tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82037667982855704262024-03-12T16:39:40.273-07:00Yarns & TalesMy Adventures in KnittingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-87041222183719340512017-08-06T15:09:00.001-07:002017-08-06T15:09:10.453-07:00Enjoy the Journey PillowMy newest pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/enjoy-the-journey">Enjoy the Journey</a> is now available for purchase on Ravelry!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-22544615757502701692017-01-09T20:46:00.001-08:002017-01-09T20:46:50.708-08:00Chemo CapsI have an aunt who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and is starting her chemo treatment. I asked her if she would enjoy some knitted hats, and she said she would LOVE some! So I started scouring Ravelry for some extra cute hat patterns, as well as for suggestions from fellow knitters who have made chemo caps before.<br />
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Here are just a few of the tips I received (mostly from former chemo patients themselves):<br />
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#1: <b>Don't use animal fiber yarn-</b> Unless the recipient of the hat knows that they can handle it, don't use animal fiber yarn for chemo caps. I guess that chemotherapy makes patients skin extra sensitive, to where any animal fiber seems extremely itchy. In my aunt's case, she has super sensitive skin to begin with, so wool is a definite no. Most of the Ravelers I talked with suggested acrylic or cotton. I really don't like acrylic myself, either to work with or to wear, so I found a couple of nice cotton options (see below).<br />
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#2: <b>Stay away from blacks, greys, yellows, and some greens- </b>I don't know if this is true or not, but I was told that these colors don't look good on chemo patients. Since chemo gives their skin an 'ashy' look, these colors sometimes emphasize that. My aunt really wanted one of her hats in a grey yarn, however, so I'm going ahead and trying it. I found a pretty dark grey to work with, because I figured a darker grey would look livelier than a pale grey. I really hoping it works for her, but I figured the most important thing was letting her be involved in the process and pick the colors!<br />
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#3: <b>Avoid patterns with openwork and lace-</b> This one is pretty self-explanatory, since the point of a chemo cap is to cover up their scalp, not let it show!<br />
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#4: <b>Make a 'just-for-fun' hat- </b>Several of the former chemo-patients on Ravelry expressed that while sometimes they wanted to wear a hat that made them feel pretty or dressed nice, other times they just wanted to have fun and wear a silly hat! They suggested I find out what characters/movies my aunt likes, and try to make a themed hat based around that.<br />
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#5: <b>Avoid seams-</b> Again, pretty self-explanatory, but something I hadn't thought of before going on Ravelry. For extra-sensitive scalps, nobody wants a bulky seam to cause discomfort!<br />
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I hope these tips have helped any of you who are working on making some chemo caps!<br />
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My aunt picked out two hat styles for me to work on, but I'm hoping I can make even more than that! The first one is<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hat-ksenia-for-a-lady"> Ksenia</a>. She wanted it just as pictured, with the gray and red. I decided to make it with <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/blue-sky-fibers-worsted-cotton">Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton</a>. It's 100% organic cotton yarn, and SO soft! I'm absolutely loving how it's working up with this hat, and am already thinking to make her more hats with the same yarn!<br />
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The second hat she picked out was the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/caroline-archived">Caroline</a> hat. I had made this hat previously, and my aunt decided to do those same colors. For this hat I decided to use <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cascade-yarns-ultra-pima">Cascade Ultra Pima</a> yarn. I've worked with this yarn before and love it, so I think it's going to turn out lovely for this hat! I haven't started on this one yet, but am really looking forward to it!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-57397400420511246582016-12-07T22:27:00.002-08:002016-12-07T22:27:28.251-08:00Vintage Aeroplane Pillow Pattern SaleMy <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-aeroplane-pillow">Vintage Aeroplane</a> pillow pattern is finally released on Ravelry! Use the coupon code 'aeroplanelaunch' to get it 25% off until December 31.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-81767114053736805572016-11-04T14:25:00.000-07:002016-11-04T14:25:20.032-07:00Oruga Pattern SaleFrom now until November 12, get my new <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oruga">Oruga</a> baby blanket pattern for 50% off, with the coupon code 'orugasale'!!! :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-9250980209340010412016-11-01T14:46:00.004-07:002016-11-01T14:46:41.791-07:00Vintage Aeroplane PillowI mentioned in a previous post that I was starting work on designing a pillow unlike any I've seen before.... Well it's all done, and currently in the process of being tested on Ravelry. I'm SO happy with how it turned out, and hope you all fall in love with it as well!<br />
