Pics of my projects.

 During the months I made all manner of things that I will share here in picture form.

A Ten Stitch blanket, Granny Square blanket for a cat, two scarves.

Mint Green Preemie Blanket

 This is a simple crochet blanket that works up nicely. It looks like tiny shells and there are no holes for tiny fingers to get trapped in.

The pattern is simple 

Pattern is in US terms

Dc = Double crochet 

Sc = Single crotchet

Sk1 = skip 1

Chain odd number of stitches.

In 2nd chain from the hook *Sc, Dc in same stitch, skip 1 repeat from * across the row. Sc in last stitch.

Ch 1 Turn 

Sc and Dc in first stitch, * sk1, Sc, Dc in same stitch repeat from * across end sk1 and Sc in last stitch.

It is really pretty and this measures 24 x 21 inches.

I added one row of single crochet as a border to give it a finished look.

My next blanket is going to be knitted.

Preemie Blanket Number 1

 This is the first preemie blanket I have made after handing over the others to the Hospital.

The lady I saw loved the blankets I had made and said they are happy to accept different colours.

This one is white as I have plenty of white yarn.

I used a So Wooly pattern  called Tiles Stitch.

TILES STITCH along with this I used a Chain Edge that is so easy to do and it makes a lovely neat edge.

CHAINED EDGES

This is the result.

This is a close up of the stitch.

This was easy to do and very relaxing. I love how it creates interest and the yarn I used works up to be so soft. I used 5mm needles with DK yarn so it has a lovely drape.

This is the edge

It is hard to see but I think you can just about make out the V along the edge.

I am now embarking on a Mint Green Preemie Crochet Blanket using a pattern I have used before as it is simple and makes a lovely No Holes blanket..

Neck Warmer

 I wanted to make something that was quick and easy to do.

I hunted through my crochet patterns and settled on something simple. The pattern is called Circle Scarfie and can be found here.

Circle Scarfie

You can download the pattern free, I seldom buy a pattern as there are so many beautiful patterns that can be obtained free of charge.

The pattern used a heavier weight yarn to make the scarf. I used DK weight yarn that would make a lovely quick neck warmer.

You make the scarf/neck warmer in a strip then join the two ends together. I joined mine using blanket stitch as I like the effect.

This took one evening to make so a quick project for a last minute gift. This one in the box for MK Friends.

Granny Block Blanket

This is a lovely pattern that is easy to do and creates a lovely effect.

GRANNY BLOCK BLANKET 

The pattern is written in UK terms but there is a guide to US terms as well.

This is a close up of the pattern

The blanket measures 27 x 38 inches. I made it for someone to use in a chair or wheelchair for MK Friends. 

I wanted blocks of colour as it means less ends to sew in. I added a simple border to create a more finished look.

This would look nice in a wider range of colours alternating between 2 rows but it would make for a lot of sewing in of ends which is fiddly and sometimes I don't want fiddly. 

Fake Mobius Scarf

I think everyone by now knows I like simple patterns that create a nice effect. 

I wanted to make a pretty scarf the problem was I had a 100g ball of yarn and unless I mad a skinny scarf it would not be long enough. Then came the light bulb moment a Fake Mobius Scarf.

These need a pattern that is the same on both sides, Garter stitch is the obvious choice but I wanted something different. I wrote down a pattern years ago that I liked and decided to use that.

It is a simple one row repeat.

Cast on 26, to make it wider add stitches in groups of 4.
Row 1 and every row.
*K2, K1 through back loop, P1. Repeat from * to last 2 stitches K2
That's it repeat this row until the scarf is a long as you want it.

I found this video that shows how to create the twist needed to make a fake mobius.

FAKE MOBIUS SCARF

Using blanket stitch to join the two ends makes the seam lay flat.

The scarf looks pretty and it means you can use that 100g ball you have lurking in the stash waiting to be used.

I have made this for MK Friends and have put it in the tub ready for their next fayre.MK FRIENDS

Jute stitch Blanket

 I love trying new stitches it helps to stretch my abilities and adds to my library of stitches.

This blanket is for my cat Jessie. She loves to lay on the bed and sleep so I decided to make a blanket just for her.

The top picture is the right side  and bottom is the reverse of the blanket, both are pretty.

The stitch is really easy to do. You can see how it works using the link below.

Jute Stitch

I have collected as lot of So Woolly patterns as she explain has so many ideas to uses them so well. her site is also lovely.

So Wooly

If you  like easy to follow knitting stitches you really can't go wrong with this lovely lady. Her videos explain everything and her site has so many ideas you will be spoilt for choice.

This is Jessie helping me sort out some of yarn stash, she just had to get into the box.