Knitting Galore: baby knitting pattern

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Hi there, welcome to my blog! and thankyou for stopping by. I have designed this blog to share with you knitting patterns that are my favourites and, i'll be trying out some new ones along the way. I also hope to help knitters new and old (i don't mean your age LOL) by sharing information, handy hints and tips, answering quieries and helping solve your knitting problems. Before you go, please help me by making a comment and suggest any knitting project you'd like to see.

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Dianne

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Gracie Apron Dress

A little more challenging to knit but so worth it. I really enjoyed knitting this dress and the colours work great together.

SIZES
To fit chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins [ 43 cm ]

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

MATERIALS
Baby Double knit type yarn
Main Colour (MC) (White)
2 balls
Contrast A (Dk Pink)
1 ball
Contrast B (Lt Pink)
1 ball
Contrast C (Green)
1 ball

Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles. Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long or sizes needed to obtain tension. St holder. Length of¾ inch [2 cm] wide elastic or twisted cord. 2 buttons.

ABBREVIATIONS
M1 = make one st by picking up horizontal loop lying before next st and knitting into back of loop.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Knit Rows - right side of work - read chart from right to left
Purl Rows - wrong side of work - read chart from left to right
When working from the chart, carry colours not in use loosely across WS of work. When colours must pass over more than 3 sts, weave them over and under center point of color in use. The colours are never twisted around one another.

APRON DRESS
SKIRT
With A and smaller circular needle, cast on 164 sts. Join in round, placing a marker on first st (center back) and proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Purl.
2nd rnd: *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
3rd rnd: Purl.
Change to larger circular needle.
4th and 5th rnds: With MC, knit.
6th rnd: *K13. M1. K14 M1. Rep from * 5 times more. K2 -176 sts.
Work Chart to end of chart reading rows from right to left, noting 22 st rep will be worked 8 times.

Next rnd: With MC, knit.
Next rnd: *K13. K2tog. K12 , K2tog. Rep from * 5 times more. K2 164 sts.
With MC, cont knitting in rnds until Skirt from beg measures 8¾ ins [22 cm].
Next rnd: *K1 . K2tog. K2. K2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3 118 sts. Break MC. Place a marker at end of last rnd.
Next rnd: With A, knit.
Next rnd: Purl.
Next rnd: *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
Next rnd: Purl.
With A, knit in rnds until work from marker measures 1 inch [2.5 cm].
Next rnd: (Fold line). Purl.
Knit in rnds until work from fold line measures 1 inch [2.5 cm]. Cast off loosely.

BIB
With A and larger straight needles, cast on 34 sts.
1st row: (RS). *With A, K2. With B, K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With A, K2.
2nd row: *With A, P2. With B, P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With A, P2.
3rd row: *With B, K2. With MC, K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With B, K2.
4th row: *With B, P2. With MC, P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With B, P2.
These 4 rows form check pat.
Cont in check pat until work from beg measures 5 ins [12.5 cm], ending on a 2nd or 4th row of pat.
Next row: (RS). With A, knit, dec 3 sts evenly across. 31 sts.
Change to smaller needles.
Next row: With A, knit.
Next row: With A, K1. *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Next row: With A, knit.
Cast off knitwise.
Side Edging: With RS of work facing, A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 29 sts along side edge of Bib.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: K1. *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Next row: Knit.

Cast off knitwise. Rep on opposite side of Bib.

STRAP (make 2)
With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 9 sts.
1st row: *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
This row forms seed st pat.
Cont in seed st pat until Strap measures 8½ ins [21.5 cm].
Cast off in pat.

FINISHING

Fold waistband to WS along fold line and sew in position, leaving an opening at center back to insert twisted cord, attaching Bib to waistband stitching and sewing sides of Bib to waistband on WS. Sew Straps in position. Sew buttons on Straps using eyelet holes of Bib edging to form buttonholes and noting Straps cross at back.
If you need any further advice for knitting with colour please see Colourful Knitting a previous post on this blog.

Happy Knitting!

The Chart

Monday, July 16, 2012

Baby Party Dress

This knitted party dress would make a unique present for your new little baby or the baby of a special friend.With puff sleeves and a ruffle at the bottom, your special little lady will be the belle of the ball. 4 button back enclosure. Ribbon trim above ruffle. Hand knitted from soft lightweight baby yarn.

