Dawn's Knit Page

2009-05-28T16:39:00.000-07:00

Here are three of the latest blankets I have finished. I have been having fun joining squares to make blankets. I love how colorful they are.

Hair Pretties

2009-02-21T08:36:00.001-08:00

I have to admit I have been a little addicted to making hair pretties. They are so quick to make and are a great way to use up scrap yarn. I have been using up my novelty yarn to make a bunch of these!! I have made over 200 of them my 2.5 gallon bag is almost full. This is my favorite pattern:

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bevs-hair-pretties.html

Easy Crochet Slipper

2009-02-21T08:27:00.000-08:00

I made 10 pairs of slippers for Parkland. I got the idea from one of Bev's patterns:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/slippers1.html
I made a few changes to the pattern to make these. I used two stands of worsted weight yarn, and used a size K hook. I chained any where from 23 to 28 stitches depending on if I wanted a women's size or a man's size. Then I hdc in the third chain from the hook. Then on the second row I worked in the back of the loops only. It makes the nice ribbing to the slipper. I think it makes it warmer using the two stands and the hdc stitch. Plus the ribbing helps the slipper to fit better. So I crocheted 12 to 14 rows then folded the square in half and crocheted the two ends together about half way up the slippers. This make the top of the slipper. I left about 11 stitches unbound for the foot opening. Then I stitched the back of the slipper together. Then stitched a row of double crochet around the foot opening then the next row do front post double crochet then a back post double crochet all the way a round. Sew the toe together and you have you self a very quick, warm slipper. It sounds harder than it is. Very quick and easy. Basically you make a square, I have also seen patterns similar to this for knit patterns.

Easy Crochet Scarf

2009-02-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

I made 11 scarves for Stand for Kids and used up a bunch of my woolease yarn. I used two strands of worsted weight yarn together and crochet the scarf with a M hook. Here is the simple pattern.

Chain 21
Row 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and sc across, then chain 3 and turn
Row 2 sc in the next st, then dc next st repeat across end with a sc chain 3 and turn
Repeat Row 2 (when doing the following rows you want to be putting the sc st in the dc st from previous row before and the dc in the sc st from the row before)till to the length of scarf you want then the last row is a row of sc.

You can also change the width of the scarf by adding or subtracting stitches by 2 ie like 23 or 25 or 19. Use can also use just one strand and a smaller hook.

2009-02-21T08:11:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple lapghans I joined with a continuous joining method. I was very happy to figure out how to do this method since there is less ends to join in then, Yeah!!!

2009-02-21T08:08:00.000-08:00

I received squares from Merrilee and made two baby blankets and one preemie blanket. I still have a couple squares left I am going to combine with some other squares I made to make a lapghan.

New projects

2009-01-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

I have been busy working away on many projects, just haven't had the time to take pictures of everything. I am proud to say that I donated over 700 different items last year to many different charity. It is so much fun to make things for others. I only need so many hats and scarves to it is nice to be able to share with others. Lately, I have been on a big stash busting binge. I used a bunch yarn and gave away yarn that I didn't see myself using any time soon. It is better to give to someone who can use it. So once again my stash fits in several tubs which gives me some more room to work with plus I don't feel so bad about buying yarn now. I still want to work my stash down a little bit more than I will be content. Recently I turned a 5 gal tub of scrap yarn in to many wildlife rescue nests again. I'm not sure how many I made, I still have to count them up. I will try to post a picture again when I get the ends all weave in.

Crochet Bootie

2008-07-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

Dawn’s Crochet Bootie

My inspiration for this pattern comes from Loving Hugs pattern 1 Piece Newborn Booties Pattern, I wanted a pattern less holey, so I made some changes to the pattern. Warning to anyone who tries to make these I'm not a pattern writer so there maybe mistakes. I just wrote this down as a guideline for other's on my charity crafting group. I am always changing patterns to work for me, so feel free to make changes so it works for you!!

