Homework

I am working on the homework that I have to do for my first class on Monday. We have to create 4 swatches for gauge measuring.

The first 3 are one a size 6, 9, and 9 needle. We cast on 30 stitches, knit the first 2 rows then use stockinette stitch until the swatch measures 4" long.

The 4th swatch is done on a size 8 needle with a cast on of 30 stitches. We are to do K2, P2 ribbing for this one until it measures 4".

We are not supposed to bind off any of the swatches. We are to either put them on waste yarn or a stitch holder. I am guessing that this is to prevent the swatch from rolling more.

I have 1 swatch done and 3 more to go. Guess I should get back to it. I will get some pictures of them as soon as they are done.

Paige's Hat and Scarf

Paige's Hat

Paige's Scarf

The hat was made from 2 1/3 skeins of Patons Twister and the scarf was made from 2 1/5 skeins of Patons Twister both on size 11 Addi Turbo circular needles.

Hat had a CO of 52 stitches. Scarf had a CO of 13 stitches.

The pattern was as follows...
Hat - Row 1 K; Row 2 P; Continue with K row, P row until work measures 2 1/2"; Next row evenly increase 4 stitches making count 56; Divide with stitch counters every 7 stitches; Knit every row until work measures 8 1/2". Shape Top of Hat - Row 1 K2 tog. between each counter; Row 2 and alt. rows K; Continue in this manner until 8 stitches remain. Cut yarn tail a little long and use to close top.
Scarf - K 4 rows; *Next row K3, P to last 3 sts. K3; Next row K across*; Repeat last 2 rows from *to* until work is desired length; K 4 rows; Cast off knitways.

Finished size of Hat was 10" tall and 21" head diameter. Finished size of scarf was 4"w x 47 1/4"l.

These were made for my niece Paige for Christmas 2004.

Baby Blanket

Variegated Baby Blanket

Variegated Close-up

This scarf was made from 8 1/2 skeins of Plymouth Yarn Dream Baby D.K Col. 204 on size 4 Crystal Palace Bamboo circular needles.

The pattern was as follows... K, P, K, P across row; K, P, K, P across row; P, K, P, K across row; P, K, P, K across row; repeat same 4 rows for entire blanket.

Finished size was 41"w x 45"l.

This was made for my baby to be. At the time we weren't sure what the sex was.

Variegated Baby Blanket with White Border

Baby Blanket with Border

Blanket and Border Close-up

This scarf was made from 10 skeins of Home Spun Baby of variegated and 2 1/16 skeins of Home Spun Baby White for the border on size 10 Crystal Palace Bamboo circular needles.

The pattern was as follows... Stockenett stitch for the variegated, cast off knitways. *K, P, K, P across row; K, P, K, P across row*; repeat from *to* until complete.

Finished size was 33"w x 45"l.

This was made for my baby to be. At the time we weren't sure what the sex was.

Blue Scarf

Blue Scarf

This scarf was made from 4 skeins of Bernat Boa Yarn on size 9 Addi Turbo circular Needles. It was a CO of 30 stiches.

The pattern was as follows... K 4 rows, *K3, P to last 3 sts. K3, K across* repeat from *to* until length desired, K 4 rows, cast off knitways.

Finished size was 6 1/2"w x 66"l.

This became a Christmas present for our White Elephant exchange in 2004.

White Boa Scarf

White Scarf

This scarf was made from 4 skeins of Bernat Boa Yarn on size 9 Addi Turbo circular Needles. It was a CO of 42 stiches.

The pattern was as follows... K 4 rows, *K3, P to last 3 sts. K3, K across* repeat from *to* until length desired, K 4 rows, cast off knitways.

Finished size was 7 3/4"w x 62 1/2"l.

This became a Christmas present for my Mother in Law in 2004.

Purple Scarf

Mom's Christmas Gift

This scarf was made from 2 3/4 skeins of Bernat Boa Yarn on size 9 Addi Turbo circular Needles. It was a CO of 28 stiches.

The pattern was as follows... K 4 rows, *K3, P to last 3 sts. K3, K across* repeat from *to* until length desired, K 4 rows, cast off knitways.

Finished size was 5 1/2"w x 49"l

This became a Christmas present for my Mom in 2004.

Sweet Matching Baby Hat and Scarf

Hat

Scarf

These were made with 2 1/3 skeins of Bernat Cottontots pastel varigated on size 4 Addi Turbo circular needles. The Hat was a CO of 92 stiches. The scarf was a CO of 22 stiches.

The Hat pattern was from Ann Norling's "Pointed Stocking Cap."

The scarf pattern was as follows... *K, P, K, P across row; K, P, K, P across row; P, K, P, K across row; P, K, P, K across row*; repeat from *to* until length desired. I also added fringe (3 pieces of yarn for each tassel).

The fisished size of the hat was 14 1/2" from bottom to top and 16" opening for head. The finished size for the scarf was 4 1/4"w x 43" plus 4" for fringe.

This was a Christmas gift for a friend's daughter.