tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64430104760040039452024-02-08T00:03:11.357-05:00NurseyknitterA blog about a lot of knitting, and a little about life; all from my ever so slightly tilted view.Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-15601644413755631222011-11-29T08:19:00.000-05:002011-11-29T08:19:27.987-05:00A compilation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSDSgkw1oAfxYDvb5CRzupS-EBx4qwqSYbKCeeq7zWRD5q-OoOaXRncDZWTT3ci1qsxanu-Ra3c1Wi_B4WjM7_l8w1yOOBwuEBYRk5m4ILYH70OKMYY1ySXXNixQyfkd5MZUtuA7N93FH/s1600/001+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSDSgkw1oAfxYDvb5CRzupS-EBx4qwqSYbKCeeq7zWRD5q-OoOaXRncDZWTT3ci1qsxanu-Ra3c1Wi_B4WjM7_l8w1yOOBwuEBYRk5m4ILYH70OKMYY1ySXXNixQyfkd5MZUtuA7N93FH/s320/001+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">* knitting a narrow project on long needles!!! I hate getting poked, having to adjust how I hold my needles, or just plain start yelling at the needles to stay outta my way when I'm working on something like a scarf that only needs a short needle; </span><span style="color: #351c75;">And finding short knitting needles in all sizes can be a challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Well, after one of my wrestling matches with my Susan Bates 14 inch needles, I gave them to my husband and said "Cut these in half!" About 3 minutes later, I had a pair of lovely 7 inch needles!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Here's how: This works best with the Susan Bates metal needles (I wouldn't recommend you cut your wood or plastic needles)</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">With a pair of pliers, pull off the top of the needle (the part that has the name on it), set aside and using metal snips or a hack saw, cut off the excess needle from the 'non pointy' end. With some glue of your choice, pop that top back on, let dry and voila!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">So, the next time you buy a set of needles, buy 2 pair! You'll have a long pair for the big projects, and you can make a short pair for your smaller things. </span>Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-16839807567179365112011-01-07T15:39:00.053-05:002011-01-10T14:26:23.838-05:00It's a Green Thing<strong><span style="color: #274e13;"><em>IT'S A GREEN THING</em></span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Techniques involved: knit, purl, increasing using M1R, M1L, backwards loop cast-on ( there are several video sites showing this technique - Very simple)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">M1R: A make one right slanting: Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from <u>back to front</u>. Knit through the front of the loop.</span><span style="color: #274e13;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">M1L: A make one left slanting:Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from <u>front to back</u>. Knit through the back of the loop. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">There is also an excellent website showing various knitting increases: <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases">http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky,Three-ply superfine Merino wool. Bulky 104 yards (95 meters); Color: Verde Adriana</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Amount needed for project : approx. 75 yds</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">CO 28 sts on 3 DPNs</span><br />
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<div><div></div><div>I recently finished a day long shopping marathon with one of my oldest and dearest friends at an outlet mall. You know the ones - mile long row of brand name stores, usually located far out of town, that claim bargain prices; however, rarely do they live up to the proclamation. Anywho, in one of those stores, I found a scarf made in China (really?? - I would never have imagined) - machine knit ,of this I'm certain, but it was adorable and I was oh so very nearly tempted to purchase it. I really truly had to restrain myself. I mean after all, a proclaimed knitting addict BUYING a bulk produced scarf? I think not. But, I'll admit - I did look to see if yanking the tag and passing it off as an original was an option. </div><br />