HDC Dec – yarn over insert hook in st pull up loop then insert hook into next st pull up loop then yarn over then pull through all four loops.
Yarn light worsted weight – I used pound of love
Hook H
Chain 7 for 2 inch, Chain 9 for 2 ½ inch, Chain 11 for 3 inch sole.
() are for 2 in, and 2 ½ in sole directions
Row 1
HDC in 3rd ch from the hook, HDC in the next (3) (5) 7chs, 3HDC in the next ch, HDC in the next (3) (5) 7 chs, 2HDC in the last ch, join with slip st to top of ch2.
Row 2
Chain 2, HDC in next (4)(6) 8 sts, 2HDC in each of the next 3 sts( 3 sts for the 2 ½ in, 4 sts for the 2 in sole), HDC in next(5)(8) 10 sts, join with slip st.
Row 3
Chain 1, SC in the next (7)(7) 7 sts, HDC dec(2)(4) 5 times, SC in next (6)(5)7 sts, join with slip st.
Row 4
Chain 1, SC in the next (5)(6)7 sts, HDC dec (3)(3) 3 times, SC in next(4)(4) 6 sts, join with slip st.
Row 5
Chain 1, SC in the next(5)(6) 6 sts, HDC dec(1)(1) 4 times, SC in the next(5)(5) 4 sts, join with slip st.
Row 6
Chain 3, Dc in next (11)(12)13 sts, join with slip st.
Row 7
Sc and chain 1 in each st round or for a more girly look chain 3 and slip st around.
Make a tie or use ribbon and weave in and out through the dc row.

2008-07-12T14:33:00.000-07:00

Dawn’s Crochet Bootie

HDC Dec – yarn over insert hook in st pull up loop then insert hook into next st pull up loop then yarn over then pull through all four loops.
Yarn light worsted weight – I used pound of love
Hook H
My booite turn out to be 3 inches in length.
Chain 11
Row 1
HDC in 3rd ch from the hook, HDC in the next 7chs, 3HDC in the next ch, HDC in the next 7 chs, 2HDC in the last ch, join with slip st to top of ch2.
Row 2
Chain 2, HDC in next 8 sts, 2HDC in each of the next 3 sts, HDC in next 10 sts, join with slip st.
Row 3
Chain 1, SC in the next 7 sts, HDC dec 5 times, SC in next 7 sts, join with slip st.
Row 4
Chain 1, SC in the next 7 sts, HDC dec 3 times, SC in next 6 sts, join with slip st.
Row 5
Chain 1, SC in the next 6 sts, HDC dec 4 times, SC in the next 4 sts, join with slip st.
Row 6
Chain 3, Dc in next 13 sts, join with slip st.
Row 7
Sc round, or Sc chain 1 in each st round.
Make a tie or use ribbon and weave in and out through the dc row.

2008-05-30T06:53:00.000-07:00

This is row 6B this is how you get the shape of the square, make sure to count you stitches or the square will be off. The following rows of the pattern just make the square shape bigger then you add a another round of a different color to frame the square. I hope this helps some of the people that were having trouble making there first daisy square. It is kind of a confusing pattern but it does work. It just takes a couple minutes to figure out.

2008-05-30T06:50:00.000-07:00

This is row 5B, yes the pattern goes from, 6a to 5B. This row is a little different since you put the first stitches in the white stitches before then put 5 stitches in the row of white chain stitches from the previous white row before.

2008-05-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

This is row 6a, this row you are adding the petal tips

2008-05-30T06:47:00.000-07:00

This is the start of row 5A

2008-05-30T06:45:00.000-07:00

This shows the end of row 4B

2008-05-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

This is the start of 4b row.

2008-05-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

This the the start of row 4A once again I am useing yellow for the petal color, the yellow in worked in front of the white chains.

2008-05-30T06:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of the daisy square in progress. I hope it helps, some of you who were having trouble with the pattern. Sometimes it helps to see other pictures of the same thing.

This is showing the end of row of 3B, In 3A I used yellow for may petal color and white as the background color.

2008-05-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

I have been busy trying to get my ufo's done. I only have a couple more things to finish and all my ufo's will be cleaned up, yeah!!!!!! I also have been working on another mile-a-minute lapghan. I really like the pattern I am using. I found it in an older leisure arts booklet I found at the library. I was surprised to see so many pattern booklets plus books at my local library. Most libraries I have been to before only have a limited selection. Also I have requested a couple of books which they have also ordered. I try to only request ones I really want so they don't think I am being greedy with the requests. Well I still have to sew some buttons on sweaters. Not sure how many I have to do still but I have made some great progress!!

