Suzy Q Homemaker

Every time I see these numbers climb, I am amazed at how many people have taken the time to download and knit one of my patterns.  Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!

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!

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 (252)

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.

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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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!