I decided I needed to make a little hat and wristers for a friends toddler for Christmas so came up with my own pattern, hopefully they fit. ;) The yarn is Plymouth Jelly Benz and is really nice to work with.

I'll post the patterns once I have them written up and proofed for any goofs.

It's been a while

It's been a while since I posted, so much has been going on. First we moved in June and that was an epic adventure all its own, then trying to get things unpacked and arranged. We also put up a fence at my Dear Stepmothers house, her pups are as happy as she is with it. :) And many other goings on, but I still managed to get some knitting in, this is the latest one, it's going to be a Christmas gift. The pattern is from http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=3322&lang=us and I used Brown Sheep Wool Lambs Pride Worsted in Mulberry. I love Brown Sheep yarns. Let me know what you think.

What I've been working on

Well, I've been busy packing and cleaning for the big move but I've managed to get a few things finished and off the needles and a few more started. I've finished several washcloths and am finishing up a toddler skirt as well as an adult hoodie, need to finish a swiffer pad but otherwise, I'm chugging along. :) This is the yarn I used for the skirt.

Lazy Needles

We went on vacation to Wyoming a couple weeks ago to visit family, I got 2 cup cozies done on the way up, but since then, I haven't gotten anything accomplished since. Ah well. I have been busy packing for the move to Wyoming, but I really need to get back to my needles. I'll post the pics of the 2 cozies later along with the patterns. :) Happy knitting and have a great weekend.

Springtime Coffee Cozy

Another cozy in the collection, it's starting to feel like a collection anyway. lol

I had this sock yarn that I had gotten on clearance and really didn't like for socks, the colors are just too out there for me, but it makes for a great cozy or 4.

I'm using Walk Away Sock Yarn by Yarn Bee, colorway Toe Hold
Size 2 dpn's

Cast on using provisional cast on, 16 stitches
Knit in garter stitch until piece measures approx 8-9 inches (20.3-22.9 cm)

Using knitted or cable cast on cast on 16 stitches, pick up and knit the 16 stitches on provisional cast on, then using knitted or cable cast on, cast on 16 stitches. (64 Stitches)
Join to work in the round being sure not to twist stitches.

Row 1-3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

Row 4-5: K2, P2 rib around

Row 6-7: P2, K2 rib around

Row 8-12: Repeat rows 4-7 one time

Row 13: P18, P2tog, P10, P2tog, P18, P2tog, P10, P2tog (60 Stitches)

Row 14-21: repeat rows 4-12

Row 22: P18, P2tog, P8, P2tog, P18, P2tog, P8, P2tog (56 Stitches)

Row 23-27: Knit

Row 28: Bind off
Enjoy a cuppa

Another Version

Here's another color version of my Basket of Coffee Cozy.

Pattern: Basket of Coffee Cozy

Okay, here it is.

Materials:
Sock yarn/Fingering weight (I used Patons FX)
US size 2 DPN's

Special Stitches:
3 Needle Bind Off ( Utube has great videos)

The body of the pattern is worked over multiples of 8 and the handle is worked over a multiple of 4.

Cast on 56 stitches and divide on to 3 or 4 dpn's and join to work in the round.

Rows 1-4: *K4, P4* repeat from * to * around

Row 5: K4, M1, K18, M1, K12, M1, K18, M1, K4 (60 stitches)

Rows 6-9: P5, K4, P4, K4, P4, K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K4, P4, K5

Row 10: P15, M1, P8, M1, P14, M1, P8, M1, P15 (64 stitches)

Rows 11-14: K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P6, K4, P4, K6, P4, K5, P4, K5, P4

Row 15: Knit around

Rows 16-19: P5, K4, P4, K5, P4, K6, P4, K4, P6, K4, P5, K4, P5, K4

Row 20: Purl around

Start Handle:
K4, P4, K4, cast off 20, P4, K4, P4, cast off 20
Leave the 12 live stitches on the other side of the cozy on a dpn or stitch holder.

Working with the 12 live stitches closest to you ( should have the working yarn there),

Rows 1&3: K4, P4, K4

Rows 2&4: P4, K4, P4

Rows 5&7: P4, K4, P4

Rows 5&8: K4, P4, K4

Repeat rows 1-8 until handle measures approx 9 in (22.9 cm)

Using a 3 needle bind off, bind off the 12 working stitches with the 12 live stitches resting on the dpn or stitch holder. (Make sure you do the bind off on the wrong side of the handle so that it doesn't show)

Mocha Cozy Pattern

I have another pattern written up.
I love this one, and the yarn was perfect for it, the pattern shows up fairly well and better than expected.
Okay, here it goes, bear with me and let me know if I made any errors please, I tried really hard to get it precise, but you know sometimes the interpretation gets a bit twisted.

Materials:
I used Patons Kroy Socks Stripes, in color Sultana Stripes; less than half a skein
US 2 DPN's

Special stitches:
Provisional or Crochet Cast-On ( I use a utube video)
Knitted or Cable Cast-On ( Utube again is a great source)
Skyp Stitch { slip 1 stitch purlwise, K1, YO, Pass slipstitch over the last 2 stitches (k1&yo)}

The pattern is worked over a set of 8 stitches so it made decreases a little creative.

Using Provisional or Crochet Cast-On, cast on 16 stitches.

Row 1: Into the cast on, K6, P2, K6, P2
Row 2: K2, P6, K2, P6
Row 3: (K2, Skyp, K2, P2) 2X
Repeat rows 2&3until handle measures approx 9in (22.9 cm)

Start body of cozy with row 3:
At the end of row 3 do NOT turn, using knitted or cable cast-on , cast on 16 stitches, (start placing stitches on a second and 3rd dpn whenever works for you), pick up the 16 live stitches from the cast on by removing the scrap yarn and picking up the stitches (K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P2) cast-on another 16 stitches and join to work in the round.

Body Pattern:
Row 1: *K6, P2* repeat from * to * around.
Row 2: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2* repeat from * to * around
Repeat rows 1&2 until piece measures approx 1in (2.5cm)
Ending with Row 2.

Decrease Row:
K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG (60 stitches)

Modified pattern :
Row 1: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P1* repeat from * to * around
Row 2: Knit all knits and Purl all purls
Repeat rows 1&2 until body measures approx 2in (5.1cm)
Ending with Row 1

Next Decrease Row:
*K6, P2, K6, P1, K6, P2TOG, K6, P1* repeat from * to * around
(58 stitches)

Modified pattern 2:
Row 1: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P1* repeat from * to * around
Row 2 Knit all knits and Purl all purls.
Repeat rows 1&2 four more times, ending with row 2

Last Decrease Row:
P1, K1 Rib for 17 stitches, K2TOG; P1, K1, P1, K2TOG, P1, K1 Rib for 20 stitches, K2TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2TOG, P1, K1, P2TOG (54 stitches)

Work in P1, K1 rib for 4 rows, bind off in pattern loosely.

Basket of Coffee Cozy

Okay, here's the latest one, I did a basketweave pattern that I'll write up later when I have time.
I think it turned out good.

Lemon Seed Coffee Cozy

These things are addictive. I'll post the pattern after I get it written up and the kinks worked out, IE when to decrease and how most effectively.
Hope ya'll like it too.