2008-05-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

UFO's are everywhere!!!!!!!!!! Not these anymore. I finished these just the other day the teal blanket was my neverending blanket. I love the pattern and have used it many times but this time,I knitted, and knitted, and knitted, and knitted.... and nothing happened. I swear the blanket never grew any larger. But after months of setting in a basket I picked it up again and it started to get bigger!! and now it is finished, yea!!!!!

2008-05-09T16:54:00.000-07:00

My first Daisy blanket, I love making Daisy squares!!!! They are so addictive, and they look so cool. I am using lots of scrap yarn for this project. I have enough squares to make another afghan. I am going to send this to Parkland Hospital, can you just image how this is going to brighten someone day up!!! It is even worth all the little ends I had to weave in!! This is going to be a pattern I am going to use a lot. The next set of squares I am going to use more of an off white background color, so hopefully it won't show the dirt so much if it gets dirty.

2008-05-09T16:51:00.000-07:00

Here is my first mile-a-minute afghan. I was so proud I that figured out the pattern!! I am trying what I consider 'harder' crochet patterns, lol. It was actually was pretty easy it only looked hard.

2008-05-09T16:44:00.000-07:00

Here are some examples of the Everyday Raglan Sweater. I already donated the sweaters I made that had the collars, but you can see the sweaters are pretty cute without the collars. The bright pinks sweater I made with crochet tries, the other two sweaters are waiting for buttons. They were in my UFO basket that is full. I am determined that I am going to get that basket empty before the end of the month!!

http://www.geocities.com/crotiques/everydayraglan.htm

2008-03-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

A few more projects I have been working on are making Daisy squares: http://krochetkrystal.blogspot.com/
I have only made one square so far but I do have yarn ready to go to make more. I have also been working on several sweaters and some hats and booties. There is always so many projects I want to do but so little time. I will post more pictures as I get more projects done. I am really excited about doing the Daisy squares they turn out so cute!!!! Would make a nice bright cheery blanket for anyone.

Wildlife Rescue Nests

2008-03-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a new project I have been working on that is a great way to use up scrap yarn. Wildlife rescue nests. Here is more about them: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/nest.html

I have made about 50 of them and was able to use up a lot of tiny scrap yarn. I was beginning to become overrun with scrap yarn. Some of it is just to small amount to do much or the wrong weight yarn. I used a lot of baby yarn for these and still have more yarn set a side for making more nests.

Yo-Yo's

2008-03-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

It has been ages since I have posted on my blog. I've been so busy with so many different things. I have still been working on the yo-yo project. I decided that the blanket made from yo-yo's alone might not be the warmest to I converted my yo-yo's to squares I did two different sizes since I started to run low on black yarn. I still have a ton of ends to weave in then I will start the assembly of the blanket. I think it should turn out pretty good once it done.

2007-08-26T07:45:00.002-07:00

Well I organized my yarn yesterday and found I have way to much scrap yarn again so I started another one of Dot's scrap blankets. As I said before this is a really easy pattern that turns out beautiful. I always think of stained glass since each row is outlined by black.

I also started a yo-yo scrap blanket for the scraps that are to small to make one row on the Dot's scrap blanket. I am going to cheat a little on the pattern by doing 2 rows of double crochet so the yo-yo are a little bit bigger, and hopefully it will take fewer to make the blanket. I hate to think about a the ends at I will have to weave in. I hate weaving in ends, usually have a big pile of stuff that is made except for they need ends weaved in. Oh well I am going to give this blanket a good try. I already have about 50 little yo-yo's made. I plan on making a ton of the little yo-yo's first then weave in ends, wash (in case any of the yarn is wool, that way I find out really quick which one where wool) then join. I will be happy if I can get this blanket done in a year. Dot's blanket will only take a week or so depending on how much time I have to work on it. Plus I keep making yo-yo as I go.

Dot's Scrap blanket:
http://patternsbydot.blogspot.com/2006/01/scrumptious-scraps-afghan.html
Yo-yo Scrap blanket:
http://members.aol.com/lffunt/scrapyo.html

Bumble bee hats

2007-06-11T20:30:00.000-07:00

I made these little Bumble Bee hats using Bev's Hats Hats Hats pattern. I made the little antennae for the hat by chaining 18, then sl stitch in each of the 18 stitches then chaining 18 again and sl stitch in those stitches. For a more girly look the one I made a ruffled edge. I think they turned out pretty cute.

