Child's Frilled Sun Hat.

As most of you know I run a knitting charity 'LILY' Love In the Language of Yarn to help children in need especially Syrian children living in refugee camps in Turkey. Recently we had some cotton and cotton mix yarn donated. This is a pattern for a sun hat. At the moment I have 3 sizes but will add more as I work them out.

SIZES
To fit child sizes 6 months( 1 yr, 2-3yr) 
MATERIALS
Cotton DK type yarn 100 g ( 3.5 oz) 1 ball for each size
Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
23 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This  hat is worked from top down.
Cast on 9 sts.
1st row: (RS). (K1. yfwd) 8 times. K1. 17 sts.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K1. (yfwd. K2) 8 times. 25 sts.
5th row: K1. (yfwd. K3) 8 times. 33 sts.
7th row: K1. (yfwd. K4) 8 times. 41 sts.
9th row: K1. (yfwd. K5) 8 times. 49 sts.
10th row: As 2nd row.
Continue in same manner, increasing 8 sts on next and every following alternate row until 89 (97,105) sts.
Place marker at end of last row.
Continue in stocking st even until work from marked row measures 3 (3½,4) ins (7.5 (9, 10) cm), ending with a purl row.

Frill: Next row: (RS). *K1. M1. Rep from * to last st. K1. 177 (193, 209) sts.
Knit 8 rows (garter st). 
Cast off knitwise (WS), leaving a long end.
Sew back seam. 
Thread yarn through cast on sts and pull tightly. 
Fasten off.

If you would like to help by knitting for Syrian children please look us up on facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/LilyLoveInTheLanguageOfYarnhttps://www.facebook.com/LilyLoveInTheLanguageOfYarn

Send A Hug For Syrian Children!

"Living God, our world is broken-hearted by the atrocity of chemical weapons being used in Syria, killing children, women, and men indiscriminately. And our hearts grieve no less for the many tens of thousands killed and millions displaced by the civil war there. We pray for peace, God of peace: not just the cessation of conflict, but a new day of reconciliation, civility, and collaboration for the common good ... in the Middle East, and around the world'' ( extract from a prayer for peace in Syria by Brian D. McLaren)

As we join many people around the world in a day of praying for peace in Syria.
Send a hug to a Syrian child and help keep children warm during cold and wet Turkish winters,by knitting/crocheting/weaving 8 inch squares. We will then sew the squares together to make blankets for the Syrian refugee children. It will also let them know that they have not been forgotten - they are loved and cared for.

Every square is a hug from someone who cares!

Please consider making a square or two today. Any spare wool you have can be knitted / crocheted / woven into eight inch squares and then we'll stitch them all together into a blanket. Our blankets are lovingly sewn together from squares made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different countries around the wold.

Squares Needed: 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) Knitted or Crocheted or woven. (we will make good use of any size but 8'' is best)
Any Design, Any Colour, but Straight Edge please. 
Acrylic if possible (or whatever you have in your stash!) 
When sending squares could you please enclose: 
Your Name & Your e-mail address so I can let you know I've received them.

You can also find us at:  https://www.facebook.com/LilyLoveInTheLanguageOfYarn

Refugees fleeing Syria urgently need our help. 

Help us make a difference today!

'Lily' is supported by businesses and individuals in Turkey, whether it be donations of yarn, Knitting and Crocheting or transportation of completed blankets to receiving agencies.

'Lily' has no paid employees.  All the good work is done on a strictly volunteer basis.

'Lily' wishes to thank all those private individuals and businesses which support us.  Without you, there would be no 'Lily' - Love In the Language of Yarn.  We work hard for the day when we are no longer needed to help keep Children warm.

