Isabel's Blanket

This is the cute blanket I made for my cousin Tim's daughter. Extremely soft and cozy!

PATTERN:
Measurements - Approx. 29 x 29 ins
Materials - Bernat Baby Blanket (Big Ball) (7 oz.), Size U.S. 10 knitting needles
Gauge - 13 sts and 18 rows = 4 ins in stocking st.

Instructions
Cast on 95 sts.
Knit 9 rows, noting first row is WS. Next row: (RS). Knit. Next row: K5. Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beginning measures 27 1/2 ins, ending with WS facing for next row. Knit 8 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).


Also, I wanted to share the idea of this pretty way to "gift wrap" blankets as the blanket itself makes the perfect wrapping!

Aidan Jo's Blankie

This is Aidan Jo's Blankie... a very soft, comfortable blankie for any baby! I've been wanting to try TLC Amoré for quite sometime as it is so light and soft—this was just the project and I'm very pleased with the result.


PATTERN:

- TLC® Baby Amoré™ - 10 Ounces
- Knitting Needles, US 10.5 (6.5 mm)

Cast on 88 sts.
Rows 1-8 Knit every stitch on every row.
Row 9 - 18 Knit first 14 stitches, (purl next 10 stitches, knit next 10 stitches) 3 times, purl next 10 stitches, knit last 4 stitches.
Row 19 - 28 Knit first 4 stitches, (purl next 10 stitches, knit next 10 stitches) 4 times, knit last 4 stitches.
Repeat rows 9 - 28 seven more times.
Knit 8 more rows. Bind off.

Dishcloth

Knit dishcloths are wonderful. They last a long time and they're quick and easy to make! A great side or in-between project. This is my favorite pattern I've found. And this yarn turned out very pretty. I have to say that I did do some dishcloths with the Lion Brand cotton as well and it is a really nice yarn to work with though just a bit more expensive, but comes in some colors other brands do not.



PATTERN:
- size 7 US (4.5 mm)
- 100% cotton yarn
Size: 9" x 9"

DISHCLOTH
Cast on 46 sts.
Rows 1 and 2 Knit.
Rows 3 and 4 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern until piece measures 9 inches from beginning, ending with pattern Row 2. Bind off all stitches in knit.

Sydney's Blanket & Pillow

For Sydney, I made her this so very, very soft blankie and pillow. No real pattern, just found some great yarn and the purple looked just like Sydney, so I just started knitting and this is what I came up with. I had enough yarn left over and made a pillow to match.

Jeff & Barb's Wedding Afghan

This was my first afghan I ever knitted. It turned out really nice and most importantly, Jeff and Barb loved it! Actually, my husband loved it so much too that he wanted to keep it. This is certainly a pattern I will use again. Very easy and a great one for beginners.


PATTERN:
Finished size: Approximately 48 x 67 inches

- 6 skeins Lion Brand Homespun color of choice
- Size 13 US (9 mm) needles

Gauge: 10 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches

Afghan
Cast on 135 sts.
Rows 1-6: Knit
Row 7 (RS): K6, p1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 6 sts, end k6
Row 8: K9, * p3, k3, rep from * to last 6 sts, end k6.
Rep Rows 7 and 8 until peice measures 65 inches or desired length.
Knit 6 rows. Bind off all sts.

Kylie's Blanket

Kylie's baptism blanket. This one was made with size 50 (25 mm) "speed stix".

PATTERN:
- 1 skein each Homespun®: Tudor, Lavender Sachet, Spring Green and Waterfall
- Size 50 (25 mm) ('Speed Stix')

GAUGE:
4 sts + 4 rows = 4 inches [10cm] in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) using 4 strands of yarn held together.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over—2 sts decreased.

NOTES:
An easy afghan knit on the diagonal from corner to corner. Four strands of yarn are held together throughout. Due to the nature of the fabric, gauge may vary throughout the knitting

AFGHAN
With one strand of each color held together (4 strands), cast on 3 sts.Rows 1 and 2 Inc in first st, k to end of row – 5 sts after row 2.Row 3 (RS) K1, yo, k to last st, yo, k1.Row 4 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.Repeat rows 3-4 until diagonal edge measures about 30” [76 cm] – 43 sts.Row 5 (RS) K1, yo, sk2p, k to last st, yo, k1.Row 6 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.Repeat rows 5-6 until longer diagonal edge measures about 36” [91.5 cm].Row 7 (RS) K1, yo, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k3tog, yo, k1.Row 8 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.Repeat rows 7-8 until 7 sts remain.Next row Sk2p, k1, k3tog - 3 sts.Next row Purl.Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Tassels (make 4)Holding all four yarns together, wrap yarn around 6” [15.25] cardboard 17 times. Cut a 10” [25.5 cm] length of any of the yarns and thread doubled onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at one edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at opposite edge of cardboard. Cut an 8” [20.5 cm] length of yarn and wrap tightly around loops 1 1/2" [4 cm] below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends into needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew one tassel to each corner of afghan.

First Baby Blanket

This baby blanket was my first real knitting project from a pattern. It was very simple and quick, but turned out very beautiful and soft!



PATTERN:

- Red Heart® Baby Clouds™ - 18 Ounces
- Knitting Needles, US 15 (10mm)

Blanket measures approximately 36 ½-inches square.
Gauge: 8 sts = 4-inches; 15 rows = 4-inches in pattern.

Cast on 73 sts. Marking first row as the right side, work in pattern as follows: Rows 1, 2, 3, and 4: Knit. Row 5: K3, * yo, K2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts; K2. Repeat Rows 1-5 until approximately 36" from beginning, end by working pattern Row 5. Knit 4 more rows. Bind off.

Scarf

This is truly the first thing I ever knitted. Not sure what I need with a scarf in Arizona! I was teaching myself knits and purls so I just kept alternating every 10 stitches and every ten rows. It actually turned out pretty cute.