Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Completed Projects

 Newborn Knotty Hats - the hat on the left has been modified, the details are available on Ravelry.  These were created as a photography prop for Lauren Honza Photography.

 This is a test-knit of the All in Onesie pattern, polo-style - so adorable!  This was knit with The Yarn Gnome O'Hai on Kona Superwash.

 The buttons were custom-matched by Tessa Ann from a picture of the yarn - I think she did an amazing job with the colors!

I think this may be one of my favorite colorways - it's so bright and vibrant for a summer top!  This yarn is Love Ewe Yarns Popsicle Dark custom colorway on Licorice Twist.  The pattern is the Transitional Tunic - the extra eyelets around the ribbing allow you to convert it to a skirt.

 
 This beautiful fan pattern really required my full-attention (I had to frog a couple times because I missed a decrease) but I love the look now that it's finished. 

The back of the dress is corseted - lovely!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Newborn Knotty Hat

I just finished knitting this hat and thought I would type up the pattern quickly.  Sorry for any typos, it's pretty late at night!




Supplies
-2 oz worsted weight yarn
-US size 7 12” circular needle
-US size 7 DPNs
-Darning Needle

Pattern
Cast on 60 stitches using long-tail CO.

Place marker and join work in the round.

Row 1 - Knit
Row 2 - Purl
Row 3 - Knit
Row 4 - Purl
Row 5 - Knit
Row 6 - Purl

Continue knitting in stockinette stitch (knit all rows) until work measures 5” from CO edge.

Decreases:
Row 1 - K8, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 2 - K7, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 3 - K6, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 4 - K5, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 5 - K4, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 6 - K3, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 7 - K2, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 8 - K1, K2tog* repeat for entire row
Row 9 - K2tog* repeat for entire row (6 stitches remaining)

Place all 6 stitches onto one needle and work an i-cord for 2.5” (be careful to work first stitch tightly and let the hat hang from the needles to avoid a “ladder” in your cord). Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread tail onto a darning needle, slip it through all 6 stitches, pulling tightly to close the gap at the end of the i-cord. Weave in all ends. Tie the i-cord into a knot.

You may CO any multiple of 10 stitches, just continue to decrease until you have 4-6 stitches on the needles to work in an i-cord.




Enjoy your hat!