Dianne Jones - Founder of  'Lily'- Love In the Language of Yarn.
Address - 'LILY' C/O Dianne Jones
                   Türkmen Mahlesi
                    Ünlü sokak No 10 D4
                    Kuşadası
                    Aydin
                    Turkey.
We now also have a  branch in Jordan, the address to send squares to Jordan is 
'LILY' C/O  A Mencke
P.O. Box  2842
Jubeiha
Jordan, 11941

I Support LILY Bracelets

Fashionable hand woven bracelets made with 100% Turkish cotton. They have simple strings as fasteners, which can be tied tightly and permanently, or loosely so that you can untie them and will fit all wrists. The bracelet is 5-6 inches long, plus ties  the total length of the bracelet is 12 inches in length.
I Support LILY available in any 2 colours.
Show your support of 'LILY' Love In the Language of Yarn. A great gift for a friend or yourself!
Or
We will create a hand woven name bracelet for you. We can make it say whatever you want it to. You specify the text (up to 15 characters) and the 2 colours. 

All proceeds will go to 'LILY' to help with the cost of transporting the blankets and hats etc to the Syrian children.
All bracelets will be made and dispatched within 3 days of payment.

15 Turkish Lira which is approx  5 pounds sterling (7.5 USD) and includes postage and packing.

Type

I support Lily Name Message Sports Team

Name or Message & colours

If for any reason your  mailing address does not match your Pay-Pal address, please leave a note upon checking out to avoid any confusion and delays in processing your order.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure you provide me with your correct delivery address, as I cannot be responsible for your items once they are have been shipped, thank you for understanding.

Please contact me if you  have any special request all bracelets are made to order. You can contact me by leaving a comment on this page, knitting Galore facebook page, Lily facebook page or email dbjones5559@hotmail.co.uk

Bunny Snugglily

Everyone loves something to cuddle. This very soft pillow toy is hand knit and would make a perfect gift for baby, toddler, a unique baby shower  or Easter gift.

The Bunny Snugglily is shaped making the pillow easy to grip, but soft enough to place a sleepy head on, doubles as a stuffed animal and decorative pillow. The features are hand embroidered (no loose objects). Bunny Snugglily is 100% acrylic, stuffed with polyester fiberfill and can be machine washed and dried on cool setting. Measurements are approx 15inches (38cm) high and 12inches (30.5cm). A great gift for anyone who loves Bunnies!
 There are two colour options bright as shown in the photo or pastel shades.

30 turkish Lira which is approx 10 pounds sterling (15 USD) price includes p&p

Colours

Bright Pastel Option 3

I will ship all items via  First Class mail within 3 business days of receiving your order. Each item will come with a postal tracking number.

I want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If it is not exactly what you imagined, I am happy to work with you to make it right! I take great pride in my handcrafted treasures and want you to love them as much as I loved creating it.

I will accept items for return, repair or exchange (if available) within 5 days of receipt. However, buyer will be responsible for all shipping costs. Please contact me first to discuss the details of the situation so I can be prepared and give you an appropriate timeframe on repairs. Again, shipping charges are not refundable.

Exception : Custom orders are NOT returnable or refundable. I make all items myself and many hours of love, hard work and attention to detail goes into each and every item. I take great pride in what I make and endeavour to make every item perfect.

Snugglilies make great gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, Christenings, Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving etc and also “just because”.

I use high quality materials to ensure  Snuggliles have a long life span and live up to the high demands of children and equally  want to provide you with great value for money. I aim for my products to be reasonable priced; and all proceeds will go to help fund 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn a non profit organisation providing hand knitted and crochet items for children in need. 
All items are well packaged and protected for posting.

If for any reason your  mailing address does not match your Pay-Pal address, please leave a note upon checking out to avoid any confusion and delays in processing your order.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure you provide me with your correct delivery address, as I cannot be responsible for your items once they are have been shipped, thank you for understanding.

Please contact me if you  would like an item making in specific colours / have any special request. I am more than happy to make items to order. You can contact me by leaving a comment on this page, knitting Galore facebook page, Lily facebook page or email dbjones5559@hotmail.co.uk

Purchase Pattern Only If you would prefer to knit your own Bunny Snugglily you can purchase the knitting pattern here for only  
4 Turkish Lira (under 1.50 pounds, 2 USD). Again all proceeds will go to help fund 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn a non profit organisation providing hand knitted and crochet items for children in need. 

 All efforts are made to make these patterns effort free.

This is a knitting pattern in PDF document format.

The pattern will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. So please ensure that you provide your correct e-mail address.

