Nifty Knitting

(size small featured in above picture)

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, sssk, k3t
Abbreviations: slip slip slip knit (sssk), knit three together (k3t), knit (k), purl (p)
Measures: 8” (9”, 10”) long, women’ sizes small (medium,  large)
Gauge: in k1, p1 ribbing, 6 stitches untstretched (3 sts fully stretched) and 5 rows = 1”

-Materials-

• 1 skein Red Heart Soft Yarn Solid, grass green – 256 yds (100% acrylic)
• size 8 knitting needles
• yarn needle

-Pattern- (make 2)

1. Cast on 15 ( 17, 19) stitches, *p1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (right side)
2. *K1, p1,* till there is one stitch left, k1. (wrong side)
3. Continue in set ribbing pattern till piece measures 8” (9”, 10”). (ending on a wrong side row)
4. At beginning of row, cast on 27 (31, 35) stitches, *k1, p1,* to end. [42 (48, 54) stitches]
5. At beginning of row, cast on 27 (31, 35) stitches, *p1, k1,* till 1 stitch left, p1. [69 (79, 89) stitches]
6. *K1, p1,* till there is one stitch left, k1. (right side)
7. *P1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (wrong side)
8. Repeat numbers six and seven 4 (5, 6) times. (ending on a wrong side row)
9. *K1, p1,* for 28 (32, 36) stitches, sssk, work ribbing for 7 (9, 11) stitches,  k3t, *p1, k1,* to end. [65 (75, 85) stitches] (right side)
10. *P1, k1,* till there is one stitch left, p1. (wrong side)
11. *K1, p1,* for 28 (32, 36) stitches, sssk, work ribbing for 3 (5, 7) stitches, k3t, *p1, k1* to end. [61 (71, 81) stitches]
12. Repeat number 10.
13. Bind off in ribbing stitch.

• Sew slippers according to the diagram and additional pictures below. (click on pictures to enlarge) Reverse sewing for the opposite slipper.

1. Sew G to D.
2. Sew A over G & D.
3. Sew B to C.
4. Sew F to E.

This simple pattern comes in sizes preemie, newborn, and baby. It also includes adjustments for 3 different gauges making it a perfect pattern for knitting charity projects with leftover  stash yarn.   (The picture above shows the hats using the 5 stitch gauge)

Skill Level: easy
Stitches used: cast on, knit, k2t, k3t, bind off
Abbreviations: knit (k), knit two together (k2t), knit three together,
Measures: sizes preemie, (newborn, baby)
hat: approximately  11” (12”, 13”) circumference and 4” (5’, 6”) length
booties:  approximately 2″ (3″, 4″) wide
Notes: the adjustments for each size will be listed in parenthesis in this order, preemie (newborn, baby)

-Materials-

• knitting needle size of your choice
• yarn of your choice
• yarn needle
• stitch markers

-Hat-
Work a swatch first to determine what gauge you are knitting in. Listed below are the numbers of stitches you need to cast on for your gauge.

• For 3 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 32 (36, 40) stitches, continue with pattern.
• For 4 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 44 (48, 52) stitches, continue with pattern.
• For 5 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 54 (60, 66) stitches, continue with pattern.

1. Place marker and join in round, work 1” of edging in stitch of your choice. (such as garter stitch, ribbing, seed stitch…)
2. Knit for 2” (3”, 4”).

• For 3 stitches per inch gauge: *k2, k2t* to end of row. Knit 1 row. *K1, k2t* to end of row. Knit 1 row. K2t to end of row. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• For 4 stitches per inch gauge: *k2, k2t* to end. Knit 2 rows. *K1, k2t* to end. Knit 2 rows. K2t to end. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• For 5 stitches per inch gauge: *k4, k2t* to end. Knit 1 row. *K3, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row. *K2, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row. *K1, k2t*, to end. Knit 1 row.  K2t to end. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.

-Booties- (make 2)
Work a swatch first to determine what gauge you are knitting in. Listed below are the numbers of stitches you need to cast on for your gauge.

• For 3 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 16 (20, 24) stitches, continue with pattern.
• For 4 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 22 (26, 30) stitches, continue with pattern.
• For 5 stitches per inch gauge: cast on 26 (32, 38) stitches, continue with pattern.

1. Place marker at begging of row and join in round, knit half of the stitches , place marker, and knit to end.
2. Knit till bootie measures 1” (1 1/2”, 2”)
3. Knit to 3 stitches before middle marker, k3t, k3t, knit to end.
4. Knit 1 row.
5. Knit to 2 stitches before middle marker, k2t, k2t, knit to end.

• For 4 stitches per inch gauge: knit 1 row. Repeat  number 5.
• For 5 stitches per inch gauge: knit 1 row. Repeat number 3.

6. Knit till bootie measures 2” (2 1/2”, 3”).
7. Work 1” of edging stitch of your choice. (such as garter stitch, ribbing, seed stitch…)
8. Bind off. Sew bottom of bootie together, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

These slippers are quick to knit and so soft. They are knitted in cozy Lion Brand Homespun. Above is the picture of the size small.

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, CF6, working in rounds
Abbreviations: Cable Front Six (CF6), Place Marker (PM)
Measures: 7 1/2″(8 1/2″, 9 1/2″) long and 3″, (3 1/2″, 4″) wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4″ by 4″
Notes: Pattern comes in women’ sizes small (medium, large). Slippers are made in reverse stockinette stitch. CF6 means slip next 3 stitches on a cable needle and place in front of work, knit 3 stitches, knit the 3 stitches on the cable needle.

