Baby Socks -- Free pattern

I'm not so much a sock knitter but occasionally I need a quick gift or instant gratification of baby things.  Although I don't have any small babies, I can still whip out a pair of socks for Oonagh in a jiffy.  Here is a free pattern that I designed for Stitch DC that is for newborn to 6 month old babies.  I used Aurora 8, a super soft washable merino, and size 6 needles so I had a pair knit in less than 2.5 hours!

Baby socks
Designed by Marie Connolly


Suggested Materials
50 yards of worsted weight yarn. (sample was knit with Aurora 8; one skein would produce two pairs)
US 6 double pointed needles (or circular needles if you prefer magic loop or two circulars)


Notes:
1. These socks are knit from the toe up in the round.
2. The pattern is written for double pointed needles but as long
as you indicate each needle divide, you can modify it to magic loop or two circulars.




Cast on using turkish cast a total of 16 stitches. Knit these stitches
Knit one more round. At this point you can divide the stitches as follows 

• needle 1: 8 stitches
• needle 2: 4 stitches 
• needle 3: 4 stitches

Start two increases as follows:
Round 1: needle 1: k1, m1, knit to last stitch, m1, k1; needle 2: k1, m1, knit to end of needle; needle 3: knit to last stitch, m1, k1
Round 2: knit all stitches
Repeat these two round once more. (24 total stitches as follows needle 1: 12 stitches; needle 2: 6 stitches; needle 3: 6 stitches)
Knit in the round for an additional inch.


The Heel
Build the gusset as follows:
Round 1: needle 1: k1, m1, knit to last stitch, m1, k1; needle 2: knit; needle 3: knit 
Round 2: knit all stitches
Repeat last two rounds until Needle 1 has 22 stitches.
Please note during this section, we are only increasing on needle 1.

Turn the heel:
Please note for the next section, we are only working needle 1:
Next round: knit 11 stitches, place marker, knit 2, k2tog, k1 TURN work
Next row: still working on needle 1: purl to marker, p2, p2tog, p1 TURN


Right side rows: *Turn. Slip 1, knit back to the gap, knit the stitch before and after the gap together. Knit 1. 


Wrong side rows: Turn. Slip 1, purl back to the gap, purl the stitch before and after the gap together. Purl 1.*


Repeat these two rows until you have worked all stitches on the gusset needle.
Note that you will have two more stitches on the heel/gusset needle than you started with.
Resume knitting around both needles and decrease away the excess stitches to bring the total back to 24 stitches.

Reset the needles so they are arranged as follows:

needle 1: 12 stitches
needle 2:  6 stitches
needle 3: 6 stitches
Knit one round 


Next round: needle 1: [k2tog] twice, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, [k2tog] twice; 
needle 2: [k2tog] twice, k1, yo, k1, yo; 
needle 3:k1, yo, k1, yo, [k2tog] twice


Purl one round 
Knit two round

Repeat last 4 rounds once more.   
Bind off loosely. Weave in the ends.


Repeat for second sock or knit two at a time 



Pattern Designed by Marie Connolly Published August. 2011
Pattern cannot be reproduced with permission and is designed for personal use only.
Photo credit: Mickie Gelling 

It may be 900 degrees outside but we have been stocking up for Winter

Even in the summer, as knitters we need to plan for cooler times.  We have been stocking up with warm woolens to knit.  Last week we got in a big shipment of bright cascade 220 yarns. 

As if these colors are not inspiring enough, how about this beautiful blanket featured in Knitty, The Lizard Ridge Blanket. 

Or I must say this whimiscal toy just is too cute not to show you and maybe knit for Oonagh...

This is available on Petits Purls website .

Lastly, something fun and silly for the summer in DC:  The Deadliest Crab

FREE PATTERN: Crazy 8 Cabled Cowl

This is a new pattern that we developed at the store for our Knitting 201 class.  Just wanted to share with everyone....

Materials:

Us 8 needle
200 yards of worsted weight yarn
Cable needle
Darning needle
Crochet hook


Abbreviations
C8F: slip 4 stitches onto cable needle hold in Front; k1, p1, k1, p1 from left hand needle; K1, p1, k1, p1 from cable needle.