Size 6 months

Materials
5-6oz (155gr) baby soft double knit type yarn.
size 4.25mm (US 6) needles
3/8'' wide Red satin ribbon approx 1yrd

Gauge
St st (1row knit, 1 row purl) 5sts 7 rows =1inch

Instructions
Back - Ruffle
Cast on 98sts
Row 1 (right side) Purl.
Row 2 *K1, K1 in next stitch on row below ( see photo) rep from* to last 2sts, K2
Rows 3-8 repeat row 2
Row 9 K2 *K1 in next stitch on row below, K1 repeat from* across row
Row 10 - 14 repeat row 9
Row 15 - 26 repeat row 2

Skirt
Row 1 (decrease row) K2 *K2tog, K1 rep from * across - 66sts
Row 2 (eyelet row) K1 *K2tog, Yo, rep from* to last st K1
Row 3 Knit
Row 4 Purl
Work even in St st until skirt measures 5'' above ruffle ending with wrong side row.
Bodice Ribbing
Row 1 (RS) *P1, K1, rep from * across row
Row 2- 8 repeat row 1.
Dividing Row (RS) Cast off 2 sts, K26, (P1,K1)twice, slip 31 sts just worked onto stitch holder for right back. Knit remaining sts and leave on needle for left back.

left back
Row 1 (wrong side) Cast off 2, purlto end, cast on 10 sts for button placket - 41sts
Row 2 (rs) Knit
Row 3 Purl
Row 4 - 25 rep row 2 & 3 eleven times more.
Row 26 Cast off 32 sts. Knit rem 9sts
Row 27 cast off 5 sts Purl rem 4st
Row 28 Knit
Cast off.

Right back
Slip stitches for right back from stitch holder onto needle
Row 1 (ws) (P1, K1) twice, P27
Row 2 K27, (P1,K1) twice
Row 3 rep row 1
Row 4 (button hole row) K27, p1 cast off nxt st, K1
Row 5 P1, K1, cast on 1 st, K1, P27
Row 6 rep row 2
Row 7 - 18 rep rows 1 -6 2 times more
Row 19 - 24 rep rows 1 & 2 three times
Row 25 cast off 22 sts, Purl rem 9 sts
Row 26 cast off 5 sts, K rem 4sts
Row 27 Purl
Row 28 Cast off.

Front
Work same as back to end of bodice ribbing.
Front Bodice
Row 1 (RS) Cast off 2 sts, knit across row
Row 2 Cast off 2 sts, purl across row
Row 3 Knit
Row 4 Purl
Row 5 - 20 repeat rows 3 & 4 eight times more
Row 21 for left shoulder K9, K2tog, K1, cast off 38 sts. For rght shoulder slip 1 as if to knit, K1, psso, K remaining sts. 11sts on each shoulder, work both shoulders at same time, using seperate ball of yarn foe each shoulder.
Row 22 Purl across each shoulder
Row 23 on left shoulder K8, K2tog, K1. on right shoulder, K1, Sl1, K1, psso, K rem sts 10 sts on each shoulder
Row 24 Purl
Row 25 Left shoulder K7, K2tog, K1, right shoulder K1, Sl1, K1 psso, K rem sts 9 sts on each shoulder
Row 26 Purl
Row 27 Left shoulder cast off 6 sts, K rem sts, right shoulder K across sts
Row 28 Right shoulder cast off 6 sts purl rem sts, left shoulder purl across sts 4 sts each shoulder
Row 29 left shoulder cast off 4, right shoulder knit
Cast off all sts.

Sleeves (make 2)
Ribbing
cast on 31 sts
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1 rep from* across
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1 rep from* across
Row 3-6 rep rows 1&2 twice more
Body of sleeve
Row 1 (RS) * K1, knit front and back on next st, rep from* 14 times more, K1 -46 sts
Row 2 K1, K1 in nxt st on row below rp fro * to last 2 sts K2
Row 3 -6 rep row 2
Row 7 K2, * K1 in nxt st on row below, K1 rep from * across
Row 8 - 12 rep row 7
Row 13 - 18 rep row 2
Row 19 - 24 rep row 7
Cast off.
Neck
Sew shoulder seams, hold dress right side facing begining at first st on button placket pick up 89 sts around neck edge finishing last st on right back
Row 1 K1,*P1, K1 rep from * to end
Row 2 P1,*K1, P1 rep from * to end
repeat row 1&2
Cast off.
Finishing
Sew sleeves in place and side seams. Fix button placket and sew in place. Thread ribbon through eyelet.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Little Kitty Baby Beanie

Baby hats are fun and satisfying knitting projects. Their small size makes them easy to complete in a matter of hours. They don't require much yarn, with some designs using less than a skein. You can even splurge on luxury yarn, such as cashmere. Knitting a baby hat is a way to try out a novelty yarn or stitch pattern without making a major commitment. Start with a simple hat and let your creativity inspire you to make one-of-a-kind variations.

I had lots of fun making these two baby hats

Size: New born
Hat measures 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter; length 5 inches (13 cm) from rim to crown.