-Materials-

• 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun, lemonade- 185 yds (98% acrylic, 2% Polyester)
• set of 4 size 10 1/2 double pointed knitting needles
• size I crochet hook
• cable needle
• stitch makers
• yarn needle

-Cable Pattern-

rows 1-5: Knit.
row 6: CF6

Repeat cable pattern as directed.

-Pattern- (make 2)

1. Cast on 18 (21, 24) stitches.
2. Working back and forth, purl 1 row.
3. Knit 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 4″ (4 1/2″, 5″).
5. Purl to end, cast on 6 stitches.
6. Join in round, PM, Purl till there are 6 stitches left, PM, work Cable Pattern to end. (24, [27, 30] stitches)
7. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 5 1/2″ (6″, 6 1/2″).
8. P2T, purl till 2 stitches before marker, P2T, work Cable Pattern. (22, [25, 28] stitches)
9. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 6″ (7″, 8″).
10. P2T, purl till 2 stitches before marker, P2T, work Cable Pattern.
11. Purl to marker, work Cable Pattern.
12. Repeat numbers 10 and 11 till slipper measures 7 1/2″ (81/2″, 9 1/2″).
13. Repeat number 10. (14, [17, 20] stitches)
14. Cut yarn, pull threw remaining stitches. Fasten off, weave in ends.
15. Sew heal (cast on edge) together.

-Edging-
With crochet hook, loosely crochet this pattern around the foot opening: *Slip stitch, skip on stitch* repeat around. Fasten off, weave in ends.

(size small is shown above)

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, k2t, k3t, ssk, sssk, inc (knit threw the front and back), yo, knit in a round
Abbreviations: knit (k), knit two together (k2t), slip slip knit (ssk), slip slip slip knit (sssk), increase (inc)
Measures: 8″ (9″, 10″) long and 5 1/2″, (5 3/4″, 6″) wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 24 stitches = 4″ by 4″
Notes: Slippers come in women’ sizes small (medium, large).

-Materials-

• 1 skein TLC Baby Amore Solid, light purple – 286 yds (80%acrylic, 20% polyester)
• size 8 double pointed needles
• two 3/4″ diameter light purple buttons
• thread to match the buttons
• yarn needle

-Pattern-

1. Cast on 57, (61, 65) stitches.
2. Place marker, join in round, knit 2 rows.
3. K1, inc, knit 25, (27, 29), inc, k1, inc, knit 25, (27, 29), inc, k1. (61, [65, 69] stitches)
4. Knit 1 row.
5. K1, inc, knit 27 (29, 31), inc, k1, inc, knit 27, (29, 31), inc, k1. (65, [69, 73] stitches)
6. Knit 1 row.
7. K1, inc, knit 29 (31, 33), inc. k1, inc, knit 29, (31, 33), inc, k1. (69, [73, 77] stitches)
8. Knit 7, (9, 11) rows.
9. Knit 32, (34, 36), k2t, k1, ssk, knit 32, (34, 36). (67, [71, 75] stitches)
10. Knit 1 row.
11. Knit 30, (32, 34), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 30, (32, 34). (63, [77, 71] stitches)
12. Knit 1 row.
13. Knit 28, (30, 32), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 28, (30, 32). (59, [63, 67] stitches)
14. Knit 26, (28, 30), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 26, (28, 30). (55, [59, 63] stitches)
15. K1, k2t, knit 21 (23, 25), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 21 (23, 25), ssk, k1. (49, [53, 57] stitches)
16. Knit 21, (23, 25), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 21, (23, 25). (45, [49, 53] stitches)
17. Cut yarn, cast on 5 new stitches, starting 26 (28, 30) stitches to the left of where you cut the yarn, knit 17, (19, 21), ssk, k2, k2t, knit till there are 5 stitches left, k2t, k1, ssk, turn.
18. Knit 2, k2t, knit till there are 7 stitches left, k2t, k5.
19. Knit 1 row.
20. Repeat number 18.
21. Knit 2, yo, k2t, knit to end.
22. Repeat numbers 18-20, bind off loosely.
23. Sew together the cast on edge (bottom) of the slipper. Sew the buttons underneath the button holes. Weave in ends.

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, decrease, knitting in round, bind off, half double crochet, slip stitch
Measures 7″ (8″, 9″) Note: slipper should measure about 1″ smaller than foot length
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4″ by 4″
Notes: pattern comes women’ sizes small (medium, large)

-Materials-

• 1 skein TLC Baby Amore, orchid – 286 yds (80% acrylic, 20% nylon)
• set of 4 size 8 double pointed needles
• about 5 yards of elastic cord
• Size F crochet hook
• row maker
• yarn needle

-Pattern- (make 2)

1. Cast on 28 (30, 32) stitches.
2. Working back and forth, knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 4″.
5. Knit across, cast on 6 (8, 10) stitches at the end of the row. (34 [38, 42] stitches)
6. Divide stitches onto 3 double pointed needles, join in round, knit 2 (3, 4) rows.
7. Decrease, knit till there are 8 (10, 12) stitches left, decrease, knit to end of row. (32 [36, 40] stitches
8. Knit till piece measures 6″ (7″, 8″).
9. Decrease, knit till there are 8 (10, 12) stitches left, decrease, knit to end of row.
10. Knit 1 row.
11. Repeat numbers 9 and 10 till piece measures 7″ (8″, 9″).
12. Bind off.
13. Sew the toe together.
14. Fold the slipper in half and sew heal (cast on edge) together.
15. With the crochet hook and elastic thread, work this pattern around the foot opening: *1 half double crochet, skip one stitch* repeat from * around. Work a slip stitch in the first half double crochet.