Leyla ~  Lacy Baby Hat  Leyla ~  Lacy Baby Hat            0 - 3 months   Requirements: DK yarn (around 18g – 20g of acrylic DK) 4mm crochet hook   Size: Width  ~  6” Height ~ 5½“   Instructions: This pattern is written in UK terminology       tc = treble crochet        dc = double crochet         ch = chain   Worked in the round Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ..read more

Sailor Stripes Baby Cardigan Sailor Stripes Baby Cardigan Jacket                       for a newborn baby    Size: Width:      16" Length:     9" Tension:  22sts = 4" (10cm) Requires: Around   55g - 60g of DK yarn 4mm needles 6 buttons Instructions: Using Navy yarn ~ Cast on 63sts Row 1:             K2, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last st ..read more

  Little Stuffed Hearts These sweet little hearts are quick and easy to make. They can be left plain, or decorated with beads, buttons or bows. Make a single heart, or join 2 and lightly stuff for a little padded heart. So cute! Little Crochet Hearts Little Stuffed Crochet Hearts   DK yarn 3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook A very small amount of polyester stuffing     Instructions   ~  in UK terminology Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch Round 1:      Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble croc ..read more

  Garter Stitch Hat with Ears Garter Stitch Ears Garter Stitch Hat with Ears        Small Premature                               6½ “ circumference,  3″ high   Instructions: Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 35sts Work 8 rows in rib, increasing one stitch at the end of the last row  (36sts) Knit 14 rows (or until hat measures around 2½” from the cast on)   Shape Top ~ N ..read more

 I enjoyed knitting this - a pretty and practical Earwarmer Headband Blanche Earwarmer Headband Blanche Earwarmer Headband   Requires: 4mm needles DK yarn – around 25g Cable needle   Tension: 22sts = 4” (10cm)   Size: Width – 5” (12.5cm) Length – 18”  (easy to adjust)   Instructions: Cast on 32sts Row 1:  K4, p2, (k9, p2) twice, k4 Row 2:  K6, p9, k2, p9, k6 Row 3:  K4, p2, (slip next 3sts onto cable needle and hold at back, k1 from left hand needle, k3 from cable needle, k1, slip next stitch onto cable needle and hold at front ..read more

  Delphine Baby Cardigans    Delphine Baby Cardigans This is the sweetest little pattern for a baby cardigan With fancy raglan detailing - it really looks special. Knitted from the top-down, it is actually an easy knit, and just 2 sleeve seams to join :) There is a choice of 2 different versions (one more lacy than the other) …..and you can choose to have 3 or 6 buttons to suit your taste. Knitted with DK yarn (less than a 100g ball for all versions and sizes) and 4mm needles Instructions are given for 2 sizes ~ Newborn Baby and around 6 - 9 months ..read more

  Corner to Corner Teethers This lovely idea came from a member of my facebook group – it is an adaptation from my Levi ~ The Super Easy Lovie. Thank you so much Lisa Young for allowing me to share your instructions and photos. So cute! Corner to Corner Teethers  knitted by Lisa Young Corner to Corner Teether with a Button knitted by Lisa Young Lisa Young   said  ~   I'm hooked on these :)   I do the 6 inch Levi Lovie until 5 stitches left then knit 26 rows on those stitches before casting off. I've started adding a buttonhole a ..read more

  Diamonds and Pearls Doll's Blanket  I love the look of this lacy stitch pattern.  I tried it out by making a blanket for a doll ........ but it would look great too for a bigger blanket or scarf. Doll’s Blanket Requires: DK yarn (around 22g - 25g of acrylic DK) 4.5mm needles Size: Width ~ 9 ½ " Height ~ 8 ½ " Tension / Gauge: 24sts = 4" (10cm)  Instructions: Cast on 63sts Knit 2 rows Pattern ~ Row 1:    S1, k1, *yon, p4, p3tog, p4, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1 Row 2:   S1, purl to last st, k1 Row 3:   S1 ..read more

  Linen Stitch Blanket My knitting skills are far superior to my crochet skills - but I do enjoy learning, so I sat down this afternoon to learn how to crochet the Linen Stitch. This stitch is also known as Crochet Moss Stitch, Granite Stitch and Woven Stitch. It is easy to do with just a little practise, and after the foundation row, it is a one row repeat, so you soon get some rhythm! It works up quite quickly.  This stitch has a lovely texture, but I found the fabric too dense for a blanket using my normal choice of DK yarn and a 4mm hook ........ so I tried a 5mm h ..read more

Quick and Easy Aran Weight Fingerless Mittens - Adult Woman   Quick and Easy Aran Weight Fingerless Mittens - Teen's Mittens Quick and Easy Aran Weight Fingerless Mittens   Requirements: Aran Weight Yarn 5mm and 5.5mm needles   Tension / Gauge: 18sts = 4” (10cm), over stocking stitch on 5.5mm needles   Child's Mittens                         Age around 5 – 9 years   Size: Circumference -  5½" Length  -   &nbs ..read more