KNITTED KLEIN BOTTLE HAT

Childs Klein bottle Hat(First Photo)
Materials: size 3 dp needles, darning needle, Bernat baby Jacquards yarn 3.5oz skein.
Directions: With invisible cast on method cast on 20 sts. Evenly divided on three dp needles 6sts, 8sts, 6sts. Join to form a ring being careful not to twist.

Row 1: K1, P1, around, repeat this row for 5 to 6”.
Row 2: K4, K2 in the next st. repeat around (24sts).
Row 3: K1, P1, around.
Row 4: K3, K2 in the next st. repeat around (30sts).
Row 5: repeat row 3
Row 6: K4, K2 in the next st. repeat around (36sts).
Row 7: repeat row 3
Row 8: K5, K2 in the next st. repeat around (42sts).
Row 9: repeat row 3
Row 10: K6, K2 in the next st. repeat around (48sts).
Row 11: repeat row 3
Row 12: K7, K2in the next st. repeat around (54sts).
Row 13: repeat row 3
Row 14: K8, K2 in the next st. repeat around (60sts).
Row 15: repeat row 3
Row 16: K9, K2 in the next st. repeat around (66sts).
Row 17: repeat row 3
Row 18: K10, K2 in the next st. repeat around (72sts).
Row 19: repeat row 3 till hat measures 5 1/2” from start of increases.
For the next 10 rows work back and forth not in the round, this will leave an opening
(Or hole) in the work.
Then working in the round again, repeat row 3 for ten more rows. Now decrease in same fashion as you increased. First row will be K9 K2 tog. around. (This is a reverse of row 16) Repeat row 3.
Continue in this fashion till you have 20 sts. Work another 3” of K1 P1.
Reach into the opening (hole) pull the small end up through the hole turning it inside out. This will make the hat double thickness.
Finish by joining the two ends together using the kitchener stitch(See Photo Below).

This hat can be made for an adult child(Second Photo) by using worsted weight yarn and a size 7 knitting needle. The original tube will be 7” and the body area will be 10” the hole opening is about 2”. You can also use a K2 P2 throughout if you prefer.

CHEMO HATS

This is a nice item to make and donate to cancer centers for Chemo patients.
Materials: 1-2 skeins fun fur, size 9 16” circular knitting needles, darning needle.
Directions: cast on 60 stitches; join to form a ring being careful not to twist.
Row 1: knit around. Repeat till hat measures 6”.
To start your decreases;
Knit 8, knit 2 tog. repeat around.
Knit around.

Knit 7, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit around.
Knit 6, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit around.
Knit 5, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit around.
Knit 4, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit 3, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit 2, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Knit 1, knit 2 tog, repeat around.
Leave a 12” tail, with darning needle weave through remaining stitches pull tight, and fasten off.
This hat will be about 21” to make larger 22” add 6 stitches.

If you want other patterns and designs a good site is Head Huggers.org

KNITTED YO YO SCRUBBY

A great dish scrubby you can make with Dazzle polypropylene twine from Lowes.

Materials:

1 Ball of twine, darning needle.

Directions:

With size 9 knitting needles
Cast on 17 sts.
Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: K 1, K 2 tog, K 12, K1 fb, K 1
Repeat rows 1&2 till piece measures about 8-9”
Cast off loosely leaving a tail about 26” long sew short ends together
Weave a basting stitch around one end and cinch tight, weave through to the opposite side and repeat the cinch, sew in ends and cut.
The disc will measure about 4” across.

OPEN MESH BAG

If you have been on this site before you will have seen my scarf made with the Turkish Stitch Pattern. I love the Turkish stitch for open mesh work, and for the mindlessness of working it. Here is another pattern using the Turkish stitch.

Open Mesh Bag

Materials:
Knitting needles round size 6 US, size 9 or 10 US
One stitch marker
One draw string stopper
Peaches & cream cotton, not sure of the amount needed as I used an existing spool I had.
52” cording (for drawstring)
Large eyed darning needle

Directions:
With smaller needles cast on 46 stitches
Knit for 28 rows.
Now turn and start picking up stitches evenly along side about 14 sts. Then knit the 46 sts along opposite side then pick up 14 sts for the second short side 120 sts total.
Place marker to denote beginning of round and knit for the next 4 to 5 rounds.
Change to larger needles, Knit one row. Then work in Pattern as follows.
Row 1: YO, K 2 tog. Repeat for entire row.
Row 2: Knit around.
Repeat these two rows till bag measures about 11” when laid flat unstretched.
Change back to smaller needles and work seed stitch for 8 to 10 rows. To make this easier knit the first two sts together so you will have an odd number of stitches which allows for a continuous flow in pattern.
Cast off with the suspended cast off method which makes for a stretchy top.

Drawstring: Thread the cording on the darning needle weave through holes in mesh, keeping a straight line across the bag till you have gone completely around the bag, thread through a draw string stopper Tie a strong double knot at the end of the cording.

The straps are something that you can play with pick and choose matching straps, ribbons cording etc. Attach to the inside edge of the top which aids in the folding process. To close the bag, tuck the top and straps into bottom of the bag and pull drawstring tight.

Note: To make this smaller and softer bag I used one skein of ”I Love This Cotton”
And I started with 26 stitches for 18 rows which gave me 9 sts along the edge to pick up and a total of 70 stitches, and measured 7” when laid flat. The cording was smaller also. This is the bag in the above photo. It is used for vegetables due to is't softness it doesn't bruise the
produce.