<div>So, I drove home empty handed but for the new shoes I bought early on and wore the remainder of the day for my poor feet; exhausted, but my mind was all the while coming up with a pattern to recreate that <em>lovely little red scarf</em>. </div><div>Here is my attempt: </div><div></div><br />
<div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 130%;"><strong>Pocket Scarf</strong></span></div><br />
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9VL3jLL97J3sn_dK1y0JTplVyPJ7V2PBHC2Hl6vhPDTYjXRKs4lq2woy3otjUD0CsfgW5mYcAZPc-LDFPHvU3kia1okftzIr0d0vVARcBreATxjwfvAzpAgNWskqU4RAxmobSMe19dsX/s1600/016.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555472157934158706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9VL3jLL97J3sn_dK1y0JTplVyPJ7V2PBHC2Hl6vhPDTYjXRKs4lq2woy3otjUD0CsfgW5mYcAZPc-LDFPHvU3kia1okftzIr0d0vVARcBreATxjwfvAzpAgNWskqU4RAxmobSMe19dsX/s320/016.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
Finished piece is approx. 37 inches excluding fringe.<br />
Yarn used: Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends - 2 skeins - color Tomato<br />
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Needles: size 10 straight <br />
Notions: stitch holders, blunt eye needle or crochet hook for ends<br />
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*This pattern is made with 2 strands held together**<br />
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Row 1: K15<br />
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Row 2: K3, P2, K5, P2, K3<br />
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Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 12 rows or approx. 3 inches ending on WS<br />
*Creating the pocket*<br />
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K15, increasing each stitch (knit into the front and back of each stitch) - you should now have a total of 30 stitches on your needle.<br />
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Slide every other stitch onto a stitch holder and leave alone for now.<br />
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You should now have 15 stitches on your working needles and 15 on a stitch holder.<br />
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Continuing with pattern, rows 1 and 2 for 19 rows or approx. 4 inches, ending on WS (this is the front of your pocket); break yarn. and place these stitches onto stitch holder<br />
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Place stitches from first stitch holder back onto needle. <br />
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Knit 19 rows. (this has now formed the back of the pocket).<br />
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Now you will need to slide the stitches from the remaining stitch holder back onto your needle, alternating every one with a stitch already on your working needle. Be careful here not to drop any of your stitches and take your time. <br />
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You should now have 30 stitches on your needle. <br />
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K2tog for the entire row (15 stitches )<br />
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You have a completed pocket! Good for you!<br />
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Continue with pattern for approx. 30 inches.<br />
BO and work in ends.<br />
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Embellish ends as desired ( I used several strands and formed a large knot with fringe).<br />
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<div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-75875271062477366262010-01-07T16:47:00.016-05:002010-01-13T09:29:18.177-05:00I'll Have a Slice of Rasperry Tart, Please<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRVkJaLSH7blEvYtxfzyxRr2qUdsS1Fkv5heeGRkXEWuWywXo1NUfyQ9OsnZ2-hCFEKD0rLO2kvdB340YjXIGwvfeTU87GrOPhzeNtAooWMfH7PlQPLTQqWtLzlw6fQjE3gooOb-BPWXd/s1600-h/round_raspberry_tart.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424118098184465554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRVkJaLSH7blEvYtxfzyxRr2qUdsS1Fkv5heeGRkXEWuWywXo1NUfyQ9OsnZ2-hCFEKD0rLO2kvdB340YjXIGwvfeTU87GrOPhzeNtAooWMfH7PlQPLTQqWtLzlw6fQjE3gooOb-BPWXd/s320/round_raspberry_tart.