tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82235372470804882462012-01-15T21:01:51.525-08:00Chrissy O'http://www.blogger.com/profile/09499583911264589999noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223537247080488246.post-46060410865310103692008-07-18T07:25:00.000-07:002008-07-18T07:37:43.590-07:00<a title="IMG_1727 by christina_specker, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21012002@N08/2493144059/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_1727" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2493144059_bda92a3602.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />This really is meant to be more of a guide than a strict pattern.<br /><br />Cast on the number of stitches you need to get around the circumference of baby's leg in stockinette just above the knee - the fattest part. (I cast on 42 sts for ~6" around) in the round. Knit in K1P1 rib for 1 inch, carrying an elastic thread for 2 rounds. Continue (for as long as you want - apporximate length of baby's leg or if you want them to match, for full repeats of self patterning yarn). 1 Inch before the end, K1P1 rib. Finish with EZ’s Stretchy sewn bind off (this will be the cuff end - you can modify with fancy edges, if you'd like).<br /><br />A possible modification is to apply puff paint to the knees if you have linoleum or polished wood floors. It also will help if you carry a thread of elastic in the first few rounds to help hold them up - the cast on edge is better as the "top".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8223537247080488246-4606041086531010369?l=yellowhousedesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrissy O'http://www.blogger.com/profile/09499583911264589999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223537247080488246.post-67466832421581791132008-07-11T06:16:00.000-07:002011-01-05T12:28:17.828-08:00<strong></strong><br /><a title="IMG_1887 by christina_specker, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21012002@N08/2603466805/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_1887" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2603466805_3e97a7bf1c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>DIRECTIONS</strong><br /><br />CO 236 sts. First 8 rows: seed stitch all rows: (K1, P1) Row 9: continue seed stitch over 6 sts, (K8, P8) 14 times, seed stitch 6 sts Row 10: seed stitch over 6 sts, (K8, P8) 14 times, seed stitch over 6 sts Row 11, 13, 15, 17: same as row 9 Row 12, 14, 16, 18: same as row 10<br /><br />Then, alternate the basketweave… Row 19: seed stitch over 6 sts, (P8, K8) 14 times, seed stitch over 6 sts Row 20: continue seed stitch over 6 sts, (K8, P8) 14 times, seed stitch 6 sts Row 21, 23, 25, 27: same as row 19 Row 22, 24, 26, 28: same as row 20<br />start over with row 9.<br />(I did 170 rows of the basketweave, 188 rows total, for 23,312 stitches)<br /><br />When the blanket is about the length you want, finish with 8 rows of seed stitch.<br />Looks really good and was well recieved. I recommend not doing this on a deadline - its crazy boring knitting.<div><br /></div><div>*Edited to reflect changes in pattern as discovered by a few ladies in Ravelry. Thanks for alerting me to the problem!</div><div><br /></div><div>My blanket was knit from 2.5 skeins Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Violet on size 7 needles.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8223537247080488246-6746683242158179113?l=yellowhousedesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrissy O'http://www.blogger.com/profile/09499583911264589999noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223537247080488246.post-15534917687449460922008-07-11T06:13:00.000-07:002008-07-11T06:14:59.179-07:00Today is a day for opening a blog. I wanted to have a place to publish stuff for my yarny-crafts ideas to share with others. Enjoy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8223537247080488246-1553491768744946092?l=yellowhousedesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrissy O'http://www.blogger.com/profile/09499583911264589999noreply@blogger.com