Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, decrease, yarn overs, chain stitch
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), knit two together (k2t), yarn over (yo)
Measures: size newborn, 5” circumference and 5” length
Gauge: with size 8 needles, 16 stitches and 20 rows  = 4” by 4”
Notes: when switching colors every other stitch, carry the yarn along on the wrong side.

-Materials-

• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, soft pink – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, chocolate  - 315 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 set of size 6 double pointed needles (for ribbing)
• 1 set of size 8 double pointed needles
• size F crochet hook
• yarn needle

-Pattern-  (make 2)

1. With size 6 needles and pink yarn, loosely cast on 24 stitches, divide onto 3 needles
2. Place marker, join in round, work k1, p1, ribbing for 2 1/4”. (12 rows)
3. K1, *yo, k2t* repeat within *-* till 1 stitch is left, p1.
4. Knit 1 row.
5. Change to size 8 needles, *with pink k1, with brown k1* repeat within *-* to end.
6. *With brown k1, with pink k1*, repeat within *-* to end.
7. Repeat numbers 5 and 6 for a total of 10 rows.
8. Change to brown, knit 1 row.
9. *K1, k2t*, repeat within *-* to end. (16 stitches)
10. Knit 1 row.
11. K2t, to end. (8 stitches)
12. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining stitches, fasten off, weave in ends.

-Finishing-

• With the crochet hook and brown yarn, working in chain stitch, make two 12” ties. Weave the ties threw the yarn overs in the mittens.  Make 4 small pom poms and attach one to each end of the ties, and fasten into a bow.

Skill level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, I-cord
Abbreviations: knit (k)
Measures: before felting: 11″ wide, 6″ long, after felting: 10″ wide and 4″ long
Gauge: in garter stitch, 11 stitches = 4″
Notes: The gauge swatch will have to be unwound in order to knit to the case with 100 yards.

-Materials-

• 100 yards 100% wool super bulky weight yarn
• size 11 knitting needles
• 1 1/4″ button
• yarn needle

-Pattern-
1. Cast on 30 stitches.
2. Knit till piece measures 4 1/2″.
3. Cast on 23, knit to end.
4. Repeat number 3.
5. Knit 8 rows.
6. Bind off 13, knit to end.
7. Repeat number 6.
8. Knit till piece measures 10 1/2″.
9. Bind off 11, knit 3, (4 stitches on right hand needle), bind off to end, fast off.
10. Join yarn to the remaining 4 stitches, work I-cord for 10 rows.
11. Bind off.
12. Sew I-cord to make a loop.
13. Sew the sides of the purse.

-Felting-

• set washing machine on smallest load and hottest water. Place the purse in a pillow case and tie closed. Agitate in washing machine till desired size (see measurements for specific sizes). Rinse in cold water. Block out excess water with a towel. Shape the case and let dry. (you can stuff the case with plastic bags to shape it)

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 woman’s 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 woman’s 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.

(shown in size medium above)

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, inc, k2t, k3t, ssk, sssk, p3t, sssp, bind off
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), slip slip knit (ssk), slip slip slip knit (sssk) knit two together (k2t), knit three together (k3t), purl three together (p3t), sip slip slip purl (sssp),
Measures: 8″ (9″, 10″) long and 3 3/4″ (4″, 4 1/4″) wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″
Notes: Slippers come in  woman’s sizes small, (medium, and large).

-Materials-

• 1 (1, 2) skeins Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co. inc. Peaches & Creme, tea rose – 122 yds (100% cotton)
• size 8 straight needles
• size 8 double pointed needles
• two 1 1/4″ diameter white button
• yarn needle

-Pattern- (make 2)

1. With straight needles, cast on 57 (61, 65) stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. K1, inc, knit 25, (27, 29), inc, k1, inc, knit 25, (27, 29), inc, k1. (61 [65, 69] stitches)
5. Purl 1 row.
6. K1, inc, knit 27, (29, 31), inc, k1, inc, knit 27 (29, 31), inc, k1. (65 [69, 73] stitches)
7. Purl 1 row.
8. K1, inc, knit 29, (31, 33), inc, k1, inc, knit 29 (31, 33), inc, k1. (69 [73, 77] stitches)
9. Purl 1 row.
10. Knit 1 row.
11. Purl 1 row.
12. Repeat numbers 10 and 11, 2 (3, 4) times.
13. Knit 32, (34, 36), k2t, k1, ssk, knit 32 (34, 36). (67, [71, 75] stitches)
14. Purl 1 row.
15. Knit 30, (32, 34), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 30 (32, 34). (63, [67, 71] stitches)
16. Purl 1 row.
17. Knit 28 (30, 32), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 28, (3o, 34). (59, [63, 67] stitches)
18. Purl 26 (28, 30), sssp, p1, p3t, purl 26, (28, 30). (55, [59, 63] stitches)
19. K1, k2t, knit 21, (23, 25), k3t, k1, sssk, knit 21, (23, 25), ssk, k1. (49 [53, 57] stitches)
20. Purl 21 (23, 25) stitches, sssp, p1, p3t, purl 21 (23, 25). (45, [49, 53] stitches)
21. Bind off, sew together the bottom and the heal of each slipper.

-I-cord- (make 2)

1. With double pointed needles, cast on 4 stitches.
2. Work I-cord for 7 1/2″ (8″, 8 1/2″), or desired length, bind off.
3. Sew both ends next to each other (making a loop) where desired, (2 1/2″, [3", 3 1/2"] to the left of the heal).
4. Sew button underneath loop.

The Knitted Case is a cute little bag to hold knitting accessories such as, stitch holders yarn needles, point protectors, and more!

