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1. Blanket Knit Along - December - Christmas trees

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 2nd Dec 2022

   The Square Collection – Christmas Tree

    

   The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square.  You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

   You will need;

   1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

   Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

   • If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
   • If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
   • Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

    Cast on 29 stitches.

   Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

   Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 3, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

   Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 3, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 3, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, purl 15, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 12: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 4, purl 13, knit 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 14: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 5, purl 11, knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 16: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 6, purl 9, knit 6, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 18: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 7, purl 7, knit 7, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 20: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 8, purl 5, knit 8, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 22: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 3, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 24: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 26: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

   Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 28: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

   Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Cast off.

    

2. Knot front headband

   Posted on 12:05am Friday 28th Oct 2022

   

   You will need

   dk yarn

   4mm knitting needles

   Large blunt needle

   Tape measure

   Size

   Head circumference: about 22″ – If you want to change the length of the headband knit fewer/ more rows.

   Width:  3″

    

   With 4mm knitting needles cast on 30 stitches loosely.

    

   Start straight into the rib pattern

   Row 1: knit 2, *(purl 2, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row.

   Row 2: purl 2, *(knit 2, purl 2) – repeat from * to end of row.

   Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 23”

    

   Cast off leaving a long tail

    

    

    

    

    

   Make the centre detail:

    

   Fold the band in half across the short way - bring the edges close together – slide one edge over a little so that the edge of one side is in the centre of the other.

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Make a “sandwich” – so that one edge wraps around the other – line it up snugly.  Now you have 4 layers that need to be stitched through. With the tail you left after casting off sew the edges together. The seam itself will be hidden inside the twist.

    

   If you want a narrower headband – cast on 22 stitches

   If you want a wider headband – cast on 42 stitches.

   Take a step further:

   • Work in a striped pattern – you can work any amount of striped rows – either even counts or all different thicknesses.
   • Change colour half way through.

3. Coin Purse

   Posted on 12:25am Friday 26th Aug 2022

           

    

   Approximate size – 16cm x 12cm

   You will need:

   DK yarn

   4 mm needles

   Large blunt needle to sew up

   1 x fat quarter to line

   Short zip

   Sharp needle to sew lining and zip

   Matching thread

    

   SIDES – make 2 the same

   Using DK yarn and 4mm needles – cast on 26 stitches.

   Row 1: knit across all stitches.

   Row 2: increase - knit 6, pick up the yarn loop in front of the next stitch and knit into it, knit to last 6 stitches, pick up the yarn loop in front of the next stitch and knit into it, knit 6.  (28 stitches).

   Row 3: knit across all stitches.

   Row 4: increase row - knit 6, pick up the yarn loop in front of the next stitch and knit into it, knit to last 6 stitches, pick up the yarn loop in front of the next stitch and knit into it, knit 6. (30 stitches).

   Row 5: knit across all stitches.

   Work rows 30 rows in plain knitting

    

   Decrease - knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3, knit 2 together, knit 1.  (28 stitches).

   Knit 1 row.

   Decrease - knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3, knit 2 together, knit 1.  (26 stitches).

   Knit 1 row.

   Decrease - knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3, knit 2 together, knit 1.  (24 stitches).

   Knit 1 row.

   Decrease - knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3, knit 2 together, knit 1.  (22 stitches).

   Knit 1 row.

   Decrease - knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3, knit 2 together, knit 1.  (20 stitches).

   Knit 1 row.

    

    

   EDGINGS

   Take one of the front panels - with the right side of the work facing you, and using dk yarn –– start at the point of the top cast off shaping – working towards the bottom edge – push your knitting needle through the first of the row end bumps, wrap the yarn round the needle and pull it through to create a stitch. Work your way along the side of the panel, pick up and knit into the bumps until you have 14 stitches evenly spaced across the edge.

   Row 1: knit across all stitches.

   Row 2: knit across all stitches.

   Cast off knit wise.

   For the base – with the right side facing - start at the right hand corner – pick up 22 stitches along the bottom edge.

   Pick up 14 stitches along the other side of the purse as before.

   Note: you will have a right angle shape gap at the bottom corners – that’s fine!

    

   TO MAKE UP

   Join the cut out corner shape first – fold each corner onto itself to form a little box / pleat shape.

   With the edges together, use a mattress type stitch to join just the edging strips.