2007-06-10T15:51:00.001-07:00

Here are two preemie blankets I made with some leftover Softee yarn. I used the baby bubbles pattern. The blankets turned out sooo soft and fluffy.

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/patterns/bubbles_baby_blanket.php

Weekend Progress

2007-06-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

I finished my scrap yarn blanket and the basketweave blanket this last weekend. I can't wait to make another one of each!!!

2007-06-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

Here are two of the blankets I made for Parkland this month. I started the purple and white stripes blanket months ago and just now finished it. It is made with a Bernat boucle yarn. I have now found out how much I hate boucle yarn after making this blanket. I will never buy it again. It catches on the needles all the time. It takes forever to make something with this yarn.

Basketweave Blanket

2007-05-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

Here is the basketweave blanket that I started. It is knit on the bias. It is a clever pattern, I already have ideas on doing other patterns in a similar way.

Here is the link to the pattern:

http://www.lightfocus.com/knitting/Basketweave-Blanket-Pattern.shtml

Latest Progress On Scrap Blanket

2007-05-28T20:18:00.000-07:00

I only have a few more rows to do and my scrap blanket will be done. I think it is turning out very nice. It is very colorful. I can't wait to start another one!!!

Bootie Blitz

2007-05-22T19:09:00.001-07:00

Here are the booties I made this weekend part of my weekend blitz for the Knitting for Children. I plan on sending these to Warm Hearts Warm Babies.

Slippers

2007-05-22T18:54:00.001-07:00

I made these slippers last week. I got the idea from one of Bev's patterns:

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/slippers1.html

I made a few changes to the pattern to make these. I used two stands of worsted weight yarn, and used a size K hook. I chained any where from 23 to 28 stitches depending on if I wanted a women's size or a man's size. Then I hdc in the third chain from the hook. Then on the second row I worked in the back of the loops only. It makes the nice ribbing to the slipper. I think it makes it warmer using the two stands and the hdc stitch. Plus the ribbing helps the slipper to fit better. So I crocheted 13 to 15 rows then folded the square in half and crocheted the two ends together about half way up the slippers. This make the top of the slipper. I left about 11 stitches unbound for the foot opening. Then I stitched the back of the slipper together. Then stitched single crochet around the foot opening then did two rows of hdc. Sew the toe together and you have you self a very quick, warm slipper. It sounds harder than it is. Very quick and easy. Basically you make a square, I have also seen patterns similar to this for knit patterns. I have made these for Parkland Hospital.

Cat Bed

2007-05-19T15:27:00.000-07:00

Here is the cat bed I made in action. I took a box that water bottles came in and used some velvet like yarn, that I found at the dollar store, to make a cover for the box. My cat just loves to lay in it and look out the window.

Scrap Blanket

2007-05-19T15:15:00.001-07:00

I just started this blanket two nights ago but I am already addicted it is fun to pick out the different colors. It a pattern by Dot :

http://patternsbydot.blogspot.com/2006/01/scrumptious-scraps-afghan.html

It doesn't use as much yarn as I thought it would. I think I have more than enough scrap yarn to make several of them. I am keeping the ends as fringe so I don't have to weave in ends. I hate weaving in tons of ends. Some of the colors look a little dark in the picture but it looks really great in real life. I love the look of the black outline, reminds me of stained glass or something.

Sweater Done!!!!!!!!

2007-02-10T10:23:00.000-08:00

Here is my finished sweater from Michelle's Pattern. The buttons look really dark in the picture but there not. I will be using this pattern again. Thanks Michelle!!!!

Neck Gator #2

2007-02-10T08:20:00.000-08:00

Here is my second neck gator that I made. This one is longer to go over the nose and mouth. It can be folded down as seen on the 'modeled' picture or it can be sloughed down. This one turned out a little loose but I still thinks it works well.

Here is the pattern for longer neck gator:

I used Bernat Super Value Yarn and Size 6 circular needle(I knit loosely so adjust as needed)

Cast on 77 stitches pm and join - this is worked in round so no seaming!!

Row 1 *k2 p2 k1 p2 repeat from * to end of row

Repeat row 1 till the gator measures 8 inches

Bind off in rib pattern.