Knitting For Premature Babies

A premature baby has very delicate skin so make sure you use baby soft yarn. Sometimes premature babies are allergic to wool, so it's best to steer clear of using wool mix. You can use cotton and acrylic yarn. 100% Egyptian cotton is very soft, a fantastic soft yarn for delicate skin, warm when it is cold and cool when it is warm.

  Don't put too much emphasis on trying to perfect the size of a preemie garment. There is a great variation between premature baby sizes that an item of any size should be suitable for at least one baby. As a general guide premature babies head circumference is approximately the same as their chest circumference. The average prem baby's chest measurements are 8"-14". However clothes of all sizes are required for preemies, so no matter how big or small your item is it will most likely fit at least one baby.

Plain flat half-inch buttons are best to use for fastening. Avoid nylon and metal fastenings, as they get very hot under the incubator heaters. Do not use Velcro as a fastening, it is very scratchy on the hook side and also damages knitted garments when they are laundered. Ease of dressing is vital for preemies and as a general rule it is best not to use ribbon as a fastening as ribbon can often be fussy to tie on a garment so small.
Knitting items for premature babies can be very rewarding and is definitely appreciated by the charities and the families who receive them.
'LILY' Love In the Language of Yarn has  teamed up with several non profit organisations in Turkey helping to raise awareness of premature births, and have been asked to help provide knitted garments for several neonatal intensive care units in Aydin, Izmir and Bodrum.  If you would like to help out here are some knitting patterns to get you started.

You will need:

1 skein of Any kind of Baby DK Yarn

Size 4mm needles

Stitch Holders (or large safety pins)

3 buttons for hoodie

Abbreviations:

K Knit

P Purl

St stitc

K2tog Knit 2 stitches together

YO Yarn over

HOODIE

BACK

With 4mm needles cast on 40 sts.

Work 3 rows in garter st. ( K each row).

Work in stockinette st ( K 1 row, P 1 row) until work is 4inches, ending on purl row.

SLEEVES

Cast on 18 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Next row: K across.

Next row: K 2, P across to last 2 sts, K 2.

Repeat these 2 rows until sleeve measures 2.5 inches,

ending on purl row.

Cast off 18 sts at the beginning of next 2 rows.

Next row: K 2tog across to end of row.

Cast off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Put remaining 12 sts

on stitch holder.

LEFT FRONT

Cast on 20 sts.

Work 3 rows in garter stitch.

Next row: K across.

Next row: P across to last 3 sts, K3

Continue last 2 rows until work measures 1".

Next row: K1, YO, K 2tog, (buttonhole), K across.

Continue in stockinette stitch until work is 4" ending on prl row

**after you have 9 ridges from 1st buttonhole, make another buttonhole.

SLEEVE

Cast on 18 sts beginning of next row.

Next row:K 2, P across to last 3 sts, K3. (continue front edge)

K until sleeve measures 2.5 inches.

Add another buttonhole when you have 9 ridges from last buttonhole.

Make sure front measures the same as the back.

Cast off 18sts, P across.

Next row: K2tog across to end of row. (10 sts)

Next row: Cast off 4 sts, P 4, K2 (6 sts) Place on stitch holder.

RIGHT FRONT

Cast on 20 sts.

Work 3 rows in garter stitch.

Next row: K across.

Next row: K 3 sts, P across.

Continue these 2 rows until work measures 4" ending on purl row.

SLEEVE

Cast on 18 sts beginning next row.

Next row: K across.

Next row: K 3, P across to last 2 sts, K2.

Continue these 2 rows until piece measures 2.5 inches.

(make sure measures same as the left front)

Cast off 18sts, K across.

Next row: K3, P across.

Next row: K2tog across to end of row (10 sts)

Next row: K2, P across.

Next row: Cast off 4sts, work to end. (6 sts) Place these sts on stitch holder.

HOOD

With right sides facing you, place right front, back, left front

(24 sts) on needle. Right side facing you, K across.

Next row: P across.

Next row: Increase knit front and back in each stitch. (48 sts)

Keeping 1st and last 3 sts in garter stitch, work in stockinette stitch until hood measures 4". Cast off all 48 sts.