Materials:
Size 4 mm (5 US) needles
DK weight yarn White, pink or blue.
For nose ,eyes and mouth DK weight yarn black
For ears and whiskers eyelash type yarn pink or blue

21.5 sts= 4 inches (10 cm)

Instructions
Hat
Starting at brim, with pink or blue CO 64 sts and work in K2, p2 until brim measures 1 inch (3 cm) from beg.
Then work in St st

6 rows pink or blue
6 rows white
6 rows pink or blue
4 rows white

Shape Top Of Hat
Still in white *k2 tog, k7 rep from* to last 2 sts k2tog- 56 st
Next row : Purl
Change to Pink or blue knit 1 row then purl 1 row
Continuing in stripe sequence as established, shape top and finish:
Row 1 (RS) K 1, *k 4, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 47 sts.
Rows 2, 4 and 6 Purl.
Row 3 K 1, *k 3, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 38 sts.
Row 5 K 1, *k 2, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 29 sts.
Row 7 K 1, *k2tog; rep from * across - 15 sts.
Row 8 *P2tog; rep from * to last st, p 1 - 8 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing seam. With large-eyed blunt needle, thread tail through remaining sts on needle. Pull tightly and secure. Sew back seam.

EAR - Make 2
With eye lash yarn, cast on 16 sts. and knit 3 rows. Pass all sts, 1 at a time, over first st. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining st and pull to tighten.

NOSE
With Black , cast on 5 sts.
Row 1 Knit.
Rows 2 and 4 Purl.
Row 3 K2tog, k 1, k2tog - 3 sts.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 K3tog - 1 st.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining st; pull to tighten.

FINISHING
Using photo as a guide, place Ears and sew to each side of Hat about 1inch apart. Sew Nose in place, embroider smile. With eyelash yarn, embroider 3 whiskers on each side of Nose using Stem st. With white, embroider iris. With black, outline Eyes.

Have Fun Knitting!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Easy Knit Baby Party Dress

Size 6 months

Materials
5-6oz (155gr) baby soft double knit type yarn.
size 4.25mm (US 6) needles
3/8'' wide Red satin ribbon approx 1yrd

Gauge
St st (1row knit, 1 row purl) 5sts 7 rows =1inch

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Baby Bunny Blanket Buddy

These blanket buddies are super soft and easy for little hands to grab and have such a cute face. They're one of those things that sometimes comes with a newborn layette set. They are tiny enough that they are safe to put in baby's crib, without being a suffocation hazard.Babies love to cuddle them to get to sleep. These would make awesome Christmas present for new baby or baby shower gifts, and are really really quick to make. Two hours maybe at the most.!

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 5-7 inches
Length: 11-12 inches

MATERIALS

1 Skein baby soft boucle type yarn
Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 [6.5 mm]
Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
Additional Materials
1. Small amount black worsted weight yarn
2. Small amount fiberfill stuffing

This cuddly toy is worked in one piece. Gauge is not important for this project.
BLANKET BUDDY
With larger needles, cast on 1 st.
Rows 1-6 Knit into front and back of first st, knit to end of row – 7 sts at end of row 6.
Rows 7-39 K 3, yo, knit to end of row – 40 sts at end of row 39.
Rows 40-41 Cast on 12 sts for Paws, knit to end of row – 64 sts.
Rows 42-47 Knit.
Rows 48-49 Bind off 12 sts, knit to end of row – 40 sts.
Rows 50-61 K 2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row – 28 sts.
Shape Head
Change to smaller needles.
Row 62 K2tog across row – 14 sts.
Row 63 Knit into front and back of each st across row – 28 sts.
Row 64 *P 1, sl 1, rep from * across row.
Rep Row 64 until Head measures 3½in [9 cm]. The Head should be
worked tightly enough to hold the stuffing.

Shape Ears
Row 1 P3tog, return st to left needle, cast on 17 sts, p3tog, p 15 – 16 sts on right needle, 25 sts on left needle.
Row 2 Turn and p 14, p2tog – 40 sts.
Row 3 Turn and p 16.
Row 4 Turn and p 12.
Row 5 Turn and p 14.
Row 6 Turn and p 16, p2tog – 39 sts.
Row 7 Turn and p 18.
Row 8 Turn and p 16, p2tog – 38 sts.
Row 9 Turn and bind off 18 sts, p 1, *sl 1, p 1; rep from * across row – 20 sts.
Turn and rep Rows 1-9 for 2nd Ear. At end of 2nd Ear, 12 sts remain.

