Friday, 26 January 2024

Easter Chick Coaster





yellow dk yarn

4 mm needles


Measures approx 19 cm


Begin at the bottom cast on 22 stitches

Knit 4 rows


Next row :  knit to end

Next row: knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3


Repeat these 2 rows 5 times


Next row:  knit 2, knit into front and back of next stitch, knit to end

Next row: knit 2, knit into front and back of next stitch, purl to last 3 stitches, knit


Repeat until 34 stitches on needle


Next row: knit 2, s1, knit 1, p.s.s.o. Knit to end

Next row: knit 2, knit 2 tog., purl to last 3 stitches, knit


Repeat until 18 stitches on needle

Continue on these stitches for 10 rows


Next row: knit 2 tog across the row

Next row: purl 2 tog across the row to last stitch, purl 1


Cut yarn leaving a length and thread through stitches

Use remainder to make a few tuffs 



Stitch eyes and beak or add wiggle eyes and felt peak


Weave in loose ends


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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Two Colour Baby Hat

 



Size: 0-3 months



Approx 23 g of Dk yarn in two colours total


4 mm needles


cast  on 64 stitches in first colour 


Row 1: knit 1, purl 1 to end

Row 2: purl 1, knit 1 to end


Continue theses two rows for 12 cms

Change to second colour


Shape Crown


Row 1: *k6, k2tog* repeat to end (56 st.)

Row 2 and alt rows - knit

Row 3: *k5, k2tog* repeat to end (48 st.)

Row 5: *k4, k2tog* repeat to end (40 st.)

Row 7: *k3, k2tog* repeat to end (32 st.)

Row 9:  *k2, k2tog* repeat to end (24 st.)

Row 11: *k1, k2tog* repeat to end (26 st.)

Row 13: *k2tog* repeat to end (8 st.)


cut yarn long enough to thread through the remaining stitches and sew up  seam.



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Friday, 22 December 2023

Owl Fridge Magnet

 



Oddments of 2 colours of dk yarn

4 mm needles

2.5 x 2.5 square of card

Small fridge magnet

Wiggle eyes embellishments


 cast on 28 stitches


Row 1: knit 


Repeat for 3 cm

Change colour


Knit 1 row, purl 1 row

Repeat for 4 cm



Cast off


Join back  seam  and slip card inside

Join bottom and top seams


Glue  magnet at back and add eyes, sew a mouth



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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Christmas Fridge Magnets

 



Oddments of red and white dk yarn

Bobble

4 mm needles


Hat

With white, cast on 24 stitches

Knit 2 rows

With red, stocking stitch 14 rows


Next row: knit 2 tog across row

Next row: purl 2 tog to end 

Cut yarn leaving a small length to thread through stitches, pull gently, secure and sew seam

Add bobble

Add magnet to back


Jumper

Knit 2 pieces


With white Cast on 14 stitches

Knit 2 rows


With red

Next knit 1 row, purl 1 row for 4 cm

Next row cast on 8 stitches knit to end

Next row cast on 8 stitches, knit 4 purl to last 4 stitches, knit 4

Next row knit

Next row knit 4 purl to last 4 stitches knit to end

Repeat last  2 rows 1 more  time

Knit 2 rows


Cast off

Sew side seams and under arm

Sew shoulder seams


Add magnet to back





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Friday, 15 December 2023

Colour Organiser Button Bags





Oddments of Dk yarn in various colours

8 mm needles

Colour match buttons


Cast 20 stitches


Knit 4 rows


Row 1: knit

Row 2: knit 2,  purl to last 2 stitches, knit 2


Repeat these rows for 14 cm


Next row: knit 2, s1, knit 1, p.s.s.o. Knit to end


Repeat last row until 10 stitches remain


Button hole row : knit 4, yfd knit 2 together, knit to end 


Continue decrease rows until 3 stitches remain

Knit 2 together

Knit 2 together


Fasten off


Sew sides, add button


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Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Quick and Easy Towel Holder

 


5.5 mm needles

Oddments of 2 colours dk yarn

Fabric flower and button


Knitted in garter stitch throughout



Cast on 68 stitches


Knit 5 rows


Cast off


Sew seam and move it to centre


Add button and flower to secure the two halves and cover the seam




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