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Let's talk about food. I know, I know, I said this was a blog about knitting, but I also said it's a little about life in general... and who doesn't like food, huh? Good food. And dessert ! What kind of life would it be if we didn't have the privilege of having something ooey, gooey, sweet, and delicious sliding across our tongues? </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">I love to bake! I leave the main cooking to my husband and I handle the desserts. In fact, I just baked a cake last night and made some delicious homemade frosting, thank you Julia Child. (Okay, yes, I was inspired by the movie Julie & Julia, and yes, I bought the darn cookbook. But no, this will NOT turn into a cooking blog). Now where was I? Oh yes, the cake. Quite good, though a tad on the ugly side. Okay, it stuck to the baking pan. Just close your eyes and swallow. So, due to my love of all desserts, ugly or pretty, I thought it was only right to pay homage to all things sweet and delicious. You're gonna want to eat this hat. It screams raspberries! Viva la dessert! Enjoy this pattern; it's easy and super fast thanks to Debbie Bliss's Cashmerino Superchunky. I added a bit of Berrocco Zap Yarn (Eyelash) to the first 5 rows and the pompom to jazz it up a bit. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">Difficulty: Beginner familiar with working in the round</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">Finished measurement: fits head circumference 20-23 inches</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">Yarn: Debble Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky - 1 ball, Berrocca Zap - enough for trip and pompom.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32aOAKuU2ZevV9LYRH2s51nirETBJFyZro_i3Kv37z1n9Xh0nQPCcFByRXHKw97bKMhAg2NhIkbAgkE9EtDK6YiW8AfDqVLbvOB2qhVuLDGcVmDytMw24wc6TfkFXWKr1rVyuyQTAMUjg/s1600-h/knitting+010110+067.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 330px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426230479524556482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32aOAKuU2ZevV9LYRH2s51nirETBJFyZro_i3Kv37z1n9Xh0nQPCcFByRXHKw97bKMhAg2NhIkbAgkE9EtDK6YiW8AfDqVLbvOB2qhVuLDGcVmDytMw24wc6TfkFXWKr1rVyuyQTAMUjg/s400/knitting+010110+067.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000000;">Needles and Notions: size 10.5 circular - 16 inch, size 10.5 straight needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p><br />Holding both yarns together, cast on 60 stitches, join stitches, avoiding twisting and place marker to mark beginning.</p><br /><br />Row 1-5 : k1p1<br />drop the Berrocca yarn, cutting, leaving a tail which you will weave in later.<br />Row 6 and all even rows: *p 5sts, with yarn in back, slip 1 st purlwise*, repeat from * to marker Row 7 and all odd rows: purl<br />Continue above until you've completed 20 rows - hat should be approx. 6 inches long from cast on.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA5_tjQhc_DT-Z7J8CsaBXGo7NSFpJHRqJEIjcJxYyT_EplysybCasw7MTiljQ4bfRIP60xkQBBgbi2kccukKIubQNQsPi9VikqXpPEDCifbEKnQIJBtP2ara-bz8BI6Eu-hrJMBLRdpP/s1600-h/knitting+010110+045.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 207px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426230794669802210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA5_tjQhc_DT-Z7J8CsaBXGo7NSFpJHRqJEIjcJxYyT_EplysybCasw7MTiljQ4bfRIP60xkQBBgbi2kccukKIubQNQsPi9VikqXpPEDCifbEKnQIJBtP2ara-bz8BI6Eu-hrJMBLRdpP/s320/knitting+010110+045.JPG" /></a><br />Begin decrease rows:<br />Row 1: *p3, p2tog, p1, repeat from * to marker<br />Row 2: *p2, p2tog, with yarn in back, slip 1 st purlwise, repeat from * to marker<br />Row 3: purl<br />Row 4: *p1, p2tog, with yarn in back, slip 1 st purlwise, repeat from * to marker<br />Row 5: purl<br />Row 6: *p1, p2tog, with yarn in back, slip 1 st purlwise, repeat from * to marker<br />Row 7: *p2tog, p1*, repeat from * to marker<br />Row 8: p2tog<br />Cut yarn, leaving tail approx. 20 inch long. Slip yarn end onto tapestry needle and thread through remaining stitches, pulling tight to a close.<br /><br />Make pom pom with both yarns held together. Trim to shape and attach to hat top with desired method.