Free pattern

This adorable little hood is a free, quick, and easy knit for those precious little ones in your family or if you’d like to donate to a charity which supports families in need.

Sizes: 0­3 months (3­6 mo, 6­12mo, 12­18mo, 18­24mo, 2T, 4T)

­100­200 yds worsted weight yarn (sample is shown in Malabrigo Rios) ­US 7 knitting needles (I used dpns and a 16" circular)

­Stitch marker

Gauge: 6st and 7.5 rows per inch, slightly stretched

Skills used: knitting in the round, three­needle bind­off

To make:

LTCO 60 (60,64,72,80,88,96). Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Row 1­10(12,15,15,20,20,20) work *p2,k2* around.

Row 11(13,16,16,21,21,21): BO next 2 St. BEGIN TO WORK FLAT: *k2,p2* across, ending with k2.

Row 12(14,17,17,22,22,22) *p2,k2* across, ending with p2.

Row 13(15,18,18,23,23,23): k6, *p2,k2* to last 6st, k6.

Row 14(16,19,19,24,24,24): p6, *k2,p2* to last 6st, p6. Row 15(17,20,20,25,25,25): k6, *p2,k2* to last 6st, k6. Next row: k8, work in rib to last 8 st, k8.

Next row: p8, work in rib to last 8 st, p8.

Next row: k8, work in rib to last 8 st, k8.

Continue in this pattern, increasing the number of knit or purl st by 2 at the beginning and end of each 4th row, until only 2st remain at the center. Work three rows in stockinette.

Fold the work in half, and close the top seam using three­needle bind­off. Break the yarn and weave in the ends. Block lightly if desired

I’m going to cast on stitches today for a pattern which is very much like Lay’s Potato Chips…you can’t make just one.😉

Keep those needles clicking!

For a needy family

 This family didn’t ask for much so we’re throwing in a couple of extras.

Keep those needles clicking!

Free pattern

For those of you who like to knit mosaic patterns, Ravelry posted a free scarf pattern today. This Mosaic scarf would look nice with high contrast colors or even a solid and a gradient yarn. This will help you to keep those needles clicking!