FINISHING
Cut a long length of yarn. With large-eyed blunt needle, thread yarn
through every other st on needle, then back through remaining sts. Remove knitting
needle and stuff Head. Pull yarn tightly to close top of Head and secure.
Embroider face using black yarn and straight sts.
Weave in ends. Tie a knot in each Paw.

You can easily change the type of animal by changing the shape of the ears.

Happy Knitting!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Modern Miss Baby Cardigan

This cardigan was knitted for this very special little princess, my grand daughter Gracie Emily Gibson and was inspired by a dress that i'd bought for her just after her birth.

The size knitted here is newborn
SIZES
Directions are for infant’s size Newborn (3 mos). Changes for sizes Small (6 mos) and
Medium (9 mos) are in parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (closed) – 19(21-23)”
Length – 9(10-11)”
MATERIALS
3(4-5) x 50 grs baby soft double knit type yarn.
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (G)
One 1” button
GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles

2/2 RIBBING
Row 1 (RS): K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across.
Rep these 2 rows for 2/2 Ribbing

BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 50(54-58) sts. Work even in 2/2 Ribbing for 2”, end on
RS. Change to larger needles and p the next row, dec 7(6-6) sts across – 43(48-52)
sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 4 1/2(5-5 1/2)” from beg, end on WS.
Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes. Work even until armholes measure
3 1/2(4-4 1/2)”, end on RS. P the next row, inc 5(6-6) sts across – 48(54-58) sts.

Work even in k1, p1 ribbing until armholes measure 4 1/2(5-5 1/2)”, end on WS. Bind
off.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 30(34-38) sts. Work even in 2/2 Ribbing for 2”, end on
RS. Change to larger needles and p the next row, dec 3(2-2) sts across – 27(32-36)
sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 3 1/2(4-4 1/2)” from beg, end on RS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (WS): Bind off 6(9-10) sts, p to end. Knit 1 row. Bind off 4
sts at neck edge once, 3 sts once, then 2 sts twice, end on WS – 10(12-15) sts. AT
THE SAME TIME, when piece measures 4 1/2(5-51/2)” from beg, mark end of last WS
row for beg of armhole.
Dec Row (RS): K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 9(11-14) sts. Rep this dec every RS row
twice more – 7(9-12) sts. Work even until armhole measures 4 1/2(5-5 1/2)”, end on
WS. Bind off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck at beg of RS
rows. Mark for beg of armhole at beg of last WS row. Work neck decs at beg of RS
rows as k1, k2 tog, k to end.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 32(32-34) sts. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 1”, end on
RS. Change to larger needles and p the next row, dec 4 sts across – 28(28-30) sts.
Work in St st, inc 1 st each side every 1/2” 6(8-10) times – 40(44-50) sts. Work even
until sleeve measures 5 1/2(6 1/2-7 1/2)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.

FINISHING
Left Front Neckband: With RS facing, using smaller needles, beg at shoulder, pick up
and k34(38-42) sts along left front neck edge. Beg with Row 2, work in 2/2 Ribbing for
1”, end on WS. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1/2”, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.

Right Front Neckband: Beg at right front edge, work same as left front neckband.
Sew shoulder seams. Sew on sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Buttonloop: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn in left front edge at beg of
left front neckband with a sl st. Ch 6, join in left front edge 1/20” below with a sl st.
Fasten off.
Lap left front over right front and sew button under buttonloop. I decided to make a button by knitting i-cord and coıling it then sewing into place.

As I said at the begining this was inspired by a dress I bought and here is a photo of the complete ensemble: the dress, this cardigan and from previous posts on this blog roll brim baby beret and mary janes. I am so looking forward to seeing Gracie wearing these! Will post a photo later so you can see.

While it is my pleasure to be able to share these patterns with you free of charge, I ask you to spare a thought for the Syrian refugee children. LILY- Love In the Language of Yarn is a non profit organisation I founded in the memory of Lily my grand daughter, we provide blankets and warm clothing to orphans and Syrian refugee children. If you could make a small donation to help towards transportation of these items it would be greatfully appreciated. Thankyou.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Cute Roll Brim Baby Beret

Soft, stretchy, and oh, so comfortable this knit baby beret in the new style that is so popular and the height of fashion. Your baby girl will be stylin in this hat whether riding in the stroller, or napping in the car seat!