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426231032742817074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-sbgR9z94DOM_2EugNt2X7t2P2m7aAYYM3V3JrNDNM1XJCrI5_kHxIPAm34OaAUylXWttgYZf7hxqAT2Wt5ZOoHs8u57Nb5VFaSwcnagurYIQplNrgtXAY8ugpNYiKje9H0qqn_hEGLD/s320/knitting+010110+057.JPG" /></div></div></div>Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-3134556147832045272010-01-01T20:27:00.013-05:002010-05-12T20:30:38.430-04:00Wanted: Warm hat for bald head<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#000066;">Alpaca Ear Flap Hat</span> </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfJt6tX2VPGW0IKjs-W7ThV4JKGqzG6-_Quo9LbZJyNCWFAbmXLS8OhhMWYIzEhCieUQnejmYvZCB5fnV9smhynjY-uxfZRu_HAanK-COspfc3MEe8WyxD8qzcy4p39c6dyrDG8h66tQd/s1600-h/knitting+010210+012.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 335px; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422258660285094130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfJt6tX2VPGW0IKjs-W7ThV4JKGqzG6-_Quo9LbZJyNCWFAbmXLS8OhhMWYIzEhCieUQnejmYvZCB5fnV9smhynjY-uxfZRu_HAanK-COspfc3MEe8WyxD8qzcy4p39c6dyrDG8h66tQd/s320/knitting+010210+012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">H</span><span style="color:#000099;">a</span><span style="color:#3333ff;">pp</span><span style="color:#33ccff;">y</span> <span style="color:#330099;">N</span><span style="color:#6600cc;">ew</span> <span style="color:#000066;">Ye</span><span style="color:#33ccff;">a</span><span style="color:#330099;">r!</span> <span style="color:#000066;">My husband has the perfect head for knitted hats. It's round and shiny and quite susceptible to the cold. He started shaving his head several years ago when nature decided hair didn't belong there anymore. So, over the course of my few years of knitting, I've tackled several beanies for him - always from patterns that were good, but didn't quite fit as well as he wanted. This hat pattern was a lot of fun to create and I got his input every step of the way. And if you haven't yet noticed, it's made from my favorite yarn - 100% baby alpaca. Guaranteed warmth and comfort. </span><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p>Skill Level: Advanced Knitter</p><p>Techniques involved: knit, purl, increase, K2tog, backwards loop cast-on ( there are several video sites showing this technique - Very simple)</p><p>Yarn: Plymouth Yarn - Baby Alpaca Grande - US 10.5 needle = 3.5 sts per inch</p>Amount needed for project : approx. 140 yds<br /><br />Needles and notions: Size 10.5 , 16" circulars and 10.5 dpn, stitch markers, stich holder, tapestry needle<br /><br /><br />Fit's large man's head - 23" circumference +/- 1-2 inches<br /><br /><br />**note ** - 10.5 straight needles can be used during creation of the ear flaps.<br /><br />**note** - when increasing stitches on ear flaps, do not increase the first or last stitch unless stated. This allows for a neater, more uniform edge. Increase by knitting in front and back of same stitch.<br /><br /><br />**note** - knitting in the round creates stockinette stitch.<br /><br /><br /><br />Directions:<br />Begin with earflaps:<br /><br /><br />Earflap #1<br />CO 6 sts<br /><br /><br />row 1 - knit<br />row 2 - purl<br />row 3 - knit, increasing 2 sts on row ( ex. K1, K in front and back of next stitch, K2, K in frontand back of next stitch, K1) = 8 stitches are now on needle.<br />row 4 - purl<br />row 5 - knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 6 - purl<br />row 7 - knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 8 - purl<br />row 9 - knit<br />row 10 -purl, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 11 -knit<br />row 12 -purl<br />row 13 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 14 -purl<br />row 15 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 16 -purl<br />row 17 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row - 20 stitches now on needle<br />row 18 -purl<br />row 19 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 20 -purl<br />row 21 -knit<br />row 22 -purl, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 23 -knit<br />row 24 -purl<br />row 25 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row<br />row 26 -purl<br />row 27 -knit, increasing 2 sts on row - 28 stitches now on needle<br />row 28 -purl, increasing the first and last stitch in the row ( explanation: knit in front and back of first stitch, K26, knit in front and back of last stitch)<br /><br />place stitches on holder.