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Timothy’s Fall Longies

Lizzie — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:18:49 +0000

Knit with beautiful Toasted Pumpkin Seed on BFL from Happy Hands Yarns. These were also my first attempt at magic loop knitting. I was able to knit both legs at the same time which saved me a TON of time finishing. Timothy has wee little legs, too–the inseam is only about eight inches! I hope to catch some action pics soon but it’s hard to ask an 18-month-old to sit still.

P.S. I’m still available for customs. You can find more info here. In honor of my 30th birthday this month, I’m going to take 30% off all customs!

Breastfeeding Advocacy Dishcloth Pattern: Tandem Nursing Version

Lizzie — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:15:36 +0000

I can’t claim full credit for this pattern as it was sent to me by a reader who adapted this cloth from my original Breastfeeding Advocacy Dishcloth pattern. Thanks so much Jeanette!

Download the pdf:

Breastfeeding Advocacy Dischloth Pattern -- Tandem Nursing Version (126)

With US #6 or 7 needles, cast on 37 Stitches.

Rows 1-3: (K1, P1) to end of row

Row 4: K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1

Row 5: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 6: Same as Row 4

Row 7: K1, P1, K7, P10, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 8 (and all even rows to follow): K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1

Row 9: K1, P1, K6, P12, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 11: K1, P1, K5, P8, K6, P6, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 13: K1, P1, K4, P7, K8, P1, K2, P5, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 15: K1, P1, K3, P7, K8, P1, K4, P5, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 17: K1, P1, K3, P6, K6, P3, K6, P5, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 19: K1, P1, K3, P5, K8, P2, K7, P5, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 21: K1, P1, K3, P5, K5, P2, K2, P1, K2, P1, K5, P4, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 23: K1, P1, K3, P4, K7, P3, K2, P1, K7, P3, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 25: K1, P1, K3, P4, K7, P6, K7, P3, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 27: K1, P1, K4, P4, K5, P8, K5, P4, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 29: K1, P1, K5, P24, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 31: K1, P1, K7, P20, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 33: K1, P1, K8, P17, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 35: K1, P1, K10, P13, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 37: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 39: K1, P1, K13, P7, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 41: K1, P1, K12, P9, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 43: K1, P1, K11, P11, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Rows 45, 47, 49: Same as Row 43

Row 51: Same as Row 41

Row 53: Same as Row 39

Row 55: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1

Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1

Row 57: Same as Row 55

Rows 58-60: (K1, P1) to end of row

BO & weave in ends

This pattern is free to use and distribute to knitting groups, but donations are always welcome.

Simon’s birthday collage

Lizzie — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:52:35 +0000

(created in Creative Memories StoryBook Creator 3.0 Plus)

my coffee mug has style

Lizzie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:03:32 +0000

This is the second cozy I’ve made, the first being a gift for a friend. I wanted to make something quick to give me a break after crocheting that huge afghan. If I had to make it again, I would probably start the smocking right away so there wouldn’t be that awkward inch of ribbing at the bottom. I have no idea if this actually keeps my coffee warmer than it would be otherwise, but at least my mug’s got some style. Plus, I got to use that ridiculous fake-brass button that came from some project Corey brought home from church.

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Working on some stuff

Lizzie — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:01:44 +0000

Not for me, obviously, but I wish I had made these for Timothy when he was wee. I think I may make a bigger version of the hat for him still. It’s too adorable not to want to knit one for every baby I know!

Hedgerow Socks progress

Lizzie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:12:39 +0000

I’ve been working on these Hedgerow Socks since October? I think? I honestly can’t remember when I started them, but I’m nearly finished with the first sock. I keep putting them down, though, because other babies keep being born or I start work on charity hats, etc. I can’t wait to be done with these babies, which will most likely be when it gets cold enough to wear wool socks again.

Brothers

Lizzie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:09 +0000

Made in Creative Memories StoryBook Creator 3.0

Discover Baby Boy Predesigned 12×12 Page

Stella’s New Hat

Lizzie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:30:31 +0000

One of my very dear friends had a baby a few months ago and, like most knitters would do, I had to knit her a hat! It couldn’t just be any old hat, though. No, I had to make Stella the cutest, most adorable hat known to man because she is one of the cutest, most adorable babies known to man. I went for the Stella Pixie Hat not just because it bears her name, but because it’s irresistible! The pattern calls for a fingering weight yarn which I have loads of since I aspire to knit more socks one day.

I really enjoyed this knit. The shaping is mostly done with ribbing, so I didn’t grow weary of the knitting at all. It was interesting right to the very end. Speaking of the end, though, I was only a little confused about when to kitchener the top and had to frog back a couple rows to get it just right.

The neckband was a simple 1×1 ribbed strip that is sewn to the bottom of the hat. I had to modify the button holes from the pattern in order to keep the stitches even. I don’t really know why the pattern is so complicated at that point, but if you just use a yo, it ought to make a big enough hole for your button, especially if the yarn is stretchy like the knitpicks essentials is.

Enough about me, though, feast your eyes on the finished product!

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Links: Knitted Heart Washcloths

Lizzie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:49 +0000

Heart Lace Washcloth by Stephanie Fredrickson

Valentine Heart Cloth by Tricia Walter

Two Hearts as One by Cathy Waldie

Lattice Hearts Dishcloth by Rachel van Schie

(Take a look at Rachel’s HUGE dishcloth pattern store. There’s a cloth for every occasion!)

Links: Knitted Hearts

Lizzie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:12:33 +0000

Folk hearts by Frankie Brown

Love hearts by Jacqueline Ziegler

Handful of Hearts by Anna Hrachovec