Fold hood in half at cast off sts.

Sew seam for hood.

Sew sleeves and side seams.

Add buttons to match the buttonholes.

HAT

With 3.75mm needles cast on 64 (72) sts.

Work 6 rows K1 P1 rib.

CHANGE to 4mm needles and continue in stocking stitch

(1 row K, 1 row P) until work measures 3.5 inches.

DECREASE:

Row 1: K6 (7) K2 tog, repeat to end row.

Row 2 and alternate rows: purl.

Row 3: K5 (6) K2 tog, repeat to end of row.

Row 5: K4 (5) K2 tog, repeat to end of row.

Row 7: K3 (4) K2 tog, repeat to end of row.

Row 9: K2 (3) K2 tog, repeat to end of row.

Continue decreasing thus until K2 tog across row.

work 1 row.

BREAK off yarn and thread through remaining sts.

SEW up carefully with a seam as flat as possible.

BOOTIES

WITH 4mm needles, cast on 23 (25) sts, fairly loosely.

WORK K1 P1 rib for 8 rows.

DIVIDE INSTEP (RS)

Next row: Knit 16 (17) turn

Next row: Purl 9, turn

WORK 12 rows in stocking st.

BREAK off yarn.

REJOIN yarn at point of needle and pick up and knit:

9 sts from side of instep,

9 sts from needle

9 sts from side of instep

sts of left needle. 41 (43) sts

WORK 9 rows in garter st.

NEXT row: work 2 tog, patt 17 (18), work 3 tog, patt 17 (18) work 2 tog

NEXT row: Knit.

NEXT row: Work 2 tog, patt 15(16), work 3 tog, patt 15 (16) work 2 tog.

KNIT 1 row. 33 (35) sts

Cast off.

Sew up the seam. There is no need for ties or ribbon for these booties.

'Thoughtful Thursday' 3 Squares For Syrian Children

 Photo: Hussein Malla

There is a total of 184,977 Syrian refugees are currently taking shelter in 14 refugee camps in Turkey. The refugee exodus from Syria has soared to 5,000 a day, Syria's neighbor Jordan said that in February alone it had taken in more than 50,000 new arrivals. The humanitarian crisis is worsening day by day, leaving agencies struggling to provide help that’s desperately needed. Even if there was an immediate halt to the violence today, there will still be massive humanitarian needs that will need to be addressed for months and years to come. There is no quick fix, but we can help in a small way by helping to bring a little warmth and comfort to the children in these camps, and show that there are people around the world that do care.  

  

  How You Can Help:

Please consider making a square or three with your odds and ends. Any spare wool you have can be knitted or crocheted into eight inch squares and then we'll stitch them all together into a blanket. No waste and a child with nothing gets a warm and colourful, cover for their bed!

I realise the cost of sending items by post especially to Turkey can be costly which is why I dec launched this 3 square appeal. PLEASE spare a thought for the Children of the Syrian refugees and if you could knit or chrochet just 3 squares they would fit easily into an envelope and postage shouldn't be too great, or if you prefer to donate a small amount (3tl which is equivelent to 1pound sterling or 1.70 us dollar) then we'll buy the yarn and knit 3 squares for you.
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It really will make a difference to a child's life!

We work with reputable, experienced relief agencies to securely transport and distribute our hand-knit and crocheted blankets.
You can also find us at:  https://www.facebook.com/LilyLoveInTheLanguageOfYarn

Help us make a difference today!

'Lily' is supported by businesses and individuals in Turkey, whether it be donations of yarn, Knitting and Crocheting or transportation of completed blankets to receiving agencies.

'Lily' has no paid employees.  All the good work is done on a strictly volunteer basis.

'Lily' wishes to thank all those private individuals and businesses which support us.  Without you, there would be no 'Lily' - Love In the Language of Yarn.  We work hard for the day when we are no longer needed to help keep Children warm.