<br /><br /><br />Earflap #2<br /><br />CO 6 sts<br />Repeat above - rows 1 - 28.<br />row 29 - knit, increasing the first and last stitch in the row.<br /><br /><br />If you knitted earflap #2 on straight needles, transfer to your circulars at this time.<br /><br /><br />Backwards loop cast-on 8 stitches.<br /><br /><br />Transfer earflap #1 to your circular needles. Your cast on stitches should be in the middle of the 2 earflaps. Join the earflap to the cast on stitches, knitting row 29 from above.<br /><br />Backwards loop cast-on 8 stitches. Place marker to indicate beginning. Join the other earflap to these stitches by knitting. You now have a complete circle, joined. 80 sts on needle. Continue knitting in the round until hat height is approximately 4 1/2 inches long from your cast on stitches. Place 6 markers evenly around hat ( * note - of course 6 doesn't divide evenly into 80, so I placed markers at the following #s - beginning, after st#13, after st#26, after st#39, after st#52, after st#66.<br /><br /><br />Begin decreasing as follows:<br />all rows are knit, on rows where you k2tog, do so before each marker.<br /><br /><br />Row 1:K2tog before each marker. (decreased 6 sts)<br />row 2: knit<br />row 3: knit<br />row 4: K2tog before each marker. (decreased 6 sts)<br />row 5: K2tog before each marker. (decreased 6 sts)<br />row 6: knit<br />row 7: K2tog before each marker. (decreased 6 sts)<br />row 8: knit<br />row 9: K2tog before each marker. (decreased 6 sts) = 50 sts remain.<br />row 10: knit<br />row 11: K2tog before each marker.<br />row 12: K2tog before each marker.<br />row 13: K2tog before each marker.<br />row 14: K2tog before each marker.<br />row 15: knit<br />row 16: K2tog before each marker. = 20 sts remain.<br />row 17: knit<br />row 18: K2tog before each marker.<br />row 19: K2tog before each marker. = 8 sts remain.<br /><br />remove markers - cut yarn , leaving tail and thread through remaining stitches, pulling tightly to close hole. Weave in ends.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnunqxNfiD41AOJvUWHqxr04YxVz0uB33lX5mfg7L3Ds3e5VN3_I76EmNRtqITv7INGGoRZ5PDldSL2nev3Z0ElqQ1B4lbqUSifzZNp5FYmkg-q4ZMGccTl1zvFH8XRtuxT7rAuCaJKQi/s1600-h/knitting+010210+021.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422259638277506770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnunqxNfiD41AOJvUWHqxr04YxVz0uB33lX5mfg7L3Ds3e5VN3_I76EmNRtqITv7INGGoRZ5PDldSL2nev3Z0ElqQ1B4lbqUSifzZNp5FYmkg-q4ZMGccTl1zvFH8XRtuxT7rAuCaJKQi/s200/knitting+010210+021.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cut 6 lengths of yarn , approximately 24 inches each. Thread 3 pieces of yarn through each earflap tip, braiding them together to desired length and securing end with a simple knot. Cut even, leaving approx. 1 inch of yarn.Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-26449061587950560262009-11-20T09:16:00.020-05:002009-11-20T17:01:52.842-05:00Is that a Frog on your head, I'm a slave to my cat, and other random thoughts<div><br /><br /></div><blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mwX65fnhHSqdTqZjg_BGMCcZmx51tL7asK7Os6RmolSZEgij8McA6OjgCUUkz7W2FvGLpWv389ND0NP_LjRwB0ZMQzLRV3l6zjARjDGi0KqwRXDjhv76EsDM2LqSdY4ZLhVMGyXJNg9w/s1600/knitting+project+112009+008.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mwX65fnhHSqdTqZjg_BGMCcZmx51tL7asK7Os6RmolSZEgij8McA6OjgCUUkz7W2FvGLpWv389ND0NP_LjRwB0ZMQzLRV3l6zjARjDGi0KqwRXDjhv76EsDM2LqSdY4ZLhVMGyXJNg9w/s1600/knitting+project+112009+008.JPG"></blockquote></a><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406214836799394242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mwX65fnhHSqdTqZjg_BGMCcZmx51tL7asK7Os6RmolSZEgij8McA6OjgCUUkz7W2FvGLpWv389ND0NP_LjRwB0ZMQzLRV3l6zjARjDGi0KqwRXDjhv76EsDM2LqSdY4ZLhVMGyXJNg9w/s400/knitting+project+112009+008.