Here is another quick and easy pattern that is great for using up stash yarn. The pattern is the same for all sizes, you simply change your gauge to make sizes preemie, newborn, and baby. You can also knit these hats to go along with my other pattern Simple Seamless Baby Booties .

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, k2t
Abbreviations: knit (k), knit two together (k2t), stitches (sts)
Sizes: preemie (newborn, baby), measures: 12″ (13″, 14″) circumference, and 5 1/2″ (6 1/2″ / 7″)  length without brim folded
Note: Make sure you check your gauge. The size of the hats are determined by the gauge you use.

Gauge:
preemie: 4 sts = 1″
newborn: 3 1/2 sts = 1″
baby: 3 sts = 1″

-Materials-

• set of five double pointed knitting needles in size needed to obtain gauge . ( I used size 8 needles for  a preemie hat, size 9 needles for a newborn hat, and size 10 1/2 needles for a baby hat)
• yarn suitable for gauge (I used about 34 yds of worsted weight yarn for a preemie hat, 40 yds of heavy worsted weight yarn for a newborn hat, and 47 yds of bulky weight yarn for a baby hat)

-Hat-

• With needle size and yarn needed to obtain gauge, cast on 44 stitches. Divide stitches onto 4 double pointed needles. (11 sts per needle)

Rows 1-24: join in round, knit.  [the hat should measure  about 4 1/2" (5 1/2", 6 ") long]
Row 25: *k2, k2t,* repeat to end of round. (33 sts)
Row 26: knit.
Row 27: *k1, k2t,* repeat to end of round. (21 sts)
Row 28: knit.
Row 29: *k2t,* to end of round.  (11 sts)

• Cut yarn, weave through remaining stitches 3 times, fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold up brim as desired.

Break out the stash yarn! These booties are super quick to knit and great for using up small amounts of leftover yarn. The pattern is the same for all sizes, you simply change your gauge to make size preemie, newborn, and baby booties.

Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, k2t, ssk, sssk, k3t, picking up sitches
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), knit two together (k2t), slip slip knit (ssk), slip slip slip knit (sssk), stitches (sts)
Sizes: preemie (newborn, and baby), measures 3″ (3 1/2″, 4″) long
Note:  Make sure you check your gauge. The size of the booties is determined by the gauge you use.

Gauge:
preemie: 4 stitches = 1″
newborn: 3 1/2 stitches = 1″
baby: 3 stitches = 1″

-Materials-

• set of five double pointed knitting needles in size needed to obtain gauge . ( I used size 8 needles for  preemie booties, size 9 needles for newborn booties, and size 10 1/2 needles for baby booties)
• yarn suitable for gauge (I used about 26 yds of worsted weight yarn for a pair of preemie booties, 28 yds of heavy worsted weight yarn for a pair of newborn booties, and 32  yds of bulky weight yarn for a pair of baby booties)
• yarn needle

-Booties- (make 2)

• With needle size and yarn needed to obtain gauge, cast on 5 sts.

Rows 1-18: knit (9 ridges). (see diagram #1 below)

• With needle #2: pick up and knit 9 sts along the  left edge of the garter stitch strip. (see diagram #2 below)
  With needle #3: pick up and knit 5 sts along the bottom. (see diagram #3 below)
  With needle #4: pick up and knit 9 sts along the right edge. (total of 28 stitches on needles).  (see diagram #4 below)

Rows 1-4: join in round, knit.
Rows 5 & 6: (directions are given for each needle on rows 5-7)
Needle #1: knit 5.
Needle #2: knit till there are 2 sts left on the needle, slip these last 2 sts onto needle #3.
Needle #3: sssk, k3, (1 un-worked st left on needle #3) slip 2 sts from needle #4 onto needle #3 ( 3 un-worked sts left on needle #3) k3t. (5 sts)
Needle #4: knit to end of needle.
Row 7:
Needle #1: ssk, k1, k2t.  (Note: for a wider leg opening skip the decreases on this needle and simply knit 5.)
Needle #2: knit till there are 2 sts left on the needle, slip these last 2 sts onto needle #3. (3 sts)
Needle #3:  sssk, k3, (1 un-worked st left on needle #3) slip 2 sts from needle #4 onto needle #3 ( 3 un-worked sts left on needle #3) k3t. (5 sts)
Needle #4: knit to end of needle. (3 sts)
Row 8: knit. (total of 14 sts)
Rows 9-11: k1, p1, ribbing. (Note: to make the leg opening larger, don’t work the k1, p1, ribbing and just do garter stitch in the round for rows 9-16)
Rows 12-16: knit (or work any stitch pattern desired).

• Bind off loosely and weave in ends. Fold cuff over and sew in place if desired.

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.

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 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, kfb , k2t, k3t, ssk, sssk, p3t, sssp, bind off
Abbreviations: knit (k), purl (p), knit through the front and back (kfb), 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), inc (knit through front and back of stitch)
Measures: 8 1/2″ (9″, 9 1/2″) long and 3 3/4″ (4″, 4 1/4″) wide
Gauge: in stockinette stitch, 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4″ by 4″

-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, kfb, knit 25, (27, 29), inc, k1, kfb, knit 25, (27, 29), kfb, k1. (61 [65, 69] stitches)
5. Purl 1 row.
6. K1,kfb, knit 27, (29, 31),kfb, k1, kfb, knit 27 (29, 31), kfb, k1. (65 [69, 73] stitches)
7. Purl 1 row.
8. K1, kfb, knit 29, (31, 33), inc, k1, kfb, knit 29 (31, 33), kfb, 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.

• Sew the back, left front and right front together till the sides start to decrease, sew the next 2 rows together, fasten off. starting at the arm hole, sew 2″ of the bind off seam on the top of each side of the jacket.

Hood

1. Pick up stitches along the bind off edge of the jacket. (37 stitches)
2. Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl till there are 4 stitches left, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
3. Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit till there are 3 stitches left, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
4. Repeat numbers 2 and 3 till piece measures 11″.
5. Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 12, purl 3 together, purl 3 together, purl 12, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
6. Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 13, decrease, knit 12, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
7. Bind off in 3 needle bind off, weave in ends.

Sleeves (make 2)

1. Cast on 22 stitches.
2. Work knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for 5 rows.
3. Knit 1 row.
4. Purl 1 row.
5. Repeat numbers 3 and 4 till piece measures 5″.
6. Kfb, knit till there is 1 stitch left, kfb.
7. Purl 1 row.
8. Knit 1 row.
9. Repeat numbers 7 and 8 till piece measures 7″.
10. Repeat number 6.
11. Purl 1 row.
12. Knit 1 row.
13. Repeat number 11 and 12 till piece measures 8″.
14. Repeat number 6.
15. Purl 1 row.
16. Knit 1 row.
17. Repeat numbers 15 and 16 till piece measures 16″.
18. Kfb, knit till there is 1 stitch left, kfb.
19. Purl 1 row.
20. Repeat numbers 18 and 19 till you have 42 stitches after a purl row, piece should measures 20″.
21. Bind off.
22. Weave in ends.
23. Sew side seam.

Finishing

1. Sew sleeves on to jacket.
2. Sew buttons on the left front panel.
3. Weave in ends.

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.