Approx. 50g baby soft double knit type yarn
set of 4.5mm circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers as necessary
Gauge:
18 sts x 24 rows to 10cm/4" on 4.5mm needles over St.St
Sizes:
To fit size: 14'', newborn, (16'' 3-6mnth, 18'' 6-12mnths)

Abbreviations:
K–knit

M1–pick up the horizontal loop between
next 2 sts, place it onto the left needle
then knit into the back of it

K2tog–knit next 2 sts together

Instructions:
Cast on 60 (68,76) sts

Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Roll Brim:
Work stocking stitch by knitting every round for 1.5 (1.5,1.75'' or 3.75(3.75,4.5 cm))
then work increase round once as follows:

Next rnd:
*K2, M1; rpt from * to end 90 (102, 144) sts

Body:
Work plain stocking stitch (knit every round)
until
main body measures 2.5'' (6.25 cm) (3''(7.5), 3.5''(8.75)) from increase round.

Crown shaping:
Next rnd:
*K13 (15, 17), K2tog; rpt from * to end.

Next rnd:
*K12 ( 14, 16), K2tog; rpt from * to end.

Next rnd:
*K11 (13, 15), K2tog; rpt from * to end.

Next rnd:
*K10 (12, 14), K2tog; rpt from * to end.

Carry on in this fashion decreasing 6 sts per
round until you have 6 sts remaining.

Next rnd:
*K2tog; rpt from * to end 3 sts cut yarn thread through sts and fasten off tightly.

Finishing:
Weave in all ends. A light blocking is recommended to help the shaping settle. It is best to block this Hat flat, as a circle, with the crown at the centre.

Knit for your special little princess and keep her little head warm in this soft knit beret.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Easy Knit Baby Mary Jane Booties

Knit your special little princess a pair of adorable Mary Jane booties. These soft-and-silky booties are as cute as a classic pair of Mary Janes. Knit in baby soft double knit blend, they make a perfect foot covering for baby.

Size

0-6 months
Foot length: Approximately 3 inches (7.5cm)
Ankle: Approximately 4 inches (10cm) circumference with strap buttoned

Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm)
Double knit type yarn
2 small buttons, about 1/4-1/2" (6-1.3cm); sewing needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge

24 stitches and 52 rows=4" (10cm)

Making the Left Bootie

Cast on 31 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1. (35 stitches)
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Knit 2, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 2. (39 stitches)
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 5, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3. (43 stitches)
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Knit 4, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 7, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 4. (47 stitches)
Rows 9-17: Knit all stitches.
Row 18: Knit 15, (work slip slip knit decrease) 4 times, knit 1, (knit 2 together) 4 times, knit 15. (39 stitches)
Row 19: Knit.
Row 20: Knit 9, beginning with next 2 stitches bind off 21 stitches, knit across remaining 9 stitches. (This includes 1 stitch already on right needle after the bind-off.)
Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all 9 stitches; cut yarn.
Rejoin yarn where you started binding off 21 stitches. Cast on 12 stitches using cable cast-on method.
Row 21: Knit across 12 new stitches and 9 from holder. (21 stitches total)
Row 22 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1. (21 stitches on needle)
Row 23: Knit.
Bind off all stitches.

Making the Right Bootie

Work same as for left bootie through row 20. Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.

Row 21: Knit 9 stitches on needle; turn work and cast on 12 stitches at end of row using cable cast-on method.
Row 22: Knit 21 stitches (beginning with the 12 new stitches).
Row 23 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1.
Row 24: Knit all 21 stitches.
Bind off all stitches on needle. Cut yarn leaving 40 (10cm) tail to weave in later. Rejoin yarn to stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Fold bootie with wrong sides together, and using the invisible seam for garter stitch, sew together back of bootie.
Bottom edges: With wrong sides together, whipstitch cast-on edges together.
Buttons: On the outside of the bootie, opposite the strap side, attach button with sewing needle and matching thread (used doubled), stitching through the holes in the button (or over a button shank) several times. Weave sewing thread through several stitches to secure. (Note: Small buttons may pose a choking hazard, so be sure to stitch securely to bootie.)
Weave in all yarn ends to wrong side of work.

If you love to knit and you or someone you know is going to have a baby soon there is no better gift you can give than a pair of knitted baby booties. This pattern is really cute and is a great gift for a little baby girl.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Super Easy Knit Baby Hoodie

You only need 1-2 balls to create this cozy hoodie to keep the new arrival warm. Super-fast to make, and soft as a baby's bottom! Make several, and keep them on hand for baby showers.

Materials:
Baby soft double knit type yarn 100 g Sizes 6 mos–1 ball; 12 mos–2 balls; 18 mos–2 balls; 24 mos–2 balls
Knitting Needles: Sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) or size needed to obtain gauge.
5 buttons.