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih7BUMz3ChO8q4Peuik2UKVzkwaIhyphenhyphen3PoAt2klmbFjery5oYhZ5YaFllpVllXOtxR-G3cHKe3CZUlkvI29FF7CMjUK1kAyyAkjNelzgesAdXWUiMXGK-_RFlpGsm26T46gWPEgtmu0gy2/s1600/lily.jpg"></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Every morning we go through the same routine. Fresh water, layering the pillows on the bed in just a particular way, downstairs for breakfast and back and forth from my office to the bedroom to play at least 3 times before 10am. This is not my schedule, but rather my cat's schedule that I have the privilege of following. It seems that she thinks I'm at home everyday just to fulfill her every fancy. I don't mind though; she is a joy, and her quiet meows and purrs fill my heart with love. ~ Excuse me while I make my 5th trip back to the bedroom to make sure the bed pillows are placed just right for her to nap behind. ~ </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">So, have you ever wished you could be the one to sit around and come up with the names for all the colors of paints, crayons, nail polish, yarn? What a fun job that would be. My kitchen is red, but the paint color is called "Summer Pudding". The nail polish on my toes is pink but the color is "Blushingham Palace". The yarn for my recently knitted creation is called "Lily Pad" and it does remind me of frogs and lilies floating on the pond water. I hope you enjoy this easy pattern which uses one of my favorite stitches: the seed stitch: </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Seed Stitch Alapaca hat</strong> </span><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Difficulty: Beginner familiar with working in the round </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Finished measurements: Head measurement 20-23 inches<br />Yarn: Misti Baby Alpaca Chunky hand painted (100% Baby Alpaca) - 1 hank = approx 109 yards </span><span style="color:#660000;">Needles: size 10.5 circulars and 10.5 dpn</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle </span><span style="color:#660000;"><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Stitch Glossary:</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">1- <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Seed stitch</span></strong> - K1 P1 for 1 round, then P1 K1 (in other words, knit your purls and purl your knits)</span><span style="color:#660000;">[ x - knit, o - purl : example : round 1 - xoxoxoxo , </span><span style="color:#660000;">round 2 - oxoxoxox ]</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">2 - <strong><span style="font-size:85%;">K2tog</span></strong>- knit 2 stitches together.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Using circular needles, cast on 66 stiches using long tail cast-on. Join for working in the round and place marker for beginning of round. Begin seed stitch for 5 rounds. The pattern will work as follows </span><span style="color:#660000;">** Explanation: because this is an even number cast on, when working the seed stitch in the round, at the beginning of the <em>next</em> round you will have to knit or purl twice in order to create the pattern. So, if round one started with a knit and ended with a purl, round two would do the same, which would NOT create the seed stitch. Simply knit or purl the same stitch you just ended with and start the new round with the appropriate stitch: </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Rounds 1-5 : seed stitch</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Rounds 6-10 : knit stitch (which will form stockinette stitch when worked in the round)</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Rounds 11-15: seed stitch</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Rounds 16-20 : knit stitch</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Rounds 21-25: seed stitch</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Knit next 3 rounds then </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><em>Begin crown decrease</em>: Switch to DPN when work becomes too small for circulars<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 1: (K9, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 2: (K8, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 3: (K7, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 4: (K6, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 5: knit </span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 6 : (K5, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 7: knit</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 8: (K4, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 9: knit</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 10: (K3, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 11: (K2, K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 12: (K1, K2 tog) 6 times</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Row 13: (K2tog) 6 times</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Cut yarn leaving an 8 inch tail. With tapestry needle, thread yarn through remaining stitches. Weave in ends. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">And watch out for frogs. They will be very tempted to jump on your head!</span></strong> </div><div> </div><div><br /><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSe0ZmPPHryTGZx8WXJTCnk7I_n086BlQR1H2yDRkdmR6z6SWsF2-hvjUr-mwgzGGZ_FLrVYN3m4ltDRCxr3S-RI64GB6GTcGIh-lwfLXdWA6TG34TuV6rtsTpQiNJbGRX1ayF6m783Kj/s1600/knitting+project+112009+010.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 239px; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406308843146677762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSe0ZmPPHryTGZx8WXJTCnk7I_n086BlQR1H2yDRkdmR6z6SWsF2-hvjUr-mwgzGGZ_FLrVYN3m4ltDRCxr3S-RI64GB6GTcGIh-lwfLXdWA6TG34TuV6rtsTpQiNJbGRX1ayF6m783Kj/s320/knitting+project+112009+010.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKaSiKUcgLRYwpfMbgYtob2wx6rNvG7YcTZ0CJPZtM1KrHnAMIV9HoavOuR9P5GbQVN9Jqb2JM0vWCYyAqMGL4W85LILpt7OF8VBNRSw0m8PsEK5PROlLllzm6GW6tuDpOo3BLG3oBF4C/s1600/knitting+project+112009+011.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 210px; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406308233059223474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKaSiKUcgLRYwpfMbgYtob2wx6rNvG7YcTZ0CJPZtM1KrHnAMIV9HoavOuR9P5GbQVN9Jqb2JM0vWCYyAqMGL4W85LILpt7OF8VBNRSw0m8PsEK5PROlLllzm6GW6tuDpOo3BLG3oBF4C/s320/knitting+project+112009+011.JPG" /></a></strong></div>Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-81601911488087752312009-11-10T08:57:00.006-05:002009-11-10T09:27:13.796-05:00Can you ear me now? - Alpaca headband<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY4LfryB3DvYFWf_L1I0PEQMRMy0s5Y_mAIS58RzC_eSbURbC8ifmveszKyE1SAs2FPhOe6phbw23o_PvEBmxHafDmU-BFXg55egJZnC3JbJwmwajUV-NMzcUZEIDgGLJCXonrFXnSGKo/s1600-h/knitting+111009+005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402474088741193938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY4LfryB3DvYFWf_L1I0PEQMRMy0s5Y_mAIS58RzC_eSbURbC8ifmveszKyE1SAs2FPhOe6phbw23o_PvEBmxHafDmU-BFXg55egJZnC3JbJwmwajUV-NMzcUZEIDgGLJCXonrFXnSGKo/s400/knitting+111009+005.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7i2nGJj5MqDIxY9u1OZlHOQnmV9I7q7bXb83fnYg6ne57tNA__yC7ftW4OfKcaekYIEob9tzyUStIw9s8qzqc0ojBxFenkrFd3T8xx2xXT5Xuw9AIR1JfUd8EHFTKasvTZXQ-QvL8rQAp/s1600-h/knitting+111009+001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402474083548841234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7i2nGJj5MqDIxY9u1OZlHOQnmV9I7q7bXb83fnYg6ne57tNA__yC7ftW4OfKcaekYIEob9tzyUStIw9s8qzqc0ojBxFenkrFd3T8xx2xXT5Xuw9AIR1JfUd8EHFTKasvTZXQ-QvL8rQAp/s400/knitting+111009+001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p> </p><p><br /><br /> </p>One of my favorite sites to find knitting patterns is www.knittingpatterncentral.com, and I've always wanted to publish a knitting pattern of my own. However, as I only consider myself an advanced beginner in knitting, I decided that I didn't want to be the cause of alot of knitters pulling their hair out trying to knit some concoction that I might come up with.<br />But, I'm not opposed to trying something simple. This headband will keep your ears toasty warm and you'll look great too! So, here is my first attempt at my very own pattern - albeit very, very simple.<br /><br /><strong>Alpaca Headband</strong><br /><br />Yarn: Misti Alpaca Hand Painted Chunky; 100% Baby Alpaca - Color: Havasu<br />Amount: approximately 40 yards<br />Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch on size 10 needles.<br /><br />Finished Dimension: (approximate) 2.75 x 18 inches (will fit up to 23 inch circumference when worn as pictured above)<br /><br /><strong>Please note</strong>: I used size 10.5 needles for this headband.