C8B: slip 4 stitches onto cable needle hold in Back; k1, p1, k1, p1 from left hand needle; K1, p1, k1, p1 from cable needle

With waste yarn and crochet hook, provisionally cast on 32 stitches.

With main color, work as follows:

Row1: * k1, p1 repeat from * to end.

Row2: same as 1

Row3: same as 1

Row 4: C8F, [k1, p1]4x, C8B [k1,p1]4x

Rows 5,6,7: same as 1

Row 8: [k1, p1]4x, C8B [k1,p1]4x C8f


Repeat from row 1 until cowl measures 36 inches.
Work rows 1 and two again.
Leave on needles. Undo cast on and using three needle bind off to join two ends.

Pattern designed by Stitch DC
Published March 2011

Baby Blanket Pattern

You have no idea how many baby blankets we help knit here at the store.  I often scribble a pattern for blanket knitter.  This time, I took a picture of the finished project so we can now post a simple pattern but made with pretty yarn then transforms into a beautiful gift. 

Easy Baby Blanket


Suggested materials:

• Us 9 needles (24 to 32 inch circular)

• 800 yards worsted weight yarn. (suggested  yarns include Lorna's Laces Shepard Worsted or
Blue Sky Worsted Cotton)

• Darning needle

• Stitch markers (not necessary but useful for keeping pattern correct)

Gauge: 4 stitches equal 1 inch

Note: If you use stitch markers, place them after k4, and then after each ten stitches until 4 remain.

With US 9 needles, Cast on 128 stitches

Knit 6 rows

Next row k4 * k10, p10 repeat from * to last 4 stitches

Repeat last row 9 more times

Next row k4 * p10 , k10 repeat from * to last 4 stitches

Repeat last row 9 more times

Repeat last 20 rows until desired length (sample blanket measures 40" long)

Knit 6 row.

Bind off all stitches.

Weave in all ends and block lightly.

Pattern designed by Marie Connolly, Stitch DC

Published March 2011

Finished blanket knit by Irene Kim

Never too late to knit -- Free hat pattern

It's never too late to knit a hat.  Really, pick out a chunky yarn and us 8 needles and cast on tonight.  Watch a holiday movie (I watched White Christmas) as I knit this hat. 

Materials
1 skein Blue Sky Worsted (putty) COLOR A
1 skein Blue Sky Worsted (red) COLOR B
US 8 circular 16" or Double Pointed Needles
stitch Marker
Darning Needle

To fit an average adult size head, 22-23" round

With Color A, Cast on 90 stitches.  Place marker and join round taking care not to twist.
Round 1:  *K2, p1 repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat round 1 until hat measures 1"
Next round:  *K9, m1 repeat from * to end of round (100 stitches)
Knit 1 round in COLOR A.
Change to COLOR B, knit 2 rounds
Change to COLOR A, knit 4 rounds.
Repeat the Last 6 rounds until hat measures 7" tall. 
Start decreases and continue to work in established stripe pattern  (I started my decreases on round 4 of the COLOR A sequence.  This allowed me to finish with two rounds of red at the top of the hat [see picture])

Round 1: *Knit 2, k2tog, repeat from * across round
Round 2: Knit all stitches
Round 3: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * across round
Round 4: knit
Round 5: *k2tog, repeat from * across round
Round 6: *k2tog repeat from * across round
Cut thread and feed thru remaining stitches.  Cinch and secure yarn inside.  Weave in ends.
Enjoy and Stay warm.

Surprise Hat

This hat is made with one skein of Tilli Tomas Mystery Ball.  We have a bunch in stock and so fun and pretty!  I call it a surprise hat for two reasons:  1.  because the yarn changes every 10-15 yards and so each skein is a bit of a surprise mixing silks, boucle, beads and ribbons and 2) because at this time of year, we are often surprised and need an extra gift for someone who surprised you with a thoughtful gift. 

Here is the pattern.  Enjoy!

Materials: 
Tilli Tomas Mystery Skein
US 9 16" circulars.
US 9 double pointed needles
darning needle

Cast on 70 stitches on US9 16" circulars.
Knit every row for the first yarn type, when the yarn changes switch to purl every row.  And just switch back and forth as the yarn changes in the skein. 
When the hat measures 7" start to decrease as follows:  (note, you may need to change to double pointed while decreasing)
DECREASE ROW 1:  *k3, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
All alternate rows, knit.
Decrease row 2: *k2, k2tog, repeat from * to end
Decrease row 3: *k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end
Decrease row 4: *k2tog repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and using a darning needle pull yarn thru existing stitches , cinch and secure on the inside. 
Enjoy!