Dianne Jones - Founder of  'Lily'- Love In the Language of Yarn.
Address - 'LILY' C/O Dianne Jones
                   Türkmen Mahlesi
                    Ünlü sokak No 10 D4
                    Kuşadası
                    Aydin
                    Turkey.
We now also have a  branch in Jordan, the address to send squares to Jordan is 
'LILY' C/O  A Mencke
P.O. Box  2842
Jubeiha
Jordan, 11941

'LILY' Helps To Warm Syrian Children

Reblogged from http://love-in-the-language-of-yarn.blogspot.com/2013/02/and-theyre-off.html
Today we sent off another cosignment this time to a refugee camp in Antakya, Turkey. It's such a good feeling to be able to help the children keep warm.

Today we sent 4,480 hats, 2,010 pairs mittens & gloves, 1,600 pairs socks, 1,200 pairs baby booties, 1,856 scarves, 200 pairs girls tights, 600 pairs leg warmers, 200 ear muffs, and 612 blankets. We have also had 1,100 pairs shoes delivered to camp in Antakya.

 A big thank you to everyone who has donated, but we still need more, there are now 181,729 refugees in Turkey. Please continue to send in your knitted and crochet squares and every week we meet to sew them together to make blankets.

Refugees fleeing Syria urgently need our help. 

Help us make a difference today!

I realise the cost of sending items by post especially to Turkey can be costly. Therefore I've decided to launch this 3 square appeal. I am asking everyone  PLEASE spare a thought for the Children of the Syrian refugees and if you could knit or crochet just 3 squares they would fit easily into an envelope and postage shouldn't be too great.

Please if you could just knit or crochet 3 x 8inch squares, pop them in an envelope and send them to the address at the bottom of this page, we will sew them together to make blankets and a child with nothing will get a warm and colourful, cover for their bed!

'Lily' is supported by businesses and individuals in Turkey, whether it be donations of yarn, Knitting and Crocheting or transportation of completed blankets to receiving agencies.

'Lily' has no paid employees.  All the good work is done on a strictly volunteer basis.

'Lily' wishes to thank all those private individuals and businesses which support us.  Without you, there would be no 'Lily' - Love In the Language of Yarn.  We work hard for the day when we are no longer needed to help keep Children warm.

Dianne Jones - Founder of  'Lily'- Love In the Language of Yarn.
Address - 'LILY' C/O Dianne Jones
                   Türkmen Mahlesi
                    Ünlü sokak No 10 D4
                    Kuşadası
                    Aydin
                    Turkey.

'Thoughtful Thursday' Blankets For Syrian Refugees

'Thoughtful Thursday' - Help 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn Knit Squares to make blankets for Syrian refugees especially the children.

Photo by Hamzeh Al-Binshi/Shaam News Network/Handout via Reuters.

As the civil war in Syria rages on, more than a quarter of a million Syrians have fled the country in the last eight weeks. Currently there are 763,000 Syrian refugees outside Syria, out of which 250,000 are in Jordan and 240,000 in Turkey, nearly 80 percent of the refugees are women and children, and of those refugees, one in every five Syrian refugee households is female-headed. The number of Syrians accommodated in  Turkish camps is now 170,000 and to date, around 2,700 babies were born in these camps. In addition, more than 70,000 Syrians are living in the cities in Turkey.

How You Can Help:

Please consider making a square or two with your odds and ends. Any spare wool you have can be knitted or crocheted into eight inch squares and then we'll stitch them all together into a blanket. No waste and a child with nothing gets a warm and colourful, cover for their bed!

Knitting Instructions

FOR ONE 8"/20 cms SQUARE, you will need:
Yarn from a 100 gram (3.5 oz) ball of yarn or scraps of yarn 
 worsted weight , double knit or 8ply

Size 4mm needles  6 (USA)
A yarn sewing needle.
 Cast on 32 - 40 stitches ( depending on tension, try to make your stitches neither too loose nor too tight to help ensure uniform squares)
 Row 1: knit
 Row 2: knit. These two rows form the 'garter' stitch knitting pattern for your square but you use any stitch you prefer, beascreative as you like. Continue knitting  until you have knitted a square
 To ensure you square is 8"/20cm either use a tape measure .

