Knitters’ Row

Easily removable pleating in the back of the cape allows this to be worn by toddlers to adults.  You could even make a matching mother and daughter set.  The pattern also includes the instructions for the cute little beanie hat and purse.  I made this for my daughter and she just loves it to this day.

This is an easy knit scarf that is good for practicing increases and decreases.

Supplies:
Size 9 needles
100 to 200 yds. worsted weight yarn depending on desired length (I used 100 yds. of recycled pure silk)

inc = knit in front and back of stitch to increase

Pattern:
Cast on 3 sts.
Row 1: k.
Row 2: inc. 1, k1, inc 1.
Row 3: k.
Increase Row: Continue to increase first and last st. only knitting in between sts.
Alternate Increase Row and plain knit row until 25 sts. are on the needle.

Body of Scarf:
Row 1: Increase first st. (kfb). k to last two sts. k2 tog.
Row 2: k (mark as right side row).
Alternate rows 1 and 2 until desired length (end with right side row completed).

Finishing Scarf:
Row 1: k2 tog. k to last 2 sts. k2 tog.
Row 2: k.
Alternate rows 1 and 2 until 3 sts. left.

Bind off last 3 sts. Weave in ends.

I couldn’t resist creating this sweater for my guinea pig… not that he really needs one! A couple of months ago, I was a bit bored and wanted something to do with this blue yarn that I have. So I decided to knit a sweater for my guinea pig, Nicholas. I can’t recall that I’ve seen sweaters made for small animals, but doesn’t he just look too cute!? He’s one of my babies, and why shouldn’t he have a little sweater, too?

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This easy, ribbed scarf only takes one skein of yarn!

Supplies:
1 skein Dark Horse Fantasy
Size 9 knitting needles

Pattern:
Cast on 30 sts.
Row 1: k2, p2 repeat until end.
Row 2: p2, k2 repeat until end.
Alternate rows 1 and 2 until desired length.
Bind off sts. and weave in all ends.

This makes a cute, felted mini bag with loop-through handle. Perfect for carrying a large water bottle, small knit project, or a few small purse items while running errands.  You will have just as much fun knitting this pattern as I did writing it!