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it’s official
I am taking a hiatus, for unknown length of time.
I’ve been wanting to for a few months, if my lack of posting didn’t tip that off. I was hoping to make it through the next few months though, but I’ve got no desire.
I’ve been doing my writing almost daily since December, and I just can’t do everything.
Darci basically spammed me to death with her knitting, and forced me to pick up my needles. I now have a hat that just needs decreases. I may finish it before winter is over. Probably not. Last year we didn’t get cold temps or snow past January, and snow’s been melted for weeks now.
My foxtrotter pattern went live in December. You can find it here
And if you want to see it:
Leelee’s Knit Baby Boots
Free for personal use only.
Find this pattern here on Ravelry.
When my oldest was a baby, she was gifted a pair of chunky fabric bootees that were adorable on her chubby feet. With this image in mind I began searching for a good pattern, I found loads of great patterns. They all came short in regards to my worsted cotton, and size 6 dpn’s though.
So came Leelee’s boots. There is no rocket science in these, I just wanted them to stay on, be cute, and work with her outfits. They are knit in the round, top down, use worsted weight, tie with i-cord, and hopefully stay on your little one’s feet as they do my own little Leelee’s feet. Added bonus she loves to play with them.
As always I’d love to see your projects; I’m available to answer any questions, and most importantly Happy Knitting!
*new size to come after Miss Pickle outgrows this size; she has peanut feet what can I say.
Modeled by Miss Pickle.
Sizing
Age & Length
0 – 3 Months – 4in / 10cm
Material List
MC – 1 skein Peaches and Cream – Taupe *will not use a full skein*
CC – 1/4 skein Peaches and Cream – Pale Pink
US 6 / 4.0 mm Double Pointed Needles (DPN’s)
Tapestry Needle (for seaming)
Gauge
5 stitches per inch.
Stitch Patterns
Ribbing Pattern:
Round 1 – *K1, P1*
Seed Stitch Pattern:
Round 1 – p1, k1
Round 2 – k1, p1
Cuff
Cast on 26 stitches.
Divide stitches among 3 of your DPN’s.
Join yarn and work in ribbing pattern for 2 1/2in.
Eyelet Round
k2, * yo, k2tog* repeat to end of round
knit 3 rounds
Turning for Top of Boot
knit 5 stitches, turn, purl 9, turn.
Working only the 9 stitches, slip first stitch on each row. knit 15 rows in stockinette stitch, ending with a knit row.
pick up 11 stitches on left side, between needles. Using the slipped stitches for guide.
knit stitches on next needle.
pick up 10 stitches on the right side.
Rearrange stitches as such
9 stitches on first needle; (these are the ones you turned for top of boot)
19 stitches on needle 2;
19 stitches on needle 3
knit 4 rounds (this is the side of the shoe)
change to cc
purl 1 row
Sole
You will be working in Seed Stitch Pattern (above) and decreasing as follows.
Round 1 – Decreasing Round
needle 1 – k2tog, *seed stitch pattern*
needle 2 – k2tog *seed stitch pattern* to last two stitches on needle, k2tog.
needle 3 – k2tog, *seed stitch pattern* to last two stitches on needle, k2tog
round 2 – *seed stitch pattern* all needles
Repeat Round 1 & Round 2 until you have:
needle 1 – 6 stitches
needle 2 – 13 stitches
needle 3 – 13 stitches
bind off in seed stitch pattern
seam bottom.
I-Cord
Cast on 2 stitches and work in I-Cord on your DPN’s until you reach your desired length.
Tip: After a few inches I thread it through the eyelet holes on the shoe and knit the I-Cord until it’s long enough to tie comfortably.
Embellishment
I used the instructions for Flower 1 from the Knitty Petals. I cast on 50 stitches for flower, and it made 4 petals.
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leave some comment loveAayla Knit Baby Blanket
Find this pattern here on Ravelry.
The easiest, funkiest baby blanket, ever. Or that I’ve personally seen. 
I’m not a big fan of pastels, and when my good friend, Kris got pregnant, I really wanted to make a great baby blanket but couldn’t find anything that was fun, easy, quick, and colorful. All important, since my yarn arrived two weeks before her due date.
The toddler size makes a great lap blanket, and this could easily be adjusted by casting on more, or using more skeins for length to make it an adult sized blanket.
Some color ideas: Azure & Periwinkle, Pink & Buttermilk, LightBlue & Buttermilk, Blue & Light Blue, Lime & Azure, Burnt Sienna & Azure, Burnt Sienna & Lime, Orange & Yellow, Red & Yellow.
Size
Infant 28 x 34*
Toddler – 34 x 41
Material List
Knit Picks Crayon {100% pima cotton; DK weight};
5[7] skeins of each color.
1 pair US #10 straight or circular needles *do not join*
Gauge
3.5 stitches per inch
With this blanket it’s really not imperative to do a gauge swatch.
*I’m not certain what the final length was on the infant size.
Pattern
With both colors of yarn (2 strands, one of each color), cast on 100 [120] stitches with Long Tail Cast on method or another stretchy cast on.
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Work in garter stitch until you are almost out of yarn, then bind off loosely. Weave in all loose ends, at least 3″ since this is machine washable yarn, and you want it to hold up. |
Fold up, and wrap with a ribbon and give it to the happy new mom, she will love it. 
If you use this pattern, I would love to see the finished results. You can leave me a comment here, and don’t forget to post it at ravelry!
shown in buttermilk & pink
fru-fru knit tank top
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Measurements Material List
1 pair US #7 circular needles Gauge |
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Pattern
Body Section
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Work in purl across row
Knit one row
Switch to CC
Knit 2 rows
Divide stitches evenly, front and back, placing stitch markers on the sides. There should be 46 stitches for the front, with the beginning of the round in the center.
You are going to work flat, front first, leaving the back alone for the moment.
Decrease:
RS: Slip1, k2tog, knit until 3 stitches, SKP, K1
WS: Purl
RS: Knit
WS: Purl
Work decrease pattern until 38 stitches remain on the front. When you are done decreasing, only do one row of the purl.
Bind-Off Front:
Bind off 6 stitches, place next 3 stitches on a DPN, continue binding off until 9 stitches remain, place next 3 stitches on DPN, continue binding off.
Stitches placed on DPN’s are going to be your straps.
Bind-Off Back:
Cast Off and weave in loose ends.
Finishing Straps:
Work one strap until it measures 8″. (You can try the garment on your child to see what length of straps would be best fitting for them).
Carefully layout and measure strap placement, mine are roughly an inch over, on the back. Pick up 3 stitches on the back, and Kitchener Stitch the strap to the back.
Repeat for second strap.
Weave in all loose ends, at least 3″ if you plan to machine wash the garment. Enjoy!
Up Close Pictures
You can place ribbon or I-cord in the eyelet section, or leave as is.
If you use this pattern, I would love to see the finished results. You can leave me a comment here, and don’t forget Ravelry!