<br /><br />Cast on 11 stitches<br /><br />Work back and forth in knit stitch - slip the first stitch in each row knitwise to produce a nice edge.<br /><br />Work until approximate length<br /><br />Seam the two ends using preferred method. This web site offers several techniques for seaming: http://www.knitsimplemag.com/node/18Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-3167318937793551922009-11-04T14:07:00.002-05:002009-11-04T14:25:58.426-05:00Darling, you thrill me<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsvBJh_gfRDoBgl84v2yEhUSLofGSXHG44QiiVx_ePXuWsQSIy31iIotOa5cLUsupvA_9aIRGCW-15stWdT4YEaC9dxhwpMI1foOUL5CtcyDIVGUkgW1_Iu-8GLewdjBDp7WZKMRljAgI/s1600-h/yarn.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsvBJh_gfRDoBgl84v2yEhUSLofGSXHG44QiiVx_ePXuWsQSIy31iIotOa5cLUsupvA_9aIRGCW-15stWdT4YEaC9dxhwpMI1foOUL5CtcyDIVGUkgW1_Iu-8GLewdjBDp7WZKMRljAgI/s320/yarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400327701744436834" /></a><br />Small balls of Angora, Silk, Mohair. Jewel tones, muted browns, spicy reds. It's more than the eye can behold, and each time I visit my LYS I know I'm in trouble and will not be leaving empty handed. Today, Jenna was there and she gets as excited about the yarn as I do, showing me new patterns, new yarns, always the expert on how to exchange one yarn for another and still get the same outcome. She's always understanding when I say "Oh, I can't possibly spend $30 on one skein of yarn", and she happily takes me to a more affordable option. Sometimes however, well, more often than not, I end up being drawn back over to that pricey skein of silk - I swear sometimes I can hear it calling me. Today was no exception. I had 6 balls of yarn in my arms before I even realized what I was doing. I always pick up more than I plan to buy, that way when I leave the store with less, I feel like I've sacrificed something and it seems to make the purchase more bearable. Now don't think for one minute that I begrudge spending the money on yarn. It's a hobby I thoroughly enjoy and it keeps me home, safe at night, snuggled in next to hubby and kitty. Another successful and well enjoyed trip completed with dreams of next time.<br />Now, should I start on something new with my new found loves or put them away for now and finish those other 'works in progress'. Who knows.Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443010476004003945.post-73614708432806766212009-11-03T10:40:00.001-05:002009-11-04T14:31:29.844-05:00A Tuesday in November<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24t5mcZBFdLOczKGsBuzRK_Xdo0_y_FE3Vg7fphbJ_ptXi48TBjnos_0H_2qwjHdgRDYF9Tv_HZoKm-vQKddQwEOyLbtbuwg01YyT_Tq8LWXJt6rzK8Ji7peWuAFbx1B4MmaLnrqajm8S/s1600-h/fall.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 72px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24t5mcZBFdLOczKGsBuzRK_Xdo0_y_FE3Vg7fphbJ_ptXi48TBjnos_0H_2qwjHdgRDYF9Tv_HZoKm-vQKddQwEOyLbtbuwg01YyT_Tq8LWXJt6rzK8Ji7peWuAFbx1B4MmaLnrqajm8S/s320/fall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400333309040690978" /></a><br /><br />A short visit from dad this morning; a nice break from the humdrum of work - albeit a very slow day on the job. I have so much to do, but I have no choice but to sit shackled to this desk and wait until the clock ticks down the minutes until I'm free to do what really matters to me. And by that time, I'll be so tired of sitting here that I won't have the energy to get anything else done. The cat is asleep under the covers in the bedroom and the house is quiet. I'm researching for a new knitting project (although I have 4 unfinished projects that I can think including some Christmas gifts - time is ticking fast on the deadline to get these done). Found a great beret at <a href="http://sockpixie.blogspot.com/">http://sockpixie.blogspot.com</a> - the February Beret. I'll be drawn like a magnet to my LYS before too long to touch and feel all the new yarns, delighting in trying to pick out which one I will use for this project. I think I've figured out the joy of knitting is finding that perfect pattern and then buying the yarn!<br />Welcome to my blog spot.Nurseyknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072758529055529noreply@blogger.com0