Leggo of my scarf

After writing this out a couple of times last night for some customers, I decided I'd share it with the world.  It's a simple waffle knit pattern with applied icords for the edges.  It makes a very nice scarf for any guy.  Maybe Alan will get one in red this year. 

I made this scarf a couple of years ago in Supercashmere but wanted to reknit it in the new Blue Sky Suri Merino. 

Leggo my Scarf Pattern
Gauge: 5 stitches = 1" 
Needles: US 10
Yarn Requirements: 2 skeins of Blue Sky Suri Merino (164 yards each)
Abbreviations:
WYIB: with yarn in back
PW: purl wise


Finished scarf: 5" wide by 45" long

Cast on 25 stitches
Row 1: Slip 3 Purlwise WYIB, k1, * p1, k1 repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P3
Row 2: Slip 3 PW wyib, knit to last three stitches, P3
repeat rows 1 and 2 until 45" long or desired length.

Bind off loosely.
ENJOY! 

p.s.  store sample is on the needles and the fabric is a new addition at Stitch DC.  It's Alexander Henry's June Bugs. 

Cables, bobbles, oh my!

Maureen asked for a new cowl pattern and you know how much I love making bobbles.  Below is my special recipe for bobbles.  Knit in the ultra soft Blue Sky Bulky, this is a quick cowl.  Think holiday gifts! 

Gauge: 2 stitches equal 1"

Suggested Yarn, Needles and Notions:

• 2 skeins Blue SKy Bulky (color porcupine)
• US 17 needles circular
• stitch markers
• cable needle
• darning needle

Abbreviations:

C4F: Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, knit two from Left Needle, knit two from cable needle
MB: [k1, p1, k1, p1], turn; K4, turn; P4, pass 2nd stitch over 1st, pass 3rd over 1st, pass 4th over 1st.

Cast on 56 stitches, place marker, join round taking care not to twist.

Round 1: * p2, k1, p3, k4, p3, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 2: * p2tog, yo, k1, yo, p2tog, p1, k4, p1, p2tog, yo, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 3: *p2, MB, p3, C4F, p3, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 4: * p2tog, yo, k1, yo, p2tog, p1, k4, p1, p2tog, yo, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 5: * p2, k1, p3, k4, p3, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 6: * p2tog, yo, k1, yo, p2tog, p1, k4, p1, p2tog, yo, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 7: *p2, k1, p3, C4F, p3, MB repeat from * across round
Round 8: * p2tog, yo, k1, yo, p2tog, p1, k4, p1, p2tog, yo, k1 repeat from * across round
Round 9: * p2, k1, p3, k4, p3, k1 repeat from * across round

Repeat rows 1-9 three MORE times ending with row 9.
Bind off loosely.
Weave in ends and enjoy!

Tilli Tomas Yarn Tasting at Stitch DC

Getting ready for the event.  Oh and I posted a free pattern for an easy breezy lacy scarf on the blackboard.

Here it is for all of you....

Materials:
1 skein Tilli Tomas Mystery
US 10 needle

NOTE:  this scarf is knit the long way.  If you want an infinity scarf version, just join the round.

Cast on 88 stitches.  (join if you want an infinity loop version).

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: *[k2tog]2x, [yo, k1]3x, YO, [k2tog]2x repeat from * across row
Row 4: Knit
Repeat rows 1-4 for desired length -- about 5"  ending on row 3, knit two rows.  and bind off.

Something to make you smile

Sometimes I find a pattern that just makes me laugh out loud.  This is one of those patterns.  Then as a teacher, I look further and think this is a great teaching project because you have lace work, color work, pattern reading, etc.  We have tons of cascade 220.  So enjoy, and maybe next time you come in you'll find a little monster in the corner of Stitch DC.  Here is the pattern too. 

4 Hour Project

This is the lace chunky cowl that we'll be knitting in class this weekend.  I knit the sample in 4 hours today.

If you are interested in taking the class, you can register here.  and if you can't attend, here is the pattern so you can make your own 4 hour chunky lace cowl. 