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Fabric lining – Once the body of the purse is sewn together you will know the size and shape of your lining.  Fold the fabric in half and measure the shape to cut.  You can either draw the shape on a piece of paper first – or work directly on the fabric.  When you cut your fabric – keep the fold at the bottom edge of the lining - add an extra 1cm at the sides for the seams.  With right sides of the fabric together – sew up the sides.

    

   Zip – the zip sits in between the top shaping of the purse – the teeth of the zip sit centrally to the side edgings.  Put the zip right side up flat under the edge of the knitting (you don’t turn the edge of knitting).  Sew along the edge with tiny running stitches using a sharp needle and thread.  Insert the lining into the purse.  Turn the raw edge of the fabric under and hem the folded edge to the back of the zip.

    

   -       Work in chunky weight on 6mm for a matching make up / pencil case.

   -       Work in super chunky on 9mm – don’t add the zip – put handles on and make a handy little tote bag.

   -       if you leave long tails of yarn when you cast on and cast off yarn on the edgings - you can use these to sew the bag together.

   -       You can make the lining out of any cotton / poly cotton fabric – up-cycle an old shirt.

   -       Mess about with stripes or do each section in a different colour.

   -       Add a motif to the front.

    

    

    

    

    

   This pattern is part of The Kitten and The Goat Monthly Virtual Knitting Circle.  Sign up to our email list on the website to get a newsletter with a free pattern and access to 2 videos every month.

    

   The Kitten and The Goat

   9, New Shambles, Kendal, LA9 4TS

   www.thekittenandthegoat.co.uk

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4. Fishie Blanket

   Posted on 12:05am Friday 29th Jul 2022

    Fish Shapes Blankie / Cushion / throw / Runner

   

   Work a small fish with 1 strand of double knitting on 4mm knitting needles.  Takes about 5g of yarn and makes a fish 5½“ long.

    

   Work a larger fish with 2 strands of double knitting / or 1 strand of chunky on 6mm knitting needles.  Takes about 12g of yarn and makes a fish 8“ long.

    

   Work a huge fish with super chunky yarn on 9mm knitting needles. 

   Starting at the nose – make as many fish as you like

   Cast on 6 stitches

   Row 1: knit all stitches across row.

   From this point forward – slip the first stitch of the row purl wise.

   Row 2: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 2, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (8 stitches).

   Row 3: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 4: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 4, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (10 stitches).

   Row 5: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 6: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 6, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (12 stitches).

   Row 7: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 8: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 8, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (14 stitches).

   Row 9: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 10: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 10, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (16 stitches).

   Row 11: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 12: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 12, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (18 stitches).

   Row 13: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 14: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 14, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (20 stitches).

   Row 15: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 16: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 17: slip, knit 4, purl 10, knit 5.

   Row 18: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together through the back of the loops, knit 6, knit 2 together, knit 5.  (18 stitches).

   Row 19: slip, knit 4, purl 8, knit 5.

   Row 20: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together through the back of the loops, knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 5.  (16 stitches).

   Row 21: slip, knit 4, purl 6, knit 5

   Row 22: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together through the back of the loops, knit 2, knit 2 together, knit 5.  (14 stitches).

   Row 23: slip, knit 4, purl 4, knit 5.

   Row 24: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together through the back of the loops, knit 2 together, knit 5.  (12 stitches).

   Row 25: slip, knit 4, purl 2, knit 5.

   Row 26: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 5.  (11 stitches).

   Row 27: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 28: slip, knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 4.  (10 stitches).
   Row 29: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 30: slip, knit 3, knit 2 together, knit 4.  (9 stitches).

   Row 31: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 32: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 33: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 34: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 5, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (11 stitches.

   Row 35: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 36: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 6, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (13 stitches).

   Row 37: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 38: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 7, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (15 stitches).

   Row 39: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 40: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 11, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (17 stitches).

   Row 41: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 42: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 13, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (19 stitches).

   Row 43: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 44: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 15, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (21 stitches).

   Row 45: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Row 46: slip 1, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 17, knit into the front and then the back of the next stitch, knit 1.  (23 stitches).

   Row 47: slip, knit all stitches to end of row.

   Cast off

    

   Knit enough fish to cover the size you want your project to be.  Sew the very edges of the fish together through the slipped stitch, putting the fish in different directions for each row.

    

   * I use quality 100% acrylic Double Knitting yarn for all my knitting.  If you use a natural or a wool mix yarn you will need more.