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins 10 cm with larger needles in stocking st.
Sizes:
Chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins 43 cm
12 mos 19 ins 48 cm
18 mos 21 ins 53.5 cm
24 mos 21½ ins 54.5 cm
36 mos 23ins 58.5 cm
4 - 5 yrs 26ins 66cm
Finished chest
6 mos 21 ins 53.5 cm
12 mos 23 ins 58.5 cm
18 mos 25 ins 63.5 cm
24 mos 27 ins 68.5 cm
36 mos 28 ins 71 cm
4-5yrs 30 ins 76 cm

Instructions:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 52 (58-64-70-76-82) sts. Work 5 rows k2, p2 rib noting first row is WS and inc 5 sts evenly across last row. 57 (63-69-75-82-87) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st and contine until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7¾-8½ -8.5-9) ins 16.5 (18-19.5-21.5-21.5-22.86) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape armholes: Cast off 5 (7-8-10-10-12) sts beg next 2 rows. 47 (49-53-55-62-63) sts. Cont even until armhole measures 4½ (5-5¼-5½ -6.5-7) ins 11.5 (12.5-13-14-16.5-17.75) cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 26 (28-32-34-36-40) sts. Work 5 rows k2, p2 rib, noting first row is WS and inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 28 (30-33-36-38-42) sts.
Change to larger needles work stripe pattern as follows:
work in stocking stitch 4 rows blue
change to white and work 6 rows
change to blue and work 2 rows
change to white and work 6 rows
change back to blue and then proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7¾-8½-8.5-9) ins 16.5 (18-19.5-21.5-21.5-22.86) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape armhole: Next row: Cast off 5 (7-8-10-10-12) sts. Knit to end of row. 22 (23-25-26-28-30) sts.
Cont even until armhole measures 2½ (3-3¼-3½-4-4.5) ins 6 (7.5-8-9-10-11.45) cm, ending with WS facing for next row.
Neck shaping: Next row: Cast off 6 (6-7-7-7-8) sts. Purl to end of row. 16 (17-18-19-21-22) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows then every following alt row to 11 (12-12-13-13-14) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work from to as given for Left Front. Work to correspond to Left Front, reversing all shapings.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 36 sts. Work 5 rows k2,p2, rib, noting first row is WS and inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 39 sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st, inc 1 st each end of needle on 5th and every following 4th row until there are 51 (55-59-61-61-63) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 6 (7½-8-9-10-10) ins 15 (19-20.5-23-25.5-25.5) cm ending with RS facing for next row. Place a marker at each end of last row. Work a further 6 (8-10-12-14-14) rows even. Cast off.

HOOD
With smaller needles, cast on 94 (94-98-98-98-102) sts. Work 5 rows k2, p2rib, noting first row is WS and inc 6 sts evenly across last row. 99 (99-105-105-105-108) sts.
Change to larger needle and proceed in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows until there are 75 (75-81-81-81-84) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 7 (7¼-7½-8-8-9) ins 18 (18.5-19-20.5-20.5-22.86) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape back seam: Cast off 7 sts beg next 8 rows. Cast off rem 19 (19-25-25-25-28) sts.
FINISHING: Pin garment pieces to measurements, cover with a damp cloth and allow cloth to dry.

Buttonhole Band: With RS of Right Front facing for Her or Left Front facing for Him and smaller needles, pick up and knit 50 (58-62-66-66-70) sts evenly between neck edge and lower edge. K2,p2 rib 3 rows.
4th row: (RS). P2.* K2tog. yfwd. rib 9 (11-12-13-13-14). Rep from * 3 times more. K2tog. yfwd. rib to end of row.
Rib 2 rows. Cast off in rib (WS).
Button Band: Work as given for Buttonhole Band on Left Front for Her or Right Front for Him, omitting all reference to buttonholes.
Sew shoulder seams. Fold Hood in half at back and sew back seam. Pin and then sew shaped edge of Hood to neck opening, beg at center of button or buttonhole bands and matching back seam of Hood to center back neck edge. Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along armhole edges of Fronts and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

Cute! Of course!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Super Easy Knit baby Booties

Knitting for babies is fun for you, and appreciated by those who enjoy the finished product. If you're in the mood for something traditional, start with the cute baby booties. These super easy baby booties are such a breeze to knit that a set of three would be a perfect gift. I would love if people used this pattern as a starting point to make booties unique to their own inspirations.

Baby soft Double Knitting type yarn
Size 4mm needles

Cast on 32st and work 10 rows k2,p2 rib

Next row (RS) eyelets k1,*yo,k2 tog to last yo,k1 - 33sts
Next row purl

Divide for Instep
Knit 22sts turn leaving remaining sts unworked
Next purl 11sts turn and leave remaining sts unworked
Work 12 rows in St st across the 11sts for instep, break yarn

With right side facing rejoin yarn to last st on right hand needle pick up 7sts down righ tside of instep,
knit across 11sts of instep and pick up 7sts down left side then knit 11 sts from left hand needle 47 sts in all.

knit 11 rows garter (every row knit).

