Completed Projects – 2006

Bomber Baby Hat Pattern: “Suede” Hat by Candi Jensen for Knitty Gritty (part one and part two) Yarn: Berroco Suede, in color 3714 Hopalong Cassidy; Berroco Plush, in color 1901 White Yardage: less than one 120 yard skeins of the Suede and less than one 90 yard skein of the Plush Needles: US size 7 Gauge: Modifications: The pattern is written to fit a child up to one year. I wanted it bigger to fit my one year old so I went up a needle size and knit for 4″ before beginning the decreases. This worked well as the hat is ample for my big baby’s head.

Elfin Stitchette Pattern: Free Pattern from Wee Wonderfuls Modifications: I omitted the circles on the dress and shoes. I intended to use small jingle bells but couldn’t find bells small enough. I also didn’t put eyes on the doll.

Evening Bag Pattern: flower-trimmed evening bag from the book simple knits with a twist by Erika Knight Yarn: Silver tulle cut into a long strip Yardage: ?? I used less than a 3.5 yd x 52 in. piece of tulle cut into a strip as directed in the book Needles: US size 13 Gauge: I didn’t get gauge but it doesn’t really matter — you can adjust the size of the bag to match the gauge Modifications: The bag size ended up differently because of the gauge. I also omitted the flower and used an embellished trim instead of the wired ribbon. I couldn’t find sueded ribbon so I used a one inch tube made from ultra-suede for the handles.

Hat and Scarf Set Pattern: Asymmetrical Cable Hat and Double Cable Scarf from One Skein by Leigh Radford Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky for the hat (doubled) and Lamb’s Pride Worsted for the scarf in color M-07 Sable Yardage: Less than one 125 yard skein for the hat and less than one 190 yard skein for the scarf Needles: US size 15 and US size 8 Gauge: Modifications: On the hat I doubled the yarn and cast on 46 stitches — I eliminated 17 stitches from the stitch pattern to accommodate.

Little Pea Pattern: Baby’s First Ball from Knitting for Baby by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky in color 191 Kiwi Yardage: less than one 125 yard skein Needles: US size 10.5 Modifications: I embellished the ball with felt and embroidery floss to make it resemble the pea from the book.

Pom-Pom Sweater Pattern: BAM Toddler Jacket by Joanne Turcotte for Plymouth (the pattern is out of print, more info on getting it here) Yarn: Plymouth Encore (I used two strands), in color 291; Crystal Palace Yarns Popcorn, in color 431 (Fruit Salad) Yardage: less than three 200 yard skeins of the Encore and less than four 73 yard skeins of the Popcorn Needles: US size 13 Gauge: I forgot to check before I wrapped it Modifications: I omitted the button bands and buttons and increased the overall length.

	Holly Pattern: Meathead Hat (small) Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky, in color M-10 Creme Yardage: one 125 yard skeins Needles: US size 15 Gauge: 4.5 st/inch Modifications: embellished with felted holly leaves and berries
Flower Pattern: Meathead Hat (small) Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky, in color M-16 Seafoam Yardage: one 125 yard skeins Needles: US size 15 Gauge: 4.5 st/inch Modifications: embellished with felted flower
	Button Pattern: Meathead Hat (large) Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky, in color M-151 Chocolate Souffle Yardage: two 125 yard skeins Needles: US size 15 Gauge: 4.5 st/inch Modifications: embellished with pottery button
Silver Pattern: Meathead Hat (large) Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky, in color M-03 Grey Heather Yardage: two 125 yard skeins Needles: US size 15 Gauge: 4.5 st/inch Modifications: to be embellished with a button from the school where my brother coaches football

Birthday Sweater Pattern: Aran Pullover from Knitting for Baby by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas Yarn: Cascade 220, in color 4011 Yardage: three 220 yard skeins Needles: US size 6 and 8 Gauge: 16 st/4 inches Modifications: n/a

One Skein Swap Bag Pattern: Secret Treasures from Kathleen Taylor’s Knit One, Felt Too Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Worsted in colors M-14 (Sunburst Gold), M-97 (Rust), M-145 (Spice), M-89 (Roasted Coffee) Yardage: less than one 190yd skein Needles: US size 9 Gauge: I didn’t check since I was felting Modifications: Lots, first I cast on 100 stitches instead of 60. I added a number of extra stripes to add length. My decreases at the bottom were quite different. I did not do the i-cord at the bottom. I used two braids for two handles which I attached to the inside of the bag after felting.

Bolero Pattern: fluffy bolero from Erika Knight’s simple knits for little cherubs Yarn: Cascade Bollicine Sissi, in color 101 Yardage: less than one 327yd skein Needles: US size 5 Gauge: 6.25 st/inch Modifications: I didn’t make any modifications but there are a number of mis-prints in this pattern that needed correction.

Scarf Pattern: Yarn: 100% undyed sheep wool Needles: Gauge: Modifications:

Baby Bonnet Pattern: Dalegarn 13505 Yarn: Dale of Norway Baby Ull, in color 5711 (pastel grey) Yardage: less than one 180yd skein Needles: US size 0 and US size 2 Gauge: 8 st/inch Modifications: —

Mini Flower Pattern: Poppy from Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Embellishments Yarn: All Things Heather Sock Yarn, in custom dyed color Yardage: less than one 440yd skein Needles: US size 5 Gauge: n/a Modifications: I’ve modified this so much it isn’t really the pattern above at all but first, I only made 5 large petals (0 small petals). Second, I eliminated rows 7 and 8 from the large petals. Third, I felted the flower, once assembled, and then added french knots. Fourth, I eliminated the stem and leaf.

Bunny Slippers Pattern: Bunny Hoppers from Knit One, Felt Too Yarn: 100% llama (from a local farm) Yardage: less than one 242yd skein Needles: US size 11 Gauge: 2.75 st/in Modifications: First, knit fewer rows before decreasing for the toe (to make infant size). Second, used a felted bead to make the tail. Third, used buttons for the eyes.

Felted Beads Pattern: n/a instructions on Whip Up Fiber: hand dyed wool Merino roving in colors Cascade Stream and Flame Yardage: less than one 4oz hank Needles: n/a Gauge: n/a Modifications: n/a

Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn Pattern: n/a instructions on Knitty Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool in color 8010 Yardage: n/a Needles: n/a Gauge: n/a Modifications: I used kool-aid flavors lemonade (4 packets) and green apple (10 packets).

Felted Flower Pattern: Poppy from Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Embellishments Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Worsted in colors M-102 (orchid) and M-110 (orange) Yardage: less than one 190yd skein Needles: US size 8 Gauge: n/a Modifications: I’ve modified this so much it isn’t really the pattern above at all but first, I only made 5 large petals (0 small petals). Second, I eliminated rows 7 and 8 from the large petals. Third, I felted the flower, once assembled, and then added french knots. Fourth, I eliminated the stem and leaf.