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, bind off, I-cord
Measures: 4″ long, 6″ wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft, country blue – 315 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 skein Red Heart Super Saver, tan – 364 yds (100% acrylic)
• size 8 straight knitting needles
• two size 8 double pointed needle (for I-cord)
• one 3/4″ diameter button
• thread to match the button
• stitch hold
• yarn needle

-Pattern-
front piece

1. With straight needles and Simply Soft, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 3″.
5. Knit 1, purl 1, to end.
6. Repeat number 5 till piece measures 4″.
7. Bind off.
8. Weave in ends.

back piece

1. With straight needles and Simply Soft, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 4″
5. Change to Super Saver, knit 1 row.
6. Knit 1, purl 1, to end.
7. Repeat number 6 till piece measures 6″.
8. Bind off 14 stitches in seed stitch, knit 1, purl 1, place these three stitches on a stitch holder, bind off in seed stitch to end.
9. Place the stitches on the stitch holder onto a double pointed needle, join yarn from right side, and work I-cord for 5 rows.
10. Bind off.
11. From the back side of the flap, sew the I-cord in the 3rd stitch to the left. (this makes a button hole)
12. Sew the button under the button hole.

These slippers are the child’s version of the ‘Stay on Slippers’. They are knitted in a beautiful cotton yarn with an easy crocheted edging for a snug fit.

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, decrease, ssk, single crochet, slip stitch
Aberrations: Slip Slip Knit (SSK) Knit Two Together (K2T)
Measures: 5″(6″,7″) long (Slipper should measures about 1″ shorter than foot length)
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″
Notes: slipper comes in girl sizes small (medium, large)

-Materials-

• 1 skein Pisgah Yarn and Dyeing Co. Inc Peaches ‘n’ Creme, pink lilacs – 98 yds (100% cotton)
• 1 skein Pisgah Yarn and Dyeing Co. Inc Peches ‘n’ Creme, shocking pink – 122 yds (100% cotton) (about 5 yards of leftover yarn can be used instead)
• set of four double pointed size 8 knitting needles
• Size F crochet hook
• row marker
• yarn needle

-Pattern- (make 2)

1. Cast on 20 (22, 24) stitches
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 3″(3 1/2″ 4″)
5. Knit one row, cast on 4 (6,8) stitches at the end of the row. (24 [28, 32] stitches)
6. Place marker, join in round, knit till piece measures 4″(5″,6″).
7. K2T, knit till there are 6 (8,9) stitches left, SSK, knit to end.
8. Knit 1 row.
9. Repeat numbers 7 and 8 till piece measures 5″(6″,7″)
10. Bind off.
11. Fold slipper in half, sew the cast on edge (heal) together.
12. Sew the toe together.
13. Weave in ends.
14. With crochet hook and shocking pink yarn, work this pattern around the foot opening; *crochet 1 single crochet, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from * to end, crochet a slip stitch in the the fist single crochet, fasten off.

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 woman’s 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.

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit purl, decrease
Abbreviations: MB (make bobble)
Measures: 6″ by 6″
Notes: for bobble rows, join fur yarn at the beginning of each row and drape it across for each bobble. Patons Silverlash is discontinued, it can be substituted for Lion Brand Festive Fur or another metallic fur yarn.
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, with Natura, 14 stitches and 18 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Caron Natura, lace – 159 yds (100% acrylic)
• 1 skein Patons Silverlash, crystallite cream – 164 yds (Polyester, Metallic)
• size 9 knitting needles
• stitch holder
• yarn needle

-Bobbles-

1. To make a bobble work this pattern: with Silverlash, in the next stitch, *knit 1, purl 1,* repeat from * 8 times, knit 1, bring last knitted stitch threw the 16 stitches before it. (1 stitch left)

-Pattern-

1. With Silverlash cast on 22 stitches.
2. Knit 2 rows.
3. Decrease, knit till there are 2 stitches left, decrease. (20 stitches)
4. Knit 3 rows.
5. With Natura, knit 1 row.
6. Knit 3, purl 14, knit 3.
7. Repeat numbers 5 and 6.
8. Knit 5, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5. (above is how to make a bobble)
9. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
10. Knit 3, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 5.
11. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
12. Knit 3, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 5.
13. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
14. Knit 5, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 4, MB, knit 4.
15. Repeat numbers 6 and 7.
16. Knit 7, MB, knit 5, MB, knit 6.
17. Knit 3, purl 14, knit 3.
18. Knit 1 row.
19. Repeat numbers 17 and 18 till piece measures 15″.
20. Knit 5 rows.
21. Knit 5, Place these stitches on holder, bind off till there are 4 stitches left, knit 4.
22. Knit 5, turn
23. Repeat number 22 till strap measures 8″.
24. Bind off.
25. Place stitches on the holder back onto the needle, join yarn on the wrong side and repeat number 22 till strap measures 8″.
26. Bind off.
27. With right side facing, fold the bind off edge up 5 1/2″, sew side seams.
28. Sew the strap ends together.

Skill Level: intermediate
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, C4F, bind off in knit and purl stitch
Abbreviation: Cable Front Four (C4F)
Measures: 17″ circumference and 2″ wide
Gauge: in knit 4, purl 4, ribbing, 19 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″

-Materials-

• 1 skein Hobby lobby I Love This Cotton!, brown – 180 yds (100% cotton)
• size 8 knitting needles
• yarn needle

-Pattern-

1. Cast on 80 stitches.
2. Work knit 4, purl 4, ribbing for 5 rows.
3. Knit 4, *purl 4, C4F,* till there are 4 stitches left, knit 4.
4. Work knit 4, purl 4, ribbing for 5 rows.
5. Bind off loosely in knit 4, purl 4, ribbing.
6. Weave in ends.
7. Sew sides together.