Shape Heel and Toe

Row 1 (RS) k2, k2tog, k17, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k17,k2tog, k2
Row 2 knit
Row 3 k2, k2tog, k15, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k15, k2tog,k2
Row 4 knit
Row 5 k2, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k2
Cast off loosely
Sew seam and thread ribbon or cord through eyelets.

They are so cute! It's fun to make knit baby booties for a baby shower gift. They are nice with mittens and a hat as a set.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Easy Knit Baby Mittens

This is a great little pattern when you need to make a baby gift FAST!
The Baby Mitts can be made in no time at all. This is an awesome go-to gift item when you need something sweet and handmade but don’t have lots of time to get it done.

Materials:
Size 4 mm (5 US) needles
DK weight yarn Blue and White or Pink and White

Gauge:
21.5 sts= 4 inches (10 cm)

Mittens
With pink or blue cast on 28 sts and work in K2, p2 for 8 rows

work in St st for 2 rows.,

Eyelet row: k1,*yo,k2tog, k1, rep from* to end

next row purl

Knit 1 row

Purl 1 row

change to white knit 6 rows st st

Change to pink or blue

Work 2 rows St st

Shaping
Next row: (k2tog, k11) twice, k2tog - 25 sts

Next row: purl

Next row: k2tog, k10, k2tog, k to last 2 ts, k2tog - 22 sts
Next row: purl

Next row: (k2tog, k8) twice, k2tog - 19 sts
Next row: purl
BO. Cut yarn, leaving a long length of yarn for sewing side seam

Note: The mittens can be made larger by increasing the number of stitches by increments of 4 stitches and then adding length as needed.

I always had these little thumbless mitts on my daughter when she was tiny but my version always had a string to attach them. I would run the string through the sleeves of her sweater or jacket. Nowadays I am not sure if this is considered safe so I didn’t add a string to the pattern. Mittens on a string sure are cute though!

Have fun with your tiny Baby Mitts!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Cute Baby Headband

Knit a headband to take to the next baby shower. Knitting for a baby can be one of the most enjoyable projects. Homemade gifts often become cherished family heirlooms. Knitting a headband for a baby is a great weekend project for a beginner, they are quick to make and a good use of left over yarns. Basic stockinette stitch and ribbing can be used to create a headband for babies zero to six months of age. Use easy-to-wash yarn, so mum will not need to hand wash baby's new gift is a good idea.

This is such a cute fashion!

With size 3.75mm needles Cast on 68 sts in contrast colour then change to main colour
Rows 1-6 knit 3, purl 1 rib
Row 7 change to contrast colour knit 3, purl 1 rib
Cast off.
(colour rim is cast on row then main part then colour rim 1 row and cast off)
Headband is approx 1inch (3cm) wide

Small Fower
Cast on 4 stitches.
Row 1. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 3 (5sts)
Row 2. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, purl 4 (6sts)
Row 3. Knit front & back of 1st stitch, knit 5 (7sts)
Row 4. Knit front & back of 1st stitch purl 6 (8sts). Cut yarn leaving a 4'' tail and leave on a spare needle.
Repeat 4 more times but do not cut yarn on last petal
Row 5. Join all petals by knitting across (40 sts)
Row 6. Purl 2 together across row (20 sts)
Row 7. Knit 2 together across row (10sts)
Row 8. Purl 2 together, purl 3 together, prul 2 together, purl 3 together
Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight.
Sew into place

Small bow
Cast on 8 st
Knit 28 rows stockinette stitch
Cast off
Sew cast on and cast off ends together.
Wrap yarn tightly around the centre to form bow shape.
Sew into place.

The button in the centre of this flower is the Turkish Nazar or evil eye amulet. It is a custom here in Turkey to attach a Nazar to baby's clothes to keep away evil.

Turkish people believe that with the evil eye amulet you will be protected and all the bad energy will be directed to the amulet and it will brake. No bad energy will reach you since you are protected with the amulet of nazar boncuk. Have you just had a new child? Bought a new car? Built a new office building? Worried that your "friends" and others are filled with envy about your good fortune? The protection of the Nazar is used for anything new or likely to attract praise. The belief is that even well-intentioned compliments include a conscious or unconscious dose of envy and resentment. The bead reflects the evil intent back to the onlooker. It somewhat resembles an eye and it is said the typical blue color is a factor in protecting the user. The force of the evil eye (nazar) is a widely accepted and feared element in Turkish daily life.