Mine turned out to be 15 inches across unstretched. If you want the gator longer or shorter go for it!!

Feel free to try different rib patterns, I wanted something a little different and also the pattern is reversible.

Also you can use any yarn just adjust the cast on stitches. For the above rib pattern just use multiples of 7.

Neck Warmer

2007-02-09T08:27:00.000-08:00

I made my first neck gator/neck warmer. It is also my first cabled thing I have ever made. I came up with my own pattern. I wanted to try doing cables but was afraid to make something really big with cables. So I came up with this neck warmer. I didn't have a model so I used my cat!!

Here is the pattern for the Cabled Neck Gator:

I used Bernat Super Value Yarn and size 6 circular needle ( I knit loosely so adjust if needed)

Cast on 84 stitches pm and join - this is knitted in the round, no seaming!!!

Row 1-6 *k2, p2 repeat from* to end of row

Row 7 *k6, p2, k2, p2, repeat from* to end of row

Row 8 (cable row) *slip the first three stitches purlwise on to cable needle flip cable needle to the front of work, knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle, p2 ,k2 ,p2 repeat from* to end of row.
Row 9-11 *k6, p2, k2, p2 repeat from* to end of row

Repeat rows 8-11 2 more times

Repeat row 8

Repeat rows 1-6

Bind off in rib pattern.

My gator turned out to measure 17 inches unstretched wide and 4 1/2 inches long. If you wanted the gator longer just repeat the cable pattern rows 8-11. Also if you needed to adjust the width, cast on by multiples of 12. Feel free to use different yarns. The same pattern idea would work for other cable pattern. This is just a basic pattern have fun with it and try other things!!

2007-01-29T07:34:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of my own design for a slipper. I wanted to make a one piece crochet slippers that was a little more fitted for the foot with very little seaming. There is only one seam the back and that one I crochet together so it is like no seaming. I had the idea to make this for a while to see if it would work and last night I tried it. I have size 8 1/2 feet and it fits me great with room to spare. I now thought about modifying the pattern to make baby booties. I might change a few things about the pattern but I thought it turned out pretty good for the first try!!

2006-12-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday. I always seems to find yarn on clearance there and some how it always seems to find a way into my shopping cart. Notice I said cart. I also seem to always grab a cart so I have plenty of opportunity to fill it up. Well I found 12 skeins of yarn yesterday I plan on making a mini shawl the yarn is a very pretty red TLC yarn. I just couldn't pass it up. And I have plenty of yarn at home to keep me busy but one can always use more right? Sale and clearance yarn just calls my name :)

2006-12-07T06:34:00.000-08:00

Here are the Christmas hats that I done this year, I just love the little pixie hats. My favorite was the red and green one it's so cute!!!

2006-11-12T07:30:00.000-08:00

Well after making the baby sweaters I was brave enough to make a hoodie sweater for my 2 year old niece. I gave it to her on her birthday and she love it. I was so happy. You never know if kids will like the things you make. Also I was very happy it seemed to fit her well with some room for her grow, just the way I wanted to to turn out. :)

2006-10-22T16:35:00.000-07:00

I am soooo happy I finally got buttons on two of the little lamb sweaters I made. These are the first baby sweaters with buttons I have ever made so I think they turned out pretty good :)
I still have to put buttons on the third one I made that one is a purple one. The pink one turned out kind of big so I made the purple one on smaller needle so it would be a newborn size. Then for the muti colored I used even smaller szed needles for a preemie size.

2006-10-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample of my first crocheted booties. I thought they turned out pretty good. I love the fact that there is no seams!!! Plus I think it is easier to crochet in round than to knit with double points.

2006-10-22T16:22:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to make some hats and scarfs for the Stand Up for Kids. I really loved this scarf I made out of scrap yarn. Now I want to make one for myself :)

2006-10-09T09:11:00.000-07:00

Here is an example of some hats I made this last month. I loved the pumpkins hats and the candy corn hats. They turned out sooo cute!!

2006-10-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

I have been knitting for many years. My mom taught me to knit when I was a kid and recently started crocheting again to. Recently I have started making stuff to charity it has been alot of fun. The main charities that I have been knitting for are the Preemie Project, and Knitting for Children on the yahoo groups. I have also made items for Stitches from the Heart and Caps to the Capital.