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My nephew had a vintage-airplane themed 1st birthday recently, and I designed this for his present. It features a vintage bi-plane on the front, seed stitch borders, a fabric back, and a zipper in the bottom for easy removal. I've never tried to combine fabric with knitting before, and I've also never put a zipper in my knitting... So this was quite the new experience! Despite having to make it up as I went, I'm REALLY pleased with how it turned out, and this whole process has been making my brain churn with more possibilities for new patterns!<br />
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As soon as it's done being test-knitted, I'll be releasing this pattern for sale, hopefully in time for Christmas knitting!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-31829230692946033502016-11-01T14:41:00.000-07:002016-11-01T14:41:11.292-07:00Oruga Baby Blanket is Available!!!My new pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oruga">Oruga</a>, is now available for purchase on Ravelry!!! I'm so excited about it, and hope you all love it as much as I do! :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-92196704833874037342016-09-08T19:04:00.000-07:002016-09-08T19:04:42.599-07:00Oruga Baby BlanketI'm super excited to be getting back into designing some knitting patterns!!! It's been a couple of years since I've been able to play around and design something myself, instead of just doing other people's patterns! I just finished this blanket, and am currently trying to get test-knitters for it on Ravelry (let me know if you want in on this, and I'll let you know how!). <br />
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It's knit with a super bulky chenille yarn, so it's SUPER cozy for a little one. Because of the chunky yarn, it's a relatively quick knit, and doesn't get boring like many baby blankets. It has a simple grid pattern, with lacy squares, stockinette squares, and seed stitch squares. Very simple, but so classy looking! <br />
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As soon as I can get the pattern released, I will be posting a link on here! :)<br />
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(P.S. I'm also starting work on a pillow pattern that I'm SUPER excited about! I've never even seen a pattern quite like it, so it is completely experimental. I think it's going to turn out really well, and I can't wait for you all to see it!!!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-54566938299670820032016-05-31T20:39:00.002-07:002016-05-31T20:39:46.927-07:00Pirate Ringo's SalsaNon-knitting related post ahead! (unless you like eating chips and salsa while knitting.....) ;) <br />
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I just wanted to take a minute and let you all know about a business venture my sis and her husband are trying to launch: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pirateringossalsa/?fref=ts">Pirate Ringo's Salsa</a>. My brother-in-law has made his own salsa for years, and has had many, many people tell him he should market it. So just within the last few months he's decided to try a go at it. They can only sell to friends and family currently, until they get licensed, so they have started a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/971670998/pirate-ringos-salsa">Kickstarter</a> campaign to try and raise funds so they can get licensed faster, and then get the salsa in the hands of the public faster. Every salsa lover who has tried this stuff has raved about it, saying it's some of the best out there!<br />
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So if you're into salsa, please go check out their <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/971670998/pirate-ringos-salsa">Kickstarter</a> campaign, and consider making a donation to get this thing off the ground! You'll get freebies for your donation too.... everything from Christmas ornaments, tote bags, jars of salsa, oven mitts, t-shirts, and the ultimate- a signature Pirate Ringo's Salsa created in your honor and named after you!<br />
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On a side note.... aren't my niece and nephew the cutest little pirates ever??? ;) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-15783558673726487312014-12-29T10:15:00.000-08:002014-12-29T10:27:50.625-08:00Christmas KnittingNow that Christmas is past, I can finally post about my knitted gifts! I only did two knitted gifts this year, and that was a good thing, because one of them I finished at 8:30 PM Christmas Eve. Talk about a close call! Both of the projects were pillows, from patterns I found on Ravelry. <br />