    

    

   The Kitten and The Goat

   9, New Shambles, Kendal, LA9 4TS

    

    

   The Kitten and The Goat

   9, New Shambles, Kendal, LA9 4TS

   www.thekittenandthegoat.co.uk

5. Ready Teddy Go

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 18th Jul 2022

    Ready Teddy Go

   You will need:

   1 pair of 4mm needles

   Double Knitting yarn

   Toy stuffing

   Scraps of yarn or embroidery thread for face

   Ribbon for bow

   Large blunt needle to sew up

    

   You will find helpful:

   A row counter
   
   Garter stitch used throughout (knit every row)
   Method: start at the legs

   With 4mm knitting needles, cast on 8 stitches.

   work 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.
   Break off yarn, leave stitches on needle.

   Cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows the same to form the other leg.

   
   Body – push the 2 legs next to each other on the same needle and knit across all stitches of both legs (16 stitches).

   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows (32 stitches).
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Head - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Now work 38 rows on these 16 stitches, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Body - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

    Legs - Using only the first 8 stitches, knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   Then cast off these 8 stitches.
   Return to remaining 8 stitches and knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows. and then cast off.
   
   Making up.
   
   Fold knitted piece in half lengthways. The fold becomes the top of the head.
   Join seam around teddy, leave a small gap between the legs.

   
   

   
   Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears and pull to make shape.
   Stuff body and slip stitch closed area left for stuffing.
   Embroider a face on teddy.
   Take a double thickness of yarn and thread around neck, going in every few stitches, (making sure there are no loops that little fingers can get into).
   Draw up yard tightly to form neck and secure ends. Tie a ribbon around neck to finish

   Take one step further –

   -       Add a scarf - With same needles and thickness of yarn, cast on 60 stitches.
   Knit 6 rows and then cast off. Tie round teddy’s neck and secure in place if being given to a small child

   -       Knit in stocking stitch – that is 1 row of knit – 1 row of purl

   -       Knit the various parts in different colours to look like clothes – start with a couple if lines in black for the shoes – body colour for the legs – colour for shorts – change colour for shirt (keeping ends of arms the same colour as the legs) – knit head in body colour – repeat on the other side

   -       Add a felt Santa for Christmas – or a princess crown

   -       Work in chunky yarn on 6mm needles for a bigger, thicker toy

   -       Work in super chunky on 8mm or 9mm for a large toy

    

    

   Original work produced by – copyright and rights owned by

   The Kitten and The Goat, 9 New Shambles, Kendal Cumbria

   www.thekittenandthegoat.co.uk

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6. Blanket Knit Along - Double Moss Stitch Square

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 1st Jul 2022

    Double Moss Stitch

   The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square.  You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

   You will need;
   
   1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

   Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

   • If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
   • If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
   • Don’t forget to count the rows as you work up the square.

   Cast on 29 stitches.

   Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *purl 1, knit 1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

   Row 6: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 7: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, *knit 1, purl 1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1. 

   Rows 5: to 8: form the central pattern – repeat these rows 4 times more, until you get to

   Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

   Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

   Cast off. 

7. Cosy Sofa Socks

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 10th Jun 2022

     Cosy Sofa Socks

   8mm knitting needles

   2 x 100g ball super chunky yarn

   Size 3 – 4 (Size 5 – 6) (Size 7 – 9)

   Start at the cuff and cast on 20 (22, 24) stitches

   Work rib row: *knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to end of row

   Work 10 rows

   Work 12 (14, 16 ) rows in a knit stitch

   Heel shaping

   Row 1: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  21 (23, 25) stitches

   Row 2: knit across all stitches

   Row 3: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  22 (24, 26) stitches

   Row 4: knit across all stitches

   Row 5: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  23 (25, 27) stitches

   Row 6: knit across all stitches

   Row 7: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  24 (26, 28) stitches

   Row 8: knit across all stitches

   Row 9: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  25 (27, 29) stitches

   Row 10: knit across all stitches

   Row 11: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  26 (28, 30) stitches

   Row 12: knit across all stitches

   Stop here for the small size and move on to the decrease

   For the medium and large sizes – keep working

   Row 13: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  (29, 31) stitches

   Row 14: knit across all stitches

   Row 15: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.   (30, 32) stitches

   Row 16: knit across all stitches

   Stop here for the medium size and move on to the decrease

   For the large size – keep working

   Row 17: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  33 stitches

   Row 18: knit across all stitches

   Row 19: knit 6, turn work round, slip 1, knit 4, knit into the front then the back of the next stitch.  34 stitches

   Row 20: knit across all stitches

   Decrease rows

   Row 1: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. 25 (29, 33) stitches

