October 2011 Stitch of the month

October 2011 Stitch of the month Crochet

 

 This is a fast and simple stitch and would make a great mile a minute stitch, just do 11 stitches.

Ch: multiple of 7 + 4

For sample ch 18 (2 x7 + 4 = 18)

Row 1: Dc in 4th in from hook, *skip 2 chains, 3 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 2 DC  in each of next  2 ch, repeat from * across row. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, *skip 1 dc, 1dc in next 2 dc (2 dc group), skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sp between next 2 dc group, repeat from * across row. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, *skip 1 dc, 3 dc between next 2 dc, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next 2dc, repeat from * across row, end 2 dc in top of turning chain, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern until square.

This is an open and airy stitch, you can also use it for coasters, with a backing or just another afghan square, just remember to crochet an edging around it.

The directions for this pattern stitch are copyrighted. You may not use it on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor copied. It is for your personal use only.

 

 

Knit New Born Baby Bonnet

July 2011 Pattern of the Month Knit

Knit New Born Baby Bonnet @1977 by N Banks

                                 

This is a hat I made several of when my daughter was a baby, I couldn't find patterns in 4 ply, which sold for about 57 cents a skein. My daughter is now 36 years old. Enjoy!!! 

Materials:

4 ply yarn     #4 needles

about 20 inches of ½ wide ribbon.

Cast on 72 stitches

K2 P2 for 1 inch

K 1 row, P 1 row for 1 inch

Decrease as follows:

Row 1: K1, k 2 tog, K 20, K 2 tog, place marker, K 22, place marker, K 2 tog, K to last 3 stitches, K 2 tog, k1.

Row 2:  and all even rows, Purl.

Row 3: continue decreasing and passing markers until piece is 3 ½ inches from beginning. Then:

Do not decrease on the ends of needles, continue with decrease at the markers until piece is 4 inches from beginning, ending with a knit row.

P row: bind off the stitches to the first marker, pass marker, p to end.

R row: bind off the stitches to marker,  continue on center 22 stitches till back is same length as sides. Bind off, sew side seams together.

With wrong side facing you, pick up and p 62 stitches long bottom of hat

Next row: K 2, yo, k 2 tog, across row.

Next row: Purl, then bind off all stitches. Weave the ribbon between the eyelets of the last row.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted. It is for your personal use only.

 

May 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit Elongated Stitch Knit

May 2011 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

 

This is such a nice stitch, would make a nice baby blanket, dishcloth or even a set of coasters. Enjoy!

Based on a multiple of 4, plus 2

Row 1: (WS) Purl.

Row 2:  Knit.

Row 3:  P1, * p3, p1 wrapping yarn twice around needle, *, end pl.

Row 4:  K1, * drop next double­ wrapped st to front of work (creating one elongated st), k3, pick up elongated st with tip of Left Hand needle and k it; rep from *, end kl.

Rep rows 1-4 for Elongated Stitch Pattern

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Happy New Year

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful New Year filled with joy, happiness, and tons of Yarn.

Knit New Born Baby Mittens

September 2011 Pattern of the Month Knit

 

Knit New Born Baby Mittens@
 1977 N. L. Banks

 

Size 4 knitting needles

4 ply yarn, about an oz or two

2 pieces of ribbon about 15 inches long

 

When I had my daughter in 1977, I could not find patterns using 4 ply yarn any where, so I made my own. This is one of three patterns that I made lots of in different colors. Hope you enjoy it.

Cast on 24 stitches

K2 P 2 for one inch

Beading row:

K1, yo, K2 tog., across row.

Then purl one row, knit one row for 2 ¼ inches from beginning.

Decease as follows:

Row 1: k 1, k 2 tog, k 7, slip 1, k 1, psso, place marker, k 1, slip 1, k1 psso, k to last 3 stitches, k 2 tog, k1.

Row 2: and all even rows:  Purl

Row 3 and all odd rows: K 1, k 2 tog, k to 2 stitches before marker, slip 1, k 1, psso, slip marker, slip 1, k 1, psso, k to last 3 stitches slip 1, k 1, psso, k1.

Continue till 6 stitches remain, cut 10 inch piece and run thru stitches, pulling up tight, then weave side stitches tog. at sides.  Make 2, weave ribbon in and out the beading row on mittens.

 

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Mail Order Mistletoe Brides

Mail Order Mistletoe Brides

This is an historial two novels in one by Jillian Hart and Janet
Tronstad. It's two wonderful tails about two women Mercy Jacobs and Maeve Flanagan who want new beginnings, hoping for love and a better life than what they and their children have left behind them. A change tostart over and make it right this time.

 They travel far from their home towns on the east coast, traveling
through cold, snow, mountains and the unknow to total strangers hoping and praying that they have not made a mistake coming so far.

 This takes guts and lots of prayers as they reach their new homes,
Mercy to Cole Matheson and his daughter Amelia. Can Mercy win the love of his daughter, can she win Cole's love instead of a business like arrangement?

Can Cole love her son? Maeve Flanagan answered an ad for a cook and a marriage in name only. Can she win Noah Miller love's and will he love her daughter? 

 These are two really good books in one, I gave it 5 stars.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18050808-mail-order-mistletoe-brides?from_search=true

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope your Christmas is overflowing with love and happiness!