitches, fasten off and weave in ends.

Mexican Hot Pads

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Mexican Hot Pads
These hot pads are knitted  with acrylic yarn and should not be used under high heat condition, but more as decorations.  Wool, naturally fire resistant, is the best substitute  for well insulated hot pads. Insulated batting can also be put inside the hot pads for extra heat protection.
Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, bind off, slip stitch
Measures: 8” (10”, 12”) diameter
Gauge: 20 stitched and 32 rows = 4” by 4”

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, red – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft Brights, blue mint – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft Brights, mango –  315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • size 6 straight needles
  • size F crochet hook
  • yarn needle

-Pattern-

  • With red, or color of your choice, cast on 22 (26, 30) stitches.

Row 1: Knit 1 row. (right side)
Row 2: Knit 21 (25, 29) stitches, turn. (wrong side)
Row 3: Knit 1 row.
Row 4: Knit 20 (24, 28) stitches, turn.
Row 5: Knit 1 row.
Row 6: Knit 19 (23, 27) stitches.

  • Continue in this method, by knitting all right side rows, and knitting 1 less stitch on every wrong side row for a total of 43 (51, 59) rows.

Row 44 (52, 60): Knit across on all stitches, turn. (one complete wedge made)

  • Start over at Row 1 and work to Row 44 (52, 60). Continue repeating Rows 1-44 (52, 60) until the hot pad is a complete circle. (6 wedges) Bind off and leave a long tail. With the tail, sew the bind off and cast edges
  • Make another hot pad in blue, or color of your choice.

-Finishing-

  • Using the cast on tail, weave the tail through the stitches in the center of each hot pad and pull tightly to close the hole, fasten and weave in ends.
  • With size  F crochet hook and mango, or color of your choice, join both sides of the hot pads together with slip stitches. (making a slip stitch on every other row)

Flurry Mittens

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 IMG_3382 Flurry Mittens

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, decrease, yarn overs, chain stitch
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), knit two together (k2t), yarn over (yo)
Measures: size newborn, 5” circumference and 5” length
Gauge: with size 8 needles, 16 stitches and 20 rows  = 4” by 4”
Notes: when switching colors every other stitch, carry the yarn along on the wrong side.

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, soft pink – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, chocolate  – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
  • 1 set of size 6 double pointed needles (for ribbing)
  • 1 set of size 8 double pointed needles
  • size F crochet hook
  • yarn needle

-Pattern-  (make 2)

  1. With size 6 needles and pink yarn, loosely cast on 24 stitches, divide onto 3 needles
  2. Place marker, join in round, work k1, p1, ribbing for 2 1/4”. (12 rows)
  3. K1, *yo, k2t* repeat within *-* till 1 stitch is left, p1.
  4. Knit 1 row.
  5. Change to size 8 needles, *with pink k1, with brown k1* repeat within *-* to end.
  6. *With brown k1, with pink k1*, repeat within *-* to end.
  7. Repeat numbers 5 and 6 for a total of 10 rows.
  8. Change to brown, knit 1 row.
  9. *K1, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (16 stitches)
  10. Knit 1 row.
  11. K2t, to end. (8 stitches)
  12. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining stitches, fasten off, weave in ends.

-Finishing-

  • With the crochet hook and brown yarn, working in chain stitch, make two 12” ties. Weave the ties threw the yarn overs in the mittens.  Make 4 small pom poms and attach one to each end of the ties, and fasten into a bow.

Snug Slippers

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Snug Slippers

These slippers are quick to knit and so soft. They are knitted in cozy Lion Brand Homespun. Above is the picture of the size small.

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, CF6, working in rounds
Abbreviations: Cable Front Six (CF6), Place Marker (PM)
Measures: 7 1/2″(8 1/2″, 9 1/2″) long and 3″, (3 1/2″, 4″) wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4″ by 4″
Notes: Pattern comes in women’ sizes small (medium, large). Slippers are made in reverse stockinette stitch. CF6 means slip next 3 stitches on a cable needle and place in front of work, knit 3 stitches, knit the 3 stitches on the cable needle.

-Materials-

  • 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun, lemonade- 185 yds (98% acrylic, 2% Polyester)
  • set of 4 size 10 1/2 double pointed knitting needles
  • size I crochet hook
  • cable needle
  • stitch makers
  • yarn needle

-Cable Pattern-

rows 1-5: Knit.
row 6: CF6

Repeat cable pattern as directed.

-Pattern- (make 2)

  1. Cast on 18 (21, 24) stitches.
  2. Working back and forth, purl 1 row.
  3. Knit 1 row.
  4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 4″ (4 1/2″, 5″).
  5. Purl to end, cast on 6 stitches.
  6. Join in round, PM, Purl till there are 6 stitches left, PM, work Cable Pattern to end. (24, [27, 30] stitches)
  7. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 5 1/2″ (6″, 6 1/2″).
  8. P2T, purl till 2 stitches before marker, P2T, work Cable Pattern. (22, [25, 28] stitches)
  9. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 6″ (7″, 8″).
  10. P2T, purl till 2 stitches before marker, P2T, work Cable Pattern.
  11. Purl to marker, work Cable Pattern.
  12. Repeat numbers 10 and 11 till slipper measures 7 1/2″ (81/2″, 9 1/2″).
  13. Repeat number 10. (14, [17, 20] stitches)
  14. Cut yarn, pull threw remaining stitches. Fasten off, weave in ends.
  15. Sew heal (cast on edge) together.

-Edging-
With crochet hook, loosely crochet this pattern around the foot opening: *Slip stitch, skip on stitch* repeat around. Fasten off, weave in ends.