Mitered Corners

Such fun to knit!

SQ1: Cast on 16 stitches R1: K6, K2tog, k2tog, K6

R2: and all even rows Knit

R3: K5, k2tog,K2tog, K5

R5: K4, K2tog, K2tog, K4 - see a pattern forming??

R7: K3, K2tog, K2tog, K3

R9: K2, K2tog, K2tog, K2

R11: K1, K2tog, K2tog, K1

R13: K2tog twice

R14: K2tog

For the second square, leave the stitch on the needle. While looking at the front of your work, pick up and knit 7 stitches along the left side of the diamond, then using the knitted cast on, cast on 8. - 16 sts in all

Repeat the 14 rows above.

You can knit a strip like this and use it as an edging. I am making a baby hat this way and will post the final result when ready!

Crochet Curlicues for Pony Tails

I am making these cuties for a local charity and would like to offer them to anyone interested for just $3.50 (that includes postage to mainland USA)
If anyone would like one just fill in the form below with your name and choice of colour and ill send you one asap!

If you send me a pic of your child wearing them i will refund $1.00!!
e mail me your info!

Diamond Stitch

This is a useful stitch if you want a reversible pattern.
Use a multiple of 9 stitches
Row 1 (RS): k4, *p1, k8; rep from * to last 5 sts, p1, k4
Row 2: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3, p3
Row 3: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7 sts, p5, k2
Row 4: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8 sts, k7, p1
Row 5: P
Row 6: Rep Row 4
Row 7: Rep Row 3
Row 8: Rep Row 2

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Knit a very easy baby hat

Most of the patterns i have found ask for circular needles - which for some reason i rarely use...so i have adapated a couple of patterns and turned up with this one.



I used a Dk type of yarn an 4.5mm needles (not too sure of the US conversion!)
Cast on 160 sts and knit 4 rows all in knit - this is for the little frilled edge.


next row K2tog to end up with 80 sts.

Thats the basis of the hat.

After 8 rows of K and P i got bored so i added some eyelets (k 4 k2 together, yarn over needle knit 4 etc but you can omit this or add your own designs)

I digress..

after about 22 rows or 2 1/2 " its time to start decreasing

So...

K8, k2 together till end

next row and all wrong side rows purl

k7, k2 together..till end

K6 2 tog till end

you get the idea....

When you have4, 5 stitches left STOP!

these will form the littel cord on top that you can tie, leave loose, stick a pom pom on...whatever!

Now you have to knit a cord.

Change to double pointed needles:

knit one row. Do not turn the work.

Slide the stitches to the other end of the DPN without turning the work.

Knit a second row by bringing the yarn behind the work and starting with the first stitch. Tug the work from the bottom after each first stitch to help it to take shape and to even out the tension.

Repeat until you get the length required...

once you get the hand of its its real fun!!!.

If anyone tries this oh so simple hat id love so see the results!

What learning new stitches can help you make!

Mixing Stitches and Colours can make a great design. I got this pattern from an old Filatura Di Crosa pattern book (all in Italian!) It was such fun to make!

Front

Back

Close up of the stitches used

Chevron Lace Stitch

This stitch was kindly submitted by Marilyn of Marelle .

Chevron Lace Stitch from Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary (1963) knit in "Aran" worsted weight.

Multiple of 6 stitches.

Row 1: *K1, yo, K2, K2tog, K1; rep from *

Rows 2 & 4: Purl

Row 3: *K1, K2tog, K2, yo, K1; rep from

Abbreviations:

yo - yarn over

K - knit

tog - together

Basket Weave knitting stitch

I thought i would start posting knitting stitches for beginners.
Today its the Basket Weave Stitch. This is a combination of knit and purl - very easy and very effective.

The amount of stitches used has to be a multiple of 8 + 5

Row 1:(RS) k
Row 2: k5, *p3, k5; rep from *
Row 3: p5, *k3, p5; rep from *
Row 4: Rep Row 2
Row 5: k
Row 6: k1, *p3, k5; rep from *; end p3, k1
Row 7: p1, *k3, p5; rep from *; end k3, p1
Row 8: Rep Row 6

Abbreviations:
RS - right side
P - purl
K- knit
rep - repeat




Now heres a good TIP!
Slip the first stitch of every row regardless of what your pattern says.
This is how to knit a nice, finished edge on both sides of your work, instead of that bumpy edge you would normally get.

Crochet Ponytail holders

Not too sure what these are really called but they are super fun to make! I used extra fine cotton yarn to make the flowers then securely attached them to elastic bands. Perfect for little gifts and stocking stuffers for Christmas...yes...thats day is soon here!

If anyone would like to buy some of these they are selling at just $1.50 each. The colours i have available are: white, purple, blue, yellow pink and red.

Burpies Wash cloths and more

IN my effort to recyle i have come up with a lot of burp cloths, wash cloths and little wipes that are GREAT for removing make up!!

I am selling these on line almost at cost as i have such fun making them !

Check them out on my site.. http://louisefelice.com/