I used only 1 skein of the Karabella Supercashmere and size 11 knitting needles. 

Mystery Craft A Long ...POST #2

How are you doing?  have you chosen a craft?  Are you a polycrafter? I'm thinking I'm going to merge my crochet and knit pieces but don't worry, I'll stick to the first plan for all of you!

Quilters:  finished cutting?  are you ready to sew?  the seam allowances (included in the cut pieces) are 1/4 inch.
Step 1:  Take your center square and sew a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch rectangle to the left and right sides. 
Step 2:  Press the seams down.
Step 3: Sew the longer cut strips to the top and bottom of the rectangle you made in Step 1 above.
Step 4:  Press seams again.
Repeat steps 1-4 twenty-four (24) more times

Knitters:  I got lots of calls wondering what the 7 1/2 inch square looked like at the end.  I also got requests to show how to pick up stitches. 

here is how the piece should look after you knit the center and pick up on the left and right selvedges.

How to Pick Up Stitches:

1.  Looking at the right side of the rectangle.  Hold knitted rectangle in Left Hand and insert right hand needle into first stitch as if to knit. (photo1)

2.  Wrap yarn around right hand needle and pull up a new stitch. (photo 2)

3.  Insert right hand needle into second stitch on knitted piece in left hand.  (photo 3 below)

4.  Wrap yarn as if you are knitting (you are!) (photo 4) and pull up new stitches (photo 5)

5.  Two stitches picked up.  Continue picking up stitches across row.  To pick up evenly, place a marker at the half way mark and try to pick up half of the stitches up to that marker.

Knitters and crocheters, continue working on your squares and I'll post the next part of the puzzle on Friday. 

An oldie and a goodie

This is one of our best selling easy, easy scarf pattern.  I made the original one back in 2004 when we first opened.  I've updated the sample recently with our new handpainted Dia Duit Mohair. 

Dia Duit is our new local handpainted yarns available exclusively at Stitch DC.  I hope to share more about this new venture very soon with all of you!

The Scarf Pattern
Materials:  1 skein Dia Duit Mohair (shown in colorway "Frankly my dear...") (silk mohair approximately 230 yards per skein)
US 8 knitting needles

Gauge:  4.5 stitches equal 1" in 3x3 ribbing

With US 8 needles, cast on 36 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 3, Purl 3 to end.
Repeate row 1 until desired length.  If you use the entire skein, it will be about 6 feet long and to make sure you have enough to bind off repeat Row 1 until approximately 1 yard of yarn remains and bind off loosely.
Weave in end and Enjoy!!!

Mystery Quilt Along -- Choose your craft!

Wanna join Stitch DC as we do an online quilt along? 

here are the rules...
1.  You choose your craft -- knitting, crocheting, quilting
2.  Materials are available at the store.  Mention the quilt along and receive 10% off your purchase.  We can ship too! 
3.  Check in each friday and following wednesday for the next 6 weeks for each set of instructions. 
4.  Share your pieces via email to me.  I will post them as they come in.
5.  Enjoy, Create, Enjoy, Create, Enjoy!

Week one... scroll down... i have instructions for sewing, knitting and crocheting!

QUILTING:
Cut the the following:
1.  twenty five 3 1/2"  squares,
2.  fifty 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" rectangles
3.  fifty 2 1/2" by 7 1/2" rectangles

Knitting: 
Gauge= 4 stitches equal 1" in garter stitch
Start by cast on 12 stitches
Knit every row for 3" inches.  Cast off. 
Pick up and knit 12 stitches along the left selvedge side of the initial square (change colors if you want, have fun enjoy!).  Knit every row until piece measures 2 1/4" from cast on row.  Cast off.
Pick up and knit 12 stitches along the right selvedge side of the initial square (change colors if you want, have fun enjoy!). Knit every row until piece measures 2 1/4" from cast on row. Cast off.

Looking so the the peice measures 7 1/2 inches across the top and bottom.  Pick up and knit 30 stitches (again you change color if you want now) across the top and knit every row until current section measures 2 1/4" tall. cast off.
Now repeat and Pick up and knit 30 stitches (again you change color if you want now) across the bottom and knit every row until current section measures 2 1/4" tall. cast off.
You now have a 7 1/2" square.  Repeat the square pattern until you have 25 total

Crochet
Gauge: 4 single crochet equal 1"


Chain 13, turn and single crochet into the second from the hook, then single crochet (SC) across row (12 SC) turn.
Chain 2, make first single crochet into first stitch, then sc across row, turn.
repeat for 3" inches. fasten off.

