Happy Fall Everyone!

Now that school is back in, I am thinking about my fall craft fair, fall classes to teach and Christmas gifts. The craft fair is still a ways away, but how about coming out to Airdrie on Friday October 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00pm for a group lesson called 'Holiday Gifts 101'? Each class will be 1 hour long and materials will be provided. You will learn how to make quick and easy knitted gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Cost is $100 for all 3 classes. (No refunds for missed classes, sorry). Basic knitting knowledge is required (cast on, cast off, knitting and purling). Minimum 3 participants, maximum 6. E-mail me for more info at hannah.storms@mail.com.

Liam's Mittens

So about a week and half ago, I took Liam to Michael's and let him pick out his own colour of yarn for me to make his winter set with. He picked bright blue. So I started knitting his mittens, and here are some pictures. They fit him perfectly, so hopefully he doesn't grow too much over the winter months. Lol.

I plan on knitting him a scarf and hat with the same yarn, and possibly some slippers, if there's any yarn leftover.

Super Chunky Mitten Pattern

I have perfected my new chunky mitten pattern! This is made in Women’s Size Medium. Here it goes…

Materials Needed:

· 8mm straight knitting needles
· Super Chunky Yarn (I used Wool-Ease Thick & Quick)
· Stitch holder
· Blunt-end darning needle

 

Instructions:

Cast on 22 sts, work in K1 P1 ribbing for 12 rows.

Row 13 (Right Side) K2, *M1, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, M1, K3 (29 sts)

Rows 14 to 20 Work in St st.

Row 21 K9, M1, K9, M1, Knit to end

Row 22 P9, M1, P11, M1, Purl to end

Row 23 K11, Place 10 sts on a holder, Knit to end

Rows 24 to 34 Work in St st. (for a longer mitten add more rows here)

Row 35 *K2tog, K3; rep from * to end

Row 36 Purl across

Row 37 *K2tog, K2; rep from * to end

Break yarn, thread through darning needle and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight, fasten off. Sew side seam.

Thumb: Pick up the 10 sts from holder, work in St st for 5 rows (for a longer thumb add more rows here, no more than 2-3 though). Next row, *K2tog, rep from * to end (5 sts).

Break yarn, thread through darning needle and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight, fasten off. Sew seam and weave in ends.

Grey Cabled Scarf

Hey Everyone, I have been working on this new scarf lately. And it's a bit funny, because everyone is like, 'Why are you knitting a scarf in the summer?'. Haha, well, I am trying to build up my stash of winter stuff, before winter actually arrives, and living in Canada, that can be anytime between now and September. Plus, I participate every November in a local Craft Bazaar and sell my handmade items live. I would like to have more than 6 items to sell this year. lol

So here are pictures of my grey cabled scarf: It's turning out so beautiful!! I want to make one in every colour now.

Baby Booties, Baby Sweaters… It must be baby season!

There must be something in the water. Everyone I know is pregnant! So, I have been a busy little bee, busily making baby booties, baby sweaters, dresses, etc. My cute little blond friend is due any day now, my other friend is due in November, and there are so many pregnant women in my church, too!

Here is what I made the other day. I have discovered my deep, deep love for baby booties. They are quick, fast and easy. Here is the pattern I use, feel free to use it to make booties for those little ones in your life:

BABY BOOTIES

Size: 3-6 months

Skill Level: Easy-ish

Special Stitch Notes:

‘dc3tog’ is when you YO, insert hook into next st, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, repeat that twice more, you should have 4 loops on your hook, YO and draw through ALL loops on hook

‘dc5tog’ is when you YO, insert hook into next st, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, repeat that 4 times more, you should have 6 loops on your hook, YO and draw through ALL loops on hook

Materials: Sport weight baby yarn, size F crochet hook, yarn needle

Instructions:   Ch 16, leaving a 6" tail.

Row 1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 - 10: working in back loops only, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 11: 1 sc in next 13 sts, dc3tog twice, 1 dc, dc3tog twice, 1 sc in last 13 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 12: 1 sc in next 13 sts, dc5tog, 1 sc in last 13 sts. Tie off.

With yarn needle, sew up back seam and bottom seam. Tie all loose ends under.

Rain, tea and other beautiful things

It has been raining all day here in Southern Alberta. I love the smell, and my garden will finally start sprouting (I hope). Rain always gets me all nostalgic and moody. Liam was born on a beautiful rainy day, rain makes my garden grow, but it can also be a bit dreary. Enough about rain. Other beautiful things.... tea. I love Starbucks Refresh tea!! OMG I am so addicted. It is exactly how it sounds, refreshing. Lol

I recently bought some beautiful hand painted sock yarn. I don't have any pictures yet, but they are on the needles right now, and I hope they turn out good. They look good so far.

Projects on the go right now include my new socks I mentioned above and some coffee/tea cozies on DPN's. Pictures on the way.

Clown Socks

Yikes! Those socks that I though would turn out so beautiful, turned out more like clown socks than anything. Here's a pic of the final product:

So I gave up on those and have moved on to pink, green & white stripes. Hopefully these turn out better:

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