SUSPENDED BIND-OFF: Knit 2 stitches. * Lift the first stitch over the second stitch as for a regular bind- off but leave the lifted stitch on the left needle. Pass your right needle in front of the suspended stitch, knit the next stitch, and drop both from the left needle. Repeat from * until all stitches are bound off.

CROCHETED & KNITTED SWIFFER COVERS

I am putting two patterns on for the swiffer cover one knitted and one crocheted.
Not everyone crochets or knits so this gives either a chance or a choice. Where one is reversible the second has a nice honeycomb texture. Both work well for dusting and moping.

Reversible swiffer cover (Crocheted)
Materials:
Peaches & cream cotton, Size G Hook
CH16
Row 1: Hdc in third ch from st. and in each st across.
Rows 2-9: Ch2, hdc. in each st. across.
Row 10: Working in front loop only * ch3, sl st in next st, sc in next stitch. Repeat from * across.
Row 11: Turn, working in what is now the front loop of the previous row, ch2 hdc in each st across.
Row 12: ch 3 working in front loop sc in first st. * ch3 sl st in next st sc in next st. repeat from * across ending with sl st in last st.
Row 13: repeat row 11.
Repeat rows 10 through 13 till you have 16 rows of ch3 loops.
Rows 14-22 repeat row 11, 9 times finish off.
Fold over each end about 2 inches. Sew sides together.
The loop side is for dusting while the flat side is great for moping.


Honeycomb swiffer cover (Knitted)
Materials: peaches & cream cotton
Size 7 knitting needles.
Directions:
Cast on 21 stitches.
Row1: knit across.
Row2: K1,* sl 1 wyib, k1; repeat from * across.
Row3: knit across.
Row4: K2, * sl 1 wyib, k1; repeat from* end k1.
Repeat rows 1-4 for pattern till strip measures about 13” fold ends over 2” sew edges.

MOCK CABLE KNITTED HAT

These hats are also reversible with a different look from the other side.
Size 7 knitting needles set of 4 or
circular needle.
Worsted Weight yarn 4 oz. skein
PATTERN:
Cast on 88 sts. Join to form a ring.
Work K2, P2, ribbing for about 1 ¼ inches.
Row 1: k2tog, but leave on the needle; then insert right-hand needle between the 2 sts just knitted together, and knit the 1st st again; then slip both sts off the needle; ( this will be considered the twist ) p2; repeat across.
Row 2-4: k2, p2, across.
Repeat rows 1-4 for 10”from edge.
Now start the decreases for top of hat.
Row 3: k2tog, p2, t(twist), p2 repeat around
Row 4: k1, p2, k2, p2 around
Row 5: k1,p2 tog, k2, p2 around
Row 6: k1, p1, k2, p2 around
Row 7: k1, p1,t(twist), p2 around
Row 8: k1, p1, k1, p2 around
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, p2tog around
Row 10: k1, p1, around
Row 11: k2tog
Cut yarn leaving about 16” tail slip yarn through remaining sts weave in ends secure.
You can add an I cord or pompom if you want.

PURSE STITCH SCARF PATTERN

A very light lacey pattern with a unique tecture.
This is made with worsted Weight yarn and a size ten knitting needle.
CO. 20 sts.
K1, * yo p2 tog; repeat from*, end K1.
Repeat this row to desired length.

TURKISH SCARF PATTERN

A very easy, but very nice scarf pattern.

This is made with Worsted Weight yarn and a size ten knitting needle

CO. 20 sts.
K1, * yo K2 tog; repeat from*, end K1.
Repeat this row to desired length.

SMALL TENT SCARF PATTERN

Row 1: ( Wrong side ) K2, * p5, k3, repeat from *, end p5, k2.
Row 2: K2 * sl 5 wyif, k3, repeat from *, end sl 5wyif, k2.
Row 3: Repeat row 1.
Row 4: K 4, * insert needle under loose strand and knit next st, bringing st out under strand; k7, repeat from *, end last repeat k4.

Repeat Rows 1-4 till scarf measures approximately 52”.

VERTICAL WEAVE SCARF

This is a nice scarf pattern it gives a slight texture and design, with an easy repetitive pattern. Something designed for the beginning knitter.
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn
Size 9 (5.50) knitting needles.
Cast on 28 sts.
Row 1: (Right side) K1, P1, K1, K2, * slip 1 as if to purl, K1, YO PSSO both the knit st and the yo, K2; repeat from*
across to last 3sts. K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, P across to last three sts. K1, P1, K1.
Repeat rows 1 & 2 for pattern till scarf measures desired length.

KNITTED DISH CLOTH

My Dish Cloth pattern.
This can also double as a face cloth.

Materials needed are #8 knitting needles and 2 oz. 4 Ply Worsted Weight Peaches & Cream Cotton.
Cast on 34 Sts.
Row 1: (right side) K1, P1, K1 * slip 1 as if to purl, K1, YO, PSSO both the knit st. and the YO,
repeat from * across to last three sts. K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, purl across to last three sts. K1, P1, K1.
Repeat rows 1&2 for pattern.

Knit to desired size. Approx. 7 or 8 inch square.
The size can be increased by adding 4 sts.
This makes for the basic pattern.