While it is my pleasure to be able to share these patterns with you free of charge, I ask you to spare a thought for the Syrian refugee children. LILY- Love In the Language of Yarn is a non profit organisation I founded in the memory of Lily my grand daughter, we provide blankets and warm clothing to orphans and Syrian refugee children. If you could make a small donation to help towards transportation of these items it would be greatfully appreciated. Thankyou.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Pretty In Pink Baby Cardigan

The arrival of a new baby is an occasion for celebration. But a new life needs new things, and even before the baby arrives, new parents may be rushing to obtain a new wardrobe, as well as all sorts of accessories and toys.
Fortunately, if you can knit, then you can skip the mall and make a lot of baby items yourself. Whether you're looking to make something as a gift for a newborn, or you're trying to provide something for your own baby you'll be sure that baby is staying warm and looking fashionable with this knitted cardigan.
I chose a beautiful multicoloured baby soft yarn in shades of pink and lilac.

Gauge: For 6 to 9 months: 22sts x 32 rows =4" in St st with larger needles

Materials: Baby double knit type yarn

Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 5 US (3.75 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch holders 4 buttons
Abbreviations used in this pattern : yo - yarn over needle. k2tog- knit 2 together. Inc- increase
Dec- decrease. St st- stockingette stitch. Sl-slip 1 stitch. psso- pass slip stitch over

Instructions

Back

With smaller needles, Cast on 61 sts.

K1, P1 rib for 12 rows.
Inc 1 st at end of last row. 62 sts
Change to larger needles

Row 1: K 5 *YO, K 2 tog, rep from *to last 4 sts, K 4.

Row 2: And all even rows, K 4, P to last 4 sts, K 4.
Row 3: K.
Row 5: K 7, *YO, K 2 tog, K 6, rep from *to last 6 sts, K 6.
Row 7: K 5, *K 2 tog, YO, K 1, YO, K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, K 5.
Row 9: Same as Row 5.
Row 11: K.
Row 13: Same as Row 1.
and work 23 rows in St st.

Shape Armholes

Cast off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Row 1: K1, slip 1, K1 pass slipped stitch over, work to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2: Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows until 24 sts remain, ending with a purl row.
Cast off.

Left Front

With smaller needles, Cast on 35sts

K1, p1 rib for 11 rows.

Next row: K1, p1 rib 7 sts, then slip these sts to a stitch holder, work rib to end

Change to larger needles

Row 1: K 5 *YO, K 2 tog, rep from *to last 5 sts, K 5.

Row 2: And all even rows, K 4, P to last 4 sts, K 4.
Row 3: K.
Row 5: K 7, *YO, K 2 tog, K 6, rep from *to last 3 sts, K 3.
Row 7: K 5, *K 2 tog, YO, K 1, YO, K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, K 2 tog, YO, K 5.
Row 9: Same as Row 5.
Row 11: K.
Row 13: Same as Row 1 .
and work 23 rows in St st.

Shape Armholes And Neck

Row 1 (RS): Cast off 4 sts, work to last 2 sts, K2tog.

Rows 2 and 4: Work even in St st.

Row 3: K1, sl1, psso, work to end.

Row 5: K1, sl1, psso, work to last 2 sts, K2tog.

Rep last 4 rows until 2 sts rem.

K2tog.

Fasten off.

Right Front

With smaller needles, Cast on 35 sts.

K1, p1 rib for 2 rows.

Row 3 is button hole row. K1, p1 rib 3 sts, yo, K2tog, work rib to end.

K1, p1 rib 8 more rows.

Next row: K1, p1 rib Slip last 7 sts worked to stitch holder.

Change to larger needles

Row 1: K 5 *YO, K 2 tog, rep from *to last 5 sts, K 5.

Continue working to correspond with left front, reversing shaping.

Sleeves

Make two.

With smaller needles, Cast on 33 sts.

K1, p1 rib for 16 rows (this makes a nice cuff you can turn back to adjust sleeve length as needed).

Change to larger needles.

Row 1: K 5 *YO, K 2 tog, rep from *to last 4 sts, K 4.

Row 2: And all even rows, K 4, P to last 4 sts, K 4.
Row 3: K.
Row 5: K 7, *YO, K 2 tog, K 6, rep from *to last 2 sts, K 2.
Row 7: K 5, *K 2 tog, YO, K 1, YO, K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, K 4.
Row 9: Same as Row 5.
Row 11: K.
Row 13: Same as Row 1.

Work 23 rows St st increasing 1 st each end of Rows 3, 11, and 19 - 39 sts.

Shape Armhole And Cap

Cast off 4 sts beg next 2 rows.

Purl one row.

Cont in St st and dec 1 st each end next and every 3rd row until 7 sts rem as follows:

K1, sl1, psso, work to last 3 sts, K2tog, k1.

Cast off.