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The first one was an <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kjohnson-4/aran-pillow">Aran Pillow</a> for my sis and brother-in law. I've had this lovely Shetland wool sitting around for a long time, and it kept telling me it wanted to be made into something with cables. So I did! ;) I was really pleased with how this turned out. I ended up sewing a pillow cover out of brown cotton to go under it, because at first, I could see the white pillow through the knitting. I didn't like that look, so I whipped up a pillow cover, and voila! it worked perfectly.<br />
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The second one (that was such a close call), was a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kjohnson-4/knit--weave-pillow-and-beyond">Knit & Weave Pillow</a>. I had never seen a technique like this before, so I decided to give it a try. I LOVE it! It's so unique compared to most knitted pillows. It gave me so many ideas on how to use this technique elsewhere! It was a much smaller pillow than I've done before (12"x12"), but it was the perfect size for this pattern. It made such a lovely little pillow to curl up with on a snowy night! ;)<br />
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So those were my Christmas knitting projects! I'm already thinking up gifts to start making for next year.... maybe I'll do a post about it soon. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-27021669918032206042014-08-04T13:54:00.005-07:002014-08-04T13:55:19.844-07:00Winter Knitting<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I admit.... I'm already looking forward to fall and winter. Part of that might have to do with the high temperatures and extreme smoke we've had this summer. And part of it is because I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoy school, and I'm looking forward to starting my second year of college. But a big part of it is that I LOVE winter knitting. When I think about knitting in the winter, I imagine myself curling up with a latte and a blanket, and working on a nice chunky sweater. Or maybe I'm watching a movie with the family and knitting something for my little niece. Either way, winter knitting always makes me think of nice rich, dark shades of yarn, and projects that are filled with cables, seed stitch, and other lovely knitted textures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm already trying to plan what I'll knit this winter, and thought I'd share a few of my ideas with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I think my first choice would be <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/downeast">DownEast</a>. I love how chunky it is, the off-center cabling, the cowl-neck. Yep, I pretty much love everything about this sweater. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I just discovered <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tinder">Tinder</a> on Ravelry today, and immediately favorited it. I love the texture of the pattern, and how cozy it looks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">The color scheme of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hollywell-cardigan">Hollywell Cardigan</a> were what made me fall in love with it. It looks super comfy, while looking trendy, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">And last of all is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mielie-vest">Mielie Vest</a>. I love layering vests over my t-shirts in winter for extra warmth, and I love the style of this one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">So these are what I'm thinking about knitting right now. This list will probably change a dozen times before winter arrives, though, so I'll keep you all posted on what I decide!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-89283772043172640162014-02-19T17:02:00.000-08:002014-02-19T17:35:06.006-08:00Three Sisters Cowl<div style="text-align: center;">
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</span>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work 4 rows of
garter stitch.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work 8 rows of
stockinette stitch.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work 4 rows of
garter stitch.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">BO</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
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Country Cables Mug Cozy by Kaitlyn Johnson</div>
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Supplies:</div>
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~Mug with straight sides (3 in. diameter, 3 ¾ in. tall)</div>
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~Worsted weight yarn</div>
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~4.25mm (US
6) knitting needles</div>
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~G crochet hook</div>
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~¾ in. button</div>
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<br /></div>
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Abbreviations:</div>
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C6B: Slip next three sts onto cable needle and hold at back.