Turn to left selvedge of the initial square (change colors if you want, have fun enjoy!). Work 12 SC down the selvedge row, turn,  Chain 2, make first single crochet into first stitch, then sc across row, turn.

Repeat previous row until current section measures 2 1/4" inches. fasten off.

Turn to right selvedge of the initial square, and single crochet 12 stitches down the selvedge edge. turn,
Row 2: Chain 2, make first single crochet into first stitch, then sc across row, turn.

Repeat previous row until current section measures 2 1/4" inches. fasten off.

Looking so the the piece measures 7 1/2 inches across the top and bottom. Single crochet 30 stitches (again you change color if you want now) across the top turn,
Row 2: Chain 2, make first single crochet into first stitch, then sc across row, turn.

Repeat previous row until current section measures 2 1/4" inches. fasten off.


Now repeat and Pick up Single crochet 30 stitches (again you change color if you want now) across the bottom and turn,
Row 2: Chain 2, make first single crochet into first stitch, then sc across row, turn.

Repeat previous row until current section measures 2 1/4" inches. fasten off.
 
You now have a 7 1/2" square. Repeat the square pattern until you have 25 total

Kid Slippers -- Free Pattern

So I was so anxious to knit with the new Dia Duit Yarns.   I chose "Across The Universe".  Really bright colors and lots of them!  Here is the finished slipper.  I hope to get a picture with Oonagh wearing them (still working on this one.  she moves quick!)

Materials:

Dia Duit Yarns  DK Hand Painted Superwash Merino (available exclusively at Stitch DC)

US 3 24" circular needle

darning needle

markers (suggested but not required)

Size: 5 inches long from toe to heel

7 inches around center foot.

These fit Oonagh who is wearing a size 6-7 shoe and is 18 months old.

Gauge:

7 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch

Notes:

1.  I used the magic loop method for knitting these slippers. 

2.  To make larger, simply make more toe increase to fit, then work until 2 inches shorter than foot.  You may have to adjust how many short rows you do for heel but make a small set first and you'll quickly feel the rhythm of turning the heel.

3.  I use Yarn Overs (YOs) instead of wraps.

4. You may also choose to put some puffy glue on the bottom of these slippers so baby can walk safely around in them.

5. You will have tons left over from the smallest size. so make a pair and give away a second pair!



Abbreviations:
YO: yarn over
K2tog: knit next two stitches together
 

INSTRUCTIONS:  (make 2 for a pair)

Cast on 20 stitches using the turkish cast on method.

Knit 2 rounds.

Start toe increases as follows:

Round 1: * k1, m1, k8, m1, k1 repeat from * across round.

Round 2:  knit all stitches

Repeat last two rows increasing the number of stitches to knit in the middle by 2 each repeat. (i.e. ROW 4: *k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 repeat from * and Row 6: *k1, m1, k12, m1, k1) until total 48 stitches.

Continue knitting in the round even (no more increases) until foot measures 3 1/2" long.

Turn the Heel as follows

Row 1: Knit 23, turn

Row 2: Yo, purl to last stitch on first needle, turn

Row 3: Yo, knit to last stitch before the previous yarn over, turn

Row 4: Yo, purl to last stitch before the previous yarn over, turn

repeat last two rows until you have 10 stitches remaining in the center.  You will have 9 yo/stitch couples on either side.

Next row:  knit to the first yo, knit the yarn over and the next stitch together, turn

Next row: Yo, purl to the first yo, purl the yarn over and the next stitch together, turn

Next row, Yo, knit to the next yo, knit the 2 YOs and the next stitch together, turn
Next row: YO, purl to next yo, purl the 2 YOs and the next stitch together, turn
repeat the last two rows until all the stitches are worked.
Return to knitting in the round.  Knit one row and bind off.

Weave in ends. 

World Cup Mania and a free pattern

Everywhere I see World Cup stuff, so I thought we'd jump on the bandwagon... here is a free pattern.  ENJOY!

