I'm quite happy with how this little hat came out -- and in fact, I'm wondering how it would look as an adult hat... maybe I'll make one for my sister Di. I'm thinking that if I follow the same pattern with a worsted weight yarn on size 7 needles... and maybe if I cast on 150 stitches?? hmmm I'll probably need to do some calculations... or maybe I'll just start knitting...

• materials:
  • set of size 2 double pointed needles
  • 2 balls of sport weight yarn in contrasting colors (or you could use a varigated yarn)
    This pattern really needs to have stripes to get the full effect
• pattern:
  • The pattern is free and available in both English and Norwegian (come on -- you know you've always wanted to knit in Norwegian)
  • The stripe pattern I used is:
    • 7 white, 1 green
    • 6 white, 2 green
    • 5 white, 3 green
    • 4 white, 4 green
    • 3 white, 5 green
    • 2 white, 6 green
    • 1 white, 7 green
    • green til the end
  • To make the chin ties, I used the same "twisted ropes" that I used in my Bamboozled headband

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Posted by Jessica on February 20, 2008 10:19:00 PM EST #

These baby mittens are nice and warm as they are done on a size 2 needle with worsted weight yarn. Because of this they should stay toasty while even blocking out some of the wind.

The ribbing around the wrist should help to keep them on baby's hands, while the tie will make it even more secure. By actually crocheting the center of the tie to the mitt, the strangulation hazard is reduced.

• the size - 0-3 months
• the guage - 7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
• the materials
  • set of 4 size 2 double pointed needles
  • size D crochet hook
  • 2 balls of worsted weight yarn in contrasting colors
    (I used some leftover Patons Classic Merino Wool in Rich Red and Royal Purple)
• the pattern
  • Mitten (make 2):
    You can use any color pattern you like. For the purple/red mittens I alternated 3 rows of red and 6 rows or purple.
    • Cast on 30 stitches, distribute the stitches equally across 3 of the dpns
    • Round 1: Place stitch marker, join stitches, being careful not to twist. Begin a 1x1 rib (*k1, p1, repeat from * to marker).
    • Round 2-9: Continue 1x1 rib.
    • Round 10: k all stitches.
    • Round 11: *k1, m1, k8, repeat from * (33 sts)
    • Round 12-13: k
    • Round 14: *k1, m1, k9, repeat from * (36 sts)
    • Round 15-16: k
    • Round 17: *k1, m1, k10, repeat from * (39 sts)
    • Round 18-23: k
    • Round 24: *k1, m1, k11, repeat from * (42 sts)
    • Round 25-26: k
    • Round 27: *k5, k2tog, repeat from * (36 sts)
    • Round 28: k
    • Round 29: *k4, k2tog, repeat from * (30 sts)
    • Round 30: k
    • Round 31: *k3, k2tog, repeat from * (24 sts)
    • Round 32: k
    • Round 33: *k2, k2tog, repeat from * (18 sts)
    • Round 34: k
    • Round 35: *k1, k2tog, repeat from * (12 sts)
    • Round 36: k2tog across
    • Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining sts and tie off. Weave in ends
  • Make tie with color A and crochet hook:
    • Row 1: ch 37, sc in mitt in the middle of the 1x1 rib, ch 37 turn
    • Row 2: sc 37, sc in mitt next to other scin the 1x1 rib, sc 37. Cut yarn and draw through last stitch. Weave in ends
  Tags : completedproject pattern mittens baby
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  Posted by Jessica on February 12, 2008 8:47:27 PM EST #

I've made a few baby sweaters, and they don't take a lot of time to make seeing as though they're so small, but also -- they're not going to last very long because babies grow SO fast! So -- I thought my time would be better spent making some toys. They have a decent chance of lasting more than a few months.

I thought that I'd try making some felted alphabet blocks, like the classic wooden alphabet blocks. Its not exactly a quick project, and parts of it can be quite tedious, but I think the end result is totally worth it. Hopefully they become a favorite toy for Amiya.

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Posted by Jessica on February 3, 2008 9:57:00 PM EST #