K3, then K3 sts from cable needle.</div>
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C6F: Slip next three sts onto cable needle and hold at
front. K3, then K3 sts from cable needle. </div>
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CO 19</div>
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K 6 rows</div>
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Row 7: K5, P9, K5</div>
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Row 8: K</div>
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Row 9: K5, P9, K5</div>
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Row 10: K8, C6B, K5</div>
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Rows 11-15: Rep. rows 7-8 twice, then row 7 once</div>
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Row 16: K5, C6F, K8</div>
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Rows 17-21: Rep. rows 7-8 twice, then row 7 once</div>
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Row 22: Rep. row 10</div>
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<br /></div>
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Repeat rows 11-22 four more times, then rows 11-16 once more</div>
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K 5 rows</div>
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BO, do not cut yarn, but leave last loop intact.</div>
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Using crochet hook, and last loop, chain 24</div>
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Slip stitch a couple times to opposite end of BO edge to
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Attach button in the center of CO edge about ½ in. from
edge.</div>
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Here is a revised pattern for my Seed Stitch Mug Cozy. I've tried to make the instructions clearer, and I'm including pics this time. Hopefully this helps! :)<br />
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<b>Seed Stitch Mug Cozy Pattern</b> by Kaitlyn Johnson</div>
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<br /></div>
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Supplies:</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>-Mug with
straight sides (3 in. diameter, 3 ¾ in. tall)</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>-4.25 mm
needles</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>-G crochet
hook</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>-1 skein
Impeccables yarn in black</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>-7/8 in.
button</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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Gauge (seed stitch): 5 sts/in.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Pattern:</div>
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<br /></div>
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CO 48 sts leaving a 12 in. tail</div>
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Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) repeat to end of row</div>
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Row 2: (P1, K1) repeat to end of row</div>
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These two rows form seed stitch and are repeated through the
end of the pattern.</div>
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Row 3: CO 4 sts, forming a tab, cont. in pattern to end of
row</div>
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Continue in seed stitch for 3 ¼ in. or until piece is a
little shorter than the mug, ending with a wrong side row. </div>
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CO, leaving the last loop intact and not cutting the yarn</div>
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Using crochet hook, chain 15</div>
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Beginning in tenth loop from hook, slip stitch down the chain
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opposite side of mug cozy, forming a circle with the cozy. Weave in on the
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Sew button to the top corner of mug cozy opposite the
crocheted loop. Weave in ends.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203766798285570426.post-34506790456055414532011-11-28T14:22:00.000-08:002011-11-28T14:22:29.297-08:00Seed Stitch Mug Cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdXMnZNu5lJ3dDqeIslaHuNaITlwGAocb2SRUbFit8_3h5quDpEnLklAWynPqFoKpP1-Z7RqBjP6feC-TVz1KvQO3T3odpDEMvXvRCsLNB5pO0ud8FTXfsPg2eqdBp64iQJteqXP1Q-M/s1600/edited+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdXMnZNu5lJ3dDqeIslaHuNaITlwGAocb2SRUbFit8_3h5quDpEnLklAWynPqFoKpP1-Z7RqBjP6feC-TVz1KvQO3T3odpDEMvXvRCsLNB5pO0ud8FTXfsPg2eqdBp64iQJteqXP1Q-M/s320/edited+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Cup Circumference: 10 3/4 in.<br />
Gauge: 5 stitches in 1 in. in seed stitch<br />
4.25 mm needles<br />
4.25 mm crochet hook <br />
Bernat Softee Baby yarn 1 skein<br />
6 leaf buttons <br />
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Cast on 48<br />
Row 1 (right side): (k1, p1) repeat to end<br />
Row 2 (wrong side): (p1, k1) repeat to end<br />
These rows establish seed stitch <br />
Row 3: BO 4 sts. forming a tab, cont. in seed stitch to end<br />
Cont. in pattern for 3 in. or as desired, ending with a wrong side row.<br />
BO all stitches, leave last loop intact, not cutting yarn.<br />
Attach button on corner above tab.<br />
Using the crochet hook, and the loop left after binding off, chain 10-11 sts. or enough to reach over the mug handle, and go around the button. Starting at the 7th chain from the hook, slip stitch back down the chain, and part way down the side of the mug cozy. Pull yarn through last slip stitch, and weave in.<br />
Attach the tab to the opposite side of the cozy, making the cozy into a circle.<br />
Weave in all ends.<br />
Attach remaining buttons, scattered around.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0