Summer Picnic Napkins -- Free Pattern

Alan's birthday was last week and on Sunday we had a family picnic.  Alan is allergic to bees so we can't eat outside so we did the picnic inside and then went out to play games with all the kids.  Nora's Portland cousins are in town for the week.  So Nora wanted to make some special items for the picnic.  We decided to make cloth napkins.  I let Nora pick out the colors and she even seamed most of the napkins herself. 

I'd like to share this easy project.  Instead of using tons of paper napkins, why not make a few easy cloth napkins that can be thrown in the wash and used over and over again. 

Materials to make 8 napkins.
* 4 fat quarters of two matching cottons.  (Nora picked out Kona Orange and All American Girl Leaves)  * thread
* rotary cutters
* measuring tape.

Nora and I made these from start to finish in about 2 hours yesterday.  So you still have time before tonight's barbeque to make a few pretty napkins!

1. Cut each fat quarter into four equal pieces -- 11 by 18 each
2.  Matching two different patterns, sew right sides together on three sides and leave a 3 inch hole in fourth side.  All seam allowances are 1/4 inch.
3.  Trim triangles off the corners and turn inside out. 
4.  Press flat and with a contrasting color thread sew a 1/4 seam around all four sides.

That's it!  Enjoy!

Spring Sewn Blankets

Oonagh and Cole needs light blankets for nap time at daycare.  Sometimes I send my knitted blankets but with weekly washing and carting them back and forth, I decided I needed to make something a bit lighter and easier to care for.  So when we received new fleece at the store I knew what I had to make.  I took 1 yard each of a soft cotton and soft fleece and made a light, soft nap blanket.  This would be a great first sewing project.  You can make it in 2 hours with a sewing machine or take your time to perfect your hand stitches.

Here are the instructions for machine sewing:

Materials (all available at Stitch DC):

1 yard soft fleece

1 yard cotton

coordinating cotton thread

Cut 1 yard each of your two fabrics.  Trim selvedges off and square off to 36" x 40" squares. 

With right sides facing together, sew three sides with a 1/4" seam allowance.  On fourth side, sew leaving 5" opening in the center of the seam.  Remember to backstitch at beginning and end of all seams.

Pull blanket inside out thru 5" hole.  Now with right sides facing, machine or hand sew 5" opening closed. 

Now for some fun, if your machine has fancy stitches, you can run a winding stitch along all four sides.  I did this 1" from edges.  Or you could hand stitch long stitches approximately 1" in from all edges. 

Enjoy!

Infinity Scarf -- Free Pattern

I've had lots of requests to make 2009 It-Scarf -- the Infinity Scarf. It's a big loop scarf that you wrap around a couple of times. So simple to wear and knit!

Check out Marjorie sporting her Infinity Scarf.

So here is the basic formula.

Gauge 5 stitches = 1 inch.

Materials : US 6 Long circular 32-40"

400 yards of sport weight yarn (suggesed 1 skein of Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere)

Cast on 250 stitches.

Place marker, join round taking care not to twist your stitches.

Row 1: *K1, P1 repeat from * across row.

Row 2: *P1, K1 repeat from * across row.

repeat rows 1 and 2 for 1.5 inches.

Change to stockinette stitch and work until scarf measures 6 inches

Work rows 1 and 2 (the seed stitch) for 1.5 inches.

Scarf measures 50" long and 7.5" wide.

Weave in ends.

Just a note, if you twist your first row, don't worry. It's looks great as a Mobius too.

free pattern from Blue Sky Alpacas

It's almost Thanksgiving so Christmas is just around the corner. So a small cute project to work on this sunday and maybe while you're watching the Macy Day Parade and Football games.

This Sunday from 1-3, the Holiday gift project is the Java Cloche. The class is free with purchase of materials. Learn to make a hat and if you're ambitious add the fair isle or if you are just a beginner who is tired of making scarves just learn to knit in the round. To make it even easier, I'll share how to convert this hat pattern into a cute neckwarmer.

So sometimes, it's hard to pick just one project for our sunday free holiday class. So I highlighted a few other projects that I'd love to work on but only so many Sundays. Here are two more that fit with the weekend.

turkey pattern thx spud and chloe.

and this acorn purse project. i thought it would be fun to carry around this month as the leaves are falling.