   Row 2: knit across all stitches

   Row 3: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. 24 (28, 32) stitches

   Row 4: knit across all stitches

   Row 5: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. 23 (27, 31) stitches

   Row 6: knit across all stitches

   Row 7: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. 22 (26, 30) stitches

   Row 8: knit across all stitches

   Stop here for the small size

   Keep decreasing for the medium and large sizes

   Row 9: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. (25, 29) stitches

   Row 10: knit across all stitches

   Row 11: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. (24, 28) stitches

   Row 12: knit across all stitches

   Stop here for the medium size

   Keep decreasing for the large size

   Row 13: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. (27) stitches

   Row 14: knit across all stitches

   Row 15: knit 2 together, knit 5, turn work round, slip 1, knit 5. (26) stitches

   Row 16: knit across all stitches

   Foot

   Row 1: knit 2 together, knit 18 (20, 22), knit 2 together.  20 (22, 24) stitches

   Row 2: knit across all stitches

   Row 3: knit across all stitches

   Row 4: knit 2 together, knit 16 (18, 20), knit 2 together.  18 (20, 22) stitches

   Row 5: knit across all stitches

   Row 6: knit across all stitches

   Row 7: knit 2 together, knit 14 (16, 18), knit 2 together.  16 (18, 20) stitches

   Stop here for the small size – shape the toe

   Keep decreasing for the medium and large sizes

   Row 8: knit across all stitches

   Row 9: knit across all stitches

   Row 10: knit 2 together, knit (14, 16), knit 2 together.  (16, 18) stitches

   Stop here for the medium size – shape the toe

   Row 11: knit across all stitches

   Row 12: knit across all stitches

   Keep decreasing for the large size

   Row 13: knit 2 together, knit (14), knit 2 together.  (16) stitches – shape the toe

   Shape the toe

   Work 4 rows in a knit stitch

   Row 5: knit 2 stitches together across the row.  8 stitches

   Row 5: knit 2 stitches together across the row.  4 stitches

   Leave a 60cm tail and cut the yarn

   Thread the yarn onto a very large eye tapestry needle

   Loop the needle through the stitches – pull tight – weave the yarn round the toe again and secure

   Sew up the back of the sock with mattress stitch and finish off the yarn

    

8. Asymmetric Scarf in super chunky weight yarn

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 28th Mar 2022

   Asyometric Scarf

   

   You will need:

   3 100g balls of a Super chunky acrylic yarn (either 3 the same of 3 different)
   10mm circular knitting needle 80cm or 100cm long

    Cast on 150 stitches

   Knit 1 row
   Row 1: slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off the needle, knit to the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together. (147 stitches)
   Row 2: slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off the needle, knit to the last 3 stitches, knit 3 together. (144 stitches)

   Place a stitch marker at the beginning of row 1 so that you will always be able to tell which row to work.

   These 2 rows form the pattern.
   Repeat until you get down to 3 stitches: slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off the needle, knit 1 – knit last 2 stitches together and finish off.

   If you are using different colours – use all of the first ball – change colour – use all of the second ball – change colour.
   You will have enough of the third ball the add a little fringe or 3 big tassels on the points.

    

9. Easter Egg covers

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 27th Mar 2022

   Easter Bunny with hidden treat Knitting kit

   

    Approximate size –  3” / 7.5cm tall

    

   You will need: 
   4mm knitting needles
   DK yarn
   Coloured felt for the ears and tail
   Tiny buttons or sequins for eyes
   Coloured yarn for the nose and whiskers
   Needle to sew up
   

   Method:-
   With no 4mm needle cast on 30 stitches
   Row 1: knit all across stitches
   Repeat row 1 for a TOTAL of 27 rows
   Cast off
   
   To Make up
   Fold in half, and stitch the cast on and the cast off rows together to make a tube.

   Gather one end of the tube, slip the needle through the very top of the garter stitch loops that stand a bit proud and pull tightly.  Over sew a couple of times to secure well and finish off.

   Gather the other end of the tube in the same way and fold this end right up into the tube.  Secure both gatherings together with a couple of stitches through both the thicknesses and finish off.

    Sew on the buttons or sequins for the eyes

   Sew the nose and whisker detail

   Sew on the ears and the tail details

   Stuff with an Egg

   Take a step further
   - Knit in white for a duckling – with a rounded beak.
   - Knit in fawn or grey for a mouse and add big ears and whiskers
   - Knit in yellow for a chick and add a beak and wings.
   - work in white for a sheep and add loops to the top for fluff