 Cast off
 Use your yarn sewing needle to sew in all the yarn ends using a darning method
VERY IMPORTANT 
Leave a one metre length of your yarn attached to your work after you have cast off. This will be used to join the squares together. but if you're changing colors work in your other tails.  DO NOT TIE AND CUT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE KNOT, THAT IS GUARANTEED TO COME UNDONE.  Knot if you want, but leave a tail and work in your ends.


We work with reputable, experienced relief agencies to securely transport and distribute our hand-knit and crocheted blankets.
You can also find us at:  https://www.facebook.com/LilyLoveInTheLanguageOfYarn

Refugees fleeing Syria urgently need our help. 

Help us make a difference today!

'Lily' is supported by businesses and individuals in Turkey, whether it be donations of yarn, Knitting and Crocheting or transportation of completed blankets to receiving agencies.

'Lily' has no paid employees.  All the good work is done on a strictly volunteer basis.

'Lily' wishes to thank all those private individuals and businesses which support us.  Without you, there would be no 'Lily' - Love In the Language of Yarn.  We work hard for the day when we are no longer needed to help keep Children warm.

Dianne Jones - Founder of  'Lily'- Love In the Language of Yarn.
Address - 'LILY' C/O Dianne Jones
                   Türkmen Mahlesi
                    Ünlü sokak No 10 D4
                    Kuşadası
                    Aydin
                    Turkey.
We now also have a  branch in Jordan, the address to send squares to Jordan is 
'LILY' C/O  A Mencke
P.O. Box  2842
Jubeiha
Jordan, 11941

'Lily Bear'

^{This cuddly 'Lily Bear' is made up of an assortment of different coloured and textured double knit yarn.}
 'Lily Bear' was designed as a mascot for 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn  a charity started in memory of my granddaughter Lily Iris Gibson born sleeping 18th July 2010.

The features are hand embroidered (no loose objects). 100% acrylic, stuffed with polyester fiberfill and can be machine washed and dried on cool setting. Measurements are approx 15inches (38cm) high.

30 turkish Lira which is approx 11 pounds sterling (17 USD) price includes p&p

I will ship all items via  First Class mail within 3 business days of receiving your order. Each item will come with a postal tracking number.

I want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If it is not exactly what you imagined, I am happy to work with you to make it right! I take great pride in my handcrafted treasures and want you to love them as much as I loved creating it.

I will accept items for return, repair or exchange (if available) within 5 days of receipt. However, buyer will be responsible for all shipping costs. Please contact me first to discuss the details of the situation so I can be prepared and give you an appropriate timeframe on repairs. Again, shipping charges are not refundable.

Exception : Custom orders are NOT returnable or refundable. I make all items myself and many hours of love, hard work and attention to detail goes into each and every item. I take great pride in what I make and endeavour to make every item perfect.

'Lily Bear' makes a  great gift for special occasions such as birthdays, Christenings, Christmas, Thanksgiving etc and also “just because”.

I use high quality materials to ensure 'Lily Bears' have a long life span and live up to the high demands of children and equally  want to provide you with great value for money. I aim for my products to be reasonable priced; and all proceeds will go to help fund 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn a non profit organisation providing hand knitted and crochet items for children in need. 
All items are well packaged and protected for posting.

If for any reason your  mailing address does not match your Pay-Pal address, please leave a note upon checking out to avoid any confusion and delays in processing your order.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure you provide me with your correct delivery address, as I cannot be responsible for your items once they are have been shipped, thank you for understanding.

Please contact me if you  would like an item making in specific colours / have any special request. I am more than happy to make items to order. You can contact me by leaving a comment on this page, knitting Galore facebook page, Lily facebook page or email dbjones5559@hotmail.co.uk

Purchase Pattern Only If you would prefer to knit your own 'Lily Bear' you can purchase the knitting pattern here for 

only  4 Turkish Lira (under 1.50 pounds, 2 USD). Again all proceeds will go to help fund 'Lily' Love In the Language of Yarn a non profit organisation providing hand knitted and crochet items for children in need. 

 All efforts are made to make these patterns effort free.

This is a knitting pattern in PDF document format.

The pattern will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. So please ensure that you provide your correct e-mail address.